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'Where Your Treasure Is...': The Podcast where Faith and Finance Meet

'Where Your Treasure Is...': The Podcast where Faith and Finance Meet

著者： Simon Glazier and Bex Elder
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How does Christian teaching on managing our finances well tie in with the modern UK financial system? Your hosts, Simon Glazier & Bex Elder, will help you navigate the key issues of financial planning and advice with reflections on, and references to, key biblical principles that should underpin our approach to money, wealth and possessions.Copyright 2026 Simon Glazier and Bex Elder キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ 個人的成功 社会科学 聖職・福音主義 自己啓発
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  • S13 Ep1 Financial Crises: What, Why and How?

    S13 Ep1 Financial Crises: What, Why and How?
    2026/09/01

    Simon and Bex introduce their new ‘Financial Crises’ season, explaining what they hope listeners will find interesting and helpful in it. They start by discussing what financial crises are, why they happen and how we can respond to them.

    Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following:

    • Simon introduces the season by commenting that financial crises are significant because they can affect any or all of us at any time and can have a really significant impact on people’s lives. [01:38] Bex then outlines the content of the season, which will include Ponzi Schemes, Rogue Traders and Financial Bubbles before concluding with an episode on Boom, Bust and Belief. [02:44]
    • Simon explains that this first episode will pose a number of questions around financial crises [03:45], the first one (asked by Bex) being, ‘Are financial crises happening more regularly?’ [04:39]
    • When asked to define the distinctive nature of financial crises, Simon suggests that it is their scale – geographically and financially – that makes them stand out. [06:37]
    • Financial crises are also sufficiently frequent and widespread to mean that they are likely to affect each one of us at one or more points in our lives. [09:25] Moreover, they can affect us very significantly even if the core element of the crisis is happening many miles away and has nothing to do with us in terms of its nature and causes. [10:51]
    • Each financial crisis that we encounter raises the question of how, as Christians, we should respond to such an unsettling and difficult situation. [12:28] What does a godly and trusting response look like, and how can we support our community and individuals rocked by adverse events when we are affected by them as well? [13:57]
    • Bex cites Job as a biblical example of an individual who has to grapple with how best to maintain his faith and trust in God under the most trying of circumstances. [16:25] Ultimately, in chapter 42 verses 1-3 of the book of the Bible bearing his name, Job acknowledges God’s sovereignty and accepts that not every ‘Why?’ question can be answered in this life: ‘Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely, I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.”.’ [19:13]
    • Simon concludes by encouraging listeners to tune in to subsequent episodes of this season if they are interested in exploring how best to respond to financial crises. The next episode will focus on financial crises in the Bible, which were often triggered by war and/or famine. [20:31]

    Suggestions or feedback arising from this episode can be sent via email to whereyourtreasureis@freerangepodcasting.co.uk while messages via Instagram should be directed to @whereyourtreasureispodcast.

    Our Instagram page will also provide you with additional content and features.

    This show has been brought to you by Free Range Podcasting.

    You can sign up to receive news and updates about this podcast by filling out the brief form to which you will be taken when clicking here: https://where-your-treasure-is.kit.com/13c7b5fec6
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    22 分
  • S13 Bonus Ep3 Talking Faith and Finance with Dave McCarthy, Lead Pastor of Westhill Community Church

    S13 Bonus Ep3 Talking Faith and Finance with Dave McCarthy, Lead Pastor of Westhill Community Church
    2026/07/28
    In the third bonus episode of Season 13, Simon and Bex talk faith and finance with Dave McCarthy, Lead Pastor of Westhill Community Church in Aberdeenshire.Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following:Dave’ introduces himself [01:26] and describes how he became an unexpected convert to Christianity. [02:22]Dave’s journey into church leadership also had some surprising elements, including dropping out of university but then being accepted for ordination in a remarkably brief time frame. [05:11]Church leadership training at that time did not include financial understanding and management; instead, the relevant skills and knowledge had to be picked up on the job, once appointed to a position of responsibility within a church. [08:01]A couple of Bible verses that have been particularly significant for Dave have been Matthew 6.21 (‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’) and Psalm 50.10 (‘For every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.). Dave describes the latter as ‘a really powerful verse’ and one that ‘I always have… in my head’ when ‘we’ve got to find resources from somewhere’. [09:02]For Dave, the best way of communicating godly truths about financial matters is to draw attention to examples of God’s provision within the local church. In one example, faith and encouragement were stimulated by a generous donation that enabled a building project to go ahead. [11:05] In another instance, a fundraising target prompted by the lack of a church toilet ended up being the means through which a congregation grew in belief and generosity after uniting in prayer and a willingness to give in response to that need. [12:34]Dave benefited from being in supportive churches with a long history of being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit but he acknowledges that the financial ups and downs of church leadership can take their toll on individuals and wonders whether other leadership models need to be considered for the future. [14:51]In response to a question from Simon asking him what he would say to a congregation if he were to be given free rein [16:41], Dave said that he would highlight the following points: generosity begets generosity, and God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9.6-7) [17:59]; everything that a church is able to do is funded by its congregation [18:30]; giving should not become a legalistic duty but should always come from the heart. [19:15]When it comes to practical tips, Dave notes the importance of budgeting [20:52], of making our giving a primary consideration [21:07] and ensuring that we review our giving regularly. [21:15] There is also an onus on the church to provide appropriate information, teaching and encouragement for new Christians and church members regarding financial matters. [21:54]Dave’s final tip, inspired by Proverbs 16.9 (‘A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.’), is to ensure that we take time to plan for the long term, especially as far as our retirement aspirations are concerned. [23:50]Your bonus for reading these show notes is that you get to find out that the next season of the podcast, coming after our summer break, will be all about ‘Financial Crises’! [25:58]Suggestions or feedback arising from this episode can be sent via email to whereyourtreasureis@freerangepodcasting.co.uk while messages via Instagram should be directed to @whereyourtreasureispodcast.Our Instagram page will also provide you with additional content and features.This show has been brought to you by Free Range Podcasting.You can sign up to receive news and updates about this podcast by filling out the brief form to which you will be taken when clicking here: https://where-your-treasure-is.kit.com/13c7b5fec6
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    27 分
  • S13 Bonus Ep2 Talking Faith and Finance with Kenny Primrose, Podcaster, Educator and Writer

