Hey everybody, I'm still alive! I know it's been a little quiet on my end so this episode is dedicated to some personal updates and some updates going on in the country.In this episode I discuss:Some personal updates and why I've been a little

Striving for Financial Freedom

Jul 23rd, 2021 10m 32s

We often discuss our civil freedoms around this time of year due to the 4th of July. However, as Christians we spend very little time reflecting on our personal financial freedom and how it relates to our faith.In this episode I discuss:The imp

Should I Rollover an Old 401(k) or Other Retirement Plan Account?

Jun 28th, 2021 25m 53s

If you've had multiple jobs then this is likely a question you'll have to answer. If not, this is still a topic you'll want to be somewhat informed about as it could be something you’re asking in the future!In this episode I discuss:What a "rol

Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Child Tax Credit

Jun 21st, 2021 15m 48s

The American Rescue Plan expanded the 2021 Child Tax Credit for families all over the country.But do you know details of what this means for you?In this episode I discuss:The 2021 Child Tax Credit (CTC) amounts and what's changedThe thresholds

Teacher Appreciation: Personal Finance For Teachers

May 14th, 2021 1h 9m

This show is for all the teachers out there! You are appreciated, valued, and loved despite feeling the contrary!I wanted to share a little of my knowledge and experience by creating an episode just for you!Note: Due to the differences and comp

What Easter Can Teach Us About Stewardship

Apr 6th, 2021 10m 4s

If we take some time and space to reflect, there’s quite a bit that we can learn about stewardship from the death and resurrection of Christ.Note: This episode is a little different as it’s actually the audio from the monthly video update that

How Should Christians View Taxes?

Apr 1st, 2021 23m 17s

Taxes always tend to be a polarizing topic amongst the secular crowd and even the Church. But as Christians, how should we view taxes?Join me this episode as I briefly dive into this topic.I’ll cover:Some tax newsA brief overview of the tax sys

Key Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Mar 19th, 2021 37m 51s

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law last week. It is another large effort, weighing in at approximately $1.9 trillion, to send aid to the American people.In this episode I discuss:Recovery rebates (i.e. stimulus checks)Chil

Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

Mar 8th, 2021 24m 55s

A mortgage refinance isn’t always a glaringly yes. It depends. It depends on the interest rate you’re able to secure. It depends on the closing costs. It depends on how long you plan to live in the home.Join me this episode as I discuss this qu

Cold Weather Observations

Feb 16th, 2021 11m 23s

Join me during this unplanned episode as I reflect on what has been top of mind for me during this brutal cold snap.Stay warm and stay safe!You can view the full show notes by clicking the link below:https://building-stewards.captivate.fm/episo

5 Biblical Money Management Principles

Feb 8th, 2021 19m 10s

When it comes to our stewardship role, there are 5 principles that we ought to know in order effectively manage what God has entrusted to us.Join me this episode as I talk about the 5 Biblical Money Management principles and why they are import

What Is Happening with Gamestop?

Jan 28th, 2021 18m 54s

Gamestop, along with a handful of other companies, have been all over the news lately. But what does it all mean and why is it important?Tune in this episode as I talk about:How Main Street is sticking it to Wall StreetWhat is actually happenin

Financial Habits: What We Should Be Doing

Jan 14th, 2021 28m 9s

Habits. Habits. Habits. They get touted at the beginning of every year and for good reason. But we don't need to wait until the new year to establish good habits, especially financial ones. Join me this episode as I discuss the important financ

5 Things You Can Do With Your Stimulus Check

Dec 30th, 2020 20m 54s

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (Stimulus 2.0) was passed on 12/21/2020 which means another round of stimulus checks will be going out to Americans very soon. It's important that you have a plan for how to allocate these funds!In this episo

Light of the World, Light of Our Finances

Dec 22nd, 2020 16m 58s

Join me this episode as I take truths about Christ that we celebrate during Advent and apply them to our personal finances!In this episode I discuss how Jesus should be:The light of our financesThe hope of our financesThe peace within our finan

Redefining Giving Around Christmas

Dec 18th, 2020 21m 9s

Christmas tends to be a holiday filled with excessive gift giving. We’ve taken something very symbolic and manipulated it. But what if we could redefine what gifts and giving looks like around Christmas? What if we were able to more fully cheri

Thankfulness Within Your Personal Finances

Dec 11th, 2020 21m 36s

If often doesn't feel like it but there's so much that we have to be grateful for within our personal finances. However, we rarely take the time to reflect on those things.Join me as I create some space to reflect on gratitude when it comes to

Are You Prepared for Stock Market Volatility?

Nov 10th, 2020 16m 46s

With so much uncertainty right now, we’re bound to have some degree of stock market volatility.Are you prepared for the fluctuations in the stock market and subsequently your investments?Join me as I discuss why I think there’s still a degree o

Financial Frights

Oct 27th, 2020 20m 24s

Join me for this episode as I go over some frightening things I've witnessed, heard of, or experienced within the personal finances of others.You can view the show notes here:https://building-stewards.captivate.fm/episode/financial-frights

Money Doesn't Have to Be Taboo

Oct 20th, 2020 12m 52s

One thing I continually see the longer I'm a Christian is how the Church avoids talking about money like it's the plague. For one reason or another this has been the norm despite how much money is talked about in scripture.However, countless Ch

Our 3 Biggest Financial Mistakes

Oct 5th, 2020 22m 27s

No one is immune to making financial mistakes. We all make them, including the experts.Join me as I get a little vulnerable and talk about the 3 Biggest Financial Mistakes that my wife, Amy, and I have made during our marriage.Hopefully, you ga

5 Financial Lessons That We Can Learn from the Global Pandemic So Far

Sep 28th, 2020 30m 31s

I think there’s a lot we can learn from the global pandemic so far. It’s important that we periodically reflect on these important moments in our lives so we can gain the full value of what God’s teaching us. In this episode I cover the followi

Symptoms of Faithful Stewardship

Sep 21st, 2020 14m 50s

How do we know if we’re stewarding in an honoring and faithful manner? Well we can typically look at the evidence, or results, of anything to get a good picture of the process. Stewardship is no different.Tune in as I talk about the following s

Why is Biblical Stewardship Important?

Sep 15th, 2020 8m 18s

In this episode I continue exploring Biblical Stewardship and why it’s important. It's always important to ask "Why" before pursuing or not pursuing something. Tune in as I cover how Biblical Stewardship is a tool, test, and testimony.You can v

What is Biblical Stewardship?

Sep 8th, 2020 6m 42s

The word “Stewardship” gets thrown around a lot within the Christian culture. But what exactly does it mean?Tune in as I briefly cover what Biblical Stewardship is!You can view the show notes at:https://building-stewards.captivate.fm/episode/wh