Money Made Faithful With John Putnam

All expenses are not created equally. Over time your budget categories can begin to look the same and you can overlook the simple options you have for control, efficiency and impact to reach your respective financial goals. This simple technique will open the door for fresh perspectives and opportunities!

St. Valentine and a Rich Young Ruler, two real men who lived a long time ago, take center stage today. These men loved something very dear to each of them, but also very different, and we are still being infuenced by both today. In this "refresh replay", I compare and contrast these men's stories and their hearts, and share a powerful two word message of God that we cannot hear enough. Happy Valen...

You know that making your budget is the easy part and "sticking" to your budget is the hard part. The budget perspective I share today, in this podcast 'refresher replay', is wrapped in rich scripture and will equip you in new ways to THINK about, SET, and STICK to you budget - and I have special action model for you to help!

Peter Drucker said, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." In other words, you need your values for a strong foundation for setting and achieving your goals. Your personal, financial and spiritual foundational values will dictate the strength of your vision and mission. So in this episode, we’ll finish our series of goal superchargers and Set Your Values for your financial journey with three guide...

Today I share HOW to Set Your Mission so you can actually make your vision a reality as we dive into the second supercharger of goal achievement! You see, a vision is beautiful, but vision without action can be worthless. When you have a mission and take action toward that vision, that is true progress! I’ll give you 4 simple steps to start moving you closer to your faithful financial vision. Are...

When you are crystal clear where you are going, you become focused, confident and bold to get there and you stay on track. Follow these three steps to SET YOUR VISION and supercharge your goal achievement!

92% of New Year's goal setters do not ever achieve their goals, but by following three fundamental steps and utilizing the power of vision, mission, and values in new ways, you can “supercharge” your pursuit of financial stewardship success and rise to new heights! So let's embrace the challenge and strive towards greatness, knowing that with hard work, commitment and faith, anything is possible!

Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”When it comes to our money, the best way to have smarter financial stewardship in the future is to analyze our financial past.  Financial reflection is a powerful practice that can help us make wise financial decisions and align our money with God's plan. It involves looking back on the past to learn from...

“I don’t think it’s the best idea for me to go to the Christmas Eve service tonight, dear. I’m going to skip it. You go ahead with the kids,” the man said. His wife, albeit disappointed, doesn’t argue. The man just couldn’t reconcile his logical mind with the Jesus story. I mean, a god becoming human? How? Why? He was just too honest with himself to sit through a service that he didn’t believe......

The story of the Visit of the Magi can teach us valuable lessons about being prepared, avoiding financial pitfalls, and finding a new path to reach our financial goals. With the knowledge from this story, here are three Godly financial lessons we can immediately adapt into our lives!

I’ve never heard a business owner say, “Well, gee, I hope we don’t grow at all.” Of course you want to grow, and you can, but you will want to avoid these three business financial oversights AND they apply to your personal finances, too!  I can’t think of anyone better than my friend Jarrod Souza to help us navigate the path to scaling. Jarrod is the Founder of The Scale Method. Having been remark...

I love the fall season - especially the spectacular color-show of the fall leaves. Let me take you on a walk this week and share how the same life cycle that makes the leaves so beautiful can do the same for you and your money!

We give a lot of thanks this week for God and His goodness. We also spend a lot of money this week on gifts and stuff. If you're not careful, it can be easy for the deals to overshadow the day. Here's a few thoughts and tips to help you navigate this very special time of year!

It can be tempting to put our hope and trust solely in our leaders, but a "Minister of the Gospel" in 1861 had a different perspective. His recommendation literally changed the face of our money and his timely words still hold the power to keep our eyes on God and His authority!

I know that's a perplexing question but you will identify with one or the other. They may sound similar but they could not be more different and your answer to the question holds a key to better money choices!

Is your 'money' complicated? I find, like the world around us, that we have a tendency to make our money complex as well. But when we realize that we can really only take two actions with money, parts of our financial picture can get a LOT simpler!

Where do you find calm in a financial storm? Often, it's the simplest and truest choices from biblical wisdom that not only offer the best shelter  IN a storm, but also can offer improved preparation BEFORE you are ever in one.

We know what we should do, but we sometimes do the opposite, especially with our money. I share three common examples and a simple model to help you tame your financial tensions!

What do kids playing in the park and people making idols in the desert have in common? The similarities, challenges and lessons of how you use what you have (or don't have), might just surprise you!

Oswald Chambers "shares" a timeless message on the Purpose of Prayer, how it "nourishes" God in us, the "strength" it provides, and how we can capture the power of prayer to align us with God and our resulting financial choices!

You may be living your best life right now and letting others confuse your contentment. A modern parable sets the tone for a reflective choice that we all face. You will be encouraged to look at your "now" versus your "later" and look for special blessings that are already around you!

A short trip to 7th grade science class sets the stage for how little choices compound into much larger results, both positively and negatively. These examples and encouragement will help you make little choices that will take you closer to God and his plans for you and your money!

The wise counsel of a financial advisor is valuable, but when you are looking for one to work with you, what questions should you ask? After two decades of experience in the industry, here are five questions to add to your list and get you started, get comfortable and get going when you are hiring a financial advisor!

Do you ever think of investments going "ON SALE"??? In a sense, when costs are "lower" and potential value may be considered "higher", it may offer some special opportunities. BUT...please consider your options carefully with wise planning and professional counsel - they should always be part of considering any good deal!

Are your finances being affected by inflation? Are you in a position to weather this storm? Consider these four tracks to help you approach inflation, help yourself, or help those around you.