Episode 56: Good News – You Own Nothing!

Episode 56:
Good News - You Own Nothing!

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Episode 56: Good News - You Own Nothing!

About this episode:
What changes when you truly believe God owns it all? Chuck and Ann Bentley share how this one truth broke the grip of financial stress on their marriage. They explain the Virtuous Cycle (work, give, save, spend, invest) and the simple habits that got them started, from tracking every dollar to using cash envelopes.

To learn more about the Virtuous Cycle, you can download the first chapter of Chuck's Book - Economics of Righteousness, HERE.

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Episode 55: From Pain to Purpose: How We Stopped Fighting About Money

Episode 55:
From Pain to Purpose:
How We Stopped Fighting About Money

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Episode 55:
From Pain to Purpose: How We Stopped Fighting About Money

About this episode:
Season 2 of the Crown Stewardship Podcast focuses on Chuck & Ann Bentley and the core principles that God showed them in their journey as stewards. Episode 1: If you've ever felt like you and your spouse are on completely different planets when it comes to money, this episode is for you. Crown CEO Chuck Bentley and his wife Ann spent the first 21 years of their marriage in financial conflict — his drive for more clashing with her frugality, years of unpaid bills, and a wife praying for a husband who wouldn't listen. Then one Bible study Chuck didn't even want to attend changed everything. This is a real, honest conversation about the fights most couples have but rarely talk about — and the practical, faith-rooted shift that took them from constant tension to 26 years of being on the same page. If money is a sore spot in your marriage, you'll walk away from this one with hope and a real starting point.

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Episode 53: A Guide to Biblical Investing with Matt Bell

Episode 53: A Guide to Biblical Investing with Matt Bell

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Episode 53: A Guide to Biblical Investing with Matt Bell

About this episode:
This week on the Crown Podcast, we welcome Matt Bell from Sound Mind Investing. Matt examines investing with a biblical approach, and how it differs from what the world has to say about investing. This episode covers a wide variety of topics, including retirement, what to look for in a financial adviser, and how to teach children biblical investing. Whether you are a seasoned investor, or brand new to the investment world, this episode will provide much needed clarity in today’s tumultuous financial landscape.

Podcast Highlights:

How a biblical approach to investing helps to put changes in the marketplace in perspective.
Is retirement a biblical concept?
The Bible tells us to seek wise counsel - Matt discussed what qualities to look for in a financial adviser.
Learn the 7 Key Principles for Christian Investing from Sound Mind Investing and download their free resource.

About Our Guest

Matt joined Sound Mind Investing in 2012 and leads SMI’s content strategy. Prior to joining SMI, Matt was an independent biblical money management writer and speaker. He is the author of five biblical money management books, including Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management, which will be published by Focus on the Family and its publishing partner, Tyndale House, in April 2023. He has spoken at churches, universities, conferences, and retreats throughout the country. Matt has been involved in stewardship ministry since 1990. Matt and his wife Jude have three children at home.

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Episode 52: Finding Hope in Grief with Clarissa Moll

Episode 52: Finding Hope in Grief with Clarissa Moll

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Episode 52: Episode 52: Finding Hope in Grief with Clarissa Moll

About this episode:
This week on the Crown Podcast, we welcome Clarissa Moll, author of Beyond the Darkness, to discuss grief. Clarissa understands loss all too well. Her life changed forever in 2019 when her husband, Rob, died unexpectedly while hiking―leaving her with four children to raise alone. Clarissa shares her personal experience and struggles with loss, as well as honest, practical wisdom that will gently guide you toward flourishing amidst your own loss. You’ll hear how Rob and Clarissa’s priority of getting their financial house in order helped Clarissa practically as she dealt with unimaginable circumstances. We know you’ll be encouraged by this heartfelt and uplifting episode!

Podcast Highlights:

Clarissa shares her personal story of losing her husband and becoming a young widow, and how grief surprisingly brought Clarissa closer to the Lord.
How adults and children experience grief differently, and how we can support them throughout their stages of grief.
Clarissa encourages engaging with your sorrow, as a contract to the world which tells you to soldier on. You may be surprised at what she sees as the benefits of grieving!

