Cheerful Money Podcast: Personal Finance, Financial Freedom, Stewardship, and Generosity for Christians
Business & Economics Podcasts
I’m Pastor Guy. I’m here to teach Christians how to create financial margin to give more generously and live more free! I believe God blesses us to bless others in his name. Unfortunately, too many people paycheck to paycheck. The results are their inability to live free today while generously supporting ministries they love. There is one clear answer to this problem, and it’s pathway found in the Bible. Let’s enjoy our money again by taking control! “For God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
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United States
Description:
I’m Pastor Guy. I’m here to teach Christians how to create financial margin to give more generously and live more free! I believe God blesses us to bless others in his name. Unfortunately, too many people paycheck to paycheck. The results are their inability to live free today while generously supporting ministries they love. There is one clear answer to this problem, and it’s pathway found in the Bible. Let’s enjoy our money again by taking control! “For God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
Twitter:
@Cheerfulmoney
Language:
English
Website:
https://cheerfulmoney.com
Email:
guy@cheerfulmoney.com
Episodes
27 - Thinking Through Leaving an Inheritance to My Children's Children
7/15/2019
Lately I've been considering the concept of 3rd generation wealth. What does it mean to leave an inheritance to my children's children? This episode isn't so much an answer as it is a look into my mind as I think through the concept. Perhaps it will open your mind to a new biblical concept.
Resources mentioned:
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Duration:00:30:41
26 - 7 Gifts and Qualities That Are Better Than Money
7/8/2019
Biblical gifts and qualities are FAR better than money, but you knew that...didn't you?
References:
Details taken from the Dictionary of Bible Themes.
Duration:00:30:32
25 - How to Save Money to Pay Cash for Christmas
7/1/2019
Most Americans will spend $1,000 on Christmas this year, and the majority of them will take on debt to pay for it. Today I challenge you to decide to pay cash for Christmas instead. Divide what you spent last year by 12 and save that amount every month. Easy sinking fund. Your new shiney piggy bank.
Resources mentioned:
You Need A Budget Software
Duration:00:25:18
23 - Simplify Your Financial Life with the KISS Principle
6/17/2019
Many people and institutions in your life will try to overcomplicate your finances. Fight against it by committing to the Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) principle. Overcomplicating your finances will only lead to additional anxieties and possibly fees. Don't fall for these fast track money games and instead make a simple plan and stick to it.
I also may have hit a bee in my car while recording...
Resources mentioned:
You Need A Budget Software
Mortgage Calculator
Five Vital Biblical Money...
Duration:00:28:28
22 - How to Stop Worrying About Money (and everything else)
6/10/2019
"I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened." - Mark Twain
From big worries like the economy and the future of our nation, to everyday worries like paying bills, feeding our families, diapering our kids, putting gas in the tank, or losing our jobs...etc. We all struggle with worry.
God offers the solution to this problem. Prayer and gratitude.
Philippians 4:4-7 (NLT)
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are...
Duration:00:35:07
21 - Home Remodeling: 3 Questions We Ask Ourselves First
6/3/2019
Since mortgaging a 1956 brick ranch home three years ago, my wife and I have discussed many remodel dreams. At one point it became overwhelming and began to breed discontentment. Our response was to make a list of future projects and take control of our contentment and future.
This episode is a walk through the three questions we asked ourselves before starting our projects. I suggest you do the same. For your sanity and as stewardship.
1. Is this project a need or a want?
2. Is this...
Duration:00:46:27
20 - Free, Frugal and Affordable Summer Fun Ideas for Families with Kids
5/27/2019
This is a fun, light hearted episode to help parents enjoy their summer with their kids on a budget. Summer vacation can bring with it a lot of expensive weeklong and one-day vacations. These ideas will help your kids enjoy every day to the fullest without making mom and dad go broke or feel cheap. Frugal entertainment is smart entertainment.
Duration:00:34:22
19 - Tithes and Offerings in the Bible - Plus Learning the Difference
5/20/2019
What is the difference between tithes and offerings? In this episode I'll tell a story of when I learned this lesson from my Dad, and also walk through the biblical definition.
Duration:00:35:25
18 - Money Only Magnifies Who You Really Are
5/13/2019
Ever said, "If I had a million dollars I'd...do ______ for you?" I think we're all guilty of that at one time or another. In this episode I'll walk through the fact that money only magnifies who you really are. Your character (or lack of character) will shine through. Yet, he who is faithful with the little will be trusted with much.
