Why we stopped “giving our age”: When God Changes Your Assignment (And Your Identity)
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
Release Date: 09/06/2025
The #1 thing destroying wealthy/successful Christians (w/ John Bevere)
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
Pride is sneaky. It hides behind our success. It masks itself as “spiritual maturity.” It even whispers, “Look at how humble you are.” And if we’re not careful, pride will be the very thing that takes us out. In this episode, Linda and I unpack a conversation with John Bevere that completely reframed how I see wealth, success, and following Jesus. We dive into the #1 thing that’s quietly destroying successful Christians — and why humility isn’t just a virtue, it’s survival. Here’s what we cover: Why King Uzziah’s downfall in the Old Testament still matters for...
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Why we stopped “giving our age”: When God Changes Your Assignment (And Your Identity)
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
We thought our story was set. For 13 years, we gave our age as a percentage of our income. It became who we were. People knew us as that couple. Our mortgage was paid off in 10 months. We wrote books about it. We spoke on stages about it. We shared the miracle everywhere. And then—God asked us to stop. This episode is not about numbers. It’s about obedience. About what happens when the thing God once asked you to do becomes an idol. About the courage it takes to release your identity and follow Him into a new season. Here’s what we cover: The story of giving our age, and the miracles we...
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ChatGPT says these 10 money wasters are keeping you broke
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This episode was eye-opening. I asked ChatGPT what keeps everyday Americans broke—and some of the answers hit way too close to home. Linda and I went through the list together and realized that many of us are quietly wasting thousands of dollars every single year without even realizing it. In this episode, we break down 10 money wasters that sneak into your life: If you take just one or two of these seriously, you could literally save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the next decade. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Simple Money, Rich Life (Free Copy Offer): Visible...
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When God tells you to SPEND more
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
What if being “too good” at saving and stewarding money is actually holding you back from obedience to God? In this episode, we share the story of friends who, in their leanest financial season, felt God ask them to spend way beyond what made sense. Every financial expert would’ve called it foolish—but their “irresponsible obedience” led to one of the most important divine encounters of their lives. We’ll unpack: Why sometimes God asks us to spend more instead of saving more How to know the difference between your desires and the Spirit’s leading Why true stewardship is less...
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The $8,000 Lie: Why 'You Get What You Pay For' Contradicts Kingdom Living
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We almost missed out on an $8,000 furniture set for just $1,000 — because of one dangerous mindset: “You get what you pay for.” This episode isn’t really about chairs — it’s about how this deeply ingrained belief system can keep us from receiving what God wants to lavish on us. Grace, provision, salvation — none of them came because we “paid enough.” And if we don’t learn to think differently, we may keep scrolling right past the blessings God has for us. We dive into: The Restoration Hardware deal that exposed this limiting belief Why the Kingdom of God doesn’t...
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THIS kept us from getting pregnant for 9 years (& how it affects your money)
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In today’s episode, we’re telling the full, raw, and unfiltered story of how one joking sentence I said over a decade ago blocked something we'd been praying, fasting, and believing for: a child. After 9 years of waiting, trying, and wondering, the Holy Spirit revealed something that shifted everything — not only for our family, but also for how we see our words, faith, and even finances. Here’s what we cover: The exact prayer that broke a 9-year block (and how quickly God moved after) Why your words matter more than you think — especially in areas like money, health, and family ...
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My mom just went to heaven 🥺 (5 things I learned that might help you)
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What if the hardest thing you're walking through right now is actually where God is working the most - even when you can't see it? A few months ago everything was normal in our family. Linda's mom cooked a full Thanksgiving dinner, we all gathered around the table, and life felt predictable. But two weeks later everything changed forever when she got diagnosed with a tumor and went to heaven just four months after that. And here's what I discovered - while you're focused on what's not happening, you're missing what God is actually doing in the situation. Because I used to think grief was just...
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Why I am starting to buy more gold (the 1 chart that changed my mind)
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What if I told you the same ounce of gold that could buy 400 loaves of bread today… could’ve done the same 2,000 years ago? In this episode, we break down the ONE chart that completely shifted how I think about saving, inflation, and long-term wealth. I’ve spent over 17 years investing—and I pretty much ignored gold… until this blew my mind. You’ll learn: Why I now see gold as a defensive asset in our portfolio How inflation has quietly destroyed the purchasing power of your dollars The story of bread, gold, and a century of financial erosion My...
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Levi Lusko and The Secret to Moving Forward After Loss (Even When It Feels Impossible)
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What do you do when life punches you so hard, you don’t think you’ll ever get up? That’s what we talked about in this raw, holy, and surprisingly hope-filled conversation with pastor and author Levi Lusko. After losing his 5-year-old daughter and recently his father, Levi brings more than theology—he brings lived truth. This episode is a deep dive into what it actually means to move forward when it feels impossible. We covered: What Levi learned from the Statue of David that changed the way he views grief forever Why “spiraling” might not be the enemy—it might be the invitation...
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(5/5) The prosperity gospel, the poverty gospel, and the truth most Christians miss: God's Forgotten Commands for your money
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
In this final episode of our “Prosperity Gospel, Poverty Gospel, and The Gospel” series, we’re diving into the forgotten commands of scripture that every Christian should know when it comes to money. We’re not just talking about how to make more or give more — we’re talking about how to think biblically about money, handle it with eternity in mind, and why most believers are stuck in financial cycles that don’t reflect the heart of God. We break down 1 Timothy 6:17–19 and show how Paul gives us a framework for wealth that isn’t about prosperity or poverty — it’s...
info_outlineWe thought our story was set. For 13 years, we gave our age as a percentage of our income. It became who we were. People knew us as that couple. Our mortgage was paid off in 10 months. We wrote books about it. We spoke on stages about it. We shared the miracle everywhere.
And then—God asked us to stop.
This episode is not about numbers. It’s about obedience. About what happens when the thing God once asked you to do becomes an idol. About the courage it takes to release your identity and follow Him into a new season.
Here’s what we cover:
- The story of giving our age, and the miracles we saw.
- Why it was harder to stop than to start.
- How God shifted us from radical giving to radical saving.
- The danger of clinging to formulas instead of clinging to God.
- The system we built from this new season (and why it might change the way you think about money forever).
This isn’t a “how-to.” It’s an invitation. Ask God: What do you have for me now?
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Simple Money, Rich Life (our book): Simple Money, Rich Life (The Book)
- True Financial Freedom Program: True Financial Freedom | Christian financial class for churches
- Mission Driven Millionaire Program: Mission Driven Millionaire
- 2 Corinthians 8–9 (Generosity passages, NIV): Bible Gateway passage: 2 Corinthians 8-9 - New International Version
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