In this episode of our season of Faithfully Funded, we tackle some of the most pressing financial topics facing families today — from inflation and rising costs of college to insurance, budgeting, and beyond. Miranda explores the questions and concerns that are on everyone’s mind, helping listeners understand how these trends impact daily life and long-term planning.Matt joins with his unique perspective, drawing from his framework on the Five Uses of Money and providing practical insights for navigating uncertainty while keeping God at the center. Together, they discuss how to make informed, faith-filled decisions that honor God, protect your family, and prepare for the future with confidence and purpose.Biblical Rooting: Proverbs 21:5 — “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.”Show Resources:The Bible (NET Version)The Two Sides of Every Dollar, (Miller) https://tinyurl.com/MMillerAmazonGod & Money, (Cortines & Baumer)All the Teachings of Jesus, (Lockyer)Managing God's Money, (Alcorn)Neither Poverty Nor Riches (Blomberg)Simple Money, Rich Life (Lotich)Money, Possessions, and Eternity (Alcorn)(Please note: We may share links to external resources for your convenience. However, this does not imply full endorsement of the entire site, author, or organization. The views expressed may differ from our own.)Your Support Matters:This podcast is a branch of Stepping Forward Ministries, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using the unwavering truths of God’s Word to teach, equip, and empower people to step forward in their relationship with Christ. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is through this podcast! To learn more about us, visit www.steppingfwd.org.Want to connect, support, or take a step of faith? Whether you have a story to share, want to sponsor our podcast, support the mission, or learn how to follow Jesus—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s put faith into action together!👉 Click here to connect with us. Don’t forget to add us on your social media accounts! You can find us at @steppingfwdministries across all platforms!Disclaimer:Southern Soul Chats and Stepping Forward Ministries are not a church, pastoral authority, or licensed counseling service. While we aim to equip and encourage you through biblical truth and personal testimonies, all content shared is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. By listening, you acknowledge that you engage with this content voluntarily and accept full responsibility for how you apply it in your life.