Bountiful: The Heart of Money Management

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, April 7, 2025 The prophet Jonah is best known for spending 3 days and nights in the belly of a great fish. However, there are a other things we can learn from Jonah that are more applicable to our lives, including how we approach our financial lives. […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, March 24, 2025 Many things have changed in the work environment, especially in the last five years. In this episode, we talk through some workplace trends that either are un-Christian or could lead to unholiness. The things we talk about include ghosting, scrolling, isolation, family, ingratitude, and […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, March 10, 2025 To be a Christian is to belong to God. We were lost in sin but God has bought us back from that punishment. Now we are His, and our lives should reflect that. In this episode, we talk about different ways we can reflect […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, February 17, 2025 Doom spending is what happens when we use God’s money to deal with the stress of believing the world is doomed. Much like doom scrolling hinders our growth, doom spending hinders our ability to give effectively, save sufficiently, or plan adequately. In this episode, […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, February 10, 2025 Bountiful 101 is when we take a subject, like cosigning, and introduce some of its concepts. Our goal for episodes like this is to combine our Christian attitude with a little bit of knowledge in order that we may glorify God by making wiser […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, January 27, 2025 There are many dangers when it comes to financial blessings, including greed, arrogance, and jealousy. In this episode, we discuss financial jealousy, what it is, how it can happen to us, and what we can do to prevent it. Episode Resources: We want to […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, January 13, 2025 Could you explain the dividing line between saving and hoarding? Is it based on a dollar amount? Is it a percentage? Or is the line between saving and hoarding based on something else? Larry Burkett is credited with this quote: “The only difference between […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, December 2, 2024 In this episode, we talk about a note Gary left for himself in a box of Christmas decorations about enjoying the holidays. Resources:https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Busy-Cure-productivity-people/dp/1529367085https://balancethroughsimplicity.com/how-to-simplify-your-calendar-and-be-more-intentional-with-your-time/ We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, November 25, 2024 Even during the holidays, feelings of inadequacy can cloud our mindset and darken our emotions. In this episode, we discuss how this could happen and what we could do to remind us of how valuable we are! Resources:We are always dependent on God’s providence, […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, November 18, 2024 Even during the holidays, feelings of inadequacy can cloud our mindset and darken our emotions. In this episode, we discuss how this could happen and what we could do to remind us of how valuable we are! Resources:https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/why-you-should-post-on-the-holidays-and-the-best-time-to/441318#:~:text=Since%20we%27re%20already%20closely%20connected%20to%20social%20media%2C,most%20common%20holidays%20to%20use%20that%20time%20off. https://thehealthycompulsive.com/compulsives-in-relationships/managing-holiday-expectations/ https://www.masterclass.com/articles/feelings-of-inadequacy We want to hear […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, November 11, 2024 This episode is more than just two content creators getting together to talk about creating content. We talk about some considerations for Christians to make before creating any content, not just Christians who create Christian content.We discuss this topic from the perspective of it […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, November 4, 2024 Integrity encompasses all our lives, including how we use God’s money. In this episode, we discuss financial integrity and the importance of having principles that consistently guide our stewardship of God’s blessings. We honor God when every aspect of our lives show integrity. We […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, October 28, 2024 Zombie debt is a debt you believed was paid off, written off, discharged, or otherwise closed. But months later it comes back to haunt you, wanting you to pay toward it. In this episode, we go into some examples of how zombie debt can […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, October 21, 2024 College students and young adults have a unique approach to their personal finances because they've had unique experiences. In this episode, we talk with Amy Sewell, Instructor in Business at Freed-Hardeman University, who shares trends, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations. Resources: Money, Possessions, and Eternity: […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, October 14, 2024 If you've taken a personality type test, you may have found it interesting to read about yourself yet learn something, too. In this episode, we share a draft of a non-scientific, unofficial “Bountiful Personality” that considers four ways you interrelate with money. How do […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, September 23, 2024 We discuss ways we can help ensure what we donate to charitable organizations is used effectively by those organizations. Sites to find objective information about charitable organizations:https://www.guidestar.orghttps://give.orghttps://www.charitywatch.orghttps://www.charitynavigator.org