In this deeply personal and transparent episode, Bri shares her journey from financial stability to nearly $100,000 in credit card debt — and back again. After leaving a high-paying job in obedience to God, she faced unexpected hardship, spiritual pruning, and what felt like failure.

But God wasn’t done.

You’ll hear:

• The real cost of delayed obedience and emotional spending
• Why even good intentions can lead to poor money decisions
• How the story of the prodigal son mirrors modern financial struggles
• What it really means to rebuild your finances with faith and wisdom
• Encouragement for those silently ashamed of their past financial mistakes

📖 Featured Scripture: Luke 15, Proverbs 24:16, Isaiah 43:18-19, Joel 2:25 🔧 Tools Mentioned: The Making of a Monarch, Position to Prosper, Budget Worksheets 🕊️ Theme: Grace, Redemption, Obedience, Stewardship

📍Ready to start rebuilding?

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In this powerful episode, Bri Smith, CPA, shares the real key to breakthrough: obedience. It wasn’t marketing. It wasn’t hustle. It was God. When Bri committed to seeking Him first—through fasting, prayer, and daily time in the Word—God moved in miraculous ways.

You’ll hear her testimony of loss, revival, and how spiritual obedience unlocked her biggest week in business. This episode challenges you to stop treating God like a transaction and start pursuing a real relationship with Him.

What You’ll Learn: • Why delayed obedience is dangerous • The secret to kingdom wealth (Deuteronomy 28) • How Bri built wealth God's way—not the world's way • A challenge to invite God into your daily routine

🎯 Take the 7-Day Challenge: Spend time with God daily and watch what happens.

📖 Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:33 | Deuteronomy 28 | Hebrews 11:6

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What does it really mean to have faith like a child?

In this heartwarming and powerful episode, Bri is joined by her daughter Monica to unpack the kind of faith Jesus praised in Luke 18:17 — the simple, trusting belief of a child. Monica shares what prayer means to her, how she handled unanswered prayers, and why she chose to give her life to Christ at a young age.

💛 Whether you’re a parent, a believer in need of a faith reset, or someone who’s been struggling to trust God again — this episode is your invitation to return to the basics and believe again.

🧠 What We Cover:

• What childlike faith looks like in real life
• How kids respond to spiritual disappointment
• Monica’s daily Bible reading journey (and how it inspired Bri!)
• Why trust often comes easier when it hasn’t been broken
• Tips for rebuilding your relationship with God — one small step at a time

📖 Scripture Reference: Luke 18:15–17 — “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

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