In this powerful roundtable-style episode of The Founder Collective, host Tamra Andress gathers with fellow faith-driven founders to talk about the complex, often emotional relationship between money, legacy, and spiritual leadership. From raising entrepreneurial kids to breaking generational cycles of poverty and fear around finances, this conversation is raw, real, and rich with wisdom.
You’ll hear stories of personal financial redemption, revelations about how childhood experiences shaped money mindsets, and bold encouragement to steward your resources for kingdom impact—not just personal success. Whether you're a parent, leader, or simply navigating your own financial journey, this episode will leave you inspired to align your heart and money with God's greater plan.
Key Takeaways:
Why financial literacy is a form of spiritual leadership
Breaking generational cycles of scarcity, fear, and overspending
Raising financially wise and purpose-driven children
The hidden ways childhood shapes our adult money mindset
Entrepreneurship vs. chasing money: discerning heart motives
How service and stewardship build lasting impact beyond profit
Investing in identity: valuing yourself apart from dollar signs
[02:30] - Raising little entrepreneurs and marketplace moments at home
[06:00] - Praying circles over your kids and spiritual weapons for parenting
[08:00] - When God plants dreams in your kids—celebrating their callings
[11:00] - The missional side of entrepreneurship: time freedom to serve
[13:00] - Kids doing outreach: peanut butter sandwiches and purpose
[17:00] - Promoting kindness in competitive industries
[23:00] - Generational sin, gaslighting, and identity distortion
[30:00] - Tracing back your money story and healing from scarcity
[37:00] - When money becomes bondage instead of a blessing
[47:00] - Testimony from financial success to spiritual reset
[52:00] - The danger of chasing money over mission
[55:00] - Resetting the heart posture with your spouse and finances
[59:00] - Souls over sales: what does godly entrepreneurship really mean?
[01:05:00] - What farmers can teach us about wealth, value, and legacy
[01:06:00] - Teaching kids about credit, investing, and financial responsibility
Quotables:
💬 “If something brings you closer to God, it’s a blessing. If it pulls you away, it’s bondage.” – Tom
💬 “We’re not chasing the money—we’re chasing the mission. The money will come.” – Lisa
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🎧 Listen to this episode and consider your own money story. What are you passing on to the next generation? Share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur, parent, or mentor—it’s time to steward both finances and faith with intention.
