Abrahams Wallet

The 4 Money Questions Christian Families Are Asking Right Now

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:04:00 +0000

It feels like financial rules are changing every five minutes right now… and if you’re a dad trying to lead your family wisely, it can get confusing fast. Between new policies, Trump headlines, and talk around the “Big Beautiful Bill,” a lot of families are asking the same question: What does this actually mean for my money?

In this episode, we are answering the 4 most-asked questions. There’s a lot of bad information out there (even AI gets this stuff wrong), so we’re breaking it down in plain English to help you make smart decisions for your family.

About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:03:06) - 4 Questions Money Advisors Have Been Asked
(00:05:10) - Getting Technical On Tax Season
(00:06:14) - Trump IRA: What is a Trump Account?
(00:14:36) - Trump IRAs: Should You Do This?
(00:18:59) - Roth IRa: A Good Idea?
(00:22:24) - What Changed With My HSA or 401K?
(00:29:39) - Health Savings Account Flex Spending Account and Childcare FSA
(00:32:46) - Gift and Estate Taxes
(00:41:10) - Mortgage Rates: Should I Refinance?
(00:44:01) - Tax Day 2018: Good News for Families and Yourself

How Christian Men Should Think About Aging

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0000

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about old age—at least not until it’s right in front of them. But what if the way you think about aging now shapes the kind of life you’ll actually live later? In this episode, we will address a topic that rarely gets talked about, yet deeply impacts your worldview, your leadership, and your long-term vision of the good life.

Links in this Episode: Story Formed Life Retreat https://www.courtprocoaching.com Join our Community Financial Transparency Guide

Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Manage Old Age
(00:00:16) - Old Age and the Christian Viewpoint
(00:03:41) - Abrahamic Leaders
(00:06:22) - Cincinnati Retreat 2018
(00:07:23) - How to Start a Court Building Business with Real Money
(00:09:55) - Retired Christians and Old People
(00:15:11) - Titus 2: Teaching the Older People
(00:20:24) - Older People: The Challenge of Faith
(00:25:31) - What Do You Do in Old Age?
(00:27:56) - The Challenges of Being an Old Person
(00:31:24) - I hate being old
(00:37:17) - God's Blessings, Including Long Life
(00:39:19) - The Good News About Aging
(00:44:19) - How to Live Well in Your 80s
(00:51:46) - Honor Your Father and Mother

The Money Culture Every Christian Family Needs to Build

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0000

Most Christian men don’t realize how deeply the culture around them has shaped the way they think about money. What feels normal—how we spend, borrow, upgrade, and define success—often mirrors the world far more than it reflects the wisdom of Scripture.

In this episode, we unpack the hidden pressures behind modern money habits and explore how fathers can intentionally build a different financial culture in their homes. One that prioritizes faithfulness over appearances, wisdom over impulse, and long-term blessing over short-term comfort. If you want your family’s relationship with money to look different from the world’s, this conversation will help you start building that foundation. Links in this episode Joe Rogan Podcast on Feminism PBS: All Creatures Great & Small Financial Transparency Guide About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Run Your Home With Biblical Focus
(00:01:13) - Joe Rogan on the Feminist Movement
(00:06:24) - Lo Doefeb
(00:08:35) - Lodofeb for Families
(00:11:15) - Creating a Money Culture in Your Home
(00:17:45) - The Money Culture of America
(00:25:03) - What is a Household Culture?
(00:25:51) - How to Build a Culture
(00:30:08) - 4 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Money
(00:34:40) - Dave Ramsey: Teaching Kids About Money
(00:42:50) - Abraham's Wallet: How to Be More Transparency With Your Money
(00:47:54) - Redlining Your Finances
(00:49:49) - How to Build a Culture of Giving in Your Home

Stop Wasting Your Family Vacations

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Did you know the Bible never talks about vacations? Our modern idea of escape and leisure isn’t really a biblical category. But that doesn’t mean travel is pointless! In fact, used well, it can become a powerful tool for fathers who want to shape the spiritual, relational, and cultural life of their family. In this episode, we talk about how dads can think differently about travel and turn trips and family adventures into opportunities to build family culture on purpose. If you're a dad who wants to lead your family intentionally, even on vacation, this episode will give you a strategic framework for making travel count. Links in this Episode

Travel Hacking: www.Going.com Strategic Vacation Guide: https://abrahamswallet.com/strategic-vacation-guide/ About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Use Travel to Build Your Family Culture
(00:00:48) - God's Rest for You
(00:02:19) - Does Intermountain Christian School Have A Mascot?
(00:06:20) - How to Travel to God's Sacred Sites
(00:09:06) - Why Might You Travel?
(00:11:24) - Stephen and Amy on Travel Plans
(00:15:39) - How to Plan a Family's Travel
(00:16:30) - Travel Traps, and How to Avoid Them
(00:19:25) - 3 Preachments on Overdoing Luxury
(00:21:25) - What to Do About Upgrading My Daughter's Flight
(00:24:16) - Amino On Underdoing Luxury Travel
(00:32:48) - Travel Hacking: 3 Practical Hacks
(00:35:12) - Top 3 Tips for Traveling With AI
(00:42:26) - The Strategic Vacation Planner
(00:48:37) - The Value of a Vacation

Raising Children in an AI World

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:43:00 +0000

AI isn’t coming. It’s here. And it’s already shaping your kids.

While most parents are barely aware of what tools their children are using, classrooms are changing, homework is changing, and the way young people think and create is changing. The question isn’t whether AI will be part of your family’s future — it’s whether you’ll lead your home through it intentionally or let it shape your children unchecked.

In this episode, we train fathers to think clearly about artificial intelligence: the real dangers, the subtle temptations, and the massive opportunities. What are teachers seeing in classrooms right now? How should Christian parents respond? And how do you disciple your children to use AI as a tool — not a crutch, not a shortcut, and not a master?

Technology always discipled someone. The question is: will it disciple your kids… or will you?

If you care about raising capable, honest, thinking adults in an AI-saturated world, this episode is for you. Links in This Episode https://www.aiparentingcourse.com https://evergreen.faith/ About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Raise a Tech-obsessed Child
(00:01:00) - Teaching as a Tech Startup Lead
(00:04:16) - WSJD Live: AI in Schools
(00:07:07) - Teaching Students to Win in an AI World
(00:14:06) - Are We Ready to Trust the AI With Our Kids?
(00:14:55) - Are Companion Apps Bad for Kids?
(00:21:19) - Companion Bot Suggests That Maybe I'm Suicidal
(00:24:23) - How to Raise a Teen on Tech
(00:27:39) - Is AI a gateway drug for teens?
(00:28:16) - AI: Shortcuts, Support, and Superpowers
(00:31:35) - The Need for Support
(00:36:06) - The Woman Who Wanted To Marry Her AI Partner
(00:37:35) - Topics of AI and Relationships
(00:40:19) - Are You Ready for AI-Induced Psychosis?
(00:45:29) - Does AI Make Me More Loving, Grateful, Gentle?
(00:51:45) - How to Start a Parenting Conversation

The Abrahamic Good Life: Where Faithful Sacrifice Leads

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

In the final episode of the Abrahamic Starter Series, we step back and ask a bold question: If a man actually lived this out — what would his life look like? Not the vague, lonely retirement story our culture sells, but the good life God designed. A faithful husband. A fruitful home. Grandchildren around the table. Debt-free. Assets compounding. A legacy stretching 200 years into the future. We’ve torn down the broken pop-Christian script. We’ve reclaimed dominion, dynasty, sacrificial headship, and kingdom-minded money. Now we paint the picture of where that road leads. If you’re a dad in your 30s wondering whether there’s more than the slow fade of average church life — this episode shows you what you’re building toward.

This is the Abrahamic vision of the good life. Links Mentioned in This Episode: How to Grandparent Well Episode About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abraham and His Legacy
(00:01:04) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:02:53) - LOTOFAB Feb is imminent
(00:06:37) - What Does Your Scaff Life Look Like At 70?
(00:10:47) - The Good Life
(00:14:22) - An Average Abrahamic Man's Life at 70
(00:20:44) - A Taste of the Good Life at 70
(00:27:22) - How to Make Decisions at 60
(00:34:33) - FlDS Family: How Many Kids Should You Have?
(00:39:36) - How to Expand the Family Cemetery
(00:43:12) - Abraham's Legacy
(00:48:51) - Don't Get Hyped On My Generations
(00:53:44) - Does Passing Down Wealth Make You Rich?
(00:55:01) - Lessons in Gratitude
(00:56:27) - Abrahamic Path
(00:58:27) - A Vision for Your Home and Money

Stop Managing Money Like the World

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:05:00 +0000

Most Christian men handle money exactly like their unbelieving neighbors. They tithe a little, save for retirement, and hope it all works out.

But what if money was never meant to fund comfort — but dominion?

In this fourth episode of the Abrahamic Starter Kit, we zoom in on the Abrahamic money mentality. This is about building wealth that serves a 200-year vision — not just coasting through a safe suburban life.

If you want practical steps to start aligning your finances with dynasty, stewardship, and long-term impact, this episode will show you where to begin.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Is Money the Cause of Divorces?
(00:00:26) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:01:45) - The Abrahamic Money Mantra
(00:02:57) - Physical Capital for the Year
(00:04:05) - Abrahamic Money
(00:14:35) - Maximizing Your Income
(00:19:54) - 3 Things an Abrahamic Man Does With Money
(00:23:46) - Spending Now With Long Term Goals in Mind
(00:30:58) - How to Budget for the Future
(00:32:44) - Using Money to Divorce Proof My Marriage
(00:40:50) - Ditch the dating for marriage
(00:41:40) - Abrahamic Characteristics of Giving
(00:49:01) - Family Vision and Giving

The Abrahamic Model: A Different Way to Lead Your Family

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Most Christian men aren't building their families in a way that is producing strength, legacy, or long-term faithfulness. The Bible teaches us a better way.

In the third episode of this "Abrahamic Starter Kit Series," we unveil The Abrahamic Model — a completely different operating system for marriage, child-raising, and money. In this episode, we go back to the biblical mandate and show what it looks like for a man to lead his home with sacrificial authority so that his wife thrives and his children grow up ready to carry the family torch. This isn’t about trends. It’s about reclaiming God’s original design — and building something that lasts for generations.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Run Your Home and Your Dough Like a Biblical Boss
(00:00:22) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:08:38) - Abraham's Wallet: I Don't Want to Be an Influ
(00:12:09) - A Pastor is God's Chosen Leader
(00:20:10) - The Abrahamic Profile
(00:26:38) - Marriage and the Family
(00:27:07) - Marriage Talk: Male Headship
(00:30:03) - How to Raise Children in the Abrahamic Machine
(00:35:03) - Deuteronomy 13: The Care of Your Children
(00:38:01) - God on Money and Marriage
(00:42:41) - Households and Money
(00:48:00) - Abraham's Wallet: The Family Vision

LoDoFeb: The STOP Spending Challenge (and the unexpected benefits)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Every February, we do something that feels almost rebellious in today’s culture—we practice telling ourselves no. No extra spending. No impulse buys. No quick coffee runs or “let’s just grab takeout.” Instead, we use what’s already in the house, clean out the freezer and pantry, and slow life down just enough to notice how often spending has replaced presence.

In this episode, we talk about why this simple reset is so powerful. Saying no to consumerism builds self-control, margin, and connection. And it often leads to better conversations, more time together, and a surprising amount of peace. If you’ve felt stretched thin, distracted, or stuck on the spending treadmill, this February challenge might be exactly the reset your family needs. About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Lofeb
(00:06:01) - February's Low-Dollar Budget
(00:11:11) - One Week of Lo-Do
(00:14:23) - Self-Control
(00:20:20) - Lodofeb
(00:25:46) - A Week of LodoFeb for Family Life
(00:30:24) - Abraham's Wallet

Your Primary Mission as a Man (That Most Men Miss)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:27:00 +0000

This is Episode 2 of the Abrahamic Starter Kit, where we lay out what Scripture actually calls the primary mission of men: marry, multiply, and fill the earth. We return to Genesis 1 and 1 Corinthians 7 to challenge the idea that marriage and children are optional, secondary, or a distraction from “real” ministry. They aren’t. They are central to God’s design.

Whether you’re single, married, or already a dad, this episode resets the vision for family, fruitfulness, and legacy. We talk practically about how marriage must function differently when dominion—not comfort—is the goal. If you’re ready to stop drifting with culture and start building something that lasts for generations, this episode will rewire how you see your mission.

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Be a Dad at Work
(00:00:21) - Abraham's Wallet: The Starter Kit
(00:02:19) - Episode 4
(00:03:57) - Travel Lesson Learned from Cambodia
(00:07:51) - The Two-Day Vacation
(00:08:14) - Traveling with the Lord
(00:09:22) - The Abrahamic Sticker Kit
(00:10:09) - Dominion over all of creation
(00:16:34) - The Mandate to Fill the Earth
(00:22:04) - Paul Never Married and Never Had Kids
(00:27:24) - "If You're Married, You're Choosing Marriage"
(00:28:59) - Big Brother Advice for Newcomers
(00:36:03) - Have A bunch of Kids!
(00:42:44) - Sen. Rand Paul on infertility
(00:43:09) - Big Brother Advice for Wealthy Families
(00:47:08) - The Rotten Fruit of Avoiding This Mission
(00:51:28) - The Home Office Family Unit Starter Kit

Are You Ready to Die? How to Protect your Family from the Unthinkable

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:06:00 +0000

After the sudden loss of a close friend, we felt compelled to have a conversation most fathers avoid—but shouldn’t. In this episode, we talk honestly about preparing your family for the unthinkable. Not because money can ease grief (it can’t), but because wise preparation can remove unnecessary fear, confusion, and pressure when tragedy strikes.

This isn’t about morbid planning or living in fear. It’s about faithful stewardship and providing for your family which is what every father is responsible for. Loving your family means planning for both the future you hope for and the one you can’t predict. Links Mentioned in This Episode Policygenuis.com Survivors Guide: outpostadvisors.net/s/Survivors-Guide.pdf Donate to the Family of Joshua Perry: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-joshua-perrys-memory-and-supporting-his-family Send a screenshot of your donation to mark@abrahamswallet.com for a matching donation

Previous Episodes That May be Helpful Insurance Series - November 2019 Before Your Parent Dies Series - Sept 2020 Protecting Your Money for Future Generations - July 31, 2024

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Be a Biblical Boss for Your Family
(00:00:36) - Abraham's Wallet: Are You Ready to Die?
(00:05:27) - Wonders of the World: Financial Planning
(00:07:03) - How to Prepare for the Day You Die
(00:07:52) - Should You Buy Life Insurance?
(00:11:51) - The Story of Joseph and His Preparing for the Future
(00:14:37) - Life Insurance, the 4% Rule
(00:23:56) - Term Life Insurance
(00:27:09) - What Would Be Very Hard If a Family Leader Were Dead?
(00:30:11) - Have You Developed a Plan for If Your Wife Dies?
(00:32:45) - What Happens If Your Death Was Due to Negligence?
(00:35:08) - The Secret to a Successful Business Plan
(00:38:00) - 5 Things You Need to Do Before You Die
(00:40:54) - A Death Wish List for Family
(00:45:29) - Widows and orphans need our help
(00:51:27) - Family Preparedness for the 31st

5 BIG Lies that Threaten God’s Design for your Family

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:19:00 +0000

Pop Christianity has sold families a version of faith that looks good on the surface, but quietly undermines God’s design for marriage, children, and legacy.

In this episode, Steven is joined by Jeff Davenport to expose 5 big lies threatening the biblical family and to introduce The Abrahamic Starter Kit—a short, no-fluff series designed to help Christian men step off the spiritual merry-go-round and start building multi-generational faithfulness.

This conversation is especially for dads who sense there’s more to biblical leadership but haven’t had the language or framework to articulate it yet. Stick around, and you’ll begin to see your family, faith, and future through a completely different lens. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Pagen Christianity The Open Church

Chapters

(00:00:00) - The Abrahamic Starter Kit
(00:03:04) - The Symbols of the Family
(00:04:20) - 5 Big Lies That Threaten God's Design for Your Family
(00:06:54) - He Deserves A Mission
(00:14:09) - Wonders' gatherings and the Great Commission
(00:22:40) - Hebrews 6: The Basic Skills
(00:24:19) - The Pastor is the Real Spiritual Head of Your Home
(00:29:55) - The Role of the Pastor in a Church
(00:33:25) - Abrahamic Family Leader Lie #4
(00:40:13) - Give to the Local Church House
(00:42:57) - No Child Is a Burden
(00:46:54) - Overvaluing Children in the Culture
(00:50:00) - The fruit of the Pop Christian story
(00:54:11) - The Problem with Church Services

Fathers, Stop Letting Fear Decide Your Future

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:44:00 +0000

What if the “safe” job you’re clinging to is actually holding you back from the calling God wired you for?

In this episode, Steven sits down with longtime friend and father of nine, Michael Beausejour,to unpack how an ordinary corporate employee stepped out in faith, built a thriving framing business from scratch, and provided more for his family than he ever imagined.

Michael wasn’t trained in construction. He wasn’t an entrepreneur. He had a demanding day job and a growing family. But he also had a God-given itch to build, create, and multiply—and he refused to ignore it.

Whether you’re dreaming about starting a business, just feeling stuck, or wondering how to take a faithful risk without blowing up your family’s stability, this conversation will give you the courage, clarity, and practical wisdom you need for faithful, fatherly, entrepreneurship.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:01:31) - Michael Buble on His Hockey Tournament
(00:02:01) - The Amazing Transition From Full-Time Employee to Full Time Entrepreneur
(00:08:24) - Michael Jackson on Becoming An ENFP
(00:12:22) - Bradley on Starting His Own Business
(00:18:44) - Many framers struggle to get jobs
(00:19:47) - Starting Your Own Business in Your 20s
(00:22:45) - How to Build a Work-Life Balance
(00:24:32) - The Scariest Moment in My Business
(00:29:29) - Married Men Talk About Responsibilities
(00:30:58) - Leading a Large Business with Multiple Jobs this year
(00:36:26) - Good Samaritan Tells Story of His Pro Golfer
(00:36:49) - Amino on Side Businesses
(00:39:20) - Abraham's Wallet: Prayer for Family Legacy

When "Manliness" Is Really Pride in Disguise

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:18:00 +0000

“I’ve been fired from four churches in five years because weak men can’t handle my masculinity.”

Yep. That’s a real tweet - and it’s the perfect picture of what happens when men refuse to take responsibility for their own failures.

In this episode, we break down why blame-shifting is destroying the credibility of Christian men, and why building a culture of accountability is essential if you want to lead your home, church, or community with integrity.

If you want to be a man your family trusts, your church respects, and God can use—this is where it starts.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Be a Biblical Boss
(00:00:48) - Employee Complaints and the Economy
(00:02:49) - Pastor Loses His Fourth Job in 5 Years
(00:07:35) - This Pastor Lashes Out Over His Long Twitter Rant
(00:11:26) - I Misspoke On The Sukkot Epistle
(00:14:34) - Culture of Accountability and Reparation
(00:15:50) - Proverbs: Open Rejection of Bad Parenting
(00:19:48) - Galatians 6: For Brothers' Accountability
(00:20:19) - What is Repentance?
(00:25:24) - Holding Others to Accountability
(00:26:01) - What Does a Leader Need to Be Like?
(00:34:17) - The Culture of Accountability in a Church
(00:40:38) - The Importance of Conviction, Humility and Openness
(00:44:44) - Call to Action for Christians
(00:46:53) - Look inward before you blame
(00:50:22) - Abraham's Wallet

Encouragement for Faithful Fathers in 2026

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:27:00 +0000

As the new year begins, this episode is a word of encouragement for Abrahamic fathers who are carrying more than most people ever see.

For the dads who shoulder responsibility quietly. For the husbands who keep showing up. For the men who serve God and their families faithfully—even when no one applauds.

It’s easy to lose sight of why we’re doing all of this.

In this special New Year’s address, Steven calls fathers back to their divine assignment: to love their wives as Christ loved the Church, to die daily for the good of their families, and to lead with sacrificial strength. This isn’t about hype or resolutions—it’s about faithfulness, holiness, and stewarding every area of life God has entrusted to you.

As we step into 2026, this is your reminder: what you do matters. Your obedience matters. Your quiet sacrifices matter.

The Kingdom starts at home.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - A message for fathers in 2019
(00:07:08) - 5 Spiritual Capitals That Matter
(00:11:26) - Physical Capital and Financial Capital
(00:16:26) - 365 Days of Fruitfulness for You
(00:19:50) - God's Blessing for You in 2026

Why Family Culture Matters More Than Ever

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:27:00 +0000

In this special episode, Steven sits down with one of his very first disciples from 30 years ago, Phil Ronsley.

Enjoy this heartfelt conversation about long-term discipleship, building deep relationships with children, forming a strong family identity, and why your local community matters now more than ever. Tune in to be encouraged and challenged by what really matters in life. About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - The Biblical Blueprint for Family
(00:00:21) - Abraham's Wallet: A Conversation With Phil Ronsley
(00:02:10) - Philip on His discipleship
(00:07:08) - Marriage and the Christian disciple
(00:11:58) - Steve Kerr on criticism from his children
(00:16:23) - Daddy Daughter Dates
(00:20:40) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:25:50) - A Jewish girl's transformation
(00:30:45) - Sukkot: Coming Out of the Culture
(00:33:43) - The Rawnsley Family Vision Statement
(00:38:59) - "A Midrash in the Fall?"
(00:40:11) - Adam Lozzi on the Cincinnati trip
(00:44:06) - Midrash and the YAM
(00:49:33) - Be faithful with your family

I Believed the LIE about Tithing for Years

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:17:00 +0000

Tithing means we write a check to the church for 10% of our income, right?? Is this what the Bible actually says to is tithing is something bigger - something more intentional?

On today’s podcast we are going to turn off the autopilot on our bank accounts and embrace the invitation to partner with God in ruling our resources. Outpost Advisor - Schedule a call: https://www.outpostadvisors.net/schedule-a-call About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Take Back Your Money From the Bank
(00:00:24) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:01:05) - A Quick, Quick Financial Checkup With a Client
(00:05:27) - Give Today: Pro-life Issues
(00:06:58) - Abraham on the Tithing
(00:07:58) - Give Back to God
(00:13:04) - How to Give to the Kingdom of God (3 Missions)
(00:19:04) - The Truth of Tithing
(00:24:55) - Tithing in the Life of God
(00:29:52) - There Was a Special Tithing For The Levites
(00:34:09) - The Levites and Their Tithing
(00:38:46) - Tithing: A Math Problem
(00:42:43) - 3% of my Money to Family Worship
(00:45:40) - Tithing in the New Covenant

5 Christmas Traps Every Christian Family Must Avoid

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:43:00 +0000

Every year, families slide into the same five Christmas traps. And every year, those traps lead to the same results: debt, stress, disappointment, and a Christmas that looks nothing like the King we’re celebrating. In this episode, we break down the five biggest traps Christian families fall into and what to do instead. You'll learn how to lead your home with clarity, set a Christ-centered tone for the season, avoid financial self-sabotage, and give in a way that actually honors Jesus.

If you're tired of chaotic, expensive, spiritually thin Christmases, this is your reset.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Plan for the Year-End
(00:04:56) - 5 Christmas Traps That Keep Families Broke
(00:07:42) - Christmas Gifts: A Modest
(00:12:45) - 3 Rules for a Spiritual Holiday
(00:16:12) - I Put Christmas Lights On My House For Christmas
(00:21:04) - Christmas Debt: The 3 Traits
(00:26:13) - 3 Tips for Managing Money During the Holidays
(00:30:42) - The Last Trap of Little House on the Prairie
(00:32:48) - Prioritizing Material Gifts Over Generous Heart Led Giving

DO THIS or Lose Respect

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:25:00 +0000

You spoke. We listened.

Our last podcast on men’s fashion ruffled quite a few feathers. So in this episode, we’re addressing your questions — and reinforcing what we really believe.

This isn’t about fashion for fashion’s sake. It’s about looking like the man you actually want to be — one your wife respects, your kids admire, and your community takes seriously.

Let’s ditch the graphic tees and dress like a man on mission. Links in this Episode: Original Fashion Episode Bylt.com Amazon Socks Darn Tough Socks Amazon Undershirts Haines Undershirts

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:01:04) - Back to Fashion: The Fashion Episode
(00:03:31) - PODCAST: On Clothing
(00:07:46) - Snap Judgments about People's Looks
(00:12:13) - Don't Spend Too Much On Your Clothes
(00:17:40) - Robbie's Challenge to Audit His Clothes
(00:23:16) - Don't Spend Too Much on Clothes
(00:25:56) - Consider the Way That We Present ourselves
(00:33:31) - Don't Follow the Trends
(00:34:37) - Dressing with Dignity
(00:37:40) - Questions about Date Nights and Church Meetings
(00:40:50) - Do You Wear Sweatpants on Travel?
(00:42:38) - Don't Look Like The Rest of the World
(00:44:13) - Should We Wear Sneakers and Watches?
(00:50:21) - Is a Dark Suit Necessary For Your Wedding Dress?
(00:50:44) - Underwear: Best Buy
(00:53:14) - Underwear and Socks
(00:54:33) - Best End of Year Sales! Target, Banana Republic, Old Navy

What Trump REALLY Believes About Money and God

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:35:36 +0000

Is Trump’s new proposed 50-year mortgage just savvy economics… or a dangerous move that will cripple American families for generations?

In this episode, Steven and Mark break down Trump’s most talked-about financial ideas — from extended mortgages to 15-year car loans — and evaluate them through a biblical lens of stewardship, debt, and generational impact.

But we don’t stop at economics.

We also examine Trump’s own words about faith, repentance, and salvation to ask an honest question: What does he actually believe about God? Not what pundits say. Not what the media spins. What he says. In his own words.

