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Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoYour Finances Are a Theology Issue - Whose Is It Anyway?Send a textIs it your money… or God’s? In this episode of Faithfully Invested, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne tackle the battle between ownership vs stewardship and why the belief “it’s my money” quietly fuels scarcity mindset, stress, control, and hesitation around biblical generosity.Before we talk about tithing, budgeting, or investing, we have to settle the foundational question: Where does wealth come from? Because when we get this wrong, generosity always feels like a loss. But when w...
2026-02-1140 min
Consumer Finance MonitorDebt's Grip: What Consumer Bankruptcy Reveals About Financial Risk in AmericaOn this episode of the Ballard Spahr Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, we examine consumer debt and bankruptcy through the lens of Debt's Grip: Risk and Consumer Bankruptcy (University of California Press, 2025), by Pamela Foohey, Robert M. Lawless, and Deborah Thorne. Based on decades of research from the Consumer Bankruptcy Project, the nation's most comprehensive study of bankruptcy filers, Debt's Grip goes beyond aggregate data to document the lived experience of financial distress. The book shows how illness, job loss, aging, family structure, debt collection, and racial inequality converge to push households toward bankruptcy and what that reveals...
2026-02-0550 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoStructural Faith: Built to Last or Built to Fail (Bonus Episode from Reviving Recovery: Unbound)Send us a textStructural faith, Holy Spirit transformation, Christian recovery, and inner healing are at the heart of this bonus episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo Thorne, drawn from Allen’s book Reviving Recovery: Unbound. If you’re exhausted from trying harder—stuck in cycles of control, fear, addiction, anxiety, or spiritual defeat—this episode is a wake-up call: God isn’t interested in behavior modification. He’s after real transformation from the inside out.We talk about why head knowledge alone doesn’t change what you believe at...
2026-02-041h 03Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoThis Is Bigger Than Your Relationship | Allen & Stacy Jo ThorneSend us a textIn this episode, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne discuss the importance of unity in relationships, particularly in marriage and community. They emphasize the need for intentionality, communication, and emotional connection to overcome challenges such as miscommunication and stress. The conversation highlights the role of forgiveness, shared spiritual pursuits, and the power of speaking life into one another. The hosts encourage listeners to take actionable steps towards strengthening unity in their relationships, reminding them that they are better together with Christ at the center.Unity is powerful and essential in relationships....
2026-01-2847 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoAnxiety Attacks? God Has Already WonSend us a textFinding peace amidst chaos is not about escaping life’s noise. It’s about anchoring your heart in Jesus. In this episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo, we talk honestly about anxiety, overthinking, mental exhaustion, and how believers can walk in God’s peace even when life feels overwhelming.Anxiety doesn’t wait for permission, and it doesn’t disappear just because we believe. But Jesus promised peace that does not shake under pressure.In this episode, we discuss:Why anxiety is one of the bigges...
2026-01-2134 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoThe Stewardship Test When Blessings ArriveSend us a textFaith isn’t only tested in hardship — it’s tested in abundance. In this episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo, we talk about how to stay humble, surrendered, and spiritually disciplined when life is going well.When doors are opening and prayers are being answered, it’s easy to drift into autopilot. Comfort can become an idol. Self-reliance can replace dependence. And without realizing it, we start taking credit for what God has done.This episode helps you recognize the spiritual risks of success and how to s...
2026-01-1442 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoIs Your Busyness Quietly Disconnecting You From God?Send us a textWalking in the Spirit daily is essential for believers who want faith that works in real life. In this episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo, we explore how to stay connected to the Holy Spirit amid the busyness, pressure, and distractions of everyday life.Many Christians try to produce spiritual fruit through effort and discipline alone, but Scripture teaches that lasting transformation flows from abiding in Christ. This episode unpacks what it looks like to live Spirit-led, not just in theory, but in practice.
2026-01-0739 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoFaith in the Fire: Standing Firm in Spiritual WarfareSend us a textChristian spiritual warfare is real — especially when you’re walking in obedience to God. In this episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo, we talk about recognizing spiritual warfare, standing firm in faith, and using biblical truth to overcome everyday resistance.Spiritual warfare doesn’t always look dramatic. Often it shows up as confusion, discouragement, relational tension, mental pressure, or heaviness that surfaces when you’re advancing God’s Kingdom. Scripture reminds us that our battle is not against people or circumstances, but against spiritual forces — and recognizing the battle c...
