Bountiful: The Heart of Money Management

By Christy Jenkins and Gary Jenkins

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Bountiful examines how Christians can maintain the proper perspective on material wealth and its purpose in our lives. Being rich in this world is very different than being rich toward God. Gary and Christy will look to the Scriptures to discuss how Christians can use their money and possessions to the glory of God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).

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08.03.2020

Bountiful Season 8, Episode 1 for Monday, August 3, 2020 As various areas are reopening after the pandemic, some people are talking about “returning to normal.” In this episode, Gary & Christy discuss this topic in general as well as ...

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08.03.2020 “Returning to Normal” (Bountiful S8E1) Bountiful Season 8, Episode 1 for Monday, August 3, 2020 As various areas are reopening after the pandemic, some people are talking about “returning to normal.” In this episode, Gary & Christy discuss this topic in general as well as ...
05.04.2020 “Avoiding Burnout” (Bountiful S7E9) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 9 for Monday, May 4, 2020 Burnout is stress-induced exhaustion. It can come from demanding jobs, overwhelming financial goals, or even close relationships. Burnout can impact us physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. It’s one of those ...
04.20.2020 “The Wealth Gap” (Bountiful S7E8) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 8 for Monday, April 20, 2020 Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, CEO’s, athletes, and other individuals have been wealthy, but it’s times like this that the conversation tends to turn against those who are very wealthy. ...
03.30.2020 “What Do I Do Now?” (Bountiful S7E7) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 7 for Monday, March 30, 2020 During a time of pandemic, you may have asked, “What do I do now?” From a personal finance perspective, we have a few suggestions: Don’t panic – retirement accounts lose ...
03.16.2020 “Helping Others In Need” (Bountiful S7E6) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 6 for Monday, March 16, 2020 This episode is being released in a time of worldwide turmoil. Middle Tennessee is still recovering from tornadoes that damaged property and claimed lives. The World Health Organization recently declared ...
03.02.2020 “Tidying Up and Sparking Joy” (Bountiful S7E5) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 5 for Monday, March 2, 2020 This title comes from a book by Marie Kondo who has trademarked a method of decluttering and reorganization called The KonMari Method. In this episode, Gary and Christy discuss this ...
02.17.2020 “Bountiful 101: Car Buying Basics” (Bountiful S7E4) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 4 for Monday, February 17, 2020 Bountiful 101 is part of a series where we take a subject, like buying an automobile, and break it down into rudimentary parts in order to remind us of some ...
02.03.2020 “The Myth of the Self-Made Man” (Bountiful S7E3) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 3 for Monday, February 3, 2020 The term “self-made” is one many of us have heard and, perhaps, used. In history, many people consider people like Benjamin Franklin and Frederick Douglass as self-made because they achieved ...
01.20.2020 “Bountiful 101: Retirement Basics” (Bountiful S7E2) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 2 for Monday, January 27, 2020 This episode digs into some of the basics around retirement – the what, why, when, and how. What is retirement, and is it something Christians should pursue? Why retire? When ...
01.06.2020 “The Most Important Money Move of the Year” (Bountiful S7E1) Bountiful Season 7, Episode 1 for Monday, January 6, 2020 For the first episode of 2020, we’re talking about what a lot of people talk about in early January – resolutions. How will the new year help you be a ...
12.23.2019 “How to Keep Your Cool During the Holidays” (Bountiful S6E15) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 15 for Monday, December 23, 2019 While this topic may not seem related to personal finance, keeping a level head, especially during busy times, can help prevent us from overspending or stressing out while we’re shopping ...
12.09.2019 “Resources for Personal Finance” (Bountiful S6E14) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 14 for Monday, December 9, 2019 Gary & Christy walk through some resources that can help us in our personal finances, no matter if we’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, have a lot of debt, or things are going ...
11.04.2019 “Swedish Death Cleaning” (Bountiful S6E13) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 13 for Monday, November 4, 2019 Gary and Christy discuss a topic from a book that helps provide a Biblical perspective on our material blessings. Episode Resources Introduction to Death Cleaning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXj3iy1Sgc4 Article about websites where ...
10.28.2019 “Tips For Meal Planning” (Bountiful S6E12) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 12 for Monday, October 28, 2019 This episode is about how to decide what to eat before it’s time to eat. Why discuss meal planning on this podcast? Because it can help us be less wasteful ...
