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The Faithful Steward65: Stewardship in Lane 3-LegacyThe stewardship conversation in a church congregation is difficult. People are in different situations and that means different conversations are needed. For people in Lane 3 - those that are doing well financially and building net worth - it can be difficult to even engage them in the conversation. They may feel like they don't need stewardship teaching because they're doing well. If stewardship were only about making money and building net worth, they'd be right. But it's about much more than that. When we understand that God owns everything and has entrusted into our care resources to...2025-05-0713 minThe Faithful Steward64: Either/Or: Making Trade-offsWe can only spend a dollar one time. But there are so many things we want to do with it! In our culture, we're not used to "either/or" - we want "both/and". And to get that, we make all kinds of unwise financial decisions. When we realize that we have to make some adjustments, we tend to start with the assumption that our bills are all non-negotiables. But are they really? Some of our bills - even the fixed expenses - are actually discretionary; we can choose whether we want to continue them. And some...2025-04-1616 minThe Faithful Steward63: Stewardship in Lanes 1&2: Stability, ClarityPeople are in different situations financially. That's why one-size-fits all conversations or teachings about finance so often miss the mark. If you're struggling under a load of consumer debt, encouragement to save for retirement isn't going to mean much. On the other hand, if you're debt-free, then cajoling about getting out of debt won't apply. As we consider the path toward financial freedom, we need to start with understanding where we are. And as we lead those who are on that path, we need to begin with an understanding of their current situation. These different...2025-04-0222 minThe Faithful Steward62: Am I On Track Financially?As spring arrives, nature shakes off the slumber of winter. And it's a good time for us to shake off any unproductive habits we may have built up in our stewardship. Spring is a great time for a deeper dive into our stewardship habits, goals, and progress. Enough time has elapsed since the beginning of the year that we have data to help us understand whether we're on track with the goals we set for the year. And enough time remains to make any course corrections we might need to make. This is a time...2025-03-1917 minThe Faithful Steward61: Why Is Money Hard?Money is hard. Most of us would accept that as an axiom. There's never enough; we worry if we're handling it well; we have to make difficult spending decisions and income decisions. Balancing a checkbook and balancing a spending plan - both seem beyond us. It's true that money is hard - but not for the reasons we typically think. The math isn't that difficult - and even if it were, we have calculators and software programs to do the math for us. The concepts aren't esoteric. So why is money hard? It turns out...2025-03-0518 minThe Faithful Steward60: Why Do We Buy?Buyer's remorse. We've all experienced it. We bought that thing but it didn't meet our expectations. And we may even still be paying for it. We don't remember why we bought it, but we wish we hadn't. Buyer's remorse results from unintentional spending. And we may not like the feeling of buyer's remorse, but it can be a valuable tool if we'll allow ourselves to learn from it. The key is not wallowing in guilt over spending decisions we regret, but being curious enough to ask ourselves good questions to understand the triggers for unintentional spending and...2025-02-1916 minThe Faithful Steward59: Comparing Personal Financial SystemsFaithful stewards know where their money goes. They can account for their spending, and they understand how they are utilizing God's resources. But, of course, that doesn't happen by itself. The question is, how do we actually track our spending? While a manual system, such as a spreadsheet, is a good starting point for anyone who hasn't been tracking their finances, it's not ideal over the long run. Manual systems take a while to set up and don't offer guidance for categorization. They don't provide any reporting (unless you create it yourself) and they can be hard...2025-02-0521 minThe Faithful Steward58: The Accumulation Trap"Buy now - pay later!" Yep. But how many ways do we pay when we're caught in the trap of accumulation? Besides the initial price of the item we buy, there's the cost of interest if we put it on credit. There's the price of space to store the item. There's the price of time and energy to take care of the item. And there's the mental price of clutter created by our overaccumulation. Buying stuff isn't wrong. Even buying stuff for our own enjoyment isn't wrong. But often, as we continue to accumulate things, our actual...2025-01-1519 minThe Faithful Steward57: Stewardship in the New YearIf 2025 were to look financially like 2024, would you be OK with that? If your earning, giving, saving, spending, and debt trended the same in the new year as in last year, would you be in a better position than you are now? If you're hoping to make more progress toward financial freedom in 2025, what would need to change from 2024 to make that happen? Obviously, the starting point for answering these questions is an accurate picture of 2024. If you haven't listened to our last podcast, which guides you through a review of last year, that would be a g...2025-01-0120 minThe Faithful Steward56: Stewardship Annual ReviewThe holiday season is a busy time of year. Often, there's not much time left over to slow down and reflect on the year we've just completed. But that reflection is important - in stewardship and in life in general. If we're honest, a season of reflection can help us see where we've accomplished key goals and where we may have missed the mark. It can point out opportunities for new goals in the coming year and maybe highlight some needed course corrections. If we set some goals at the beginning of the year, and...2024-12-1821 min
... with Him PodcastS1E21 Failure, Impulsiveness, and Coffee (James Lenhoff) with Jesus!In this episode we sit down, again, with James Lenhoff (a local church elder, entrepreneur, and financial advisor) to talk about leadership, entrepreneurship, failure, ministry, and coffee!James' book, which outlines the wisdom lessons he's learned: "Living a Rich Life: The No-Regrets Guide to Building and Spending Wealth": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1945091878/"Necessary Endings" by Dr. Henry Cloud: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061777129Please Subscribe to the "With Him" Podcast email list: https://mailchi.mp/mariemontchurch/sub-to-with-him-podcast Check out the "With Him" Podcast website: https://www.mariemontchurch.org/with-him-podcast Co...2024-12-1058 minThe Faithful Steward55: Money & Marriage: When It’s HardWe've said previously that most of the money problems in marriage aren't really problems over money. They're underlying issues that surface as arguments over finances but really go much deeper. In this episode, we'll look at three foundational causes of disagreements over money. The first of these is a lack of shared vision and agreement over how we approach money. Often, this stems from differing family backgrounds surrounding money and how decisions were made in our family of origin. The second is even deeper - it's a misalignment of priorities. One common reason for this...2024-12-0427 min... with Him PodcastS1E20 No Regrets (James Lenhoff) with Jesus!In this episode we sit down with James Lenhoff (a local church elder, entrepreneur, and financial advisor) to talk