2025-12-3139 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoWhen Faith Feels Weak: Help My UnbeliefSend us a textWhat do you do when you believe God… but your faith feels weak?In Season 5, Episode 2 of Faithfully Invested, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne unpack the honest tension many believers face: trusting Jesus while feeling tired, uncertain, or emotionally worn down.Drawing from Mark 9 and the prayer “I believe; help my unbelief,” this episode reminds us that weak faith does not disqualify us — it invites Jesus to meet us with compassion and power.If you’re believing for breakthrough, clarity, healing, or direction and the wa...
2025-12-2532 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoFaith That Stands: Fixing Our Eyes on JesusSend us a textWelcome to Season 5 of Faithfully Invested — and we’re starting with something every Christ follower knows too well: your faith can feel steady… until life’s constant distractions start tugging at it.In this episode, Allen and Stacy Jo break down why we don’t usually “sink” because the storm is too strong — we sink because our focus drifts. Using Peter walking on water (Matthew 14) as the anchor story, they unpack how distraction, anxiety, comparison, and overload quietly scatter our attention “one inch at a time”… and what Sc...
2025-12-1737 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoReviving Recovery Unbound: Beliefs to FreedomSend us a textReviving Recovery: Unbound — Healing the Lie, Finding the Truth (Special Introduction Episode)If you’re listening today, chances are you’re carrying something — a weight, a habit, a struggle, a lie you’re tired of living with. You are not alone. Every single one of us faces challenges, and God meets us right in the middle of them.In this special episode, Allen and Stacy Jo introduce Reviving Recovery: Unbound, their Holy Spirit–led ministry designed to break emotional strongholds, dismantle lies, and restore true identity acc...
2025-12-101h 05Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoForgiveness: Healing from the Top-Down **Bonus Episode**Send us a textForgiveness: Healing From the Top Down (Bonus Episode) This listener-requested bonus episode dives deep into one of the most essential Kingdom principles Jesus gives us: the three-part, top-down order of forgiveness. Allen and Stacy Jo unpack why forgiveness begins with receiving God’s forgiveness, moves into forgiving ourselves, and finally empowers us to forgive others authentically and freely.Through transparent conversation, biblical teaching, and Allen’s powerful testimony of reconciling with his father, this episode reveals how guilt, shame, and resentment keep us stuck — and how the Holy Spirit...
2025-12-0347 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS4 Ep.7: Unity in a Divided World: Kingdom Above CultureSend us a textWhen the world is louder, angrier, and more divided than ever, how do believers rise above cultural chaos and stand united with Christ? In this powerful episode, Allen and Stacy Jo unpack what it truly means to live Kingdom over culture—and how unity in Christ becomes our greatest witness to a world desperate for truth.Together, they explore: • why division is the enemy’s oldest trick • how John 17 reveals Jesus’ prayer for your unity • the danger of letting culture define what only Christ can name • how pride fuels disu...
2025-11-2640 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS4 Ep. 6: Generational Unity - Passing the Baton Well Without the DramaSend us a textIn this powerful episode of Faithfully Invested, Allen and Stacy Jo open their hearts and invite you into a conversation that matters deeply to every family, every leader, and every follower of Christ: Generational Unity and Passing the Baton Well.Whether you’re leading a business, a ministry, a family, or simply navigating your own personal walk with the Lord, this episode will help you understand what it really looks like to steward legacy through humility, reconciliation, mentorship, and Kingdom-centered purpose.Allen and Stacy Jo sh...
2025-11-191h 01Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS4 Ep. 5: The Power of Agreement: Unlocking Heaven on EarthSend us a textWhen our hearts align with God’s heart, heaven moves on earth. In this episode, Allen and Stacy Jo unpack what biblical agreement really is (not compromise), how pride fractures unity, and why humility, truth, and love create breakthrough in marriage, leadership, and mission.In this conversation you’ll hear:What “agreement” is in the Kingdom and what it is notWhy fear and faith cannot coexist and how our words direct outcomesHow to clarify vision so you are truly talking about the same thingWhy offense secretly divides and how to r...
