Yahweh’s Money®️: The Crossroads of Religion & Money

In this special snapshot edition of Yahweh’s Money, host Shay Cook opens up the show's library to bring listeners a focused, meaningful excerpt. This episode explores the honest, unspoken realities of navigating business debt, running a company lean, and how traditional financial rules dramatically shift when you step into entrepreneurship. Shay is joined by her sister, Montoya Silver, to exa...

In this special snapshot edition of Yahweh’s Money, host Shay Cook opens up the show's season four library to bring listeners a focused, meaningful excerpt. This episode explores the honest realities of how Gen Z navigates the intersection of belief, money, and today's economic climate, highlighting the stark differences in generational viewpoints. Shay is joined by her daughter, Alana,...

In this special snapshot edition of Yahweh’s Money , host Shay Cook pulls back the curtain on the show's season four library to share a curated, focused excerpt. This episode dives into the raw reality of strengthening marriages through faith and finance, exploring how background, childhood experiences, and alignment impact how couples build wealth and handle financial stress together. Togeth...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, I am pulling back the curtain on the silent budget killers: financial distraction and emotional numbing. I share a vulnerable solo reflection on the "Heart’s Ledger," recapping the powerful lessons of Season 4 while addressing how we often use physical transactions to fill spiritual voids. Together, we explore why we turn to "hustle culture”, retai...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money , I sit down with Michele Thorburn, a strategic Human Resources Director with over 20 years of global expertise. Together, we explore the "Caregiver’s Paradox"—the reality of immigrant caregivers who provide high-end, luxury care for clients while navigating their own financial, cultural, and socioeconomic hurdles. From her upbringing in South America to...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re bridging the gap between divine inspiration and daily execution. I sat down with a decorated leader and a member of my own family, my brother Mitchell Tull II, to unpack why a strategic plan is a spiritual necessity for anyone looking to master their money and their calling. With 24 years of service in the U.S. Army, Mitchell has navigated the unique milita...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we are dismantling the uncomfortable "dirty" feeling many people of faith associate with selling. I sat down with 40-year sales veteran and master sales coach Thomas Ellis to explore how sales is not about pushing a product, but a noble extension of our faith and a direct form of serving our neighbor. Together, we unpack how to shift your mindset from &...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re bridging the gap between divine inspiration and daily execution. I sat down with my marketing consultant and strategic powerhouse, Dawn Foster, owner of D. Foster Marketing, to unpack why a strategic plan is a spiritual necessity for anyone looking to master their money and their calling. From overcoming the "safety" of the idea phase to understan...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re talking real faith, real caregiving, and real stewardship. I sat down with my father, Reverend Mitchell D. Tull Sr., to unpack the emotional, financial, and spiritual weight of supporting aging parents — especially when money wasn’t openly discussed in their generation. From navigating the traditions of the Silent Era to coordinating long-term care, inherit...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Yahweh’s Money , Shay Cook sits down with one of the most influential voices in her life — her mother, Reverend Lana Tull — to explore what it truly means to raise righteous daughters rooted in faith, financial wisdom, and service. Together, they unpack how biblical principles, intentional mentorship, and community engagement shape young women into c...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re preparing for a financial breakthrough in 2026 by exploring the habits, faith practices, and workplace support systems that create lasting financial wellness. Host Shay Cook, CEO & Founder of Crusaders for Change®️, LLC, is joined by Client Success Manager Bethany Hawkins and Lead Financial Counselor Adriana Lopez for an honest panel conversation on ste...