About Our Guest

Clarissa Moll is an author, a podcaster, and the young widow of author Rob Moll. Clarissa’s writing has appeared in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest and more. Her husband’s first book, The Art of Dying, was released in April 2021 with Clarissa’s new afterword. Clarissa is the author of Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving after Loss. Clarissa co-hosts Christianity Today’s “Surprised by Grief” podcast and hosts the weekly Hope Writers podcast. She lives a joyful life with her four children and rescue pup and proudly calls both New England and the Pacific Northwest home.

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Episode 51: Applying a Principles Based Approach to Investing with Vince Birley

Episode 51: Applying a Principles Based Approach to Investing with Vince Birley

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Episode 51: Applying a Principles Based Approach to Investing with Vince Birley

About this episode:
This week on the Crown Podcast, we welcome Vince Birley, CEO of Vident Financial, a Principles-Based Investment firm. Vince gives a market update in simple terms that clarifies where we are currently and where we are headed, while answering your questions about inflation, recession, and investment strategies. He emphasizes the importance of having financial principles that guides your financial decisions, and to avoid changing those principles with inevitable market fluctuations. This episode is packed with information, wisdom, and (perhaps surprisingly) hope!

Podcast Highlights:

“Vince breaks down the cause of inflation in simple terms, to help us understand where we may be headed. Are we already in a recession?
How the rise of China is impacting and will continue to impact the US economy.
What are the best practices of a “good investor”?

About Our Guest

Vince Birley has over 30 years of experience in the personal and institutional financial services industry. Prior to co-founding Vident, he was the Chief Strategy Officer and Chairman of the Investment Policy Committee for Ronald Blue and Co. While serving in that role, he was responsible for leading the efforts to develop the Principled Reasoning investment philosophy that the Vident indices utilize. Prior to joining Ronald Blue & Co. in 2000, Vince was a Founder and Principal with Atlantic Capital Management, LLC, where he served as Managing Partner. Vince holds a B.A. in Business from Central College and is a Certified Financial Planner certificant.

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Episode 50: Discovering & Living Your God Given Design

Episode 50: Discovering & Living Your God Given Design

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Episode 50: Discovering & Living Your God Given Design

About this episode:
This week on the Crown Podcast, Handre De Jongh discusses stewardship in a way that may not normally come to mind. Stewardship goes beyond budgets and giving - we also have a duty to steward the intangible gifts God has given us, like our career and personality. Crown’s Career Direct program helps people to do just that - to understand the unique gifts God created in each of us so that we are able to thrive in our career. This episode will help you look at the way God made you, and empower you to embrace your calling.

Podcast Highlights:

“Who am I? Why am I here? What should I do?” These are questions everyone has asked themselves at some point. You’ll learn about the program Larry Burkett created to help answer these universal questions.
Personality vs. Character: What are the differences and which one are you able to change?
How do your values play a role in choosing a career?

About Our Host

Handre de Jongh - Crown's Sr. VP of Partnerships & Growth, graduated from Global University, Missouri in 1995 with a BA degree in Theology and obtained a BA Honors (Cum Laude) degree in Psychology from the University of Stellenbosch in 1997. During the time Handre served in various positions ranging from a pastor, psychological and school counselor and finally school principal, he became involved with Crown Financial Ministries on a part time basis as a Career Direct® counselor in 2002 and joined Crown full time in July 2005. In July 2006 Handre became the National Director of Crown Financial Ministries South Africa. His passion for building potential in individuals and teams has been supported by his effort in helping more than 1,300 individuals and numerous teams to find their purpose and alignment in life, studies and operations. Handre also hosted “Your money counts” on Radio Tygerberg in Cape Town, South Africa from 2007 to 2012 with listenership of 500,000. In July 2012, Handre joined the Crown Home Office team in a Director role where he oversaw the US field team, served as the International liaison between Crown Home Office and the Ministry Expansion Officers in the globe until he was promoted to the role of Vice President of Global Outreach. Handre has been married to Marelise since 1996 and they have three children. They reside in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Episode 49: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom – Part 3

Episode 49: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom - Part 3

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Episode 49: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom - Part 3

About this episode:
This week on the Crown Podcast, we continue in our three part mini-series from some live teaching called The 7 steps to Financial Freedom. This episode makes clear what our financial priorities should look like - without making you feel guilty if these have not been your priorities in the past! Chuck Bentley explains the importance of savings, which should be only second to giving. After you have become a Giver and a Saver, then your focus will move to paying off debt. Chuck shares practical examples and encouraging stories to help you feel confident as you take on these roles. If these priorities feel foreign to you, this episode will clarify biblical principles and priorities and empower you to find financial freedom!

