Stay ConnectedOn the Faith in Finance Podcast we discuss personal finance, intentional living, and value aligned spending by sharing inspiring stories and practical tips to help you steward your finances in a way that honors God and builds your faith (and wealth) for the present and generations to come.
Join me, Adrian Hildebrand, as my guests and I share our hearts and knowledge to teach you how to have faith in God, yourself, and your finances.
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What does the Scripture say about handling God’s money, His way? How can we handle money God’s way? I’m outlining a set of Scripture in today’s episode and giving some tips on how to honor God with your finances.
It’s been a long time, my friend. Listen to today’s episode to get an update on what’s to come for the show.
Katie Jones has always been finance and business-minded. In high school, she really had two activities in life: her job and church activities. The only thing she was really taught about money was how to save it. She didn't know what she was saving for though.
She went to a small Christian college in Colorado and throughout her college career, she always had at least one job and at times I had 3. She was blessed to have fallen in love with a man who is very frugal. When they met, she was working for a leasing agent for a property management firm. She worked there until God made it clear that property management was not the place she was meant to be, however, she did love real estate in general.
While working there, she developed an interest in real estate investing and was determined to become an investor herself. Somehow, she got her risk-averse, youth pastor husband on board, and only 3 months after getting married, they bought their first rental property. She quit her job at the property management firm, followed God's call to start a blog, and help out a real estate brokerage with showings.
Katie is passionate about teaching people how to implement their faith into their investing, their businesses, and their finances. "I believe we are all called to full-time ministry wherever we are at. It is super rewarding to educate people about real estate, finances, and entrepreneurship. I admit that I am nowhere near an expert in any of these things, but I am dedicated to self-educating because I believe it is right where God has called me to be!"
Join me as I chat with Ramsey Personality & Dave Ramsey's Daughter, Rachel Cruze about her new book "Know Yourself, Know Your Money" which can be ordered here!
What does it look like to give God through our story? Even when it's hard? Even when our financial position isn't perfect? Even after loss & grief?
How can we set practical financial goals?
How do we find the balance between trusting God to provide but also having a plan?
All this & more in this episode with Angela Floyd from Focused Financial Coaching.
Episode 54: Have you ever heard a story about someone’s life and thought, “Man, that’s just too good to be true.”? Yeah, me too. Until I decided that learning about how people have done incredible things and being inspired by them is far better than being envious of them. Rachel Jones from Money Hacking Mama, has one of those stories you might be envious of. However, with hard work, a little ingenuity, and plain old common sense, Rachel has created an incredible life for herself. Full episode show notes at faithinfinance.org/blog/thinking-about-money-differently!
Episode 53: Life has a way of pushing us into our destiny if you will. Some of us decide to take the path of least resistance and some of us decide to jump all in to what God has for us and is wanting to do through us. Today’s guest, Laura Coleman, is no exception to this. She took one of her biggest dreams, worst heartache, career, and passion and made it her life and business. Full episode show notes & links! Visit Laura at FamilyMoneyCoaching.org
Episode 52 Some of you read this title & thought, “Okay, Mom. Duh.” But do we really understand that all of our actions have consequences? Today, I'm sharing a personal story and 6 tips for you to use to get your financial life on track TODAY. Links & full episode show notes. Follow me on Instagram!
Episode 51 Rocky Lalvani an immigrant to the USA. His parents came to the USA with $25 when he was 2. He watched how you can gain economic success over a short period of time. There was always money conversation between adults as he was growing up and success was just assumed. He didn't realize so many people had money scripts and hangups over money & he also found out money doesn't buy happiness. Now he helps people to achieve harmony in life with regards to health, wealth, time, relationships, and spirituality. You have to be clear on your purpose and create the right mindsets to have success. Check out Rock's website & podcast over at RicherSoul.com
Episode 50 Money Muse was founded in 2018 by Stephanie Xenos to help women save more and invest smarter, so they can experience true freedom. Stephanie promotes financial literacy and independence via budgeting, saving, and investing. Oh, and she's also retired to financial independence from a career in rocket science at 32. Got interested in money at a young age after watching her mother not be able to leave an abusive man for financial reasons.
Episode 49 interview with Hannah Winslow.
Episode #48 Full episode show notes available at Being Content & Unconventional Investing.
