Money Made Faithful With John Putnam

By John Putnam

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February 11, 2025171 - Love & Money - 5 Steps for a 'Less Stress, More Calm' Money Talk
Love and money are deeply connected, yet financial conversations can often feel stressful, emotional, or even avoided altogether.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, this episode explores why money talks can be challenging and how to transform them into moments of trust, connection, and teamwork.
We’ll walk through 5 practical steps to help you and your partner communicate openly, navigate financial decisions together, and build a stronger, more unified approach to money.
In this episode, John discusses:
The emotional impact of money in relationships
Why financial conversations can be difficult for couples
The importance of trust and communication in financial unity
Practical steps for having productive money talks
Key Takeaways:
Scheduling intentional money conversations ahead of time, rather than waiting for financial problem to surface, helps both of you have better chance to approach your talk with a calm and prepared heart and mind.
Creating a safe and judgment-free space, where both of you can actively listen and seek to understand, rather than blame, helps build trust and encourage open, honest dialogue about money.
Asking thoughtful questions instead of making assumptions allows couples to uncover each other’s financial fears, goals, and priorities, fostering greater alignment in their financial decisions.
When emotions escalate, taking a pause to pray and regain perspective helps refocus the conversation on unity rather than competition, guarding against arguments damaging the relationship.
Ending each money discussion with a plan for the next conversation ensures that financial communication remains consistent, strengthening financial unity and reducing long-term stress in the relationship.
“Schedule a money talk with your significant other this week—even if it's just 15 or 20 minutes. Make time for an open, honest conversation using these five tips and best practices I'm sharing today, and see how God moves through your honesty and unity.” JP
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February 04, 2025170 - It's Time to Achieve your Money Goals! - BONUS Insights & Tips
What if you could finally achieve your financial goals—and do it with clarity, purpose, and confidence?
In this bonus episode, we’re closing out the series with a powerful recap and diving into key strategies and 'pro tips' to help you stay on track all year long.
You’ll walk away with practical insights, biblical wisdom, and a renewed vision for aligning your finances with God’s greater plan. Let’s take this final step toward wise and faithful stewardship!
In this episode, John discusses:
The foundational framework for achieving financial goals
Overcoming obstacles and leveraging opportunities in your money journey
The importance of values in shaping financial decisions
Practical strategies to stay on track and remain faithful in stewardship
Key Takeaways:
Reflecting on past financial decisions—both the wins and the setbacks—provides clarity on what strategies have worked, what mistakes to avoid, and how to make wiser choices that align with your long-term financial vision.
Creating a goal acheivement plan that is centered on a strong vision, well-defined mission, and biblically grounded values not only gives direction and purpose to your money goals but also ensures they serve a greater kingdom impact rather than just personal gain.
Breaking large goals into small, intentional steps while tracking progress, adjusting strategies as needed, and celebrating milestones makes the process more manageable, sustainable, and rewarding over time.
Staying committed to faithful stewardship requires surrounding yourself with accountability partners, consistently seeking God’s wisdom through prayer, and embracing financial discipline as a long-term commitment rather than a short-term effort.

“God is with you every step of the way. He is your guide, He is your provider, and He is your strength and wisdom. Every step you take in wise and faithful financial stewardship creates ripples of impact not only throughout your finances but also throughout your life, your family, and God's kingdom.”

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January 28, 2025169 - It's Time to Achieve Your Money Goals! - #4 of 4: Set your Values
In today’s episode, we’re wrapping up the final part of our four-part series (well almost...there's a bonus episode to come!) on achieving your money goals in 2025 by focusing on the power you tap into as you SET YOUR VALUES.
Values align your financial decisions, keep you grounded in who you’re called to be, as part of God's greater story. We’ll explore three steps to define, energize, and live out your values, helping you stay on course for wise and faithful stewardship.
Let’s finish this series strong and with purpose!

In this episode, John discusses:
The role of values in achieving financial goals
Guidelines for defining personal core values
The importance of aligning values with faith-based principles
Practical ways to integrate values into daily financial decisions

Key Takeaways:
Identify your core values by prayerfully reflecting on scriptural truths, such as Galatians 5:22-23, and focus on qualities like generosity, patience, or faithfulness that align with who you are and who God is calling you to become.
Add descriptive words to your values (e.g., “peaceful patience” or “intentional generosity”) and write detailed explanations to clarify what those values mean in practice, ensuring they inspire and motivate your financial journey.
Keep your values visible by writing them down, displaying them prominently in places like the door of your refrigerator or family vision board, and regularly discussing them during meals or meetings to reinforce their importance.
Let your values serve as a guide for every financial decision—whether saving, giving, spending and more—so that you and your choices remain faithful to God’s plan, reflect your priorities, and create a lasting legacy of unity and purpose.

“When your lessons are fresh, your vision is clear, your mission is aligned, and your values are being lived out, you become the person God is creating you to be, using your financial resources wisely to help you achieve your money goals.”