By the end, you’ll have a clear, biblical framework for evaluating both a leader’s money philosophy and their spiritual claims — without falling for hype, fear, or personality cults.

If you want to lead your home with discernment in a chaotic election season… this one’s for you. About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - President Trump
(00:00:34) - Trump's Economic Plan For America
(00:02:19) - Leaf Vacuum
(00:03:31) - Trump's Bold Money Moves
(00:11:00) - Republicans: Everyone Should Own a Home
(00:18:03) - Mortgage Rates for 50 Year Loans
(00:22:11) - 15 Year Car Loans
(00:28:33) - Don't Let Trump Ruin Your Finances
(00:32:34) - The Need for Homeownership
(00:35:10) - President Trump proposes $2,000 check to Americans
(00:40:11) - Trump's Beliefs on Salvation
(00:43:07) - Trump: I Was Saved By God
(00:45:30) - Trump's Most Confusing Religious Quotes
(00:47:59) - Trump: I Want to Get to Heaven If Possible
(00:53:38) - Praying for Our Leaders

DO THIS Before You Carve the Turkey: How to Spiritually Lead Thanksgiving

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:12:00 +0000

Not sure how to lead your family spiritually this Thanksgiving?

You’re not alone.

In this episode, Steven shares his personal Thanksgiving liturgy — the Scriptures he reads, the questions he asks, and the traditions that help his family pause and thank God for His goodness this year.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of “doing something meaningful” around the Thanksgiving table but didn’t know where to begin, this episode will give you a simple, powerful framework to lead your family with purpose — and gratitude.

Let’s make this Thanksgiving more than just turkey and football. Let’s make it worship. Thanksgiving Readings Deut 8:1-18 Psalm 16:5-11 II Cor 9:6-15 About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:00:57) - Thanksgiving: A Day of Giving Thanks
(00:08:41) - A Land of Plenty
(00:09:12) - Thanksgiving Table
(00:15:28) - Psalm 16: God's Provision for Israel
(00:16:35) - 2nd Corinthians 9:6

The Secret to Raising Teens Strong in Faith and Finances

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:06:00 +0000

The teen years often get a bad reputation. Our culture tells us to expect moodiness, distance, constant arguments, and irresponsible kids.

But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if the teen years could actually be some of the sweetest, most rewarding times you share with your children?

In this episode, we sit down with our good friend David Elrod as he shares the intentional steps he took to make the teen years a joy, - not a battle - and how you can do the same.

Links in this Episode To Train up a Child The Open Church

Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Manage Your Home and Money
(00:00:40) - How Do I Create Wealthy Children?
(00:07:21) - Adam Smith on Raising Successful Children
(00:09:41) - How Do You Shape Your Family's Spiritual Growth?
(00:13:48) - The Need for Perfectionism
(00:15:22) - To Train Up A Child
(00:18:01) - How to Train Up a Child
(00:19:40) - Adam Levine on His Son's
(00:20:21) - What They Did When Their Kids Were in 5th Grade
(00:25:10) - Biblical Study for Boys
(00:29:30) - How to Lead Your Sons in the Local Church
(00:35:50) - Christian Dad on His Daughter's Pre-College Training
(00:41:00) - Gym Dad's Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Kids Advice
(00:43:56) - Weekly Rhythms of Input in Parenting
(00:46:01) - Be on Your Guard

Do THIS Before Another Year Slips Away: Annual Financial Review

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:27:00 +0000

Most families just drift from one year to the next, hoping things get better financially. But kingdom-centered families don’t just drift along, hoping for the best. They make intentional data-driven decisions.

In this episode, we walk through the annual family financial review: how to lead your home through the numbers, the goals, the giving, and the vision.

This is vital because this isn’t just about money—it’s about stewardship. Your family is a part of God’s kingdom. Lead it like one.

Links in this Episode Creative Colorful, Color Analysis Peter Attia Podcast

Chapters

(00:00:00) - A Review of the S&P500
(00:01:03) - Mark On Dressing Like A Man
(00:03:31) - An Annual Review of Your Financial Condition
(00:08:43) - A Financial Report for the Family
(00:10:26) - Good Job
(00:15:58) - Family Vision
(00:18:21) - Have You Reached Your Goals?
(00:19:35) - How to Plan Your Financial Life
(00:25:11) - How to Approach a Retirement Plan with a Careful Mind
(00:32:01) - How to Check in on Your Generosity
(00:37:01) - Your Home and Auto Insurance--Blast!
(00:38:44) - Taxes and Budgeting
(00:45:12) - Has Our Capacity to Spend Expanded or Shrunk?
(00:46:00) - Re-evaluating Your Family's Mission

DO THIS or Your Kids Will Repeat Your Mistakes

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:06:00 +0000

What if the greatest threat to your family is been passed down through your own family line?

From fear and greed to divorce, addiction, and passivity—generational patterns don’t just disappear on their own. God has called fathers to grab the wheel of their family story, break the chains of the past, and build a godly culture that will outlast them. This is your playbook to identify what’s lurking in your family line, repent, and redirect your legacy toward the Kingdom.

The Kingdom starts at home. Will you take responsibility for your part in your family line?

Links in this Episode Get the Free Financial Transparency Guide Abe’s Wallet Retreat Nov 21-23 Cincinnati, OH Join our Online Community, UR

Chapters

(00:00:00) - All the Sins of Dad
(00:00:56) - Locking myself Out of the Office
(00:06:06) - Scooter Riding in the Rain
(00:08:29) - Erica Kirk's Charlie Kirk Memorial Speech REACTION!!
(00:13:44) - It's Our Sacred Calling to Steer the Family Story
(00:17:09) - Look in the Mirror
(00:20:40) - The Problem of Alcoholism
(00:23:36) - How to Talk About Money With Your Girlfriend
(00:30:12) - How to Stop Being a Sinful Person
(00:31:18) - How to Repent of Your Sins in Front of Your Family
(00:36:48) - Evil Spirits in the Home
(00:41:51) - 5 Steps of Repentance for Family
(00:45:04) - How to Clean Up Your Family Culture

Why “Being Fruitful” Still Matters TODAY

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:10:00 +0000

Has the world influenced the Church so deeply that we’ve started ignoring God’s clear command to be fruitful and multiply? Have we traded biblical obedience for cultural excuses?

In today’s episode, we’re busting the myth of overpopulation, unpacking what Scripture really says about children, and dismantling the excuses that keep us from raising the next generation of disciple-makers.

It’s time to reject fear, embrace fruitfulness, and build families that shake the gates of hell.

Links in this Episode Pappy's BBQ St. Louis Drop Detailing Join our Online Community

You’re Giving to the Poor All Wrong!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:03:00 +0000

As Christians, we know we’re called to help the poor, but the real question is how.

In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet, we sit down with Justin Wolfenburg to unpack what the Bible really says about charity. Who are we supposed to help? How should we help them? And how does true, biblical giving restore dignity and responsibility instead of destroying it?

Tune in for a challenging conversation that will flip your view of charity upside down and give you a clearer vision for Kingdom-centered generosity.

Scripture Mentioned in this Episode Luke 14:12-14 Deuteronomy 24:19-21 Ruth 2 1-2,17-18 Exodus 22:21-25 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10 Leviticus 25:35-41 Deuteronomy 24:14-15 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Proverbs 19:17

Links in this Episode Abe’s Wallet Retreat Nov 21-23 Cincinnati, OH Join our Online Community, UR

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:02:40) - Two Things I Love About Justin
(00:04:35) - Rebalancing Charity
(00:06:32) - Jesus invites the poor to his kingdom
(00:11:37) - Five men get help from God
(00:13:25) - The Bible definition of the poor
(00:15:38) - Ruth 2: The Dignity of the Poor
(00:21:14) - The Dignity of Working
(00:26:21) - Leviticus 25: If Your Brother Becomes Poor, Do
(00:31:24) - One Brother's Help to the Poor
(00:36:40) - Honoring widows who are truly widows
(00:39:08) - How Do We Push You Back to Your Family?
(00:44:22) - Abrahamic Blueprint Retreat

Respect Starts With Your Clothes: Men’s Fashion 101

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:55:00 +0000

Today’s men are showing up everywhere in the same t-shirts and jeans. It’s more than a fashion problem; it’s a leadership problem. When people see you walk into a room, do you command respect?

In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet, we’re challenging guys to ditch the lazy look and start dressing like leaders. Discover why your style matters, how it affects the respect you earn, and simple ways to elevate your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Tune in and learn how to step up your look and your leadership.

Links in this episode

Alan Edmonds Ivy Costa Wardrobe Styling Ivy Costa Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Dressing Like a Biblical Boss
(00:00:46) - Should You Care About How You Present Yourself?
(00:07:08) - How to Present Yourself Well
(00:14:53) - Where Should Guys Start Shopping For Clothes?
(00:21:49) - 3 Tips for Better Wardrobe Shopping
(00:29:15) - Budget Shopping
(00:32:49) - Dressing For Different Occasions
(00:35:45) - Is It Bad To Wear Sneakers With Your Suit?
(00:38:33) - 5 Tips For Looking Good In Your Clothes
(00:46:12) - Where to Find Ivy Costa Style and Sloan Boutique
(00:49:23) - Look like a Biblical Boss

This One Move Gets Teens Hooked on God’s Word

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:20:00 +0000

Imagine a world where your teenagers actually love reading Scripture—and then lean in to discuss it with depth and excitement. Sounds impossible? It’s not. In this episode, we introduce the idea of starting a Young Adult Midrash—a powerful, biblical way to engage your teens in reading, wrestling with, and applying God’s Word.

What is a midrash? How do you start one? And what do you really need to make it work? That’s exactly what we’re unpacking today. Tune in and discover how you can disciple the next generation in a way that’s engaging, transformative, and rooted in the Bible. Links in this Episode: What He Must Be Previous Midrash Episode

Abe’s Wallet Retreat Nov 21-23 Cincinnati, OH https://abrahamswallet.com/retreat/ About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Golf Lessons for Dads
(00:05:02) - Yams and the Young Adult Midrash
(00:12:54) - YAM: The Midrash Starter Kit
(00:22:47) - Host Homes and the Biblical Discussion Group
(00:29:27) - YAM for Teens: A Leader
(00:35:07) - When Does a Dad Throw the Penalty Flag?
(00:39:49) - Cincinnati Midrash: Unique Experience
(00:44:44) - Pastor on the YAM
(00:48:51) - A Taste of Abraham Blueprint

5 Things Charlie Kirk Taught Us Before He Died

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:23:00 +0000

Charlie Kirk lived boldly for Christ, using every platform he had to proclaim the Gospel. In the wake of his tragic passing, many are asking how God can use such a loss for our good and His glory. In this podcast episode, we’ll watch five powerful clips from Charlie’s life and draw out five lessons every man of God should embrace—truths about courage, conviction, and living on mission for Jesus. Links in this Episode BONUS: Political conservatism is NOT the solution to our nation’s problems. We’re in a spiritual battle that must be engaged with SPIRITUAL understanding: https://x.com/DogRightGirl/status/1967242013398741271 Abe’s Wallet Retreat Nov 21-23 Cincinnati, OH About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Abraham's Wallet
(00:01:23) - on the Assassination of Karl Rove
(00:05:36) - Wouldn't It Be Impossible to Put Obama in a Box?
(00:05:55) - Charlie Kirk on the Threat of Violence
(00:12:09) - Is There Enough Evidence to Convince Charlie Kirk of Being a Mart
(00:14:27) - Be Unapologetic for Your Witness
(00:16:09) - Charlie Kirk
(00:22:48) - What Makes Christian Mythology Real?
(00:27:37) - Charlie Kirk on Defending the Faith
(00:32:23) - Electrician Advice for Young People
(00:37:04) - Charlie Kirk on Praying With People
(00:41:14) - Prayers For Strangers
(00:43:45) - First Corinthians 16: Manhood
(00:45:28) - Charlie Kirk: Prioritize Family over Everything else
(00:51:22) - Charlie Kirk on Family and Faith
(00:54:11) - A Taste of the Abrahamic Blueprint

Sukkot: The Biblical Feast Your Pastor Isn’t Talking About

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:30:00 +0000

Most churches skip right over Sukkot—but the Bible doesn’t.

In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet, we’re unpacking why Christians today should care about the Feast of Tabernacles, what Scripture actually says about how it’s to be celebrated, and how you can practically live it out with your family.

If you’ve ever wondered whether these biblical feasts still matter—or how they connect to Jesus and your household today—this episode will give you clarity, conviction, and practical steps to start walking it out.

Links in this Episode: https://www.charis-community.org AW Sex Episode Get Question Guide by Joining the Email List Join our Online Community, UR

Chapters

(00:00:00) - All the Feasts of the Bible
(00:00:53) - Abrahamic Tent Dinner
(00:02:20) - Pro-life advocates step in to save babies in Utah
(00:04:19) - Phil Collins Coming to Cincinnati
(00:08:58) - A Beginner's Primer of Sukkot
(00:10:39) - What's the Point of the Podcast?
(00:12:53) - Questions about Religious Holidays
(00:17:04) - Why Obsess Sukkot?
(00:18:12) - What Do We Do to Express Our Faith in Christ?
(00:21:49) - The Immersive or Effective Discipling Quality of Sukkot
(00:24:12) - The Feast of Sukkot
(00:30:01) - Sukkot and the Law
(00:31:42) - How Do You Do Sukkot?
(00:38:22) - 7 Tips for Living On A Sukkot
(00:43:40) - How to Have a Sukkot Celebration
(00:49:57) - 7 Questions for the 7 Days of Sukkah
(00:53:01) - Zechariah 14: The Feast of Tabernacles and

Stop Raising Brats: The Biblical Cure for Spoiled Kids

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:19:00 +0000

Who is running your home? You or your kids? In this episode, we’re tackling the uncomfortable truth: too much freedom, too many choices, and too little discipline are setting our children up for failure. From a Biblical perspective, we’ll unpack why “letting them do what they want” isn’t loving, how God calls parents to lead with authority, and the practical steps you can take to turn it around.

It’s time to say “no” more often, take back the reins, and raise kids who honor God instead of themselves. Links in this Episode: Drop Detailing Tim Schmoyer Blog Article About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Dads, Stop Letting Anxiety Run Your Home

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:29:00 +0000

What do you do when anxiety tries to take over your home?

In today’s episode, Jeff Davenport joins the podcast to talk about overcoming fear and anxiety as a father. We dig into how dads can reject anxiety in their own hearts—and in their homes—while building a culture of peace and faith.

You’ll walk away with practical steps to strengthen your trust in God, lead your family with confidence, and create a home where fear has no foothold.

It’s time to run your home like a biblical boss and face anxiety head-on.

Links in this episode: Leadership & The Sin of Empathy About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

The Crime of Passivity

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:24:00 +0000

There are for kinds of men. Boys, Evil men, passive men and good men. At first, it seems obvious that the evil man is the worst—but the truth is, passivity may be even more dangerous. It’s sneaky. It masks itself as humility or care, but in reality, it’s laziness and abdication of responsibility.

In this episode, we’ll help you evaluate where you fall in these categories and challenge you to step up as the kind of man who glorifies God through bold, faithful leadership.

Abe’s Wallet Retreat Nov 21-23 Cincinnati, OH Links in this Episode: Joe Freudenberg Episode Five Aspects of Masculinity for Young Men The Way of Men by Jack Donovan About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Five Aspects of Masculinity for Young Men
(00:01:02) - There's a Lot of Evil in the Abrahamic Retreat
(00:05:53) - Joe Freudenberg Has Expanded His Pickleball Camp
(00:09:14) - A Day to Review and Organize Our Podcast
(00:14:01) - A Taste of the Abraham Slate
(00:14:56) - 4 Types of Men For Boys
(00:19:16) - Boyhood and the Christian Church
(00:21:20) - The Good Men and the Evil Men
(00:26:24) - 3 Types of Passive Men
(00:29:08) - Steve Doesn't Think He Looks Like An Old Man
(00:30:21) - The Passive Man
(00:33:23) - Are You a Passive Man?
(00:37:10) - 3 The Good Man
(00:41:35) - How to Admit Sin to Your Guy
(00:43:19) - Controversy Over Men's Duties
(00:48:54) - A Biblical Coach: Keep the Vision in Front of Me

5 Lies Christians Believe About Money

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:40:00 +0000

Some ideas sound super spiritual… but when you actually open your Bible, they fall apart. In this podcast episode, we're exposing some of the most common “pious lies” floating around Christian culture - half-truths that sound noble but lead us off course.

We’re calling them out and replacing them with clear, biblical truth—so you can lead your family with conviction, not confusion.

Links in this Episode: Brazos Bluff Ranch Donate to join us on UR

A Beginner’s Guide to Biblical Investing

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:03:00 +0000

God doesn’t just call us to make ends meet. He calls us to build wealth that lasts for generations. But how do you actually do that?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the core financial asset classes: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and even crypto to show you how to use them strategically to grow long-term, biblical wealth.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your portfolio, tune in for insight and practical wisdom to help you run your dough like a biblical boss.

Links in this Episode Asset Allocation for Abrahamic Allstars Donate to join us on UR About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

4 Things Every Dad Should Do Before School Starts

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:25:00 +0000

Proverbs 29:18 says “Where there is no vision, people cast off restraint.” As summer winds down and school routines return, there's a huge opportunity for dads to step up and lead with clarity, vision, and intentionality.

In this back-to-school episode of Abraham’s Wallet, we’re laying out 4 practical things every father should do to lead his family into the fall with purpose.

This isn’t just about calendars and carpools—it’s about setting the tone for your household, casting vision for the year, and stewarding your role as a father in a season full of potential.

Links in this Episode: Turo Car Rental Monarch Money You Need a Budget App Mama Bear Apologetics

How One Family Built with for God’s Glory - Not Their Own

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:02:00 +0000

Should your faith shape the way you build your home? For Eric and Whitney Sztanyo, the answer is yes.

In this special episode of Abraham's Wallet, we explore Eric and Whitney Sztanyo’s visionary home transformation in Cincinnati, OH. Tune in to see how they are expanding their house to accommodate family gatherings, church events, and multigenerational living spaces, all driven by a deep-rooted mission from God.

Don't miss out on this glimpse into their faithful journey to create a home that serves both their family and their community. About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

The Hard Truth About Instant Results (and How to Actually Succeed)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:10:00 +0000

Our culture is obsessed with quick fixes. We see articles that claim to give you a 6-pack in 5 mins or less. But whether we are talking about our physique, finances, the training of our children, or success of your marriage, slow and steady wins the race. Listen in to hear how to find success in these areas of your life… in 80 years or less!

Link in this Episode: Donate to join us on UR Ploductivity by Doug Wilson Slow & Steady About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

The Brutal Truth about Trump’s New Tax Bill

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:10:00 +0000

What’s happening with Trump’s new tax bill? Is your Social Security now tax-free? What’s the catch with these new Trump accounts? There’s a lot of fear mongering out there in regards to this bill but, how does this bill affect me?

In this jam-packed episode of the Abraham's Wallet podcast, tax expert Jed Kinderknecht returns to break down the new 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act.' We delve into the various changes to the tax code, including new benefits for tipped employees, enhancements to the SALT cap, and the introduction of Trump Accounts for kid's savings. Not stopping there, we discuss how small business owners can benefit, the rules about gambling losses, and car loan interest deductions. Curious about how these changes can affect you? Tune in to find out!

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Wealth is NOT the Goal

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:43:00 +0000

Is wealth really the ultimate goal in life? We hustle, save, and invest wisely—but sometimes it feels like money is the whole point.

In this episode, we're revisiting a powerful conversation from a few years ago that still speaks volumes today. We’re digging into the true purpose of wealth and where it actually fits in our lives. This is one of those foundational truths we all need to be reminded of from time to time.

Ready to rethink your relationship with money? Let’s talk.

Links in this Episode: Your Breakthrough is NOT Coming

About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Guarding your Family against the Soft Lies of Feminism - Part 2

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:24:00 +0000

Have you ever felt like the world is feeding you some pretty big lies about family and gender roles?

In this episode, we're digging into more of the myths that feminism has snuck into our culture, even in places you wouldn’t expect. We’ll talk about what real biblical family leadership looks like and why it’s so important to protect your home from these harmful ideas.

Links in this Episode Drop Detailing: https://dropdetailing.com/

About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Guarding your Family against the Soft Lies of Feminism

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:23:00 +0000

Ever feel like the world is whispering deceitful lies all around you? Today, we dive into the subtle deceptions of feminism that permeate our culture and explore how to lead your family with biblical truth. You can counter these lies and lead your family in seeing God’s Word as good and true. Listen in. We’ll show you how. Links in this Episode No Compromises by Keith Green A Cry in the Wilderness by Keith Green Masculine Christianity by Zachary Garris Family Revision by Jeremy Pryor After the Ball by Marshall Kirk & Hunter Madsen Join us in Ur by Donating to AW Join our email list

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A Christian Doctor’s Guide to your Family’s Health

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0000

What is healthcare really good for, and where does it fall short? In this special episode of the Abraham's Wallet podcast, we are joined by the lovely and talented Dr. Amelia Parrott to discuss how faith intertwines with physical wellness. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone looking to optimize their physical and spiritual well-being. Tune in and run your home and your dough like a biblical boss!

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What Christian Parents Get Wrong About Fitness

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0000

How do you balance your kids’ sports with family life? Is physical activity even that important for them…or for you?

In this episode, we dive deep into strategies for managing physical capital within your family. Our goal is to be good stewards of our bodies and our time and to set priorities that align with the Bible. Tune in for actionable insights and personal anecdotes that could transform how you approach physical health in yourself and your children.

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Raising Kids with Visions for the Future

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:55:00 +0000

We talk about doing yearly Couples Summit Weekends, but what would it look like to incorporate the kids? One of our listeners has done just that.

In this inspiring episode, Doug Kushin shares his “Family Summit Weekend” and discusses how he and his wife involved their children in reviewing the achievements of the past year and in goal-setting for the future.

Tune in to get inspired as you discover how these practices can transform your family's posture and help you run your home like a biblical boss.

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AW - Goals Summit Guide Doug’s Slide Show Example Outpost Advisors Course for Crafting a Family Vision Statement

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The Truth About “Healthy” Food That’s Draining Your Wallet

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 May 2025 08:14:00 +0000

We want our family to eat healthy but how do we do this without spending a ton of money?

In this episode of Abraham's Wallet, we discuss essential tips for managing your food budget without compromising your family's health. Join us as we dive into tips on grocery spending, the misconceptions about organic and high-end foods, and the importance of making smart, cost-effective choices.

You can maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank!

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A Beginner’s Guide to Godly Family Finances

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 May 2025 08:20:00 +0000

Are you trying to navigate the complexities of financial planning? In this episode, we dive deep into financial strategies for young families, covering student debt, the importance of emergency funds, budgeting, retirement planning, and the balance between short-term needs and long-term goals. We also discuss the value of community and accountability, and practical advice for juggling financial priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture. The choices you make today could define your family’s tomorrow—are you ready?

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The Secret to Raising Well-Behaved Kids - Part 2

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 May 2025 08:15:00 +0000

Want kids who listen and love the Lord? You're in the right place.

Last time, we uncovered some powerful biblical principles to help you train your children to obey, not just you, but ultimately God. But, that was just the beginning.

In this episode, we dive into more practical, real-life tools you can start using today. Plus, we’ll unpack the spiritual and financial ripple effects of raising obedient, well-trained kids.

Let’s be clear: teaching your children to obey is not cruel - it’s a lifelong gift.

Listen now and invest in the legacy you're building.

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The Secret to Raising Well-Behaved Kids

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 May 2025 08:20:00 +0000

Everyone can agree that it’s great to have kids that are obedient and fun to be around, right? But, hardly anyone agrees on HOW to raise children to be well-behaved. In this episode we are going to discuss Biblical principles and tools that you can use to train your children to obey you and ultimately obey God. About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Want to Be a Godly Father? Look to Abraham

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:25:00 +0000

We can’t all leave everything we own to follow Jesus. I have a wife and kids! Who is my example for how to be a good dad? Join us today as we talk with Jeremy Pryor about the life and legacy of Abraham. We will discuss why the understanding of Abraham is crucial for comprehending godly fatherhood, family dynamics, and walking with God today. Don't miss this foundational episode that will challenge common perceptions and brings fresh insights into your biblical faith and family structure.

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9 Controversial Financial Tips Your Advisor Won’t Tell You

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:39:00 +0000

Most financial advisors say the same thing: Spend less than you make, save and invest the rest, etc. Well today, we are going to challenge conventional financial wisdom with 9 controversial tips that most financial advisors won't share. Our conversation delves into topics like the benefits of credit cards, buying nice cars, and why home ownership isn't always the best goal. Whether you're looking for financial independence or aiming to build multi-generational wealth, these insights offer a fresh, biblically-informed perspective on money management.

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5 Shocking Truths about SEX that the Church ISN'T Teaching

Abrahams Wallet — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:44:15 +0000

Churches often shy away from talking about sex, but it’s a CRUCIAL subject that needs addressing. In this podcast episode, we dive into 5 truths that will help you handle sex and purity according to biblical standards. Whether you’re single, engaged or married, this is a conversation about how to align our lives with God's word and experience the full life He intends for us. Sex is a GOOD thing! Let’s talk about it!

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Andrew Tate vs. Abraham: Who’s the Real Role Model for Men?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:31:00 +0000

It’s the ultimate Showdown of True Manhood: Abraham from the Bible versus the infamous internet personality Andrew Tate. In today’s episode we’ll be comparing them on seven different fronts, from wealth and warlord status to family building and faith. Andrew Tate might have a flashy modern appeal, but does he really stack up to the patriarch Abraham? Join us as we unpack what true manhood looks like through the lens of these two dominate male figures.

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When to Declare Financial Emergency (…It’s sooner than you think)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:20:55 +0000

You might think you're in the clear, but SO many people are a lot closer to a financial emergency than they realize. In today’s episode, we'll share real-life examples and discuss the steps you can take to get out of a financial emergency zone. For the sake of ALL five capitals, join us as we discuss how to run your home and dough like a biblical boss.