#47 I know there are a lot of assumptions, preconceived notions, and "myths" about what God has to say about money. On the contrary, many Scriptures do give us direction and instruction about how to handle money, specifically, debt. Today, I'm outlining four things the Bible does say about debt. Full episode show notes are available at What Does The Bible Say About Debt? Follow me on Instagram!
Episode #46 Are you acting as the owner of your life? Today's guests, George and Mary-Lynn Kreuger from Bigg Success believe that the entrepreneurial mindset can help you create your own personal economy, so you don’t worry about the future. Personal finance can help you find financial freedom in the long run. Personal entrepreneurship can help you get there faster. Check out www.faithinfinance.org/blog/episode46 for today's show notes and all links discussed! ---
Episode #45 What does your "dream life" look like? Are you debt-free? Do you live in the country on a farm? What about your career? Are you working in your gifts and calling? Do you have children? Do you have enough money to live on for the rest of your life without working anymore? In episode 45 of the Faith in Finance Podcast, I'm talking with Jen Smith from Modern Frugality and The Frugal Friends Podcast about these questions and more. Full episode show notes and links for everything discussed at Faithinfinance.org/blog/episode45
Episode #44 How can we honor God with our finances? What does God have to say about how we handle our money? Listen in for 3 practical ways in which you can honor God with your finances. You can read the full article at the Dainty Jewell's Blog. Full episode show notes are at faithinfinance.org/blog/episode44
Episode 43: There are some things we can do during a pandemic to alleviate the stress. I want to point out some ways in which we can deal with our money during a crisis. Everyone’s situation is different, but some key things can be done in these situations. You can download my FREE checklist and full episode show notes at faithinfinance.org/blog/episode43
Episode #42 If you're feeling like you'll never get out of debt and need a good motivation story, this one's for you! Full episode show notes are at faithinfinance.org/blog/episode42
Episode #41 This episode is a huge reminder of why I preach value-aligned spending. This week I'm sharing a letter from a dear friend of mine, Ross. Ross was the guy in school who looked as if he had everything figured out-- he was valedictorian, was accepted into a prestigious college, and was going into the STEM career field. Fast forward &, he’s living in a remote village in Guinea, West Africa as a volunteer for the Peace Corps. Listen in to hear how he fully embodies value aligned spending and living. And how life is truly worth the adventure! Full episode show notes at faithinfinance.org/blog/episode41
Ep. #40 Today I am airing the first coaching call with one of my new clients, Breanna. She is a recent college graduate who wants to get a head start on healthy financial habits. We cover her current debt, expense, and income situations plus brainstorm ways she can get creative with her income stream. Toward the end, you’ll hear some simple but impactful action items that Breanna can take. This is a taste of what a financial coach can do for you! Sign up for my free online training: faithinfinance.org/budget Full episode show notes: faithinfinance.org/blog/episode40
Episode #39: Dustin Heiner, owner of Master Passive Income, asked himself this same question after the birth of his fourth child. He had just received a two-week notice that he was to be laid off from his government job. After reading a book on real estate investing, he decided to try it out for himself. He never looked back. Listen in to learn how you can get started with real estate investing today, too. www.faithinfinance.org/blog/episode39
Episode #38: I'm sharing updates from my Intentional Spend Year for February but also sharing some really big and exciting news with some encouragement for you!! Visit my Website! Follow me on Instagram! Shoot me an email: adrian@faithinfinance.org Impact Junkie
Episode 37: This week on the Faith in Finance Podcast, Andrew Kerr, owner of FIbyREI, is on the show. His money story is largely unconventional, which I think makes this episode so relatable. He also is a master of house hacking, which reduces his biggest monthly expense— his mortgage. This episode is for you if you’re ready to dip your toes into the world of real estate, or even if you want to be creative with your income. Full episode show notes and all the links discussed at www.faithinfinance.org/blog/episode37
Episode #36: On today’s episode of Faith in Finance I am FINALLY sharing our debt-free journey. You’ll learn how we did it plus a few things that I wish I would have known or done differently. Fair warning, I go on a few tangents because this is something that I’m 100% passionate about. I know it’s so easy to fall to the victim mentality and make excuses for why you cannot get out of debt, but it’s time to get creative with what you CAN do to take that first step forward. My goal is that you’ll leave this episode with hope and motivation to be more intentional with your own debt free journey! Full episode show notes at www.faithinfinance.org/blog/episode36
Episode #35: How does speaking fit into your life? You’ll love this episode if you’re thinking of adding speaking to your portfolio, wanting to gain confidence in public speaking, in any kind of leadership or management position, or if you’re thinking of making the leap to become an entrepreneur. Check out the full episode show notes at www.faithinfinance.org/blog/episode35 & get your preorder of Grant's book for some bonuses and free content!
