Faithful Finance

A Tuesday morning, a heart attack, and a wife who didn't have to worry about money in the middle of it. That's where this episode starts. This episode of the Faithful Finance podcast was recorded live at the Faithful Finance Workshop at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Emily and Alison walk through her 10 practical steps to financial freedom — the meaty, implementable framework fro...

Your money habits tend to be rooted in your beliefs about money. This episode of the Faithful Finance podcast was recorded live at the Faithful Finance Workshop at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas.  Emily and Alison walk through one of the most powerful exercises from the workshop: an honest self-assessment of the money beliefs driving your financial behavior — and a roadmap for rep...

What does money have to do with your faith? More than most churches are talking about — and that's exactly why Emily Stroud took the stage at Christ Chapel in Fort Worth to say the quiet part out loud. This episode of the Faithful Finance podcast was recorded live at the Faithful Finance Workshop at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Emily opens with a bold reframe: managing money is...

If the thought of writing a will or setting up an estate plan keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list — this episode is the one that finally gets you to do something about it. In this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach wrap up the "10 Secrets" series with Secret #10: How to Create an Estate Plan. Emily makes the case that estate planning isn't...

If paying for college feels like a mountain you're not sure you can climb — or one you haven't started climbing yet — this episode is exactly for you. In this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach dive into Secret #9: How to Save for College, Emily brings both professional wisdom and personal experience to this conversation — she's currently navigating college...

If the word "retirement" makes you want to close the tab and deal with it later, this episode is exactly for you. In this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach dive into Secret #8: The Faithful Invest for Retirement.  Emily breaks down the intimidating world of retirement investing into clear, practical steps anyone can take — whether you're 25 or 55. From com...

What if the key to building lasting wealth is already sitting right under your roof? In this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach dive into Secret #7: The Faithful Invest Wisely in Real Estate. With a blend of humor, personal stories, and deep financial expertise, Emily walks listeners through exactly how to buy a home with wisdom, discipline, and confidence...

What if preparing for the worst is actually one of the most loving things you can do for your family? In this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach dive into Secret #6: The faithful insure themselves against disaster.  Through deeply personal stories—Emily's mother's decade-long battle with dementia, her father's heart attack, and her husband's emergency heart...

Short answer, no. In this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach bring clarity to one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of money management. Emily shares a balanced, nuanced perspective: not all debt is bad, but it must be approached with wisdom, discipline, and a realistic plan. She explains the difference between wealth-building debt (like a responsibly purc...

Giving when money is tight sounds crazy, right? But in this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach tackle one of the most misunderstood and controversial topics in personal finance: tithing and generous giving. Emily reframes giving not as a religious obligation or prosperity gospel, but as an act of worship and faith. Grounded in biblical principles, she expla...

If more money is going out than coming in, it's time to take a good look at your spending. In this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and her dear friend Alison Gengelbach tackle one of the most foundational and misunderstood tools in personal finance: the budget. Emily reframes budgeting not as punishment or restriction, but as clarity and freedom. Grounded in Proverbs 21:5, sh...

Financial worry is loud. But it doesn’t have to be the voice leading your life. In this episode, Emily Stroud and her dear friend Alison Gengelbach  answer a big question: what is a financial adviser… and how do you know who to trust? Emily frames the conversation around "wise counsel" as a biblical principle rooted in Proverbs: plans fail without counsel, but succeed with many advisers. Together,...

Financial stress has become epidemic, but it doesn’t have to define your life. In this episode, Emily Stroud practices what she preaches by inviting listeners into her home and into the heart behind the Faithful Finance podcast. Every financial journey has a story. In this opening episode, Emily shares hers: how more than 25 years in financial services, countless conversations over coffee, and one...

Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain when it comes to your finances? In this introductory episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, financial advisor Emily Stroud shares why so many families struggle with fear around money and how faith-centered financial planning can bring clarity, peace, and confidence. With more than 25 years of experience as a financial advisor, Emily walks alongside...