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If saving has never really clicked for you, this episode is for you.

And it's not because you lack discipline, but because nobody ever actually showed you how. In this episode I'm sharing five practical habits to help you start saving (maybe for the very first time) starting with the one question most financial content completely skips: your why.

I'm opening up about my own story of spending every dollar I made in college, graduating with a finance degree and zero savings, and how everything changed when my husband and I finally got serious about our money. I'm also sharing the personal reason saving matters so deeply to me.

Because habits without a strong enough reason don't stick. But when you know your why? Everything else starts to fall into place.

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What if the goals you have been too afraid to say out loud - paying off all your debt, going on a really nice vacation, retiring early - were not too big? What if they were actually placed there on purpose?

In this episode I'm talking about how to set goals that are holy and ambitious at the same time and how to hold them with open hands without losing your peace in the process.

We're covering why short term and long term goals require completely different postures, how to give every goal its own category so nothing is competing for your money, and why seventy percent of the information plus a step of faith is enough to start.

Because God is not intimidated by your ambition. He created it. And your job is to plan faithfully and trust Him with the rest.

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You looked at your tax return and your jaw dropped, not because the number was bad, but because it was really good. And then you looked at your bank account and something sank.

You made good money. So where did it go?

In this episode I'm having a real conversation with you - not a shaming one, but a big sister one. Because I want you to get angry. Not at yourself, but at your debt. There is a big difference.

I'm sharing something personal that happened in my own business recently and why having no debt payments gave us a peace that no income level could have bought us. And then I'm giving you 5 real and tactical steps to actually do something about it today.

Because you deserve to feel the money you make, not just see it on a tax return and wonder where it disappeared to.

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The thing standing between you and financial peace isn't a math problem. It's a lie, actually multiple lies from the enemy sitting on your should, whispering into your ear.

In this episode I'm exposing 3 of the biggest lies Christian women believe about money and replacing every single one with what God's Word actually says.

We're talking about the discipline lie, the "that's my husband's job" lie, and the "I don't have enough to start" lie. Because the enemy is sneaky and he knows that a woman who is financially grounded, generous, and intentional is dangerous to his plans.

Buckle up, this one got me fired up!!! I hope it does the same for you.

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What if building wealth looked less like having it all figured out and more like planting a single seed?

Warren Buffett once said that someone is sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree a long time ago. And in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to plant yours (even if you feel completely overwhelmed by where to start).

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In this episode, I'm breaking down the three most common reasons your cash flow feels stretched even when the income looks great on paper and none of them have anything to do with how hard you work or how much you make.

We're talking about the housing cost benchmark nobody tells you about (and why mortgage companies are not your friend when it comes to this), what happens when everything feels like a priority and nothing actually gets funded, and why more income without a plan just gives you a more expensive version of the same problem.

If you've ever looked at your bank account at the end of the month and thought, "where did it all go?" this episode is for you.

To calculate housing payment ratio: add up mortgage/rent, taxes, insurance, HOA and utility bills. Then divide this amount by your household total take home pay (i.e. what you pay yourself + your husband's paychecks). Multiply this by 100 and you get your percentage.

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I almost didn't call this podcast Finance for Christian Moms because I don't have every Bible story memorized. But God showed me that my relationship with Him has changed everything, including how I handle money. And that is exactly what this episode is about.

Stewardship gets thrown around a lot in Christian circles but what does it actually look like in real life? Today I'm walking you through three simple steps to start your stewardship journey.

This one is practical, faith filled, and I'm even sharing the scary God moment that led me to leave my job in 2024 and how I wouldn't be here talking to you today if I hadn't listened.

May 1st is right around the corner. This is your nudge.

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Ignoring debt doesn't make it disappear, it just gives it more time to grow.

In this episode, I'm giving you three momentum building moves to help you stop living with your debt and actually start tackling it. We're talking about facing the real numbers, building a vision for what your life looks like without those monthly payments hanging over you, and picking a payoff method you can commit to today.

Because here's what I know to be true, it is really hard to invest for your future when you're still paying for your past. And your future is worth fighting for.

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The AC breaks. The car needs new tires. Life happens and I don't want it to ruin your wealth building plans.

In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly why you need an emergency fund, how much to save depending on your season, and where to actually put it so it's working for you.

We're keeping it practical, faith grounded, and simple because this is one of the most important foundations you can build for your family's financial peace.

If you're ready to stop letting unexpected expenses derail everything you've worked for, this one's for you.

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Tax refund just hit? Record revenue month? Unexpected gift from a family member? Before you spend a single dollar, listen to this.

In this episode, I am breaking down my simple, faith grounded framework for what to do the moment a big influx of money lands in your account. Whether you're a mom, a business owner, or both - this is the order of operations nobody taught you but everybody needs.

It's about being intentional - so you can give more, stress less, and build a legacy that outlives you.

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