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In this episode of Faithfully Invested, Allen and Stacy Jo tackle a bold Kingdom truth:

God is not impressed by big numbers. He is moved by big trust.

Season 6, Episode 5 — Wealthy vs. Willing… Which One Matters to God? — explores how heaven measures generosity very differently than the world does.

Through the widow’s two coins and Zacchaeus’ radical response to Jesus, we see that God does not evaluate the size of the gift first. He looks at the heart behind it.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why willingness matters more than wealth
• What the widow’s offering teaches about trust
• How Zacchaeus models repentance and surrender
• Why God measures obedience, not public impressiveness
• The difference between worldly metrics and Kingdom metrics
• How to ask God what “big trust” looks like in your life right now

📖 Scripture References:
Mark 12:41–44
Luke 19:1–10
Psalm 24
Romans 8

Reflection Questions:
• What in your life still feels untouchable?
• Where are you measuring like the world instead of trusting like the Kingdom?
• What would big trust look like for you right now?

If this episode ministered to you, share it with someone who needs a fresh Kingdom perspective on generosity, surrender, and trust.

When you are faithfully invested, God brings the increase.

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In this episode of Faithfully Invested, Allen & Stacy Jo tackle a question that can make believers uncomfortable—in the best way:

Are you treating what God gave you as seed… or as security?

We’re continuing the generosity conversation, but not the “safe” kind. We’re talking about sowing with faith, not fear, and confronting the ways generosity gets distorted into:

• Transactional giving (“If I give, God owes me.”)
• Prosperity confusion (blessing = money every time)
• Fear-based hoarding dressed up as wisdom

This episode is rooted in Scripture and real-life obedience—because seed was never meant to stay in your hand.

📖 Scripture Referenced:

• Proverbs 3:5–10
• Proverbs 11:24–25
• 2 Corinthians 9:6–11
• Luke 6:38
• Romans 8 (conviction, not condemnation)

Key Takeaway:
In God’s economy, generosity isn’t loss—it’s alignment.

Reflection Questions:

• Where are you self-protecting from loss instead of sowing?
• What generosity has God been nudging you toward—but you’re waiting until it feels “safe”?
• What seed has God placed in your hand that you’ve been treating like security?

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When you are faithfully invested, God brings the increase.

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In this episode of Faithfully Invested, we explore how your spending habits reveal what you truly worship.

This isn’t about guilt or condemnation. It’s about clarity.

Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)

If that’s true, then your bank statement is more than a financial document — it’s a spiritual mirror.

We unpack how modern consumer culture shapes our desires, how money quietly disciples our hearts, and how to realign our spending with our faith.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why spending reveals your true priorities
• Flesh vs. Spirit (Romans 8:6) in financial decisions
• Why your bank statement can be a discipleship tool
• The Bank Statement Challenge (needs, wants, worship)
• The 24-hour rule for impulse purchases
• How to intentionally store treasure in heaven

Scripture References:
Matthew 6:19–21
Luke 12:34
Romans 8:6
Galatians 5:16–17

Your Action Step This Week:

1. Categorize last month’s spending into needs, wants, and worship.
2. Apply the 24-hour rule to impulse categories.
3. Choose one intentional way to invest in eternity.

God is not looking to condemn your spending.
He is looking to free your heart.

When you are faithfully invested, God brings the increase.

Reviving Recovery: Unbound is now online! We worship, we learn, we break out into gender specific groups and we journal with each other and with the Holy Spirit. If your heart is stirring listening to this, pay attention Healing begins here. Click the link below to join us at Reviving Recovery: Unbound.

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In this episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo, we continue the conversation on biblical stewardship and dive into one of the most debated topics in Christian finances: tithing.

Is tithing Old Testament law? Is it still relevant for New Testament believers? Is it a transaction to earn blessing? Or is it something far deeper?

The truth is simple but challenging: the tithe is not the finish line. It’s the starting line.

Tithing is not about guilt, manipulation, or religious obligation. It is about obedience, trust, and heart transformation. When we tithe, we are not buying God’s favor. We are training our hearts to trust Him more than we trust our paycheck.

If you’ve struggled with confusion, resistance, or analysis paralysis around giving, this episode will help you re-center on what Scripture actually teaches and why obedience precedes understanding.

In This Episode We Discuss:

• Why obedience comes before understanding
• The difference between transaction and transformation
• Why the tithe is training, not a tax
• The danger of using grace as an excuse for disobedience
• Why 10% is the floor, not the ceiling
• How to move from scarcity to trust
• Practical steps to begin or deepen your tithe journey

Scripture References:

Malachi 3:10
Matthew 23:23
Mark 12:41–44
Proverbs 3:5–6
Romans 8:6
John 10:10

Key Takeaways

The tithe is a starting point for spiritual growth.
Obedience creates space for understanding.
God is not a vending machine. He is a faithful provider.
You cannot out-give God.
Generosity begins with surrender, not surplus.

Your Next Step

1. Calculate 10% of your income.
2. Be honest about where you are.
3. Commit to starting.
4. Pray:
   “God, teach me to trust You with my finances. Transform my heart through obedience.”

If this episode challenged or encouraged you, share it with someone who may be wrestling with this topic.

And remember:
When you are faithfully invested, God brings the increase.

Reviving Recovery: Unbound is now online! We worship, we learn, we break out into gender specific groups and we journal with each other and with the Holy Spirit. If your heart is stirring listening to this, pay attention Healing begins here. Click the link below to join us at Reviving Recovery: Unbound.

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Is it your money… or God’s? In this episode of Faithfully Invested, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne tackle the battle between ownership vs stewardship and why the belief “it’s my money” quietly fuels scarcity mindset, stress, control, and hesitation around biblical generosity.

