Money can be one of the biggest sources of tension in a marriage, but it doesn’t have to be. Ron Blue is a financial expert; he’s authored more than 20 books on personal finance from a biblical lens, devoting his life and career to helping Christians manage their finances so they have more to give away for the funding and fulfillment of The Great Commission. He joins Rob Philo on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast to discuss common friction points couple face when discussing finances. According to Ron, when you bring two people together, with different personalities, values, and goals, to “balance one checkbook,” it’s no wonder money management can be challenging. However, Ron’s extensive personal and professional experience provide practical wisdom throughout this conversation, leaving couples with a greater understanding of how to align their finances with their faith and how to navigate talking about money throughout the duration of their marriage.

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Time Stamps:

(1:20) Ron Blue’s background

(3:50) Why Ron thinks finances are such a big friction point for many couples

(6:43) Advice for couples who feel uncomfortable talking about money 

(13:33) How couples can align their finances with their faith

(20:39) How Ron navigated the conversation around giving in his marriage

(25:30) Advice for couples who have a tight budget

(29:00) What are some big financial missteps couples make on a regular basis?

(32:43) How couples can navigate decision making around big financial decisions when they’re in different places

(1:00) One key takeaway from this conversation

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Links:

Ron Blue Institute https://ronblueinstitute.com/

“How To Talk About Finances Before Marriage” https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-talk-about-finances-before-marriage/

“How To Manage Finances in a Marriage” https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-manage-finances-in-a-marriage/

Gifting Money to Adult Children—What Do We Do? https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/gifting-money-to-adult-children-what-do-we-do/

WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/

WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/

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