The Caring Advisor

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to find out you have more than you thought? In this captivating interview—one of my favorites—with one of the most interesting thinkers of our time, you’ll laugh, learn, and uncover assets hiding in plain sight. Yes, you will! What do you have that you are not seeing? 31 minutes can change everything! Join us! For the free booklet promised in the interview: Click Here For...

What if generosity could open your life to more joy, deeper friendships, and a greater sense of purpose? In this personal, encouraging episode, Elizabeth Brickman shares seven surprising ways she has watched givers make their lives bigger, richer, and more meaningful—and how God helped her move beyond her own fear of letting go. Join Elizabeth for a warm, personal conversation about how generosity...

What do I do when financial unrest attacks? Financial fear is exhausting—and fear makes a terrible financial advisor. In Part II of our conversation about financial fear vs. financial rest, you’ll discover five practical, biblical responses to financial unrest. When financial unrest attacks your mind, you’ll learn how to separate responsibility from outcome, recognize fear masquerading as wisdom,...

Financial fear is a thief that steals more than your peace. Fear steals wealth!  Is your financial happiness being compromised by financial fear? Are you hoping for every uncertainty to be resolved, every bill to be paid, and every financial threat to disappear so you can finally feel financial rest? This will happen—never. But there is something you can do now! The antidote to financial fear is f...

What lies on the other side of generosity? We often talk about the blessing of giving—but what happens when God asks us to set aside our pride and simply receive? In today’s episode, award-winning author Lori Hatcher shares the remarkable story of a financial gift she never expected—and how she later discovered that the gift was part of God’s advance plan for a very special purpose. Sometimes God...

During these last weeks of summer, don't you wish your financial responsibilities would take a vacation? And give your troubled mind a break? In this episode, Elizabeth shares three ways to extract much-needed financial rest from the waning days of summer, so you can enter the fall season recharged and ready to pursue your godly financial goals. Additional Resources:  Wealth Blessed Wealth Co...

Which would be a more profitable pursuit? Conforming to others? Or just being your unique self? This episode will help you find the courage and make the commitment to be who God wired you to be. Never compare yourself to others or try to imitate the most popular or successful person in your occupation. Why try to fit in if God has wired you to stand out? Psalm 139 reminds us that God is our creato...

We all tend to want to fit in. But God has designed you to stand out. The body of Christ, just like the human body, has many components. (1 Corinthians 12:14-27). Each of us is God’s custom design. (Psalm 139:13-16). The Lord’s purposes are served when we are natural, authentic, and true to Him and to ourselves. When it comes to growing your success, authenticity will not limit you. Rather, it wil...

This episode begins our Wealth Confident series. In this opening episode, Elizabeth Brickman explores one of the most important questions we will ever answer: Whose voice has shaped our identity? Long before success strategies, business plans, or financial goals, there is identity. The way we see ourselves shapes the opportunities we pursue, the risks we take, the dreams we allow ourselves, and th...

What you learned about money didn’t start with a spreadsheet—it started at home. Before Mother’s Day, take a fresh look at what shaped you… and what needs to change. A personal message from Elizabeth… If you listen to one podcast before Mother’s Day , may it be this one. Here is my single favorite episode of all #107 episodes across three seasons of The Caring Advisor Podcast. Originally titled “O...

Is your refund a treasure… or a trap keeping you from building wealth? Mastering income taxes is just the start of building a foundation for wealth. If this episode encouraged you, these two books will help you take the next step: Wealth Confident: 7 Powerful Principles of Godly Success Build a biblical foundation for how you think about money, identity, and purpose. Wealth by Design …. COMING SOO...

Emotions are often the hidden force behind financial stress. Master them—and everything else begins to change. Whether you feel secure… or stretched thin… your emotions can quietly take control of your financial decisions. In this episode, Elizabeth Brickman shares practical and biblical wisdom for managing the emotional turbulence that money can create. Drawing from 25 years as a financial adviso...

Before You Panic: 5 Smart Steps When Money Falls Short Financial pressure can arrive suddenly—an unexpected bill, a loss of income, or expenses that simply outpace your resources. In those moments, panic is common… but it’s rarely helpful. In this episode of The Caring Advisor , Elizabeth Brickman shares five practical, faith-centered steps you can take when money falls short. Drawing from her exp...