about the wisdom he's learned about living a life with no regrets, based on nearly 20 years of advising clients in wealth management.James' book, which outlines the wisdom lessons he's learned: "Living a Rich Life: The No-Regrets Guide to Building and Spending Wealth": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1945091878/"Necessary Endings" by Dr. Henry Cloud: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061777129Please Subscribe to the "With Him" Podcast email list: https://mailchi.mp/mariemontchurch/sub-to-with-him-podcast C...2024-12-0358 minThe Faithful Steward54: Stewarding the HolidaysThe holidays are upon us again. And along with the holidays come expectations - our own, and those of others. Those expectations are often built up over years of developing and following traditions - some of which serve us well, and some probably not so much. One reason that the holiday season is so exhausting is that we feel like we're along for the ride. We're driven by traditions and expectations that in some cases we wouldn't choose if we were given the choice. But here's the thing: We are given the choice. If we...2024-11-2021 minThe Faithful Steward53: Stewardship of TimeStewarding our finances is a foundational part of discipleship. But so is stewarding our time. Each week, each day, each hour is a gift from God. And he gives us this time for his own glory and for our benefit. But just like marketers attempt to control how we steward our money, there are those who demand our time. Children's sports or other activities; work, where we're expected to be constantly available; social media clamoring for our attention - these and other influences can drive how we spend our time just like marketers try to drive how w...2024-11-0621 minThe Faithful Steward52: The Cost of GenerosityGenerosity. For some of us, the term conjures up images of offering plates and pledge envelopes. Of capital campaigns and fund drives. And this is indeed part of generosity, as evidenced in the Biblical capital campaigns for the building of the tabernacle and later of Solomon's temple and its replacement. But is this really the extent of what generosity means? Or is it something more? Not all giving is generous giving. Paul talks about giving cheerfully rather than reluctantly or under compulsion. The Pharisees tithed but their hearts were not generous, as evidenced by their...2024-10-1616 minThe Faithful Steward51: Fall Financial Check-inFall brings change. Change from a more laid-back, less regimented season to one of more routine. Vacations are over, the kids are back in school, and rhythms of life are being re-established. This is a great time for a financial check-in. Summer expenses like vacations have impacted our spending plan. Maybe a physical move has led to a different financial picture. Looking ahead, back-to-school expenses like clothes and children's activities may pose some additional challenges for our spending plan. Podcast host James Lenhoff leads us through a three-step process for a fall financial check-in:...2024-10-0216 min
Life, Money, and Living WellLiving a Rich Life : James LenhoffIs money a source of stress in your life? If you answered “yes,” you aren’t alone. A recent study, from August 2024, uncovered some pretty stunning insights into the relationship between Americans, stress, and their wallets. When it comes to money, too many of us aren’t living well. That’s why I’m so excited to have James Lenhoff as our guest today. James is an entrepreneur, a certified financial planner, an author and podcaster, with one simple goal: to help release the pressure of financial stress that so many people...2024-10-0155 minThe Faithful Steward50: How to Talk About Money, pt. 2In our last episode, we saw the importance of having those congregation-level conversations about money. Of teaching Biblical principles and helping our people understand the concepts of God's ownership and our stewardship. And of separating that conversation from the one we usually have about funding church programs. We need to teach our congregations the "why" and the "what" of stewardship. But when it comes to the "how", a different kind of conversation is required. Because the "how" varies according to a person's individual circumstances - it's not a one-size-fits-all conversation. The person who has no income, for...2024-09-1819 minThe Faithful Steward49: How to Talk About Money, pt. 1If you're a stewardship leader or a teaching pastor, you know that talking about money to the congregation is hard. It's not comfortable - for you or for the congregation. People get defensive when they feel that you're prescribing rules that don't make sense to them in their situation. Part of the problem is that over time, we've conflated the concept of stewardship with giving. Stewardship is about managing resources in a God-honoring way, recognizing that He is the owner. But when we run "stewardship campaigns", we're not teaching people about how to manage money in a...2024-09-0417 minThe Faithful Steward48: Our Year In ReviewAugust 21, 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of The Faithful Steward. In this year, we've worked to bring topics to help individuals grow in their understanding and practice of stewardship and to help church leaders disciple their congregations in this important area. In this episode, we look at some of the highlights of the year past and anticipate some exciting topics for the year ahead. The year began with a foundational 6-part series on what it means to be a faithful steward. These podcasts are still among our most popular, covering topics such as the Diligent Earner, Prudent Spender...2024-08-2115 minThe Faithful Steward47: Four Financial RhythmsWe've all had the experience of setting big goals at the beginning of the year and then getting to the end of the year and being disappointed at having fallen short. Maybe the goal was to lose weight. Maybe it was to get out of debt. Or maybe some other really good - but really big - goal. Goals are great for helping us envision the lives we want to have. Without them, we drift. But even with clearly defined goals, it's still possible to drift. Have you ever set a goal like, "I want to pay...2024-08-0717 minThe Faithful Steward46: Courage to ChangeWe've probably all been there. Life just isn't working. Our jobs aren't bringing the satisfaction we thought they'd bring. We're not as happy in that big house as we thought we would be (and the expenses are breaking us). Sometimes, we need to make a change - but change isn't always easy. Change can be hard for any number of reasons: Fear of the unknown: We're not happy, but we're safe where we are. Sunk costs: We've invested too much in our career, or house (or whatever) and don't feel like we have the freedom to...2024-07-3124 minThe Faithful Steward45: Diligent Earning vs. Quiet QuittingWe've all had those days at work when we're not at our best. Maybe we're tired, or facing problems at home. Maybe we're even a little burned out. But for some, especially during and since the pandemic, these days have become the norm. The pandemic gave rise to the term "Quiet Quitting", where people show up at their job but don't really add much value. They do just enough to avoid getting fired, but their minds and hearts are far away from work. As believers, we're called to work diligently and bring honor to God...2024-07-2416 minThe Faithful Steward44: 3 Components of Financial SuccessDo you ever feel guilty when you think of financial success? When you plan for how much you need to save for the future, rather than immediately giving it all away? When you look to take that next step in your career into more responsibility, more authority, and more income? As believers, we can fall into one of