Steward Lab Podcast

Ready to clear out the financial clutter and gain crystal-clear insight into your money? This episode dives into the practical steps of decluttering your finances, much like you would your physical space. Join James and Amberlee as they guide you through conducting a comprehensive  financial audit  to uncover hidden expenses, reduce waste, and align your spending with your values. Learn how to ach...

Join James and Amberlee Rich in this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast as they delve into the topic of 'Decluttering Your Calendar.' Listen in as they discuss the pitfalls of busyness, the importance of margin, and how to make the best use of your time. Reflect on how your calendar affects your spiritual life and discover practical steps to create a more manageable and fulfilling schedule. Resour...

Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast hosted by James and Amberlee Rich, where we delve into effective stewardship of your time, money, relationships, health, careers, and even your possessions. In this episode, we explore the impacts of minimalism and decluttering inspired by Marie Kondo's 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.' We discuss the importance of decluttering from a stewardship perspecti...

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the significance of setting boundaries to invite freedom and rest into our lives. They share personal experiences and strategies for implementing a weekly Sabbath to cultivate rest, reduce busyness, and foster stronger family connections. The conversation underscores the importance of creating margin in our schedules...

James and Amberlee share their transformative journey from a dream session in a hot tub to paying off their house and the freedom it brought them. They discuss how this financial milestone allowed them to start their own business, serve in missions, and live a lifestyle aligned with their values and goals. The episode offers valuable insights into financial planning, teamwork, and incorporating fa...

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the critical importance of having an emergency fund. They share personal stories about financial emergencies they have faced and how they managed them using their defense strategy of sinking funds and an emergency fund. The episode delves into what constitutes an emergency fund, how much you should save, and strategi...

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the importance of preparing for Christmas well in advance, using their own experience of celebrating Christmas in July as a fun example. They offer practical advice on finances, highlight the average spending statistics for Christmas in the U.S., and introduce their 'Craft Your Christmas' course, designed to help fam...

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, James and Amberlee Rich emphasize the critical importance of gaining financial clarity to be good stewards of God's resources. They discuss strategies for understanding your financial starting point, setting clear goals, and navigating the journey to financial stability. They also offer practical steps for organizing your finances, including assessing yo...

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the importance of organizing your finances to reduce stress and increase productivity. They share personal anecdotes about the challenges and benefits of transitioning from mental note-taking to using physical agendas, calendars, and financial systems. Key points include the impact of financial disorganization on str...

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich are joined by Mary Valloni, a seasoned professional in the nonprofit sector with over two decades of experience. Mary shares her journey and insights into the importance of giving, working with nonprofits, and supporting missionaries. The discussion covers the mutual benefits of giving for both the giver and receiver, how to...

Welcome to our seventh episode of the Steward Lab Podcast with James and Amberlee Rich! In this lively discussion, we delve deep into the concept and significance of the Sabbath. Contrary to popular belief, the Sabbath isn't a day meant for boredom, but a day filled with life, rest, and worship. Join us as we explore how observing the Sabbath can transform your productivity, relationships, and spi...

In this special anniversary edition of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary by sharing valuable marriage advice they've gathered over the years. They discuss the importance of teamwork, continuous learning about your spouse, annual marriage counseling, regular date nights, and effective communication. They also highlight personal stories a...

In this episode of The Steward Lab Podcast, James and Amberlee Rich discuss the journey from dissatisfaction to contentment. They share personal experiences, such as fixing up their first home and realizing the impact of media consumption, like TV shows, on their satisfaction with life. They dive into biblical teachings on wealth and contentment, emphasizing the importance of Christ-sufficiency ra...

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the often-taboo subject of money from a Christian perspective. They share personal anecdotes and Biblical insights on how to be good stewards of time, money, relationships, health, and careers. The episode emphasizes the importance of aligning financial practices with Biblical teachings, highlighting three key Biblic...

In this special episode, we share an insightful clip from a sermon series about money and the Bible. Discover how different money stories and experiences shape our financial decisions, and get practical advice on aligning your money story with God's teachings. Reflect on your own money story through guided questions and personal anecdotes. Get access to the Free Money Talks Goal Setting Guide and...

Understanding and Practicing Stewardship in Daily Life In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich dive into the concept of stewardship from a Biblical perspective. They discuss how stewardship encompasses managing time, money, relationships, health, careers, and even children as God's resources. Using Biblical references and personal anecdotes, they emphasize that ev...

In the inaugural episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich embark on a journey to empower listeners to become better stewards of their resources, including time, money, relationships, health, and careers. Through personal anecdotes like their transformative hot tub conversations, they illustrate the importance of being intentional with what God has given. The episode center...

In this introductory episode, we announce the exciting transition from the Rich Living on Less podcast to the new Steward Lab podcast. Amberlee introduces her husband, James Rich, as they explore the concept of stewardship in various aspects of life, including finances, time management, parenting, relationships, and work. The revamped podcast will incorporate insights from thought leaders and will...

We live in a world that is fighting for our kid's attention. There's T.V., video games, cell phones, social media, and the list goes on that are filling many of our children's lives. We also live in a world full of busyness where our kids have one activity after another, leaving little time for anything else, let alone reading. Reading is powerful. A story opens a new world for our children. It te...

This year, one of the habits I’m trying to improve upon and track is my reading. I love reading. It is one of my favorite pastimes. It fills me up more than most activities. I can’t think of a day when I don’t read. It’s who I am.  I know my love of reading is not held by a lot of people. Many people don’t read a book unless they have to for school. Today I’m going to share some ways that have hel...

Today we’re going to talk about how to keep the habits long term and how to make them rewarding. If you want to stick with a habit long term, it must be satisfying, otherwise you will quit and stop doing it. When we were working on getting out of debt, we created many new habits to help us reach our goal.  We started eating at home almost all the time, and we hardly ate out. We cut down on our foo...

I'm always trying to find ways to help me become a better mom, wife, teacher, friend, and follower of Jesus. I've realized that daily habits can push me closer towards the person I want to become, and habit-stacking is one of the easiest ways to get there. If you want to create new habits that you will stick to, habit-stacking is a great way to make that habit part of your routine.  Habit-stacking...

Our environment affects the way we live and our ability to achieve our goals. How can you change your environment to set you up for success? In today's show, you are given tools and tips to become the architect of your environment. Let your environment work for you, not against you! P. S. The Debt Dump Challenge starts January 10-14th of 2022!! Come join this free 5-day challenge to set you up for...

Do you have a vision of what you want to become, but you never seem to get there? Is your mindset holding you back? We all have a view and opinion of ourselves and from others. And that mindset becomes our north star. We keep going back to behaving in alignment with what we believe about ourselves. What belief about yourself do you want to say goodbye to this year? Today's show walks you through h...

Have you ever made a New Year's resolution, but you ended up abandoning it? If you have a list of New Year's resolutions you've never met, welcome to the club! Most people have a laundry list of all the changes they want to make, yet most rarely accomplish them. In today's episode of the Rich Living on Less Podcast, I share why most people never reach their New Year's resolution goals and some act...