    S13 Bonus Ep2 Talking Faith and Finance with Kenny Primrose, Podcaster, Educator and Writer
    2026/06/30
    In the second bonus episode of Season 13, Kenny Primrose - Podcaster, Educator and Writer - shares insights into ways in which our lives – and our engagement with faith and finance matters - can be enhanced by asking better questions.Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following:Kenny introduces himself [01:06] and talks about how he became a Christian. [02:05]In response to a question from Bex, Kenny talks about his professional involvements, including his podcast, ‘The Examined Life’, which invites guests to ‘distil their wisdom into a question we should be asking ourselves’. [03:55] Favourite episodes of the podcast have included Oliver Burkeman on life’s finite nature, Anna Lembke on our dopamine saturated culture, Iain McGilchrist on ‘What is my culture preventing me from seeing?’ and BJ Miller on ‘Loss, Meaning, and Learning to Feel’. [06:49]When it comes to faith and finance content, two podcast episodes have stood out for Kenny: Elizabeth Oldfield on ‘Who is it that I want to be becoming?’, in which she explores the formational nature of our interaction with money; and Peter Singer on ‘How ought I to live?’, a question that prompted Kenny’s friend, Aaron Moore, to sell all of his possessions in a piece of performance art called, ‘One Thing You Lack’. [11:13]On a personal level, Kenny is clear that money is a stewardship issue rather than an ownership matter, with one of the key messages of the Christian gospel being that life is a gift. The challenge, then, is to live out that principle in a culture which is driven by the market economy rather than by grace and generosity. [14:23]When asked about the application of biblical wisdom to contemporary society, Kenny suggests that it can be helpful to concentrate on enduring themes such as justice, generosity and responsibility or, in the Jewish tradition, Tzedakah (righteous acts), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Chesed (charity or loving-kindness). [17:10] A particular challenge these days is that money is no longer directly associated with physical work; instead, it has become much more of an abstract concept, enabling it to take on a ‘value’ and role all of its own, often to the detriment of principles such as fairness, generosity and kindness. [18:15]Kenny’s experience of churches is that they have generally been reluctant to broach financial topics. He feels that is a missed opportunity and would welcome more directness from the pulpit on this matter, especially as Jesus spoke so often, so radically and so passionately about money. [19:50]There is a danger that we can be selective when it comes to absorbing biblical truths about money, so Simon and Kenny highlight the importance, for both society and the church, of being open and receptive to those messages, even if they are challenging to take on board. [23:01]The importance of making room for conversations about money on a regular basis - and not just when a crisis strikes - is also highlighted. If professional assistance is required, to deal with debt or other financial issues, CAP (Christians Against Poverty) is recommended as an excellent source of free advice and support. [24:21]Simon suggests that his own key question on a faith and finance theme would be, ‘How much is enough?’ For his part, Kenny’s choice is, ‘What does it mean for me to live in integrity? How do I integrate my beliefs with my actions and my words?’ [25:37]To find out more about Kenny, please go to https://kennethprimrose.co.uk/ , and explore his podcast, ‘The Examined Life’ . In addition, you can sign up to his newsletter at https://thisexaminedlife.substack.com/ [26:43]A further bonus episode with a special guest will be published on 29 July 2026.Suggestions or feedback arising from this episode can be sent via email to whereyourtreasureis@freerangepodcasting.co.uk while messages via Instagram should be directed to @whereyourtreasureispodcast.Our Instagram page will also provide you with additional content and features.This show has been brought to you by Free Range Podcasting.You can sign up to receive news and updates about this podcast by filling out the brief form to which you will be taken when clicking here: https://where-your-treasure-is.kit.com/13c7b5fec6
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    28 分
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