The Stewardship Podcast

Sometimes the holiday season can get away from us. Whether it's an office white elephant party, a charity fundraiser dinner, or your 2nd and 4th Graders' Christmas Pageant, December often feels like the busiest season of the year. For some, this is fine, but our hunch is that you could use a few more silent nights.
In this podcast, we talk about the importance of being a good steward of your time during the holiday season and provide some practical wisdom on how to make decisions about how we spend our time. 

The main goal behind this episode is to let you know that it's okay to say no. It's important in this season to spend intentional time with those closest to you. 

If you found this podcast helpful or encouraging, you're invited to leave us a review! And from the Stewardship Family to yours, merry Christmas!

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Hard conversations are... not easy. But they are vital to building strong and healthy relationships at home and at work. They are not bad. The problem is we sometimes don't handle these hard conversations very well, or worse, we avoid them altogether. This doesn't have to be the case for you anymore!
It has been said that our closest relationships may offer the most challenges to our honesty, compassion, and integrity, but we are often rewarded beyond our imagination. Engaging in these conversations, especially with those closest to us, is worth the risk!

In this episode, learn how best to deal with hard conversations. It's worth it! Because through these hard talks, real understanding and growth can take place.

Share this episode with a friend, or use it to open the door to growing closer to the people you love most!

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Did you know that, in Arizona, you can donate your state tax dollars and then get every one of those dollars back?

The Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization (or ACSTO) is a non-profit scholarship organization that helps families put their kids into Christian schools.
Today we talk with Sally Henry about how it works, who can take part, and some practical ways to make Christian education more affordable. This is also an amazing way to steward your tax dollars well.

To learn more about donating to ACSTO or to apply for the next scholarship year, go to acsto.org.

Be sure to share this episode to get the conversation started in your community and help more kids get an awesome education!

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Bringing a new baby home changes everything. Whether it’s your first, second, or seventh, there will always be new challenges and more to do than ever before. You may think that nothing can make this experience any easier- but today, we’re here to offer some hope and some practical ways that you can make bringing home baby a much smoother experience.

In 2022, our friend Jeannie Boschma started Provision Doula Services. She is a postpartum doula who comes in after mom and baby are home to “mother new mothers” and helps in this transitional season. Today, she joined us on the podcast to share her experience and provide wisdom for all of us to love new parents better in our lives.

This episode is for all of us, whether you’ve got the birth bag packed and are waiting for the day, or your adult child is about to step into parenthood themselves so be sure to share this episode!

To learn more about Jeannie and Provision Doula services go to https://www.provisiondoula.com or follow her on Instagram @provision.doula.services

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There is a lot of negativity about capitalism in today's media, and much of the education system. Many people think that capitalism is fueled by greed and gigantic companies, and that profit is inherently wrong.
So is that true?
Today we talk with Jean Klinkhamer about why capitalism gets a bad rap and why that’s not the whole picture. He shares his experience as an entrepreneur and man of faith and offers some practical wisdom to help all of us steward the freedom that capitalism facilitates.
He and Grant also talk about what they are doing to innovate their businesses to move toward an others-centered model. They talk about what can be done within the structure of capitalism to help create and encourage human flourishing.

Go here to learn more about the Children’s Business Fair mentioned in this episode:
http://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/

And pick up a copy of business for the glory of god by Wayne Grudem here:
https://www.amazon.com/Business-Glory-God-Teaching-Goodness/dp/1581345178

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Selling your home can be one of the more challenging and stressful situations you and your family may go through together. There are so many unknowns. Are we doing this right? Are we going to be able to sell for the right price? Do we need to upgrade everything before it goes on the market?  Will we have to be available at the drop of a hat to show the house to potential buyers? How do we even get the right buyers to know it's for sale? All of these questions can be overwhelming. But the good news is, you don't have to go it alone.
Today, we talk with Mark Shipley, Stewardship's lead Real Estate advisor, and ask him about his nearly two decades of experience in the valley. He offers some very practical wisdom about how to be a good steward of selling what is most likely the largest single asset you own. We want to help you experience peace in the process of selling your home.
To sell your home with us: https://stewardship.pro/sell-a-home/
Our video about using an iBuyer: https://youtu.be/58CP_tCp64E

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Choosing to take in children from the foster care system is no small decisionseveral a number of factors to consider and it is a big responsibility. This is not a commitment that should be made lightly. Today, Jake Norton shares his experience being a foster parent in the hope that his experience can help your decision-making process.
It is important to note that foster care is not right for every family at every stage of life. So how can you decide if it is right for you and how can you participate in caring for kids in need whether or not fostering is a good fit?

To learn more about the foster care system in Arizona, go to http://www.faithandfamilies.com/ or reach out to David Brittain: [email protected] 

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Has someone ever asked you to donate to their non-profit? Is every good cause really good? We all want to make sure that our desire to be generous isn't taken advantage of. Today, Grant shares the mindset he strives for when it comes to generosity. He also offers some insight on how to choose which causes to support and how to make the biggest financial impact no matter what the dollar amount.

Charity Navigator: https://www.charitynavigator.org/

Learn more about Stewardship Realty here: https://stewardship.pro/buy-a-home/

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How do you know when it's the right time to go ahead and call a professional?

Today, Brandon Ream joins us on the podcast to discuss the three things you need to consider before you decide to do something yourself or hire a pro. This episode is packed with practical wisdom on stewarding your time, energy, and resources to empower you to live the life you want!

Click here to download our list of trusted contractors and if you offer a service of your own and want to be on the list, email us at [email protected].

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Arizona has a new law that will provide thousands of dollars to families to help provide a better educational experience for students - but there are organizations trying to put a stop to it.
The Expanded ESA plan is designed to empower Arizona parents to choose the best educational option that fits their needs regardless of zip code or income. Today, Grant and Daniel take time to discuss why school choice is so important, and they talk through the petition that is out there trying to delay the expansion. These organizations are framing the petition as a way to protect public schools, but they are missing the point of the new law altogether.
We strongly encourage everyone to read the law in its entirety. It can be found here: https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/HB2853/2022?fbclid=IwAR14eJBq6-_4KWZpFnMc3UzYUzytwwOj9EJGRjDAI5XR1ANphdqyzI8iS54&fs=e&s=cl
To find the latest information on the status of the expansion, go to the Arizona Department of Education website here: https://www.azed.gov/esa

We also made a couple of videos that simply explain how the bill works, you can watch them here, and don't forget to share:
https://youtu.be/rOqOBbIxLnI
https://youtube.com/shorts/h1wkeUFj4CM?feature=share

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