I interview George Burns, the creator/co-founder of The Master's Purpose which seeks to empower Christian entrepreneurs and church leaders with biblical business development. 

George and I discuss his personal story of becoming a coach, and what motivated individuals should look (out) for when looking for a great coach and/or program. 

We also discuss biblical principles of business and wealth building, and the motives behind stewardship and generosity. 

Lastly, we look back on a life lived with God's purposes in mind, and examine what a healthy approach to "retirement" looks like. 

Be sure to explore the many free resources on George's website, and also check out his fantastic podcast: Entrepreneurs on Fire for Christ

Enjoy this conversation, and as always - God bless, and Mine On!

Here it is - my 1st ever interview! And who better to have an honest conversation with than my beautiful wife Victoria? We recount our love story, and reflect on how we prepared financially for marriage. We share honestly about our money "parties" and discuss our current financial management. 

We also talk about how we got started on our FI journey, including the documentary that helped get us on the same page: https://www.playingwithfire.co/the-documentary/ 

I share several resources that have educate us and helped us to optimize our finances. You can read the seminal FIRE article from Mr Money Mustache: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/13/the-shockingly-simple-math-behind-early-retirement/ 

Looking for an excellent budgeting app? I'd recommend Dave Ramsey's Every dollar: https://www.everydollar.com/ 

And if you want to chop your grocery bill down, find delicious and affordable meals on the meal lime app: https://www.mealime.com/ 

Ultimately the pursuit of FI is a marathon - not a sprint - and an adventure that we daily surrender to the Lord. He alone knows what we truly need, and He alone can provide for our needs. We hope you will be inspired and empowered to start on your own FI journey as the Lord would lead you. 

God bless, and mine on!

Introducing a new segment to our show: Time Diamonds! A shorter episode devoted to exploring an invaluable gem that adds more time or helps you make the most of the time you got! Todays #timediamond is the practice of meditation. We look at a biblical approach to meditation, and explore the financial and wellness. 

Check out: https://www.headspace.com/meditation-101/what-is-meditation to sign up for a headspace account where you can enjoy guided meditation on a variety of topics, including coping with financial stress. 

Also, JL Collins put out an excellent guided meditation to help calm your nerves during a stock market dip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOGU94eL07E

Thanks for listening, and Mine On!

Does God laugh at our plans? If not, how can we exercise a submissive heart in our planning as we pursue financial independence? This life is full of temptation to go our own way and make something for ourselves. But if God knows the plans He has for us, what role do we play in realizing these plans. Do we merely show up and drift through life, or can we take a proactive approach to mapping the course of our lives, while also remaining obedient to God's leading?

We look at the groundbreaking book Who Moved My Cheese? to explore the psychology of handling change, especially when it comes to our pursuit of FI. We also look at what God's word says about dealing with fear and placing our faith in God in every situation. 

Spoiler! Change is opportunity for growth and great reward!

We look Dave's final 3 baby steps and explore strategies to hack college, optimize housing and build wealth. 

see the following links mentioned in our episode:

https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/29/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/ 

https://www.scholarships.com/

We examine baby steps 3 & 4 and take a hard look at a 3-6 month emergency fund, as well as the best investment principles.

In part 1 we examine Dave Ramsey's 1st 2 baby steps to assess the merits and shortcomings of his philosophy in aiding our pursuit of financial independence.

We dig into James Clear's Book Atomic Habits to explore the relationship of intentionally designed habits in attaining long term goals.

We look at the cure for anxiety: godliness and contentment in God. Let God free you from anxiety - especially as it pertains to your finances -as you daily proclaim His goodness, see yourself as valuable in His eyes, and seek 1st His kingdom and righteousness.