In this episode, we’re talking real faith, real stewardship, and real maternal health equity. I sat down with Leah Hairston—Baltimore doula, CEO & Founder of Sweet Bee Services , social worker, maternal health advocate, and daughter of a pastor—to explore what it truly means to care for the temple God has given us by investing in support before, during, and after childbirth. From navigating ra...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re talking real faith, real service, and real financial resilience. I sat down with James Green, a retired Coast Guard veteran turned real estate investor and spiritual practitioner, to explore what it truly means to let God—or your higher power—establish your steps over a 41-year career. From navigating poverty mindsets to building generational wealth through...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re talking real faith, real care, and real financial empowerment. I sit down with Bethany Hawkins, Client Success Manager at Crusaders for Change®️, LLC, and Founder of Crackers in Soup, to explore the financial, emotional, and spiritual realities of caregivers and senior care workers—those who serve our most vulnerable every day. From navigating personal fina...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re keeping it faithful, practical, and generational. Shay Cook sits down with longtime friend, veteran, and financial role model Angela Byrd for a powerful conversation on how to build a legacy of faith and financial wisdom that lasts for generations. This episode explores the intersection of spiritual stewardship, family values, and financial preparedness—sho...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re talking real faith, real planning, and real peace.  I sit down with my lifelong friend, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Haneda Latese Garner, founder of HLG Resources and HG Travels, to talk about what it means to prepare for the future with faith as the foundation. From serving in combat zones to launching her own consulting and travel companies, Latese shares t...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re talking real faith, real impact, and real generosity. I sit down with my cousins Anshay Tull and Anshia Crooms, co-founders of Project Hygiene, a nonprofit combating bullying and restoring dignity through hygiene closets for kids in need. From a single idea in 2011 to 14 years of nationwide outreach, their story proves you don’t need abundance to bless othe...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money , I sit down with Steven Waddy, President of the Anne Arundel County NAACP, for a powerful conversation about boycotts, buying power, and how turning purchases into purpose can transform communities. We dive deep into how consumer choices become spiritual advocacy, why disinvestment after George Floyd’s murder sparked today’s wave of boycotts, and how God calls us...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money , we’re getting candid about something that affects all of us: comparison. Shay Cook welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur and coach Dr. Johnetta Thurston for a soul-stirring conversation about identity, finances, and faith in the age of the algorithm. Shay and Dr. Johnetta open up about the silent weight of social pressure, how spiritual alignment helps resist financi...

In this episode, we get real about what happens when ambition is led by purpose—not pressure—and how trusting God with your finances, goals, and career can lead to outcomes that defy logic.  From tithing through pay cuts to setting boundaries in grind culture, Dewan Clayborn, President & CEO of the Central Maryland Chamber, shares his testimony of what happens when you follow God’s call—even w...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money , we’re keeping it real, keeping it holy and keeping it honest. Shay Cook sits down with her sister, salon owner and entrepreneur Montoya Silver for a powerful conversation about debt, faith, and financial freedom. In this episode, we're diving into the emotional and spiritual weight of financial responsibility, how being uncomfortable is often where God does...

Welcome to Yahweh’s Money: The Crossroads of Religion and Money. I’m Shay Cook, an Accredited Financial Counselor®️, passionate believer, and the founder of Crusaders for Change®️, LLC.  If you’ve ever felt curious, uncomfortable, confused, or even guilty talking about money in a spiritual setting, I created this space for you. We’ve been taught that money is the root of all evil. That tithing is...

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money , we’re keeping it real, keeping it holy—and keeping it hilarious. I sit down with comedian and radio personality Larry Lancaster for a soul-nourishing conversation about the power of laughter, faith, and financial resilience. This isn’t your average “let’s talk money” episode. We dive deep into how humor becomes a spiritual tool in hard times, why many of our fin...

In this powerful episode of Yahweh’s Money , I sat down with my daughter, Alana Cook, for a candid Gen X vs. Gen Z conversation about faith, finances, and finding your own path. Together, we explored how different generations approach money, the church, and what it really means to walk in financial freedom while staying spiritually grounded. Here are a few key takeaways from our discussion: Faith...

In the season 4 opening episode of Yahweh’s Money, I had an open and heartfelt conversation with my husband, Nathaniel Cook Jr., about the intersection of love, legacy, faith, and finances in Black marriages.  Drawing on our 26-year journey together, we reflected on how biblical principles, patient partnership, and intentional money management have shaped our relationship and approach to generatio...