Set-4-Life with George B. Thompson

Pastor George Thompson continues a potentially life-changing conversation with Dr. Romero Brooks discussing the impact of nutrition on the quality of our lives. We move ahead with our new series entitled, “Generational Health,” specifically fashioned to help you to live by design and not by default. MORE INFO - The Wealth Cycle Book by George: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Cycle-Building-Financial...

Health is wealth. We are to steward the entirety of our lives to the glory of God. Pastor George Thompson is joined by Dr. Romeo Brooks to discuss Health and Wellness, particularly in the area of nutrition MORE INFO - The Wealth Cycle Book by George: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Cycle-Building-Financial-Legacy/dp/0967485827 - Set-4-Life Book by George: https://www.amazon.com/Set-4-Life-Mindset-C...

Living by design implies that we do the necessary work of engaging in the practical steps required to experience success. Crystal Mozell, FCBC Stewardship Coordinator and Director of Community Engagement, joins Pastor George Thompson for a candid conversation that is sure to provide you with the needed tools to position yourself in preparation for your future. MORE INFO - Registration link for Dol...

In Black History Month, Pastor George Thompson is joined by church elders Jack Lightsy and Irving Tolbert, leaders of Rites of Passage, a ministry of Faithful Central Bible Church that equips young boys to successfully navigate the transition from boyhood to manhood from a biblical perspective. If you or someone you know would like to receive additional information, please visit our church website...

Pastor George Thompson speaks with Jackie Ellis-Trice, founder of JET Consulting Services, to discuss matters pertaining to S-Corp, C-Corp, and LLC business entities. This conversation will help you to set a framework that can act as a catalyst toward building generational wealth for you and your family. We live by design, not by default. MORE INFO - The Wealth Cycle Book by George: https://www.am...

Our goal for this episode is simple: Learn to mind your business. It is our desire to not only provide you with the information needed to start a business but to also maintain and grow your business to the glory of God. Pastor George Thompson is joined by global leader Kevin Suber to discuss kingdom business principles that further aid you to live by design and not by default. MORE INFO - The Weal...

There is no investment that is without risk. In fact, there is a direct relationship between risk and reward. Being able to identify a scam is crucial as we look to effectively steward and grow our financial resources. Pastor George sits down with the Regional Director of the Los Angeles Securities and Exchange Commission, Michele Layne, to discuss common pitfalls that aim to trap investors. MORE...

There is no investment that is without risk. In fact, there is a direct relationship between risk and reward. Being able to identify a scam is crucial as we look to effectively steward and grow our financial resources. Pastor George sits down with the Regional Director of the Los Angeles Securities and Exchange Commission, Michele Layne, to discuss common pitfalls that aim to trap investors. MORE...

Listen intently as Pastor George Thompson and co-host Danette Wilkerson exhort you to not abandon long-term gains for short-term benefits and equip you with wisdom using a practical example from a home in the community. Gather your family together, it’s time to have “that conversation." MORE INFO - The Wealth Cycle Book by George: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Cycle-Building-Financial-Legacy/dp/09...

Tax season acts as an excellent reminder that the godly stewardship of our resources is essential to living by design rather than by default. Pastor George Thompson continues his timely conversation with tax expert and entrepreneur, Michael Johnson of Johnson & Co. Financial, to equip us with tips and tools for successfully filing our taxes. MORE INFO **Michael Johnson, EA** - Website: https:/...

Has it ever seemed to you as though you were overpaying in taxes? Do you feel as though you don’t have a good understanding of your tax situation? As we find ourselves in the midst of the filing season, Pastor George Thompson introduces us to tax expert and entrepreneur, Michael Johnson of Johnson & Co. Financial, who will share invaluable insight on successfully filing your taxes. The godly s...

Today’s guest episode is the second in a series on Wealth Building - and specifically, doing G.O.O.D aka getting out of debt. George and Crystal Mozell dig deeper into how to make significant progress eliminating your debt using the debt multiplier. They talk about: - The importance of having a big ‘Why’ that motivates you to get out of debt - The four steps of getting out of debt - How to use the...

