Bountiful: The Heart of Money Management

What are some considerations to make before making a big purchase? How do we know when a good time to buy an expensive item would be? During the holidays? At the end of a season? A lot of faithful financial management, including when to buy big-ticket items, has little to do with money and a lot to do with mindset. In this episode, we discuss how affordability as well as patience and self-control...

When doubts enter our minds, how do we react? How do we handle uncertainties related to work, school, relationships, or money? In this episode, we talk about a few reminders that can help us focus on God instead of our doubts. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Diversification is a term commonly used in reference to investments. A diversified investment portfolio would include different asset classes like stocks, bonds, precious metals, real estate, or cryptocurrency. In this episode, we'll talk about diversification and how it helps our financial investments. We will also discuss how diversification applies to other, non-financial parts of our lives. Ep...

Most of us want something - a raise at work, more savings, less debt, upgrading, or downsizing - but do we do anything to achieve those things? Are we looking at specific ways to accomplish what we want, or do we resign these ideals as impossible hopes and dreams? In this episode, we talk about the differences between dreams and goals to show how having goals can change our lives better than dream...

We usually avoid things in order to not deal with them in the moment. We may avoid a friend because they like to have long conversations but we’re in a hurry. We may avoid a highway because there’s a lot of traffic on it. However, avoiding only defers problems – that friend still wants to talk with you, and you still have to hit the road. It’s the same deal with our personal finances. Our responsi...

One of the biggest money mistakes we can make involves lacking the knowledge to understand a financial decision but going forward anyway. This could include misunderstanding how different savings accounts work, how much it costs to borrow money, or generally how to get out of a bad financial situation. Fortunately, there is a panacea to financial ignorance – knowledge! Listen to learn more! Episod...

Are luxuries something Christians should have? Can we live faithfully while enjoying this life's extravagant or very nice things, or would that be wrong? In this episode, we talk about what a luxury is and some things to consider regarding the question "Are luxuries wrong?". "Am I pursuing a life of luxury or am I pursuing a life of righteousness?" Episode Resources: https://one2oneacademy.com/liv...

Financial Dysmorphia can alter your perspective between how your money situation is and how you think it is. In this episode, we describe this in more detail, highlighting some causes and signs of Financial Dysmorphia. We end with some ways to overcome this for those who may struggle. Episode Resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/money-dysmorphia-8713617 https://www.themoneypages.com/household-b...

The prophet Jonah is best known for spending 3 days and nights in the belly of a great fish. However, there are a other things we can learn from Jonah that are more applicable to our lives, including how we approach our financial lives. In this episode, we take a common outline of the book of Jonah and put a financial spin to it: we can run from our finances, to our finances, with our finances, an...

Many things have changed in the work environment, especially in the last five years. In this episode, we talk through some workplace trends that either are un-Christian or could lead to unholiness. The things we talk about include ghosting, scrolling, isolation, family, ingratitude, and fraud. Episode Resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-ghosting-5071864 https://letsgrowleaders.com/2023...

To be a Christian is to belong to God. We were lost in sin but God has bought us back from that punishment. Now we are His, and our lives should reflect that. In this episode, we talk about different ways we can reflect God with our finances. Episode Resource: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/borrow/financial-thumb-rules-follow-these-8-golden-rules-when-taking-a-loan/articleshow/1066599...

Doom spending is what happens when we use God’s money to deal with the stress of believing the world is doomed. Much like doom scrolling hinders our growth, doom spending hinders our ability to give effectively, save sufficiently, or plan adequately. In this episode, we talk about doom spending, describing a little more about what it is, talking about why people do it, and how we can overcome its...

Bountiful 101 is when we take a subject, like cosigning, and introduce some of its concepts. Our goal for episodes like this is to combine our Christian attitude with a little bit of knowledge in order that we may glorify God by making wiser decisions with the money & possessions with which we are blessed. To cosign a loan or a lease involves a lot of responsibility. What situations would be i...

There are many dangers when it comes to financial blessings, including greed, arrogance, and jealousy. In this episode, we discuss financial jealousy, what it is, how it can happen to us, and what we can do to prevent it. Episode Resources: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/signs-jealousy-envious https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-jealousy-5190471 https://www.wealthify.com/blog/how-to-stop-bei...

Could you explain the dividing line between saving and hoarding? Is it based on a dollar amount? Is it a percentage? Or is the line between saving and hoarding based on something else? Larry Burkett is credited with this quote: “The only difference between saving and hoarding is attitude.” Savers find meaning in godliness while hoarders look for meaning in accumulation (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Savers...

In this episode, we talk about a note Gary left for himself in a box of Christmas decorations about enjoying the holidays. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Busy-Cure-productivity-people/dp/1529367085 https://balancethroughsimplicity.com/how-to-simplify-your-calendar-and-be-more-intentional-with-your-time/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Even during the holidays, feelings of inadequacy can cloud our mindset and darken our emotions. In this episode, we discuss how this could happen and what we could do to remind us of how valuable we are! We are always dependent on God’s providence, blessings, and guidance, so every day is a great day to be thankful! But, are we giving thanks the way we should? In this episode, we look into one of...

Even during the holidays, feelings of inadequacy can cloud our mindset and darken our emotions. In this episode, we discuss how this could happen and what we could do to remind us of how valuable we are! Resources: https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/why-you-should-post-on-the-holidays-and-the-best-time-to/441318#:~:text=Since%20we%27re%20already%20closely%20connected%20to%20social%20m...

This episode is more than just two content creators getting together to talk about creating content. We talk about some considerations for Christians to make before creating any content, not just Christians who create Christian content. We discuss this topic from the perspective of it becoming a career choice – what it entails, how it can become a career, and what to be aware of from a spiritual p...

Integrity encompasses all our lives, including how we use God’s money. In this episode, we discuss financial integrity and the importance of having principles that consistently guide our stewardship of God’s blessings. We honor God when every aspect of our lives show integrity. We dishonor God when any aspect of our lives lacks integrity. Resources: https://www.financialmentor.com/wealth-building/...

Zombie debt is a debt you believed was paid off, written off, discharged, or otherwise closed. But months later it comes back to haunt you, wanting you to pay toward it. In this episode, we go into some examples of how zombie debt can go after you and some preventive measures we can take to avoid this type of scare. Resources: “Money Lessons for Baby Boomers” (Bountiful S6E7) – The Light Network B...

College students and young adults have a unique approach to their personal finances because they’ve had unique experiences. In this episode, we talk with Amy Sewell, Instructor in Business at Freed-Hardeman University, who shares trends, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations. Resources: Money, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide to What the Bible Says about Financial Stewards...

If you’ve taken a personality type test, you may have found it interesting to read about yourself yet learn something, too. In this episode, we share a draft of a non-scientific, unofficial “Bountiful Personality” that considers four ways you interrelate with money. How do you see money? Do you tend to be generous or miserly? How do you use money? Are you usually impulsive or thoughtful? How do yo...

We discuss ways we can help ensure what we donate to charitable organizations is used effectively by those organizations. Sites to find objective information about charitable organizations: https://www.guidestar.org https://give.org https://www.charitywatch.org https://www.charitynavigator.org Other resources referenced for this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/08/giving/how-to-choose-a-ch...