🎙️ Live from Stephen F. Austin State Park

Faith - Finances - What Matters Most

Episode Chapters

00:00:00 Opening & Purpose

Welcome to the Missional Money Podcast. Jim sets the tone for the episode, explains the relaunch, and outlines how faith, finance, and purpose come together.

00:02:10 Faith and Finance Storytime

A real-life story connecting everyday financial decisions with deeper questions of faith, stewardship, and trust.

00:04:10 Financial Planning Resources (3 Checklists)

An overview of three practical tools designed to bring clarity and confidence:

1. Important Numbers — Annual limits & key planning figures
2. Important Dates — Tax, retirement & planning deadlines
3. Master List of Goals — Clarifying what matters most

00:13:25 Apple Home School Feature (Apple Podcasts Notes & Timestamps)

How to use Apple Podcasts show notes and timestamps to get more value from each episode and access shared resources.

00:22:40 Make Your Money Count Excerpt

A focused excerpt highlighting how starting with what matters most creates a stronger foundation for financial decisions.

00:35:15 Blue Book Spiritual Reflection & Close

A closing spiritual reflection tying together mission, money, and meaning, followed by final thoughts and next steps.Featured tools in this episode:

00:13:25 – Apple Home School Feature A short, practical Apple productivity lesson inspired by the Apple Home School journey with Caleb and Maddie—simple tools to build confidence and clarity with your Apple devices.

00:22:40 – Make Your Money Count Excerpt A featured concept from Make Your Money Count: Connecting Your Resources to What Matters Most, exploring how financial decisions can reflect faith and purpose.

00:35:15 – Blue Book Spiritual Reflection & Close A closing reflection designed to slow things down and re-center through Scripture, biblical wisdom, insights from Christian thinkers, and moments for gratitude and perspective.

Episode Description

Welcome to the relaunch of the Missional Money Podcast, recorded live from Stephen F. Austin State Park—a place that invites reflection, clarity, and perspective.

In this episode, host Jim Munchbach, CFP®, reintroduces the heart of the show and outlines what’s ahead in this new season: weekly conversations about aligning your money with what matters most, with faith and purpose at the center.

What to Expect Each Week

Each episode of Missional Money follows four core segments:

1. Financial Planning Resource or Investment Insight
2. Apple Home School – Practical Apple Productivity
3. Make Your Money Count – Book Excerpt
4. Blue Book Study – Spiritual Reflection

Each segment is designed to be practical, reflective, and usable—helping you connect your financial resources to your mission.

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🕊️ New episodes release weekly featuring faith-based financial guidance, practical Apple productivity tips, purpose-centered money conversations, and Scripture-inspired reflection.

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Let’s grow together in faith, finances, and purpose.

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Succession Planning for Business Owners, Investors, and Financial AdvisorsSuccession Planning: 7 Critical StepsSuccession planning is a critical process that impacts both investors and their investment advisors. Understanding this process ensures that clients' financial interests are protected and that advisors can smoothly transition their businesses when necessary. Here’s a guide to help you and your investment advisor navigate this important journey together.Watch it on YouTube!

Purpose-Centered Financial PlanningSponsored by BayRock Financial For Women of Wealth, Business Leaders, and Financial Planning ProfessionalsPurpose-Centered Financial Planning: Aligning Your Financial Goals with Your Values

In today's complex financial landscape, many individuals and business owners struggle to find financial advice that truly aligns with their values and long-term goals. Purpose-Centered Financial Planning aims to bridge this gap by focusing on What Matters Most to clients, offering a holistic approach that integrates their personal and professional aspirations.

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Day 7: Clarifying What Matters Most - to You 📽‼️

Welcome to Day 7 of "30 Days to Make Your Money Count." Today, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and clarity as we explore the importance of defining what matters most to you.
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MM Intro 2024

Meet The Millionaire Next DoorThe Millionaire Next Door was written by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko. The Millionaire Next Door was originally published in 1996.

The book explores the concept of wealth accumulation and challenges common misconceptions about millionaires.

The authors conducted extensive research to understand the characteristics, habits, and lifestyles of millionaires in the United States.

The main premise of the book is that many millionaires are not the flashy, extravagant individuals often portrayed in the media.