Links in this Episode: Get your Financial Transparency Guide

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Trump: Economic Savior or Saboteur??

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:17:00 +0000

Is Trump saving our economy or destroying it? Join us for today’s podcast episode were we talk about the effects of the Trump administration's policies on the economy and how they might be influencing your stock portfolio. About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

The $50,000 Question: Is More School the Right Move for You?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:20:00 +0000

Many of us get to a point in our lives where going back to school seems like the next move. Everyone else is doing it, but will further education actually further my career? Will those thousand of dollars actually pay off?

In this episode, we weigh the costs and benefits of pursuing higher education as an adult. Intellectual capital matters, but must we pay to get it? Buckle up, because we're diving deep into what it means to run your home and money like a Biblical boss while considering that next big educational step.

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You Are Not Alone: The Key to Finding Like-Minded Believers

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:21:00 +0000

If you're feeling isolated in your pursuit of a Biblical family lifestyle, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to find—or create—the community you long to be part of. We will share our own journeys on how we created our like-minded communities and share tips on how you can do the same. Whether you’re just starting out or have been on this path for years, this episode offers encouragement and practical steps for building lasting, meaningful relationships. Enjoy!

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Best Books of 2024

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:35:00 +0000

C.S. Lewis said you don't reread books because they change, but because you do. Join us in our yearly recap of the best books we read in 2024. You'll hear why we revisit these yearly literary traditions, talk about books like 'The Lust of the Flesh' by Jared Moore, 'The Boys from Brazil' by Ira Levin, and even deep dives into Reagan's strategies during the Cold War. We're also sharing gems like 'Till We Have Faces' by C.S. Lewis, and the thought-provoking 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Grab your notepad and get ready to expand your intellectual capital with us. Happy reading!

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Divine Order: God’s Blueprint for Household Hierarchy

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Did God tell us how to run our families? Absolutely! In today's episode, we're diving deep into God’s divine design for family life, focusing on the biblical hierarchy that guides us in running our households well. We'll explore practical insights on how to align your family structure with God’s Word. But first, we’ll touch on the latest news surrounding Trump’s tariff discussions and what this means for us as Americans.

If you've ever felt uncertain about how to manage your home or are curious about God’s blueprint for family life, this episode is for you. Tune in for valuable guidance and thought-provoking conversations!

Links in this Episode: What is Family Blog Post: https://abrahamswallet.com/2018/05/14/what-is-family/

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What Trump’s Tariffs and Taxes Mean for Your Wallet

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:17:00 +0000

Trump is officially in office and he’s got some radical ideas when it comes to taxes. Are these ideas good? Are they bad? But most importantly, how will they affect us and our families?

To answer these questions, we are joined by our friend and tax expert, Jed Kinderknecht, to help us dig deep into tax planning and the wild scenarios floating around about Trump's second term fiscal policies.

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What About Women? Honoring Moms in the Patriarchal Family

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:49:00 +0000

We are always talking about a husband leading his family well. But what does this mean for his wife? What is her role in this patriarchal family mindset? Is she just supposed to clean the house, watch the children, and cook, while keeping her opinions to herself? In this episode, I’m chatting with my good buddy Justin Wolfenberg about women's roles in the biblical family model. Join us as we dive deep into the Father-led family structure and discuss what a husband can do to allow his wife to thrive.

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Comments from the Haters

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:20:00 +0000

Do you ever wonder what people think when we talk about the Abrahamic family model, discipline, and building multi-generational wealth? Well, this episode is full of spicy takes from the internet peanut gallery. Listen as we dive into the comments from our haters and give you a behind-the-scenes look at their objections and misunderstandings. From parenting advice to discussions on biblical principles and even some wild accusations, we're cracking open the comments section and having a little fun. Sit back and enjoy a dose of humor, some serious insights, and maybe a little bit of social media madness.

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LoDoFeb: Buy NOTHING for 1 Month

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:38:00 +0000

It's that time again! LoDoFeb is here! For those who don’t know, LoDoFeb is the one month a year where we challenge ourselves to spend as little money as possible and focus on what's truly needed versus wanted. In this podcast episode, Mark & his wife Amelia give their perspective on what LoDoFeb and their annual goals summit has done for their family and their walks with God. Links in this Episode Donate to Get your Annual Goals Summit Guide https://www.monarchmoney.com

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16 MUST TRY Side Hustles for Pastors

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:17:00 +0000

On this podcast, we dive into a super practical chat about side hustles specifically tailored for pastors and ministry folks. We discuss everything from bouncy house rentals to being a wedding DJ, and even touch on some controversial topics like Hunter Biden's pardon (stay with us, there's a point!). We also throw in some tips on how to handle that extra income without letting it slip through your fingers. Ultimately, we want to encourage you to maximize your earnings in a way that's in line with your calling. Tune in to get inspired and learn how to run your home and dough like a biblical boss! Links in this Episode Spiritual Director Polishedprints.shop BytheBook.games Inflatable Office Donate to Become a Part of Ur

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Trusts Made Simple: A Tool to Building Multi-Generational Wealth

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:25:00 +0000

Today we're diving deep into why you might need a trust. If you're a parent, a business owner, a retiree, or just someone with specific wishes for how your assets should be handled, this one's for you.

Trusts aren't just for the ultra-wealthy—it's all about strategic planning for your family's future generations. This is a must-listen if you're thinking long-term for your family's financial health. Tune in and let’s run our homes and dough like a biblical boss! Links in this Episode Episode on Marrying off your Daughters Family Fortunes by Bill Bonner Trust and Will (Link gets you 10% off) Legalzoom Epic Wills About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Build Your Real Estate Empire AND Lead Your Family Well

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:22:00 +0000

This week I had an inspiring chat with my buddy, Eric Sztanyo, from Cincinnati. Eric’s story is one a lot of young dads can relate to. He started off doing volunteer ministry work, you know, on that live-on-peanuts budget, then shuffled through a few failed careers before stumbling onto real estate. On today’s episode, Eric shares his journey from wanting to just be a great dad to finding his calling in work that aligns with his passion. He also dives into how he and his wife, Whitney, navigated some serious uncertain times and are now building a dream home designed for multi-generational living. Whether you're into real estate or trying to align your work with your life's mission, this episode’s got some gold nuggets for you. Links in this Episode: Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller Thou Shalt Prosper Eric’s YouTube Channel

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Encouragement for Dad in 2025

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:10:00 +0000

If you are a father who needs some encouragement for the new year, tune in. In this episode we share an empowering message for fathers, emphasizing their irreplaceable role in family and church. You are significant in strengthening your families, communities, and the kingdom of God. Dads, let’s approach 2025 with renewed vigor, resilience, and spiritual growth! About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Should we Celebrate Christmas?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:35:00 +0000

Jesus wasn’t born on Dec. 25. Should we really be celebrating Christmas?? Join us as we discuss this and share Biblical insights on Jesus’ birth and the value of maintaining family traditions. Join us in joyfully acknowledging the greatest gift ever given to mankind: the arrival of the Son of God. Merry Christmas to all!

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The Real Danger of Taking Oaths to Fraternities

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:23:00 +0000

Today we are diving into a rarely talked about, but super important topic - spiritual influences. I've brought in my friend Michael, who's got some amazing insight into this after his experiences with fraternities and dark rituals. We'll talk about how these oaths and allegiances can impact you and how to break free from them. If you're serious about running your home like a biblical boss, make sure to tune in as we tackle how to navigate these spiritual waters. Links in this episode: Living in wonder by Rob Dreher Citizen by Steven Manuel About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

You CAN afford more kids

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:30:00 +0000

“Children are a blessing.” So many of us would agree with that statement, yet small families or couples without children are so common. Why is this so? Today we are talking about the big blessings that come with having children and will shoot down all the myths around why many couples delay starting their families. Let's rethink our attitudes towards children and agree with God's heart on family.

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Year-End Tax Tips from the Experts

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:23:52 +0000

How can you maximize your year-end giving and lock in the best tax breaks? To uncover the secrets, we’ve invited a special guest to break down the importance of strategic giving and smart tax planning.

Whether you’re navigating a straightforward W-2 income or managing the complexities of running a business, this episode is loaded with actionable tips. Tune in to learn how to make wise financial moves and finish 2024 strong!

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Disciple your Kids by Watching Movies

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +0000

Movies are often a big part of the holiday season. But should they be? Should we allow the world into our home in this way? How can we view movies that disagree with our Biblical Worldview and use them as a teaching moment with our children?

In this episode, we are joined by Jeff Davenport who brings his expertise in film and storytelling to discuss how dads can be intentional about the movies they watch with their families.

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Giving your Daughters Away to Mr. Right

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:19:00 +0000

In this episode we're diving into one of the most crucial decisions for your multi-generational family legacy: Who will your children marry? Special guest Pat Lynch shares his unique approach to giving daughters away in marriage. And let me tell you, his insights are life-changing. If you want to build a family culture that stands the test of time, this episode is for you. Tune in to see how the Lynch family has created a harmonious family dynamic and learn how to apply their methods to your own family.

Links in this episode What he Must Be by Voddie Baucham Sacred Marriage: Holy more than Happy

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Should Boomers Pass on Wealth Sooner?? The Key to a Lasting Inheritance

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:04:00 +0000

In today’s economy, waiting for an inheritance feels like a luxury millennials can’t afford. But is it right to ask for your parents’ financial help now? Should boomers be stepping in while their children are still raising young families or is this idea unbiblical? In this episode, we dive into the controversial conversation about generational wealth, debt, and stewardship. Should parents help pay off their children’s debts, or is there a bigger lesson to be learned? Tune in as we explore how to cultivate a family vision of stewardship, faith, and preparing the next generation for financial success.

Links in this Episode Family Wealth (book) Family Fortunes (book) Course on Writing a Family Vision Statement

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Protect What Matters Most: Your Spiritual Capital

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:20:00 +0000

We often take our faith and spiritual growth for granted. We think we will always be as spiritually mature as we are today. But that is not the case. If we're not actively nurturing it, it can slip away. In this episode, we discuss how to fortify your spiritual reserves and safeguard your household against entropy. Don’t let the love of God grow cold in your family. Instead, discover how to lead and preserve what you've worked so hard to build.

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The True Headquarters of God’s Kingdom

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:15:00 +0000

The tool that God is most working through is the family. The asset that satan is most attacking is the family. Join us as we dive into how managing your family well is essential for other services and ministries. We’ll take you behind the scenes of our recent conferences to show you how God works through families in the Bible. Want to host a Abraham Weekend: Email Steve@abrahamswallet.com About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Begin Saving for your Future

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:37:00 +0000

We all need to be saving for our future, but where do you start? -Especially in this economy! If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the financial advice out there, tune in to today’s podcast while we dive into understanding your family's money history, breaking bad habits, and the importance of having an Abrahamic mindset for long-term happiness—rather than spending to impress.

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Current Events Through a Biblical Lens: Hamas and Israel

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:30:00 +0000

On this special episode of Abraham’s Wallet, I sit down with Jeremy Pryor and we take a look at symbolic tragedies through a spiritual lens.

On October 7th, 2023, Hamas invaded Israel, causing widespread devastation. Listen in as we explore the biblical significance of the festival happening during the attack, raising questions about God's perspective and the importance of fearing and understanding His ways. I pray that this conversation will help you and your family think biblically about current events and consider spiritual lessons to be learned. Links in this Episode Jeremy Pryor Podcast

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Transforming a Home for Biblical Family Life: Ciervo Tent Tour

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:21:00 +0000

Join us as we dive into a special tour with Jordan Ciervo as he shows us how his family has transformed a problematic property into a welcoming, biblical-based family home. Get insights into their family values, explore their extensive renovation projects, and see how they’ve integrated hospitality and community engagement into their daily lives. Don't miss it!

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5 BAD Reasons to Join the Church

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:29:00 +0000

It’s easy to point out the bad reasons to join a church, but what are the good reasons? What are the deal breakers and non-negotiables out there - not just based on personal preference, but based on the Word of God. In this podcast episode, we share our own personal stories of finding churches and discuss key questions to ask church leadership to make sure this is the right place for your family. (We apologize for some audio issues on this episode. But trust me. It's still worth it.) Links in this Episode Donate to Join our Volley Space

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Turning Homes into Investments

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into the wild ride that is buying and selling homes. Mark will share his many ups and downs over the years with home ownership and we will highlight key lessons that we can all learn from his wins and fails. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, there's something in here for you!

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Why Greed & Sex will Ruin your Life

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:10:00 +0000

In this episode, we're diving deep into some heavy but crucial topics. We're talking about the connection of greed and sexual immorality. We share personal stories, explore Biblical teachings, and provide practical tips on keeping our marriages strong and our hearts pure. If you're married, single, or somewhere in between, there's something here for you. Join us as we talk about running our homes and finances like Biblical bosses, and keeping our families aligned with God's design.

Links in this Episode: The New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality Financial Transparency Guide Bride and Groom Study Guide Mortification of Sin by John Owen

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Protecting your Most Important Relationship

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:12:00 +0000

The most important relationship in your life if often one of the most overlooked. This should not be the case. If you want to have a long-lasting and enjoyable marriage, you must protect it.

In this episode, we share practical tips on maintaining strong connections, understanding each other's needs, and the importance of intentional investments in your marriage. You will learn how to handle the pressures of everyday life while ensuring your relationships thrive. Tune in for insights on managing your household and finances like a biblical boss.

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Stay Sharp. Stay Strong: Essential Tips for Protecting your Intellectual and Physical Capital

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:13:00 +0000

Just as unexpected events can make your financial capital disappear, your intellectual and physical resources are equally vulnerable without proper management.

In this episode, we share personal stories and offer insights into sustaining your intellectual and physical capital, and emphasize the importance of making these practices part of your family culture. Don't miss out on learning how to run your home and finances like a biblical boss!

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Telling a Different Story in your Family with Story Formed Life

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:20:00 +0000

So many of us read the Bible, but we don’t understand the story of the Bible as a whole. This is why we want to introduce you to one of the most impactful tools we have come across for Christians everywhere. This study is called “The Story-Formed Life.” This study opens up the Bible from Genesis to Revelation to understand God’s story and how we fit into it.

Join us for an intensive weekend going through this study in the Cincinnati area, October 4-6. Don’t miss this opportunity because after doing this study your life will be transformed and your family's foundation in faith will be strengthened.

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How to Run a Successful Business and Family - Tips from Chick-fil-A’s Jordan Ciervo

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:21:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into the life and wisdom of Jordan Ciervo, a Chick-fil-A owner & operator from San Diego. Jordan shares his journey from an intern to running successful Chick-fil-A locations and discusses how he integrates the principles of running a business into his family life.

From his impactful hospitality practices to his Sabbath traditions, learn how Jordan uses his business to build a multi-generational family culture. Packed with insider Chick-fil-A tips and profound insights on leadership, parenting, and community, this episode is a blueprint for balancing professional and personal success in a unique way. About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Deepen Friendships with Financial Transparency (FREE Study Guide!)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:28:00 +0000

In this special episode, a unique gift is unveiled for Abraham's Wallet followers: a six-week Financial Transparency Squad Guide. This guide is designed to foster open conversations about finances among friends or in small groups and is aimed at helping individuals get honest about their financial situations. In this podcast episode we will discuss the importance of transparent financial discussions and discuss how having that close bond on bros help you make better decisions and feel supported and encouraged as well.

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The Election vs Your Investments

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:47:30 +0000

It’s an election year! What does that mean for your finances? Should you invest in oil or invest in electric cars? Should you pull all your money out or should you throw all your extra cash in? Elections claim to have a significant impact on the stock market. But do they? Today we will discuss these claims and tell you our advice for what to do with your finances for this year.

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Protecting your Money for Future Generations

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0000

“Multi-generational Wealth” is a bit of a buzz word, but it’s not something that you can just get up and make happen. It takes sacrifice and dedication. It takes living a life on mission. The principle of the whole deal is that you're going to do this slowly. Over your whole life, and it's going to involve work whose fruit you will mostly never see. BUT IT’S WORTH IT. Listen to today’s episode to find out how to protect your money to build wealth, not for yourself but to impact future generations.

Links in this Episode Scary Stories of Inheritance Gone Afoul Fidelity Youth App How to Grandparent with Denis Beausejour DIY Will Creation Tool (Link gets you 10% off) About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram

Protecting the Money you Haven't Made

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:18:00 +0000

We just talked about protecting the money that we have made, but what about the money that you WILL make? How do you protect your future income?

In this episode, we will discuss many types of insurance and why they are essential for protecting your family's financial well-being. Also, we will offer practical advice on maintaining job security, staying employable, and being proactive in your career. We also address the financial risks associated with divorce and the necessity of thinking multi-generationally about financial protection to provide for your family well.

Links in this Episode https://www.policygenius.com/ AW Umbrella Policy Article Just Thinking Podcast Up from Slavery, Booker T Washington Divorce & Money Matters

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Protecting the Money You’ve Already Made

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0000

We have made countless episodes on how to make money, but how do you protect the money that you have already made? How do you make sure the money you have made is making more money and not just getting lost in the shuffle or needlessly wasted away on unnecessary fees and charges?

That’s exactly what we are going to talk about today.

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Must a Father be a Protector?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:24:00 +0000

As fathers, we are called to protect our family. - And we don’t just think that applies to protecting our families physically. Fathers need to protect all 5 Capitals (Physical, Financial, Spiritual, Intellectual, & Relational).

Check out this latest podcast episode to learn how to do this well.

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How do YOU Sabbath? (Practical Tips for Today)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:29:00 +0000

We have talked about Sabbath and how it’s important to keep, even today. But how do you do it?? Practically, how does someone with a busy job and a bunch of kids practice the Sabbath?

On today’s podcast, we are here to answer that question by sharing what we aim to do and other tips that will help you very practically begin developing a rhythm of rest in your own life.

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Should Husbands Have Hobbies?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:15:20 +0000

Hobbies cost time and money. Is it worth the investment? Or should a father dedicate his every activity to the service of his family? Is there room for a husband to join a sports team or play a video games? Is there any benefit to this or is it just selfishness? Where is the balance?

We share our opinions of this today in our latest episode along with advice to anyone evaluating what they should be spending their time doing.

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Learn THIS or Ruin Your Marriage

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:06:00 +0000

For the LOVE of God, (literally) choose to be faithful to your wife. I don’t care how she treats you or doesn’t appreciate you. JUST. BE. FAITHFUL. You can’t control everything in your marriage, but you CAN control what YOU DO. Need a pep talk or know someone that does? Listen to this unique, but passionate episode on a man’s role in being faithful in marriage.

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Don’t Miss This! [BONUS CONTENT]

Abrahams Wallet — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:23:00 +0000

We want you to come to our work-it weekend SO much that we made a bonus episode to talk about it. We can see God’s hand already working in the details and we want to share the backstory of the weekend, how it will help you and what to expect if you decide to come.

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The REAL Reason for your Budget

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0000

What is the point of stewarding your money well? To die with a lot of money in the bank? To have a giant house and take exotic vacations? At its core, Biblical money management is fundamentally very different than worldly money management.

Whether you are just starting out like Trent or you have a handle on money management like Walter, listen to this episode to find out how to use Biblical Financial Planning to fulfill God’s unique goals for your family.

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Find Fulfillment By Giving Up THIS

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:27:34 +0000

After years of working in the ever-changing tech industry, Rory Groves decided to move out to rural MN to work on a 10 acre farm with his wife and kids. What he found was that although the technologically-advanced methods for daily life had saved time, they also eliminated many of the relational-building moments for his family.

Listen to today’s podcast as Rory and I discuss how to begin a family economy and the affect that it has on materialism and overall feelings of satisfaction.

Links in this Episode Weekend Retreat Registration Join Ur, Our Online Community by Donating https://www.thegrovestead.com Rory’s Book Durable Trades Rory’s Book The Family Economy

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Is the Sabbath for Today?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

What’s the big deal about the Sabbath? Should Christians be observing it today? Isn’t that putting yourself under the Old Testament Law?

We answer these questions in today’s podcast and talk about the benefits of biblical rest.

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Stewarding ALL Your Resources

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 May 2024 10:23:00 +0000

When we hear the word “capital,” we think money. But there are actually 5 capitals that everyone has in their lives to build and invest in. - And we would say that money is actually the least important of these capitals.

Listen to this livestream to find out what they are, which are the most important, and how do we use the lower capitals to invest in the more important ones.

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$1 Million Ain't Enough

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 May 2024 10:13:00 +0000

$1M in your retirement account doesn’t make you rich. For one, wealth is not defined by the money in your bank account. And even if your monthly paycheck is high, that does NOT mean you are on the path to sitting pretty in retirement and passing down tons of money to your grandchildren. - Honestly, it often is quite the opposite. But you can be wealthy, financially secure and pass down money to future generations. Listen to this episode to find out how.

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Abraham's Advice for Men Today

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

What if we could sit down with Abraham today? What if he was transported from Bible times to today and observed our world and our culture? What would he say?

In this episode, we look at Genesis 11-15 and discover what advice Abraham would give us for our lives today. Donate to Get Access to Ur!

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When Therapy Harms: Insights from 'Bad Therapy'

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 May 2024 10:30:00 +0000

In the realm of mental health, our culture has taken an extreme pendulum swing in the direction of over-analyzing and over-diagnosing our children’s mental and emotional issues. The results are devastating. In todays episode, we are going to talk about Abigail Shrier’s book, Bad Therapy and discuss the importance of raising kids who can manage problems so that in the future, they can grow into responsible adults who can handle stressful challenges they will ultimately face.

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Bike across the country WITH KIDS?! [Guide to Instilling Resilience]

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:30:00 +0000

After Justin Wolfenberg began to have kids he realized that fatherhood wasn’t about making his kids' lives fun. Instead, it was a way to lead a team on adventures. Even as young children, Justin made it his focus to build resilience in his children and push them to do hard things, overcome great obstacles and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.

In order to teach this, you must allow your children to suffer well by coming alongside them and showing them that hard work is good. It might not always be fun, but work is a good thing we were created to do. And pursing hard work yields great results.

Listen to our latest podcast episode to hear how Justin did this for his family and how you can do this as well.

Links in this episode To host Justin along his route email jwolfenberg@gmail.com Bad Therapy Interview with Abigail

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IF MONEY IS EVIL, WHY PURSUE WEALTH?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000

What is the difference in biblical financial wisdom and worldly financial wisdom? At the end of the day, don’t both camps just want to provide well for their family and have a nice retirement?

The short answer is no. There is a vast difference in the motivation, the drive and the pursuit of wealth in both of these camps.

Listen in to hear what the difference is and why it matters.

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Providing with Pickleball

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000

When I think about a Patriarch Family, I think of Joe Freudenberg and how he used his journey in life to make something new for his family. Joe went from youth ministry to a factory work. He knew needed to learn more in the areas of being a good father, financial responsibilities, and growing in his faith. He used his time working on the line in a factory to listen to hundreds of podcasts and books to grow in these areas. Whenever he would meet someone that had a rhythm in their family that he wanted, he would invite them to coffee and learn from their life experiences. Through humbling himself and growing in these areas, Joe started his own pickleball court construction company and God is using this to bless his family in innumerable ways. Listen to our latest podcast episode to hear his story. Links in this Episode Dad Tired Letters to the Church by Francis Chan CreateYourCourt.com About Abraham's Wallet: Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet Facebook: https://facebook.com/abrahamswallet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

Are you a New Patriarch?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 10:30:00 +0000

It is very rare to find a family who says, I want to do exactly what my parents did. So many couples today are building something completely new for their families. They are inspired by new traditions of those around them and have begun incorporating those traditions in their family as well.

If this describes you, then you are a “New Patriarch.” We see you and we applaud what you are doing. We want to encourage you to continue to be bold as you try new things. It’s scary to step out of the box, but it is completely worth it. But while you are trying new things, don’t lose sight of your commitment to your marriage. Work together to strategically determine the new rhythms of your family and train up your children in the new ways they will go.

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Man of the House by C.J. Wiley

Family Revision by Jeremy Prior

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How to FAIL as a Business Partner

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000

So many of us what to start businesses and we want to have partners with us in these endeavors. Having a partner in your business can be amazing. But if not done well, it can also be devastating to your friendships, families and finances.

Today, I am sitting down with my good friend Lucas Cole to allow him to share his wisdom with us on how to start partnerships well and how to avoid mistakes that will lead to their downfall.

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Retirement Should NOT Be Your Goal

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000

It’s become increasingly popular to have the goal of “retiring early.” We see Grandpa living in a retirement community where he plays golf all day and has no commitments. That sounds great! Why should I wait until I’m 65 to do that? I think I will be super frugal and start coasting along in life at 50. Sounds great, right?

This is the heartbeat of the FIRE movement. (Financial Independence Retire Early) And while we love the tactics used to live debt free and save money, the goal is 100% self-focused. People who retire early do not feel more free and fulfilled, they actually feel more depressed and their lives feel meaningless.

Why is this? What does the Bible have to say about work? What good things can we take from this FIRE movement and use to glorify God and build generational wealth instead? Watch this episode to find out.

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Mr. Money Mustache (Blog) Pete Adnee: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/

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The Cost of Quality Education

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:30:00 +0000

82% of our public school systems are failing. Despite the $795 BILLION that gets dumped into our public school system, teachers are being forced to teach more students with less support.

So what do we do? What options do we have as parents? Do you get really involved in your local public school? Do you homeschool? Do you put your kid in private school? All of these options cost something. What can you afford to do? What can you afford NOT to do?

All of this and more on todays podcast.

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Seeing Marriage Through God's Eyes (The Bride & The Groom Study)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:28:00 +0000

When I (Steven) first got married, I had a desire to find a marriage study that taught what the Bible directly said about marriage. I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I made one. It has been tweaked and altered over the years and now it is ready to be passed on to you.

