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Money Made Faithful With John Putnam

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76-Avoid the 4 mistakes of this Rich Fool

76-Avoid the 4 mistakes of this Rich Fool

Would you make these same mistakes? Jesus told this parable in response to a simple request. The answer was a parable about a man in a strong financial position, but all of a sudden he wanted more. In this story there is a progression of four shifts that quickly occur and they still occur today, competing for your attention, but you CAN avoid them.   In this episode, we discuss the challenge of wanting more: ●     Luke 12- Verses 13 to 21, a well known parable ●     One’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions ●     So is the one who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.  Key Takeaways - The progression of four powerful shifts: ●     Shift 1- More abundance created opportunity and new temptation ●     Shift 2- He began to think inwardly instead of outwardly, and a change of perspective began to form ●     Shift 3- There was a shift in his heart and his motives, he was now concerned with his personal well being ●     Shift 4- A change in his actions based on selfish, inward thinking “Dictionary.com says a fool is a ‘silly or stupid person, a person who lacks judgment or sends a weak-minded or idiotic person.’ Wow, that is a pretty harsh description. But people like that are found around us.” -       John Putnam Resources Mentioned: ●     FREE Get Recession Ready mini-course Let’s continue the conversation! Connect to Smarter Stewardship athttps://smarterstewardship.com/ and gain access to resources that will help you stay in the loop for resources that will actively help you shape your financial future. If you’re interested in growing in your faith, wealth, and life, visit  https://changeforyourdollar.com/ for all the tools you need from coaching and speaking to my latest book, He Spends, She Spends! If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message! Contact John: Website: https://changeforyourdollar.com/ Website: https://smarterstewarship.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarterstewardship Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smarterstewardship

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75-Leverage the Power Your Financial Focus

75-Leverage the Power Your Financial Focus

Where is your attention today? Have you ever found yourself scrolling away on your phone, only to realize that you've missed out on the beauty around you? I certainly have. In a world where we're constantly bombarded by information and stimuli, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. I've realized the importance of selective attention in managing finances and staying grounded. It boils down to this: what are you gazing at, and what are you glancing at? In this episode, I share impactful insights on practicing selective attention to help you navigate financial uncertainty and achieve a greater sense of financial focus and peace. Dive in as we continue to tackle the problem of economic uncertainty by harnessing the power of selective attention!  [00:01 - 04:46] Where Your Attention is Being Drawn to • How our attention can be drawn into places it shouldn't be • The beach walkers: putting your attention in the wrong places • Romans 8:5 - Set your minds on things of the spirit. [04:47 - 10:04] The Importance of Selective Attention with our Money • Selective attention is the act of focusing on a particular object while ignoring distractions • It allows us to focus on what is relevant and ignore what is not • In financial uncertainty, we tend to over-focus and under-focus [10:05 - 13:50] Biblical insights on our Attention • Proverbs 23:4-5 warns against toiling to acquire wealth  • Wealth is fleeting and only worth our glance, but God is worth our gaze • How to keep your focus on the right things  Quotes: "For those who live according to the flesh, set their minds on the things of the flesh. But those who live according to the spirit set their minds on the things of the spirit." - Romans 8:5 “So often we can tend to gaze at what we should glance at, and only glance at what we should gaze at.” "Wealth is fleeting. At best, wealth is worth our glance, but God is worth our gaze." Resources Mentioned:  ●      GET RECESSION READY - Free mini-course and workbook   ●      Study.com Selective Attention If you’re interested in growing in your faith, wealth, and life, visit  https://changeforyourdollar.com/ for all the tools you need from coaching and speaking to my latest book, He Spends, She Spends! Let’s continue the conversation! Connect to Smarter Stewardship at https://smarterstewardship.com/ and gain access to resources that will help you stay in the loop for resources that will actively help you shape your financial future. If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message!

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74-Tips for Self-control in Financial Uncertainty

74-Tips for Self-control in Financial Uncertainty

Recession…financial uncertainty…as scary as the words may seem, I believe that you can successfully take actions that sets you up to conquer financial uncertainty. That’s why, in this episode, we’re going to focus on the value of self-control in our finances. We’ll tap into the example of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson and how courage and self-control can turn the tide. This conversation serves as a reminder that although some things are out of our control, like stock market volatility, rising inflation, and rising interest rates, we can still take action to minimize their impact on our lives.  Join me and let’s explore what it means to be 'recession ready' starting with self-control! [00:01 - 04:55] Jackie Robinson Makes History in 1947 • Get Recession Ready - Free Course  • Significance of the movie “42,” the Jackie Robinson story • The power of self-control [04:56 - 09:08] The Journey to Self-Control • 2 Timothy 1:7 • Putting major economic issues into focus with the perspective of controlling our finances • Comparing your controls to your UN-controllables [09:09 - 10:22] Taking Control of Uncontrollable Situations: Stock Market Volatility, Inflation, and Rising Interest Rates • Takeaways for today • Remember you have the spirit of power, love, and self-control Quotes: "We want to be focusing on that great life, that best life that God has for us, and using money as a tool rather than a goal. And what that difference in perspective makes." "You cannot control stock market volatility, but you can control your actions in response to stock market volatility."  Resources Mentioned:  - FREE mini-course! Get Recession Ready  If you’re interested in growing in your faith, wealth, and life, visit  https://changeforyourdollar.com/ for all the tools you need from my coaching, speaking and my latest book, He Spends, She Spends! Let’s continue the conversation! Connect to Smarter Stewardship at https://smarterstewardship.com/ and gain access to resources that will help you stay in the loop for resources that will actively help you shape your faithful financial future. If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message!