Financial anxiety doesn’t always show up as panic. Sometimes it whispers: There isn’t enough. Or worse: What if I’m wrong about everything? In this episode of The Caring Advisor , Elizabeth Brickman tackles the hidden roots of financial anxiety — the ambiguity, misinterpretation of risk, and subtle double-mindedness that can quietly erode confidence even when your finances are stable. This episode...

Do you feel stalked by worry—especially financial worry? Here’s the truth: worry makes nothing better . In this solo episode, Elizabeth Brickman explains why worry isn’t a personality quirk or a sign of responsibility, but a learned way of relating to God, money, and uncertainty. Drawing from decades as a financial advisor, personal financial hardship, and Scripture, she reveals why worry sometime...

In Part II of our Financial Rest series, we'll present a quick and handy way to restore peace when financial fear rears its ugly head. And be sure to check out part 1 which provided a Christ-centered reset for anxious financial thoughts. If you enjoyed this episode, consider taking the wealth-blessed assessment! Elizabeth's second book Wealth Confident , is also available to order now! T...

Happy New Year! Let's create a more carefree financial 2026 by learning how to experience Financial Rest this January. When those Christmas credit card statements come in, this episode will provide a Christ-centered reset for anxious financial thoughts.  Be sure to be on the lookout for Part 2, coming later in January. If you enjoyed this episode, consider taking the wealth-blessed assessment...

Today Elizabeth celebrates the release of the podcast's 100th episode by sharing seven gifts for you to have a wealth blessed Christmas.  If you enjoyed this episode, consider taking the wealth-blessed assessment! Elizabeth's second book Wealth Confident , is also available to order now! This is the next issue in Elizabeth's book series on wise financial stewardship. It's the p...

In today’s episode, we’ll uncover something profound and powerful inside the Christmas story… something you might not have noticed before . It’s the seven godly principles of the book, Wealth Confident — principles of identity, mission, permission, excellence, strategy, words, and prayer. These are not modern ideas. They were not invented by self-help culture. They are not business principles, goa...

In this powerful episode, Elizabeth sits down with a Christy Award–winning, best-selling author, James L. Rubart, ( JamesLRubart.com ) whose journey exposes a surprising truth: success can magnify scarcity if our identity isn’t rooted in Christ. From being tempted to trespass for a 25-cent golf ball to rewriting the internal soundtrack that shaped his choices, he shares how God transformed his thi...

Elizabeth interviews special guest Adam Mayefsky from Alliance Defending Freedom who shares how, through life's twists and turns, God led him to becoming Wealth Blessed.  Learn more about topics from today's episode in Elizabeth's new book, Wealth Blessed, now available for everyone! Click Here to get your copy today!  We are also proud to announce the release of Wealth Confident ,...

In today's episode, Elizabeth invites Ignacio Saenz Lancuba on to share his testimony and wealth building journey.  Ignacio is a husband, father, entrepreneur, and host of the Pursuing Faith Podcast. Be sure to check out all his platforms down below! Pursuing Faith Pursuing Faith Instagram Pursuing Faith Youtube SLX Financial Learn more about topics from today's episode in Elizabeth&apos...

Elizabeth fills you in on a few updates and additional content from recent podcasts, including the exciting announcement of the pre-release of Wealth Confident, the second issue of her four part book series!  Wealth Confident Pre-Order:  Visit the Publisher site End Game Press or for those with Prime memberships, pre-order on Amazon Prime For more resources from Elizabeth, be sure to visit her web...

In today's episode, Elizabeth invites special guest and her brother Robert Braglia onto the show.  Robert talks us through the practical steps of utilizing Donor Advised Funds to your advantage, as well as demystifying IRA conversions.  Learn more about topics from today's episode in Elizabeth's new book, Wealth Blessed, now available for everyone! Click Here to get your copy today!...

In light of recent events, Elizabeth explains at what it might look like to address some business left unfinished.  If you're interested in learning more from Elizabeth, consider picking up a copy of her book Wealth Blessed. Click Here for more information. We hope this is a helpful resource for you. Never miss an episode of The Caring Advisor Podcast. Follow us today wherever you listen to y...