Bountiful: The Heart Of Money Management

Do you dread talking about budgeting? Do you feel like a budget is too difficult or too time-consuming? We promise it’s not! In this episode, Gary and Christy talk about the purpose of budgeting, some pitfalls to avoid when creating a budget, and a few tips on how to stay on track with our budgeting.LinksStep by Step Guides:http://www.youngadultmoney.com/2016/06/01/a-step-by-step-guide-to-get-started-budgeting/https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-make-a-budget-1289587https://www.mint.com/budgeting-3/how-to-create-a-budget-step-by-stepFree budgeting apps:MintGoodbudgetPocket ExpenseMvelopesEveryDollar ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What’s an appropriate attitude to have about possessions in general? Is it wrong to have too many things? Is it better to have very few things? Gary & Christy talk about the purpose of possessions, some misunderstandings about material things, and a couple of ways to make sure our attitude is Christ-centered. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How well do we communicate about money within our households? Are there some ways we could do better? In this episode, Gary & Christy outline a few roadblocks to open financial communication and some methods to overcome them.Linkshttp://www.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/teaching-kids-about-money-an-age-by-age-guide/https://www.extension.umn.edu/family/personal-finance/youth-and-money/adult-resources/docs/teaching-children-money-habits-for-life.pdfhttps://kevinsuttonbasketball.wordpress.com/2010/08/25/talking-vs-communicating/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What standard do we use to determine our self-worth? Do we use our career, our social status, or perhaps the money in our bank accounts? In this episode, Gary and Christy discuss self-worth and what the Bible tells us should be the basis of it. Hint: it’s not net worth!Linkshttps://www.christiancourier.com/articles/42-the-bible-and-self-esteem ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Unexpected expenses are a part of life. We know they’ll come, but we don’t know when. In this episode, Gary and Christy will talk about how God wants us to handle our hearts and minds when these unexpected expenses arise. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Do we look to money to provide a sense of security? Are we more concerned about the state of our bank account than the state of our spiritual life? In today’s episode, Gary and Christy discuss why we should place our trust in our eternal God and not in our earthly riches.Linkshttps://www.treasury.gov/about/education/Pages/in-god-we-trust.aspxhttp://amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/the-lyrics.aspx ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Should Christians really be concerned about financial matters? In this, the first episode of Bountiful, Gary and Christy discuss a Christian’s role as stewards of God’s blessings and explore reasons why ‘financial matters’ really matter.Linkshttps://www.blueletterbible.orgwww.taylorstudies.comhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/06/01/astonishing-numbers-americas-poor-still-live-better-than-most-of-the-rest-of-humanity/#767c913623c4Kyle Butt’s DVD “My God and His Money”V.P. Black’s book “My God and My Money” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Light Network is excited to introduce our latest podcast: Bountiful, which will launch Monday, January 9, 2017, the Lord willing. Bountiful will examine how Christians can maintain the proper perspective on material wealth and its purpose in our lives. Robert Hatfield sits down with Christy and Gary Jenkins, the show’s hosts, to discuss what is to come in this new podcast.Being rich in this world is very different than being rich toward God. Gary and Christy will look to the Scriptures to discuss how Christians can use their money and possessions to the glory of God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★