Alive and Free Family! We have good news, we are offering a free training exclusively for our Alive and Free community!

This training will be done by Jim Baker in partnership with Alive and Free. This training will offer financial advice, breakthrough, and practical guidance to create the life financially that God has for you.

On recent calls I've had with Jim, I've been amazed. I've never heard someone that I trust more to share about finances than Jim, we hope you will join us on this journey. Also, we plan to have a replay if you aren't able to make it to the live event.

Training will be at 7pm (Eastern) on the 26th of February, 2025.

CLICK HERE to Join the Training!

EPISODE SUMMARY

Reflecting on my own journey, I remember the times when my relationship with money was fraught with tension and fear. The struggle of reconciling spiritual beliefs with financial prosperity often led to internal conflict. In this episode, we open up about the contrasting narratives like prosperity gospels and the glorification of poverty, peeling back the layers on how these deep-seated beliefs shape our financial decisions. Sharing personal experiences, we consider the role that our upbringing and religious teachings play in forming our money mindsets, and we embark on a transformative quest to embrace a paradigm of abundance with insights from Jim Baker's course.

As we navigate financial decisions like selling our house, the episode explores the notion of stewardship through a Christian lens, using FedEx drivers as an analogy for how we manage what God has entrusted to us. Challenging the fear of poverty and misconceptions about spirituality and wealth, we delve into balancing financial abundance with a selfless heart. We highlight the importance of generosity and aligning our financial goals with Jesus' teachings, aiming to create a life where giving is central to our financial health.

Our exploration doesn't stop there. The episode also takes a closer look at how past financial struggles and emotional journeys can impact our present relationship with money. Through introspection and personal anecdotes, we confront a scarcity mindset, reflecting on the influence of family dynamics and early experiences. Joined by insights from Jim Baker, we discuss the evolution of our understanding of true abundance, encouraging listeners to consider a financial partnership with the Holy Spirit. We invite you to join us on this journey of financial transformation and spiritual growth, setting the stage for deeper insights in our upcoming conversation with Jim Baker.

EPISODE CHAPTERS

(0:00:00) - Beliefs and Mindsets Around Money

(0:14:00) - Stewarding Wealth as a Christian

(0:22:11) - Understanding Past Financial Beliefs and Mindsets

(0:31:56) - Healing Financial Beliefs Through Understanding

(0:35:23) - Examining Religious Traditions and Openness

(0:40:18) - Spiritual Partnership for Financial Abundance

EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS

(0:00:00) - Beliefs and Mindsets Around Money

Examining money beliefs, practical strategies, and debunking myths in our financial journey with a focus on the heart.

(0:14:00) - Stewarding Wealth as a Christian

FedEx drivers as stewards of wealth, challenging traditional views and prioritizing generosity over personal accumulation.

(0:22:11) - Understanding Past Financial Beliefs and Mindsets

Financial struggles, fear and scarcity, detachment, reevaluating priorities, and unconventional budgeting for assets.

(0:31:56) - Healing Financial Beliefs Through Understanding

Childhood experiences, family dynamics, and spiritual teachings shape our financial beliefs and impact our relationship with divine provision.

(0:35:23) - Examining Religious Traditions and Openness

Reevaluating religious teachings, discerning genuine guidance, shifting paradigms, and preventing theological errors through sincere reflection.

(0:40:18) - Spiritual Partnership for Financial Abundance

Financial partnership with the Holy Spirit, being a conduit for blessings, co-laboring with God, and living with an abundant mindset.

Alive and Free Family! We have good news, we are offering a free training exclusively for our Alive and Free community!

This training will be done by Jim Baker in partnership with Alive and Free. This training will offer financial advice, breakthrough, and practical guidance to create the life financially that God has for you.

On recent calls I've had with Jim, I've been amazed. I've never heard someone that I trust more to share about finances than Jim, we hope you will join us on this journey. Also, we plan to have a replay if you aren't able to make it to the live event.

Training will be at 7pm (Eastern) on the 26th of February, 2025.

CLICK HERE to Join the Training!

EPISODE DESCRIPTION

What if our financial worries could be transformed into a journey of faith and trust? Join us as we explore the unexpected intertwining of faith, business, and personal growth, beginning with the joyful news of our pregnancy and the challenges that followed, including selling our home and facing obstacles like illness. Our experiences have taught us valuable lessons on financial surrender and the power of maintaining a balance between taking control and trusting in a higher power.

