The Faith and Money Podcast

Self-Leadership as Stewardship

Most people commonly associate leadership with managing people. However, in today's episode, Keith and Crystal will explore a different perspective on leadership. They are joined by Brenda Jung, the founder of We Lead This, a mastermind on leadership for teens, who will shed light on the significance of self-leadership.Thanks for reading Faith and Money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.According to Brenda, "The most effective leaders who demonstrate courage and confidence are those who choose to ground their identities and self-worth not in their own performance and reputation, but in Jesus Christ's. These leaders can truly serve, give, bless, and lead with supernatural self-discipline and resilience."During this episode, we will delve into the concept of "self-leadership" and discuss why it seems to be lacking in today's society. Our conversation will not only address this issue in relation to children but also highlight its impact on adults. We will explore how the absence of self-leadership affects Christian families and their ability to build generational wealth.Join us as we explore the importance of self-leadership and its implications for personal growth, family dynamics, and financial well-being within the context of faith.Tune in to this insightful episode and discover how self-leadership can transform your life and those around you.Brenda’s website is www.weleadthis.com Keith’s website is www.truelegacyfp.comCrystal’s website is www.canethics.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

Student Loans Tips for 2023

Keith Conley’s entrance into the financial planning world was developed in the student loan world. In today’s episode, Keith and Crystal thought it would be valuable to provide some insight into the recent developments and changes for student loan borrowers. This episode provides insight into the Supreme Court’s ruling on Biden’s attempt to cancel $10,000-$20,000 of loan balances for many borrowers. They also discuss the reasons why many borrowers will not be prepared to make payments in October. And finally, Keith and Crystal discuss a free webinar that Keith is offering. Here is the link for those interested in the webinar. Thanks for reading Faith and Money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

Update on Student Loans

Faith and Money did an episode a while back on student loans. Now that student loans are back in the news, we felt it would be good for Keith to provide you with updates since it is official that borrowers will need to start making payments again in October. Thanks for reading Faith and Money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.This episode will give you insights into: * The Supreme Court Ruling to cancel Biden’s student loan cancellation* Why You Need to Understand Your Loans* Different Ways to Calculate Your Monthly Payment* Forgiveness options This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

Insurance for Churches

In this episode, Keitha and Crystal speak with Vince Cuomo, an expert in church insurance from Church & Casualty Insurance. Vince shares his extensive knowledge and expertise on the crucial topic of insurance for churches. Churches are pillars of their communities, providing guidance, support, and a sense of belonging. However, they also face unique risks and challenges that require proper insurance coverage. Vince discusses the specific risks churches face, including property damage, liability claims, workers' compensation, and cyber liability issues.You can contact Vince at his agencies website or his LinkedIn: Our Team - Church & Casualty Insurance Agency (ccia.com)Vince CuomoKeith’s Website Crystal’s Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

Honoring God with Your Money in Marriage

Please subscribe to our podcast on the Apple Platform. Our guest in this episode is Jeanne Gormick, author of the book ‘The Treasured Marriage.’ We discuss a variety of ways that finances influence marriage. You can learn more about Jeanne and her work on her website. As always, here is Keith’s website. Crystal’s website. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

Crypto and Christ

Love it or hate it, cryptocurrency is here to stay. Once thought of as a fad, cryptocurrency has grabbed the attention of millions of people and even governments. It’s essential to uncover the reasons why someone would want to own cryptocurrency and we ought to understand how it would fit into the lives of those who follow Christ. Thanks for reading Faith and Money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Clayton Cruse is an estate planning attorney who specializes in working with crypto investors. He explains to listeners on a very elementary level how cryptocurrency works along with it’s benefits and downsides. You can contact Clayton through his website The Estate PLLC . As always you can reach Keith Conley through his website True Legacy Financial Planning. Crystal’s website is Canethics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

When Pastors Leave Their Church

This is a very important episode of the Faith and Money Podcast that you shouldn’t miss. Even if you’re not in pastoral ministry, this episode is for you. Have you ever been apart of a church where the pastor resigned? There are many reasons that a pastor could leave a particular role. But more often than not those transitions are filled with conflict, hurt, and bitterness. Too often the gossip that erupts from these situations is scandalous and deeply hurtful. The consequences are pretty serious when the minister is forced to leave a church. It’s a lot different than leaving a job. A minister could take a year or more before they find their next ministry assignment. Many times the biggest consequence is the loss of community. The whole family may feel ostracized, especially if the split was due to the result of sin. The church seems very good at judging, damaging, and destroying it’s shepherd. Thanks for reading Faith and Money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Bill Tom, however, has seen the need for the church to do better and has provided a platform to help both churches and ministers separate more peacefully and without so much trauma for everyone involved. The cost for this service in my estimation is negligible, but the peace and harmony for everyone involved is invaluable. We would love for you to listen to this episode on the Apple Podcast app. Please subscribe, give Crytal 5 stars and leave a positive review. As always, if you have a comment or question for the podcast please send it to us at faithandmoneypodcast@gmail.com Here is our guests websiteKeith’s website is hereCrystal’s website is here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

A Slam Dunk on Real Estate

If you haven’t already don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with your friend, and perhaps an enemy too! Keith can be contacted through his website.Here is Crytal’s website.In this episode, your podcast heroes Keith and Crystal speak with Jake Marvin. After graduating top of his college class in business and economics, Jake spent three years in the banking world working with many real estate investors, which ignited his passion for the real estate industry.  After making a unique career change, he spent two years in Europe doing missionary work and playing professional basketball before returning stateside in 2019.  He is very passionate about personal finance and helping people thrive, and loves how his current role at White Stone Developments allows him to help people reach financial freedom through real estate.  When not helping customers find their perfect investment, you can find him leading his church basketball team, playing fetch or running with his faithful four-legged friend, or slicing drives on the golf course.You can learn more about Jake and his offerings here: * Whitestone Developments* LinkedIn This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

How to Pay Less Taxes in Business

In this episode, Keitha and Crystal speak with Enrolled Agent, Rene Carlos of Summit Tax & Accounting about important decisions which business owners make which will impact their taxes. Thanks for reading Faith and Money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts with valuable content on how to honor the Lord with your wealth.Making the choice to either become an LLC or corporation can greatly improve you tax liability. This decision ought to be taken with great care and we recommend that you speak with a tax professional to make sure that you are taking advantage of every opportunity at your disposal to pay less to the IRS. You can reach Rene at: Summit Tax & Accounting Services This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com

Blended Families, Money and Christ

Blended Families are not a new phenomenon. They are definitely different today than they were 150 years ago or even during the Bible. Combining finances in a blended marriage is uniquely complex and different than other families. The first thing to note is that many blended families financial decisions will involve decisions with ex-spouses or parents not within the home. It’s all too easy to allow past mistakes and the results of failed relationships to carry over into the present. Lupe understands these complexities and loves helping blended families navigate their finances in a way that honors the Lord. You can contact Lupe through her social media and websites. * Website* Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stewardsofthemaster.substack.com