Episode 34: Ready to hear my first update on my year of intentional spending? Full disclosure, I wasn’t perfect during this first month, but I am still beyond proud of myself and have already learned a lot that I want to share with you. So, listen in as I review my rules for intentional spending and give you some actionable steps that you can take to make every dollar count. This is the first of many updates and I’m so excited to have you along for this journey. Check out the full episode show notes by clicking here. Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast & share with a friend if you're enjoying! :)
You can view the full episode show notes by visiting www.faithinfinance.org/blog/episode33
Are you allowing yourself to dream enough?
This week on the Faith in Finance Podcast, I’m sharing my goals for 2020 and how I plan for them, but just as important, I’m sharing my dreams for the future. I think it’s wonderful to share our visions and dreams within the right context, not only for accountability, but for the vulnerability and speaking those dreams in faith! So, grab your own goal planner, get cozy, and let’s dream together!
After listening in, head on over to Instagram and shoot me a DM and let me know some of your personal, professional, or spiritual goals!
You can check out full episode notes here.
Chris Browning, analyst by day and the host of Popcorn Finance by night, is joining me on the show today. His goal is to help you understand your finances better in the amount of time it takes you to pop a bag of popcorn! We’re chatting about his debt-free journey, his obsession with tiny homes, and the one tactical thing that he suggests you do to kick start accomplishing your goals. For the full episode show notes & for links discussed in this episode click here. Want to save $1000? Sign up for my FREE email training by clicking here.
Joseph Sangl, business owner, author, and leading teacher of personal finances, joins me on the show today. We talk about the catalytic moment that started his debt free journey and how helping others do the same has turned into his life’s purpose. If you’re just getting started on your journey this episode is packed with a ton of actionable (and simple) steps that you can take today. You can check out the full episode show notes by visiting: www.faithinfinance.org/blog/episode30 Follow me on Instagram! Follow me on Facebook! Email me at adrian@faithinfinance.org
Celebrating one year of the Faith in Finance podcast & sharing with your our wins from 2019!
I'm sharing the rules/guidelines I've set for myself for my Intentional Spend Year in 2020! The idea was inspired by Cait Flanders and her memoir "The Year of Less." The idea is to spend money and time more intentionally! Minimalism has changed my life and but I need to get back to basics and wanted to share this journey with you all as well!
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Finding contentment and having a financial family plan! Chatting with my friend Kristen Moore. Follow Dustin & Kristen on Instagram! FaithinFinance.org Follow me on Instagram! adrian@faithinfinance.org
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Think you have to take out a BUNCH of student loans to go to college or send your kiddo to college? Think again! That's exactly why Anthony O'Neal is on the podcast today! He is talking with us about his new book "Debt Free Degree" (which you can purchase here)!
Anthony is a Dave Ramsey Personality! I mean, how cool is that?!!?!?! We love some Papa Dave & the crew around here, so I KNOW you will love Anthony! At nineteen, Anthony was deep in debt and short on hope with no direction of where life was headed. After hitting rock bottom, he turned his life around and committed to helping students find and pursue their passions.
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My conversation with LaRae Garcia Financial Social Worker who works at a nonprofit organization in an anti poverty program where she uses counseling techniques and financial coaching to address mental, emotional, and behavioral changes surrounding finances to help assist families to transition from poverty or financial instability into self-sufficiency!
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Shoot me an email adrian@faithinfinance.org if you listened all the way to the end of the podcast- YOU KNOW WHY! :)
Today I’m talking with my friend Sean Filsinger. We talk everything from entrepreneurship, debt payoff, home ownership, career changes, following God, & preparing for opportunity. Sean is kind enough to share his story but also, his ministry with us as he prays for each of you at the very end of this episode. We truly felt God during our whole conversation & I hope you are inspired & encouraged as well.