two traps when it comes to thinking about money. We can treat it as though it's inherently evil, something to be avoided as much as possible. Or we can assume that it's our birthright as "kids of the King"...2024-07-1718 minThe Faithful Steward43: Can Money Buy Happiness?Can money buy happiness? We all know how we're supposed to answer that question. "No, of course not. Money can't buy happiness." And yet we've all experienced those moments of joy and happiness from something we've wanted for a long time and finally bought, or that family experience that we paid for and that created lasting memories. And many of us have encountered the difference between the anxiety of not having enough and the contentment of knowing that our income covers our expenses. Proverbs shows us the wisdom of balance: "Give me neither...2024-07-1017 minThe Faithful Steward42: The Dangers of Being a HENRYMost of us equate being rich with a high income. If we're earning well into the six figures, we're rich. But cash flow is not the measure of wealth. Wealth is measured in net worth - the difference between what we own and what we owe. And for many high earners, that difference can actually lead to a negative net worth. A HENRY is a High Earner who's Not Rich Yet. A HENRY has the potential of being wealthy due to a high income. But that won't happen automatically. Realizing that potential takes vision, discipline, and a s...2024-07-0320 minThe Faithful Steward41: Summer Stewardship Check-inSummer. Long days, vacations, warm weather, slower pace. Opportunities to relax, spend time with family, take a break from hectic seasons. And a great chance to check in on our stewardship. If we've been tracking our spending against a plan, then this is the perfect time for a checkpoint. Are we over-spending in some areas? Under-spending in others? Have we saved what we said we would save and are we making the progress we need to on debt retirement? Is our generosity where we planned for it to be? With half the year behind us...2024-06-2617 minThe Faithful Steward40: Honoring the Gift of InheritanceInheritance. For many of us, this represents the largest single sum of money that will come our way. And as a result, it represents the largest opportunity for faithful stewardship - or for wasteful mismanagement. Whether earned or received as a gift, all the resources in our possession ultimately belong to God. So God calls us to manage those resources for His glory, as well as for our ultimate benefit. But with inheritance, many things get in the way. The emotion of a relationship lost, the memories (positive and not-so-positive) that the loss brings up...2024-06-1922 minThe Faithful Steward39: Empty Nest or Revolving Door?Statistics show that the situation of adult children living with their parents is on the rise. This was true before Covid, was heightened further during the pandemic, and continues to be the trend. There are lots of reasons for this - economic, social, and others. But the question is, as parents, how do we handle this situation? Parents who are dealing with their own aging parents can find themselves caught in a squeeze between two generations depending on them. This can create financial, marital, and family problems - and it often does. How do we respond when...2024-06-1223 minThe Faithful Steward38: Financial Considerations of CollegeEducation loans are the largest financial obstacle facing many recent graduates today. School debt begins to come due at a time when most people will make the least money in their careers, impacting their ability to start a family or make other key decisions. Most graduates got here because of assumptions that were made as they thought about what they would do after graduating high school. Perhaps their parents pressured them into a college or career choice. Maybe they got swept up in the emotion of visiting a beautiful campus or in the reputation of a specific...2024-06-0523 minThe Faithful Steward37: Teaching Kids About Money (pt. 3)We've seen some of the keys to teaching our kids about money: Letting them see our mistakes Giving them experience with money of their own Communicating and modeling stewardship principles When our children hit major milestones - like college, moving out, and marriage - the effort we've taken to disciple them in stewardship really begins to pay off. But how do we approach these milestones? How can we continue to create in our children an increasing sense of confidence and independence while helping them to make wise decisions at these critical junctures? At these milestones...2024-05-2922 minThe Faithful Steward36: Teaching Kids About Money (pt. 2)What does it look like to actually teach our kids about money? The biggest key is giving them responsibility for managing their own money - and starting early. When parents tell their kids, "We're not buying that - it's a useless toy that will break as soon as you get it home," kids only learn that their parents make all the decisions. But when kids make those decisions with their own money (an allowance), they experience first-hand the disappointment of having wasted that money - and that's a lesson that lasts. And it's important for...2024-05-2219 minThe Faithful Steward35: Teaching Kids About Money (pt. 1)Sometimes, the most important things to teach our kids are also the hardest. This is often true when it comes to teaching our kids about money. Maybe we've made some mistakes and don't feel qualified to lead our kids financially. Maybe our parents didn't teach us about money, so we're not sure how to go about it. Or maybe we just think "it's none of their business how we manage our money." The thing is, our kids are learning about money. They're learning from marketers, from their friends, from culture in general. And none of these sources...2024-05-1519 minThe Faithful Steward34: Are You Underspending?Overspending. We've all done it. We've spent money we didn't have on things we didn't need but that made us feel better in the moment. Or we've lacked intentionality in our finances and ended up spending more than we make just because we weren't paying attention. But is it possible to go too far the other way? To "underspend"? In a word, Yes! It is possible to underspend. Underspending may not cause the immediately obvious problems that overspending does, but it can have several negative impacts. Underspending can lead to lack of faith, as...2024-05-0815 minThe Faithful Steward33: Making Financial Decisions (pt. 3)It happens. The unexpected medical expense. The sudden car breakdown. That appliance finally wearing out. These kinds of unpleasant surprises happen to all of us. And, if we're honest, we often look back on how we responded and think, "If only…" Why do we tend to make bad decisions in the midst of financial crisis? These sorts of crises involve more than just our bank accounts and credit cards. They involve our emotions. And so we tend to respond emotionally rather than rationally when crisis hits. Unfortunately, those decisions often lead us into further financial tro...2024-05-0119 minThe Faithful Steward32: Making Financial Decisions (pt. 2)Last week in episode 31, we admitted that financially, we often do things we don’t really want to, and neglect things we want to do. But that isn't the end of the problem. We keep acting this way, bringing the patterns of our past into the future. How can we break free? First, we need to recognize that the past doesn't determine the future. As Michael Hyatt says, there's a big difference between "I didn't" and "I can't". One is a statement of fact; the other is a limiting belief. Why do we hold these limiting beliefs?...2024-04-2417 minThe Faithful Steward31: Making Financial Decisions (pt. 1)Paul lamented that he didn't do the