'Where Your Treasure Is...': The Podcast where Faith and Finance Meet

In Episode 7 of the ‘Money and Me’ season, Simon shares a number of 'hacks' that he hopes will be helpful in assisting listeners to use and manage money well. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the episode by explaining that there is nothing dodgy about the hacks that he will be sharing with listeners. Instead, they are simply different ways...

In this special bonus edition to mark the hundredth episode of the ‘Where Your Treasure Is…’ podcast, Simon and Bex celebrate all things 100, invite listeners to nominate charities to receive £100 and introduce some surprise outtakes. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex set the celebratory tone for Episode 100 with an impromptu drum roll, cupcak...

In Episode 6 of the ‘Money and Me’ season, Simon and Bex talk about the importance and benefits of being open and generous in our outlook and practice. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the topic of generosity by describing it as a highly significant, God-initiated ‘Great Giveaway’ in which we can participate as enthusiastic stewards of all...

In Episode 5 of the ‘Money and Me’ season, Simon and Bex talk about talking about money, and why it is a good thing to do! Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon open up the topic by discussing why talking about money can be a difficult thing to do and the extent to which our culture affects our attitudes towards money and the way that we speak abo...

In Episode 4 of the ‘Money and Me’ season, Simon and Bex discuss strategies for anticipating and dealing with personal financial emergencies that can arise in life. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: In response to a question from Bex about factoring life’s uncertainties into our financial planning, Simon dives in at the deep end and talks about death. It se...

In the third episode of the ‘Money and Me’ season, Simon and Bex talk about practicalities (including processes as well as tools) that can help us to manage our money well. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by commenting that because people deal with issues in different ways, there is not a single, ideal way to manage our money. Instead, we...

In the second episode of this season on ‘Money and Me’, Simon and Bex talk about the importance of identifying core values and principles at the start of our journey with money. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon suggests that the first step in getting to grips with money is being willing to think and talk about it [01:25]; the second stage is to start...

In the first episode of this season on ‘Money and Me’, Simon talks about key moments and turning points in his journey with money. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon talks about a Peugeot 204 and the part that it played in the first ‘gripping memory’ that he has of money. [03:45] Simon's first significant experience of managing his own money was when h...

In the second bonus episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Dr Yekemi (Kemi) Otaru shares her experiences of dealing with faith and finance challenges in her role as CEO of Aberdeen charity, Somebody Cares . Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Kemi introduces herself, explaining the steps that led her to become the CEO...

In the first bonus episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Malcolm Webb shares his experiences of balancing faith and finance on a daily basis in his role as a church accountant. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Malcolm introduces himself, explaining how he became a Christian and the steps that led him to become the...

In Episode 8 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss ways in which faith can be put before finance so that vision is turned into provision for churches and charities. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon introduce the topic of vision and provision in church and charity work, noting from the o...

In Episode 7 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss approaches that charities and churches can take to dealing with staffing and other business factors that affect their finances. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off the discussion by asking Simon whether all charities and churches need ‘st...

In Episode 6 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss how charities and churches can make finances work for specific projects. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off the discussion by mentioning a number of different types of projects – including special events, new initiatives and building p...

In Episode 5 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss how, when and with whom charities and churches should talk about money. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by suggesting that when it comes to talking about money, churches and charities should be proactive by initiating conversations,...

In Episode 4 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss how charities and churches can best manage their budgets and cash flow. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by explaining that managing budgets and cash flow well are vital factors to prioritise for anyone aiming to run a viable charity...

In the third episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss possible revenue sources for charities and churches, and how best to interact with them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon start off the discussion by identifying possible sources of revenue for charities and churches, including...

In the second episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss key financial principles and first steps for charities and churches that are at an early stage of their development. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: First of all, Simon explains that there are various legal and regulatory requirements that...

In the first episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss why money is a key issue for churches and charities and why they need to be able to talk about money openly and confidently. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce themselves [00:48] and explain that the focus in this season...

In the final episode of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Jim Grimmer, founder of P3 Business Care shares his top ten faith and finance priorities for Christians in business. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Jim introduces himself and talks about P3 Business Care (a community interest company and social enterprise) [01:17], before going on to explain...

In Episode 9 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, guest contributor, Dave Hall, shares his top ten money tips for teenagers. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Dave introduces himself [01:24], explaining how he became a Christian [01:57] and the steps that led him to become Youth Pastor of Catalyst Vineyard Church, Aberdeen. [03:26] Dave’s first top tip...

In Episode 8 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss ten top tips for Christians in the Workplace. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip is to know what we think about money and to have a good grasp of key values that will determine how we deal with financial matters in the workplace. [01:48] Top tip number two is t...

In Episode 7 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss ten top tips in connection with preparing for retirement. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip when planning for retirement is to start early. [01:14] Top tip number two is to try to keep abreast of the current, basic rules affecting pensions. Various websites su...

In Episode 6 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss ten top tips for dealing with debt. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip for dealing with debt if it has become an issue for us is to admit that we are ‘in debt’. [01:21] Top tip number two is to quantify and define our debt, including acknowledging the situation...

In Episode 5 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss their Top 10 Tips for Investing. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip on this subject is to consider the investing options for our financial circumstances only once we have put in place the foundational budgetary practices that best suit our needs. [01:36] Top ti...

In Episode 4 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss their Top 10 Tips for Giving and Being Generous. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip for giving and being generous is to give first and then budget with what is left. [01:17] Top tip number two is to decide how much to give before we decide to whom we wish to gi...