10.21.2019 “Money Myths” (Bountiful S6E11) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 11 for Monday, October 21, 2019 In this episode, Gary & Christy talk about some myths regarding money, including: Is it good for my credit score to keep a balance on my credit card? Should I ...
10.08.2019 “Interview Tips” with Julie Glasshof (Bountiful S6E10) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 10 for Monday, October 7, 2019 We talk with Julie Glasshof, a legal recruiter for a staffing agency, about how to succeed as a candidate in a job interview. What do companies look for in a ...
09.30.2019 “Which Spouse Should Handle The Finances?” (Bountiful S6E9) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 9 for Monday, September 30, 2019 If you are married, how do you decide which spouse has responsibility over the family finances? Is it all delegated to one spouse or should both spouses get involved? These ...
09.24.2019 “Telecommuting” (Bountiful S6E8) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 8 for Monday, September 23, 2019 This episode is about working in your house for an organization that’s primarily outside of your house (aka telecommuting). Working from home (WFH) is a benefit some employers provide to ...
09.16.2019 “Money Lessons for Baby Boomers” (Bountiful S6E7) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 7 for Monday, September 16, 2019 There’s a lot of focus on providing money lessons to teenagers and young people starting on their own, but there are still some lessons about money that are good to ...
09.09.2019 “Money Lessons for Teens & Young People” (Bountiful S6E6) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 6 for Monday, September 9, 2019 Some people might think teenagers too young to learn about personal finances. The problem is that when they turn 18 and become adults, they aren’t suddenly given some magical knowledge ...
09.02.2019 “Work Life Balance” with Jonathan Medley (Bountiful S6E5) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 5 for Monday, September 2, 2019 You may have heard the term “work / life balance” but what is it and is it something Christians should think about? In this episode, Gary and Christy talk with ...
08.26.2019 “Starting Your Financial Roadmap” (Bountiful S6E4) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 4 for Monday, August 26, 2019 In this episode, recorded live at Polishing the Pulpit, Gary and Christy talk with Dale Hubbert about starting a financial roadmap. Dale has worked in financial services for several years, ...
08.19.2019 “Starving for More” (Bountiful S6E3) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 3 for Monday, August 19, 2019 We know our earthly possessions aren’t eternal, but we can still get a skewed perspective on material things, like when we intend to trade them up. We buy a “starter ...
08.12.2019 “Is Your Career Your Identity?” (Bountiful S6E2) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 2 for Monday, August 12, 2019 Is your identity wrapped up in your career? Do you put more effort into being a faithful employee or into being a faithful Christian? Do you treat another person based ...
08.05.2019 “Do I Deserve a Raise?” (Bountiful S6E1) Bountiful Season 6, Episode 1 for Monday, August 5, 2019 It is rare to hear someone say, “My employer pays me too much.” It’s more common to hear, “I should be paid more.” In this episode, Gary & Christy tackle ...
05.27.2019 “F.I.R.E. Drill” (Bountiful S5E17) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 17 for Monday, May 27, 2019 One of the trends in personal finance is called “FIRE” (Financial Independence, Retire Early). In this episode, Gary & Christy talk about the components of FIRE, discuss a little bit ...
05.20.2019 “Will A Man Rob God?” (Bountiful S5E16) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 16 for Monday, May 20, 2019 The title for this episode comes from Malachi 3:8 – “Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In your ...
05.13.2019 “Self-Care: A Necessity or a Luxury?” (Bountiful S5E15) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 15 for Monday, May 13, 2019 Do you view taking care of yourself as a necessity or a luxury? Is self-care a priority in your life, or do you view it as a selfish indulgence? In ...
05.06.2019 “Money Tips for Graduates” (Bountiful S5E14) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 14 for Monday, May 6, 2019 ‘Tis the season for graduations. For many graduates, they receive a diploma, degree, or other type of certificate, but they haven’t been taught how to live on their own financially. ...
04.29.2019 “How to Overcome Financial Embarrassment” (Bountiful S5E13) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 13 for Monday, April 29, 2019 Financial embarrassment happens when someone feels self-conscious about their personal finances. For example, you might experience this when people are talking about their finances, but their situation is significantly different ...
04.22.2019 “Is Social Media Worth It?” (Bountiful S5E12) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 12 for Monday, April 22, 2019 Our social connections are different than when our parents were our age. We are no longer restricted by location, which means we’re able to stay in touch with people from ...
04.15.2019 “Chasing the American Dream” (Bountiful S5E11) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 11 for Monday, April 15, 2019 The American Dream is, in a nutshell, the belief that through hard work and determination, anyone can achieve a better life for themselves, regardless of their background or social class. ...