Today’s guest episode is the first in a series on Wealth Building - and specifically, getting out of debt. George and Crystal share with you detailed information on how to get spending under control. MORE INFO The Wealth Cycle Book by George: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Cycle-Building-Financial-Legacy/dp/0967485827 For more information on this episode, go to: https://georgebthompson.com/ep17-how...

In today’s episode, we have a discussion about risk. We talk about how to think about risk more strategically and offer suggestions on how to manage it. We discuss: - The definition of risk - Risk vs. reward - The four ways you can deal with risk - Opportunity cost - Mitigating risk with diversification - Measuring risk in your everyday decision-making MORE INFO “Six Thinking Hats” by Edward de Bo...

In today’s episode, we discuss teaching your kids about investing. We focus on some key principles that lay the foundation of teaching them well in this area. We cover strategies and concepts like: - Using a “prosperity jar” to teach kids how to value and accumulate wealth - Being the example to your kids about money - Delaying gratification instead of impulse buying - Using the concept of “commis...

In this episode, we continue our discussion on Estate Planning - listen to part 1 in the previous episode. We cover the emotional and relationship aspects of Estate Planning as well as how to bring up the topic with aging parents. We cover: - Kitchen-table conversations - Focusing the conversation on generational wealth - The “Peace of Mind” checklist MORE INFO “The Millionaire Next Door” by Thoma...

In today’s episode, we talk about leaving a legacy for your family through estate planning. We talk about the importance of creating a blueprint for what you want to happen so it's not left up to chance. We cover topics like: - Probate - Wills - Living trusts - The different types of Power of Attorney - Healthcare directives and “sandbox fighting” - Bequest sheets - Different types of life insuran...

In today’s episode, we discuss what it means to walk in faith. We talk about how to balance faith in taking action when faced with real-life situations. MORE INFO Leave a question for George to address in a future episode at https://anchor.fm/set-4-life/message If you are interested in working with George as your financial planner, go to: https://www.thompsonwm.com/ Browse his books at https://geo...

In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of finishing what you start. George shares some practical tips on how to improve your success rate when reaching for your goals. We discuss the four key areas of getting things done: - Desire - Focus - Accountability - Consistency MORE INFO Leave a question for George to address in a future episode at https://anchor.fm/set-4-life/message If you are int...

In today’s episode, we go into the archives and share with you George’s sermon entitled “Healing at the Pool of Bethesda”. This is a powerful message about how to make lasting changes in your life. MORE INFO Leave a question for George to address in a future episode at https://anchor.fm/set-4-life/message If you are interested in working with George as your financial planner, go to: https://www.th...

In today’s episode we discuss several topics related to real estate. George shares specific strategies for home buying and real estate investing at each of the 5 Levels of Financial Being. MORE INFO Links mentioned in this episode: - Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/ For a transcript of this episode, go to: https://georgebthompson.com/ep9-real-estate-for-your-financial-being/ Leave a question for Ge...

In this episode, we chop it up about “The Last Dance” and Michael Jordan’s approach to being the greatest ever.  We also talk about the importance of your mindset when dealing with your money; how to make your mindset and your words a powerful weapon in your success. George discusses: The importance of a positive mindset The power of your words How to create effective affirmations to help you...

In today’s episode we talk about a map you can follow to financial success. We discuss how the keys to achievement unlock your ability to take advantage of the 4 Stages of Financial Growth to help you improve your financial being over time. MORE INFO Leave a question for George to address in a future episode at https://anchor.fm/set-4-life/message If you are interested in working with George as yo...

In today’s episode, we break from our normal format to discuss the current moment that we are all experiencing in our nation. This podcast is from a Facebook Live that we recorded to share how we are feeling and offer some thoughts on how we can effectively move forward strategically. We discuss: - Our backgrounds and experiences as Black men - How we are processing the moment - 5 key areas to foc...

In this episode, we talk about The Four Stages of Financial Growth - Spending Control, Debt Elimination, SaVesting and Building a Wealth Machine. We discuss how George uses this approach to teach you how to practically apply financial management to your life. MORE INFO Report that shows 4 out of 10 American’s would not be able to handle a $400 “surprise expense”: https://www.federalreserve.gov/pub...