In this episode of our Faithfully Funded series, we explore what it means to be prepared — not paralyzed — when it comes to saving and investing. These two areas often bring up fear, pressure, or even guilt, but today we’ll discover how God invites us into wisdom, not worry. Saving isn’t about hoarding or trying to control the future; it’s about faithful preparation and honoring what God has entrusted to us.We’ll revisit Matt’s framework, the Five Uses of Money — give, save, spend, debt, and taxes — and focus on how saving fits into a healthy, God-centered approach to finances. Through real conversations and practical insights, we’ll talk about why saving is an act of stewardship, how investing can be done with purpose, and how to avoid letting fear drive our financial decisions.This episode is all about aligning our preparation with trust, remembering this key truth:“Saving is how we respect the future, not how we fear it.”Biblical Rooting: Proverbs 21:20“Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.”Show Resources:The Bible (NET Version)The Two Sides of Every Dollar, (Miller) https://tinyurl.com/MMillerAmazonGod & Money, (Cortines & Baumer)All the Teachings of Jesus, (Lockyer)Managing God's Money, (Alcorn)Neither Poverty Nor Riches (Blomberg)Simple Money, Rich Life (Lotich)Money, Possessions, and Eternity (Alcorn)(Please note: We may share links to external resources for your convenience. However, this does not imply full endorsement of the entire site, author, or organization. The views expressed may differ from our own.)
