Money Made Faithful

185 – 3 Keys to Stewarding What’s Not Yours

May 19, 2025 • 13 min 34 sec

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What if the way you’ve been thinking about money is completely upside down?

In this episode, we’re challenging one of the most deeply held beliefs in our culture: ownership. Through scripture, personal reflection, and powerful truth, we’ll explore what it really means to steward something that doesn’t belong to you—and why embracing that reality could change everything about your financial journey.

In this episode, John discusses:

  • Shifting your mindset from ownership to entrusted stewardship
  • How core beliefs about money shape your goals and decisions
  • The connection between spiritual obedience and financial behavior
  • Using everyday financial choices to honor and reflect Christ

Key Takeaways:

  • When you begin to see money not as something you own but as something entrusted to you by God, your entire approach to money becomes more intentional and aligned with His story.
  • Believing that all resources belong to God, invites you to hold your finances with open hands, asking not “What do I want?” but “What does God want, through me?”
  • Aligning your financial actions with God’s purpose allows your daily decisions—big or small—to serve as visible testimonies of your faith and spiritual maturity.
  • True financial peace isn’t found in reaching a number or goal, but in surrendering control and faithfully asking, “Lord, what would You have me do with Your money?”

“Let’s stop asking, “What can I do with my money?” and let’s start asking, “Lord, what would You have me do with Yours?” Guys, that is the shift that leads to freedom. That is the heart of stewardship—and stewarding what’s not yours.” 

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What if the way you’ve been thinking about money is completely upside down?

In this episode, we’re challenging one of the most deeply held beliefs in our culture: ownership. Through scripture, personal reflection, and powerful truth, we’ll explore what it really means to steward something that doesn’t belong to you—and why embracing that reality could change everything about your financial journey.

In this episode, John discusses:

  • Shifting your mindset from ownership to entrusted stewardship
  • How core beliefs about money shape your goals and decisions
  • The connection between spiritual obedience and financial behavior
  • Using everyday financial choices to honor and reflect Christ

Key Takeaways:

  • When you begin to see money not as something you own but as something entrusted to you by God, your entire approach to money becomes more intentional and aligned with His story.
  • Believing that all resources belong to God, invites you to hold your finances with open hands, asking not “What do I want?” but “What does God want, through me?”
  • Aligning your financial actions with God’s purpose allows your daily decisions—big or small—to serve as visible testimonies of your faith and spiritual maturity.
  • True financial peace isn’t found in reaching a number or goal, but in surrendering control and faithfully asking, “Lord, what would You have me do with Your money?”

“Let’s stop asking, “What can I do with my money?” and let’s start asking, “Lord, what would You have me do with Yours?” Guys, that is the shift that leads to freedom. That is the heart of stewardship—and stewarding what’s not yours.” 

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  • BOOK A WORKSHOP & DETAILS: https://moneymadefaithful.com/money-made-faithful-workshop-2/Landing-page

 

  • INVITE JOHN TO SPEAK at your conference, church, or event:  https://moneymadefaithful.com/services

 

  • SPECIAL SAVINGS ON JOHN’S BOOK, ‘He Spends She Spends’ and the small group guide: https://moneymadefaithful.com/shop

 

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  • FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @MoneyMadeFaithful

 

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