More Than Money

Debt is a generosity killer. Because you are obligated to pay your bills, you cannot give and help others in the way that you probably desire. This is why we need to get out of debt and avoid debt. And you are going to hear a story about someone who did just that on this episode.Listener questions answered:Question #1: Which should I do first—max out my Roth IRA or pay off my debt?Question #2: At what point did you feel educated and experienced enough to write andencourage others on their journey of financial freedom equipping individuals to support theKingdom of God?Other notes:8 Money Milestones:Milestone 1: Start giving.Milestone 2: Save $1,500 for a minor emergency.Milestone 3: Max out your 401(k) or 403(b) match.Milestone 4: Pay off all debt except your mortgage.Milestone 5: Save 3 to 6 months of living expenses for a job-loss emergency.Milestone 6: Put 15% of your gross income to retirement.Milestone 7: Save for college or pay off your mortgage.Milestone 8: Live generously.Episode Sponsor:Most churches struggle to get people to give. SecureGive has created a system that helps churches increase giving so their ministry is funded to reach their community. SecureGive helps churches increase giving in 3 ways: software that makes giving easy, a custom growth strategy, and ongoing stewardship resources. They stand out by offering a real ministry partnership, the most cost-effective solution with the lowest processing rates, and the most comprehensive giving platform available. Learn more here: https://www.securegive.com/

Why do we talk about retirement? Because we want your retirement years to be some of themost generous years of your life, able to use your time and your money to be part of advancing God’s Kingdom in your community and around the world. Because the Great Commission doesn’t stop when your retirement starts. And in this episode, we focus on Baby Boomers.Listener questions answered:Question #1: How do I get started investing?Question #2: Should I invest in Bitcoin?Other Notes:Kingdom Advisors: https://kingdomadvisors.com/Episode Sponsor:Most churches struggle to get people to give. SecureGive has created a system that helps churches increase giving so their ministry is funded to reach their community. SecureGive helps churches increase giving in 3 ways: software that makes giving easy, a custom growth strategy, and ongoing stewardship resources. They stand out by offering a real ministry partnership, the most cost-effective solution with the lowest processing rates, and the most comprehensive giving platform available. Learn more here: https://www.securegive.com/

What is the relationship between debt and generosity? What do we do if giving to our church means not paying another bill? We serve a generous God. One that sent his Son to stand in our place, to take on the punishment for our sins. And so, when we give, we reflect his generosity to others.Listener questions answered:Question #1: What are your thoughts on tithing the first check from a new job?Question #2: How important is tithing if giving to our church means not paying another bill?Other Notes:1. Giving is to be a priority.2. Giving is to be done proportionately.3. Giving is to be sacrificial.4. Giving is to be done cheerfully.Episode Sponsor:Most churches struggle to get people to give. SecureGive has created a system that helps churches increase giving so their ministry is funded to reach their community. SecureGive helps churches increase giving in 3 ways: software that makes giving easy, a custom growth strategy, and ongoing stewardship resources. They stand out by offering a real ministry partnership, the most cost-effective solution with the lowest processing rates, and the most comprehensive giving platform available. Learn more here: https://www.securegive.com/

The More Than Money Podcast helps listeners get financially healthy for the sake of giving and living generously. This unique podcast provides fun, practical, biblically-based financial advicethrough interviews and listener questions. Let’s change our finances so that we can be a part ofchanging eternity!Episode Sponsor:Most churches struggle to get people to give. SecureGive has created a system that helps churches increase giving so their ministry is funded to reach their community. SecureGive helps churches increase giving in 3 ways: software that makes giving easy, a custom growth strategy, and ongoing stewardship resources. They stand out by offering a real ministry partnership, the most cost-effective solution with the lowest processing rates, and the most comprehensive giving platform available. Learn more here: https://www.securegive.com/