In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, I sit down with Steven Waddy, President of the Anne Arundel County NAACP, for a powerful conversation about boycotts, buying power, and how turning purchases into purpose can transform communities.

We dive deep into how consumer choices become spiritual advocacy, why disinvestment after George Floyd’s murder sparked today’s wave of boycotts, and how God calls us to align our wallets with justice, stewardship, and compassion. Steven shares his journey from civic engagement in Atlanta to leading community impact in Maryland, offering wisdom on what it really means to spend with intention.

Together, we unpack the hard truths about Target, Walmart, Amazon, Starbucks, Nike, and beyond while grounding it all in biblical principles that remind us: our money is never just currency, it’s a tool for Kingdom change.

This episode is part testimony, part social commentary, and all conviction.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• How commodification, capitalism, and identity collide in our spending habits.
• The concept of economic violence—and why calling it out matters.
• Why financial resistance requires both conviction and compassion.
• How legacy organizations like the NAACP provide vital discernment and direction.
• Why every purchase is a spiritual decision with ripple effects on justice and community.

Featured Scripture:

Proverbs 31:8–9 — “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

Featured in Podcast:

The Black Consumer Advisory

Action Step:

This week, prayerfully review where your money is going. Identify one company or cause you can support more intentionally—and one you may need to reconsider based on your values. Because small changes, multiplied by millions of believers, can make a Kingdom-sized impact.

Connect with Steven Waddy here:

Anne Arundel County NAACP Website

Anne Arundel County NAACP Instagram

Anne Arundel County NAACP LinkedIn

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Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Crusaders for Change, LLC (C4C) and hosted by our CEO and Founder, Mrs. Shay Cook. At C4C, we provide customized corporate financial wellness programs for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Our services are tailored to create happier, healthier, and more productive work environments. We also empower individuals and couples to overcome debt, improve their credit, boost savings, and more. Ready to learn more about how C4C can impact your life? Contact us today at https://www.crusaders4change.org/!

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Music by: Lamonte Silver - Owner of essentialmusicclub.com | Previously by ROA - roa-music.com

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re getting candid about something that affects all of us: comparison. Shay Cook welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur and coach Dr. Johnetta Thurston for a soul-stirring conversation about identity, finances, and faith in the age of the algorithm.

Shay and Dr. Johnetta open up about the silent weight of social pressure, how spiritual alignment helps resist financial distraction, and what true contentment looks like in a world obsessed with more.

If you’ve ever scrolled through social media and felt like you’re behind—or wondered why your blessings feel delayed—this episode will remind you that God’s timing is never late, and your path is yours alone.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Why comparison is the enemy of stewardship—and how to break free from it.
• The hidden financial and emotional cost of “keeping up.”
• Biblical truths about success, obedience, and God’s timing.
• Real talk on solopreneurship, burnout, and defining your own version of success.
• How contentment and legacy are more powerful than luxury.

Featured Scripture:

• Galatians 6:4-5 – “Each one should test their own actions... without comparing themselves to someone else.”
• Proverbs 22:7 – “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”
• Philippians 4:6 – “Be anxious for nothing…”
• Luke 14:28 – “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost…”

Action Step:

Audit your digital space this week.

1. Unfollow or mute three accounts that spark comparison or discontent.
2. Then follow three accounts that nourish your faith, finances, and well-being.

Final Word:

Comparison can bankrupt your peace. But when you stay rooted in your purpose and focused on your own lane, God can do the work of multiplying your seed in due season. Trust His timeline. Your breakthrough doesn’t need a filter—it needs faith.

Connect with Dr. Johnetta here:

Website: https://www.jdamanagementandconsulting.com/

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Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Crusaders for Change, LLC (C4C) and hosted by our CEO and Founder, Mrs. Shay Cook. At C4C, we provide customized corporate financial wellness programs for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Our services are tailored to create happier, healthier, and more productive work environments. We also empower individuals and couples to overcome debt, improve their credit, boost savings, and more. Ready to learn more about how C4C can impact your life? Contact us today at https://www.crusaders4change.org/!

Schedule a Free 15-minute Clarity Call Today!

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Music by: Lamonte Silver - Owner of essentialmusicclub.com | Previously by ROA - roa-music.com

In this episode, we get real about what happens when ambition is led by purpose—not pressure—and how trusting God with your finances, goals, and career can lead to outcomes that defy logic.

From tithing through pay cuts to setting boundaries in grind culture, Dewan Clayborn, President & CEO of the Central Maryland Chamber, shares his testimony of what happens when you follow God’s call—even when it doesn’t make sense on paper.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between ambition and obedience, or wondered whether your goals are rooted in faith or ego, this episode is your reminder that God doesn’t just tolerate your ambition—He designed it.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• How to tell the difference between godly ambition and worldly hustle.
• Real talk on tithing, trusting God with money, and spiritual stewardship.
• Why obedience sometimes looks like a pay cut—but leads to overflow.
• The spiritual significance of speaking in tongues, prayer as a couple, and building legacy.
• How to align business, career, and personal goals with your faith.

Featured Scripture:

• Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men…”
• Philippians 4:19 – “My God shall supply all your needs…”
• Romans 10:9-10 – Salvation through confession and belief.
• James 4:7 – “Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
• Ephesians 6 – The Armor of God (spiritual warfare)

Action Step:

Spend 10 minutes this week in quiet prayer. Ask: Are my goals led by God—or by pressure? Choose one goal to revise with faith, purpose, and alignment in mind.

Final Word:

Ambition isn’t the enemy of faith—disobedience is. When you surrender your hustle to God, He’ll take what took years and restore it in one season. Your grind doesn’t have to be exhausting. It can be anointed.

Connect with Dewan here:

LinkedIn: Dewan Clayborn, IOM | LinkedIn

The Next Generation of Nonprofit Leadership by Dewan Clayborn

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Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Crusaders for Change, LLC (C4C) and hosted by our CEO and Founder, Mrs. Shay Cook. At C4C, we provide customized corporate financial wellness programs for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Our services are tailored to create happier, healthier, and more productive work environments. We also empower individuals and couples to overcome debt, improve their credit, boost savings, and more. Ready to learn more about how C4C can impact your life? Contact us today at https://www.crusaders4change.org/!

Schedule a Free 15-minute Clarity Call Today!

Comments, questions, or suggestions on topics? Email yahweh@crusaders4change.org

And, follow us on:
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Music by: Lamonte Silver - Owner of essentialmusicclub.com | Previously by ROA - roa-music.com