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January 21, 2025168 - It's Time to Achieve your Money Goals! - #3 of 4: Set your Mission
Welcome to part three of our four-part series on achieving our 2025 financial goals! Today, we’re focusing on SET YOUR MISSION—turning vision into actionable, faith-aligned steps.
We’ll explore four practical moves to stay on track, adaptable, and intentional in our finances in our ongoign spirit of wise and faithful stewardship.
In this episode, John discusses:
Creating a mission that bridges vision with daily action
Turning financial goals into steps with the SMART framework
Building accountability by sharing our mission
Adapting plans when challenges arise
Key Takeaways:
By breaking down our financial vision into actionable steps, such as tracking expenses, setting specific spending limits, or automating savings transfers, we create a clear and manageable path to align our daily decisions with long-term goals.
Crafting goals that are specific, measurable, actionable, risky in a good way, and time-bound, ensures our mission remains focused, achievable, and motivating.
Sharing our mission with a faith-centered “money buddy” who values honesty, integrity, and biblical wisdom provides us with accountability, prayerful encouragement, and the constructive feedback we need to stay on course.
When life throws unexpected obstacles, such as unplanned expenses or time constraints, we can prayerfully adjust our plans, taking detours as needed while remaining faithful to God’s vision for our financial journey.
“Remember, God's plans for you are good, and He equips you to steward your finances wisely and faithfully. With Him, your mission is not only possible but powerful.”
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January 14, 2025167 - It's Time to Achieve Your Money Goals! - #2 of 4: Set your Vision
In this episode, we’re exploring the critical second step to achieving your money goals: crafting a clear vision.
If you’ve ever felt stuck or like your goals are drifting out of reach, this is for you. Together, we’ll unpack three actionable steps to help you envision a future aligned with God’s purpose, bringing clarity and inspiration to your financial journey.
Don’t miss this chance to SET YOUR VISION and move closer to achieving your money goals in 2025!

In this episode, John discusses:
The importance of setting a clear and compelling financial vision
Common struggles individuals face when working toward financial goals
The role of vision in guiding purposeful financial decisions
Practical steps for envisioning and describing a financially aligned future

Key Takeaways:
A compelling financial vision includes vivid and specific details about future financial progress, such as reducing debt, increasing giving, and cultivating peaceful financial conversations rooted in faith.
Envisioning "money moments," like saving, investing, and spending, within a future-focused framework helps bring clarity and direction to financial planning while aligning actions with long-term faith-driven goals.
The strength of a clear financial vision lies in its ability to act as a motivating guide, helping individuals avoid aimless drifting and remain purposeful in their financial decisions.
Grounding a financial vision in prayer and aligning it with God’s purpose ensures it serves not only as a personal roadmap but also as a faithful reflection of spiritual stewardship.

“Setting your vision is not a magic formula. It's about prayerfully creating a clear and compelling picture of where you feel God is leading you. It takes time, effort, and courage to maintain your focus and commitment.”

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January 07, 2025166 - It's Time to Achieve your Money Goals! - #1 of 4: Set your Lessons
In this episode, we’re starting 2025 by taking the first step toward achieving your financial goals: reflecting on your past to SET YOUR LESSONS!
I’ll guide you through key questions and the “10 money moments” framework to uncover lessons from what worked and what didn’t last year.
These insights will help you build on successes, avoid mistakes, and align your goals with God’s plan for faithful stewardship. Let’s lay the foundation for a successful and faith-filled financial journey this year!

In this episode, John discusses:
Why financial goal-setting often fails
The role of 'lessons learned' in shaping a successful financial goal achievement
Using a biblical perspective to reflect on past financial decisions
A step-by-step approach to uncovering insights from your financial history

Key Takeaways:
Achieving your financial goals starts with reflecting on your past decisions, as this helps identify the patterns, obstacles, and successes that shape your financial journey.
Asking focused questions like “What worked well and why?” helps uncover practical habits and motivations, laying a strong foundation for making better financial choices this year.
Evaluating your financial behavior across the "10 money moments" (e.g., giving, saving, investing, spending, and planning, etc.) ensures a well-rounded understanding of your financial habits and opportunities for growth.
Setting your financial lessons as the first step of your goal-setting journey allows you to build on past successes, avoid repeating mistakes, and align your actions with biblical principles for faithful stewardship.

“Setting money goals is easy. Achieving money goals, not so much. It's pretty tough.”

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December 24, 2024165 - A Short Christmas Eve Story
In this special Christmas Eve episode, we’re sharing a timeless tale that has touched hearts for generations: The Man and the Birds. This story, popularized by Paul Harvey, offers a profound reflection on trust, understanding, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Join me for a few moments of inspiration as we explore the beauty of God’s invitation to us, and consider how we can extend that same invitation to others this season. Merry Christmas!
In this episode, John discusses:
The spirit of Christmas
The story of "The Man and the Birds"
The invitation of "Adeste Fidelis" - "O' Come All Ye Fathful"
Key Takeaways:
"Adeste Fidelis," (O' Come All Ye Faithful) is more than just a song, it is an invitation—a pivotal aspect of our story today, aimed at encouraging the faithful to find and follow Jesus during this Christmas season.
"The Man and the Birds", author unknown, was made popular by the legendary radio host Paul Harvey, who shared it every Christmas for decades.
The parable unfolds with a man who, despite being a kind and decent person, struggles with the idea of Jesus and his birth.
On a snowy Christmas Eve, the man's profound encounter with a flock of small birds seeking refuge becomes a poignant metaphor for the story and invitation of Jesus.
“Is there someone in your life—a friend, a neighbor, or a co-worker—who needs an invitation to a Christmas Eve service tonight? Maybe you've been wanting to invite them to church. Well, today might be the perfect opportunity.”