04.01.2019 “Money Myths Part 2” (Bountiful S5E10) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 10 for Monday, April 1, 2019 This is a sequel to Season 3 Episode 3 entitled “Money Myths”. In it, we highlighted a few personal finance misconceptions like: keep a small balance not he credit card ...
03.18.2019 “How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster” (Bountiful S5E9) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 9 for Monday, March 18, 2019 In this episode, Gary and Christy talk about preparing for natural weather-related disasters like tornadoes, hurricanes, or floods. Preparation doesn’t guarantee safety or security, but it is good stewardship – ...
03.04.2019 “How To Deal With Financial Guilt” (Bountiful S5E8) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 8 for Monday, March 4, 2019 There are times when guilt is a positive thing because guilt can drive us to repentance. However, if we don’t know how to deal with guilt properly, we may find ...
02.25.2019 “Every Little Bit Helps” (Bountiful S5E7) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 7 for Monday, February 25, 2019 In this episode, Gary and Christy talk about how our attitude has a greater long-term impact on our financial health than only changing our actions. So much of personal finance ...
02.18.2019 “Should I Rent or Buy?”(Bountiful S5E6) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 6 for Monday, February 18, 2019 One of the biggest financial decisions we make is regarding our housing. If we live on our own, our monthly rent or monthly mortgage payment is probably one of the ...
02.11.2019 “Transitioning to a Single Paycheck Household” (Bountiful S5E5) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 5 for Monday, February 11, 2019 In this episode, Robert and Emily Hatfield talk to us about transitioning to living on a single paycheck. Some things we discussed include: Preparing to transition to a one-paycheck household ...
02.04.2019 “How to Overcome Financial Fears” (Bountiful S5E4) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 4 for Monday, February 4, 2019 For a lot of folks, personal finances are as scary as a haunted village on Halloween. Bank statements, credit card bills, 401(k)’s, IRA’s, taxes, and mortgages can seem to make ...
01.28.2019 “Is This Job Worth It?” (Bountiful S5E3) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 3 for Monday, January 28, 2019 The Bible tells us that in all labor there is profit (Proverbs 14:23) and whatever we do, we ought to work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men ...
01.21.2019 “Mine, Mine, Mine!” (Bountiful S5E2) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 2 for Monday, January 21, 2019 The material blessings we receive are not really ours; everything (we mean everything) belongs to God. However, like a toddler who is reluctant to share a toy or a snack, ...
01.14.2019 “How to Keep Your Financial Resolutions” (Bountiful S5E1) Bountiful Season 5, Episode 1 for Monday, January 13, 2019 It’s common in early January to set resolutions for the new year. As Christians, we are to be faithful in our stewardship of the blessings God gives us, so setting ...
11.26.2018 “How to Stop Overspending” (Bountiful S4E14) Bountiful Season 4, Episode 14 for Monday, November 26, 2018 The last 3 months of the year tend to be hard on bank accounts. For Halloween, we might buy costumes and candy as well as some decorations for the house. ...
11.19.2018 “Learning to Be Content” (Bountiful S4E13) Bountiful Season 4, Episode 13 for Monday, November 19, 2018 Are you content with what you have? If not, you can, like the apostle Paul, learn to be content. Contentment is something we continually work on; it’s a journey more ...
11.05.2018 “Short-Term Money Challenges” (Bountiful S4E12) Bountiful Season 4, Episode 12 for Monday, November 5, 2018 One of our goals as Christians ought to involve growing spiritually in the Lord. We want to live a life of consistent self-improvement so we can be more and more ...
10.29.2018 “A Haunted Financial Wasteland” (Bountiful S4E11) Bountiful Season 4, Episode 11 for Monday, October 29, 2018 In American society, many of us tend to waste some of our resources. We waste time, energy, money, or other things. At the same time, we wonder how it could ...
10.22.2018 “What to Know About Finances Before Getting Married” (Bountiful S4E10) Bountiful Season 4, Episode 10 for Monday, October 22, 2018 In this episode, Keith Kasarjian talks to us about what to know about finances before getting married. Some things we talked about include: Financial stress is a source of problems ...
10.15.2018 “Overcoming Financial Discouragement” (Bountiful S4E9) Bountiful Season 4, Episode 9 for Monday, October 15, 2018 Everybody has faced discouragement. How encouraging! But seriously, discouragement is part of living in this world, and God’s people aren’t immune to it. Elijah is a good example of a ...
10.08.2018 “Retirement Planning” with Dale Hubbert (Bountiful S4E8) Bountiful Season 4, Episode 8 for Monday, October 8, 2018 Gary and Christy talk with Dale Hubbert about financially preparing for retirement. Dale has worked in financial services for several years, and he is currently employed by a wealth management ...
10.01.2018 “What To Know Before Moving Out On Your Own” (Bountiful S4E7) Bountiful Season 4, Episode 7 for Monday, October 1, 2018 Nearly everyone, at some point, makes the decision to move out on their own. Maybe it’s because you’ve finished with your schooling, and you’re now ready to be independent. Maybe ...

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