2025-11-1252 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS4, Ep. 4: Marriage on Mission: Walking Together in UnitySend us a textMarriage isn’t meant to be a 50/50 survival plan—it’s a Kingdom partnership. In this episode, Allen & Stacy Jo Thorne invite you into a real and relatable conversation about what it looks like to move from coexisting to co-laboring—from living under one roof to living under one mission.With humor, honesty, and heartfelt scripture, they unpack how to keep Christ at the center of marriage, why intentionality matters more than compatibility, and how prayer, communication, and laughter can pull you clos...
2025-11-0552 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS4 Ep. 3: United We Lead - Stewarding Teams with IntegritySend us a text Leadership isn’t about control - it’s about character. In this episode, Allen & Stacy Jo Thorne get real about what it means to steward teams with integrity and lead from a heart of humility. Whether you’re leading a family, a business, a ministry, or a boardroom, these principles will help you reflect Jesus in every decision.What You’ll Hear:How pride erodes unity—and humility restores it“Slow down to go faster”: the counterintuitive key to team successWhy great leaders cele...
2025-10-2945 min
Book GangInside Bindery Books with CEO Matt KayeGo behind the scenes with Bindery Books to discover their innovative publishing process, where tastemakers reshape how diverse books are made and sold.In this week's episode, we sit down with Matt Kaye, cofounder and CEO of Bindery Books, to explore how his multifaceted career—from traditional publishing to Amazon to Patreon—shaped a bold new model for the book world.Matt shares how the company identifies and empowers their carefully selected Tastemakers who curate, acquire, and co-develop books, offering listeners a rare, inside look at how these partnerships work from manuscript to marketing. Discover how...
2025-10-2453 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS4 Ep. 2 Breaking Down Walls - Reconciling RelationshipsSend us a textWalls don’t appear overnight—they’re built brick by brick through unmet expectations, unspoken disappointments, gossip, and pride. In this honest, hope-filled conversation, Allen & Stacy Jo walk through a Biblical roadmap for reconciliation: forgive first, create safe spaces for real dialogue, and choose humility over “being right.” Whether you’re navigating tension in marriage, friendship, church, or your team at work, this episode will help you trade isolation for freedom, unity, and peace.What We Cover:Jesus, our ultimate Reconciler (2 Corinthians 5)How the cross tore down the dividing wall (Ephesians 2...
2025-10-2235 min
Last WordPeter Gurney, Diane Keaton, Peter Hall, Angela BondMatthew Bannister onPeter Gurney, the George Medal winning bomb disposal expert who regularly risked his life to defuse explosive devices, including the mortars that were fired at 10 Downing Street by the IRA in 1991.Diane Keaton, the actor best known for her collaboration with Woody Allen in Annie Hall and Manhattan.Peter Hall, the pioneering English winemaker from Sussex who turned his Breaky Bottom grapes into acclaimed sparkling wines.Angela Bond, who saved the much-loved Bush Theatre in West London from closure. The director Josie Rourke and the writer Jack Thorne...
2025-10-1727 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast#1780 Music by Van Allen Twins, Kayla Silverman, RnB Soul Train, LIV LI, Jenasis, Elinor Sitrish, Agnesz Anna, Lorraine Baron, Maria Krauss, Denise Dimin, LUXTHEREAL, Strange New World, Haylee Thorne, Marilyn Eden, Two Many MartinisTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Van Allen Twins - Drivin' Me FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKayla Silverman - Stuck Between FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRnB Soul Train - True Love - Acoustic Version FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLIV LI - Dear Body (stripped) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJenasis - Genesis FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYElinor Sitrish - Black Heart FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAgnesz Anna - No One Will Ever Know FOLLOW...
2025-10-171h 07
Book GangHow Olivia Muenter Went From "Recovering Influencer" to BestsellerDebut novelist Olivia Muenter joins Book Gang to discuss her hit debut, Such a Bad Influence, and the dark side of online fame in her real and imagined worlds.What happens when your child becomes famous? In Such a Bad Influence, Olivia Muenter pulls back the curtain on the innocent early days of a fictional family's online moment that went viral, to later reveal the insidious nature of the influencer era when fame and fortune find them.A self-described "recovering influencer," Olivia shares how her debut became a sharp, emotional page-turner and the ways her...