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73-Why you Need Money Noise Protection

73-Why you Need Money Noise Protection

There is SO much financial media ‘noise’ in the world that if you're not careful, can adversely impact your mind and your heart. It’s time to use the right ‘noise protection’ while you navigate the uncertainty of today’s financial landscape. In this episode, I give insight into financial uncertainty and how to protect yourself from it’s negative effects. As Philippians 4:6-7 says, “be not anxious about anything.” So let’s learn these three strategies to practice some unique and needed ‘noise protection’ with scripture as our foundation.

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72- Recession

72- Recession

Just like there are seasons in life, there are seasons in our economy, too. A recession is a natural season of any economy but that does not make it a welcomed season. Today, I will share with you a variety of recession-related views and perspectives, PLUS I am giving you a brand new resource to help you during any period of financial uncertainty.

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71- 4 Elements You Need to DIY a Financial Plan

71- 4 Elements You Need to DIY a Financial Plan

Are you thinking about a DIY financial planning project?  Home renovation do-it-yourself shows and do-it-yourself financial planning have a little in common. Just like on these popular shows, there are elements you need in place to succeed in your project. In this episode, I’ll reveal four elements you need in place to tackle your financial plan and if you have them, go for it! Join me for a DIY perspective of your financial plan!

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70-The 3D Budget Technique

70-The 3D Budget Technique

All expenses are not created equally. Over time your budget categories can begin to look the same and you can overlook the simple options you have for control, efficiency and impact to reach your respective financial goals. This simple technique will open the door for fresh perspectives and opportunities!

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69 - Love and Money

69 - Love and Money

St. Valentine and a Rich Young Ruler, two real men who lived a long time ago, take center stage today. These men loved something very dear to each of them, but also very different, and we are still being infuenced by both today. In this "refresh replay", I compare and contrast these men's stories and their hearts, and share a powerful two word message of God that we cannot hear enough. Happy Valentine's Day!

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68-"Sticking" to Your Budget

68-"Sticking" to Your Budget

You know that making your budget is the easy part and "sticking" to your budget is the hard part. The budget perspective I share today, in this podcast 'refresher replay', is wrapped in rich scripture and will equip you in new ways to THINK about, SET, and STICK to you budget - and I have special action model for you to help!

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67-SET YOUR VALUES - #4 of 4-part series to Supercharge your Goal Achievement

67-SET YOUR VALUES - #4 of 4-part series to Supercharge your Goal Achievement

Peter Drucker said, "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." In other words, you need your values for a strong foundation for setting and achieving your goals. Your personal, financial and spiritual foundational values will dictate the strength of your vision and mission. So in this episode, we’ll finish our series of goal superchargers and Set Your Values for your financial journey with three guidelines to help your process. Please enjoy this fourth episode in the series to be fully equipped to take on your goals for 2023 and beyond! [00:01 - 06:03] An Intro to Setting Your Values • Recap of our three superchargers • Values reflect who God made you to be, and share Galatians 5:22-23 • How the example of a beach vacation illustrates vision, mission, and values [06:04 - 10:32] Setting Financial Values to Achieve Your Goals: 3 Guidelines to Follow • Values are a quiet foundation for achieving your goals • Guidelines to set values: choose, energize, keep visible Examples of financial values: frugal, honest, generous, obedient, intentional, thrifty [10:33 - 15:07] Breaking Down the Three Guidelines • Choose values that are inspirational, aspirational, and motivational • Energize them by talking about them at the dinner table, encouraging family members  • Keep values visible: ex. artwork of financial and life values as a family [15:08 - 21:45] Achieving Your Goals Through Vision, Mission, and Values • Set aside time to read through your financial vision and mission before setting your values • Prayer helps align our hearts, mind, and thinking with God • A threefold cord of vision, mission, and values creates a solid financial foundation • Access the free resources library at https://changeforyourdollar.com/  Quotes: "If we are to go forward, we must go back and rediscover those precious values that all reality hinges on moral foundations and that all reality has spiritual control." - Martin Luther King Jr. A military officer once said, "I don't want to give orders that can be understood. I want to give orders that can't be misunderstood." - John Putnam "Prayer is not preparation for the greater work. Prayer is the greater work." - Oswald Chambers “The only time you have the ability to love God and love others is right now—this moment and this day.” - John Putnam Resources Mentioned:  Find today's worksheet at https://changeforyourdollar.com/  Let’s continue the conversation! Connect to Smarter Stewardship at https://smarterstewardship.com/ and gain access to resources that will help you stay in the loop for resources that will actively help you shape your financial future. If you’re interested in growing in your faith, wealth, and life, visit  https://changeforyourdollar.com/ for all the tools you need from coaching and speaking to my latest book, He Spends, She Spends! If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message!

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66-Set your Mission - #3 of 4-part series to Supercharge your Goal Achievement!

66-Set your Mission - #3 of 4-part series to Supercharge your Goal Achievement!

Today I share HOW to Set Your Mission so you can actually make your vision a reality as we dive into the second supercharger of goal achievement! You see, a vision is beautiful, but vision without action can be worthless. When you have a mission and take action toward that vision, that is true progress! I’ll give you 4 simple steps to start moving you closer to your faithful financial vision. Are you ready?  Let’s dive into the next goal supercharger and get you one step closer to your goal achievement!

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65- SET YOUR VISION - #2 of 4-part Series to Supercharge your Goal Achievement

65- SET YOUR VISION - #2 of 4-part Series to Supercharge your Goal Achievement

When you are crystal clear where you are going, you become focused, confident and bold to get there and you stay on track. Follow these three steps to SET YOUR VISION and supercharge your goal achievement!

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