Can you chase financial health without falling into idolatry? What does it really mean to trust God with your wallet?

Join hosts Willie and Mark for an open-hearted, authentic conversation in this episode of AMEN (A Man’s Evangelical Narrative). Through personal stories, spiritual conviction, and biblical principles, they explore how Christians can thrive financially without being ruled by wealth. This isn’t about prosperity gospel or shame—it’s about stewardship, sacrifice, and choosing kingdom over comfort. Filled with practical wisdom and real-life insight, this episode challenges and encourages anyone wrestling with money, giving, and trust in God.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why financial obedience reflects spiritual maturity
• Matthew 6:24 – you can’t serve both God and money
• Will’s story of turning away from rap to follow God's calling
• Living paycheck to paycheck and still trusting in provision
• Luke 16:10–11 – faithfulness in small things
• The discipline of budgeting as an act of worship
• The weight of debt and strategies to overcome it
• 2 Corinthians 9:7 – God loves a cheerful giver
• Building trust in your church community through generosity
• How giving shifts your mindset from scarcity to abundance

WHO WILL LOVE THIS EPISODE:

• Individuals seeking spiritual growth
• Christians exploring everyday faith
• Those navigating personal and spiritual challenges
• Believers wrestling with finances, debt, or giving
• Anyone trying to align money habits with biblical values

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro: Why money needs to be talked about

01:41 – What if we gave like we show off?

03:02 – Will’s journey from music to ministry

04:29 – Matthew 6:24 – God vs. money

05:57 – Living check to check: provision and peace

08:45 – Luke 16:10 – faithful in little, faithful in much

12:25 – Budgeting as spiritual discipline

14:49 – Debt, freedom, and the snowball method

17:58 – 2 Corinthians 9:7 – cheerful, not reluctant giving

20:55 – Trusting God and your community with generosity

25:07 – Tithing, consistency, and mindset shift

28:04 – Wealth as a tool, not a trophy

30:32 – Closing encouragement and prayer

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Matthew 6:24
• Luke 16:10–11
• 2 Corinthians 9:7

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