things he wanted to, and did the things he didn't want to (Romans 7). For many of us, that sums up our financial lives. We want to make good decisions, to use our resources in ways that honor God and achieve important purposes. But we don't. Why? The truth is that most of our decisions don't start with numbers in a spending plan. Those numbers are just the outworking of our realities and our priorities (including both priorities we recognize and those we don't). Most of our decisions are made emotionally...2024-04-1717 minThe Faithful Steward30: Handling Financial Setbacks (pt. 2)Last week in episode 29, we highlighted the importance of responding to financial setbacks from a spiritual perspective - allowing God to stretch and grow us from the difficulties we encounter. Recalling that God is the owner of all the resources he has put in our care, and persevering in our walks with Him. This week, we look at the next step - responding in practical ways to the very practical challenges that these setbacks present. What are some keys to recovery and getting back on track financially? The first step is to understand our situation...2024-04-1021 minThe Faithful Steward29: Handling Financial Setbacks (pt. 1)It happens to everyone - the disappointment of a financial setback. Maybe it's a medical emergency. Perhaps it's an unexpected repair bill. Maybe it's a decision that didn't work out. We all face financial setbacks. The question isn't "if"; it's "when". When those setbacks occur, we may be tempted to take one of two paths. Maybe we catastrophize the setback. We give up, thinking that every time we begin to make progress, something bad happens. So we stop trying. Or maybe we take the opposite path, gritting our teeth and digging in, laboring hard to...2024-04-0317 minThe Faithful Steward28: Intentional StewardshipStewardship - like discipleship in general - has some common characteristics across believers. Traits like recognition of God's ownership, gratitude, perseverance, discipline, and a spirit of abundance. And it will embody some common attitudes toward money, like diligent earning, prudent spending, generous giving, wise saving, and caution with debt. But beyond characteristics like these, stewardship (like discipleship) will look different for different believers. It will look different based on financial conditions, seasons of life, gifts and aptitudes, and other key factors. Like discipleship in general, stewardship is not a cookie-cutter experience. A key to good...2024-03-2716 minThe Faithful Steward27: Spring Reflection and Check-upSpring brings newness of life and fills our minds with possibilities. We rejoice in spending more time outdoors. Maybe we get a spring break. We anticipate a summer vacation. Spring is also a great time to reflect on our practice of stewardship. If we set goals at the beginning of the year, enough time has gone by that we can get an idea of whether we're on track. And if we're a bit off track, enough time remains in the year to make the needed course corrections. This isn't about beating ourselves up - it's...2024-03-2017 minThe Faithful Steward26: Foundations for Stewardship MinistryAn fruitful stewardship ministry, who can find? It's not easy. As church leaders, we often struggle to embrace the conversation around stewardship. And usually, that's because we've maintained too narrow a focus when it comes to stewardship. To have an effective conversation around stewardship, sometimes we need to "undo" the framework we've been using. Three key realizations can help: The conversation is about discipleship. Stewardship isn't about the blocking and tackling of budgeting and tracking spending. Sure, those are important - but they're the "how", not the "what" or the "why". The conversation is for everyone...2024-03-1319 minThe Faithful Steward25: How to Save SuccessfullySaving isn't exciting - not nearly as exciting as, say, buying that new car or going on that great vacation. But saving does two key things for us. In the present, it grows us in Biblical characteristics like patience, perseverance, gratitude, and wisdom. And in the future, it positions us for obedience to God's leadings into generosity and other areas. It's possible, of course, to over-save, and some have fallen into the trap of relying on their savings for security. They save and save, resisting present opportunities for generosity and enjoyment because of fear about the future.2024-03-0625 minThe Faithful Steward24: Money & Marriage (3): Blueprinting PrioritiesWelcome to the final installment of our three-part series on Marriage and Money. In the last two episodes, we looked at the importance of married couples becoming one financially and at the key step of understanding each other's financial backgrounds and motivations. This week, we'll wrap up the series with a discussion of the significance of shared values and priorities. Built on a commitment to oneness and informed by an understanding of each other's backgrounds and motivations, an ongoing discussion regarding priorities and non-negotiables is the final key to charting a financial course. Two basic skills are...2024-02-2818 minThe Faithful Steward23: Money & Marriage (2): Building UnderstandingIn part 2 of our three-part series on Money and Marriage, host James Lenhoff addresses some of the sources of our conflicts over money and offers insight toward building understanding with our spouses. Our financial priorities tend to be a product of several factors, including how our family of origin handled money and our own money motivations. James examines how differences in families of origin can create conflicting assumptions and priorities about how to handle money as a couple. One spouse comes from a family where there never seemed to be quite enough and the other comes from...2024-02-2122 minThe Faithful Steward22: Money and Marriage(1): Becoming OneWe hear it all the time - arguments over money are a leading cause of divorce. But are these arguments really about money? Or are they about something deeper? What's really behind this is that couples are not following the Scriptural principle of becoming one. Sometimes, this is because one or both spouses haven't ever really left their family of origin - either in physical distance or in mental approach to life. Each one brings into the marriage the patterns of their family of origin - patterns that inevitably conflict. The tension created shows up in many...2024-02-1416 minThe Faithful Steward21: Stewardship Through the Stages of Life (part 2)Stewardship in the early stages of life is pretty simple - the decisions are simple, the options are limited, and the outcomes are fairly straightforward. That doesn't mean it's always easy - but it is far less complex than it becomes as we move through life. The early career stage provides the best opportunity to establish life-long stewardship principles and practices. Things like being a diligent earner who adds value to the team and the company rather than just punching a clock. Things like beginning a long-term saving plan and aggressively eliminating consumer debt. Next...2024-02-0726 minThe Faithful Steward20: Stewardship Through the Stages of Life (part 1)Like many things, our stewardship evolves as we go through the stages of life. And like many things, the earlier we start on this journey, the better prepared we are to continue the journey throughout our lives. Many people struggle with stewardship as adults because they were never taught stewardship principles as children. They never had the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them while the mistakes were small, so inevitably they have to learn through much larger mistakes later in life. One of the key stages in life is the college years, when...2024-01-3123 