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

Welcome to Season 2! We are excited to be back for another season and celebrate one year of recording and hopefully providing GREAT content! 🥰 Mother's Day is upon us and as we approach this holiday we wanted to take some time to share the wisdom of Moms’ Money Messages in episode 28. Somewhere along the line, you may have come across a money message or lesson from a mother figure that impac...

Thank you for joining us again! We are SO excited for our 3rd annual comedy event - Tickle My Money Bone! - coming Saturday, April 29, 2023! Our event will feature professional comedians sharing their funniest and most embarrassing money stories . In episode 27, “ What’s Funny About Your Money ” our cohosts share the origins of our event and their own personal funny stories.  Inspired by Tiffany H...

Welcome Back! It is Financial Literacy Month and we wanted to focus this episode on financial fraud which is rapidly raising in the United States. In episode 26, “ Fed Up with Fraud ” our cohosts discuss some of the common frauds and identity theft to be aware of. They also share their real-life experiences with both.  How do you know if you are a victim of identity theft? Have you checked? If not...

Has a loan been stressing you out?!? If so this episode is for you! In episode 25, “ Living with Loans, ” our cohosts come clean about the loans in their lives and the stress they caused. Between student loans , mortgages , and credit card debt , our co-hosts have seen it all. They have practical, tangible solutions for helping people manage their financial stress and anxiety.   During this episod...

Let's Roll up our Sleeves! In Episode 24, “ Women’s Wellness and the Price We Pay ” our cohosts get into the nitty gritty of women’s health and its impact on our finances. A topic that the financial industry at times ignores, women typically outspend their male counterparts in health spending . In addition, women are living longer than men these days.  Coming to our own understanding of welln...

Hola! Happy Women’s History Month! In this episode, “ What’s Your Worth ”, our cohosts exchange their views on the gender wage gap , what contributes to it , and how to know your worth . They share their personal experiences of discovering a male counterpart making more than them doing the exact same thing.  It is frustrating that we still have a gender wage gap , and it is time for it to be CLOSE...

Welcome back!!! For Black History Month 2023, we are discussing a complicated, yet necessary topic of “ Economics & Equality ”. Our cohosts share some astounding facts that can be quite upsetting for many. For example, how unemployment rates for Black people are still higher than any other race. Or, how homeownership is lower for Black people than in past generations. We have a PROBLEM, PEOPLE...

Howdy! We pray your family and friends are doing well. 🙏 In episode 21, Mindful Money & Moving , we discuss something that affects over 30 million people a year in the United States alone, MOVING !! 📦 Moving can be super stressful and without the right financial resources , support , and guidance from a higher power , you will most likely crash and burn . Join our cohosts for another episode...

Welcome Back! In episode 20, Financially Fit & Focused , we discuss improving your finances in the new year and offer ways to meet your financial goals. Most people want to save more , pay down debt , and spend less . Our cohosts, Shay Cook & Vanessa McNelley, offer ways to achieve these aspirations. Furthermore, they share how important it is to write down your goals and make them plain ...

Welcome Back! We are so thankful , grateful , and blessed to have you join us. 🙏  In episode 19, Gifts of Gratitude , our cohosts share what they are most grateful for this past year. They also reflect back on their favorite episodes and the impact they made. For example, Shay was grateful for Reverend Tull’s words of wisdom in episode 13. Vanessa was honored to hear Reverend Ledford's words...

Season Greetings! Hope all is well with you and your family.  In Episode 18, Savvy Saver , we put our cohost Vanessa on the hot seat 🥵 to share several savvy savings tips. 🤑 We also discuss why people have a hard time saving & how to stay focused on God’s provisions when fear and anxiety set in during hard economic times. Join us for another great episode. Don’t forget to like , review, and...

Welcome Back! In episode 17, Morals & Money , our cohosts examine if they are ever compelled as financial counselors to dig into a client’s finances if fraud is suspected. They also discuss how they overcome feelings of temptation around money . And, what happens when someone you love is stealing money from you or someone else? They share how they would approach a situation like this.  Join ou...

Hola! In episode 16, Love & Lending , our cohosts and expert guest, Mrs. Heather Baker, discuss if it is wise to lend money to family and friends . They also examine what advice they would give to someone who is struggling financially but wants to support a loved one financially. Lastly, they share how to approach a loved one who owes you money but has not paid you back. This can be a messy an...

