Most of us want something - a raise at work, more savings, less debt, upgrading, or downsizing - but do we do anything to achieve those things? Are we looking at specific ways to accomplish what we want, or do we resign these ideals as impossible hopes and dreams? In this episode, we talk about the differences between dreams and goals to show how having goals can change our lives better than dreams can. Listen, and let us know what you think!

Episode Resources:

https://www.secretsofsuccess.com/blog/the-strangest-secret-earl-nightingale

We usually avoid things in order to not deal with them in the moment. We may avoid a friend because they like to have long conversations but we’re in a hurry. We may avoid a highway because there’s a lot of traffic on it. However, avoiding only defers problems – that friend still wants to talk with you, and you still have to hit the road. It’s the same deal with our personal finances. Our responsibility of managing God’s money doesn’t go away just because we avoid thinking about it. So, what should we do? Our recommendations are in this episode. Give it a listen!

Episode Resources:

https://thefinancialbrand.com/news/financial-education/financial-avoidance-the-fears-and-habits-holding-your-customers-back-189384

One of the biggest money mistakes we can make involves lacking the knowledge to understand a financial decision but going forward anyway. This could include misunderstanding how different savings accounts work, how much it costs to borrow money, or generally how to get out of a bad financial situation. Fortunately, there is a panacea to financial ignorance – knowledge! Listen to learn more!

Episode Resources:

https://pfinance.substack.com/p/the-coast-of-financial-ignorance

Are luxuries something Christians should have? Can we live faithfully while enjoying this life's extravagant or very nice things, or would that be wrong? In this episode, we talk about what a luxury is and some things to consider regarding the question "Are luxuries wrong?".

"Am I pursuing a life of luxury or am I pursuing a life of righteousness?"

Episode Resources:

https://one2oneacademy.com/living-beyond-necessity-the-perils-and-pleasures-of-luxuries

https://www.history.com/articles/toilet-paper-hygiene-ancient-rome-china

Financial Dysmorphia can alter your perspective between how your money situation is and how you think it is. In this episode, we describe this in more detail, highlighting some causes and signs of Financial Dysmorphia. We end with some ways to overcome this for those who may struggle.

Episode Resources:

https://www.verywellmind.com/money-dysmorphia-8713617

https://www.themoneypages.com/household-bills/money-dysmorphia-what-is-it-and-how-to-spot-the-signs/

https://www.creditkarma.com/about/commentary/gen-z-and-millennials-are-obsessed-with-the-idea-of-being-rich-and-it-could-be-leading-to-money-dysmorphia

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353938

https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/body-dysmorphic-disorder

The prophet Jonah is best known for spending 3 days and nights in the belly of a great fish. However, there are a other things we can learn from Jonah that are more applicable to our lives, including how we approach our financial lives. In this episode, we take a common outline of the book of Jonah and put a financial spin to it: we can run from our finances, to our finances, with our finances, and ahead of our finances.

Episode Resources:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/truetamplin/2024/10/23/9-scary-personal-finance-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Many things have changed in the work environment, especially in the last five years. In this episode, we talk through some workplace trends that either are un-Christian or could lead to unholiness. The things we talk about include ghosting, scrolling, isolation, family, ingratitude, and fraud.

Episode Resources:

• https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-ghosting-5071864
• https://letsgrowleaders.com/2023/01/09/ghosting-at-work
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/isolated-at-work
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/platonic-love/202209/7-secrets-to-making-friends-as-an-adult?msockid=2e7cb6b3840762af1a98a47a852b637f

To be a Christian is to belong to God. We were lost in sin but God has bought us back from that punishment. Now we are His, and our lives should reflect that. In this episode, we talk about different ways we can reflect God with our finances.

Episode Resource:

• https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/borrow/financial-thumb-rules-follow-these-8-golden-rules-when-taking-a-loan/articleshow/106659964.cms?from=mdr

Doom spending is what happens when we use God’s money to deal with the stress of believing the world is doomed. Much like doom scrolling hinders our growth, doom spending hinders our ability to give effectively, save sufficiently, or plan adequately. In this episode, we talk about doom spending, describing a little more about what it is, talking about why people do it, and how we can overcome its temptation.

Episode Resources:

• https://believeinabudget.com/what-is-doom-spending-how-to-stop/
• https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/what-is-doom-spending
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomscrolling
• https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/waiting-in-an-instant-gratification-world/
• https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/spending/articles/what-is-doom-spending-and-how-can-you-avoid-it