Seeking First

2020 has been wild. But there are some lessons that are good to learn and this is the perfect season to remember them.

It's been a while. And what a year to say the least. But we have something to hope in and to hope for if we know where to look. Take a listen and reflect with me. Merry Christmas.

I am back! What have I been up to? A LOT. Season 2 is going to kick off soon. You can look forward to many different topics this season from politics to the Coronavirus pandemic to justice issues. Listen in for more info on what to expect. 

There is no real war on Christmas.  That is typically used as political propaganda. The truth is, the war that Christ came to fight is already won. But we do have to fight to keep focused on what really matters this Christmas. Here is some encouragement to have the focus of Christmas not be the gifts under the tree but the gift given that would be eventually hung on a tree.

Economic Study of Christmas Spending

https://fortunly.com/statistics/christmas-spending-statistics/

In this episode we talk with Omar and Jeneen Barlow who are raising 3 amazing children and have taught them principals of stewardship that they share with our audience.  Grab a pen and paper and take notes on tidbits that might be helpful to you and your household.  They have an event coming up that may be of interest to you.  Check it out!!  

The Destiny Statement Institute (Web-Based): 

www.allovertheplacenomore.com

Handling your finances as a married couple can be the source of a lot of marital discord.  Choosing to even engage in a relationship can be impacted by your financial position.  Join me as I discuss issues of faith and finance with my husband, Rev. Frederick L. Harvey, II.  We will make references to the following article: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-marriage-rate-down-men-money-partner-earn-making-cash-black-white-20190909-hk56ibd3t5airg43gxmtwxhhoi-story.html?fbclid=IwAR1UvAsje2fcy72Yp91l1uWvCMApBb6HTW_vVqcr9kCM9s68yjy20EmE7C8

Every generation starting at zero or less than zero leaves entire families financially struggling generation after generation. There's got to be a better way.  But what is the best way to begin to carve out a new legacy within your family?  Rev. Chris Holland joins me again for this episode when we discuss generational wealth and how to keep the fundamentals of creating it at the forefront of your wealth building strategies.  

Statistical data from this episode taken from https://www.epi.org/blog/the-racial-wealth-gap-how-african-americans-have-been-shortchanged-out-of-the-materials-to-build-wealth/

How do you and your siblings get along financially? What are each of your financial personalities? Many siblings might fight over various elements of money, but how can we avoid these fights? 

We have reached the last financial personality in our Money on Purpose series. We finish up with a familiar guest, Carrie Campbell who has the financial personality of a Spender.  What does it mean to be a spender and how do spenders balance their finances with their faith? 

Risk takers make the world go 'round.  They are the ones who go out and start businesses, make us long for adventure and know how to show us a good time.  But when is a risk too much? How do risk takers reel it in? Join us on this episode where we talk with a born risk taker who will show us the way!