minThe Faithful Steward19: Benevolence and Stewardship MinistryWhen people are in trouble, they often turn to the church for help. And many churches are prepared to respond through their benevolence ministries. Serving people in dire financial circumstances is a key way of showing Jesus' love and compassion. But often, these difficult situations are caused by financial habits that will continue to foster crises until they're addressed. While aid in a crisis is important, a stewardship ministry that addresses the deeper financial issues can extend that aid into life-changing financial patterns. And while immediate aid reflects Jesus' love, training in stewardship forms a basis for...2024-01-2416 minThe Faithful Steward18: Stewardship is for EveryoneSo often, we think of stewardship in the narrow sense of addressing specific financial situations. If we're struggling with debt, then stewardship means being disciplined in our spending and getting out of debt. If we're well-off, then stewardship is all about giving and generosity. And in the church, we tend to separate people in different financial situations and have separate conversations that address those specific financial conditions. We run programs designed to help people get out of debt. We run giving campaigns to encourage people to give. Maybe we even address our top donors with specific giving...2024-01-1718 minThe Faithful Steward17: Whole-Life StewardshipJoin us as podcast host James Lenhoff paints a wholistic picture of stewardship and invites us to envision and commit to whole-life stewardship in the new year. Stewardship starts with our finances. Jesus taught that we have to choose between serving God and serving money, and this is a lifelong journey. But stewardship doesn't end with finances. All that we have is from God - our time and talents, our spiritual gifts, our education and knowledge, our opportunities, our influence and relationships, and so much more. The new year is a great time...2024-01-1023 minThe Faithful Steward16: Our Stewardship Year, Part 2It's a new year. Time for those New Year's resolutions - you know, the ones about losing weight, getting out of debt, etc. Maybe you made some last year; how did that work out? For most of us, New Year's resolutions fail. They fail for several reasons - they're based on other people's priorities for us rather than our own sense of what's important; they're not realistic given our circumstances; they're not agreed on between spouses, and so on. So sometimes, we give up. But the problem isn't with the idea of setting goals; in fact, it's...2024-01-0317 minThe Faithful Steward15: Our Stewardship Year, Part 1As each year draws to a close, many of us take some time to think back over the year. Maybe we identify some things we're thankful for. Perhaps we think through some highlights - experiences, relationships, areas where we grew. Maybe we recognize some difficult, painful moments. As you think back over this year, how would you evaluate your stewardship? Did you grow in this key area of discipleship? How did you manage the resources God put at your disposal - your time, your energy, your money, your spiritual gifts? When it comes to stewardship...2023-12-2016 min
VOCATION TRANSFORMATIONJames Lenhoff2023-12-1521 minThe Faithful Steward14: Stewardship vs. GenerosityWhen most Christians think of stewardship, their minds automatically turn to giving. That's because the Church tends to equate these two terms. But stewardship is more than just generosity. Stewardship starts with a foundational recognition that all we have belongs to God. As a result, whether we're spending, saving, or giving, we're doing it all with God's resources. God isn't interested only in what goes in the offering plate (physical or virtual). By conflating stewardship with giving, the Church creates a false dichotomy between what belongs to God and what belongs to us. And by...2023-12-1312 minThe Faithful Steward13: Are We Serving God or Money?Jesus tells us that we have to choose between serving God and serving money. Of course, most of us would say that we serve God rather than money. But in reality, we often end up serving money as a default due to lack of intentionality about how we manage our resources. Serving money can take many forms. For some, it's hoarding; for others, it's materialism. None of us picture ourselves in these positions, but often our bank accounts or credit card statements tell a different story. Podcast host James Lenhoff helps us recognize some of...2023-12-0615 minThe Faithful Steward12: A New Christmas List"What do you want for Christmas?" Every year, we ask our families and friends this question. We run from store to store, often spending money we don't have to buy things people don't need. And we rack our brains to answer the same question. Most of us have more than we need already, so we struggle to come up with new ideas. Year after year, we exhaust ourselves in the pursuit of things for ourselves and others, and then deal with the headaches and bills in January. What if this year, we asked...2023-11-2914 minThe Faithful Steward11: The Deceitfulness of WealthFaithful Steward host James Lenhoff helps us navigate the sometimes tricky waters of wealth with a balanced, Biblical approach. Learn God's purposes for wealth and pass them on to your congregation! Contrary to what some teach and believe, wealth isn't evil. Scripture doesn't tell us that money is the root of all evil, but that the love of money lies at the heart of all kinds of evil. But wealth is deceitful. It can lure us away from following God and lead us into serving money. In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus called out w...2023-11-1515 minThe Faithful Steward10: Attitudes of a Faithful StewardHost James Lenhoff unpacks the foundational nature of stewardship in the life of the believer and shows why the conversation around stewardship should be at the heart of how we disciple our communities. We've often thought of - and taught - principles of stewardship as though they were an isolated facet of the Christian's life. And we've typically couched stewardship in terms of giving, limiting the scope of financial discipleship to this one important area. But it turns out that stewardship is more than giving, and it's more than just one aspect of Christian discipleship...2023-11-0815 minThe Faithful Steward9: How Do We Handle IncreaseJoin us as host James Lenhoff discusses how intentionality is the solution to lifestyle creep. Are you earning more today than you were at the beginning of your career? Do you know what's happened to all that additional income? Most people increase their earnings level over the course of their careers; and yet, many still feel like they're falling behind financially - like there's never enough. We often don't know where the additional money is going for one or both of two primary reasons: We're paying back debt we incurred to live...2023-11-0123 minThe Faithful Steward8: Money MotivationsFights over money - they happen all the time. Disagreements and stress over money are one of the leading causes of divorce. And most of the arguments occur over numbers - disagreements over whether a couple can afford something or not. But numbers aren't usually the problem. Usually the problem is a failure to understand each other's motivations behind how they spend money. For individuals as well as couples, understanding money motivations provides a helpful key to stewarding finances well. Host James Lenhoff leads us through four major money motivations - love, freedom, power, and security. Each...2023-10-2521 minThe Faithful Steward7: Indicators of Faithful StewardshipWe've looked at the elements of faithful stewardship - earning diligently, spending prudently, giving generously, saving wisely, and approaching debt with caution. We've seen the importance of being intentional with our finances - prioritizing, planning, and tracking where the money goes. But how can we tell if we're on the right track as faithful stewards? In this podcast episode, host James Lenhoff breaks down two key types of indicators of faithful stewardship - spiritual and financial. Spiritually, faithful stewards are growing in characteristics like perseverance, patience, contentment, and gratitude. These traits safeguard us from selfishness, materialism, and...2023-10-1820 min