Hey friends! In today's episode, I'm sharing my interview from the Growing Gracefully Podcast with host Ashlie Gorley! I am diving deep into my story with money, debt freedom, and general personal finance knowledge. I always love hearing stories of other's to see where they came from and to learn more about them so I hope that this interview encourages and inspires you to take action exactly where you are. Keep the faith, my friend! You can listen and subscribe to the Growing Gracefully Podcast on Apple Podcast! You can also follow the Growing Gracefully Podcast on Instagram! Make sure you get signed up for my FREE online training: Teach Me How to Start a Budget by clicking here! Follow me on Instagram! Visit my website!
In today's episode, I'm chatting with Financial Coach, Kendall Berry of Berry Personal Finance, LLC. In 2016, Kendall and her husband were living the American newlywed dream: Great jobs, great income. They wanted to start a family but they were also deeply in debt with car payments, credit cards, student loans, and a new mortgage. Kendall wanted so badly to stay home with her children someday and knew that in order to do so, they would need to pay off their debts and live comfortably on her husband's salary. This was the catalyst that helped the Berry's start getting their financial life in order. That year, they took Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University class at their church and started getting on a plan to pay off their debt immediately. It took them about 8 months to pay off $50,000 in debt! They have built an emergency fund and improved their financial situation by about $100k since then. Once their debts were paid, Kendal was burnt out at her job as a social worker. They were also having trouble getting pregnant and with that, they decided that Kendall could finally come home and rest. After a couple months of rest and restoration, Kendall started thinking about how she could bring in an income and do something she loved, which is why she is now a financial coach! Kendall is passionate about all things personal finance but most passionate about making sure people have an emergency fund and a down payment before buying their first home. We talk about all the things including debt payoff, starting a business, trusting God, the sometimes terror of being a homeowner, emergency funds, Ramit Sathi (personal finance guru), how God can use our stories to make something beautiful for His glory. Make sure you click here to check out her website, or here to follow her on Instagram! If you'd like to sign up for my FREE online training, Teach Me How to Start a Budget, click here and just enter your email address! Please leave a review, share with a friend, and keep spreading the financial love with your friends! Follow me on Instagram! Book me to speak at your next event!
Today I’m chatting with Hannah Billingsley. Hannah is the owner of Mod Sportswear and resides in the Chicago-land area. We talk about everything from Dave Ramsey, entrepreneurship, investing, submitting to a financial plan, and childhood memories with money! This is an awesome conversation with Hannah and I know you’re going to learn something valuable today!
I know I can’t be the only one! Learn about the concept of cash envelopes & a different alternative in today’s episode. Hear me out all the way to the end because I think you will understand my way of thinking. For the episode show notes click here! Connect with me on Instagram! Connect with me on Facebook!
If you have ever received a letter from the IRS that scared you, you’ll wanna listen to this episode. I’m telling you about a situation that happened to be just yesterday!! Please, please, please don’t make the same mistakes I have. I share five reasons why you absolutely need a CPA to do your taxes every year.
Have you ever wanted to spend more time doing the things you love or spending time with the people you love? Then you absolutely want to listen to this interview with my new friend, Bradley Rice. Brad grew up in a normal family, with a pretty normal life, and got a normal degree, and started what seemed to be a normal job. But, Brad has found a way to do some extraordinary things with his seemingly normal life. We talk about the concept of Lifestyle Design and how Brad has created the life he wants to live by using money as a tool to do so. Brad has also been featured in a couple of other podcasts! He was on the ChooseFI podcast and the FI Show! You can also reach out to Brad on Facebook! Visit us on the web! Visit us on Instagram! Visit us on Facebook!
Have you ever felt so burnt out after doing something that required a lot of brain power, determination, grit, and hyper-focus? Have you ever wondered if there's more to life than paying off debt? Or moving from one corporate job to another? Or starting a new career? You are definitely not alone & Kyle Depiesse shares his story about these exact things in this episode. We discuss ways to build better habits (for life in general), how to retreat and rest, and a really fun life hack about Social Security! (Okay, maybe not a "hack" but definitely useful information!) If you are wanting to hear an inspiring story and learn tips on how to find fulfillment & rest in your life, you do not want to skip out on this episode! Even at the very end Kyle is dishing out some great wisdom! You can connect with Kyle on his website and Instagram, and LinkedIn! Faith in Finance
In today’s episode, I share a personal testimony about our financial journey and encouragement for your own. Remember, wherever you are, God is with you. Be encouraged.