Other resources referenced for this episode:https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/08/giving/how-to-choose-a-charity-wisely.htmlhttps://www.lovetoknow.com/life/lifestyle/what-percentage-donations-go-charityhttps://www.councilofnonprofits.org/running-nonprofit/administration-and-financial-management/misunderstanding-overheadhttps://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?subtitle=en We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, September 16, 2024 Growing up, we likely had some milestones in mind of how life would go and when we would accomplish things like graduating, getting a job, buying a house, and having children. But what happens if life doesn’t go as planned? In spite of not […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, September 9, 2024 What do you want to be when you grow up? The world does not impose many limits on us. That means, if the Lord blesses you with time and opportunity, it’s up to you how far you want to go! This is where ambition […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, August 26, 2024 Quotes can be interesting and meaningful ways to remember or emphasize things. In all things, we want to measure all things, even thought-provoking quotes, against the Word of God, as that’s the only way we can know if they are true. In this episode, […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, August 19, 2024 The word “tithe” is sometimes used interchangeably with “give” when people talk about financial offerings for the church. Is “tithe” an appropriate word for us to use to describe the monetary gifts we offer? Does “tithe” accurately describe what it is we’re supposed to […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, August 12, 2024 Financial self-sabotage is when we undermine or damage our own financial situation. We could do this by depleting our savings as soon as it builds to something meaningful, buying things we can’t afford, or choosing to ignore sound financial advice because of fear or […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, May 6, 2024 We all will likely spend money on travel. We want to not only be responsible in our spending but also with our influence, especially when traveling to a foreign country. In this episode, Keith Kasarjian, Director of International Studies with Bear Valley Bible Institute, […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, April 29, 2024 To celebrate our 200th recorded episode, we're sharing some lessons we learned about podcasting that correspond to principles of stewardship. In this episode, we'll talk about those principles, how we apply them on this show and how we can all apply them in our personal […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, April 22, 2024 Mortgages have been in the news a lot recently. Higher interest rates combined with higher prices have made mortgages more expensive than in the past few years. In this episode, Gary & Christy take away the click-bait words and (some) bias as they discuss […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, April 15, 2024 Conformity can be a good thing, especially when it involves positive peer pressure or keeping things organized. However, not all conformity is good. In fact, the Bible challenges us not to be conformed to this world (Romans 12:2). In this episode, we talk about […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, April 8, 2024 When we invest in a 401(k), IRA, or other type of brokerage account, we normally put money into individual stocks, individual bonds, or “baskets” like ETFs or index funds. We want to put our money to work for us in ways that will yield […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, April 1, 2024 It's not always pleasant to talk about “ways people try to steal your money”, but it's a necessary discussion. Part of being a good steward is learning the art of financial discernment – learning how to make wise decisions regarding our personal finances. One […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, March 18, 2024 Boundaries are an important part of having a healthy life and good relationships. In this episode, we discuss some tips on setting effective boundaries. These tips will help in most areas of our life and especially with our personal finances. Resources: We want to […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, March 11, 2024 Jesus talked a lot about stewardship during his ministry. In this episode, we highlight four things Jesus said that are recorded in Luke 12. Then, we discuss how we can live those things out.  The passages we review are: We want to hear from […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, March 4, 2024 Financial literacy involves knowing the core building blocks of personal finance on which we can increase our knowledge. But, is financial illieracy a problem? Can we be faithful in our stewardship of God’s money without understanding money & how it works? In this episode, we […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, February 26, 2024 Buying a car can have an emotional aspect to it. Sometimes we view the vehicle we drive as an extension of ourselves, and this can complicate matters when what we want doesn’t fit within our budget.  