Invest In Your Life012 // What's New at WQ?David Kern, President of Wealthquest talks with Wealthquest CEO Wade Daniel about the origins and growth of Wealthquest. Wade graduated with a chemical engineering degree from University of Cincinnati. He became interested in finance and wanted to help other people with their finances. As he began working in the field, he discovered there was a disconnect when businesses had to outsource parts of the financial plans such as taxes or estate planning. He was a pioneer in implementing the all under one roof financial plan. In 2006, James Lenhoff and Wade Daniel were co-founders of Wealthquest. They implemented...2023-10-1716 minThe Faithful Steward6: The Cautious DebtorHost James Lenhoff navigates the sometimes tricky waters surrounding debt with a grace-filled approach and a balanced stewardship context. Join us and discover keys to understanding and managing debt as a faithful steward. Many believers labor under a load of debt, struggling to make ends meet because of significant monthly payments. They feel hopeless, with a seemingly insurmountable financial deficit. Or maybe they grit their teeth and try to power through it, only to run out of steam before long and lapse back into hopelessness. How can they break the cycle? The solution starts with...2023-10-1129 minThe Faithful Steward5: The Wise SaverJoin us as host James Lenhoff leads us down the path of saving with wisdom. James offers key principles to guide our own saving and to pass on to other believers as they pursue faithful stewardship. Christians are pulled in opposite directions when it comes to saving. Our culture promotes mixed messages - on the one hand, it's all about spending without any thought for the future. And on the other hand, financial planners and other experts tout saving for the future, especially in the context of retirement. Messages from the church are often equally...2023-10-0425 minThe Faithful Steward4: The Generous GiverIt's time for the "giving" talk again. Maybe it's the annual "stewardship campaign". Or maybe it's a capital project for a new building or a special fundraiser for a new program. Whatever the case, most pastors aren't comfortable giving this talk. And most congregations aren't comfortable hearing it. But a large part of this discomfort comes as a result of equating stewardship with giving. Stewardship is much broader than giving. It encompasses all that we do with our finances - indeed, all that we do with our lives, including our time, our relationships, our resources, our labor...2023-09-2720 minThe Faithful Steward3: The Prudent SpenderSpending. We all do it, and many of us feel guilty about it. Should we really spend that much on movies or eating out or vacations? Zooming out a bit, spending incorporates everything we do with the money we earn. We can save it, we can give it, we can use it to retire debt, or we can spend it on lifestyle needs. All of these are forms of spending, and the Prudent Spender brings them all into focus as a generous giver, a wise saver, and a cautious debtor. Everything we earn goes somewhere...2023-09-2026 minThe Faithful Steward2: The Diligent EarnerShould I earn more? Or does earning more mean that I'm greedy? What does it look like to earn as a Faithful Steward? Many people see earning as something they have to do in order to live. We need money to pay bills, so we work to earn the money. The Disinterested Earner trades time for money in an ongoing transaction that more often seems like drudgery than anything of value. At the other end of the spectrum, the Driven Earner feels constantly compelled to work harder to earn more - more money, better positions...2023-09-1322 minThe Faithful Steward1: Being a Faithful StewardAnd the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. -- 2 Timothy 2:2. Welcome to The Faithful Steward Podcast! Our aim is to equip you to pass on Biblical principles of stewardship to your congregation. Host and author James Lenhoff, a Certified Financial Planner, has 23 years of experience in guiding individuals, couples, and families into faithful financial management and planning. Talking about money is hard. Our congregations don't want to hear it, especially when they think that it's all about...2023-08-2123 min
Mulheres Do BusinessEp. 25 Ser Mulher Milionária no exterior, é possível? - Marina Couto [VIDEO]Nossa convidada, Marina Couto é co-fundadora da Brazillionaires, agência de consultoria financeira, que auxilia diariamente milhares de brasileiros a atingirem seus objetivos financeiros nos Estados Unidos, país onde mora desde os anos 2000 com sua família.
Foi trabalhando muito sua mentalidade e derrubando crenças limitantes que Marina se assumiu uma mulher milionária. Neste episódio, ela compartilha conosco seus aprendizados sobre como podemos ter uma relação mais saudável com dinheiro sendo mulher e morando no exterior.
Numa conversa franca, quebrando tabus, falamos sobre:
Quais nossas crenças sobre riqueza
Dinheiro tr...2023-03-021h 14
Money Is EmotionalWhy You Should Let Your Kids Fail With Money With James Lenhoff (Ep. 4)Every parent wants their children to be successful financially, but running to the rescue can actually hinder their financial growth and understanding. The hard truth: Let your kids fail In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, speaks with author, podcast host, and co-founder James Lenhoff, CFP® about how to set kids up for financial … Read More Read More2022-12-1440 min
The River Foundation PodcastEpisode 145 - Yielding and FollowingHello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, James Lenhoff, the esteemed author of last quarter’s Book of the Quarter, Living a Rich Life: The No-Regrets Guide to Building and Spending Wealth joins Dan to discuss his path from disgruntled wealth management professional to spiritually fulfilled author and CEO of half-billion dollar company Wealthquest. Together, Dan and James explore his life goal of using his wealth management knowledge and skills to help guide people to financial safety and security, and how his path revealed itself only after he surrendered. Episode Highlights: [0:26] James recounts ho...2022-11-2115 min
Stewardship LeaderGood Sense Coaches TrainingResourcesConnect with James Lenhoff - jameslenhoff@goodsensemovement.org Good Sense Coaches Training Features and Benefits Good Sense Coaches Training - Buy2022-09-2936 min
The Kingdom Investor12 - Building Wealth Beyond Money | James LenhoffEvery investor wants to grow their money and build wealth in their lifetime and yet, it seems that nobody in the final stages of their life wished they had spent more time with their money or the pursuit of it. There are bound to be regrets for working too hard, losing touch with family and friends, giving up hobbies and leisure pursuits or putting off their happiness. Yet most people do not live their lives with this in mind. What gives?James Lenhoff, our guest for today, opens up a discussion about building wealth beyond money and...2022-09-1351 min
Culture Eats EverythingJames M. Lenhoff | Culture Eats EverythingTom sits down with the CFP of Wealthquest James M. Lenhoff.
