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Tapestry Podcast S2E20 | 💸 How Rich Is Too Rich?

From billionaires to everyday struggles, we explore the dark side of wealth, the myth of scarcity, and the wisdom of “enough.”

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr and Resonate Media.

In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mikayla, and Mwangi dive into tough questions about wealth, ethics, and spirituality.

- Can there really be such a thing as an ethical billionaire?

- Does money itself corrupt, or is it the love of money that causes problems?

- Why does wealth so often lead to isolation, greed, and even loneliness?

From NBA contracts and healthcare costs to “Succession”-style family dynamics, we unpack the dark side of wealth and the spiritual danger of never having enough. Along the way, we wrestle with income inequality, the myth of scarcity, and what it means to live with generosity and contentment.

👉 Stick around to hear Kurt Vonnegut’s story about Joseph Heller and the wisdom of knowing when you have enough.

📌 Next episode: we’ll explore what our faith traditions actually teach about money and wealth.

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S2E19 How Rich Is Too Rich? | The Tapestry Podcast

In this episode of The Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla ask: How rich is too rich? Can there be an ethical billionaire, or does wealth always come with moral tension? Join us as we explore money, status, generosity, and what it really means to feel rich.

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media.

Welcome to a brand-new series on The Tapestry Podcast! 🎙️

In this episode, Mike sits down with Mwangi and Mikayla to wrestle with some big questions about money, wealth, and ethics.

💭 How rich is too rich?

💭 Can there be such a thing as an “ethical billionaire”?

💭 Why do we even want wealth in the first place—security, status, freedom, generosity?

Together, we explore what money means at different stages of life, how it shapes communities, and the tension between meeting needs and flaunting excess. Along the way, we reflect on social media culture, community support, and what it really means to feel “rich.”

✨ Key themes in this episode:

- Why money matters (needs, freedom, and peace of mind)

- Wealth as status and social comparison

- The responsibility of billionaires and the ethics of excess

- What truly makes us feel rich (spoiler: it’s often generosity and relationships)

- This conversation sets the stage for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive deeper into the spiritual and personal downsides of wealth.

🔔 Subscribe to join us for the journey—and let us know in the comments: What makes you feel rich?

Anxiety Part 3 of 3: Finding What Helps

In this final episode of our 3-part series, Mike, Reb, and Mikayla explore what actually helps with anxiety—from sleep and daily rhythms to creativity, prayer, and community. Join us for practical tools, faith-based practices, and hope-filled encouragement.

Here's a link to the book that Reb mentions https://marthabeck.com/beyond-anxiety/

Mike mentions a book he can't remember. That book is Behind Their Screens by Emily Weinstein and Carrie James. https://www.behindtheirscreens.com

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Rebekah Fulker for sharing her experience as a therapist, and to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media.

We’ve spent the last couple episodes unpacking anxiety—what it feels like, where it comes from, and how it affects us. In this episode, we turn to something hopeful: what can actually help. Mike, Reb, and Mikayla share both practical tools and spiritual practices that have made a difference in their own lives and in the lives of those they’ve walked alongside. From the basics of sleep, nutrition, and movement, to creative outlets like music and art, to deeper practices like prayer, meditation, and intentional community—we explore the many ways healing and peace can be found.

Along the way, we talk about:

- Why “just pray more” isn’t the full answer

- The power of sleep hygiene and daily rituals

- How creativity shifts our anxious minds

- Social media’s role in rising anxiety (and how to use it well)

- Community, awe, and connection as antidotes to fear

- Practical faith-based tools for giving our worries to God

This is the final episode in our 3-part series on anxiety. If you’ve ever felt anxious (and who hasn’t?), this conversation offers encouragement and some real-world strategies for finding peace.

👉 We’d love to hear from you: what has helped you in your own journey with anxiety? Share your thoughts in the comments and let’s keep learning from each other.

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Anxiety. Part 2 of 3. In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mikayla, Mike, and Reb share personal stories of living with anxiety—its impact on daily life, relationships, and faith—and explore healthier ways to cope and find hope.

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media.

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Mikayla, Mike, and Reb open up about their personal experiences with anxiety—how it shows up in everyday life, relationships, work, and faith. They share stories of panic attacks, lifelong struggles with worry, the impact of anxiety on parenting and marriage, and the hope that comes from community, therapy, and healthier coping strategies. The conversation also explores the intersection of anxiety and spirituality, including how faith can both challenge and comfort us in seasons of struggle. Whether you’ve faced anxiety yourself or walked alongside someone who has, this episode offers encouragement, vulnerability, and practical wisdom.

💬 Topics we cover:

Panic attacks and how they feel in the moment

The hidden toll of everyday anxiety (“it eats the first 10% of my battery”)

How anxiety affects relationships, parenting, and work

Coping strategies: both harmful and healthy

The role of therapy, medication, and community support

Where faith and anxiety meet—and how to find hope

If you or someone you know struggles with self-harm or suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988 for immediate help. You are not alone.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who might need encouragement today.

Anxiety. Part 1 of 3. What is anxiety, how does it work in our brains, bodies, and souls? Join Mike, Mikayla, and guest Reb (an experienced therapist) as we explore this pervasive and important topic.

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media.

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Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 3 of 3.

We've created the technology that we struggle with. What does that say about us? How does it impact our connection to the divine? Will AI destroy us all?

Hosted by Mikayla, Mwangi, and Mike

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media

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Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 2 of 3. Explore the multifaceted nature of technology with us. Every tool can be used for building or breaking. Which one does tech do to our spiritual lives?

Hosted by Mikayla, Mwangi, and Mike

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media.

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Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 1 of 3. What the impact of technology on our connection with the divine and each other? Hyper-engaging technologies are ever-present; you are using technology right now! We are all learning to manage this in our lives.

Here is the first Tapestry video Mike mentions at the beginning. https://youtu.be/qamFwuJeQFQ?si=J7BuWzA2o2d7AigG

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media.

Learn more at www.tapestrytalk.org

Why do we hide? Part 3 of 3. Is "oversharing" in the eye (ear?) of the beholder? How can we get comfortable with sharing our lives with each other? Is it easier to share important things with a stranger in some ways? We finish up our discussion about why we hide and what it's like to be vulnerable. Thanks to Heidi for joining us for this series!

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media.

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Why Do We Hide? Part 2 of 3. We discuss vulnerability: the power and the ways to be careful. We even get vulnerable ourselves!

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media.

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