The Stewardship Podcast

Where do you start to make a kingdom impact in your first home?

• Starting from a place of humility 
  • People go into the process feeling an entitlement to buy the house that they feel like they deserve
  • First time home buyer is a really good marketing term!
  • There is no such thing as free money. Down payment assistance is not free. You don’t need it.
  • Be self disciplined and save for your first home! You will get a better rate and better terms.
  • Be okay not being an expert. Ask a lot of questions and be educated.
• Approach the process with wisdom - Be wise as doves, but be shrewd as a snake 
  • Shop! Don’t go with the first lender you talk to
  • Looks at number- they are the most concrete, but also look for chemistry with the lender.
  • Lender's lower rates all the time to match another lenders rates. They do this by cutting their compensation. They start high! Look for a lender that gives you the best, first.
  • Have a team around you - a group of professionals that are like-minded.
• Think about your home through the lens of generosity and hospitality. 
  • How am I going to use this house to love God and love others. 
    • My family
    • My friends
    • The community

Is this house going to allow me to retain my flexibility financially to continue to love and serve others? The more you have to pay for the mortgage, the less you have to give away.

Today’s episode I interview my mother in law, Barbara Cheroske – Barbara has a very successful business helping seniors find the living situation they need for their stage in life. We talk about how to prepare for end of life conversations with family. Sometimes we don’t think about this as a mission field opportunity for us, but we are always on Mission for the gospel and there is a purpose for every stage of life. Parents need to be transparent with their kids!

We then discuss the different types of care available  

• In-home Care
• Independent Living
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• Arizona Specific – Care Homes – Like foster homes for adults providing 24 hour care.

Lastly, we discuss the planning for Long Term Care Cost

Today Jeremy and attorney Andrew Morrison discuss the basics of estate planning. They talk about the importance of having a formalized estate plan, and share real life stories on the impact this has made on individuals. They also discuss the practicalities of what documents are necessary and the best way to prepare them.

Today we interview Jesse Flocken. Jesse is a firefighter by trade that accidentally started marketing and branding company without much expectation for future growth. It was just really fun for him! However, Jesse provided an amazing experience with his clients and his business took off! In our conversation with Jesse we talk about how to prepare your family for an income reduction as you start a business, and how you can come together with your spouse to make sure you are both on the same page financially. 

This week we have a non-profit spotlight - Midwest Food Bank! 

We have talked about this organization multiple times on the podcast, and this week Grant Botma sits down with Eric Sheldahl. Eric founded the Arizona chapter of the food bank and he shares why this organization is so special, and how we can make a bigger kingdom impact practically in our own community. He also gives some great practical advice on how to become a better steward of the wealth that has been entrusted to us.

People sometimes done want to be involved just because they don’t know how it will impact their finances. Chris and Jihae dive into these issues, chat about their goals in retirement, and open up on how people can get involved.