More Than Money

Why are ministers often hesitant to talk about money? In this episode, we hit on a topic that’s often ignored—ministers and money. We are going to hear from best-selling author, Carey Nieuwhof, on the subject. And of course, we are going to answer some money questions. Listener questions answered: Question #1: How much/often should a church preach on money? In your opinion, would a class be better...

Did you know that a brand-new car depreciates by 10% the moment it drives off the car dealer’s lot? Car purchases—an area where financial blunders are often made. The mistakes in this area are costly. Sometimes, it’s like taking a big pile of money, worth thousands of dollars, and lighting it on fire. We can do better. By the end of the episode, we hope you are viewing car purchases through a diff...

70% of couples argue about money. 57% of divorced couples reported that money was the reason for their divorce. On this episode, we are spending some time on the topic of marriage and money. We get some wise advice about marriage from the President of Crown Financial, Chuck Bentley, and we answer a few money questions. You will love this episode. Here are the questions we answer: Question 1: How d...

Is God in control, or is He not? In times of worry, that is the question we must answer. Now, trusting in God doesn’t mean we remain inactive. No, it moves us to action. We make wise money moves. We keep moving forward. Listener questions answered: Question #1: What can people do if they can't pay their rent/mortgages due to COVID related issues? Question #2: What age should I start talking ab...

Debt is a generosity killer. Because you are obligated to pay your bills, you cannot give and help others in the way that you probably desire. This is why we need to get out of debt and avoid debt. And you are going to hear a story about someone who did just that on this episode. Listener questions answered: Question #1: Which should I do first—max out my Roth IRA or pay off my debt? Question #2:...

Why do we talk about retirement? Because we want your retirement years to be some of the most generous years of your life, able to use your time and your money to be part of advancing God’s Kingdom in your community and around the world. Because the Great Commission doesn’t stop when your retirement starts. And in this episode, we focus on Baby Boomers. Listener questions answered: Question #1: Ho...

What is the relationship between debt and generosity? What do we do if giving to our church means not paying another bill? We serve a generous God. One that sent his Son to stand in our place, to take on the punishment for our sins. And so, when we give, we reflect his generosity to others. Listener questions answered: Question #1: What are your thoughts on tithing the first check from a new job?...

The More Than Money Podcast helps listeners get financially healthy for the sake of giving and living generously. This unique podcast provides fun, practical, biblically-based financial advice through interviews and listener questions. Let’s change our finances so that we can be a part of changing eternity! Episode Sponsor: Most churches struggle to get people to give. SecureGive has created a sys...