Outside of your relationship with God himself, there is no more important relationship in your life than with your wife. This relationship takes the development of skills that you will develop for the rest of your life.

God is the creator of marriage. How does he say it should work? What does the picture of Christ and his church mean for our marriage relationships? How can your story with your wife play out the bigger story of the larger story of God and his people? All this and so much more is included in the 10 week study.

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Don't Waste Your Spring Break!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:25:00 +0000

Due to ages of your kids, you really only have 6 primo spring breaks with your family. DON’T WASTE THESE! It’s so easy to just let the time pass without a plan of any kind. Take the time to have fun, tie your heart strings together as a family and have a strategic plan to build a specific capital in your family, whether that’s relational, spiritual or physical. In this podcast episode we are going to break down very practically what this can look like for your family and how to financially do this without blowing the budget.

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Is Your Pastor Qualified?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:30:00 +0000

There are often two ditches churches can find themselves in. There are the churches who think, my pastor is such a good public speaker. If he doesn’t EXACTLY fit in the qualifications of an elder, it’s ok. We are all just trying our best. I can look past this and that.

Then, there is another type of church whose members think it’s their personal responsibility to hold their pastor accountable to the qualifications of the elders and every implication that they think it holds. They are constantly on guard, looking for any potential sin in their pastor's lives.

Both of these ideas are wrong. But what isn’t wrong is the idea that there are very clear qualifications for elders and it is our responsibility to hold our pastors to them and be on guard for false teachers. How do we do this in a balanced and gracious way? Listen to our latest podcast episode to find out.

Investing Wisely with your Money and your Children’s Souls

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Last week the S&P 500 hit an all-time high. (Woohoo!) In light of this, we decided to take a minute (with the help of "Cletus") to demonstrate the importance of making “boring” financial investments.

But, patience is not only a virtue when it comes to finances. We also need to be patient as we shepherd the hearts of our children. This sounds great in theory, but what do you say and do when your 4 year old wants to get saved or get baptized? We get into all of this today.

Super Bowl Game (Taylor's Version)

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:02:02 +0000

Here's a fun, free, print-at-home game to make your Super Bowl gathering a blast! Download the PDF for free at https://abrahamswallet.com/2024/02/07/a-super-bowl-game-taylors-version/

Poverty and how to beat it

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Poverty is invisible; it exists in your work ethic, your personal discipline, your aversion to pain, and even your ability to make a plan. Steven and Mark kick around the Biblical idea of poverty, and give tips on how to wrestle it into submission, so that you can lead your family into true, deep, lasting prosperity. Also, Mark is excited that Texas now has razor wire!

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Payne

Scarcity Brain, Easter

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 - News review: Texas tough!

5:45 - Intro

14:00 - You might have poverty if…

30:45 - What to DO about it

LoDoFeb... WHAT and WHY

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:50:00 +0000

There is a family (okay, there are many families) who have decided that, one month a year, they'll spend as little as possible, wear not-spanking-new clothes, forego lattes, and eat everything they already have! The LoDo exercise we do here at Abe's Wallet every February helps train us in spending, our ability to restrain ourselves... and helps train our money to not be our master! Give this experiment a listen and maybe try it yourself!

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Mentioned in This Episode:

LoDo Article at AW: https://abrahamswallet.com/2019/02/12/lodo-the-month-of-little-things/

LoDo Tactics (2023): https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/dough-lodofeb-inflation-edition/

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 - Hello and Steven Wears a Tie!

4:30 - Introducing LoDoFeb

16:30 - Biblical TRAINING via LoDo

25:15 - training re SPENDING

31:25 - ways that LoDo trains

43:20 - banter about being audited

Best Books of 2023

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Is “toxic masculinity” real? It is if you read The Mosquito Coast… and learn the lesson from a book like “Moonwalker”…! Jeff Davenport and Mark Parrett continue their annual Best Books of… series with 2023’s crop of old and new reads that may inspire you to pick up something intellectually and creatively stimulating! Give these lunkheads a listen!

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 - Hello and Books About Men

7:00 - We Die Alone

11:10 - Big Rock Candy Mountain

13:30 - Moonwalker

19:20 - Matterhorn

22:45 - Serling, TV’s Last Angry Man

27:00 - The Bonfire of the Vanities

34:00 - The Passenger

37:00 - The Death of Ivan Ilych

38:50 - Masculine Christianity

40:30 - The Mosquito Coast

43:30 - The Remains of the Day

47:00 - Never Let Me Go

48:10 - Something Wonderful

51:00 - What’s coming for 2024?

Setting Right Ambitions

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Who do you want to become? Setting ambitions isn't just for 8th graders; we all have to decide which way we're headed, then plot a course for our destination of choice. In this episode, Steven and Mark lay out a case for AMBITIONS: it's good to have them, but they can be dangerous if vanity is present.

The fellas lead off this episode with a review of 2023's AW episodes.

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Introductory thoughts

8:20 Review of 2023 Episodes- highs and lows

18:45 Ambitions

What Narnia Can Teach Us About The Godly Home

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:37:00 +0000

What can the Chronicles of Narnia, a decades-old children’s fiction teach us about having a godly home? Mark Parrett talks with Aaron Bair, a teacher and author of A Joyful Outpost, which is an exploration of the Narnia stories created by C.S. Lewis. Aaron believes that a Biblical home of order, security, celebration, bravery, and hospitality are all wonderfully modeled for us by… Mr. and Mrs. Beaver!??

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About Abraham's Wallet:

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A New Year's blessing from Psalm 37

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:20:00 +0000

Steven Manuel talks us through Psalm 37 as a blessing for the year of craziness before us. Are you ready to walk into massive societal turmoil and keep your head on straight? Psalm 37 will show you the way!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Wealth is Inevitable series: https://abrahamswallet.com/2018/03/14/wealth-is-inevitable-part-1/

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Introductory thoughts

7:30 Psalm 37

Leviticus 25 and the Year of Jubilee

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:07:00 +0000

If God could set up a society, what would it look like? Unrestrained capitalism? Pure free markets? Or would there be freedom... with LIMITS? Let's take a look at Leviticus 25 and find out God's principles about making (and keping?) money.

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Intros

7:20 Leviticus 25

14:00 Observations about the text

30:30 Applications for us

1:03:10 Closing prayer

Investing With Your Kids

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:34:00 +0000

Mark (and Kyla!) Parrett shows us a real-time example of how a savvy parent can walk children through the broad strokes of investing, and give them a real-world goal that will motivate discipline and growth. Kyla tells us how she's planning to earn, what she's planning to buy... and which large cap American companies catch her investing attention!

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USE KYLA'S REFERRAL CODE for Fidelity Youth and get a bonus: 26XC4V

https://fidelity-youth.app.link/refer-a-friend

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The Voice of the Martyrs, https://www.persecution.com

Fidelity Youth- https://www.fidelity.com/go/youth-account/overview

Kyla’s Homework: (AW articles)

Tax Tips and Hacks

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Be in submission and pay your taxes! But be shrewd and pay as little of them as possible! Mark sits down with Jed to talk tax: planning, prep, and year end strategies! Not normally your bag? Well then you'll love this conversation! Mark and Jed get the straight skinny on what you should be doing with the (hopefully as small as possible) portion of your monies that will be forfeit to the ruling regime. Be in submission and pay your taxes! But be shrewd and pay as little of them as possible!

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Intros and hellos

3:11 Run your taxes like a Biblical boss

38:13 Reducing your tax bill

51:18 Conclusions

Christmas Tips and Hacks

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:13:00 +0000

Steven and Mark walk through some thoughts on budgeting, gift-giving, decor, and traditions in this Christmastime special. AND they have gifts for you! Christmas music and a Christmas reading guide!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Nativity Bible Compilation: https://abrahamswallet.com/2023/12/05/what-to-read-at-christmas/

The Christmas Project: https://www.youtube.com/@thechristmasproject

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Intros and Year End Giving

6:30 Christmas tree thoughts

14:07 Budgeting

24:07 Decor

31:45 Nativities in the yard

37:15 hoopla!

45:30 Gifts and traditions

1:04:15 Holiday rhythms and plans

Half Baked Ideas and silly talk

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:26:00 +0000

Mark joins Brad Ellis and Chad Masters talking about their silly HALF BAKED IDEAS. A diversion from AW's normal financial- and household-leading fare, this light and tangy episode is meant to be a lark. Enjoy!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ghost Runners podcast: https://www.ghostrunners.life/

Mornings With the Masters YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@morningswiththemasters

Tori and Chad YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ToriAndChad

About Abraham's Wallet:

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Intros and such

8:30 the Accountability Fridge

13:00 Scared Straight for Vices

14:45 Pocket Accountability

16:40 Season’s Beatings

20:00 Funeral Thespians

24:40 Go Friend Me

28:30 Focus Holograms

30:50 Holey Socks

32:40 Youth Sports Ringer

37:25 PlaseeBros

38:05 Tool Plant

40:15 AirBnB a Life

Divorce-Proof Your Marriage

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:28:00 +0000

Divorce is to be avoided at all costs… so how do we make our marriages DIVORCE-PROOF? We give tips for spiritual oneness, relational health, physical intimacy… and financial fitness! We even give you tools like our Summit Guide to pursue marital resilience! Let’s make our marriages strong!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Five Aspects of Man, William Mouser

Five Aspects of Woman, Barbara Mouser

www.fiveaspects.com

The Bride and Groom, Steven and Dora Manuel

Questions for Anniversary Getaway:

1. He asks: How do you experience me laying down my life for you?

2. She asks: How do you experience me submitting to you?

3. He asks: Where do you wish I’d lay down my life?

4. She asks: Where do you wish I’d submit?

5. He asks: What’s an area of our relationship I can work on?

6. She asks: What’s an area of our relationship I can work on?

7. He asks: What’s the #1 thing you need from me right now?

8. She asks: What’s the #1 thing you need from me right now?

9. He asks: What do you think God is saying to you right now re: your growth so that I can support it?

10. She asks: What do you think God is saying to you right now re: your growth so that I can support it?

A Weekend to Remember, by Family Life

Eve in Exile, Rebekah Merkle

Created to Be His Help Meet, Debbie Pearl

Man of the House, CR Wiley

Masculine Christianity, Zack Garris

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Divorce Reaction Q&A

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:28:00 +0000

The fellas answer your practical divorce questions: What if a couple divorce "amicably"? Is THAT ok? How do you talk about divorce to children? What if you're single and older- are divorced people off limits!? Is pornography usage the same as adultery? Get ready for some Hot Sports Opinions!

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Divorce and Money Matters

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:03:00 +0000

What are the FINANCIAL considerations of divorce? Should everybody have a pre-nup? Should you lawyer up and try to screw your spouse in the settlement? What happens to your tax scene? Your credit? Estate planning? We look at all this, and Steven throws in an opener about FORGIVENESS.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Freeannualcreditreport.com

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Recent Episodes and Setup

8:30 pastoral advice: FORGIVE

14:15 Prenuptial Agreements

21:25 What happens to finances after divorce

27:30 Should you get whatever you can in the settlement?

32:00 Tax implication

34:30 Rebuilding credit

36:30 Post-divorce financial considerations

42:10 Estate planning issues

DIVORCE is a KILLER

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:07:00 +0000

Let's talk about DIVORCE. Is it ALWAYS off-limits? Might there be ANY circumstances, Biblically, when divorce would be justified? Can we have compassion on people no matter WHAT their situation is? And is there any conflict between God's perfect laws, Moses' 'policies' that he wrote, and Jesus' controversial words on the subject? And... would it worth being punching a buddy in the face over it? I mean, if you even care a LITTLE BIT about multi-generational family building... THIS SUBJECT MATTERS so let's get down to brass tacks!

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

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Review of the past Quarter

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:28:00 +0000

Mortgage Rates are at their highest point in 20 years. Makes you want to crawl into a hole and hide, right? Well don’t do it! Mark P gives us an update regarding the market’s recent activity and what it means for the consumer. The fellas also give some comments about the political landscape, the recent minivan episode, our “fathers as protectors” episode, and encourage you to make the most of open enrollment. So much value in such a short pod!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Rabbi Daniel Lapin’s Israel podcast updates

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, Keller

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Recent Episodes and Setup

5:05 What’s happening in the market NOW

15:23 Thoughts on the political and war landscape

26:00 Revisiting the Minvan episode

27:50 Fathers as Protectors episode

36:15 Open Enrollment time!

39:40 AW updates

Minivans and Work Vehicles with Ian Bishop

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:16:00 +0000

Ian Bishop, car guru and haircutter extraordinaire, gives us his insider tips on minivans (new and used), buying a car for your business, and whether electric vehicles are coming to the minivan market...

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

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A Prayer for Israel

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 01:22:44 +0000

www.theisraelstory.org

We also recommend the Rabbi Daniel Lapin's recent podcast episode about the War in Israel,

Dad as Protector

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:30:00 +0000

When is it right to challenge your local pastor? Or somebody who’s harassing your wife? Should believers carry weapons? Is it a father’s responsibility to monitor the internet and television in his home? Just how far does this “protector” stuff go anyway? Is it more Christian to be passive and kind, or to be bold and challenging? What is GOD like, anyway? Does He protect us… with weapons? And what does it mean to be made in His likeness? …all this and more…!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Vindiciae Contra Tyrannos, Canon Press

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Financial Prophesies of DOOM

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:12:00 +0000

You've heard them: BUY GOLD! GET OUT OF THE MARKET! HOLD ONLY CASH! HOLD NO CASH! BUY GASOLINE! etc etc etc. The fellas break down if prophecy is real, how to handle a false prophet... and how to ACTUALLY prepare for calamity (which does happen)!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

FEMA’s ready kit: https://www.ready.gov/kit?gclid=CjwKCAjw9-6oBhBaEiwAHv1QvKEJ64G2mlJNtbLnvAo0nkqiu7HKYKhFWjOBnoYFkiTAE5wj6-qprBoCANcQAvD_BwE

Www.adventureoutdoorwells.com

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Vacation/Rental Property Watch-Outs

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:41:00 +0000

Here's four big risks to avoid when buying a second/vacation/short-term rental home. Make sure you don't run your ship ashore!

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Recent Episodes and Setup

4:45 Mark’s Vacation Home

9:30 Landlords Beware!

12:15 Interruption: Rent a Private Pool!

15:40 Vacation Homes COST A LOT

22:42 Rental Units Have to Be in Perfect Shape

23:50 How Often Will You BE At Your Vaca House?

26:05 Are You Calling Luxury Spending “Investing”?

32:15 Steven’s Grab Bag of Stuff- Credit Card deals!

Generosity: Mechanics and Tax Hacks

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Mark Parrett shares ways to maximize your giving dollars with tax strategies out the wazoo!

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Appreciated Stocks Instead of Cash

4:15 Don't Let Laws Determine Your Giving

14:15 Donor Advised Fund

16:50 Bunching Strategy

22:25 Generosity Funds

33:35 Banter quick hits

NEWS: Auto Workers' Strike- what does it mean?

Abrahams Wallet — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:20:02 +0000

Biden's EV demands, coupled with the UAW's insistence on higher wages and a shorter work week, brings the American auto industry to a grinding halt. But what does it mean for the consumer?

CSoM 6: Generosity

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:30:00 +0000

How to turn your MONEY into POWER and INFLUENCE! By... giving!

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Training Kids for Financial Independence, with Linda Manuel

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:08:00 +0000

Linda Manuel shares a lifetime of wisdom gleaned from hard work, thrifty parents, personal responsibility, and the challenge of independence. She tells us why being over generous with children (as well as helping them out of all their troubles) is unwise and unproductive. She explains that being good at a job, getting up on time, meeting your responsibilities, and personal autonomy are all fostered very early on… and tells us how she did it!

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 introduction

3:15 Don’t Over-Give to Children

7:50 The Value of a Dollar

9:18 Financial Training for Children

18:55 Cash to kids?

21:43 How did your kids turn out?

24:50 Teaching Independence

33:48 AW update

37:45 Don’t bail your kids out!

45:00 Money training leads to so much more

Grandparenting Tent Tour With Jerry Pryor

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:09:00 +0000

Jerry and Janet Pryor (Jeremy's parents) had a decision to make: they were grandparents who were separated from family, had a pension coming their way, and numerous ministry opportunities. Should they continue on their fruitful path... or leave everything in pursuit of a legacy? Hear them describe their home, schedule, and rationale for what they've done in The Grandparenting Years!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Father’s Business, Sylvia Gunter

For the Family, Sylvia Gunter

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 introduction

2:09 Where do you live when you retire? And why?

8:00 Pryor Family Values

15:55 *Be excellent at your work!*

22:18 Weekly Rhythms

24:50 How the home is used

27:45 Honor and Thanks

Buying a Beach House? And a What the Church!? Preview

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:25:00 +0000

Is having a vacation home a vain pursuit? Is it only for the spoiled rich… or might it be part of a fiscally responsible strategy to combine wealth-building and family-building? Steven talks to John Breitenfeld (his father in law) about why buying a beach house was the right move for his family. THEN Steven sets up an excerpt from his new podcast, What The Church!?

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Johnny's Beach House: https://www.kismetproperties30a.com/have-fun VRBO link: https://www.vrbo.com/2393214 What the Church YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WTChurch

About Abraham's Wallet:

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 introduction

1:33 Conversation with Papa J

6:22 Financial Options for Investment Dollars

9:50 Using Vacation Home as Rental Property

16:15 Prospects for the Future

17:25 Maintaining a place 700miles from home

19:53 Rent Johnny’s “Have Fun” beach house!

22:08 What is What the Church!? (?)

25:15 What The Church!? Excerpt

Car Industry Talk (2) with Ian Bishop

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:09:00 +0000

Do you ever wish you had an insider into Car World who could tell you when to buy, when to sell, which model to shop for, how to talk to salespeople, what banks are looking for, and tell you which cool cars are coming out when? Yeah, us too. That's why we have Ian Bishop, and he's full of another bunch of great insights for people who buy cars (which is, um... everybody).

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 introduction

2:00 Hawaii Fires Update

4:24 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Reboot

9:25 Electric Vehicles- what’s the deal?

11:07 VW iBuzz release 2024

15:43 Steven’s car purchase

25:40 Îs leasing smart for a widow?

33:50 Ian’s observations about the auto industry

Health and Healthcare

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:18:30 +0000

Should Christians care about health? Is it ok for a Christian to see a doctor? Is my health God’s job, or mine? What does it mean that my body is “a temple of the Holy Spirit”? And uh… if we ARE doing the healthcare thing… what kind of insurance is right for you? Join Mark and Steven as they discuss the Biblical response to health and healthcare… and describe the options available today. As Steven says “you WILL be spending money on healthcare this year”… so you might as well be smart about it!

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 introduction to the episode

2:18 Health

6:50 Should Christians really care about health?

10:45 Our bodies are God’s temple? How?

15:33 Five Capitals

20:11 Christian Science

22:15 How do we prepare for illness?

27:25 Traditional Health Insurance Plans

41:54 Medicaid

43:45 Health Sharing Plans

55:30 recap

Used Car Insights with Ian Bishop

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:02:00 +0000

Used Cars! What a quagmire! Every fraught transaction can leave you feeling like “I got screwed!” And it can feel like the wild Wild West with bandits around every corner, trying to pawn lemons to the uninformed. Steven has a long conversation with Ian Bishop, who has an insider’s perspective on how this industry really works. He tells us how to maximize trade-ins, when to get rid of your car, how to consider future payments, and even some tips on which 3rd row SUV is a particular GET right now! Listen to Ian and Get Savvy!

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 introduction to the episode

2:54 1 Is this a good time to buy a used car?

3:54 2what’s happening on the car market?

6:33 3 it is good time to sell a car?

7:05 4 recommendations when buying a car

12:25 car dealership models

13:35 independent dealers

14:43 franchise model

18:24 5 it is better to pay cars in cash?

20:51 6 it is better to sell to individuals?

23:09 7 secret: relationship with dealer

24:54 poverty mindset

26:14 difference in rates based on how old is the car

29:36 Steven’s situation: selling an old Toyota Land Cruiser

33:03 interruption 34:33 personal advice

37:45 8 how cars depreciate

40:20 9 trusting car brands

45:50 recap and preview follow-up episode

Abrahamic Tent Tour with Jeremy Pryor

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Jeremy Pryor gives Steven a tour of his house. As you’ll see and hear, the Pryors have thought about how to USE their property (every last foot of it!) for the sake of their family’s culture and vision, which includes having lots of people using their home as well! Marvel at the expansive front porch! Gawk at the built-in pickleball court! Amaze at the massive family gathering room… and all the thought that’s gone into every nook and fascinating cranny of this one-of-a-kind, Abrahamic, mission-inspired, multi-generational home.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

FamilyTeams.com

The Jeremy Pryor podcast

About Abraham's Wallet:

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 introduction to the episode

4:00 Terraced Garden

5:30 The Front Porch

7:30 The Side Yard Playground

15:38 The Back Yard

18:30 Front Room/Dining Room

20:00 Kitchen

21:00 The Gathering Room

25:30 The Home is Church HQ

31:07 Announcement: 318 Network

34:00 Pryor Family Vision

36:50 Tolkien World

38:38 Sewing Room (Basement)

41:38 Guest Quarters

OBEDIENCE in the family

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:06:00 +0000

In this week's episode, Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett discuss the need of obedience at home. Assuming fathers are in submission to God, how do they train their children to obey as well? And... how important is that, anyway? Isn't obedience training swimming upstream of culture, pop psychology, and just about every modern notion? Besides the fact... don't we want to get ALONG with our kids!?

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

To Train Up A Child, Michael and Debi Pearl

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 hey-o

0:45 Recap of Obedience Series

25:12 Two pleas to parents

29:15 How do we change course?

38:28 THE KIDS ARE WATCHING: poem

42:45 Two more pleas

47:15 Obedience with… wives??

58:20 Postscript banter- Mark heads to Europe

OBEDIENCE as presented by the DUGGARS and Shiny Happy People

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett take a deep look into Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. As they continue their series on OBEDIENCE, they consider the valid criticisms in the series... but why most accusations in this series are off the mark. If you want to uphold Biblical standards of obedience in your home, you might want to know what the culture is saying about the subject... so listen up!

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

More Than a Carpenter, Josh McDowell

Evidence That Demands a Verdict, Lee Strobel

Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 hey-o

1:36 Shiny Happy People

3:25 There are always abuses

4:50 The culture is against you

7:30 Hey that’s our corner!

9:13 Jim Bob Duggar

14:00 Bill Gothard

16:35 When Steven met the IBLP

18:25 legitimate accusations

32:14 Those who shepherd are abominations!

34:45 False Accusations

56:07 Mark goes away

57:30 Two more false accusations

1:00:14 Deconstruction is the answer?

1:03:01 Conclusion

OBEDIENCE begins with DAD

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:30:00 +0000

There is much ballyhoo over whether dad has the right to make others obey him. "He must!" "He must never!" "He is a tyrant!" "He is a pushover!" ...but one of the most important quarters that obedience must be present is IN DAD'S HEART. Join Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett as they discuss the myriad ways that fathers must live under submission and accountability, thus exemplifying OBEDIENCE as a core family principle.

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THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:

0:00 Hello and preview

2:00 Fathers are family leaders

4:26 Obedience is a necessity

10:00 Obedience for... dads?

10:25 Spiritual obedience

14:00 Relational obedience

21:42 Physical obedience

30:19 Preview of this series

31:30 Does Jesus just want us to follow rules?

35:55 Intellectual obedience

37:28 Financial obedience

42:00 Friendly chatter

CSoM 5: TRADING

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:43:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett continue their series on the Critical Skills of Money. In this episode: TRADING. Trading (or, SPENDING, as it's commonly called) is a skill; can you aptly trade dollars for all the goods your family needs, and still have something left at the end of the month? Mark talks through several cost-saving tips and reviews this activity that's common to every single family. So... ARE YOU GOOD AT TRADING?

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Wirecutter: newyorktimes.com/wirecutter

Luxury article: https://abrahamswallet.com/2018/01/29/an-introduction-to-luxury/

AW Vision Course: https://outpostacademy.teachable.com/p/unearthing-your-purpose

Biblical Economics, R.C. Sproul

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 hey-o

1:09 skills rehash

12:00 quality vs price

18:30 food prices

20:45 on Luxury

30:30 Can I treat myself?

34:50 Who are your reference points?

38:19 What if you disagree with your spouse?

41:20 funny money

43:42 THOUGHTS FROM LEFT FIELD: SLOTH

46:45 Family of origin money culture

49:49 POSTSCRIPT: Texas, food, and YouTube news

An Anniversary Getaway Cost Rundown

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:07:00 +0000

Steven Manuel gets out the slide projector and shows us what he and his wife did for a recent anniversary and answer the age old question, “What does it really cost for an in-town anniversary night getaway?” He kept the receipts! He shares actual prices! And you won’t believe the total cost! (Okay, maybe you will.)

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

newyorktimes.com/wirecutter

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

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This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 hey-o

3:45 How much does it really cost?

6:15 Al Posto Italian Restaurant!

11:45 Old and Lame

16:25 Lytle Park Hotel

18:05 Anniversary Traditions

25:00 Final Total

Grief, Death, Funerals... and HOPE

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:34:00 +0000

Steven Manuel hosts a discussion in his living room about grief, death, and what the Bible actually tells us regarding this experience common to mankind. We MUST be able to lead our homes and speak with Biblical literacy on the subject of death and grief. So listen in to this free-flowing discussion recorded live in the Manuel living room.

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Imagine Heaven

Foxe’s Book of Martyrs

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

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Weight Loss and Discipleship

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Steven Manuel joins old pal Shane Miller in this episode about what one man did to combat decades of obesity, and why this is different than any fad diet he's ever tried. He doesn't track calories, and uses the money he saves on food to buy his new wardrobe! Hear how he doesn't cut out all sodas, carbs, and desserts... and still averages 2lbs lost per week. What's the magical difference? (HINT: it's discipleship, and walking through your life with God!)

