Outside of contributions to the church, most Christians do not consider their use of money as an act of faithful service to God. However, as marketing and social media strategies continue to interfere with our financial lives, all of us become more emotionally attached to our investments across the board. In the midst of a global pandemic, individuals and families are experiencing a health crisis, a social crisis, and an economic crisis all at the same time, and money is the common thread running through all of it. Many of us are operating out of survival mode, unable to truly thrive as we are weighed down by constant financial stress and uncertainty about the future. 

Karen Partee serves as the executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Texas Bank and Trust. In this position, she strives to utilize her passion and knowledge to set her customers up for success and counsel those in financial distress. Karen and her family recently downsized, selling 85% of their possessions to be auctioned off and keeping only the bare necessities. Karen’s passion for financial literacy is deeply rooted in her faith, and she sees her work as a vocation that allows her to practice faithful generosity.

She joins Eddie and Chris to discuss our ties to money as proof of self-worth, her passion for financial literacy, the importance of budgeting, and the ways parents can educate their children about money early in their lives. She explains that being conscientious about our financial decisions requires us to search the depths of our souls for the reasons we value our money and the purposes behind what we purchase. When we are honest with ourselves about what we love, desire, and value, we can better align our inner passions with the investments we make. 

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