He is the author of “Living a Rich Life: The No-Regrets Guide to Building and Spending Wealth”. He is also the host of The Rich Life Podcast.
James earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Miami University in 2000. Before joining Wealthquest, James spent five years with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a Financial Representative. He spent most of that time training other Financial Representatives in financial planning techniques. James earned the right to use the CFP® mark in 2004. James is passionate about...2022-06-1236 min
The Unconventional Leadership PodcastLeadership Is a Mission Field with James LenhoffAre leaders unwittingly putting a price on human interaction? James Lenhoff and Mike Sipple Jr share the answer on this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast. James is the Director of Mission at Wealthquest and the host of The Rich Life Podcast. He is also the bestselling author of Living a Rich Life. In this exciting conversation, James and Mike dive deep into his role at Wealthquest, the value of teamwork and showing up for employees within your organizations, and why it’s important to nurture the personal relationships you have outside of work.
Before James was the Di...2021-12-0231 min
Unconventional Leadership PodcastLeadership Is a Mission Field with James LenhoffAre leaders unwittingly putting a price on human interaction? James Lenhoff and Mike Sipple Jr share the answer on this episode of the Talent Magnet Leadership Podcast. James is the Director of Mission at Wealthquest and the host of The Rich Life Podcast. He is also the bestselling author of Living a Rich Life. In this exciting conversation, James and Mike dive deep into his role at Wealthquest, the value of teamwork and showing up for employees within your organizations, and why it’s important to nurture the personal relationships you have outside of work.
Be...2021-12-0231 min
Bottom Line FaithReissue – The Beginning of Everything We Want with James LenhoffBottom Line Faith is the program that bridges the gap between faith and business.
Today's show features James Lenhoff, President of Wealthquest.
bottomlinefaith.org2021-12-0140 min
The ISI Life PodcastFinance: James Lenhoff
On this episode, Nick talks with James Lenhoff, Director of Mission for Wealthquest. They discuss the “lure of more”, the lie of being irreplaceable and the 3 circuit breakers of generosity - amazing mindsets to learn from. We are excited to share this episode and know that you will be blessed by this conversation. Stay Sharp!James’ book recommendations:The Freedom of Self Forgetfulnessby Tim KellerLiving A Rich Lifeby James Lenhoff and G.E. WilliamsJames’ favorite verse:“Command those who are rich in th...2021-11-1545 min
The Purpose Promise PodcastSeason 1 Capstone, John McCarthy with Liz Driscoll (and guests)Season 1 of The Purpose Promise Podcast explored the top twelve myths people believe about success. The degree to which you believe one or more of these myths will keep you from living an integrated and purposeful life, trapped in the rat race. In this capstone episode, career expert and Purpose Promise founder, John McCarthy sits down with our podcast producer, Liz Driscoll, to discuss favorite moments and memories from Season 1. Clips from this episode include cameos from James Lenhoff, D. Michelle Thompson, Tom Thatcher and Susan Carson. Are you ready to find purposeful employment? Join t...2021-08-1626 min
Ukulele Is The New BlackSugarman SlimI’ve talked to a lot of overseas players recently so I figured it was time to bring back some Australian content! I have a chat to Sugarman Slim, a Sydney-based musician who combines ukulele with bass riffs in a way that will make you want to jump up and dance! He plays some fantastic songs written by his daughter, and tells us about his small, mobile rehearsal space. Enjoy! For more information about Slim, and to get details of his daughter’s songs, go to sugarmanslim.com, and check out his music on YouTube. Some sh...2021-05-0346 min
The Grown Man Project34 | How to Craft Your Vision | James LenhoffIn a time of so much uncertainty and unrest, there has never been a more important time to cast a vision for yourself and your family. Join our host Kurt Kersey and guest James Lenhoff, Co-Founder and President of $1.4B wealth management firm Wealthquest and author of Living a Rich Life, as they chat about James' methodology to help you get clarity on your vision as a family.
Go to basecamprc.com to enroll in Wealthquest's FREE Family Vision course!2020-06-0129 min
The Purpose Promise PodcastSuccess Myth: Wealth, with James LenhoffMany people measure success by how much money they make. This belief has trapped many people in the rat race, burdened by their work. In this episode, career expert John McCarthy shares a different perspective on the correlation between money, wealth and the true meaning of success. He is then joined by James Lenhoff, a financial advisor and author The Rich Life, to discuss how James tackled this success myth in his own life. Are you ready to find purposeful employment? Join the movement at www.purposepromise.org 2020-03-1333 minThe Grown Man Project022 /// Living a Rich Life with James Lenhoff (Repost)Finances are such an important part of all of our day-to-day lives and there’s so much that the Bible tells us about money. But how do we actually put it into practice? There are few people better to ask than James. His resume speaks for itself:
Co-Founder, President and Certified Financial Planner™ at Wealthquest, a financial planning firm that serves 1,200+ clients nationally and manages $1.4B+.
Author of Living a Rich Life: The No-Regrets Guide to Building and Spending Wealth.
Host of The Rich Life Podcast, where James is on a mission to chang...2020-03-0947 minThe Grown Man Project021 /// Intentional Gratitude with Dave ResseguieWhen is the last time you received a handwritten note in the mail?
When was the last time you SENT one?
On this episode of the show, Kurt sits down with Chief Shepherd of The Resseguie Group, Dave Resseguie. Together, they unpack:
/ One of the best things mentors can do is just bring you along for the ride
/ The magical importance of #intentionalgratitude
/ How vision and discipline come together to drive results
/ Praying thoughtfully for opportunities to bless others
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DO YOU WANT TO...2020-03-0243 minThe Grown Man Project020 /// 3 Ways to Develop Great Mentors020 /// Kurt digs into the power mentorship has to shape your entire life, including your finances, relationships, leadership capacity, and most importantly, your understanding of God's character and love and your relationship with Jesus.
