Beyond The Budget

Episode 31 – Legacy Through Strength and Stewardship Key Verses: Proverbs 31:10 – “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.” Proverbs 31:16 – “She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.” Proverbs 31:25 – “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.” Proverbs 31:27 – “She looks well to the ways of...

Episode 30 – Humbled, Not Helpless Key Verses: Proverbs 30:2–3 – “Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.” Proverbs 30:5 – “Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:7–9 – “Give me neither poverty nor riches… lest I be full and deny you, or lest I be poor and steal.” Proverbs 30:24–28 – O...

Episode 29 – Lead Well, Live Disciplined Key Verses: Proverbs 29:1 – “He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.” Proverbs 29:11 – “A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” Proverbs 29:15 – “The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.” Proverbs 29:18 – “Where there is no p...

Episode 28 – Bold Steps, Clean Hands Key Verses: Proverbs 28:1 – “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:6 – “Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.” Proverbs 28:8 – “Whoever multiplies his wealth by interest and profit gathers it for him who is generous to the poor.” Proverbs 28:13 – “Whoever con...

Episode 27 – Sharpened by Truth, Anchored in Stewardship Key Verses: Proverbs 27:6 – “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” Proverbs 27:17 – “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:19 – “As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man.” Proverbs 27:23–24 – “Know well the condition of your flocks… for riches do not las...

Episode 26 – Don’t Debate the Fool Key Verses: Proverbs 26:4–5 – “Answer not a fool according to his folly… Answer a fool according to his folly…” Proverbs 26:11 – “Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.” Proverbs 26:12 – “Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.” Proverbs 26:13–16 – Warnings about laziness and excuses...

Episode 25 – Quiet Strength, Lasting Influence Key Verses: Proverbs 25:6–7 – “Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence… for it is better to be told, ‘Come up here,’ than to be put lower…” Proverbs 25:11–12 – “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver…” Proverbs 25:15 – “With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.” Proverbs 25:28 – “...

Episode 24 – Build Steady, Stand Strong Key Verses: Proverbs 24:3–4 – “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” Proverbs 24:10 – “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small.” Proverbs 24:16 – “The righteous falls seven times and rises again…” Proverbs 24:19–20 – “Fret not yourself...

Episode 23 – Guard Your Desires, Protect Your Destiny Key Verses: Proverbs 23:1–3 – “Put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite.” Proverbs 23:4–5 – “Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.” Proverbs 23:17–18 – “Let not your heart envy sinners… surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 23:19–21 – “The drunkard and the glutton will com...

Episode 22 – Train the Next Generation, Don’t Burden Them Key Verses: Proverbs 22:1 – “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:2 – “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all.” Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:7 – “Th...

Episode 21 – The Why Matters Key Verses: Proverbs 21:2 – “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.” Proverbs 21:3 – “To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” Proverbs 21:5 – “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” Proverbs 21:13 – “Whoever closes his ear to the c...

Episode 20 – Private Integrity, Public Peace Key Verses: Proverbs 20:7 – “The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him!” Proverbs 20:10 – “Unequal weights and unequal measures are both alike an abomination to the Lord.” Proverbs 20:13 – “Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread.” Proverbs 20:18 – “Plans are establish...

Episode 19 – Patience, Discipline, and Following Through Key Verses: Proverbs 19:2 – “Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.” Proverbs 19:3 – “When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.” Proverbs 19:8 – “Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.” Proverbs 19:20 – “List...

Episode 18 – Foundations, Friendships, and Financial Words Key Verses: Proverbs 18:1 – “Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.” Proverbs 18:4 – “The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.” Proverbs 18:13 – “If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” Proverbs 18:21 – “Death and li...

Episode 17 – Peace Is the Real Profit Key Verses: Proverbs 17:1 – “Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.” Proverbs 17:3 – “The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.” Proverbs 17:14 – “The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” Proverbs 17:27 – “Whoever restrains his word...

Episode 16 – Surrender First, Success Second Key Verses: Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:9 – “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:16 – “How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” Overview: In Episode 16, Greg Carroll reflects on Prover...

Episode 15 – Wiser With Help, Richer With Less Key Verses: Proverbs 15:16 – “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.” Proverbs 15:22 – “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” Proverbs 15:27 – “Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.” Overview: In Episode 15, Greg Carrol...

Episode 14 – No Mess, No Mission, No Harvest Key Verses: Proverbs 14:4 – “Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.” Proverbs 14:8 – “The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.” Proverbs 14:15–16 – “The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” Proverbs 14:23 – “In all t...

Episode 13 – Rich in What Matters Key Verses: Proverbs 13:7 – “One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.” Proverbs 13:11 – “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” Proverbs 13:20 – “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Proverbs 13:22 – “A good ma...

Episode 12 – Discipline Over Desire Key Verses: Proverbs 12:11 – “Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.” Proverbs 12:15 – “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” Proverbs 12:24 – “The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be put to forced labor.” Overview: In Episode 12, Greg Ca...

Episode 11 – Live Open-Handed Key Verses: Proverbs 11:2 – “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” Proverbs 11:14 – “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:24–25 – “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will...

Episode 10 – Wealth Without Worry Key Verses: Proverbs 10:4 – “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” Proverbs 10:9 – “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” Proverbs 10:22 – “The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” Overview: In Episode 10, Greg Carroll unpacks three potent truths...

Verses: Proverbs 9:1–6, 13–18 “Leave your simple ways, and live, and walk in the way of insight.” – Proverbs 9:6 “But he does not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol.” – Proverbs 9:18 Overview: Episode 9 lays out a clear contrast: Lady Wisdom and Madam Folly are both calling. But they offer two very different outcomes. Greg Carroll unpacks Proverbs 9 to help li...

Verses: Proverbs 8:10–11, 18–21 “Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.” “Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness… I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.” Overview: In Episode 8, Greg Carroll introduces us to the voice of...

Verses: Proverbs 7:21–23 “With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him. All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter… till an arrow pierces his liver… he does not know that it will cost him his life.” — Proverbs 7:21–23 Overview: Episode 7 dives deep into the heart of temptation—and how it shows up not just in relationships but in our finances. G...