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Lose It! Calorie tracking app

Advocare Spark

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Shane and weight loss!

6:00 obesity is common

9:18 Shane’s AHA moment with God

20:30 Money and Food and God and discipleship

22:45 What does it cost to lose weight

30:30 Shane’s eating rules

34:10 What about Cokes/sodas?

36:37 “Eating is the friend who never said no”

37:26 Pickleball mania!

39:10 Advice and prayer from Shane

What do families REALLY spend in a month?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 31 May 2023 10:45:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett discuss the REAL amounts that people REALLY spend on several categories in the average home on a monthly basis. Get their reactions to several surprising numbers, and compare the averages to YOUR home's numbers. Where are you thriving? And where do you need to make adjustments?

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dedicating Spaces episode Family Vision Course: www.outpostacademy.com [use the code ABRAHAMS WALLET]

Blog: How to feed a family of 5 on $350/mo

Pure Talk USA, Xfinity

Lose it! Meal tracking app

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Set up and hellos

9:40 Family Vision

13:15 What people actually spend on groceries

19:15 Housing

23:20 Utilities

26:00 Kids Activities

29:30 Entertainment

32:26 Food Parenting tip and rant

34:45 Travel and vacation

41:30 Giving

45:05 Lightening Round

49:00 Reactions and advice

What's our move re: boycotts and protesting brands

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:11:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett discuss a long-standing social problem. With the latest Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney kerfuffle, and with Target (and other retailers) rolling out the rainbows this summer… what is the Christian playbook on protesting and boycotting products and brands that violate our conscience? Is there any recourse to just complaining or demanding these companies change their policies or messaging? It’s a hot topic… and it ain’t going away. If you’re going to lead your family, you should have an answer to this question. AND… you should have a plan for how to build something stronger than the current cultural sentiment. Join us as we discuss Chic-Fil-A, BP, and Goya Beans.

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Set up and hellos

7:45 personal responses to the Bud Light hullaballoo and Target’s posture

11:15 A recent history of boycotts

17:00 A Biblical framework for protests and boycotts

28:15 Capitalism vs Biblical obedience

35:33 Each home must define its values

37:30 4 principles for Christian homes

41:00 How DO we affect the marketplace, if at all? 2 principles

50:30 Conclusion

Dedicating Houses to God

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 May 2023 10:23:00 +0000

Steven Manuel shares a method for dedicating property (think: homes and businesses) to God... and cleaning out whatever might have been there before. If expanding the Kingdom is part of our mandate, then this is a super helpful skill for all would-be Abrahams! Watch as Ross Dykstra dedicates a new business property and see how "anointing" is practically done. (Wait... do we believe this stuff is actually real???)

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 - Philip Keller

Ross Dykstra episode of Abe’s Wallet

Psalm 91

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Who actually believes that prayer matters?

2:00 Expanding the Kingdom wherever we go

7:15 One example: Ross and Five Daughters Construction

10:15 How to anoint property

21:45 Let’s Do This as a huge family!

Talking to Your Children About Sex

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 May 2023 10:44:00 +0000

Mark and Amelia Parrett sit down for a frank discussion about how to talk to children about sex. Starting with the very earliest years, describing their bodies to them (and telling them what they’re for!) sets children up to eventually become family leaders in their own rite. Amelia’s experience as a lecturer to school and church groups about “Maturation” makes her a great resource for practical help for a contentious subject.

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

God’s Design for Sex Book Series

The Birds, the Bees, and the Berenstain Bears

The GABB phone: gabb.com

American Girl- the Care and Keeping of You (1998 edition)

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Setting up the episode

3:50 A child’s understanding of marriage is foundational

5:25 Other foundational truths to establish

6:55 Biblical foundation for physical maturation

10:22 Combatting a worldly viewpoint

14:40 Resources

17:02 Texas Gathering Announcement

18:30 Talking about male and female bodies together!

20:45 Talking as a family

24:15 Pornography

26:40 Ban social media!

29:55 Questions from teens

32:12 Equipping children for the real world

34:40 Preparing your children for marriage and family

35:50 What is this is all foreign territory?

CSoM 4: LEVERAGE

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel describe one of the most important skills anybody can master when it comes to financial acumen: the ability to deal with debt. First of all, what does the Bible say? Is it legal for Bible people to borrow (or lend) with interest? Then: is getting out of all debt ASAP always the best policy? Might there be GOOD debt as well as BAD debt? And what does LEVERAGE really mean? Also: what about that time the fellas went out to Las Vegas to watch some hoops?

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

1:45 basketball in Vegas

9:15 Series summary

10:50 Leverage

12:30 What does the Bible say about debt?

27:15 How do you handle debt wisely?

31:45 How people think wrongly about mortgages

37:15 A simple leverage example (that produces 350K in profit!)

42:45 Thoughts on buying a car

50:15 Sam the Shopper: A Short Story (about bad debt)

52:45 Twitter account recommendations

59:48 Final thought from Steven- don’t give up!

Biden's Immoral Mortgage Rule

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:57:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel sit down for a special BREAKING NEWS edition of Abe's Wallet. Since the Biden administration has decided to penalize good borrowers and reward bad borrowers... we had to have a talk.

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Experian.com

Abrahamswallet.com/donate

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

HOME: Be a Courageous Protector

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Steven Manuel grabs some time with his old friend Louis Arnold of Tharros Security Solutions to talk about a man’s role as a protector of those around him. God is a protector, so isn’t it godly to also be a protector? Steven and Lou discuss standing against fear in our culture, the courage to be different, how to be aware of your personal space, avoiding dangerous situations, and having a plan for home protection. All this and more great ideas for protecting your home, body, and loved ones! '

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Tharros Security Solutions at tharros.net

Security film for exterior windows

Long screws for your deadbolt strike plate!

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

CSoM 3: MULTIPLICATION

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:16:14 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the next in their Critical Skills of Money series: MULTIPLICATION. (This is the aspect of money management that people REALLY get JUICED about: how do we take money and turn it into MORE money?) Everybody gets amped at the idea, but multiplication is more about discipline than anything else. Being comfortable with taking some risk helps too. ALSO! If you're wondering how Mark's suits have been fitting him lately, this episode is for you!

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Mark’s Soap and Suit

4:21 Critical Skills of Money Recap

7:14 MULTIPLICATION

10:30 Biblical Backgrounds

17:21 Multiplication In Action

19:05 The Power of Compound Interest

30:11 Stewarding The Master's Money

37:17 Why Should We Multiply?

43:08 I'm Going to Be A Multiplier, by Gum!

44:51 BONUS SKILL: Understanding Risk

53:30 Assessing Risk

59:07 Recap & Close

DOUGH: Is Hiring a Financial Planner a Waste of Money?

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:29:01 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel sit down to answer an age-old question: Would I Be Burning Money to Hire a Financial Planner? What do all those letters after their names mean? What do they do that I couldn't do for myself? Are they jacking up the prices of my investments to put money in their own pockets? And how might I find out?? They discuss all this and are up front about the fact that NOT EVERYBODY NEEDS A FINANCIAL PLANNER and some tips and watch-outs in this fraught arena. Have questions about anything... email us!

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

AW episode: board of directors: https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/you-need-a-board-of-directors/

AW article, “When I Was A Millionaire”: https://abrahamswallet.com/2018/05/16/on-riding-financial-rollercoasters/

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Twitter recommendations

4:00 Intro: Is Hiring a Financial Planner a Waste of Money?

6:20 What is a financial planner?

10:00 What is a Certified Financial Planner?

14:05 Are CFPs trustworthy?

17:28 Are all financial planners con men?

27:08 Rules of thumb: do I need a financial planner?

30:45 How to find out what you’re paying your investment advisor

45:10 Summary

DOUGH: Financial News, Spring '23

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000

There are rumblings and mumblings out on the street, and we're going to get to the bottom of it all. Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk through the headline grabbers, grabbing helpful insights and wisdom from all the goo. Much of the hype should be ignored, they say (which is a normal maxim for them). The Bible tells us to keep level heads, even when banks are failing, cryptocurrency's value is indeterminate, and the FED is fighting inflation with everything they've got. Stay abreast of financial news and get a heading in those shark-infested waters.

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

AW Advisory Board episode: https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/you-need-a-board-of-directors/

Matterhorn, by Karl Marlantes

Flourish.com

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Fashion commentary, NCAA brackets

5:30 Intro to Financial News

9:15 Proverbs and the Unbiblical nature of PANIC!

15:10 SVBank collapse

26:50 Inflation and savings accounts

33:32 FED rate movement implications

36:30 What to watch for in the news

39:40 China’s Birth Rate Woes

40:20 Summary

CSoM 2: OVERSIGHT

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000

In this SECOND installment of the wildly popular Critical Skills of Money series, Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel walk us through what you do after acquiring money (part 1's subject): giving OVERSIGHT to that money (and the rest of your assets). They review planning, budgeting, monitoring, and even whether or not you need tax prep help!

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

AW “Budgeting 101” podcast episode: https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/budgeting-101/

AW “Advanced Budgeting” podcast episode: https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/advanced-budgeting-tips/

AW “Budgeting = Living with Vision” podcast episode: https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/dough-budgeting-living-with-vision/

AW post: Personal Board of Directors: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/12/26/you-need-a-board-of-directors/

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 intro and pleas for reviews

12:00 intro to Oversight

15:40 1. Planning

20:05 2. Budgeting

31:30 3. Acting Your Wage

41:43 4. Monitor Your Assets

51:07 5. Planning for the Unexpected

54:05 Tax thoughts

59:00 Annual Summits

HOME: Why Don't I Love Being A Dad? VIEWER MAIL

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Steven Manuel takes time to answer a listener’s email about why fathering feels more like drudgery and less like delight. There could be several factors at play including: Are you and your wife on the same page? Do you enjoy your children? (i.e., are you training and disciplining them?) Do you have a family vision? And do you see fathering as part and parcel with your discipleship? Steven comments on being the first in a family to follow the LORD- that’s what a patriarch is! Steven also takes his mic on the road (literally) and gets the input from Michael, a happy father of 8 in this honest episode. And, for YT viewers: a visit to the treehouse!

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Little House on the Prairie (and the “Little House” books by Laura Ingalls Wilder)

A River Runs Through It

King Richard

Cheaper by the Dozen

Taken

Family Teams Podcast

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

1:45 Reader email

5:00 Steven’s response

20:20 Reader reply

21:00 Steven’s reply (comment on being the new godly patriarch in your family)

29:10 Car ride conversation with Michael Beausejour

CSoM 1: ACQUISITION

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel throw open the door to their much-ballyhooed series The Critical Skills of Money. They start by covering Step One: ACQUISITION. How do you GET money? What are the key phases to doing so? And what are the best moves inside those phases? LISTEN TO FIND OUT!

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

AW episode with Jeff Davenport: https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/misc-from-bashful-brooder-to-bold-builder/

The E-Myth Revisited, Gerber

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

3:45 Intro to Skill 1: Acquisition

4:45 Scriptural foundation

9:15 Seasons

15:00 GET A J.O.B.

24:50 BUSINESS OWNERSHIP

28:45 Assets which are easier to acquire early on

41:30 Attendant skills under the ACQUISITION heading

54:00 Review and Summary

DOUGH: Saving for Weddings!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:11:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about the financial and familial implications of WEDDINGS (Where should you save dough for a wedding? How much do you need to put aside monthly?), then we hear from Dora Manuel of Viva Bella Events on what weddings actually cost these days. Finally hear some fun ideas for celebrating weddings (and why), including… aging balsamic vinegar??

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

AW episode about Asset Allocation: https://abrahamswallet.com/2021/08/17/asset-allocation-for-abrahamic-allstars/

SoFi “robo” investment accounts

“A Chef’s Guide to Understanding Authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena”

GiveSendGo.com/LauraTegge

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

1:50 LoDoFeb update

6:20 Best Books update

7:30 Why Weddings?

11:00 Interview with Dora Manuel of Viva Bella Events

18:45 Why are weddings a big deal anyway?

27:10 How should I save money for a future wedding?

36:52 What if I didn’t save well but it’s wedding time?

42:55 Quick hits: other thoughts on how to make weddings great

53:05 An appeal for the Tegge family

57:36 Bonus Wedding Tales

CSoM: OVERVIEW INTRO

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:30:00 +0000

It's a bursting episode! Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel present the "table of contents" for their upcoming series: The Critical Skills of Finance. If someone possess these seven key skills, they are living wisdom in the realm of money. We also hear a sneak preview of Steven's upcoming musical release and check in on LoDoFeb progress...

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Autopilot App

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

6:00 Weak Efficient Market Hypothesis

10:00 Steven’s excitement about his new music

14:45 Intro to the Critical Skills of Finance

23:20 1. Earning

26:40 2. Budgeting

28:20 3. Multiplication

35:45 4. Debt

39:20 5. Spending

45:10 6. Giving

49:15 7. Inheritance

HOME: Soap and Military Vets and Small Business

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:24:00 +0000

In a special episode recorded late last year, Steven Manuel sits down with Chris Thompson and Chris Lyons of KLENR products. Steven correctly predicts a major NCAA football upset, then learns a little about soap and why you should spend your soap dollars with Kingdom businesses that are good for your body and put good into the world. Steven also gives us some editorial rants about how we see the military. Good-smelling fun!

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Intro of Chris and Chris

2:30 What is natural soap, anyway?

8:00 How KLENR was developed as a company

9:00 How Fidelis found Chris and KLENR

10:50 Profitability is primary for small biz

14:00 the need for military men to care for their bodies

16:20 review of the products

25:10 KLENRs charitable efforts

26:40 Steven goes on a rant about soldiering and military service

Don't Fear Death (Redux) with Roger Manuel

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

This week we (for the first time ever) are replaying an episode in celebration of the life of Roger Manuel, who finished the race well on January 31, 2023. His words are now even more impactful than when he originally spoke them, and we think that Roger provides an eternal perspective on living life as a servant of the King.

If you'd like more Roger, check out these episodes:

https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/home-roger-and-linda-talk-about-work/

https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/telling-family-stories/

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

HOME: Best Books of 2022

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:40:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Jeff Davenport discuss their favorite reads of 2022. It's... a long list of books. They pretty much liked them all. See below...!

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Rambo: First Blood Part 2

Madhouse at the End of the Earth, by Julian Sancton

Here, by Richard McGuire

2034, Ackerman and Stavridis

Gambling with Armageddon, Sherwin

Command and Control, Schlosser

Strange Fire, John MacArthur

Authentic Fire, Dr. Michael Brown

Deeper, Dane Ortlund

When the Man Comes Around, Douglas Wilson

Death in the City, Francis Schaeffer

The Every, Dave Eggars

The Mortification of Sin, John Owen

The Lincoln Highway, Amor Towles

Healing Through Deliverance, Peter Horrobin

The Remains of the Day, Kazuo Ishiguro

Cannery Row, John Steinbeck

The Saboteur, Paul Kix

betterworldbooks.com

That Hideous Strength, C.S. Lewis

Hagar the Horrible, Dik Browne

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Rambo

3:05 Madhouse at the End of the Earth

4:08 Here

5:10 2034

6:00 Gambling with Armageddon

10:30 Strange Fire/Authentic Fire

14:10 Deeper

15:50 When the Man Comes Around

17:00 Death in the City

24:15 The Mortification of Sin

27:00 WHEN DO YOU READ??

32:45 The Lincoln Highway

36:30 Healing Through Deliverance

39:00 The Remains of the Day

40:55 Cannery Row

42:00 The Saboteur

46:30 That Hideous Strength

DOUGH: LoDoFeb Inflation Edition!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:19:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel tantalize and prep the people for the upcoming LoDoFeb money saving extravaganza, giving us 16 great tips for living in moderation through the month of February. Steven also gives us an Israel trip review and Mark updates us on the hamster he gave as a white elephant gift at Christmas.

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Budgeting tools article at AW: https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/advanced-budgeting-tips/

Flipp App

iBotta App

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Steven’s visit to Israel

12:30 AW pod stats 2022

19:10 LoDo Feb redefinition

22:55 Hamster update

25:40 LoDo scriptural inspiration

27:30 Tactics

DOUGH: What About Gambling... REALLY?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:41:00 +0000

In this episode recorded in December 2022, Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the financial and moral implications of gambling. The obvious question is “can a Christian play poker?” but our hosts also look at other places we put our money which are effectively gambling. They also throw some shade at craps and roulette...

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

AW article: Inheritance horror stories https://abrahamswallet.com/podcast/inheritance-horror-stories/

Documentary: Millions

Documentary: Lucky

30 for 30 Documentary: Broke

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Mark’s white elephant party

6:30 Shout out to year end giving

10:00 Gambling introduction, stats etc.

19:00 The Biblical take

25:00 Mark’s poker bio

42:00 Gambling with your investing dollars

48:50 The VC startup investing model

52:35 Smart money

1:00:40 Get serious and get free

HOME: Land, Food, and Family Building

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:10:00 +0000

Steven Manuel trucks out to visit Jeremy Boswell, the God-fearing driver behind Emmett Ridge Farm. Jeremy shares some provocative thoughts about food and its source, and how regular folks can better steward land God provides. ...and he challenges us to go find a small farmer near us and BUY HIS FOOD!

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Clarkson’s Farm, Prime Video The Biggest Little Farm, documentary

Forks over Knives, documentary

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Steven intro

3:00 Hello to Jeremy Boswell

6:55 Boswell Family Mission Statement

8:30 Our relationship to land and food

12:30 Organic vs corporate farming

19:15 How should we be shopping for food?

24:50 Is organic milk better that conventional milk?

27:00 “free range” chicken eggs

30:30 How can we take care of our family land?

33:20 Land helps in family leadership 3

7:06 Support Emmett Ridge Farms

DOUGH: Fitness and Finances with Chris Cirullo

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:10:00 +0000

Mark Parrett talks with Chris Cirullo of Mission Fit Dads about how to navigate the waters of personal fitness. Do you need a personal trainer? Do I have to have a plan? Should I be doing cardio? ...and all that sort of thing. Steven Manuel jumps in, uninvited, at the top to describe why physical capital even matters.

Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Peter Attia's podcast, The Drive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-peter-attia-drive/id1400828889

Atomic Habits, James Clear

Starting Strength, Mark Rippetoe

The Resistance Training Revolution, Sal DiStefano

Mission Fit Dads: https://www.missionfitdads.com

About Abraham's Wallet:

AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=4M-m7mwUR0GigEkgrf3aJA

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Steven intro

12:45 Parallels between fitness and finance

16:10 Progressive overload

23:30 making a plan to create goals

26:30 The Centenarian Olympics

28:00 “What if I’ve never done fitness?”

31:30 The Planet Fitness model

41:30 what could my plan be?

46:45 Should I be doing cardio?

54:00 Do I need a personal trainer?

60:20 What if I have $$ but no time? What’s best?

65:40 Summary

DOUGH: Year End Financial Checklist

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 11:32:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk through the 11 things you should be doing to end your financial (calendar) year right. #1 on the list is to plan your goals summit... but then #1 is overtaken by another #1!

Don't miss the surprise ending! Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Our Goals Summit post: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/12/28... Monarch money: https://www.monarchmoney.com/

Flourish… contact us for an invite! Jeremy Pryor and Steven talk about Truth: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Our HSA hacking post: https://abrahamswallet.com/2019/07/30...

Fsastore.com

Ally Bank: ally.com

Trust and Will 10% off: https://trustandwill.com/advisors/inv...

About Abraham's Wallet: AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3I...

YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@abrahamswallet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/abrahamswallet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abrahamswallet

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamswallet

This Week's Episode Rundown:

0:00 Steven's caveat

5:30 1- annual summit

8:49 2- Run a tax projection

10:09 3- Retirement contributions and conversions

20:56 4- Generosity

25:16 5- Max out your HSA

28:01 6- Use FSA money

31:35 7- Check in on your benefits

38:13 8- Consider a bunching strategy

44:10 9- Review your assets to take maximum advantage of tax situations when you have options.

48:43 10- Perform a quick audit of accounts

52:02 11- Update your estate plan

55:39 Review Rundown

1:03:07 Steven prays for your 2023

HOME: Norman Rockwell, Nostalgia, and Road Tripping with Dad

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:24:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Jeff Davenport discuss Steven’s recent road trip with his father and the notable moments that gave him pause. Is nostalgia good? What should we be looking for...

DOUGH: Credit cards and new tech gadgets

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:04:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Jeff Davenport talk about how to use credit cards for your business, and how to maximize offers and bonuses. Steven also shares some recent retail experiences and...

HOME: How's the New Biz Going?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:53:00 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Steven Manuel and Jeff Davenport talk about running...

HOME: Discipling Our Children Part 3

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:58:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett talk about practical tactical methods for training children in HOW TO OBEY, starting with children as young as 5 months old. They go over principles...

HOME: Bearing With Each Other's Sins

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:50:18 +0000

Steven Manuel continues his conversation with Jeff Davenport from the “Who Are Our People?” episode, considering how to give both truth and grace to those in our inner circle dealing...

DOUGH: Financial Headlines Nov 22

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 11:19:00 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel look at some of the financial headlines and give...

HOME: Parrett Family Tent Tour

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:55:00 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Let’s look at Mark’s house! Mark Parrett tours us through his Abrahamic tent, explaining...

HOME: Discipling Our Children Part 2

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:23:00 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Steven Manuel talks with Mark Parrett about discipling our children, specifically about how parents...

HOME: Discipling Your Children

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:54:00 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel introduce the topic of discipling children, beginning with the...

HOME: How to Read Financial Headlines

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:38:00 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss some recent financial headlines and train you in...

HOME: Family Land, Hunting, and Fathers and Sons, with Johnny Phipps

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:38:14 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Steven Manuel talks to Great Texan Johnny Phipps about how his passion for serving...

HOME: Fathers Over Pastors with Justin Wolfenberg

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:56:38 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please consider supporting this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Steven Manuel talks to Justin Wolfenberg about how the post-Biblical church architecture has...

HOME: Justin Wolfenberg's "Abrahamic Tent Tour"

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Steven Manuel stomps around the property of Justin Wolfenberg, as Justin shares insights on...

HOME: Who Are Our People? with Jeff Davenport

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:05:00 +0000

Jeff Davenport is an author, screenwriter, and speaking coach. https://www.jeffdav.com/ Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at www.abrahamswallet.com/donate Steven Manuel talks to...

HOME: Jeff Bethke on Finding Mentors

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:05:00 +0000

Mark Parrett talks to Jeff Bethke about finding mentors and how Jeff has assembled a team of leaders in his life (4:30). Jeff is a prolific author, a spoken word star on YouTube, a content generator with Jeremy Pryor and Jon Tyson, and he and his wife are owners of Neuflora Wardrobe. Jeff describes how he first met Jeremy Pryor (24:00), how to handle mentoring relationships with a young family (27:00), giving gifts and honor to mentors (30:30), what NOT to do in pursuing mentors (36:30), and specific steps to identifying and pursuing mentors (40:00).

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath: https://amzn.to/3Uc7oIM

Jeff’s Intentional Family podcast with Jon Tyson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intentional-family/id1585603452

Jeff’s Family Teams podcast with Jeremy Pryor: https://familyteams.com/podcasts/

Tax deductible support for this ministry at https://www.abrahamswallet.com/donate

DOUGH: Setting Up Business Entities

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:05:00 +0000

Need to start a business or real estate holding but don’t know what it should be, exactly? Mark Parrett teaches Steven Manuel about Business Entities (4:30), from sole proprietorships (7:25) to partnerships (14:35) to LLCs (24:45) to corporations (33:15). Mark also answers the question, “Should I hold my rental property inside a business entity?” at 37:00, and Steven shares some intel about 501(c)3s (40:00) and why Abe’s Wallet went that route!

Tax deductible support for this ministry at https://www.abrahamswallet.com/donate Enroll in our “Draft a Family Vision in 3 Hours” course! http://www.outpostacademy.net/

MISC: AW's Big Announcement!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:05:00 +0000

THIS IS AN UNUSUAL EPISODE: Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel share their big Abe’s Wallet Announcement, and they’re so HYPED about it. Expect zero equipping in this all-about-us episode. Sorry.

If you’re interested in our donation/thank you set up, go to 22:15 and to www.abrahamswallet.com/donate. Our official ask is at 37:25. Thank you in advance, really.

HOME: Critical Steps to Abrahamic Greatness Part 2

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:05:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel continue their series on the Critical Path to Abrahamic Greatness, walking from being a young married couple without children to… the grave! To wit:

Step 6 (12:15) have children

7 (23:00) Adjust family vision

8 (29:10) Faithfully build wealth

9 (38:00) Develop self control and responsibility in your children

10 (42:45) Give children space and support with their spouses and families

11 (47:15) When grandchildren come… drop everything

12 (49:30) Make strategic big $$ gifts to children as they raise families

13 (52:45) Hand off the patriarch role to your children

14 (56:45) Facilitate all-family gatherings (think: Passover)

15 (58:30) Keep yourself spiritually, emotionally, and physically fit… til death!

But before all that, they start by talking about fitness for the aging, and the rare joy of being with your spouse for a few days with no kids around.

Resources Discussed in this Episode:

The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter

Peter Atilla on Joe Rogan

Durable Trades, Rory Groves

Family Fortunes, Bill Bonner

Tax deductible support for this ministry at https://www.abrahamswallet.com/donate Enroll in our “Draft a Family Vision in 3 Hours” course! http://www.outpostacademy.net/

NEWS: Student Loan "Forgiveness"?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk through the implications of the proposed "student loan forgiveness" plan. Who benefits? Who pays? What does the Bible say? And what are the long term implications? And what can/should any of us do about any of this?

