Savvy Stewardship
Simple financial solutions that inspire fearless generosity.
That's our goal.
Many financial talking heads "sprinkle" Jesus in the discussion but misrepresent Him and His word. Greed is often masked as the "blessing" of the Lord.
We are unapologetically Christ-centered in our approach.
My wife and I have experienced nearly every imaginable financial faux pas. When we began untangling our money mess our net worth was negative, our debt load was massive, our bank account was empty, stress levels were sky-high, our giving was paltry, and legitimate answers seemed elusive.
We’ve celebrated giftless birthdays and anniversaries. Many of our cars required prayer to get them started and additional prayers to get them to stop (only kind of kidding). Our children wore hand-me-down clothing out of necessity.
We’ve prayed the “fishes and loaves” prayers over our paychecks.
Life, for many years, was one large financial pain in the posterior.
Yet, God’s grace was sufficient during the struggle. He didn’t give up on us when we repeated the same money blunders. He was always gracious and patient.
We learned and applied Biblical financial wisdom. We pivoted when necessary and called audibles when it made sense.
God was with us every step of the way.
I want to share what we've learned over the past three decades.
Savvy Stewardship
Financial Unity In Marriage (Avoid Divorce and Keep The Spark)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Kiser interviews his wife, Dawn, about marriage and money. They discuss the importance of unity in marriage regarding finances and the different perspectives that couples may have.
They also discuss whether to have a two-income or one-income family and how to support each other. They emphasize the need for wives to support their husbands and create a home that is a place of refuge and encouragement. They also discuss the importance of budgeting and making trade-offs when money is tight.
In this conversation, Timothy and Dawn Kiser discuss the importance of budgeting, spending, saving, and giving in a marriage. They emphasize the need to learn from past financial mistakes and to walk through challenging situations to grow. They also highlight the value of having an emergency fund and its security.
Additionally, they discuss the joy and privilege of giving and the importance of being on the same page as a couple when it comes to giving. They encourage couples to converse openly and honestly about their financial goals and priorities.
Takeaways
- Unity in marriage is crucial when it comes to finances.
- Couples should discuss and decide together whether to have a two-income or one-income family.
- Wives can support their husbands by creating a home that is a place of refuge and encouragement.
- Budgeting is important for both couples with tight finances and those with more financial stability.
- Making trade-offs and saying no to certain expenses can lead to financial progress and stewardship. Learn from past financial mistakes and use them as lessons for growth.
- Having an emergency fund provides security and peace of mind.
- Open and honest conversations about financial goals and priorities are essential in a marriage.
- Giving generously is a privilege and a way to bless others.
- Financial decisions should be made together as a couple, focusing on stewardship and building the kingdom of God.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and the Importance of Unity in Marriage and Finances
03:41
Supporting Each Other in the Marketplace
09:10
The Decision of Two-Income or One-Income Family
13:27
Creating a Home that Supports and Encourages
26:44
Making Trade-Offs for Financial Progress
29:48
The Joy and Privilege of Giving
34:29
Stewardship and Building the Kingdom of God
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