In this episode, we explore a biblical framework for stewarding God's money through four key uses: living, giving, paying taxes and managing debt, and saving for the future.

The conversation challenges the cultural pull toward lifestyle inflation and self-worship, calling listeners back to contentment, generosity, and trust in God as the true provider. Drawing from Scripture and real-world examples, this teaching offers practical wisdom for aligning spending, giving, and investing with a life of faithful stewardship.

You can find show notes and resources for this episode at: https://secondhalfstewardship.com/episode/ep-89-foundations-part2

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Timestamps

00:00 – The Four Ways We Use God's Money

01:10 – Culture, Self-Worship, and Lifestyle Inflation

02:19 – Contentment and God as Our Provider (Hebrews 13)

03:08 – Spending Less Than You Earn

06:08 – When Lifestyle and Experiences Become Idols

10:52 – Where Does Your Money Flow Effortlessly?

11:37 – Giving Breaks the Power of Money

15:00 – Strategic Giving and Helping Those in Need

18:40 – Debt, Freedom, and Being Slaves to Lenders

20:50 – Saving, Investing, and Trusting God as Provider

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Ep. 089 - Foundations: Stewarding God's Money