HOME: Critical Steps to Abrahamic Greatness Part 1

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:05:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel describe the most important steps any man can take to become an Abrahamic, multi-generational family leader. (8:30) This first part includes the following steps:

1. A young man learns self control and takes responsibility (14:40)

2. By age 17, learn to take care of yourself (22:15)

3. Around age 20, start to train for a career (35:30)

4. Find a wife! (46:45)

5. Dream with, pastor, and lead your wife as you create a family together (57:30)

Resources mentioned in this episode include: The Mortification of Sin, John Owen

Enroll in our "Draft a Family Vision in 3 hours" course

DOUGH: Building a Kingdom-Centric Biz with Ryan Emge

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:37:00 +0000

Steven Manuel talks with Ryan Emge of Assured Construction and Freight Edge about his life as a business leader who seeks to honor God in all domains of his world. They talk about Ryan’s feeling that workaday life was “unspiritual” (7:30), his re-start of his business (10:00), defining cultural values (13:15), giving away his business (20:20), and the time his team was overheard by a client (24:30).

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Marketplace Christianity, Robert Fraser

EOS and Traction, Gino Wickman and Tom Bouwer

Productivity, Douglas Wilson

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HOME: Starting a Family with Johnny Phipps

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This is our first conversation with Johnny Phipps, FORT WORTH MAN. He’s been a successful family builder whose children love God… and whose grandchildren live across the street! Steven learns about the biggest decision Johnny and his wife Julie made for building a successful family (7:00) (It cost him a million dollars but was “worth every penny” according to Johnny). We also hit upon honoring spouses with our bodies (24:30), wives protecting their husbands from pornography and sexual health in marriage (29:30), Johnny’s decision (as an artist!) to teach a financial health class at his church (42:00), and the fact that what God established in the Phipps family is paying off to this day (47:00).

Even the birds in the trees loved this conversation.

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DOUGH: How to Take a (Financial) Hit

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:43:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk (from painful personal experience) about how to take a loss and get back on your feet:

1. Do spiritual work first (10:00)

2. Work though the loss relationally (with the wife) (17:45)

3. Have or review a financial plan (25:20)

4. Share your loss with trusted friends (28:45)

5. Restore truth in your thinking (30:00)

6. Reconsider your financial assumptions (40:15)

7. Recoup integral losses via work and savings (42:30)

8. Rebalance as needed (43:40)

They finish up by talking nonsense about sneakers, restaurant reviews, and YouTube. You don't have to listen to that part.

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MISC: Why Abraham's Wallet Exists

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:03:00 +0000

Ever wonder what it is, exactly, that we're trying to do around here? Not us: we know PERZAC'LY what we're trying to do. Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about it in this episode:

PART ONE: NEWS

2:00 Voyager stops trading on its crypto platform (Steven and Mark take a bath)

5:00 the 4th of July and AMERICA!

6:15 Texas Road Trip report

11:25 Reaction to Roe v Wade overturn

PART TWO: EDUCATION

17:30 Orator’s Corner (Black Beauty)

25:30 Why Abraham’s Wallet exists:

29:15 to reinforce Biblical authority and inspire Holy Spirit dependence

30:10 to equip and encourage fathers as pastors of their homes

38:20 to help you lead intentionally via 5 capitals

41:00 to help develop godly masculinity

45:00 to defend independence for you as a family leader

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HOME: Responsibility as a Value

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:54:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about the Biblical value of RESPONSIBILITY.

PART ONE: Banter and Nonsense

NBA opinions (1:30)

Review of Steven’s live Family Vision Statement workshop (4:30)

Reactions to Apple reviews (8:00)

PART TWO: Responsibility (21:00)

An analysis of Genesis 1

Fear as a protection from responsibility (43:30)

A list of responsibilities for an Abrahamic leader (49:00)

And a final encouragement (1:01:10)

Resources referenced in this episode:

Masculine Christianity, Zachary Garris

The Days of Noah, Amazon Prime

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MISC: Ben Kirby of Preachers N Sneakers

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:14:00 +0000

Steven and Mark interview Ben Kirby of PreachersNSneakers (6:00). We talk about the uneasy relationship Christians have with luxury (13:30), the allure of fame for Christian leaders (25:00), what any church leader has to confront when their work is successful (43:00) and the temptation to stop actual service and pursue fame. Steven also shares his experience with being a low level celebrity in megachurch world, and discusses Abe’s Wallet as a temptation to grasp at popularity and minor stardom. (35:00) Ben also boggles our brains by dropping more celebrity and fashion names than, frankly, we’ve ever heard.

Resources referenced in this episode:

Art and the Bible, Francis Schaeffer

Preacher N Sneakers, Ben Kirby

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BIZ: Blake Brewer and the Legacy Letter Challenge

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:30:00 +0000

As part of our ongoing series profiling business owners, Steven talks with Blake Brewer, of the Legacy Letter Challenge. Blake speaks candidly about the challenges of starting his new biz, his initial inability to make sales, his expanding audience, and as a bonus for our audience, how we can write meaningful legacy letters to our children and grandchildren! (27:00)

Resources:

Thou Shall Prosper, Rabbi Daniel Lapin

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HOME: Adjusting to Summetime

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:55:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel have a casual conversation about how their family rhythms have adjusted to the coming of summertime. (12:00) They puzzle over ‘what is a swim diaper, really?’ (15:00), and such issues as how to deal with chores, how many activties are too many, free play time, andn discpleship/worship time for families in those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.

Resources mentoned in this episode include:

Black Beauty, Anna Sewell

The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame

The Prince Warrior Series, Gina Detwiler and Priscilla Shirer

Captain Underpants, Dav Pilkey

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HOME: Education IS Discipleship, with Mark and Bethany Douglass

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:18:00 +0000

Steven Manuel sits down with Mark and Bethany Douglass to talk about their experiences with homeschooling over the last 12 years. Steven begins with a bit of an explanation as to why we’d even entertain the idea of homeschooling, then goes poolside to discuss the Douglass’ philosophies about home culture, homeschooling vs. other education options, seeing their children launch into college, and why a home culture WINS in the end.

Resources referenced in today’s episode include:

Bethany’s thing, Cloistered Away, is here.

Mark’s business, Fidelis Creative Agency, is here.

Mark’s man-building outfit, The Viceroy Project, is here.

The Soul of Discipline, Kim John Payne

You are what you believe, James K.A. Smith

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HOME: How to Grandparent

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:39:00 +0000

Steven Manuel sits down with Denis Beausejour to talk about grandparenting (4:00). You are going to be SO BLESSED, ENCOURAGED, and CHALLENGED as you have your concept of grandparenting EXPLODED into something waaaaay richer than just someone giving your kid a bike at Christmas (although, hey, bikes are pretty sweet, too). From someone who’s actually doing it, right now, we gain insight into Bible passages that describe grandparents, constructing a physical space for grandchildren (9:45), the eras of life (13:25), The grandparent’s responsibility (17:45), handling generational sin (25:45), how a grandparent’s role is different from a parent’s (37:25), how to pray for grandchildren (42:20), obedience w/re: grandparents (48:45), and a sample schedule for a super engaged grandparenting couple (52:45). (I am astounded by this part.) Denis also shares the financial implications of grandparenting (1:10:40). Anyway hold onto your hats and enjoy the wisdom and intentionality of Denis Beausejour.

NOTE: your family does NOT have to do grandparenting like the Beausejours do! This is ONE inspiring family who’re taking the role seriously and this is THEIR attempt at honoring God with this season of life. You can do it your way. Just let the B’s model help you dream and create vision for your own family-

Listen to Denis’ talk to men about Titus 2 right here.

Listen to Marianne’s talk to women about Titus 2 right here.

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DOUGH: 7 Ways to Prep for Recession

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:27:00 +0000

Mark Parrett discusses how to prepare for a (possible!) coming recession. He describes the reasons for believing that recession is coming, gives some definition for a recession, then gives tactics for how to prepare (16:00) and endure.

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DOUGH: Must we tithe?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 May 2022 13:01:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the concept of the tithe (10:30). Some say we must tithe to this day; some say we are free from this law. Which is it? Didn’t Jesus affirm the tithe? Didn’t it exist before the law was given? They look at the Biblical references, consider the New Covenant context we live in, and give practical advice on what it means for the regular guy trying to please God now. But first! Chicken coop updates, and NBA hot takes (5:30).

Mark recommends the Remnant Radio podcast!

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HOME: JFK, Steph Curry, and Multi-Generational Families

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 May 2022 12:36:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss examples of multi-generational families. (6:45) They describe the false American narrative, the story of the Kennedys (21:20), the Roosevelts (27:30), the Currys, the Bushes… and friends we know. (47:00) They begin, however, by discussing LinkedIn, the Manuels 20th anniversary getaway and, yes… Steven’s shirt (eye roll).

MISC: Be Great at Giving Gifts!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:24:00 +0000

Want to sweeten and deepen every family, friendship, and business relationship in your life? Want to express love and kindness in a tangible, memorable way? Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss how to give great gifts (3:45), one of God’s hallmarks for celebrations. Mark reviews some stories and tips for gifts given well, in the tradition established by God Himself. This very special episode is interrupted by someone bringing Steven a real-time gift! No really! (31:45-34:49)

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HOME: Passover Options

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 May 2022 12:32:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel sit down and talk about the various versions, successes, and failures in their ongoing attempts to pull off a Passover seder in their homes (and restaurants) (12:00). They also have it out about the subject of Easter (Steven is against, Mark is for). Earlier, Steven gives a review of the Large Families Tour that happened in April (5:40), and Mark describes a recent Twitter kerfuffle that shocked him. [It isn’t all that shocking… but Mark can’t help himself.]

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PRAY WITH US for the Supreme Court Ruling

Abrahams Wallet — Tue, 03 May 2022 22:50:36 +0000

Roe v Wade is teetering. Millions of lives hang in the balance. Please pray with us. Steven talks about the Biblical importance of the issue before America’s courts, then leads in a time of prayer (8:00). Please don’t just listen, but PRAY as you do so, agreeing as we confess and repent before God for two generations of brazen rebellion.

Listen to today’s episode of The Briefing for a more in-depth analysis from a Christian worldview.

DOUGH: Retirement 2: Financial Tactics

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:32:00 +0000

In their last episode, our hosts tackled the Biblical/theoretical concept of retirement, and whether it’s good or not (it is). Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel now finish their one-two punch on retirement with this conversation about tactics (11:20): How do you know when your pile of money is big enough? Is it okay for retirees to take out new mortgages? When should you bring your children into your full financial picture and plan? What if you feel “behind” in your retirement savings? (28:30) At what age is it “too late” to open an IRA? How does Social Security plan into this conversation? (35:00) Could you retire early and still get SS benefits? What if you wait later to collect? Does that number go up? Also, what can retirement age look like for someone who pastors and disciples young men? (45:00) And what about long-term medical care or hospice? And don’t miss the Snappy Review of the entire episode at 54:20! …but first, an important analysis of praise flags and hype men.

Resources discussed in this episode include:

The Just Thinking podcast

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Social Security website: ssa.gov

DOUGH: It's Unbiblical to NOT Retire!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:40:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss retirement (6:50) Why do people feel guilty about this concept? What are some common misperceptions? What is the Biblical purpose of post-earning years? They get into it with gusto …but not before reviewing Mark’s family trip to St. George, Utah, “The Brighter Side.” They also display their ignorance of all things Hawaii.

Resources from this episode include:

An Uncommon Guide to Retirement, Jeff Haanen

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Emergency Episode! Inflation Hits 8.5%

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Given that inflation hit its highest level since 1981 this week, we wanted to give you a little bit of color on what that means for business, the market and even how it might impact you personally as you think about growing money. Stick around to the end for a hot tip on how to use this particular moment to turbocharge the returns you get on your medium-term investments!

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HOME: Men, Bibles, Debate: the Midrash

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:32:00 +0000

Is church so dull you pinch yourself to say awake? Or so silly and thin on substance that you leave weak and hungry? Steven Manuel sits down with a bunch of guys every other week, and they argue about what the Bible really MEANS. He finds this recurring event so inspiring, exciting, and nourishing that he asks Justin Wolfenberg and Jeremy Pryor to explain the idea behind MIDRASH- a Jewish practice of men gathering to discuss the Scriptures. It’s NOT a “Bible study”; it’s a full-contact family leaders fight club where men get educated, challenged, and sharpened to (if we may) lead their homes and dough like a Biblical boss! This episode features real, live recordings of in-session discussions, and a bit of a how-to guide for men who want to start midrash gatherings in their area.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

The Open Church, James Rutz

Torah Class podcast, by Tom Bradford

DOUGH: Hiring House Help

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:11:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Amelia Parrett have a conversation about their various trials and successes in hiring house helpers. Is it RIGHT for believers to hire outside help for the running of their home? If so, how do you find the people? What kinds of things should you discuss and agree upon before hiring someone? What and how do you pay? Can/should they live with you? The Parretts go into all this and more.

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HOME: Are Bar Mizvahs for Christians?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Steven Manuel sits down with his old good buddy Mark Douglass to discuss the coming of age celebrations Mark has thrown for each of his 4 children on their 13th birthdays. What is the historical “bar mitzvah” celebration and what is its usefulness to us today? How can you pull this off in a way that properly rings in a new era of freedom and responsibility to our children? What discussions should we be having with our adolescents?

RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE

Throwing a Bar Mitzvah, by Mark Douglass, available at:

theViceroyProject.com

If, by Rudyard Kipling

Raising A Modern Day Knight, Robert Lewis

DOUGH: Money Buys Happiness

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel put to death the old myth that money can’t buy happiness. They’re sure that it CAN (6:45), and throw some Bible at us, list some great ways they’ve spend money… and even include Steven’s genius “how to celebrate your 40th birthday” plan (43:45).

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Marie Kondo, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Freedom Families podcast (Steven was a guest)

Generous Giving.com

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HOME: Jeremy Pryor on HOSPITALITY and the primacy of the home

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:16:00 +0000

Steven Manuel barges into Jeremy Pryor’s living room to pick his brain about hospitality. Are believing homes really the headquarters for the Kingdom of God? If that’s the case, how do we invite outsiders in? What are the budget and family rhythm implications? And what can we learn from Father Abraham and his encounter with the 3 strangers in Genesis 18?

In this episode, we referenced:

The Gospel Comes With A House Key, Rosaria Butterfield

Outline your family’s vision at OutpostAcademy.net

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HOME: Reading to Your Children and the Power of Story

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:29:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and his old good friend Jeff Davenport talk about the importance of reading to your children and how fathers can get good at it. [The most important book you can read to your family is THE BIBLE, but other works are great too] (9:00). But first, they waste our time yammering on about Earnest Shakleton and Fuddrucker’s hamburgers. They also spend an inordinate amount of time in the middle of this episode talking about Public Service Announcements shown during 1980s kids television programming (21:50) before eventually getting back on topic (26:40).

They cover: The Scriptural basis of fostering intelligence in children (10:20), The benefits of reading to children (33:15) The ways readers can improve in this important activity, and (44:00) Then give us some examples of good vs bad reading (1:04:00) Then finish by reviewing practical opportunities for dads to read (1:10:15).

Series and books we love and recommend include: Little Britches, Ralph Moody Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder The Chronicles of Narnia, CS Lewis The Wingfeather Saga, Andrew Peterson Winnie the Pooh, AA Milne Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery The Secret Garden, Francis Hodgson Burnett The Adventures of Robin Hood, Howard Pyle

Other books and products mentioned in this episode: The Storytelling Animal, Johnathan Gottshall R.I.F. PSA featuring Carol Burnett

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HOME: Vacations, Done Better

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:33:00 +0000

Once they get past talk of the markets and fantasy basketball (5:45) and all things LoDo (9:45), Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett finally get around to talking about VACATION (12:00)

Is it in the Bible? It is western laziness run amok? Or does God actually demand it?

If it’s a thing, is there a way to do it better? Can you be STRATEGIC about VACATION? What types of vacations are there? What purposes to they serve? How do vacations complete or complement five capitals? What are some handy tips for making them work?

And wouldn’t it be great if SOMEbody, SOMEwhere would give us some kind of a GUIDE that would help us plan and execute great vacations??? THAT would bring us more luck, even, than black eyes peas on New Year’s Day.

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Products and services mentioned in this episode include:

Designing Your Family Vision Statement @ outpostacademy.net

The Abraham’s Wallet channel on the Volley app

MISC: Schmoyer Home Tour

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:01:00 +0000

We continue our very occasional series that has been dubbed “Abrahamic Tent Tours”, wherein we visit someone who has applied their Family Vision to the physical space of their home. Surely a home’s setup can oppose or serve your family’s purposes and goals… have you ever thought about yours? Join Tim and Dana Schmoyer as they give you up-close-and-personal insights about why they chose this house to live in, and how they use it to build the Kingdom under their own roof. (Steven and Mark are both along for the ride.)

DOUGH: Wealth Is Not The Goal

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:29:00 +0000

We believe that wealth is what happens when we follow Biblical financial standards… but that wealth is not the goal. Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett discuss this idea, identifying its cultural ubiquity, its downfalls, and how we can put money (and the expectation of wealth) in its proper place. (8:25) Mark also reviews his time in Austin with Jeremy Pryor et al.

Products and resources mentioned in this episode:

Family Teams, Jeremy Pryor and Jeff Bethke

Your Breakthrough Is Not Coming, article on Abe’s Wallet

Family vision course link

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DOUGH: Responding to INFLATION

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:19:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett discuss inflation (8:00) and all its implications. How does it start? How does the government cause it, then seek to control it? What are its effects? And for goodness’ sake, how should we respond to it? (1:03:45) They also wax lyric about the new Ford Bronco and give us a LoDoFeb report!

DOUGH: Small Beginnings 2- Master Plumber Fabian Barragan

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:51:00 +0000

Steven Manuel continues the series on Delighting in Small Beginnings by interviewing a man who started small (with zero dollars to his name) and has built an El Paso mainstay business. Never think you have to have huge financial capital and tons of experience to start a business. You have to have faith (which Fabian has in abundance) and, as you’ll hear him say over and over… WORK HARD!

DOUGH: Small Beginnings

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:04:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett discuss the value in God’s sight of small beginnings (10:30). We all tend to cheer the ARRIVAL of a dream, the FRUITION of years of faithfulness… but what about the seeds? We need to see that every act of faithfulness is a foundation stone onto which more can be built- in both the spiritual AND financial (40:30) realms. They also spat about whether you can put mozzarella cheese on a taco (3:00).

Products and resources mentioned in this episode:

Drafting Your Family Vision In 3 Hours

Abraham’s Wallet channel on Volley

HOME: Large Families

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:49:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss whether or not there’s any spiritual or financial value in having a large family (spoiler: there is) (7:30-12:15, 19:30). This important shout out to the large family, and its leaders, is interrupted by a big advertisement for our new way of talking to AW listeners: the Volley app (12:15-19:30). This episode is with a conversation with Large Family Leader Michael Beausejour (1:16:15).

Mentioned in today’s episode are the following books and bagel shops:

Marx Hot Bagels

Volley app (Here’s our channel. Come join us. Come on.)

The Wingfeather Saga, Peterson

HOME: Taking Dominion

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:51:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Douglass (his old friend from Texas) talk about the concept of ‘dominionism’ that’s moving around some circles and inspires a new group of books (listed below). This is NOT a thorough dissection of the subject; Mark is a novice at the topic and Steven is just trying to get his head around it. They discuss whether God wants his sons “taking over”, where godly ambition and selfish ambition diverge, and the “pope of Bastrop, Texas,” Bob Long.

Mark Douglass’ community, training center, and equipping confab is The Viceroy Project. Get him out into your neck of the woods to train your families to be stronger for the Kingdom. Seriously. Do it.

Today’s episode mentions the following books and products:

[“Dominion” books: It’s Good to Be A Man, Michael Foster and Dominic Bnonn Tennant

Gathmu Saith It, Douglas Wilson

In the House of Tom Bombadil, C.R. Wiley

The Household and the War for the Cosmos, C.R. Wiley]

The Benedict Option, Rod Dreher

The Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien

TheViceroyProject.com

HOME: Opportunities for training your children financially

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:56:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel continue their series on training children financially (20:30). In PART THREE of this series, they review an overall plan of 11 teaching opportunities for fostering financial literacy among your progeny. They cannot help themselves, though, from discussing Christmas lights for about 20 minutes, wasting precious minutes of your day.

Mentioned in today’s episode are the following products:

Pay Day, by Hasbro

Cashflow [board game] by Rich Dad

Greenlight.com

Famzoo.com

charitynavigator.org

Busy Kid app

Investopedia App

HOME: HOW to train your children financially

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:34:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel continue their series on training children financially. In PART TWO of this series, they discuss the HOW of financial training (9:30). Before they get into the actual, useful information, they talk about shower processes, and Orator’s Corner makes an appearance (5:45).

Mentioned in today’s episode are the following books and products:

Smart Kids, Smart Money, by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze

Raising Financially Fit Kids, by Joline Godfrey

The Millionaire Next Door, by Thomas J. Stanley

The Richest Man in Babylon, by George Samuel Clason

Financial Peace Jr., by Dave Ramsey

HOME: WHY train your children to be financially skilled?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:58:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel begin a series on training children financially. In PART ONE of this series, they discuss the necessity of training one’s children (17:30). The church at large doesn’t talk about this issue, but leaving a godly inheritance necessitates this kind of training. They also get into whether Christianity, as known in the culture, is going to make it or not (1:00), and the cultural issues surrounding Dave Chappelle (9:00).

MISC: 2021 Book List

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Mark Parrett reprises his “best books I read this year” gimmick with AW friend Jeff Davenport. They discuss books old and new, fiction and nonfiction, funny and profane- basically, whatever they ingested in the past year. It’s a review of interesting books, and and advertisement for reading in general. it’s 2021’s Book List!

DOUGH: iBonds

Abrahams Wallet — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:55:30 +0000

Mark Parrett gives a quick overview on an inflation hedge: iBonds. They’re treasury certificates and you can buy up to $10k worth of them annually. If you’re looking for short-term returns with good interests rates… Listen to this quick primer and consider iBonds!

MISC: False Teachers, Loving Truth, and Being Oppositional

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:17:00 +0000

Steven Manuel tells us what to look for, Biblically, as the promised “wolves in sheep’s clothing” come out of the woodwork to deceive the church. How can we recognize false teachers, how can we respond to them, and what kind of people are “false teacher-proof” in treacherous days?

MISC: Legalism vs Obedience

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:02:00 +0000

Steven Manuel, in a live talk recorded 10/30/21, speaks on the purpose of the Gospel, the urgency of obedience, and the contemporary’s church misuse of the terms “grace” and “legalism”. He shares insights about what’s happening in the church today, and how God-fearing families can respond. (0:00-9:00 is introduction to the Abraham’s Wallet audience.)

HOME: How Should We Celebrate Holidays?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:46:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the celebration of holidays (22:30): Biblical (25:00), patriotic (31:30), Christian-ish (36:00) (think Christmas and Easter), and totally UNChristian American holidays (1:01:45). There is a way to navigate each types for the good of your family. They also go into tangents about the moral implications of buying Nike sneakers (1:30), Steven’s newest credit card fetish (7:00), a USA Today article about Americans with no savings (12:00). What we know is that 1. God loves celebration, 2. We’re free to interpret these things and use them as we see fit, and 3. There is grace for us in the process!

HOME: Leading Discipleship Groups

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:25:21 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss two kinds of groups: 1. A group in which you’re the designated leader and you’re shepherding men toward spiritual maturity, and 2. A group of peers who’re seeking God together. How can you participate with health and excellence so that the men around you sharpen you? They also discuss Alabama college football and the strange reality that is Disney World.

HOME: How to Use a Family Vision Statement

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 11:27:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the many uses of a well-crafted Family Vision Statement (8:00). From affecting your finances (spending, saving, and giving), your physical space, your intellectual pursuits, the way you train your children, and your spiritual life, a Family Vision Statement can have a profound effect on a family. THERE’S ALSO A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT IN THIS EPISODE with a special discount offer for defining your own family vision! Steven and Mark also check in on Orator’s Corner (5:00), discuss the ideal home temperature, how Mark Zuckerberg chose the new name for the Facebook corporation (54:00) and what you should be serving for Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

HOME: What is worth losing your job over?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:51:56 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel wade into piranha-filled waters by discussing the wave of firings and resignations resulting from mandates sweeping the land (8:00). What’s the Biblical stance? Can Daniel be a model for us? Where do matters of conscience come in? Lest you think it’s all serious, they also discuss Steven’s recent music recordings, a standout recent email, and how large a man’s underwear collection SHOULD be… so there’s that.

DOUGH: Anderson Cooper Says No To Inheritance

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:29:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss Anderson Cooper (and Daniel Craig… and Kevin O’Leary)’s idea that inheritances are best given to anybody besides one’s children. We’re convinced… otherwise. Also, orator’s corner makes its return.

DOUGH: My Advisor Says…

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:34:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel respond to 3 diferrent accounts of “my advisor told me…” anecdotes from viewers: (25:00) 1. How much should I invest in my new business? 2. Should I put everything toward retirement when my family wants to invest in real estate? (38:15) 3. Should I dump all my money into a LIRP? (51:00) They also gab about run-ins with celebrities (1:00), BBQ updates (6:00), and Steven introduces a pet segment: Orators’ Corner (17:30).

HOME: Finding Mentors and Being a Mentor

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:29:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the need for mentors, the Biblical paradigm of mentors/disciplers/spiritual parents, and give some tips for how to find them (32:00).

HOME: Discerning Tech at Home

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:33:00 +0000

Steven Manuel opines about technology’s threat to your home life, then interviews David Russell about a book they’re both into: The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch. David shares some tips about how to create and protect peace and relationship in a home filled with technology.

MISC: Bashful Brooder to Bold Builder!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:27:08 +0000

Steven Manuel sits down with his old friend Jeff Davenport and discuss Jeff’s transformation from a shy youth who eschewed people to a confident and brave author and owner of a family business. They talk about Jeff’s communication coaching business, The Lighthouse Point, and miiiiiiiight go into a leeeeetle too much detail about the time they were on a game show together.