Resources Mentioned:
ADESTE FIDELIS (arr. for bells): https://youtu.be/Cgj4Sr1dskc?feature=shared
The Man and the Birds Christmas Story: https://www.manandthebirds.com/
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December 17, 2024164 - The Star, the Lie & the Path - 3 Lessons from a Christmas Encore
This Christmas, we’re looking to the three wise men in Matthew 2 for timeless lessons in financial stewardship. Their journey reveals the importance of choosing the right guiding star, avoiding deceptive influences, and embracing new paths. Join me as we uncover how their wisdom can help us navigate financial uncertainty with faith, clarity, and purpose, aligning our resources with God’s truth this season.

In this episode, John discusses:
Choosing the right guiding star for financial decisions
Avoiding deception in financial stewardship
Embracing adaptability in uncertain financial times
Aligning financial goals with God’s truth

Key Takeaways:
Financial decisions should center on God’s truth, helping us avoid distractions like societal pressures, market trends, or misplaced priorities that can lead us astray.
Staying spiritually grounded and prayerful enables us to discern and steer clear of deceptive influences, such as unwise advice or predatory financial practices, that undermine faithful stewardship.
The Magi’s decision to take a new path home highlights the importance of being adaptable in our financial journeys, trusting God’s guidance to reveal better opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls.
Aligning our financial goals with Scripture through intentional prayer and reflection helps us stay faithful in the face of challenges while keeping God’s purpose at the center of our choices.

“As we're thinking about our financial goals and stewardship, when we devote that to prayer, God can show us new and unexpected paths toward our wise and faithful money journey. And that one path that we know is always true is Jesus.”

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December 11, 2024163 - 3 Encouraging Lessons of Provision from the First Christmas
Christmas is here, and with it comes unique financial pressures—stretching budgets, meeting expectations, and planning holiday celebrations. But what if this season holds deeper lessons from the Nativity story?
In this episode, we’ll respectfully observe three ways God’s provision can bring peace and purpose to your Christmas: by being present, open, and simple.
Together, as we celebrate this special season, we’ll explore how unexpected blessings and thoughtful simplicity can transform your holiday experience into one of joy and faithful stewardship.

In this episode, John discusses:
Exploring financial pressures and expectations during the Christmas season
Lessons from the Nativity story and their relevance for us
Recognizing and embracing God's provision in unexpected ways
Christmas plans to focus on meaningful traditions and spiritual growth

Key Takeaways:
Be present by focusing on the resources and circumstances God has already provided, trusting that even when things don’t go as planned—God can use your current situation to accomplish incredible things.
Stay open to unexpected blessings, knowing that God often provides in ways we don’t anticipate
Reflect on how you might be the provision for someone else - consider how you can bring financial support, kindness, or encouragement to someone in need during this season.
Embrace simplicity, allowing space to celebrate the profound peace and humility of Christ’s birth in the Nativity.

“God may be providing something for you, but also be open to the opportunity that you may be the special provision for someone else in God's greater story.”

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December 03, 2024162 - A Giving Tuesday interview with Brandon Davis, President, NCF Carolinas
It's a special Giving Tuesday episode and I'm joined by Brandon Davis, president of National Christian Foundation (NCF) Carolinas, to explore how generosity brings love, hope and healing in the aftermath of disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Brandon shares inspiring stories of resilience and practical ways to support impacted communities through giving and prayer, encouraging everyone to play a role in both immediate relief and long-term recovery.

In this episode, we discuss:
The transformative power of generosity
The role of generosity in supporting disaster relief and recovery
How NCF facilitates impactful giving
Integrating prayer and action in responding to crises

Key Takeaways:
Generosity is a powerful expression of love and faith, as shown by NCF donors and so many others who have increased giving, sending more grants and funds to disaster relief.
Local non-profits and ministries have focused their mission into disaster recovery, clearing roads, housing volunteers, and more, aiding communities in Western North Carolina.
Prayer is central to impactful giving, inspiring donors to support with spiritual intent and sustained commitment.

“Prepare the way with prayer. Sometimes we jump to doing without preparing the way with prayer. So, I have to remind myself and others around me constantly to prepare the way with prayer.” - Brandon Davis

“My prayer is that [this episode] would inspire you and encourage you in your generous journey to impact the culture for God's glory, whether that is in Western North Carolina, your church, your city, your community, your nation, or somewhere else in the world.” - John Putnam

Resources Mentioned:
How to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene: https://www.ncfgiving.com/stories/how-to-help-victims-of-hurricane-helene/
How to Give Effectively in Times of Crisis and Beyond: https://www.ncfgiving.com/stories/how-to-give-effectively-in-times-of-crisis-and-beyond/

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