Ruthann Johnson

Open Pockets

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On Open Pockets, every other Thursday, we review stories from the Bible to discover principles that can help us manage our finances well. Being a “good” driver isn’t predicated on our ability to get from point A to point B quickly but on our ability to follow the rules of the road effectively. In the same way, being a good steward financially isn’t based on how well we save or how much we make or invest, it’s based on our ability to follow the financial principles edged in antiquity created by God himself, proven to be effective from generation to generation. The more biblical financial princi...

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Ruthann Johnson

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Tearing down the idols 22.05.2025 10:12

What have you idolized? What do you revere more than God? So much so that you’re willing to compromise your integrity for it? Scriptures: 1 Kings 18:21 NLT, AMPC, MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By participating in this podc...

The Magnitude of Obadiah's Sacrifice 08.05.2025 10:48

To the Obadiahs, be encouraged. Your sacrifice is not in vain. Scriptures: 1 Kings 18:3 AMPC 1 Kings 18:4 EASY 1 KINGS 18:12 GW . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By participating in this podcast, participants agree to take full re...

Financial Drought 24.04.2025 9:53

What happens when God allows you to experience a financial drought? Do you panic? Don't panic because He also has a way of positioning Obadiahs to help sustain you. Scriptures: 1 Kings 18:2-3 NLT 1 Kings 18:3 AMPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any informat...

Opportunity 10.04.2025 9:02

J.O.B. - "O" is for Opportunity. . .It's time to maximize the opportunities our job provides instead of complaining about it. Scriptures: Luke 16:10-12 NLT, EASY Luke 16:10-12 MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By participating...

Jurisdiction 27.03.2025 10:53

J.O.B. - "J" is for Jurisdiction. In this episode, I charge you to govern your jurisdiction, complete your term, and wait for God to reassign you. Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:10 AMPC Jeremiah 1:5 TPT . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By...

Achan - Be Delivered, Be set free! 13.03.2025 11:28

Sometimes, we’re the problem. Sometimes we still have a bit of residue of Achan in us. Scriptures: Joshua 7:21 EASY Joshua 6:17-19 AMP Joshua 7:1 AMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By participating in this podcast, participants...

The Achan Syndrome 27.02.2025 11:59

Sometimes, we incur unnecessary financial trouble because we may have knowingly or unknowingly violated certain principles or instructions. Scriptures: Joshua 6:17-19 TPT Joshua 7:1 TPT, AMP Joshua 7:5 AMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information diss...

Stick to the Plan 13.02.2025 15:25

Sometimes, we expend unnecessary resources because we decide to divert from the plan God gave us. In this episode, I talk about the importance of sticking to the plan and avoiding financial pitfalls as a result of that. Scriptures: Genesis 45:11 EASY, MSG Genesis 47:27 AMP Genesis 47:18, 23-24 NLT Genesis 41:31, 33-34 NLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and it...

Mismanagement leads to Bondage 30.01.2025 11:24

Today we look at the story of Joseph and the importance of managing our resources well. Scriptures: Genesis 47:20-22 AMP, AMPC Genesis 47:22 MSG Genesis 41:28 MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By participating in this podcast,...

Issachar - He's like a donkey 16.01.2025 11:43

Brace Yourself It’s time to put the work in. Do you have the work ethic of a donkey? Scriptures: Genesis 49:14-15 EASY, AMP, NIV Proverbs 14:16 TPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By participating in this podcast, participants a...

The Issachar Anointing - A New Year's Charge 02.01.2025 13:28

We need the wisdom of God to know what to do, so on today's episode, we talk about the Issachar Anointing and positioning ourselves as we plan for the year ahead. Scriptures: 1 Chronicles 12:32 ERV, TLB, CEB James 3:13-16 EASY James 3:13-14 NLT Proverbs 14:12 TPT, NIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and a...

Open Pockets 29.12.2024 0:36

On Open Pockets, we review stories from the Bible to discover principles that can help us manage our finances well.