Podcast Highlights:

Give first, save second.
Chuck gives several examples of why savings is not just necessary, but biblical!
Easy and easily applicable steps on how to save to find financial freedom by becoming a Saver.
After giving and saving, the next priority is to pay off debt. Though debt is not a sin, it will keep you in financial slavery. Chuck provides practical advice and strategies to help you pay off debt.

About Our Host

Chuck Bentley is CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, a global Christian financial ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of two daily radio broadcasts, The Crown Money Minute and My MoneyLife, featured on more than 1,100 Christian music and talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book Economic Evidence for God?. Chuck was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Capital Seminary and Graduate School, Lancaster, PA. He and his wife, Ann, both graduates of Baylor University, have been married since 1978. They can be found reading and spending time outdoors with their family at their home in Knoxville, Tennessee, when they are not traveling the world together to advance Crown’s mission.
They have four adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren.

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Episode 48: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom – Part 2

Episode 48: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom - Part 2

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Episode 48: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom - Part 2

About this episode:
This week on the Crown Podcast, we continue in our three part mini-series from some live teaching called The 7 steps to Financial Freedom. Chuck begins by recounting the story of how he and his wife, Ann, finally got on the same page financially. Once they agreed to agree with God, not only did their finances improve - but so did their marriage. Chuck then continues into sharing what should be our highest financial priority: giving. When Chuck and Ann made the decision to put God first in their finances, their priorities shifted as they began to focus on laying up treasures in Heaven. We know you’ll enjoy these relatable and encouraging stories!

Podcast Highlights:

Work as a financial team with your spouse to solve money problems - we fight each other instead of fighting the financial problem.
Being married to an “opposite” - why it can be a huge strength to your marriage when you start to appreciate your differences.
Chuck tells the story of a pastor and his wife whose financial struggles were transformed by learning about
Chuck explains “The Divine Order of Finances”.

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Episode 47: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom – Part 1

Episode 47: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom - Part 1

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Episode 47: 7 Steps to Financial Freedom - Part 1

About this episode:
This week on the Crown Podcast, we are taking a break from our normal format to share a three-part mini-series from some live teaching called 7 Steps to Financial Freedom. Chuck Bentley tells some hilarious and heart-warming stories that illustrate the impact God’s financial principles have in our lives. This series will cover some of the most fundamental financial lessons that are crucial to our growth as faithful stewards. Follow along for all three parts of this practical and encouraging series.

Podcast Highlights:

God owns everything - we are simply temporary stewards.
You’ll hear Chuck’s hilarious and powerful encounter speaking at a conference!
Chuck shares another moving story of how God’s Word on finances immediately changed a man’s seemingly-hopeless situation, into a life with hope and healing.
Prosperity gospel and poverty gospel vs. stewardship.

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Episode 46: Earn, Manage, and Give with Joy with Bob Lotich

Episode 46: Earn, Manage, and Give with Joy with Bob Lotich

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Episode 46: Earn, Manage, and Give with Joy with Bob Lotich

About this episode:
This week on the Crown Podcast, we welcome Bob Lotich, founder of Seedtime.com. Bob joins us to discuss his newest book, Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact. Bob’s book helps readers to earn and manage their money so they can give it away with joy. Bob’s money philosophy extends way beyond wealth creation or debt elimination - generosity is one of his key financial goals (Bob gave away $1,000,000 before he was 40!). This uplifting episode will inspire you to trust God with your finances and encourage you to respond in faith to anything that He is calling you.

Podcast Highlights:

Bob introduces the four main components of the book: make all you can, save all you can, give all you can, and enjoy it all.
A simple defensive strategy for dealing with inflation - pay attention to where you are spending your money. When you’re not paying attention, you spend more - and when you are paying attention, you naturally spend less.
How our gig-economy makes it easier than ever to make, save, and give more.
Understanding risk - and remembering that if God is calling you to do it, that is the safest thing you can do.

About Our Guest

Bob Lotich is a Jesus follower, husband, dad, best-selling author, Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF®) and self described “money nerd”. He has been writing about personal finance and the fascinating intersection of money and the Bible on seedtime.com since 2007. He reached his goal, by the grace of God, and was able to give away a million dollars before he was 40 years old.He strives to help people win with money and have the dramatic life change that he has experienced.

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