The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith

Summary:

Michael Easley talks with Bill and Dana Wichterman about their book, Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith, emphasizing that we are stewards, not owners, of our resources. They discuss topics like generosity, financial dynamics in marriage, and aligning investments with faith, while also addressing the dangers of comparison and the importance of accountability. The conversation offers practical steps for stewardship, encouraging transparency, trust in God, and a rethinking of retirement and purpose.

Takeaways:

• People are longing for meaning in their financial decisions.
• Stewardship is about managing resources with a joyful heart.
• Couples can find harmony in financial decisions through shared values.
• Investing should align with one’s faith and values.
• Generosity can lead to a sense of freedom and joy.
• It’s important to evaluate nonprofits and charities like investments.
• Stewardship is a long-term journey, not a quick fix.
• God cares about all aspects of our financial lives, not just charitable giving.
• Business can play a significant role in kingdom building.
• Trusting God with finances can alleviate anxiety about the future. Trusting God means having peace even in financial failure.
• Comparison can undermine gratitude and joy.
• Living faithfully positions us for blessings, not guarantees.
• Wealth brings responsibility and should be contextualized.
• Money can create an illusion of control over our lives.
• Donor-advised funds allow for strategic charitable giving.
• Impact investing can create sustainable change in communities.
• Generosity can be a joyful and fulfilling pursuit.
• Rethinking retirement can lead to a life of service.
• Tracking expenses is crucial for financial awareness.

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