2025-10-1757 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS4 Ep. 1: One Body, Many Parts - Unity in DiversitySend us a textUnity doesn’t erase differences—it celebrates them. In this episode, Allen & Stacy Jo explore how God designed the Body of Christ to function with unique gifts moving in harmony. Whether you’re navigating marriage dynamics, church roles, or leadership teams, learn how to trade comparison and criticism for collaboration and honor.We cover:1 Corinthians 12 and the power of diverse giftsTurning tension into productive teamworkWhy hidden roles are often indispensablePractical rhythms: celebrate > compare, honor out loud, work in harmonyReal-life stories (yes, even a paint-roller saga 😀)Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:4–7 • Romans 12:6 • Colossians 3:12–...
2025-10-1536 min
Book GangHow Fanfic Led Ashley Jordan to a Reese's LitUp FellowshipAuthor Ashley Jordan joins Book Gang to share her LitUp Fellowship journey to launch her debut, Once Upon a Time in Dollywood, and how fanfiction paved her path.Ashley Jordan, a Reese's Book Club LitUp Fellow, joins us this week to share the story behind her sparkling debut Once Upon a Time in Dollywood—a romance that pairs laugh-out-loud humor with deeply emotional storytelling.In this light conversation, we discuss:📚 From Fanfic to Fellowship – Ashley reflects on how writing The Walking Dead fanfiction taught her the building blocks of writing and how that experie...
2025-10-1037 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS3 Ep. 6: Legacy Living — Stewarding Today with Tomorrow in MindSend us a textLegacy isn’t just what you leave behind—it’s what you’re living right now. In this episode, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne explore how to move beyond survival mode and start building a spiritual heritage that outlasts you.They dig into 2 Timothy 4:7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”—and share practical steps for living intentionally, faithfully, and generationally.💭 In This EpisodeHow to shift from survival to legacy livingWhy spiritual heritage...
2025-10-0841 min
Book GangUnmasking Hysteria in The Mad Wife with Author Meagan ChurchAuthor Meagan Church unpacks the hidden lives of women in her chilling novel, The Mad Wife, as we explore the history of hysteria in women's health diagnoses.If you loved Meagan Church’s historical fiction, you’ll be captivated by the bold turn she takes in The Mad Wife, her third novel. Rooted in the untold medical stories of women’s lives, this book lulls readers into the familiar rhythms of mid-century domesticity, before flipping the script with a shocking plot twist.In our revealing conversation, we explore:Building a Vivid 1950s World – From S&H stam...
2025-10-031h 01
Lesser Known Operators88 - Nicholas Allen, Lesser Known Operators, and a little more about the hostEpisode Sponsor: Precision Wellness Group Website Instagram – @precisionwellnessgroup Get your Gym Supplements at Alpha Elite Performance Website Use Code LKO15 to save 15% at checkout.Instagram – @lesserknownoperatorsIn this episode, Nicholas Allen and Adam J. Thorne discuss the journey of podcasting, the challenges of content creation, and the impact of military experiences on personal identity. They explore the nuances of social media, the importance of storytelling, and the struggles of mental health, while also reflecting on the lessons learned from military training and the aspirations for future growth in their podcasting endeavors.
2025-10-011h 13Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS3 Ep.5: Sacred Spaces — Stewarding Relationships with Honor and HumilitySend us a textSacred Spaces — Stewarding Relationships with Honor and HumilityIn a world that rewards hot takes and quick clap-backs, Jesus calls us to something better: honor, humility, and Spirit-led boundaries. This conversation gets practical about stewarding relationships—marriage, friendships, coworkers, ministry—like the sacred spaces they are.In this episodeHow to honor people you disagree with (without going passive)Humility over pride: why connection beats competitionSetting Spirit-led boundaries that protect, not punishForgiveness as releasing uncollectible debt (Eph 4:32)Valuing people over prefer...
