Money Made Faithful With John Putnam

As we gear up for Valentine's Day, I couldn't help but think about the intriguing tensions of love and money and what you can do about it. Drawing wisdom from scripture and a timeless quote, we’ll explore three common tensions in relationships and practical ideas to address them. Remember, when disagreements arise, our goal should always be progress, not victory. Join me in this journey of navigat...

How often is your reality different from your plans? I found myself this week re-learing old lessons, finding peace in the midst of changing plans, and being reminded of whose story I’m in. I'm drawing inspiration from James 4:13-15, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging our limited control and surrendering and trusting our plans to God. After experiencing a few delays and making adaptations...

I’s a special day - the beginning of our growing outreach under our new name, Money Made Faithful! I'm excited to dive into what this transformation means for our ministry outreach. In this episode, we'll explore what's behind the shift and how it aligns with our mission to empower you in your financial stewardship journey. Join me as we embark on this exciting venture together! In this episode, J...

Welcome back to our ongoing series to Achieve your Money Goals in 2024! We're delving into a quietly crucial aspect in this fourth and final step in our series as I guide you through 3 Guidelines to SET YOUR VALUES. Inspired by Galatians 5:22-23, we'll consider the ‘ fruits of the spirit’ as a foundation. But it doesn't stop there; I'll share other values like frugality, honesty, generosity, and m...

Welcome to STEP 3 - SET YOUR MISSION in our four-part series designed to help you Achieve Your Money Goals in 2024! This step is often where people want to start, driven by enthusiasm to take action. However, starting without a clear understanding of your past lessons, and without a vision for the future, can lead to confusion and frustration. Remember, goal setting is easy, but goal achievement i...

Welcome back to the second session of our four-part series on achieving your money goals in 2024. Today, we're diving deep into STEP 2 - SET YOUR VISION In this episode, we'll explore three key actions to set your vision . Remember, setting a vision is not about complex, unapproachable tasks. It's a natural process with which you are familiar. As we delve into the future, I'll guide you through a...

Setting goals is easy. Achieving goals is tough. You CAN achieve your faithful money goals in 2024 by applying 4 powerful steps! I delve into an overview of the four steps I will be guiding you thought and show you how to boldly accomplish the first powerful step - SET YOUR LESSONS. By evaluating last year in three key questions, you'll gain insights to make wiser and more faithful money choices....

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Here's a 3-minute mini-pod with a ‘money twist’ for the days-after-Christmas! Key Takeaways: Give - declutter & simplify. Save - spirit & joy. Spend - connect & pray. “I hope these three ideas, shared in three minutes for the day after Christmas, fill your heart with the giving, saving, and spending of Christmas for today and the many days that fol...

Welcome to a special Christmas story! As you navigate the hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations and festivities, I'm honored to share a modern-day parable titled "The Man and the Birds," intertwined with a classic Christmas hymn, "Adeste Fidelis," translated as " Oh, Come All Ye Faithful." The parable, popularized by the legendary radio host Paul Harvey, unfolds as a beautiful Christmas tr...

A journey to the most special Christmas setting of all inspires these 3 powerful lessons! Picture three wise men, a vast desert sky with an awe-inspiring array of stars. As we explore this celestial guide, the perilous deception, and the redirected journey home in this incredible story, we'll extract three profound lessons that celebrate Chrstmas and transcend the season. So, buckle up for this en...

This week is a road map of practical examples for Philippians 4:8 thinking! Building on last week's foundation, where we explored the thinking themes and perspectives, we're taking a deeper dive into focusing your thinking with practical examples in this second part. My hope is that this not only transforms your financial choices but permeates every aspect of your life—your personal, family, vocat...

WHAT you think about matters. This special two-part episode delves into the profound connection between WHAT you think about and your money choices. In this first part, I lay a foundation by exploring the themes in Philippians 4:8, with each theme holding a unique definition and perspective. that aligns with God's view of money and resources. As we explore these themes together, I believe you'll e...