DOUGH: How to Buy Friends

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:12:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the Biblical idea that money is, among other things, to be a relationship sweetener. The Bible points us in the direction of using money to encourage good relationships… and Mark and Steven are here to give you concrete tips on execution. They also can’t help but talk about Sukkot and their lame NBA fantasy league.

HOME: Funerals and Sitting Shiva

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:24:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel (who is speaking from Texas on a terrible audio connection, bless him) have a conversation about great funerals, what the Bible says about honoring the dead, how to maximize the opportunities that funerals present, and one recommended way to grieve communally, as Steven offers a guide for “sitting shiva”. Find our related article here.

MISC: Mars Hill, screamers, and the order of the home

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:38:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel gab about the Mars Hill oral history podcast, both what it gets wrong by declaring some things as bad, and what it gets wrong by declaring other things good. They are fascinated, intrigued… and disgruntled.

MISC: Intro to Mark Parrett

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:10:00 +0000

Get to know one of the voices of Abraham’s Wallet (and by golly, the best Certified Financial Planner we know), Mark Parrett. Mark shares his background with God and money, how those uniquely intersect for him, and his heart for helping others navigate finances.

DOUGH: 401K Deep Dive, Part 3

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:38:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel finish their seres on 401Ks (17:00) and give detailed information about “rolling over” 401Ks into various products. We also hear about Steven’s daughter, Joy’s experience running a flea market stall (11:00), Mark’s new ski house, and more annoying pickleball talk (4:30).

DOUGH: 401Ks part 2

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:12:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel go into more detail regarding 401Ks, and the FOUR THINGS you should know and do about them (27:45). First, though, we check in on bear stories, and Steven rant about the “moratorium on evictions” (8:00) including Rudyard Kipling’s “The Gods of the Copybook Headings” (12:00).

HOME: Jeremy Pryor on Designing Home Spaces

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:52:06 +0000

Steven Manuel drags Jeremy Pryor around his house, asking to hear the vision and goals that inform each area of his property. Jeremy has been extremely intentional about every square inch of his home, so we hear some of his insights around family spaces, how JRR Tolkien influences the Pryor house… and he and Steven both gush about pickle ball.

DOUGH: 401K Deep Dive, Part 1

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:18:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel warm your hearts, and the front of their microphones, as they discuss 401Ks. WARNING: THIS IS A MAJOR BANTER EPISODE, beginning with Mark’s personal updates, then 2 tales of Steven’s brushes with fame (12:15). When they finally address 401Ks (20:15), they talk about what they actually are (a government-sponsored retirement savings program), how to fund them (27:50), how to take money out of them (32:50), then tease the 401K concepts coming next week.

HOME: Permanent vs. Changing Culture

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:58:24 +0000

Is your home based on the unchanging Kingdom, or the swirling whims of a culture gone amok? Is freedom a more important value than Truth? Steven Manuel shares a message from 2015 that feels as applicable today as ever.

DOUGH: Budgeting = Living With Vision

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:27:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss budgeting (9:15) and the three aspects of running it in such a way that money is left over at the end of the month: 1. Know What’s Going On (11:35), 2. Make A Plan (26:02), and 3. Execute Faithfully (50:20). Running a budget that serves the family vision, then submitting to it, is a sure way toward abundance!

MISC: Intro to Steven and Church Rant

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 06:37:00 +0000

Steven Manuel talks about himself this week (so you know… get ready for that)… he gives us his religious resume, talks about his ministerial experience (7:25), then goes on a CHURCH RANT about obedience vs. legalism (22:30). Enjoy this all-Stevie episode!

HOME: Summer Adventures

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:28:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett talk (on the road, with road noise thrown in for FREE!) talk about children, including having a vision for them, curating your children’s friendships (10:15), the road trip Steven went on with his daughters (14:45), whether it’s safe or not to let your kids go to summer camp (19:45), monitoring your child’s inputs (27:45), and cross-pollination (32:30). Join us on our road trip as we talk about yours!

MISC: Road Trip Mail Bag

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:51:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel give listeners a review of their Texas road trip, then dive into a pretty-darn-rare event: the Mail Bag! (7:40) They field questions like “If I have $200K, am I rich?”, “What Bible should be my next Bible?”, “When do my new kids start earning me tax credits?”, “Should I discipline my children when they don’t hear me?” (31:30), and… others.

HOME: Leaving Poverty for Good

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:39:00 +0000

Mark Parrett, snug at home in Utah, talks to Steven Manuel, who’s driving south on I-55, about leaving poverty. Mark gives some tips about what to DO when you’re ready to put poverty into your rear view mirror (if you will. Ahem). Steven encourages repentance and prattles on about what he’s eating on his road trip.

HOME: Roger and Linda talk about WORK

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Steven Manuel has a conversation with his parents about some basic principles of work, and their stories that illustrate them. How important is working for a father and family leader? Should you do just ANY job, or wait for the PERFECT job? What rights do you have? Does life owe you some opportunities? Sit under the wisdom of the years and learn some truths from Roger and Linda.

DOUGH: Child Tax Credit Checks

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:32:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel have a very good time discussing child tax credit checks (14:00) but surround that with jawing on wide ranging subjects such as summertime golfing, nonalcoholic beer (4:00), Steven’s BBQ fetish (5:00), the Cincy cicada plague of ’21 (13:00), and Steven’s latest rant about his problems with modern Christianity (32:00).

DOUGH: The spirit of Poverty

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:58:00 +0000

Today, Steven Manuel talks through how to recognize a spirit of poverty… and how to kiss it goodbye, including what to pray and how to start thinking in Biblical paths of prosperity.

HOME: Seeking God with Darren Baldwin

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:50:00 +0000

Steven Manuel talks with Darren Baldwin about involving your body in prayer (6:00), using The LORD’s Prayer (11:20), slowing down in Bible reading (13:45), busyness as the enemy of God’s Presence (18:45), repentance as a normal part of relationship with God (31:00), and getting past the fear of man in pursuit of God’s heart (40:00).

DOUGH: Poverty 2- Scarcity Book Review

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 May 2021 05:27:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett continue their conversation about poverty (10:30) as Mark reviews the book Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much, by Eldar Shafir and Sendhil Mullainathan. It describes, with research, how “not having enough” impacts people. It makes us stupid, insecure, impulsive, makes us spend money unnecessarily, etc. Mark tells about a dumb purchase he made at Princeton (38:30), dealings with poor tenants (44:30), hamster-wheel living (49:40), and all the gross things that a poverty spirit produces. Here at Abe’s Wallet… we hate poverty (and love PLANNING, which is one of the antidotes to it)!

HOME: How to HATE Poverty

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 May 2021 06:26:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett discuss the Biblical understanding of Poverty (8:00). They see that the Bible says poverty is a problem (16:30), that giving is something the poor can’t much do (27:00), that giving too much is unwise (41:30), and what God’s will is for the righteous (51:15) (hint: NOT poverty!). They waste the last few minutes talking about NBA playoffs (1:02:00). Goobers.

HOME: from stay at home dad to biz leader

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 May 2021 06:31:00 +0000

Steven Manuel sits down with Ross Dykstra to discuss his miraculous transformation from insecure stay at home dad to leader of a booming construction business. Ross’ story is about God discipling him and his wife into their God-ordained roles, and the joy (and pain) that comes from engaging in that journey of obedience. Steven also can’t help himself from gushing about Ross’ physique…?

HOME: Take Care of Your Stuff

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 May 2021 06:19:00 +0000

Is it godly to maintain your property? We say yes. Mark and Steven talk about the biblical responsibility of maintenance (8:30), then interview with Blake Staley, owner of Drop Detailing in Salt Lake City, Utah. He talks about his family business and what you and I can do to better care for our cars (33:30), and shares tales of horror from a car detail professional (45:00). Don’t miss the discount code mentioned by Blake for high quality car maintenance supplies!

DOUGH: Bitcoin and Alternative Asset Classes

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:21:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel sit down to discuss the weird wild world of alternative asset class investments, including crypto, gold, and... sneakers? Wondering whether it's smart to dip your financial toe into these volatile waters? Scared of "mission out on the action"? Wondering if it's (a different kind of) gambling (than normal market investing)? Tune in and listen up!

DOUGH: Bitcoin and Alternative Asset Classes

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:46:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel sit down to discuss the weird wild world of alternative asset class investments, including crypto, gold, and… sneakers? Wondering whether it’s smart to dip your financial toe into these volatile waters? Scared of “mission out on the action”? Wondering if it’s (a different kind of) gambling (than normal market investing)? Tune in and listen up!

DOUGH: After Taxes… Now What?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:29:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about what to do AFTER you’ve turned in your taxes. They review the need to, you know, DO your taxes (9:00), whether tax refunds are a good or bad thing (11:30), when and when not to celebrate with unexpected money (16:00), wise steps to take if you received a big refund (21:10), the “safe harbor” tax provision (25:00), how to maximize standard deductions (29:20), whether or not you need a CPA (40:15) …and Steven’s strange and ignorant fascination with jail time.

HOME: Sleep Training Babies

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:44:06 +0000

“What does this have to do with running my home like a Biblical boss?”, you may ax. If you do, you’ve never been in a home with a baby that won’t sleep. WARNING: this episode acts like sleep training a baby is inherently good. If you don’t believe that, you won’t like this episode–and let’s be clear: you are 100% allowed to not share our opinions about this issue…

In this ep, Steven Manuel sits down with sleep training expert Samantha Beausejour who talks about the reasons for sleep training (10:20), how it creates a lead-in for discipleship (!) (26:10), and practical help (30:15) including good books to read, setting up the baby’s room, and a sample schedule. Eat! Wake! Sleep! your way to a happy baby home.

MISC: A Sabbath Example- Douglass Home

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:02:00 +0000

Steven Manuel talks to Mark Douglass about how the Sabbath works in his home: it’s beautiful, it’s fun, it’s communal, and it’s worshipful. If you’re looking for examples of how the Sabbath can work to the benefit of your home, start here. Of course, the way you do the Sabbath is up to you, but it’s always nice to have models. For more of what Mark Douglass is throwing down, get yourself to theViceroyProject.com.

DOUGH: Seasons of Imbalance

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:10:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel sit down to shoot the bull, then talk about Seasons of Imbalance (12:20), including seasons of unusual work to build capitals (20:50), the fact that family leaders have the freedom to pursue unorthodox goals (35:00), an encouragement to not complain because you don’t have the perfect job or “life balance” situation (42:00), and a scriptural exhortation on the power of investment (49:30). This episode is meant to encourage any family leader in an unusual season, such as raising young children, pursuing education, doing mission work or discipleship training, starting a small business, or specifically working on your marriage. You are not unusual for having these needs, you’re not in sin, and you’re not alone!

DOUGH: On Education and Education Savings

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:04:00 +0000

In a Home/Dough combo episode, Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about both the concept of education (14:15) and education savings (35:00), including savings tactics and programs, and a savings hack for business owners (52:15)! But they start by talking about a new segment, Family Business Spotlight (8:00)… watch this space to see if that title, or its accompanying music, gets changed

HOME: Eldership and Money

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:50:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel conclude their series about spiritual leadership at home with a discussion on money (4:15). They review “not being a lover of money” (7:00), being “temperate and self-controlled” (9:30), “not given to drunkenness” (yes, we’re talking about money, 12:00), not being “quarrelsome” (15:00), “his children obey him” (18:45), “hospitable” (20:20), and “managing the household well” (26:35). If you don’t handle your dough right, you’re disqualified for more Kingdom leadership… so let’s get this right!

HOME: Eldership and Conflict

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:40:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel continue their series about spiritual leadership at home, and consider that handling inevitable conflict and correction are part of the deal. Have you graduated into true eldership? If not, this episode will help set the Biblical bar for you.

HOME: Eldership and the local church

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:18:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel continue their series about spiritual leadership at home and how to interface with the local elder/fathers, thick community (12:20), iron sharpening iron (18:00), receiving at a church where you don’t feel to be in submission (43:30), and mutual submission with other believers (53:45). They also talk about naked old men in saunas (it’s not weird).

HOME: Eldership

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 06:20:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss eldership in the home (8:30): what do the elder descriptions from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 have to do with home leadership (Hint: a lot. Your home IS a tiny church nugget). They also discuss celebrity conversions (52:00) because they can’t help it.

DOUGH: LoDoFeb ’21

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:04:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk haircuts, crypto (while Steven eats… forgive us listener), and then review and celebrate LoDoFebruary, their annual season of cost-cutting and self-denial. Then, they go off on a tangent about headphones (24:30) for some strange reason.

MISC: Come Work For Outpost!

Abrahams Wallet — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:18:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel host this special edition of the podcast to talk about a job opening they have at Outpost Advisors. They attempt to do so with a light touch, as usual. See the job description right here, or visit OutpostAdvisors.net and scroll down to ‘careers’ if you’re on a platform that doesn’t like our links.

HOME: Creating Spiritual Rhythms With Tiny Kiddos

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:49:00 +0000

Michael Beausejour joins Steven Manuel to talk about what can reasonably be done with young children to develop spiritual capital in them. They discuss goals for infants in arms (6:30), the young father who feels he has to choose between disciplemaking and changing diapers (12:15), how to make Bible reading meaningful for kiddos (26:00), which weekly chores are good for a 6-year-old (31:00), what a normal week looks like in the Beausejour home (31:45), where to start if you’ve never tried to have spiritual rhythms in your home (36:45), and how having godly, just-a-bit-older heroes for our kids is a major win (45:00). Michael has more kids than you do (7 under the age of 8!) so give him a listen.

NEWS: GameStop Stock and Market Shenanigans

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 22:44:30 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel review the latest goings on with definitions of key terms, colorful/questionable illustrations, and sound effects. All in under 20 minutes!

DOUGH: Biden’s Financial Policies

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:47:00 +0000

Mark Parrett joins Steven Manuel to talk about the coming financial changes under the Biden administration, and how Bibilically-thinking family leaders can prepare their finances for those changes. Mark shares his research regarding Biden’s financial policies (11:30), including tax changes, charitable giving (17:00), Roth IRAs (24:00), real estate investing (27:45), estate tax changes (33:30), and free money for first-time home buyers (50:20)… Steven also rants about inflation (51:15). The fellas finish with an assurance that you don’t have to agree with us about any of this (1:04:00).

HOME: Navigating A Biden Presidency

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:53:00 +0000

Steven Manuel and Jeff Davenport get together to discuss a new president, new policies, and how Biblical family leaders should get upstream of today’s most pressing cultural issues. They discuss how to pray for President Biden (9:15), failed election prophecies (13:30), and what the Biden administration promises to look like culturally (and how we might respond) (20:30). Jeff also describes his love of Larry King, and shares his timeless impersonations of Tom Brokaw and Keith Jackson.

MISC: The Urgency of Discipleship

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:01:00 +0000

In a recent talk given at the semester kickoff of a Cincinnati-based discipleship group (Jump School, http://www.crossroads.net/jumpschool), Steven Manuel shares that, when institutions around us are shaking, it becomes clearer that tethering ourselves to God is job one. Discipleship is urgent business.

MISC: Best Books From 2020

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:09:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel are joined by Jeff Davenport to review the best books they read last year. They also cover reading books to your children, whether the modern man has the mettle of men from 1895 (he doesn’t), and what the novelization of Rocky III can teach us about race relations (nothing).

HOME: A sneak peak at YOUR 2021

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:36:00 +0000

All we’ve got for you this week is a quick admonition to take a gander at your own upcoming year. Set some goals! We can help with that. Back to our regularly scheduled programming next week.

Where to keep your cash

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000

A few weeks ago we discussed how financial ratios (along with many other tools) can be used to measure the financial wellness of your household. A big driver of those ratios is the cash you’ve got on hand – but where should you keep cash? We explore different types of accounts and wrap up 2020 with a highly practical episode for our crew of Abrahamic family leaders.

Conversation with Aaron Renn of The Masculinist

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:48:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel have a chat with Aaron Renn, hitting issues like how the home interfaces with the church, on being fiscally conservative (Aaron has never spent more than $5K on a car), and how the Masculinist became their favorite emailed newsletter.

Christmas? Making Traditions and Celebrating

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:25:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel consider celebrating Christmas for the Jesus-loving family. Is it right? Is it pagan? What about yule logs? What about lighting up the front yard? What about giving gifts? Anyway, they discuss it all. And whether or not a Charlie Brown style tree is charming or just plain pathetic.

Don’t Give Away Any Money! (Until you know your Family Vision)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 06:50:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel enter the year-end giving season by discussing the idea that family vision drives financial giving. Mark lets Steven pull apart, in real time, his family’s vision statement, then together they take that vision statement and apply it to several year-end giving opportunities that have come the Parretts’ way. Steven also gives tips on giving to individuals vs. organizations, giving to the local church, how to be a hilarious giver, and not giving only to “needs”.

Using Ratios to Take Your Family’s Financial Temperature

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:33:00 +0000

Quick hit this week to give you a few ratios that you can use to check in on how your family is doing when it comes to spending, saving, giving and managing debts (both good and bad). Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and we’ll be back next week with a full length episode.

Don’t Fear Death (or COVID) with Roger and Linda

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:03:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel sit down with Roger and Linda Manuel (Steven’s parents) in Houston, Texas and talk about what pervasive fear looks like, what the Bible says about fear (and death)… and whether or not being burned at the stake is a good thing.

HSA Hacking

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:30:00 +0000

We referenced this podcast a while back only to discover that we never actually recorded a podcast about HSA hacking. So this week we bring you a sneaky way to save extra dollars in a tax-free account. This hack is only for those already maxing out their 401k and IRA options, but can be a great way to save for the future!

Link to the article: https://abrahamswallet.com/2019/07/30/hsa-hacking/

Link to Outpost Advisors: www.OutpostAdvisors.net

Open Enrollment Season!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:04:00 +0000

Yes, it’s that time of year: a little spiced cider, digging out the scarves from the back of the closet, football games… and open enrollment for benefits! Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss how to make the most of your employer’s health insurance, retirement saving plan, and all the other fun (or nerdy) stuff that falls into the benefits bucket. Get into the spirt of the season by reviewing your benefits options!

Praying for the President

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:22:57 +0000

Whoever won yesterday’s election, we are to be praying for him fervently. In this short episode, Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel guide you through WHY to pray for our president, and WHAT to pray for our president. Also, Mark has lost his dongle.

Huios-level Maturity

Abrahams Wallet — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:17:29 +0000

Steven Manuel sits around a campfire and waxes theological as he describes 5 levels of sonship based on Greek words translated “son” in the scriptures. These levels are not foregone conclusions; they’ll require increased levels of diligence, discipleship, and responsibility. He urges men to apprehend that for which Christ has apprehended them, namely, FULL maturity in Christ. This kind of maturity is not being sufficiently preached in modern evangelical congregations… but the ancient truths must be upheld and reiterated no matter what. Join him at the campfire!

Ok, should I still be wearing a mask… or buy a gun?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:36:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the uncomfortable tension between running a home as a church HQ hospitality machine and the present cultural context that seems to be closing in on religious freedom. Do we submit? If so, for how long? Do we resist? If so, at what front? Also, Mark is ready to go to jail.

Things to Do in 2020

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Believe it or not, boys, we’re in the fourth quarter. The year is winding down and we here at Abraham’s Wallet have a few hot sports opinions on things you should do before the ball drops in Times Square. In this episode Mark and Steven cover everything from family summits to end-of-year tax moves.

Hit us up at mark@abrahamswallet.com if you’d like to take advantage of the ground-breaking offer we made to AW listeners in this episode!! Or if you just want to check in. We take all comers here at The Wallet.

Financing a House

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:35:00 +0000

Previously, Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talked about finding and purchasing a home (there are lots of considerations!). Today, they talk about the various ways to finance (and re-finance) them. Mark borrows from his experience working at Freddie Mac; Steven harkens back to his mortgage brokering days. Make the financing of your home work for you!

How to Buy a House

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:26:00 +0000

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about all the various and sundry steps involved in buying a house. Whether you’re a first time buyer or are finally getting into your dream home, they’ll help you think through some details you might have missed…

Before Your Parents Die

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:55:00 +0000

Thinking through all the decisions to be made, conversations to have… and passwords to gather. Have you thought about what you’ll do when one of your parents die? Probably not. Let us help.

How to Use Credit Cards Well

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:30:00 +0000

I know I know I know – Dave Ramsey told you never to have a credit card. And for some of you that’s sage advice, but if you’re managing your budget like a boss and don’t have any consumer debt in your life, we think there’s some treats in store for you simply by taking advantage of the amazing free stuff credit card companies are willing to hand out in attempt to snare you. Because you’re running your home like a Biblical boss, we know you’ll skirt the snare and run away with the goodies – so in this episode Mark and Steven discuss their favorite credit cards.

Apprentice Your Kids

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Want to teach your kids how to earn and steward financial resources? In this episode we talk through some steps our friend Seth Spading has taken to apprentice his kids – earning them cash, but perhaps more importantly exposing them to many different trades and skills at a young age. We also talk to Mark’s daughter about a project that she undertook this summer and how she ended up as a 9 year old general contractor.

Talking With Kids About Divorce

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:26:00 +0000

Steven Manuel talks to Jeff Davenport about talking with little ones (5-9 year olds) about divorce. Should we shield our children from the harsh realities of this fallen world? How long? How do we teach them Biblical fundamentals? When do we start introducing talk about the breaking of God’s laws (i.e., divorce), and how? Tune in as old friends kick around a subject every Christian parent will eventually face.

Car Buying Do’s and Don’ts

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:25:00 +0000

In this episode Mark sat down with his buddy Murray who has been through just about every car buying scenario there is, and learned a thing or two in the process. Murray went from reactive, fear-based decision making to the shrewd use of debt and careful research as he evolved from car buying novice to auto financing expert. Learn from Murray and avoid some of the pits into which he fell!

Business Over People

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Steven Manuel offers a counter-intuitive perspective on the decision to prefer the livelihood of a business over the comfort or support of an individual. Referencing his days as a hair salon owner, he offers a short lesson in how a business, much like a ministry, is a platform for good works and Kingdom expression. And if that is the case… then the business must be protected!

Interrupted Rhythms

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0000

What should you do when your weekly rhythm runs into a roadblock? This week Mark and Steven discuss how to react when your regularly scheduled Sabbath runs into a conflict or an opportunity. Should you say no to anything different on these set aside days, or is there a way to make your rhythms flexible enough without sacrificing their important place as guide rails for your family?

Tying Heartstrings

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Dads, you have a narrow window of time in which you can tie the heartstrings of your children. Did you know you need to win their hearts in that window? Most dads don’t know that they need to be hard at work ingratiating themselves to their children RIGHT NOW. In this pod we discuss the why and the how, with guest Seth Spading.

Where to Put Your Stocks and Bonds (Build Wealth Like an Ant, Part 5)

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0000

We made it – the finish line for our Build Wealth Like an Ant series. Last week we sung the praises of plain old stocks and bonds (aka ‘boring investments’) and this week we talk about where to put them once you get your hands on a few of those suckers.

Our New Biz: The Outpost Story

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:30:00 +0000

Steven and Mark sat down to tell the end-to-end story of the formation of their business, Outpost Advisors. In this episode we talk through the ways in which Abraham’s Wallet served as the catalyst for a new venture, describe why we’re hiring more people to grow this company and finally reassure you that Abraham’s Wallet will always be a free and evolving resource for you family-building, multigenerationally-minded studs.

BlogPod: Build Wealth Like an Ant, Part 4

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000

In part 4 we sing the praises of good ol’ boring stocks and bonds. No matter how you plan to build and steward the resources that you’ve been entrusted with, we think that this investment class is worth a good look. There are not many other assets that require so little of your direct efforts in order to grow, and stocks and bonds can provide a fantastic foundation for other wealth-building efforts you might undertake later in life.

Mailbag #1: Listener Questions

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 07:10:00 +0000

Could we be more excited to answer some listener emails right on the air? Nay. In this episode we hit questions about work, mortgages, tithing, generosity, our content and we even talk about meeting up with listeners in person. Give it a listen then write us your own listener email by sending your thoughts to mark@abrahamswallet.com.

BlogPod: Don’t Worship Your Job

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Lately I’ve run into more and more talk from companies who will use language of family (which makes my skin crawl), even religion, to convince employees to sacrifice everything at the altar of profits, which they will disguise with language about vision, culture, inclusivity or whatever they think will adequately mask their true intentions. Some companies, I’m convinced, will do this unintentionally because they have drunk their own Kool-Aid at the highest levels. They really believe that the company doesn’t exist to make profits but to, say, “Improve life.” Some, as you’ll see in this episode, do it with very clear (can we say evil?) intentions.

BlogPod: Build Wealth Like an Ant, Part 2

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000

What is the most important ingredient to wealth building once you’ve been wise enough to go out an earn some money? TIME! And it doesn’t matter if you’re investing in stocks and bonds, or start a business. In fact, you starting a business with a solid business plan and two years’ worth of living expenses in the bank will terrify your competitors far more than any degree of hustle or clever social marketing that you might come up with.

BlogPod: Build Wealth Like an Ant, Part 1

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Do you really want to start building “an enormous arsenal of resources”? Well you’re going to need some dry powder to get that ball rolling, and the way that most of you young bucks are going to accumulate that will be to find a J.O.B. And I’m not talking about a 6-month side hustle. The Normal and Unsexy Job is very out-of-fashion right now, but allow us to vaunt the security that health insurance and a regular paycheck can provide to a young family builder in the early season of their journey. It is not insignificant.

Creating Weekly Rhythms

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 13:57:35 +0000

Mark and Steven recorded this short chat on the topic of weekly rhythms and how they provide rails for our households when it comes to our work, parenting, spiritual lives and even our finances.