2025-10-0155 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS3 Ep. 4: Wired for a Purpose — Stewarding Our Gifts, Talents, and TestimoniesSend us a textGod wired you on purpose for His purpose. Allen & Stacy Jo explore how to recognize your gifts, resist comparison, and share your testimony so others find freedom. Don’t bury what God entrusted—serve where you are, stay Spirit-led, and watch Him multiply surrendered “ordinary” into eternal impact.What you’ll learn✅ How to embrace your gifts and stop minimizing them✅ The parable of the talents lens: faithful > flashy✅ Why your testimony matters (and simple ways to share it)✅ Practical steps: serve where you are, ...
2025-09-2443 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS3 Ep. 3: Kingdom Over Comfort — Stewarding Our Finances for Eternal ImpactSend us a textMoney can be a mirror for the heart. Allen & Stacy Jo share four anchors for Kingdom-focused finances: give first, break free from debt, choose contentment, and budget with Jesus at the center. Move beyond comfort to eternal impact with practical steps and biblical clarity.What you’ll learn✅ Why treasure directs the heart (and how to aim it at eternity)✅ Generosity as worship, not compulsion—give first, not last✅ Debt as a master and a p...
2025-09-1733 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS3 Ep.2 Time is a Gift, Not a Guarantee — Stewarding Our Days with IntentionalitySend us a textIf time is a gift, how do we steward it with wisdom? Allen & Stacy Jo unpack the difference between busyness and fruitfulness, how to build margin, honor Sabbath as a relationship, and discern assignments vs. attachments—so your calendar reflects your calling (not just your commitments).What you’ll learn✅ Why holy focus beats hustle—and why presence precedes productivity✅ Practical rhythms to steward time, calendar, and commitments with peace✅ How to build margin and practice...
2025-09-1030 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS3 Ep. 1: It’s All God’s Anyway — Rethinking Ownership and Living as Faithful StewardsSend us a textS3 Ep.1 — It’s All God’s Anyway: Rethinking Ownership & Living as Faithful StewardsSeason 3 launches the V in INVESTED: Valuing Stewardship. Allen & Stacy Jo explore the freedom of living as stewards, not owners—inviting the Holy Spirit into your paychecks, calendars, conversations, and decisions so you can live open-handed and watch God bring the increase.What you’ll learn✅ Moving from belief to followership and why maturity changes stewardship✅ Practical rhythms to steward time, talents, relationships, and finances
2025-09-0336 min
Breaking WallsBW - EP99: New Year's 1948 On The Air [Rewind]This episode was originally released on 1/1/2020. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes.
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In Breaking Walls episode 99 we wrap up our trilogy on the most popular season in radio history with a look at the major network programming surrounding New Year’s 1948.
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Highlights:
• Scenes from the Post-Christmas Blizzard Aftermath
• Breakfast in Hollywood
• Checking in on Lora Lawton
• Lois Lane Has Been Framed
• Staats Cotsworth’s Other Gig, and Dennis Day’s Old One
• Ringing in the New Year with The Mayor and Duffy
• Mr. District Attorney and The Big Story
• Bing Crosby’s Feeling Festive
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2025-08-313h 24Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS2 Ep. 7: Raising Up Servant Leaders – Multiplying Your MissionSend us a textHave you ever felt like you’re carrying all the weight of leadership alone? In this episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo Thorne, we dive deep into what it looks like to raise up servant leaders who can multiply your mission—whether in business, ministry, or at home.When we try to do it all ourselves, burnout is inevitable. But when we lead like Jesus—investing in others, empowering them, and releasing control—we see multiplication, legacy, and Kingdom impact.🎙️ In this episode you’ll discover:
2025-08-2724 minFaithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy JoS2 Ep. 6: The Joy of Secret Service – Impact Without ApplauseSend us a textIn a world obsessed with likes, shares, and recognition, Allen and Stacy Jo dive into the power of serving in secret. What happens when no one sees your good works but God? How do we embrace unseen obedience without craving applause? In this episode, you’ll discover why the most meaningful acts of service are often the ones that never make it onto a stage or a social media feed.✅ In This Episode You’ll Discover: ✅ Why Jesus teaches us to serve quietly and trust that the Father sees (Ma...
2025-08-2026 min