Instead, the millionaires next door tend to live modest and unassuming lives. The authors identify seven key characteristics of these “millionaires next door”:

1. Frugality: Many millionaires are diligent about controlling their expenses and living within their means.
2. Savings and Investing: Millionaires focus on saving a significant portion of their income and investing wisely. They prioritize long-term financial goals over short-term consumption.
3. Education: Education is highly valued among millionaires. They tend to be lifelong learners and invest in their own knowledge and skills.
4. Entrepreneurship: A significant portion of millionaires are self-employed or own small businesses. Entrepreneurial ventures have contributed to their financial success.
5. Avoiding Debt: Millionaires tend to avoid excessive debt and are cautious about taking on financial liabilities.
6. Ownership of Appreciating Assets: Millionaires often invest in assets that appreciate over time, such as real estate, stocks, and businesses.
7. Discipline and Persistence: Achieving millionaire status requires discipline, hard work, and perseverance over the long term.

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Amazon Employee Investment StrategiesHey Amazon employees, welcome to an enlightening episode of The Missional Money Podcast. Today, we're exploring Amazon 401k Optimization Strategies with an eye on maximizing returns and minimizing risk. Back in 2019, Nick had $100,000 invested solely in the VANGUARD TARGET 2040 Blended Fund. However, after meeting with me (Jim Munchbach, CFP® Professional, for a quick Financial Planning Review, I suggested that Nick consider putting a couple of my favorite investment strategies to work in his Amazon 401k plan. I wanted to test my marketing team with our new army of AI soldiers (too many to list here in this post, much more to come in future posts about AI and the AI Tools we use at BayRock Financial). Watch this Video in YouTube!

What is Fiduciary Advice?

• What is Fiduciary Advice by Investopedia
• What is Fiduciary? Let's Ask Clark
• Independent Fiduciary Advice vs. Financial Advisor
• Fiduciary Advice vs. Financial Planning Education
• Fiduciary Advice vs. Financial Coaching 
• Independent Fiduciary Advice Fee Structure
• Hidden Fees and Conflicts of Interest
• Fiduciary Advisory Client Onboarding
• Client Onboarding Risk Tolerance
• Client Intake Forms
• Client Onboarding Legal Documents
• Client Onboarding Agreements
• Fiduciary Advice and Advisor Coordination
• The Financial Planning Gap Analysis

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Hi, I'm Jim Munchbach, CFP® Professional and Independent Fiduciary Advisor. As CEO of BayRock Financial, I provide Financial Planning and Investment Management services to clients who pay me a fee to be their Independent Fiduciary Advisor.

I also provide lots of free Financial Coaching for DIY Investors with educational content on my blog and social media platforms. I specialize in helping small business owners Save More Money, Pay Lower Taxes, And Build a Better Retirement 💼💰

📚 Background & Expertise: I spent the first half of my career on Wall Street, learning the secret sauce of wealth management. As a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional (CFP®), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU®), I possess the knowledge and skills to help you navigate the complexities of the financial world. 💼📚

💡 Value I Offer: As an Independent Fiduciary Advisor, I'm dedicated to helping individual investors, families, and business owners manage the risk and opportunity of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their highest purpose.🚀

🔹Independent Fiduciary Advice at BayRock Financial, a Texas based RIA. Jim Munchbach, CEO and CFP® Professional.

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Getting Started on your Financial Planning Journey

Getting started can be a little scary. Or, it can be exciting. I'm getting started with a new Fitness Coach - Justin Howell. Today's lesson is Getting Started, you can watch Justin's video on YouTube

Here's how Justin opens his video: "Thoreau once said that human life is wasted in waiting."

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” “A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone.” “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” “For my greatest skill has been to want but little.”

Let him practise the minor virtues. How much of human life is lost in waiting! let him not make his fellow-creatures wait. How many words and promises are promises of conversation! Let his be words of fate.

Justin talks about the concept of wasting time and waiting instead of taking action to pursue happiness and do things we love. It emphasizes the importance of not just waiting for the right time to start making positive changes in our lives, such as improving nutrition and exercise habits, but also having a plan that fits our individual needs and motivations. 

Justin suggests seeking guidance from fitness professionals and being open to their advice, even if it involves facing challenges because it will be hard.

Justin offers support and complimentary consultations to those who are committed to changing their lifestyle and achieving their goals and he encourages us to start now by thinking about what we want to accomplish and researching ways to help us succeed. 

The key message is to not give up hope, seek assistance, and be honest with ourselves when creating a plan for personal growth.

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