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Ep 35: You Don't Need More to Give More with Liz Fay
What happens when generosity becomes your answer to scarcity?
In this heartfelt conversation, host Tim Meisenheimer sits down with Liz Fay — a longtime friend, fellow teacher, and his very first financial planning client — to explore how money follows values. Liz shares how she learned finance at the library before ever carrying a balance, why generosity became her response to fear, and what it looked like to open her home so friends could walk out of debt together.
Together, they discuss the years of teaching through the pandemic, the yellow flags we often ignore, and the morning Liz realized she needed a different future. It's a story about courage, community, and the quiet strength that comes from aligning your finances with what matters most.
If you've ever wondered "Am I allowed to change?" or "How do I help a friend who's struggling?" — this episode is for you.
What You'll Learn-
Why money follows values — and how clarifying what matters most changes the way you spend, save, and give.
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How generosity dismantles fear and scarcity — the counterintuitive truth that giving actually leads to greater peace and freedom.
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Practical ways to walk with friends through debt — what it looks like to invite others into your home, your story, and your financial wisdom.
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How to recognize "yellow flags" of burnout — and why listening early can keep a good calling from becoming a crisis.
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What it means to start a new chapter faithfully — the courage it takes to leave a long-term role, even one you love, and trust God with what's next.
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Why generosity transforms both giver and receiver — how true wealth is measured not by accumulation, but by connection and character.
00:00 The Journey of Financial Awareness 03:04 Generosity as a Response to Scarcity 05:58 Navigating the Teaching Profession 08:54 Creating a Culture of Generosity 12:11 The Impact of Generosity on Relationships 15:11 Recognizing Yellow Flags in Life 18:04 The Courage to Change Careers 20:55 The Reciprocal Nature of Generosity
Resources Mentioned-
God and Money by Gregory Baumer & John Cortines – A biblical look at how generosity transforms the way we think about wealth and purpose.
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Debt-Proof Living by Mary Hunt – The book Liz found at the public library that first shaped her understanding of financial margin and living within her means.
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By Tim MeisenheimerWhat happens when generosity becomes your answer to scarcity?
In this heartfelt conversation, host Tim Meisenheimer sits down with Liz Fay — a longtime friend, fellow teacher, and his very first financial planning client — to explore how money follows values. Liz shares how she learned finance at the library before ever carrying a balance, why generosity became her response to fear, and what it looked like to open her home so friends could walk out of debt together.
Together, they discuss the years of teaching through the pandemic, the yellow flags we often ignore, and the morning Liz realized she needed a different future. It's a story about courage, community, and the quiet strength that comes from aligning your finances with what matters most.
If you've ever wondered "Am I allowed to change?" or "How do I help a friend who's struggling?" — this episode is for you.
What You'll Learn-
Why money follows values — and how clarifying what matters most changes the way you spend, save, and give.
-
How generosity dismantles fear and scarcity — the counterintuitive truth that giving actually leads to greater peace and freedom.
-
Practical ways to walk with friends through debt — what it looks like to invite others into your home, your story, and your financial wisdom.
-
How to recognize "yellow flags" of burnout — and why listening early can keep a good calling from becoming a crisis.
-
What it means to start a new chapter faithfully — the courage it takes to leave a long-term role, even one you love, and trust God with what's next.
-
Why generosity transforms both giver and receiver — how true wealth is measured not by accumulation, but by connection and character.
00:00 The Journey of Financial Awareness 03:04 Generosity as a Response to Scarcity 05:58 Navigating the Teaching Profession 08:54 Creating a Culture of Generosity 12:11 The Impact of Generosity on Relationships 15:11 Recognizing Yellow Flags in Life 18:04 The Courage to Change Careers 20:55 The Reciprocal Nature of Generosity
Resources Mentioned-
God and Money by Gregory Baumer & John Cortines – A biblical look at how generosity transforms the way we think about wealth and purpose.
-
Debt-Proof Living by Mary Hunt – The book Liz found at the public library that first shaped her understanding of financial margin and living within her means.