Money Made Faithful

130 – 3 Trendy Traps You Want to Avoid

Apr 22, 2024 • 18 min 2 sec

Subscribe

Today we’re talking about how many so of us grapple with modern-day financial traps that can hinder our journey toward true joy and wise stewardship, just like in the story of the wealthy ruler from the book of Mark. 

Join me as we focus on three trendy traps that are way too easy for us to fall into. Once we’ve uncovered them, we’ll explore some strategies rooted in biblical wisdom that will pave the way for a more peaceful, empowered, and aligned financial journey.

 

In this episode, John discusses: 

  • How financial traps hinder financial freedom

  • Balancing money, wealth and spiritual fulfillment in modern life

  • Wise financial stewardship in today’s consumer-driven society

  • Embracing truth, stability, and God’s bigger plan 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • The story of the wealthy ruler in Mark’s gospel reveals a timeless tension between worldly possessions and sacrificial love. It echoes today’s tension between material wealth and spiritual fulfillment.

  • Trendy traps like lifestyle inflation, instant gratification, and social comparison are tempting. To combat them, we must embrace the biblical principles of contentment, self-discipline, and identity anchored in Christ to navigate financial decisions wisely.

  • By cultivating authentic relationships, embracing the values of stewardship, and sharing financial wisdom grounded in faith, we can experience personal fulfillment and become powerful testimonies of God’s provision and faithfulness. 

 

“When you can stay out of these traps, you are going to experience a kind of financial freedom, peace, and fulfillment in a way that you likely have never experienced before.”  

 

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW MORE MONEY MADE FAITHFUL!

 

If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message!

 

Today we’re talking about how many so of us grapple with modern-day financial traps that can hinder our journey toward true joy and wise stewardship, just like in the story of the wealthy ruler from the book of Mark. 

Join me as we focus on three trendy traps that are way too easy for us to fall into. Once we’ve uncovered them, we’ll explore some strategies rooted in biblical wisdom that will pave the way for a more peaceful, empowered, and aligned financial journey.

 

In this episode, John discusses: 

  • How financial traps hinder financial freedom

  • Balancing money, wealth and spiritual fulfillment in modern life

  • Wise financial stewardship in today’s consumer-driven society

  • Embracing truth, stability, and God’s bigger plan 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • The story of the wealthy ruler in Mark’s gospel reveals a timeless tension between worldly possessions and sacrificial love. It echoes today’s tension between material wealth and spiritual fulfillment.

  • Trendy traps like lifestyle inflation, instant gratification, and social comparison are tempting. To combat them, we must embrace the biblical principles of contentment, self-discipline, and identity anchored in Christ to navigate financial decisions wisely.

  • By cultivating authentic relationships, embracing the values of stewardship, and sharing financial wisdom grounded in faith, we can experience personal fulfillment and become powerful testimonies of God’s provision and faithfulness. 

 

“When you can stay out of these traps, you are going to experience a kind of financial freedom, peace, and fulfillment in a way that you likely have never experienced before.”  

 

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW MORE MONEY MADE FAITHFUL!

 

If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message!

 

Available Episodes

131 – Have you Ever Experienced Spontaneous Generosity?

Have you ever heard of spontaneous combustion?  It’s a fascinating phenomenon where fire ignites without an external heat source. But what if I told you

Apr 29, 2024 • 13 min 55 sec

129 – Do you Have Hidden Opportunities in your Budget?

In this episode, we’re diving into the practicality of finding hidden opportunities within your finances. Join us as we uncover how those opportunities in your

Apr 15, 2024 • 22 min 56 sec

128 – 3 BIG Reasons you DO NOT Want a Tax Refund

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that touches nearly every American’s financial life: tax refunds.  Yes, that’s right, we’re talking about cash—hundreds of

Apr 08, 2024 • 14 min 33 sec

127 – 4 Ways a Financial Goal Can Become an Idol

In last week’s episode, we talked about the importance of setting meaningful financial goals while staying present on the journey toward them.  Today, we’re taking

Apr 01, 2024 • 20 min 1 sec

126 – Watch Out for your “When I’s”

When does a financial goal become a distraction? Have you ever found yourself overly fixated on future goals, so much so, that it was a

Mar 25, 2024 • 23 min 9 sec

125 – A Spring Refresh to Overcome Bible & Prayer Inconsistency with ‘The 5 Fives’

In this spring refresh episode, we dive into a remarkably practical framework that can help lay a strong spiritual foundation for your journey ahead.  Join

Mar 18, 2024 • 15 min 17 sec

124 – 3 Simple Steps for Your ‘Financial Spring Cleaning’

Spring is getting closer as winter begins to fade and it’s time to freshen with a little spring cleaning! But we’re not just tidying up

Mar 11, 2024 • 17 min 50 sec

123 – 5 Timeless Money Principles (and a few extras) with Ron Blue

I’m excited to have my friend, Ron Blue, joining me in this episode as we delve into five timeless money principles. Ron has 50+ years

Mar 04, 2024 • 39 min 13 sec

122 – 6 Steps to be Ready for your Financial Battles

In this episode, we’re diving into a unique perspective on being prepared for the financial battles you will face as we explore the connection between

Feb 26, 2024 • 21 min 41 sec

121 – Finding the Right Path for your Student’s College & Career Journey

I recently came upon a thought-provoking Wall Street Journal article discussing the opinion of why Americans are losing faith in the value of higher education,

Feb 19, 2024 • 34 min 34 sec
00:00 / 00:00
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x