Defining Stewardship

The following is a fictional story of a financial apocalypse - a dramatic imagining of what the scenario might look like if all financial markets collapsed. This is NOT a true story. But it's designed to illustrate a point. Some people think that you need to start stuffing cash into your mattress and keep your wealth out of the stock market and the banks. Is this level of mistrust wise? Is it smart for anyone to liquidate assets to protect against out-of-control inflation? Grant and Daniel take some time to break down the plot points of this dramatic armageddon and tease out what this would look like in reality, and then offer some practical, sober-minded tactics if you are really concerned about our economy deconstructing.Being cautious isn't foolish. We are all stewards. So is it good stewardship to stockpile cash? Or are there better ways to protect those we love and live with peace of mind in these unprecedented times?You can read the full story below. It was written by chat.gpt, an artificial intelligence."The economy was booming. People were investing in stocks left and right, buying houses, and enjoying the good life. But then something happened that nobody saw coming - inflation went through the roof.At first, people thought it was just a blip on the radar, but as the weeks turned into months and the months turned into years, it became clear that this was no ordinary inflation. The dollar became worthless, and people were struggling to buy even the most basic necessities.As the situation worsened, the stock market crashed, dropping to zero overnight. People who had invested their life savings lost everything, and those who had borrowed to invest found themselves in debt they could never repay.Banks were the next to feel the effects of the financial apocalypse. They were on the verge of collapse, and the only way to prevent this was to seize assets. And so, they started repossessing homes - one after another.People were left homeless and without any means of support. They had no money, no shelter, and no hope. Riots broke out across the country as people demanded justice, but the damage was already done.In the end, the financial apocalypse destroyed everything that people had worked so hard to build. It left behind a trail of destruction and despair that would take generations to repair. And all because of greed and the pursuit of wealth at any cost.The lesson to be learned from this story is that sometimes, we need to take a step back and re-evaluate our priorities. Money should never be the sole focus of our lives, and we should always strive to make choices that benefit society as a whole."

As parents, we want the best for our kids. When they are trying to make decisions about school, it may be tempting to tell them exactly how to make this decision. Today, Jean Klinkhamer sits down to share his experiences with guiding his children through this journey and Marshall Tague joins to share his perspective as a former basketball coach and as a father himself. Our hope with this episode is to encourage you as a parent. This season can be complicated and fraught with emotions and biases. We want to help you avoid some unexpected pitfalls and truly steward your children through this transition. The fact is, when our kids are 15, 16, and 17, it's no longer time for us to be telling them precisely what to do. So this podcast is designed to help you open up your paradigm of higher education and equip you to ask the right questions to become a true partner alongside your budding young adult. Here are some of the resources that Jean mentioned in the episode:The Case Against Education: Why the Education System Is a Waste of Time and MoneyMagi InitiativeKolbe IndexClifton StrengthsAnd here you can listen to a short deleted clip from the show!Deleted Clipin that clip, Jean talks about a tuition organization that is helping make college more affordable for any kids who decide on that path.Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)Here are some other episodes about college choice:Are You Ready For The Launch? An interview with Amy CarneySolving Student Loans with Jarred KuiperMake Better Decisions - One Choice At A Time

What do you think of when you hear the word "retirement?"Our impression is that many people think retirement is like the final vacation, where work is over, and it's just time to kick back and go fishing every day until the end. Alternatively, some folks really assume that they'll never really retire and just find other work to do. Some people look forward to this stage of life, and others may dread it. Our belief is that we should ALL look forward to this next stage - because it's not the end of a career - it's the beginning of a whole new stage of impact. Today, Jake and Grant share some REAL stories of clients who have entered this stage of life and how it has actually come to look far different than they expected. Our hope with these stories is to shift the paradigm from assuming that retirement is just like a long weekend and encourage you to dream big about what kind of impact you can have when income is no longer a concern.If you want to receive your FREE financial health assessment from Jake or Brian, send an email to home@stewardship.pro and mention this podcast.

We all want our summer vacations to be restful, fun, and memorable. But with the current state of our economy, such a trip may seem beyond reach. On today's episode, Grant and Daniel discuss some ways to steward summer vacation with our families in the current climate. How can we make sure to create memories and have fun without spending a ton of money? We offer some practical tips, but our encouragement is to get creative and be intentional about the time spent as a family this summer.Some of our other episodes about vacation can be found here:"Am I Resting Wrong?" | Making the Most of Your Time OffServing with Your Family | With Mike Branton, Student Ministries at Sun ValleyHow to Avoid Burnout - The Importance of RestTo buy Grant's book Work-Life Harmony, go here.Get a FREE custom list of homes from Stewardship Realty. This list is personally curated to your exact preferences. And it is updated AUTOMATICALLY direct from the same source professional realtors use. You'll never miss out on the perfect home. To get Your Free Customized List today go to https://stewardship.pro/customized-home-list/