Before we talk about tithing, budgeting, or investing, we have to settle the foundational question: Where does wealth come from? Because when we get this wrong, generosity always feels like a loss. But when we get it right, it becomes alignment with God’s will and God’s way.

✅ In this episode, we unpack:

• Why “it’s my money” is not just a mindset issue, it’s a theology issue
• How entitlement leads to anxiety (and how gratitude breaks it)
• Why scarcity is a trust issue, not a resource issue
• The illusion of control and why the Bible calls wealth “uncertain”
• What changes when you stop being an owner and start being a faithful steward

🛠️ 3 practical moves to start living like a steward:

1. Confess the lie: “Lord, I’ve been acting like the owner.”
2. Change your language: “These are resources God entrusted to me.”
3. Practice open-handed giving this week without calculating the cost.

📖 Scriptures referenced:
Psalm 24:1 • Deuteronomy 8:17–18 • 1 Timothy 6:17 • Proverbs 3:5–10

🎧 Next episode: Tithing — what it means, if it’s still relevant, and how to do it without feeling like you’re drowning financially.

✨ When you’re Faithfully Invested, He brings the increase.

Reviving Recovery: Unbound is now online! We worship, we learn, we break out into gender specific groups and we journal with each other and with the Holy Spirit. If your heart is stirring listening to this, pay attention Healing begins here. Click the link below to join us at Reviving Recovery: Unbound.

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Structural faith, Holy Spirit transformation, Christian recovery, and inner healing are at the heart of this bonus episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo Thorne, drawn from Allen’s book Reviving Recovery: Unbound. If you’re exhausted from trying harder—stuck in cycles of control, fear, addiction, anxiety, or spiritual defeat—this episode is a wake-up call: God isn’t interested in behavior modification. He’s after real transformation from the inside out.

We talk about why head knowledge alone doesn’t change what you believe at the core, how our belief structures are often built from life experiences and trauma, and why freedom requires a truth-providing encounter with Jesus through the Holy Spirit. This is about surrender, rebuilding the foundation of your life, and learning to live from victory—not for victory.

In this episode:

• Structural faith: what you’re building your life on
• The trap of self-sufficiency and the “throne” of control
• The Holy Spirit: helper, guide, and Spirit of truth
• Conviction vs condemnation and why it matters
• Action steps + 7 daily declarations for daily surrender
• Invitation to join Reviving Recovery: Unbound (12-week cycles)

📌 Next Step: Identify what you’re trying to control and release it to the Holy Spirit—then practice “listen, wait, obey.”

Reviving Recovery: Unbound is now online! We worship, we learn, we break out into gender specific groups and we journal with each other and with the Holy Spirit. If your heart is stirring listening to this, pay attention Healing begins here. Click the link below to join us at Reviving Recovery: Unbound.

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In this episode, Allen and Stacy Jo Thorne discuss the importance of unity in relationships, particularly in marriage and community. They emphasize the need for intentionality, communication, and emotional connection to overcome challenges such as miscommunication and stress. The conversation highlights the role of forgiveness, shared spiritual pursuits, and the power of speaking life into one another. The hosts encourage listeners to take actionable steps towards strengthening unity in their relationships, reminding them that they are better together with Christ at the center.

Unity is powerful and essential in relationships.

• Intentionality is key to maintaining unity.
• Miscommunication and stress can challenge unity.
• Emotions can reveal areas needing growth.
• Comparison can undermine unity in relationships.
• Failure is not the end; it's a learning opportunity.
• Silent struggles can lead to feelings of isolation.
• Community support is vital for unity.
• Prayer and communication strengthen relationships.
• Forgiveness is crucial for maintaining unity.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction: A Personal Touch

01:52 The Importance of Unity

04:18 Challenges to Unity

10:30 Navigating Miscommunication

12:48 The Role of Emotions in Relationships

20:08 Silent Struggles and Isolation

22:26 Spiritual Protection Through Unity

24:31 Building Community and Support

27:04 Intentional Connections in Faith

30:41 Speaking Life and Encouragement

37:06 The Power of Forgiveness

38:53 Shared Spiritual Pursuits

41:06 Action Steps for Unity

44:01 Conclusion: The Blessings of Unity

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Finding peace amidst chaos is not about escaping life’s noise. It’s about anchoring your heart in Jesus. In this episode of Faithfully Invested with Allen & Stacy Jo, we talk honestly about anxiety, overthinking, mental exhaustion, and how believers can walk in God’s peace even when life feels overwhelming.

Anxiety doesn’t wait for permission, and it doesn’t disappear just because we believe. But Jesus promised peace that does not shake under pressure.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why anxiety is one of the biggest battles today
• How peace is received, not earned
• The role of the Holy Spirit in governing the mind
• The flesh vs. Spirit battle (Romans 8:6)
• Guarding your heart against peace-stealers
• Renewing your mind as a daily discipline
• Using peace as a weapon against fear and confusion

📖 Scriptures Referenced:
John 14:27 | Philippians 4:6–7 | Romans 8:6 | Ephesians 6 | Matthew 11:28–29

📌 Takeaway:
Peace is not fragile. It is authoritative. When you choose peace, you choose spiritual authority.

Stay Faithfully Invested — because when you invest in His Kingdom, He brings the increase.

Reviving Recovery: Unbound is now online! We worship, we learn, we break out into gender specific groups and we journal with each other and with the Holy Spirit. If your heart is stirring listening to this, pay attention Healing begins here. Click the link below to join us at Reviving Recovery: Unbound.

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