Through candid reflections on early successes and financial decisions, we uncover the importance of having a safety net while also realizing the potential of money as a tool that honors something greater than ourselves. We discuss how our faith has shaped our relationship and helped us maintain unity as we manage financial stress. Sharing insights from Jim Baker's course on financial freedom, we challenge the notion that wealth should dominate our thoughts and instead highlight the significance of seeing money as a neutral tool.

Engage with us as we reflect on the complexities of judgment and understanding in faith and finances. A transformative moment with a respected pastor led us to question our own biases and beliefs around money, and how these thoughts can impact our lifestyle choices.

Together, we emphasize the importance of financial stewardship, the potential pitfalls of idolizing wealth, and the value of finding purpose beyond financial gain. With divine guidance, we explore a path toward financial wisdom and freedom, embracing a generous and spiritually aligned lifestyle.

EPISODE CHAPTERS

(0:00:00) - Navigating Financial Tension and Surrender
(0:13:11) - Building Wealth With Surrendered Trust
(0:18:00) - Financial Wisdom and Growth Through Risk
(0:30:45) - Exploring Financial Stewardship and Surrender
(0:35:30) - Journey to Financial Wisdom and Freedom

EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS

(0:00:00) - Navigating Financial Tension and Surrender
We announce our pregnancy, share our challenges with selling our home and managing money, and discuss the connection between faith and finances.

(0:13:11) - Building Wealth With Surrendered Trust
Balancing faith, business, and personal growth, surrendering control and trusting in divine guidance for sustainable success and fulfillment.

(0:18:00) - Financial Wisdom and Growth Through Risk
Trust, communication, and mindset in financial decision-making, understanding money's purpose, and achieving true financial freedom.

(0:30:45) - Exploring Financial Stewardship and Surrender
Faith, finances, and stewardship: exploring the complexities of judgment and understanding in the context of wealth and purpose.

(0:35:30) - Journey to Financial Wisdom and Freedom
Faith, prayer, and surrender guide us through financial uncertainties and shape our mindset towards money as a tool for honoring God and living generously.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Join us as we embark on a heartfelt journey of embracing change and letting go, reflecting on our recent decision to move to a new home on Maui. We open up about the emotional and financial aspects of leaving behind our beloved sanctuary, the first home we lovingly renovated and owned together. With a contingent offer accepted, we face the excitement and uncertainty of downsizing, all while grappling with the grief and attachment that comes with leaving a place that has meant so much to us. Through this transition, we share insights on focusing on what truly matters for our well-being and the lessons learned from life's unpredictable changes.

Listen in as we discuss the importance of trusting God's timing and sovereignty, especially during moments of uncertainty that can feel like abandonment. We explore how finding delight in the Lord, regardless of fulfilled desires, helps maintain stability amidst life's challenges. Drawing parallels between our relationship with God and that of a parent and child, we emphasize the significance of steadfast faith and inner healing. By sharing personal experiences, we highlight how to nurture hope and joy through spiritual and emotional growth, even when life's desires remain unmet.

We also touch on the healing power of intimacy with God and the need to release idols that hinder our spiritual journey. By prioritizing our relationship with Jesus and creating space for spiritual connection, we find fulfillment beyond logic or external sources. We offer practical tools for deepening your spiritual life, from setting aside dedicated time for reflection to practicing gratitude. Join us in this conversation about embracing change, trusting divine timing, and finding healing through a closer relationship with God.

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(0:00:05) - Embracing Change and Letting Go
(0:11:08) - Trusting God's Timing and Sovereignty
(0:20:27) - Healing Through Intimacy With God
(0:24:25) - Release of Idols for Intimacy
(0:35:33) - Creating Space for Intimacy With God

--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS ---------

(0:00:05) - Embracing Change and Letting Go
Transitioning to a new home on Maui due to financial reasons and adapting to changes in the digital advertising landscape.

(0:11:08) - Trusting God's Timing and Sovereignty
Finding delight in God during uncertainty, trusting His wisdom, and maintaining hope and joy through spiritual and emotional growth.

(0:20:27) - Healing Through Intimacy With God
Maintaining faith in God while waiting for life changes, avoiding unrealistic expectations, finding security in Jesus, and nurturing intimacy during seasons of waiting.

(0:24:25) - Release of Idols for Intimacy
God at center, freedom in Christ, thankfulness, dangers of entitlement, blessings reflect God's generosity, detachment from material desires brings joy.

(0:35:33) - Creating Space for Intimacy With God
Prioritize spiritual connection with Jesus, create margin for reflection, surrender desires, and find joy in the present moment.