The Prudent Spender
It’s OK to spend. God gave us resources to use for His glory and our enjoyment. But He will also call us to account for how we’ve used those resources. Will we be able to answer?
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The Diligent Earner
We have to earn to live. But is work more than just getting a paycheck? The Bible teaches that work has value in itself and describes how Christians should work. Join podcast host James Lenhoff for a look at earning.
Being a Faithful Steward
In this inaugural episode of The Faithful Steward podcast, host James Lenhoff introduces the topic of stewardship and encourages church leaders to engage in the stewardship conversation with their congregations.
Saving is Delayed Spending (FreedUp Podcast, Week 5)
Saving isn’t exciting. Especially when you can just buy something on credit. So what’s the point? Discover the spiritual and financial benefits of saving in this episode of the FreedUp podcast.
Generosity Isn’t Really About Money (FreedUp, week 4)
Why do we struggle so much with generosity? Is it just about money, or is it about more than that? Learn about the heart and the impact of true generosity in this episode of the FreedUp podcast.
Spending to Get Free (FreedUp Podcast, Week 3)
How much to spend? Where to spend it? There’s a more important question – Is my spending making me more or less free? Discover ways to evaluate your spending against this key question.
Should I Make More Money? Maybe. (FreedUp Podcast, Week 2)
There’s a Biblical balance between the extremes of overemphasizing earning and not paying enough attention to it. Learn the importance of being a Diligent Earner – one who works to honor God and keeps earning in perspective.
Steward is Better than Owner (FreedUp Podcast, Week 1)
Join us for the first podcast in the FreedUp Program series. Learn how the idea of stewardship actually relieves financial stress and discover three key indicators of faithful stewardship.
Debt is a Tool, not a Vice (FreedUp Podcast, Week 6)
Is debt expected and unavoidable? Is it inherently sinful? Is it somewhere between? See how debt is often a symptom of a problem rather than the problem itself and learn the importance of a balanced view of debt.
Training Good Sense Coaches
What makes a successful financial coach and an effective coaching program? James Lenhoff discusses the Good Sense Coaches Training program with Leo Sabo of Christian Stewardship Network.
How to Disciple your Congregation in Stewardship
In this video, James Lenhoff discusses with Leo Sabo of Christian Stewardship Network the importance of creating a stewardship journey that the entire congregation can embark on.