Greetings. In episode 15, From Debt to Destiny™️ , our cohosts go deep into how they personally dealt with the shame around debt and how they have helped others deal with it. Our destiny is evident in God’s promise to us, but debt can sometimes cripple us, keeping us from stepping into our destiny. Our cohosts, share what God thinks about debt through His Word. They also share some ways to start t...

Greetings. In episode 14, we discuss “The Way to Wealth through Wise Counsel”. God wants to bless us abundantly, but do you believe God wants us to prosper in material wealth? What are some steps and principles for building wealth from the biblical perspective? Who should you turn to for wise counsel when you are ready to build wealth? We discuss all of this and more in this episode. Our guest, Mr...

Good Day! Episode 13 is the 3rd and last of the 3-part series titled, Feelings of Failure in Finance . Facing your finances and/or YOURSELF, after a financial loss can be tough. In this episode, we discuss how to regain your confidence after a financial loss. Plus, we discuss changing the conversation around financial fears. Knowing feelings of shame and embarrassment can be attached to ALL of thi...

Howdy! Episode 12 is the 2nd of a 3-part series titled, Feelings of Failure in Finances . We continue to dig deeper into a topic many keep to themselves and/or feel shame around - FAILURE IN FINANCES! During this episode, we talk about how setbacks are a part of life and how to separate our shortcomings from believing we are a failure. We also discuss how to overcome feelings of failure from outsi...

Hello Beautiful People! Episode 11 is the first of a 3-part series titled, Feelings of Failure in Finances . We wanted to dig deeper into a topic many keeps to themselves and/or feel shame around - FAILURE IN FINANCES! During this episode, we discuss why you or I may have a hard time dealing with failure within finances. We also discuss how bad decisions around money can be valuable lessons. Furth...

Welcome Back! In Episode 10, Building Balance and a Budget , we discuss why balance should be a priority in our lives , how budgeting can be a part of our wellness , and what an imbalance in our finances can lead to. We also share what you can put into practice to change the scales of balance in your life. ⚖️ We are grateful to our wonderful guest, Dr. Juanita Warren , who provided wisdom, great i...

Good Day! Episode 9, Goals to Get Going , it’s all about one of our favorite “G” words - GOALS . We talk about why financial goal-setting is important. Plus, we answer the question, should our efforts be for God’s purpose for us or for our own desire? Furthermore, we discuss how to overcome feelings of giving up , working on personal goals, AND seeking wise counsel to accomplish our goals .  Our a...

Welcome Back! In Episode 8, Discipline to Deal with Debt , we discuss how debt enslaves us as a people. We also discuss how all debt isn't bad . We go even deeper into how the stronghold of debt keeps us from serving God and what scripture says about all of this. With our wonderful guest, Dr. Anthony Morris , we share what we can put into daily practice to pay off our debt .  Dr. Anthony Morr...

Aloha! In Episode 7, Family Fears and Finances , we talk about how family dynamics influence feelings and beliefs , and affect your decisions around money . We also discuss how feelings of shame, guilt, and fear we experience in our childhood can carry into adulthood. Lastly, we discuss how to heal from this past family trauma and shame.  Our guest in this episode is none other than Robin Berensta...

Howdy! In Episode 6, Self Control & Spending , we define self-control and how we can apply it to our lives. Is overspending a lack of self-control and how does it affect our relationship with God and our personal lives ? Another great question our hosts and guests weigh in on during this episode. They also share some ways to resist the temptation of overspending .   Our married guests, David &...

Hola! Welcome to episode 5, Managing Money in a Marriage , with our guest Mrs. Tanisha Allen . During this episode, we discuss an important but taboo question for many married couples, “how should money be managed in the marriage - your money, my money, our money, God’s money?” Next, we talk about why finances bring such discord in a marriage. Then we have the nerve to discuss, “if I am the breadw...

Salutations. In our fourth episode, Giving with Glee , we discuss what it means to be a cheerful giver and who to give to - the Church, the Poor, and/or the Hungry. We also delve into whether giving is always associated with money or should giving also include our time, talents, gifts, etc. in service to others. Reverend Monica Ledford is our awesome guest. She is an ordained minister currently se...