I stumbled upon something special. As we approach Thanksgiving this week, three heartwarming winning essays from 12-year-old Tatiana, 18-year-old Tracy, and Dale, father of a beautiful family, all share their unique perspectives on what Thanksgiving means to them. I believe these essays will warm your heart, put a smile on your face, and inspire gratitude and thankfulnesas as you approach this sea...

Black Friday BIG deals need BIG wisdom! The term "Black Friday" originated from the retail practice of moving from the red (loss) to the black (profit). Today, it symbolizes a retail marker for retail sales success and a shopping marker for 92% of consumers expected to engage in Christmas shopping! In this episode, I'm delving into 10 wise tips of shopping wisdom, each aiming to faithfully guide y...

Could your wealth actually be 'weighing down' your faith? Like backpacking ratios, managing wealth has its own set of balances, yet there's no one-size-fits-all formula. In this episode, I reflect on Proverbs 30:7-9, a prayer that seeks the right balance of wealth and perspective. Together, we'll explore signs that indicate if the weight of your wealth is becoming burdensome and discuss practical...

Ever wondered why conflicts arise in financial discussions? It's often because your Money MOs clash with your personal goals or each other. Welcome back to the second part of our two-part episode on understanding your Money MOs. In this episode, we're exploring how understanding these differences and taking clear steps, can lead to unity, clarity, and confidence in managing your money choices and...

Money is a powerful force , often at the center of many of life's opportunities and challenges, especially in our closest relationships. We've all heard that money can be a source of marital discord, but it doesn't stop there. It can also fuel worry and anxiety in our personal lives. In this episode, I’m taking a closer look at five distinct money MOs, our “modus operandi”, our well-established pa...

It’s happened to all of us - you found some money - what do you do with it? Join me as I recount an intriguing experiment I conducted on the streets to explore people's spending choices when given $100 with no strings attached - the answers may surprise you. In this episode, I'm delving into a topic rarely discussed but profoundly impactful: Mental Accounting is the behavioral observation of how y...

Welcome back to the second half of a two-part series, where we delve deep into the intricate relationship between how your current money choices can get in the way of your best money choices. In our last episode, we explored the idea that our current financial decisions might be leading us away from our goals, rather than closer to them. Today, we're dissecting the deception that often accompanies...

In this first part of a two-part episode, I'm anchoring into scripture for how your money choices can distance you from making a choice that is best for you. No, it’s not a riddle. I'll explore this very real and thought-provoking paradigm through four common choice categories plus the related practical steps and strategies you need to help you faithfully align your money choices. Please join us o...

Welcome to your very special episode #100! This milestone episode will feel different than most you have heard . As I prayed about this special episode, I began to explore parables that use the number “100” and today I share four parables that convey profound lessons that I pray you have experienced throughout the past 99 episodes! So, as we dive into these parables together, please consider which...

In this episode, I'm diving into a powerful and practical approach that can transform not just your finances, but every aspect of your life. It's a journey to deepen your relationship with God and enhance your daily existence. Join me as I explore “The Five 5’s" framework – dedicating just five minutes a day to four meaningful activities for five days. By consistently engaging in these activities,...

Have you ever experienced how money topics can lead you down a treacherous path of comparison? In this episode, I'm delving deep into this very question. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Jesus in Mark 9:33-37, I explore how shifting our mindset and heart can combat and beat the comparison trap. So, if you've ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of comparison, come join me as we discover...

Could your money give you a better view of God and His work? We’ve all changed our position in a crowd to get a better view of something important. In this episode, I want to share an inspired idea that struck me during a church service as I observed a young girl and her father worshiping together and what she did to get a better view of the service. It was a heartwarming moment that reminded me o...

Have you ever found yourself making the same financial mistakes over and over again? Well, that stops NOW. We've all been there – overspending, accumulating debt, making poor investments. The list goes on. But in this episode, let's talk about how we can break free from this cycle. Let me share an amusing scene from the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special that captures this perfectly. It's a story...