What if a faithful life looks less like headlines and more like steady, everyday choices? We sit down with Owensboro native Gordon Wilkerson—financial advisor, church pianist, mentor, and community servant—to explore how grace, discipline, and generosity can quietly transform a city. From stories of chamber breakfasts that still pack a room to a performing arts center born from one person’s legacy, Gordon shows how a culture of initiative makes Owensboro feel like home.
We dive into practical money wisdom without the jargon: why short-term money and long-term money should never be treated the same, how to build habits before chasing returns, and what really happens when finances collide with grief, loss, and life’s hardest pivots. Gordon dismantles the “stock jockey” myth and replaces it with relationship-driven planning that starts with listening. He even shares a pre-internet rescue mission from his newspaper days—a reminder that owning your mistakes and solving the problem builds trust that lasts.
Faith is the thread that ties it all together. Gordon describes moving from a checklist view of religion to a grace-centered walk where Jesus’ work comes first, not ours. That shift reshaped how he serves, how he sets boundaries, and how he measures legacy: loved Christ, a good friend, faithful. Along the way, we talk mentoring cross country runners, modern hymns that lift the heart, smoking ribs for friends, and why saying no can be the most loving thing you do for your community.
If you’re hungry for a story that blends real-world financial advice, approachable theology, and local heartbeat, this one’s for you. Hit play, share it with a neighbor, and tell us: what’s one small yes you can make this week that invests in people over portfolios? Subscribe, leave a review, and help more folks find these Owensboro stories.
www.goodfellowsofowensboro.com
Check out All Things Owensboro's Facebook!
It's been a great episode and I hope you share this with all your Owensboro friends! Thanks for the support and again, if you have questions or guests ideas, send a text!