In this episode, we discuss five things to […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, February 19, 2024 Bountiful 101 is when we take a subject, like fiduciaries, and introduce some of its concepts. Our goal for episodes like this is to combine our Christian attitude with a little bit of knowledge in order that we may glorify God by making wiser […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, February 12, 2024 Even though the recommended savings goal is typically 10% of disposable income, research suggests that the average American saves less than half that amount. There are many reasons why many of us fall short of that 10% ideal, and some of those reasons are within […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, February 5, 2024 Unexpected expenses are, ironically, something we expect to happen. This could be a home repair, medical bill, school expense, or an event in your life. In this episode, we talk about what we can do when unexpected expenses happen. Even though we cannot control […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, January 29, 2024 Budgets are for everybody. While a budget may look different from person to person, everyone can reap the benefits of having an outlined spending plan. In this episode, we talk about what a budget is, the importance of budgets, and then how to make […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, January 22, 2024 When it comes to our material possessions, including money, we want to make sure to keep them where they belong. If our money is “rightly placed”, so to speak, then our plans to give, save, and spend have good chances of success. We would also […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, January 14, 2024 We usually like to keep things in their “spot”. Car keys, wallets, and toothbrushes all have a place where they belong. If these get misplaced, we have trouble finding them. We try to proceed through our day, but we have to backtrack to find, […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, November 27, 2023 Financial matters matter because they can impact our soul. How do we handle the material blessings God provides to us? Do we handle them with love, joy, and peace? Do we use those blessings to be kind, good, and gentle? Do we manage our […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, November 20, 2023 The word “complain” comes from the Latin meaning “to lament with excessive force.” While a lot of things in life are great, not everything in life is problem-free. If our minds are not set on the things of the Spirit, then we can slip […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, November 13, 2023 It is easy to teach about the importance of self control. It is challenging to live with self control, especially in all aspects of our lives. In this episode, we discuss the importance of self-control with our income & with our expenses. Episode Resources […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, October 30, 2023 Gentleness, while it’s one of the parts that make up the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, is something that we sometimes dismiss. It can seem like a vague idea, compared to joy or self-control. However, God’s wisdom included “gentleness” (some versions use […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, October 23, 2023 What is the faithfulness or reliability of money? We use money every day in exchange for our needs and some things we want. But is money in it for the long haul? In this episode, Gary & Christy discuss what the Bible says about […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, October 9, 2023 The good life may look different for you than for me, and how we define happiness or success has a huge impact on our perspective of what “the good life” means. In this episode, Gary & Christy compare a worldly viewpoint and a spiritual […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, September 18, 2023 Kindness is part of our stewardship. A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself (Proverbs 11:17). We can be kind just as effectively at no expense as we can at medium expense or high expense. But since this is […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, September 11, 2023 The Bible encourages us to be patient (Romans 12:12; Galatians 6:9). There are familiar quotes about patience, like “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” And even when it comes to our personal finances, patience is vital because our savings don’t grow overnight just like our […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, September 4, 2023 Jesus talked about financial stewardship a lot. Two of his parables are the backbone for this episode and inspiration for its title. Do we use the strategy of the rich fool by tearing down our barns and building larger ones? Or do we use […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, August 21, 2023 Even though some stress is good, trying to live through constant levels of high stress is very challenging. When it comes to our financial situation, if our money isn’t adding up like we expected, that can be tough to deal with. Add on something […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, August 14, 2023 The word “joy” in Galatians 5:22 means “calm delight; gladness”. Therefore, when we talk about joy from a spiritual perspective, it’s different than the joy the world offers. God’s joy involves a steady flow rather than a sudden spike of delight. Joy applies to our […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, August 7, 2023 Because we interact with money daily (using electricity, eating, driving, etc) we have some sort of relationship with it. Sometimes we’re tempted to love money – to obsess about our account balances or allowing my financial situation to determine my mood. Other times we […]

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, May 22, 2023 What are some ways we can save money during the summer? In this episode, we mention a few methods we could trim costs from our utilities and our entertainment. Episode Resources We want to hear from you! Subscription Links  

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, May 15, 2023 In many ways, owning a pet is an investment of time and money. While having a pet can be very enjoyable, we must consider their cost before bringing them to our family. In this episode, we discuss some financial line items associated with pet […]