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What if the question “How much is enough?” isn’t really about money at all?

On today’s episode of Faith & Finance, we’re joined by Taylor Standridge, FaithFi’s Production Manager and a key contributor to the ministry’s new field guide on this very question. He explored why enough has less to do with numbers—and far more to do with the heart.

Because in the end, enough is not a financial equation. It’s a spiritual one.

At first glance, asking how much is enough sounds like a financial question. We tend to think in terms of income levels, net worth, or a desired lifestyle. But as Taylor pointed out, Scripture rarely approaches the issue this way.

Instead, it exposes something deeper: what we trust, what we pursue, and what we believe will ultimately satisfy us. As Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us, “Whoever loves money never has enough.”

The issue isn’t the amount—it’s the affection. When more becomes the goal, enough will always stay just out of reach. The finish line keeps moving because our desires expand alongside our resources.

So the better question isn’t, “How much do I need?” It’s, “What is my heart relying on?”

Taylor shared that two people can have the same income and experience it completely differently. One feels constant pressure, always needing more to feel secure. The other lives with peace—not because they have more, but because their trust is anchored elsewhere.

This is what it means for enough to be a heart issue. It’s not about what’s in your account—it’s about what defines your security.

When our thinking shifts from “How can I get more?” to “Can I trust God with what I have?”, something begins to change. The pressure to chase more fades, and contentment becomes possible—even if the numbers never change.

Another key principle Taylor highlighted is the shift from ownership to stewardship.

Instead of asking, “What do I own?”, we begin asking, “What has God entrusted to me?”

Scripture reminds us that everything belongs to the Lord. We are stewards, not owners. And that changes how we approach every financial decision.

When we see our resources as entrusted—not owned—we begin to hold them with open hands, ready to use them for God’s purposes.

Taylor also explored how our desire for control often fuels financial anxiety. We often can ask:

These questions reveal a deeper longing—to eliminate uncertainty. But Scripture reminds us that control is an illusion.

Contentment doesn’t mean ignoring the future or avoiding wise planning. It means recognizing that peace doesn’t come from securing every outcome—it comes from trusting the One who holds the future.

In Luke 12, Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool—a man who planned well, saved diligently, and expanded his wealth. Yet God calls him a fool because his security was rooted in what he had stored rather than in his relationship with God.

You can be financially successful and spiritually empty at the same time.

So what is money actually for? As Taylor explained, money is a tool—not a destination.

Jesus says in Luke 12:15, “Life does not consist in an abun

They say Thomas Edison failed ten thousand times to make a viable electric light bulb. When asked about all those strikeouts, Edison would reportedly say, “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us explore the failure of a certain apostle. He did the unthinkable, but we’ll see the Lord responded with the unexpected. Spiritual failure came face to face with divine mercy.

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Blended families face unique battles: guilt-paralyzed bio parents, stepparents feeling threatened, ex-spouses overstepping. Ron Deal and Gayla Grace unpack traps that sabotage marriage and parenting—erase/replace mindsets, unilateral fixes, defensiveness—and show how co-parents can lean in, communicate intent, and send “no-threat” messages. When couples unite around kids, check in before ex-decisions, and prioritize long-term child good, hope, stability, and even transformation become possible.

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On this episode, we're talking about Christian married sex with Pastor Doug Hannah, author of Sex and Self Forgetfulness. Does your sex life reflect covenant love through self-forgetfulness rather than selfishness transactional “getting what I’m owed"? We'll talk about serving your spouse, sinning against conscience, and even losing one’s voice. Boundaries matter, and sex is designed by God to be mutually pleasurable and received with thanksgiving. Well also play “compliment ping pong” and answer an email about a manipulative husband.

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When the disciples saw their Lord crucified on the cross, their hopes and dreams were dashed. But where they saw an ending, God brought a new beginning. In this Sunday episode, Pastor Greg Laurie explores the defining event of our faith. Find out “What the Resurrection of Jesus Means to You” in this message.

Notes

The cross was Jesus’ goal and destination from the very beginning; and it happened exactly as Jesus had predicted.

The crucifixion and resurrection were God’s well thought out plan.

God takes our endings and turns them into new beginnings.

Read: Mark 16:1–8

“So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy.” —Matthew 28:8

If Jesus were not God, He would have never allowed worship.

Read: John 20:11–17

Jesus made many post-resurrection appearances. 

1. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I am accepted by God. 

There is no forgiveness from balancing records, but from canceling them.

2. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I have all the power I need to live the Christian life.

3. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I too will live forever in Heaven.

The tomb is not an entrance to death, but to life!

The moment we take our last breath on Earth, we take our first breath in Heaven.

4. The resurrection of Jesus assures me that I will receive a new body just like His.

You will still be you in Heaven.

5. Because of Jesus’ resurrection, we will have resurrected relationships.

Because Jesus died and rose there are many blessings that have come.

6. Because Jesus died and rose from the dead, we need to tell others. 

The Great Commission  

These words are a command.

These words were not directed merely to the original twelve disciples.

 They are for every follower and disciple of Jesus Christ.

Scriptures Referenced

• Matthew 28: 8–9
• Acts 1:3
• Romans 4:25
• Romans 8:11–12
• 1 Corinthians 15:54–55
• 1 Corinthians 15:20–22
• Colossians 3:4
• 1 Thessalonians 4:14–18
• 1 Corinthians 15:51–52
• Matthew 28:19–20

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