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There is a quickly growing amount of dissatisfaction with the state of college education in the US. But what is the solution? Is college itself the problem, or just the way we are doing it right now? How should the years after high school be spent? We dive into all of that on this episode with Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. https://nsa.edu/ Visit our Websi...

Why do we spend 13 years in school memorizing things that we are only going to forget two weeks or two years later? Classical education takes an approach to education that creates faithful men and women in all vocations - church, career, family, civil, and more. In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Calvert of Hillsdale College explains the need for classical education. Learn about Dr. Calvert: https://www...

What are the years after high school for? What is education for? How should Christian students and their parents decide whether college is the best option, or which college to go to? We address those questions on today’s conversation with Pastor Tyler Hatcher of Trinity Church here in Bothell, WA. I think this will be a really valuable conversation for Christians to hear, whether you are a high sc...

Will Brantley has been battling Stage 4 Cancer for the last year and just recently received word that his cancer has returned after a short reprieve of a few months. On this episode, he talks through how he has stayed focused and motivated at work as well as how he has seen God’s faithfulness throughout the battle with cancer. Will's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@themonohornfamily Will...

If you’ve ever given thought to investing in residential real estate, today’s conversation will be really helpful for you. On this episode, my dad is explaining some of the details behind turning your primary residence into a rental when you move. Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/ Check out our website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ NMLS 1902724 | Equal Hou...

Ed Kost is the creator of Redeemed Podcast, where he produces dramatized stories inspired by biblical events, a project that he hopes to grow into an entertainment company eventually. On this episode, Ed shares his story of thinking through a biblical view of building wealth for his family, as well as the story behind Redeemed Podcast and what his long term vision is there. Redeemed Podcast: http:...

On this episode, I’m talking with Camden Spiller about the value and the opportunity that comes with big business, as opposed to strictly favoring the household-based business. Maddox Website: https://www.maddoxtransformer.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/ Check out our website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #re...

Tanner Cartwright is my guest on this episode. Tanner is a pastor of a reformed Baptist church in Shelbyville, Kentucky, has several children, and a few business projects he’s working on with the goal of leaving them to his children. He’s thought through this topic thoroughly and offered a really helpful perspective in this conversation. Links: Tanner's Twitter: https://x.com/TanneriteCortez?s=20...

On this episode I’m talking to Frank Clement from America’s Christian Credit Union about the significance of where you bank. We talk specifically about why banking with a Christian organization is important for Christian schools and churches. Links: ACCU Website: https://americaschristiancu.com/personal/ Frank's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-h-clement/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultatio...

I’m talking with Nate Fischer, the CEO of New Founding, about what his vision of America is – which ideals should govern us – and the role of businesses with biblical values in accomplishing that vision. Links: New Founding website: https://www.newfounding.com/ Nate's X Account: https://x.com/NateAFischer?s=20 Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/ NMLS 1902724 | E...

On this episode, I’m talking with David Reece, the CEO of Armored Republic pastor at Puritan Reformed Church in Phoenix, AZ. David has a unique ability to understand and explain how Scripture speaks to our daily work and especially the way Christians ought to understand business. Armored Republic website: https://www.ar500armor.com/ David's X Account: https://x.com/RealDavidReece?s=20 Schedule a M...

In this episode, Dr. Haymond provides a convincing case for the value of free markets – both economically and morally – as well as a helpful commentary on what we should expect in our economy in the US in the coming years. Dr. Haymond's Bio: https://www.cedarville.edu/academic-schools-and-departments/business-and-communication/graduate/mba-faculty/haymond-jeffrey Visit our Website: https://www.cle...

How important is it for us average folk to understand our taxes, as opposed to simply making sure they get filed, or having a software program do them for us? And what parts are the most important to understand? Those are the questions that Steven Jarvis answers on this episode. Steven's Podcast: https://retirementtaxpodcast.com/ Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortg...

Dan Ockey and his wife Kay founded a company called Centsei, where they provide financial coaching and advice. On this episode, I talk with Dan about the basics of mastering your personal finances and getting onto a system that will provide a sense of peace about your finances. Links Centsei Finance: https://www.centseifinance.com/ Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mor...

Josh Clemans of New Founding is back on the podcast for this episode. We’re talking about a biblical view of business, what the ultimate goal should be for Christians who own businesses, and what New Founding is doing to work towards that goal. Josh is the head of the Talent Network at New founding. Links New Founding: https://www.newfounding.com/ Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com...

Today I’m talking with Evan Frazier. Evan is a financial advisor who specializes in Biblically responsible investing for Christians. Discussed on this episode: How activist investing companies have a major influence over what goes on in companies like Target and Bud Light How that influence played a role in each of those company’s recent fiascos What Biblically responsible investing looks like – w...

What are the years after high school for? What is education for? How should Christian students and their parents decide whether college is the best option, or which college to go to? Today’s conversation is with Pastor Tyler Hatcher of Trinity Church here in Bothell, WA. I think this will be a really valuable conversation for Christians to hear, whether you are a high school student preparing to m...

In this conversation, Jeff Mau and I are talking about what it looks like to build a strong brand. Why is reputation so important for growing a business, and how do you build a reputation that is both widely known and positive? It was an extremely helpful conversation for me, and I think it’ll be helpful for anyone who is or wants to be involved in growing a small business. Jeff is the CEO and fou...

The love of money is the root of all evil. We’ve frequently talked on this show about how it’s important to remember what this verse really says. The love of money is the root of all evil. Not “money is the root of all evil.” Today I’m talking with Kurt Holmes, who is a great example of what that distinction looks like. As you’ll hear, Kurt is a part owner in over 270 Taco Bells and 10 different r...

The way your credit score affects your mortgage isn’t super intuitive, so today’s episode provides a basic understanding of how to manage your credit score to set you up for success when it does come into play. Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/ NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity#realestate #finance #hom...

Most people understand that “secular” work can still be holy, faithful, and God-glorifying. We get that. However, a lot of us would also acknowledge that there is a lot of value in building and working in Christian businesses. So, where does that leave people who are working in non-Christian workplaces? What does it look like to be distinctly Christian when you are in a non-Christian work environm...

Today, we’re talking about what it takes to own an investment property and how to start planning for that. My guest today is my dad – Chris Butaud – the owner and designated broker at CSM. Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/ NMLS 1902724 | Equal Housing Opportunity #realestate #finance #home

On this episode of the podcast, we’re talking specifically about how much Christians should be working. Is the 40-hour work week a good standard? What principles does Scripture offer on the question? My guest today is Pastor Jerry Owen. Jerry has been pastoring for over 15 years and planted Emmanuel Church in Bothell, WA 9 years ago. Before entering the ministry he worked as a VP of Sales & Ma...

On this episode, we’re talking about some of the practical considerations of developing and stewarding wealth. My guest today is Nelson Bonner who is a private wealth advisor with Ronald Blue Trust. Contact Nelson here: https://www.ronblue.com/advisor/nelson-bonner/ Visit our Website: https://www.clevelandstreet.com/ Schedule a Mortgage Consultation: https://calendly.com/clevelandstreet/ NMLS 1902...

Work is Good is a podcast designed to help Christians delight in their work and build wealth faithfully. Today, I have a conversation with Pastor Dave Hatcher about the basic teachings in Scripture on work and wealth. What is the purpose of work? What kind of career would God have us choose? How much money should we try to make? Dave is the pastor at Trinity Church in Bothell, WA. Check out Pastor...