Purpose Without Apology

Keeping it in the Family: Building Generational Blessings

What Happens in the Family: Breaking Generational Curses

REWIND: The Reset

REWIND: Facing the Darkness: My Battle with Depression (Part 2)

REWIND: Facing the Darkness: My Battle with Depression (Part 1)

REWIND: The Purpose of Pain

REWIND: Get Your House in Order: Budgeting Made Simple (Part 2)

REWIND: Get Your House in Order: Budgeting Made Simple (Part 1)

REWIND: 5 Ways I'm Teaching My Kids About Money

In this week&apos;s episode, I talk about my favorite personal finance books and how they improved my life. If you need help getting your money right, these books are a great place to start!Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor or CPA. The details of this podcast are shared for informational purposes only. Please seek assistance from a certified finance professional who can help you with your unique situation.Show Notes:Financial Peace Revisited/The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey Dave Ramsey is one of the most well-known personal finance experts in our generation. I took his Financial Peace University course and read his book, Financial Peace Revisited, when I was in my early 20&apos;s.I haven&apos;t read The Total Money Makeover, but since that&apos;s his most popular book and most of the principles overlap with Financial Peace Revisited, I included both here.Dave Ramsey is best known for creating the Baby Steps to help people get out of debt and build wealth.I don&apos;t agree with all of Dave Ramsey&apos;s teachings (particularly about eliminating debt), but his materials provide a solid foundation in personal finance overall.Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiRobert Kiyosaki is another well-known personal finance expert whose teachings are on the opposite end of the spectrum as Dave Ramsey. One of the major takeaways for me in this book was the idea that "the poor work for money, while the rich make money work for them". Kiyosaki is also known for his argument that "your house is not an asset." Assets, according to him, are things that put money in your pocket, while liabilities take money out. Therefore, the fastest way to build wealth is to buy as many assets as possible. The Cashflow Quadrant by Robert KiyosakiIn this book, Robert Kiyosaki takes a lot of the ideas he explained in Rich Dad, Poor Dad and expands on them. The Cashflow Quadrant is a helpful visual for these new ideas.In summary, the "E Quadrant" (which stands for "Employee") and the "S Quadrant" (which stands for "Small Business") are on the left side of the quadrant. It is generally more difficult to build wealth from these quadrants.The "B Quadrant" (which stands for "Business Owner") and the "I Quadrant" (which stands for "Investor") are on the right side of the quadrant. Most wealth is built from these quadrants.The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. StanleyHere in the U.S., we associate wealthy people with lavish lifestyles, like actors, musicians and athletes. I love the way Thomas Stanley turns this notion on its head.Based on detailed research, Stanley describes how the "average" American millionaire  looks, thinks and behaves, and the results are often quite surprising.Family Wealth: Keeping it in the Family by James E. Hughes, Jr.Hughes describes how families keep their wealth from one generation to the next.He also explains the details of trusts, intergenerational family meetings and limiting taxes.Action Step: Read or listen to the audio version of one of the books on this list.

REWIND: 5 Personal Finance Books That Changed My Life

5 Ways Christians Hurt Their Witness (And How to Fix It)

Escaping the Comparison Trap

Journey of a Builder: Lessons From Nehemiah

Why Leveling Up Means Saying No

Guiding Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15 - “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...”Can I be real for a minute? As Christians, we can get so enamored with the idea of being Christians that we forget to step back and consider why we believe what we believe. If a nonbeliever came up to us and asked us why we made the decision to accept Christ as Savior, what would we say? Would we even have an answer? Recently, the Lord challenged me to consider this question for myself, and these are the answers that came to mind.I believe in Jesus because there is compelling evidence to suggest that He lived.There isn’t much physical evidence of Christ’s existence, but archaeologists have discovered remnants that point to both Nazareth (Jesus’ hometown) and the type of Roman crucifixion that Jesus suffered in the New Testament.Jesus was mentioned in documents written by both Jewish and Roman historians in the decades after His death, and these writings corroborate certain details in the New Testament, such as the mention of Pontius Pilate.Many of these texts were written by people who did not identify themselves as Christians and had no reason to lie.I believe in Jesus because the Bible makes sense to me.The Bible answers all of my major questions about life and humanity. It addresses everything from why there is evil in the world to where we go after we die.The Bible is the only book I’ve ever read that affects me differently no matter how many times I read it. I’ve read other sacred texts before, and they’ve never given me that experience.“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword” (Hebrews 4:12)I believe in Jesus because He gives my life hope and purpose.Paul said that if our hope in Christ is only for this world, we should be pitied more than anyone else (1 Corinthians 15:19).My cousin Dana passed away at 20, and my belief in Jesus gives me hope that I’ll see her again.I believe in Jesus because He stands apart from other religious figures.When you look at most of the major world religions, they are very similar in the principles they teach. The one area where they differ is in what they believe about Jesus.Jesus is the only religious figure that identifies Himself as the one way to God (John 14:6).I believe in Jesus because I’ve encountered Him for myself.Although I grew up in a Christian household, I didn’t really experience the power of Jesus for myself until He freed me from depression.People can discredit the idea of Jesus as Messiah all they want, but they can never take away your personal testimony.Action Step: Why did you decide to become a Christian? Do you relate to any of the reasons I gave for my belief? Sit down with a Christian friend and engage in a mock debate about the merits of Christianity.References:https://www.history.com/news/was-jesus-real-historical-evidence

Why I Believe in Jesus

Purpose Without Apology is a faith-based podcast geared toward millennial women who think outside the box. Our mission is to help women experience healthy, life-giving relationships, teach them how to leave a legacy of wealth and righteousness, and empower them to walk in their God-given purpose. If you're ready to live out your full potential and need help getting started, this is the podcast for you!

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