Kristen & Dustin met at Indiana Bible College & were married shortly after they graduated! They started learning about finances together in Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. This set them on a trajectory that changed the scope of their whole life! You will enjoy today’s story because it is the story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things! (They are actually pretty remarkable but you get what I mean!) Follow them on IG: @familyandfinance & schedule a Financial Coaching session with them on their website at: familyandfinancecoaching.as.me/schedule.php
A Conversation With My Twin Sister: How Personal Habits, Behavior, Personality, & Childhood Affect Our Money Mindset I interviewed my twin sister, Emily Hawkins, for this episode! She brings some great insight into careers, marriage & money, college, how personality affects our money habits, childhood, and some funny stories along the way. You'll learn a few practical tips about career "hacking" or optimizing the career path you're already in to work toward something else, ROI on student loans & picking a major that supports that, & about a certain kind of mortgage loan that requires 0% down! If you are enjoying the podcast, please subscribe, review, and share with all your friends! Visit the website! Follow Faith in Finance on Instagram! Like us on Facebook!
In this episode, I’m encouraging you to keep moving forward. Stop living in the past & start making steps today toward a better future. Anchor Voice Messages
Today I’m talking with Ronnie Kinsey about his book Mending Your Money. You can follow Ronnie on Instagram @theronniekinsey & purchase his book on Amazon here! Visit Faith in Finance on the web! This episode is sponsored by: Anchor Voice Messages • Ronnie Kinsey interview
In this episode, I’m talking to my friend Kayleigh Cowles about how she paid off over $52,000 in debt! You can follow Kayleigh on IG @kayleigh.cowles 😁
In this week’s episode, I’m airing the first ever Faith in Finance interview with two very special guests, Jason & Hillary Lowther. Jason & Hillary are both civil engineers who live financially responsible lives by being debt free & investing regularly. They talk about how the topic of money was presented to them as kids & how it shaped their mindsets. They also talk about the importance of discussing financial matters BEFORE a couple gets married! We of course touch on the subject of student loans (my favorite tangent😆) & how going to college with little to no debt IS possible & the importance of getting a return on your investment when going to college. We dive into so many other things but their story is inspiring, insightful, & faith-building.
How would you feel if you had some money tucked away for those one-off situations that come out of nowhere & put you in a bind? I bet you’d feel AWESOME! That’s exactly what an emergency fund will make you feel like; awesome! That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode: Emergency Funds, what each emergency fund needs, & how having one will benefit you.
I have a really great conversation with my friends Amber & Kalee about what it means to spend money on what you value. Amber also reference this episode one of my favorite podcasts, Choose FI. You will definitely want to take a listen to this! If you are enjoying the podcast (or not enjoying LOL) please rate, subscribe, and review! You can find me on IG @faith.in.finance or email me at adrian@faithinfinance.org Keep the faith, my friends.
In this episode I reference an article I read from The Motley Fool titled “6 Disturbing Personal Finance Trends Americans Should Be Aware Of”. These trends are staggering and will provide a ton of insight for you. I also share my views and thoughts about the student debt crisis and what we can do to fix it. You can always find me on Instagram @faith.in.finance or email me at adrian@faithinfinace.org If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave a review, rate, subscribe, and share with your friends. :)
You CAN do it. Getting your financial life together starts with the right MINDSET.
In the most raw episode yet, I discuss my journey for finding a love and passion for personal finance. Today’s show sponsors are: Anchor anchor.fm & Brandless brandless.com Follow me on IG: @faith.in.finance Email: adrian@faithinfinance.org If you’re enjoying this podcast, please share with your friends, subscribe, & rate. Keep the faith, my friends.
In this episode, I give you some personal life updates and some encouragement & 3 actionable takeaways.
In this episode you’ll learn how my husband and I budget biweekly! Enjoy!
Welcome to the Faith in Finance podcast! My name is Adrian Hildebrand & I am THRILLED that you’ve decided to listen in today & hope that you will join me every week hereafter! Today, you’ll learn a little about me, our money story, & some financial goals we’ve set up for 2019! Thanks for listening in!
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