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

In the third episode of this ‘Financial Crises’ season, Simon and Bex discuss what we can learn from classic get-rich-quick ventures, such as Ponzi schemes. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Introducing this week’s topic, Simon explains that Ponzi schemes are a really good example of the way in which money can gain a powerful grip on our hearts and cause us...

In the second episode of this ‘Financial Crises’ season, Simon and Bex discuss what we can learn from instances in the Bible when individuals and/or the nation of Israel had to deal with severe challenges caused by the likes of famine, displacement and conflict. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex start the episode by talking about Job as a stri...

Simon and Bex introduce their new ‘Financial Crises’ season, explaining what they hope listeners will find interesting and helpful in it. They start by discussing what financial crises are, why they happen and how we can respond to them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the season by commenting that financial crises are significant because...

In the third bonus episode of Season 13, Simon and Bex talk faith and finance with Dave McCarthy , Lead Pastor of Westhill Community Church in Aberdeenshire. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Dave’ introduces himself [01:26] and describes how he became an unexpected convert to Christianity. [02:22] Dave’s journey into church leadership also had some surpris...

In the second bonus episode of Season 13, Kenny Primrose - Podcaster, Educator and Writer - shares insights into ways in which our lives – and our engagement with faith and finance matters - can be enhanced by asking better questions. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Kenny introduces himself [01:06] and talks about how he became a Christian. [02:05] In res...

In the first bonus episode of Season 13, Lucy Peppiatt , President of WTC Theology, shares insights derived from her research into what the Bible says about money, including how women fit into that overview. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Lucy introduces herself [01:21], comments on being a ‘theologian’ [02:39] and explains how she became a Christian. [0...

In the second bonus episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Tarn Bright , Co-CEO of ‘Safe Families’ and ‘Home for Good’ , shares insights into the practical, financial and emotional issues that need to be addressed when providing support for at risk children and families. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Tarn introduces herself [01:18] and then explains h...

In the first bonus episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Emma Wooldridge , a Life & Relationship Coach, talks about her experiences of an expanded family and shares insights, gleaned from her coaching role, into financial matters that can be significant for families in general. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Emma introduces herself and talks about...

In the final episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various financial matters that have particular relevance and significance for hybrid families. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains the nature of hybrid families, noting that because they can be complex, their financial arrangements and issues can also be quite complicat...

In the penultimate episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Simon and Bex discuss ways of dealing with some of the financial matters that can arise when couples divorce. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon comments that while he lived through a divorce as a child and feels that it is a very important topic to cover in the current ‘Family Matters’ season...

In the sixth episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Simon and Bex discuss how best to deal with financial matters arising from accident and illness factors that can affect families. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon describes the aim of this episode as being to help us to consider our options in light of the potential financial implications of vario...

In the fifth episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Simon and Bex discuss ways in which we can prepare well financially for death. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex acknowledge that death can be a difficult topic to discuss but suggest that there are real benefits to be gained from talking about financial matters related to death in an open...

In the fourth episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various financial matters that can arise from our interactions with members of our wider family. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce the episode by explaining what they mean by ‘wider family’ [00:50] before going on to explain how their own circumstances have...

In the third episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various financial matters that can arise from the interactions that we have with our parents, especially later on in life. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex start off by talking about the importance of establishing an updated, shared understanding when adult children a...

In the second episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various financial matters that arise in connection with having children. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: When asked how much money people need to have in order to be able to afford to have children, Simon suggests that couples should fully discuss the matter but should not make i...

In the first episode of this ‘Family Matters’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various financial matters that have particular relevance and significance for spouses and romantic partners who are in committed, long-term relationships. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce the new season and draw particular attention to the interplay between...

In the second bonus episode of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Stew Denholm, Relationship Manager at Bank of Scotland, speaks in a personal capacity about banks, their role in our lives and the ethical principles that underpin best banking practice. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Stew introduces himself and talks about his Christian upbringing. [01:13] St...

In the first bonus episode of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Caralyn Nolan, a former Insolvency Accountant, shares thoughts about the issues created by out of control debts and some ways of dealing with the difficult situations that they create. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Caralyn introduces herself, speaks about how she became a Christian and explain...

In the final episode of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Simon and Bex discuss how we can ‘be good with money’ and ‘do good with money’ when dealing with various family-related financial topics. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon explain that their aim in this episode is to provide an overview of family-related matters which can pose challenges f...

In Episode 7 of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Simon and Bex discuss the different kinds of ‘Insurance’ that are available and what our attitude to them should be. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: When providing an overview of types of insurance [01:14], Simon begins with car insurance because it is widely familiar to people as a result of it being a legal...

In Episode 6 of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Simon and Bex discuss how we should navigate the issue of debt on our money journey. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by explaining why debt is a relevant and important topic for all of us. [00:33] Simon talks about ‘good debt’ and ‘bad debt’, highlighting the importance of being able to disti...

In Episode 5 of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Simon and Bex discuss what our attitude towards taxes should be. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the topic of taxes by quoting from the UK Parliament’s introduction to taxes on its website . [01:44] He then makes mention of Tax Freedom Day to illustrate the extent, variety and significance of...

In the fourth episode of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Simon and Bex talk about the key role that pensions can play in assisting us to manage our money well, right through to the end of our lives. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains why pensions can be so important to our attempts to be good with money throughout our lives [00:51] despite the...

In the third episode of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Simon and Bex talk about when and why ‘Investing’ may be worth considering in the context of our personal finances. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by explaining the two core elements of investing: to counteract the effects of inflation [04:48]; and to achieve an expected return, very...

In the second episode of this ‘Good with Money’ season, Simon and Bex talk about the advantages of including ‘Saving’ as a core element of the way that we manage and use our personal finances. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces this episode by explaining that saving allows us to control our money by moving it through time so that it is avail...