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Welcome back to the Money Minister, the podcast where we deal with Christian questions about money and following Jesus, relying on the Bible and the Holy Spirit for insight into our lives.

Today, we’re talking about an intense topic that I work through with people pretty often. When I’m working with Christians, whether they make $2000 per month or $40,000 per month or somewhere in between, we end up talking about the guilt they’re feeling making money and prioritizing their financial health.

Some people tell me that money is the root of all evil. Have you heard that one?

Other people tell me that they can’t walk around their city without feeling this weight of guilt washing over them when they see others who are not as fortunate.

Guilt is a heavy emotion. When we start to do better for ourselves, it can feel really good at times, and it can also feel like we’re doing something wrong. I know I felt shame at first when I started making in the top 5% of incomes in the United States.

It’s hard to be in this world, seeing all the terrible things that happen and realizing that people want what you have.

Most people, when they feel the guilt that comes with making more money, they do one of a few things:

1. They either hide and stay to themselves, avoiding guilt by not going out into the world anymore.
2. Or they go out and pretend like they don’t have money, leading to a little more guilt because they feel like they’re deceiving the people around them
3. Or they start giving a LOT of money away, much more than their tithe and usually creating a dependency problem with their friends or family.

If you’ve felt this guilt, what was your first reaction?

This episode works through how to view money as God's blessing, steward God's wealth well, and dedicate our whole hearts and lives to Jesus without denying God's blessings in our lives.

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In this episode, we discuss the tension between being told we have to tithe and being told we should be cheerful givers.

We dive into scripture in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 to listen to what God said through Paul to the Corinthian church in his third letter to them. There's a lost letter, so 2 Corinthians is largely believed to be Paul's third letter.

Let's figure out how to change our minds and hearts to become cheerful givers. We'll talk through how to figure out if God has given you enough to give and what God means when he asks us to be cheerful givers.

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I'm going to get in trouble for this one. I'm sure of it.

Are financial roles within a Christian marriage preordained by scripture, or is there more to the story?

What does the Bible say?

Let's shatter some long-held misconceptions together as we explore the intersection of faith and finances on the Money Minister podcast. Your host, Catherine Van Der Laan, financial coach and aspiring minister, guides you through the often-misunderstood Proverbs 31 and what it truly suggests about the economic partnership in a marriage.

Prepare to be inspired by the example of the wife of noble character and how she exemplifies financial acumen, regardless of gender expectations.

We tackle the tough questions head-on, offering insights that promise more harmony in your financial and marital life.

This episode is not just about debunking myths; it's a call to foster communication, teamwork, and the discovery of financial truths that align with both scripture and personal well-being.

We examine the lives of biblical couples like Aquila and Priscilla and their harmonious approach contrasted against the cautionary tale of Ananias and Sapphira.

It's time to move past fear-based motivations in managing money within marriage and, instead, embrace the strength found in unity.

Join us as we chart a path towards financial wisdom that does more than just align with scripture – it reinforces the bonds of marriage and deepens your connection with God.

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