Tim: They say that all good things must come to an end. We hope and pray that the Faith and Finances Podcast has been “good” to you, that the Christ-focused financial teaching has blessed and encouraged you. Troy: In 1965, The Byrd's (

The Simple Rules of Loans, Credit, and Debt

Dec 20th, 2019 36m 17s

How often are the words of the Apostle Paul, "Owe no man anything" applied to literally every form of loan, mortgage, and debt? In This Episode, We Look At: Romans 13:8 in its proper context Types of debt to avoid Manageable, accepta

Having Financial Integrity [Replay]

Dec 13th, 2019 38m 54s

I talk with my family frequently about the quality of food (or junk) that we put in our bodies. Yet there are times when I would see an amazing-looking dessert (just Google "Monster shakes") and all of a sudden I'm now telling my family how

The Simple Rules of Financial Health

Dec 6th, 2019 41m 51s

Most of us are repelled by rules thrown at us. There’s a bit of a maverick in all of us, preferring “our way.” Just as there are laws of nature, there are laws in personal finance. They really do sound simple, yet simple is often enough.

Practically Loving Others

Nov 29th, 2019 39m 36s

As Christ-followers, we are commanded to love others (see Matthew 22:37-40). That's a tall order. How much do we love ourselves? In This Episode, We Look At: Love in action: With neighbors- demonstrate Christ-likeness. With our enemi

3 Keys to Joyful Christmas Shopping

Nov 22nd, 2019 33m 10s

We all see the ads and the Hallmark movies this time of year. We see happy, joyful people shopping for their loved ones and enjoying bountiful Christmas dinners. In reality, do we display such joy and happiness in the marketplace while shopp

5 Money Personalities—An Interview With The Money Couple

Nov 15th, 2019 44m 32s

We would like you to meet Scott and Bethany Palmer, also known as The Money Couple. Scott and Bethany focus their decades of financial planning experience on helping couples strengthen their marriages and stop fights about money. In Thi

Getting Your Financial House in Order

Nov 8th, 2019 37m 28s

Today, your Smartphone probably knows you better than you know yourself. Simply let the device look into your eyes and in seconds, you have access to all of your financial accounts, e-mail, and everything personal you could imagine. But, how

Your Largest Potential Retirement Expense

Nov 1st, 2019 33m 31s

A Camel and the Eye of a Needle

Oct 25th, 2019 26m 15s

"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God." Mark 10:25 Why did Jesus say that? Are riches bad? Are rich people condemned? In This Episode, We Look At: Because th

Counterintuitive Abundance

Oct 18th, 2019 26m 13s

"I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10 We've heard many opinions and interpretations of this verse. If we think that this verse means that Jesus wants us to have an abundance of money

Who Are "The Poor"?

Oct 11th, 2019 36m 15s

Jesus said, "For ye have the poor always with you." Matthew 26:11a There are amazing promises to those who consider the poor. "Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him,

Five Biblical Investing Moves

Oct 4th, 2019 35m 11s

HSAs as an Additional Retirement Tool

Sep 27th, 2019 34m 30s

Many are familiar with the tax-saving benefits of owning and contributing to an HSA. Today we will look at a feature that allows it to work as an additional source for future income. In This Episode, We Look At: Contributions are tax-d

What Moves Should Christians Make During a Recession?

Sep 20th, 2019 33m 58s

We hear a lot of talk about a coming recession. The 24/7 news cycle would have you to worry and panic (I think that's one of their goals). There is no need. So, what's a Christian to do, to prepare for a recession? In This Episode, We

Truth to Guide Our Finances

Sep 13th, 2019 31m 4s

Christians can go to prison-because of financial matters (theft). They can divorce over financial matters, and can even keep themselves out of the will of God, due to their heart and actions in financial matters. The wealthiest twenty-five

Set Your Affection on Things Above

Sep 6th, 2019 39m 20s

We are distracted people. There is everything from minor distractions (the doorbell rings) to major distractions (insert favorite social media platform here.) In truth, the enemy, Satan, is expertly skilled at distracting us. You see, if we

It's Your Move

Aug 30th, 2019 37m 31s

We all have needs. God even designed our lives to bring us to dependence on Him. This dependence is voluntary, He does not force of to depend on Him. Do you desire to be closer to God? Did you know that in Scripture we are taught that we are

Big Picture Planning in Your 20s

Aug 23rd, 2019 26m 2s

Today's twenty-somethings have many tools and technologies available to them that did not exist a generation ago. They also face different challenges than were faced twenty years ago. In This Episode, We Look At: The importance of trus

Preparing for the "What If's?"

Aug 16th, 2019 32m 40s

How much of our lives do we leave up to God? How much of life is our responsible. This is an intriguing question and we tackle this subject in today's episode. In This Episode, We Look At: We know that we are to trust God and depend on

401(k)s Explained

Aug 9th, 2019 32m 5s

401(k)s are not perfect, but they do provide a way for workers to begin their investing journey toward retirement. They can be complex and many books have been written about 401(k)s. In today's episode, we are going to simplify it for

An Interview with Bob Lotich

Aug 2nd, 2019 40m 56s

Bob Lotich started SeedTime (formerly ChristianPF) in 2007 with a passion to help fellow believers learn how to manage their money wisely. His personal mission (and the SeedTime mission) is to make, save, grow, and give money to benefit oth

Plan to Achieve More

Jul 26th, 2019 35m 19s

Great things can happen, with a plan. How often do we simply hope that our finances will improve, but lack a clear action plan? In This Episode, We Look At: The fallout from not having a financial plan. The various levels of plans.

Interview with Kevin Folger

Jul 19th, 2019 33m 55s

Kevin Folger was the second of only two pastors in Cleveland Baptist Church's 60+ year history. This year, rather than retiring (which many men in their sixties do), he is transitioning to another ministry. Pastor Folger also prepared for

How to Avoid These Five Money Mistakes

Jul 12th, 2019 46m 42s

When you were growing up, you may have been encouraged to "learn from your mistakes." There is certainly wisdom there, but when it comes to money, there are mistakes you do not want to learn from - you want to avoid them. In This Episod