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We first talk about what mentorship really is and some misconceptions around mentorship that we need to release ourselves from.
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Then we walk through three simple steps you can act on today to develop great mentors in your life:
1. Audit Your Admiration
2. Reach Out Respectfully
3. Lean In to Be Led
///2020-02-2437 minThe Grown Man Project019 /// Fully Surrendered with Mike O'ConnellHow do you go from high school football rockstar In Iowa to life-threatening injury to playing for your the biggest rival of your dream school to pastor of a growing church in Omaha? By leaning into what God has for you every step of the way, regardless of whether you like it or can see clearly what he is up to. Mike O'Connell's story is powerful, challenging and inspiring.
Check out Mike on Instagram: @mike___oconnell
Get signed up for our next live event on 4/2 with James Lenhoff!
www.grownmanproject.com...2020-02-171h 04
Half-Finished to Done Podcast with Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Ambitious Business OwnersPique Podcast: [Reframing holidays, managing money in a relationship, + the word “abundance” with James Lenhoff (S2 E7)]Back by popular demand on the podcast: James Lenhoff! You all loved James’ straightforward, no-nonsense approach to finances so much that I invited him to join me again.
I brought him your questions about money in relationships, how to take ownership of your finances once and for all, how to handle a raise, and what he spends money on with his family to improve their lives.
A quick rundown on what we cover in the episode:
• Reframe the way you approach the holidays by asking this one question
• How to find a compell...2019-12-171h 14
Leaders Of TransformationJames Lenhoff: Transforming Our View of Money and GenerosityJames Lenhoff, CFP is president of WealthQuest, a financial planning firm with 1200 clients across the U.S., managing $1 billion in client assets. His mission is simple but bold: to change the conversation about money. Between major media outlets, industry gurus and even other financial advisors, we are constantly being told that we aren’t smart enough to understand our own finances. They’ve convinced us that no matter how much we might think we know, we’re still missing something and that we should be worried about our future, the markets and how we stack up against our pe...2019-11-2546 minLeaders Of TransformationJames Lenhoff: Transforming Our View of Money and GenerosityJames Lenhoff, CFP is president of WealthQuest, a financial planning firm with 1200 clients across the U.S., managing $1 billion in client assets. His mission is simple but bold: to change the conversation about money. Between major media outlets, industry gurus and even other financial advisors, we are constantly being told that we aren’t smart enough to understand our own finances. They’ve convinced us that no matter how much we might think we know, we’re still missing something and that we should be worried about our future, the markets and how we stack up against our pe...2019-11-2546 min
Gratitude Through Hard TimesJames Lenhoff - Being Authentic and Sharing LimitationsJames earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Miami University in 2000. Before joining Wealthquest, James spent five years with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as a Financial Representative. He spent most of that time training other Financial Representatives in financial planning techniques. James earned the right to use the CFP® mark in 2004.James is married with three children. He enjoys golfing and running. He is very active in service projects through his church including financial literacy education programs, and missions work in Haiti.Find out more about James at:https://www.li...2019-11-0626 min
The Grown Man Project003 /// Finding Margin While Running a $1B+ Investment Firm with James LenhoffAfter 19 years in the financial planning industry, James Lenhoff has learned a thing or two about how to be intentional in his professional, personal, and spiritual life. In this episode of the Grown Man Podcast, Kurt Kersey is joined by the president of Wealthquest, as he addresses:
[17:57] when his perspective on emotion shifted after a conversation with his son
[20:55] establishing non-negotiables as a family which will, no doubt, require sacrifice
[23:27] creating a safe space in marriage, a place to feel heard and validated
[25:50] how to be in community with men where you can be vulnerable
[30:38] learning how and when to...2019-11-0445 min
Half-Finished to Done Podcast with Cristina Roman, Productivity Coach for Ambitious Business OwnersPique Podcast: [Money communities, unflappability, and generosity with James Lenhoff (S1 E15)]Connect with me and download the Pique Coaching Workbook at www.piquecoaching.co
In this episode, I chat with James Lenhoff -- an author, Certified Financial Planner®, and a fellow life coach -- about how he’s seeking to change the conversation around money. We joked that James is an unflappable life coach ninja, but in all seriousness, he has so much wisdom to share on the importance of an improved money mindset.
We dive into:
• Isolation and shame when it comes to money -- and how to combat it with money communities
•...2019-09-171h 06
The Death of ComedyEpiisode 15: "Binary Sexual" or "Bao and Nuggets Do the Robot."(Originally aired: 01/23/19)
"After Boa meets Nuggets' new sexbot a love triangle ensues."
Additional Actors: Mary-Ashley Medeiros, Maggie Jo Bulkley and Ramon Dailey
Sketches:
Flaccid Man (15:30)*
On the Dangers of Jock Holstering (10:10)*
Songs:
"Be My Girl - Sally" was written by Sting and was a track off of The Police's 1978 album "Outlandos d'Amour."
"Get up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" written by Bobby Byrd, James Brown and Ronald R. Lenhoff was produced by KING and was released as a single in 1970.
"Terminator 2 (Main Title)" was composed by Brad Fiedel, from the 1991 film soundtrack, produced by BMI.
* Written by Mi...2019-03-1429 min
Bottom Line Faith089 - The Beginning of Everything We Want with James LenhoffBottom Line Faith is the program that bridges the gap between faith and business.
Today's show features James Lenhoff, President of Wealthquest.
bottomlinefaith.org2018-12-1839 min
Podcast Historia MusicaPrograma 149 de Historia de la MúsicaComenzamos una nueva edición de Historia de la Música al ritmo de James Brown con su "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine" es una canción del "padrino del Soul" James Brown.
Esta famosa canción, publicada como single en julio de 1970, es una de las canciones mas reconocidas de este gran cantante estadounidense que le cambió el sonido al soul.
Esta canción (tambien conocida simplemente como Sex Machine), escrita por el mismo James Brown junto a Bobby Byrd y Ron Lenhoff, es una de las primeras canciones grabadas junto a la banda The JB's...2013-03-2222 min