Duration:00:24:48
17 - The Home and Family Business Functions of the Proverbs 31 Woman
5/6/2019
Proverbs 31 reveals the biblical view of the important roles filled by women socially, economically and in the home. In running the household enterprise she is a supervisor of staff, buyer, saleswoman, investor, and philanthropist. She was also respected for her wisdom and responsibility.
Each of these is a business function linked to her home and family.
Duration:00:34:47
13 - Should Christians Pay Taxes?
4/15/2019
We're born, pay taxes, and we die... I don't care for paying taxes. Do you? In this episode I unpack Matthew 22:15-22 and Jesus' teaching on giving to Caesar what is Caesar's and giving to God what is God's.
Duration:00:22:12
12 - Great Wealth is True Godliness with Contentment
3/25/2019
We're all born grabbing for more and we all pass away releasing our hands to leave it all behind. Are you seeking instead to have true godliness with contentment? The Bible says that's great wealth.
See 1 Timothy 6:6
www.cheerfulmoney.com
Duration:00:25:57
11 - A Story of Learning to Trust God in Uncomfortable Generosity
3/23/2019
Are you trusting God when he calls you to uncomfortable levels of generosity? Today I tell a story of my wife and I carefully yet joyfully responding to God's call to give above and beyond.
In today's story of generosity I hope you're encouraged to give as God calls you to give.
Visit Cheerful Money to see more.
Duration:00:29:13
10 - This Budgeting Hack Changed My Finances, and Can Change Yours Too.
1/21/2019
For years I struggled to do my families monthly budget because I got stuck on one detail. "How to balance my 'predicted' next month income with my incoming bills." Then I met You Need A Budget (YNAB) and their budgeting method called "Live On Last Month's Income." CHANGED MY MONEY AND IT CAN YOURS TOO!
Get a free 34 day trial of the You Need A Budget Software: cheerfulmoney.com/ynab
Duration:00:37:59
CM 9 - Decide to Commit to These Five Basic Biblical Money Principles!
1/14/2019
Are you sick and tired of money stress and money problems sucking all the joy out of life? I was too! Then I discovered the answer!
The Bible is overflowing with lessons and scriptures regarding how we handle money, our attitude toward money, the uses of money, the purpose of money, and the vanity of money.
Are you ready to commit to a Biblical Worldview of Money?
This checklist will show you five important principles and challenge you to commit to...
Duration:00:30:45
CM 6 - How to Pay Cash for Christmas (sinking fund), Worst Gift I EVER Gave My Wife, and Merry Christmas!
12/23/2018
Are you like most Americans and watching your kids open Christmas presents you haven't paid for yet? Doesn't that sting? What if I told you there was a way to watch your kids open presents you already own!?!? Would you take my advice?
In this episode I show you HOW! Plus, the absolute worst Christmas gift I've ever given my wife...was immediately donated to Goodwill.
Merry Christmas from Cheerful Money!
I'd be honored if you subscribed and reviewed the show, but the very best gift you can...
Duration:00:37:53
CM 5 - I Want to Pay Off My Mortgage, but I'm Remodeling My House Instead.
12/17/2018
I absolutely HATE paying my mortgage every month and can't wait to get rid of it. Unfortunately there are parts of my house that NEED to be repaired (such as the hole in the floor and leaking roof).
My wife and I live in this tense space between wanting to fix up the house and also agreeing on the need to pay extra on the mortgage.
This morning a father-son remodeling team showed up at my house to begin demolition.
Here's the bottom line: I never make a stupid decision. Every decision was...
Duration:00:39:43
CM 4 - Five Wealthy and Godly Men in the Bible Plus One Modern Day Example
12/11/2018
One big ongoing discussion in Christianity is whether Christians can be wealthy and maintain their godly character. Today I tackle this topic by providing biblical examples of five wealthy men who made incredible impacts for God plus one modern day example.
Mentions in the show:
Cheerful Money Community
Giving It All Away by David Green
Duration:00:34:57
CM 2 - The Secret to Creating Financial Margin
11/6/2018
I'm willing to bet you have financial stress. I'm also willing to bet I know the secret to finding peace and contentment. If you want to create financial margin you need to trust God with your finances.
"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
Duration:00:31:30
CM 1 - God Loves a Cheerful Giver and Introduction
10/23/2018
Cheerful Money is about helping you create financial margin to give more generously and live more free. Did you know God loves a cheerful giver? Yep, it's true. I'm Pastor Guy and I'm excited to begin this journey with you!
Duration:00:46:21