BlogPod: A Unified Theory of Giving, Part 4

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Goday, we’re going to talk about one specific part of your calling, which is: expressing the heart of the Father. You might already know this, but you’re God’s ambassador. That means, if I may just quote the Bible instead of paraphrasing, that God is making His appeal through you. He intends to use you–your gifts, your personality, your relationships, your career, your money–to explain to the world what He’s like, and make His Name glorious in all the platforms you occupy. One of those platforms, as I’ve said exhaustively in this series, is your money. Money is influence and power and possibility–and the Master wants all of yours, thank you very much.

How to create a good men’s group

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000

You wanna run your home and dough like a Biblical boss? Well you need some brothers around you to do that well. And anyone who has been around churchworld for long knows that the standard programming (let’s have coffee and talk about our feelings) feels not so nourishing to the male soul. In this episode, Steven lays out his step-by-step guide for how to create a men’s group that will challenge and grow you along with 3-6 of your best buddies.

BlogPod: A Unified Theory of Giving, Part 3

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 May 2020 05:30:00 +0000

From this point on, I’m going to act like living out the administration of the Kingdom is YOUR problem, and that you’ll answer straight to God on what His Kingdom looks like in your locale. (As if, you know, God was making His appeal straight through you…) So please do not interrupt today’s diatribe with “but my church/religious organization…” I’m not talking about them; I’m talking about YOU.

Flex your muscles, boys. I’ll remind you that a Big Packet of Money will go through your hands this year, and what happens with it is ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. That’s power. I’m going to assume from this point that you understand, based on your thorough digestion of Part 2 of this series, that giving to your community of faith is Quite Important and that we can proceed from there. So let’s do it.

BlogPod: A Unified Theory of Giving, Part 2

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 May 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Giving is one of the great blessings God bestows upon His sons. According to Hebrews 2:10, God is in the process of “bringing many sons to glory”… that wonderful process (which concludes with our being entrusted with the Father’s business, a la the Psalm 2-based affirmation of Jesus when He was baptized) trains us in awesome Kingdom skills. But WHERE are we to put that giving dough? To what should we be giving? Here we go….

Will we go back to ‘normal’?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 May 2020 05:30:00 +0000

As America begins to reopen after the COVID shutdown, we’re asking the question, “just how much of the many changes we’ve put in place over the recent weeks should we undo now that we’re seeing the beginnings of a return to ‘normal’ life?” In this episode Steven and Mark discuss fear, how to maintain healthy rhythms that you’ve discovered during the quarantine, and the notion that we steward those just like we would steward financial gains.

BlogPod: A Unified Theory of Giving, Part 1

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Giving isn’t some random, meaningless “good deed” that you do casually and it just goes into God’s Great Big Penny Jar In The Sky which we hope He remembers 100 years from now. It really matters. And it matters NOW. In this BlogPod episode, Steven brings you an ice cold six pack of points to back that strong assertion up!

How to Spend your Stimulus Check

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

It’s not every day that you wake up to an extra grand or two in your bank account (thanks Uncle Sam!). In this pod we give you our thoughts on how to make the most of it. For those who haven’t read or listened to our Slush Budgeting thoughts, you can click here to read about the framework we discuss in this episode: https://abrahamswallet.com/2018/04/11/a-framework-for-your-slush-budgeting-202/

For those who want to create a financial plan during the quarantine, book a call right here: https://www.outpostadvisors.net/schedule-a-call

Blogpod: Stewardship lessons from the Tiger King

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

Heard of The Tiger King? Of course you have. You’re probably like me and have that steady IV drip of Hollywood coming straight into your family room. To be real clear – we don’t think you should watch this garbage – it’s just that I’m sure you’re well aware of its prevalence right now in the zeitgeist. In need of some triviality recently, I listened to a podcast with one of these Tiger King fellers on it. You’ll never believe this, but I actually heard something kind of pithy come out of this guy’s mouth, about the human capacity for managing problems. It got me thinking, and I’ve concluded there’s (at least) one big lesson that can be learned from the outrageous dumdums over at The Tiger King…

A Gentleman in Moscow

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

My friend Mark Douglass from The Viceroy Project sent me this book by Amor Townes a few months back about how to live well whilst under house arrest. Given the current state of the world, we thought it would make for good listening as you seek to make your homes places of order and peace during the quarantine. Check out the link below for more from The Viceroy Project:

Link: The Viceroy Project

Choose Hope

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:30:00 +0000

In this episode Mark and Steven discuss how choosing hope and optimism (which you’re commanded to do anyways) will transform your work, your finances and your home life in a time when the rest of the world seems to be panicking and choosing the opposite emotions.

Quarantine Leadership

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:30:00 +0000

What does it look like to lead your family during a quarantine? In this episode we walk through specific tactics that you can use in each of the 5 capitals: spiritual, relational, physical, intellectual and financial.

You’re a Homeschooler Now!

Abrahams Wallet — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:00 +0000

In our second emergency podcast of the past 4 days, we’re coming to you with some tips on how to navigate your likely and unplanned transition from not-homeschooler to homeschool family. Steven has been at this for a while and has some great tips to share from what has worked in his family!

Special Episode: The COVID-19 Crisis and Your Finances

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:06:39 +0000

We had to do it guys – instead of waiting until next Wednesday, we wanted to provide some financial insights into what is happening right now and then give you some actionable tips. Whether you have millions of dollars invested or nothing, we’ve got some steps that you can take to shore up your family’s strength in an uncertain time like this one.

Responding to Financial Calamity

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

In this podcast, Steven sat down with his parents, who have been through multiple life-changing financial disasters, and talked with them about how they responded. You WILL be better equipped to trust the LORD and deal with unexpected bad news after listening to this episode!

Steven and Mark on A Hidden Life

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000

This week we have a chat between Mark Douglass and Steven Manuel on Terrence Malik’s film, A Hidden Life.

We have so few examples right now of men who truly stand up for right even when they are standing all alone. Heck, most folks who wish to stand up for something can pretty quickly assemble a few hundred like minded standers on Twitter or something. But a movie recently came out that gave us a fantasic example of what it looks like to be willing to play the oppositional role, while submitting wholeheartedly to Jesus.

Before you blast into this episode, first go watch the trailer if you’ve not seen this movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJXmdY4lVR0

And after you enjoy this episode, head over to The Viceroy Project for more good stuff from Mark Douglass and his crew.

BlogPod: Why Deny Yourself?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:30:00 +0000

We are just closing the books on an annual family tradition in which we spend as little money as possible through the month of February. LoDoFeb, as it’s been dubbed, is our rhythm of intentionally saying no. (And, heck, it can be yours, too. Matter of fact, we recommend it. You can have LoDoMar or LoDoNov for all I care, but you’re going to have to deal with more than 28 days of it if you do. Sorry.) As with any form of asceticism, I’m always a bit relieved when it’s over (because I can get back to my indulgent, freewheeling lifestyle), but while I’m inside it, I’m always thinking about it and reflective of its benefits.

BlogPod: My Favorite Books of 2019

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

A quick BlogPod this week in which Mark will kick you some good books that were read in the past year or so, and also encourage you to get into a habit of reading things that don’t appear on your computer screen. For those interested, find links to the books right here:

The Household and War For the Cosmos, by C.R. Wiley

Gospel Patrons, by John Rinehart

Endurance, by Alfred Lansing

The Sparrow, by Mary Doria Russell

Into Africa, by Martin Dugard

I am a Field, by Jeff Davenport

Family Revision with Jeremy Pryor

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to be a multigenerational team on mission? Jeremy Pryor, author of Family Revision, joins Steven to talk about his own fatherhood journey, how our culture has created a counter-narrative to the Biblical ideal of fatherhood and how you can start realigning your own family rhythms and goals with a classical understanding of family. This is one of the best episodes we’ve had – learn more about what Jeremy is up to at https://familyteams.com/.

BlogPod: LoDoFeb

Abrahams Wallet — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:06:43 +0000

I can make you hundreds of dollars in one month by telling you what to NOT do. You will end that month having eaten well, having fun, and at more peace than when you started. Don’t think I can? I can.

The Porn on Your Phone

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Do you remember the good ol’ days when a man who wanted to wander with his nether sexual parts had to leave his abode, physically walk into a seedy part of town, enter a building known by everyone to be a house of ill repute, and THEN and ONLY THEN dive into the dark arts? No? I don’t either… But up until recently (let’s say the past 80 years or so, out of the millennia of human existence), there were effectively NO options for having your illicit fancies tickled (or tickling your fancy… or whatever you call that thing) that didn’t require you to at least risk public exposure. Those days are gone, and we are going to talk about the implications for your household.

Read up here: https://abrahamswallet.com/2018/09/26/smartphones-and-porn/

It’s Lo Do Feb!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Mark and Steven want YOU to join us for Lo Do Feb – the month in which we suck in our financial waistbelts and see just how little we can spend. Whether you use the proceeds to enjoy a little family generosity or to kill off some toxic debts, the month will be good for you.

Check out some of the blog posts here, here and here.

Talking Tech and Boredom

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Steven and Mark sit down to chat through a couple of articles that we wrote on technology and the value of sometimes being bored. As we’re trying a new format here, we’d love your feedback. You’ll notice that we had a technical issue mid-pod that forced Steven to the phone lines, but we think you’ll get good stuff none the less. Please let us know what you think!

Articles we discuss: Alright, let’s talk about smartphones

And: Give Boredom a Chance

Insurance Finale: Disability & Umbrellas

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

We made boys! Kinda how you felt when you sat down for the 32nd session of Netflixing and finally finished The Irishman, we’re at the end of our insurance series. In this double whammy, we discuss disability insurance, umbrella policies and provide you with the cautionary tale of Arsenio the Alpaca. Don’t be like Arsenio – finish strong and tune in for our parting shot on insurance.

Steven, Paul and Benedict

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Live from the Aronoff Theatre, and then Live from Steven’s treehouse! This week is a longer chat that Steven and his buddy Paul Nichols had about one of our favorite books around these parts – The Benedict Option.

The First Part of Your Money

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 04:30:00 +0000

Join Steven in the coffee shop this week as he lets you in on a little secret: God is preeminent over all things, at all times. Even if you deny Him this and temporarily steal His glory, He will eventually be proven right and you will be disappointingly corrected. As first and preeminent, He demands the first part of ANY and EVERYTHING to either be sacrificed or redeemed. The first part matters An Awful Lot To Him.

Sponsor link: www.outpostadvisors.net

Permanent Insurance: Hero or Villain?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Join us for an instructional Q&A with mild mannered reporter Jimmy Olsen. First off, permanent insurance – which includes products like whole life insurance and universal life insurance – combines savings and investment with insurance coverage. If you’re already unsure that you’re going to make it to the end of this article, then you can just jot down our thesis statement right here: We believe that investing and insurance are both important and good, but it rarely makes sense to combine the two objectives.

Head over to www.outpostadvisors.net if you want to talk in depth about your own decision process as you navigate complex financial issues!

Fear makes you stupid.

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:20:29 +0000

Operating out of a position of fear will cause you to make stupid decisions when it comes to your money, your family or pretty much any other arena in your life. In this episode Steven and I discuss how we’ve seen fear stop guys (including ourselves) from making wise moves.

How to Insure Your Life Without Breaking the Ponderosa

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:00:00 +0000

When It comes to life insurance, you most likely fall into one of two camps. Either you’re all jumbled up in your brain about coverage amount, policy types, term vs. whole life, where to title your policy, etc. OR you have no questions at all about insurance and are just now considering that you might need to purchase some. (“Didn’t my employer say I get free life insurance at work? I’m sure that’ll be enough…?”)

In this episode we’ll explore four key questions on life insurance and hopefully give you a starting point for how to think about your own needs in this area!

Who needs insurance?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:45:00 +0000

Gents, it’s time we broached a subject that I KNOW impacts all your lives. You’ve either worried about it, scoffed about it, or perhaps given in to it to a degree that concerns you. Because, for faith-guided missiles like us, these waters are murky, and it’s unclear if playing ball is wise or faithless. You know what I’m talking about because it’s in the title. We talkin ‘bout INSURANCE.

Giveaway Alert! Send your insurance questions to mark@abrahamswallet.com and one lucky inquisitor will receive a copy of Jeff Davenport’s new book – I am a Field.

Jeff Davenport: Don’t despise the small things

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Jeff Davenport is a longtime friend of everyone over here at Abraham’s Wallet, and he’s just published his first book – I am a Field. In this episode, Jeff dives into some of the insights from his book – particularly how small, daily obedience and work adds up to big change. You’re going to love it, and it’s going to make you want to read the whole book, which you can buy using this link right here!

For more from Jeff, check him out at www.jeffdav.com

If you’re really dying to read some of that third chair trombone funny stuff, I’d point you in this direction (not going to lie – the pre-2008 stuff is the real gold): https://3rdchairtrombone.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/02/presidential_sp.html

The Great Commission at Home

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 06:00:36 +0000

How would you change the way you parent if you knew for 100% certain that your kids would obey the Lord EXACTLY the same way that they obey you? In this (long, live) episode, Steven digs deep into the complexities of how they are striving to raise children in his household. You’ll forgive the audio quality because the content is just so sweet! Buckle up for a good one amigos.

The Hidden Power of Purchase Delay

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 06:00:04 +0000

Your ability to delay gratification might be one of the most powerful determinants of your success in finance… heck, in all of life.

Don’t believe me? Well, have you ever heard of the marshmallow experiment? Sure you have: some gentlemen at Stanford, back in the late 60s, offered over 600 children a choice. They were sat down at a table and a marshmallow (or similar treat) was placed in front of them. They were told they could eat the marshmallow as soon as the researcher left the room – no problem – OR they could wait 15 minutes and receive a second marshmallow to enjoy. Some kids chomped the treat immediately, others waited and saw a 100% return on their investment.

Why do I care about this experiment? Well, the two gents who were running this experiment followed up on each group over the next several decades and found some fascinating correlations. Those who delayed gratification ended up winning at almost every stage of life in significant ways. They were described by their parents as significantly more competent as adolescents. They had higher SAT scores, faster reaction times in an emergency situation, and were better as adults at controlling their response to alluring temptations.

Masculine Worship?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:45:16 +0000

Have you ever heard of a worship album that requires an explicit tag? We think you’re in for a treat today with this conversation between Craig Dockery and Steven Manuel on what it looks like to move outside of the normal Christian music safety zone and into new, grittier, and perhaps more masculine spaces. This one is a bit outside of our usual programming, but we think you’ll dig it!

Show notes:

Find Hymns for Trucks at www.craigdockery.com, or head straight to iTunes, Spotify, or wherever else you get your music.

Check out Bloodbrother right ‘chere at this link!

Enjoy the mentioned bad sax solo at your leisure here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He-sYfNGsv8

Shame is out to get you

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:45:10 +0000

No lie: shame is the number one word that men (and women) are using when they talk honestly with us about their money scene. Some of those people have made huge messes of their financial life, but others, by any outside evaluation, are doing great. Shame is an indiscriminate predator.

Every Home an Outpost

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:45:36 +0000

This week, Steven brings you his thesis on why your home exists. Think about it: your God-oriented home is, like Abraham himself, looking forward to a city “not made by human hands, whose Designer and Builder is God“. You are surrounded by people who don’t see it that way. And your outpost will have to represent a Culture that doesn’t much exist in your town. You’re an ambassador for a coming King. Your job is to produce a few people who understand this Kingdom’s foreign culture as their own… and then export it to as many people as are willing to receive it.

Before you go paying down all that debt…

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:45:45 +0000

Could there be a lurking trap in the oft-glamorized world of debt freedom? This week I sat down with Scott Dotson and heard something I’ve never heard before in the personal finance media – that there was a hidden, dangerous side to the path he and his wife walked as they aggressively eliminated almost $200k in debt over 3 years. Tune in for some wise words to anyone thinking about how to approach tackling their debt (and don’t worry, we’ll still be rooting for you as you pay that stuff down).

Sukkot!

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:30:27 +0000

Sukkot is one of the big Jewish holidays that we at Abraham’s Wallet have come to love and value for its impact on our families. It tosses us fathers a veritable softball to smash out of the park: the teaching opportunities are easy, highly physical (easy for little brains to grasp, since they’re so sensory)… and lots of fun. That makes Sukkot a great holiday for the budding family leader seeking to get his feet wet. (“I don’t know how to get into this crazy world of Jewish stuff! The bar for entry is too high!” “No, not really. Just try. Everybody will love you for it. The Wallet will show you how, monsieur.”)

Have a bias for action

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:10:56 +0000

In this episode Mark and Steven come at you live from St. Louis and discuss the importance of having a bias for action. A relevant follow up to last week’s talk about the need to move from ignorance to readiness, this week we talk about what it’s like to move forward in faith even when that requires a bit of risk. Have we been acclimatized to so much safety that we find it difficult to take a risky step forward into the sometimes unknown (even when all signs point to that being the right way)? Here’s our thoughts on moving through that hesitation.

Moving from ignorance, to order, to readiness

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 04:30:44 +0000

Many of us are like the fool from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 – we prefer to bury our financial problems and ignore them instead of confronting reality and creating a plan. In this episode, Mark and Steven got together to talk about what it looks like to move from ignorance, to order, to readiness – in your financial life and elsewhere.

How to build an inheritance-ready home

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 04:30:29 +0000

In the final episode of our inheritance series, we bring you 25 actionable tips on how to make your family a place where inheritance can be a positive, and not destructive force.

Inheritance Horror Stories

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:35:14 +0000

This week is part 2 of 3 on the topic of inheritance. You’ll want to grab some snacks and settle in for scary stories of inheritance gone afoul. After we spin these tales, we’ll wrap everything up next week with 25 tips on how you can set up a household to produce healthy, Biblical inheritance, whether you end up with much or little in terms of material wealth to pass along.

What does the Bible say about Inheritance?

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:00:16 +0000

The Bible says we are supposed to leave an inheritance… but does this mean what we think of when we say that word? (hint: no). In this episode, we explore what the Bible means when it says the word inheritance all over the old and new testament, and we think about the implications for a family builder in the various stages of life.

The Grandparent 529 Plan

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 04:30:18 +0000

Whether or not you even had any kids, you should listen up as we discuss the benefits of the 529 savings plan as a vehicle for creating multigenerational inheritance – even for yet-to-be-born people! In this episode we give you a quick overview of why 529 plans are powerful and discuss how very few people use them to their fullest advantage.

Don’t be a Generalist

Abrahams Wallet — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:59:33 +0000

A little change of pace this week – we bring you an episode that we actually published over a year ago on the blog when we were wondering if we could ever make podcasts. Well, now that you’re here at the OFFICIAL Abraham’s Wallet podcast, we thought you’d like to sit in on this chat between Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel, in whence they cover the following:

Why you shouldn’t be a spiritual generalist
How to figure out what your speciality will be
Why small groups of men are important in this pursuit
When (and when not) to imitate men who are ahead of you

Advanced Budgeting Tips

Abrahams Wallet — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:12:52 +0000

Mastering the art and skill of budgeting will result in you ending up with more money than you need to run your household. Did you hear that son? Tis true my hombres – you don’t need a raise or a side hustle—necessarily (though we love them)—to end up with more than you need. You just need to get good at this one thing, and, barring irregular circumstances, you’ll have extra money at the end of the month (which we call slush). Amazingly simple. The converse is also true: if you don’t get good at budgeting, you’ll never end up with extra cash and you’ll usually fall short in some areas, no matter how much money you make.

In this episode we explore some advanced tips on how to budget for the times when you end up with more income than you planned for.

This episode’s sponsor: https://www.outpostadvisors.net

Sabbath: The #1 Family Culture Creation Tool

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:26:20 +0000

Culture creation in the home is your job, and I’m here to tell you bros that NOTHING–not a daily prayer time, not memorizing Bible verses before bed, not even (fire up the grill for this sacred cow) GOING TO CHURCH–will do for your family, from a culture-creation standpoint, what this one move will do: Honor the Sabbath day and keep it holy. Listen up as Steven Manuel shares tips on HOW to do Sabbath well and enjoy every minute of it.

See the original blog post here!

This episode was sponsored by Outpost Advisors.

On Luxury Spending

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 13:55:45 +0000

What qualifies as luxury spending? Is luxury spending in moderation OK for the Abrahamicly-minded family leader? Is the amount of luxury that is permissible for me relative to my overall income or savings? These questions are great! And super hard to answer! AND, one more thing: if you don’t answer them, our luxury addled culture will answer them for you.

This may be one of my all-time favorites from the Abraham’s Wallet vault. Click here to read the original.

How to Kill $180k of Student Loans in No Time

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:46:46 +0000

In this episode we share 4 tactics that helped us to pay down $180k in student loans in less than four years. And, they’re not just for student debt! Apply these to any kind of debt and see huge gains!

Check out the original blog post here!

Michael Foster on Being a Man

Abrahams Wallet — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:06:42 +0000

In this episode, we break from our usual format to bring you a longer form interview with Mr. Michael Foster, one of the founders of the website It’s Good to be a Man. Michael is a serial-entrepreneur who has been in bi-vocational ministry the better part of his adult life. God has blessed him with a beautiful wife and seven children, and they all just relocated to the Cincinnati area this week. Michael can also be found on Twitter @thisisfoster and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsgoodtobeaman/.

Telling Family Stories

Abrahams Wallet — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 06:00:40 +0000

In our culture, when the whole family gets together from grandpa all the way to the newborn cousins, you’ll typically see the youngest people in the crew occupying the seat of honor and attention. At Abraham’s Wallet, we think that might be backwards. In fact, we try to make a habit of soliciting the stories from our older generations – over and over and over – until we can all recite them by heart. In this episode, you’ll get to sit in on storytime, as Steven Manuel’s father Roger tells a few of the stories that shaped him into the family-builder that he has become.

Down with the Side Hustle – Get Paid to Play!

Abrahams Wallet — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 05:15:16 +0000

Ever heard of a “side hustle”? Sure you have: it’s when you find smart ways to bring in extra income (on the SIDE of your primary source of income) through work and hustle. The side hustle has become a cornerstone for the modern idea of working (because “putting in 40 hours for the same company for 50 years” is as out of fashion as the leisure suit), as scads of people put multiple streams of income together to form their self-selected salary. Well, Lots of blogs will tell you that you need a side hustle, but wouldn’t you rather get paid to recreate?

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How to Feed a Family of 5 on $360 per Month

Abrahams Wallet — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:36:14 +0000

In this special guest episode of the Abraham’s Wallet podcast, hear Alexis Tunnell give you some quick hits on how she manages to feed a family of five humans on a mere $360 per month grocery budget. Then, stick around to hear an interview with the updated tips she has 18 months later, since her original article was published waaaaaay back in 2017.

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You Need a Board of Directors

Abrahams Wallet — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 05:00:42 +0000

At Abraham’s Wallet, we believe in the real need for heavy community involvement in your financial life. This is both important and totally foreign to us. In an era where social media, that great destructor of actual relationship, has obliterated most social norms (“Don’t talk about politics with people you don’t know well”? Yeah, that sounds almost quaint, now…), you still don’t see people posting their budget or income on the Facebook. But we Kingdom dudes do things quite a bit differently so…

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A Cautionary Tale of Two Mothers Days

Abrahams Wallet — Fri, 24 May 2019 04:00:07 +0000

Can I take a moment to address the dads among us? Today, I’m out to tell you a cautionary tale of a series of events that, individually, lie somewhere in the zone of thoughtless oversight, but collectively form a perfect storm of marital horror. Read up gents, and don’t do what I did.

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How We Do Goals

Abrahams Wallet — Tue, 21 May 2019 03:24:45 +0000

We’re big on goals here at the Wallet. A cool and amazing promise: once you start setting goals, you’ll be utterly amazed at how you can “speak things into existence” just the way that your Abba does. So pull up a chair and listen to Uncle Stevie tell ya how we do goals…

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Own Nothing

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 16 May 2019 18:58:45 +0000

I’m here to tell you that spending less is not the goal; I’m here to tell you that spending BETTER will revolutionize your life. I mean it. But we can’t even talk about spending until you realize that you don’t own all that stuff and money you’ve managed to pile up. Let’s get to that and we’ll end up dealing with your spending questions along the way.

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Hold Up On That Offering Plate

Abrahams Wallet — Thu, 09 May 2019 20:51:34 +0000

Have you relied on your local church to teach you everything about what the scriptures have to say when it comes to money? Odds are you’ve found a great starting point, but that you’ve missed some critical pieces of the puzzle.

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All Debts Good and Bad

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 May 2019 17:45:03 +0000

So you’ve budgeted your heart out. Nice work. And you are spending less than you are earning. Enthusiastic high five! And your budget has revealed to you that you previously thrown off cash like a Kardashian jettisons marriages (We’ll be here all night! Try the shrimp!)? Womp womp. The result of your former ways may very well be (in fact, statistically speaking, almost certainly is…) the American Dream-maker… DEBT! Or you may have mountains of debt and framed papers on your wall to show for it. Or perhaps a lovely 4 bedroom craftsman-style home, replete with open concept kitchen remodel with bleached faux barn wood flooring. Regardless of how you got here… shall we consider how to deal with debt? (Yes, let’s!)

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Budgeting 101

Abrahams Wallet — Wed, 08 May 2019 17:07:40 +0000

The explicit goal of this website is to equip YOU to be capable and confident of stewarding more (more children, more disciples, more money, etc.). As illustrated in our fabulous, touching, soon-to-be-award-winning Abrahamic drama above, he who cannot give an account of how he has managed what he has should NOT be entrusted with more. (Big definition coming up, get ready…) A BUDGET is a tool for planning and monitoring the financial assets and income streams with which we have been entrusted.

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What is Abraham’s Wallet

Abrahams Wallet — Sun, 05 May 2019 21:41:29 +0000

Welcome to the Abraham’s Wallet podcast! In this show, we are turning the written content from the site into audio content for those gents who love what we’re doing here but aren’t all that into reading words on a screen. So, listeners rejoice – you can now bone up on how to run your home and dough like a Biblical Boss, while you also fold laundry, exercise or groom your chinchilla.

In this, episode number one, we explain what it is that we’re out to accomplish here at Abraham’s Wallet.