Whether you're buying a home or selling, the Real Estate Agent you choose to work with can totally transform the experience. So how do you choose the right realtor? What kinds of things should you look for in the search?Today, we sit down with Mark Shipley who draws on his nearly two decades in the industry to help you think critically about your agent experience. Our goal today is to help you avoid defaulting to working with the wrong agent out of obligation, or worse, out of guilt and shame. We want to offer practical wisdom and some common sense to help you find someone to partner with in your buying or selling journey.You can listen to our podcast on difficult conversations here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839122/11803883Get a FREE custom list of homes from Stewardship Realty. This list is personally curated to your exact preferences. And it is updated AUTOMATICALLY direct from the same source professional realtors use. You'll never miss out on the perfect home. To get Your Free Customized List today go to https://stewardship.pro/customized-home-list/

We've all heard that comparison is a trap and that it is the thief of joy. We all know that comparing our everyday life to the highlights people post on Instagram can be a terrible habit. Today, Grant wants to let you in on a little secret - Comparison is one of the least utilized wealth-building tools. We want to help shift your mindset from "comparison is bad!" to "the right kind of comparison is invaluable."It's important to note that comparison must be done properly in order to be helpful. And this podcast will provide some practical methods of comparison that you can use to remind yourself to celebrate, build confidence in your wealth-building journey, and ultimately reach your goals in life.Check out our blogs about some financial benchmarks here: How Much Wealth Do You Need to Make Work Optional?What's Your Burn Rate and Why Should You Keep Track?In Your 30's? It's Not Too Late. In Fact, It's the Perfect Time!Finances In Your 40's: What You Should KnowFinances In Your 50'sThe Stewardship Blog And here is our video about tax withholding: https://youtu.be/G5GqVJRt-q0Get a FREE custom list of homes from Stewardship Realty. This list is personally curated to your exact preferences. And it is updated AUTOMATICALLY direct from the same source professional realtors use. You'll never miss out on the perfect home. To get Your Free Customized List today go to https://stewardship.pro/customized-home-list/

Managing all of your kids' extracurricular activities can be overwhelming. It can feel like coaching a team who hasn't read the playbook - in a word, chaotic.But we all want our kids involved. We want them to gain valuable life experience, learn about working as a team, and experiencing the excitement of victory! In today's podcast, Grant and Daniel discuss specific reasons why these kinds of activities can be huge benefits to our kids. And they share some practical wisdom on how to make the best of the challenges faced in these environments, as well as some tips on how to not feel overwhelmed by chaotic schedules.Our hope with this installment of The Stewardship podcast is to spark conversations within your family about what kinds of activities can enrich your kids' lives.

Have you ever gone on vacation and come back feeling more exhausted than you were beforehand? We know the feeling. We've all heard the well-worn remark, "I need a vacation from my vacation."In order to rest well, and truly come back refreshed, you need to take some intentional actions before, during, and even after your time off. Today, Grant shares some practical wisdom on the matter. Over the years, he and his wife have developed some best practices when it comes to taking time off to ensure that they get a real respite from the areas of life that are the most draining, and they come back refueled.The fact is, vacation is not a magic remedy for the stressors of life, but with some deliberate moves, we can gain an honest reprieve, be restored, and truly experience rest.You can listen to our first episode on the Importance of rest here: How To Avoid Burnout - The Importance of RestWe also talked about our podcast about creating an ideal calendar here: Spend Your Time Better - Create Your Ideal Year

Today we talk with Mike Branton, a father and the Student Ministries Pastor at Sun Valley Church, about cultivating a culture of service in your family. Any loving parent would want their kids to develop strong character traits like selflessness, perseverance, and genuine compassion for others. What better way to grow these traits than through serving within a community?In this installment, Mike and Grant share some practical wisdom from their experience as fathers and from years of serving in youth ministry. One of the primary ways to promote service in our kids is to model it ourselves consistently and be sure to explain why to your kids. Mike does this in many ways, but one way is by creating repeatable slogans within his family. For example, "Brantons put others before us. Brantons show respect in words and actions. Brantons give generously. Brantons listen, trust, and obey. Brantons work hard in all we do. Brantons speak truth."Our encouragement to you is to develop some family mottos for your family. feel free to steal these, adapt them, or start from scratch based on your family values. What's most important is not to lose sight of who you want your kids to become.For more on that, here is a podcast from Andy and Sandra Stanley about Parenting with Vision.And if you are interested in helping Mike and Grant at the Sun Valley Summer Camp, go here to learn more: Sun Valley Summer Camp

Everyone agrees that the preteen years are awkward. This is not a controversial opinion. Things are changing and there are a lot of unknowns in this stage of life. "You're not an adult yet, but you're not a kid anymore." In this installment of the stewardship podcast, we invited Brandon Ream to tell the story of how he is guiding his eldest son through this transitional phase of life. Resources:- The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson- Passport2Purity- John Mark Comer resources

Sometimes the holiday season can get away from us. Whether it's an office white elephant party, a charity fundraiser dinner, or your 2nd and 4th Graders' Christmas Pageant, December often feels like the busiest season of the year. For some, this is fine, but our hunch is that you could use a few more silent nights.In this podcast, we talk about the importance of being a good steward of your time during the holiday season and provide some practical wisdom on how to make decisions about how we spend our time. The main goal behind this episode is to let you know that it's okay to say no. It's important in this season to spend intentional time with those closest to you. If you found this podcast helpful or encouraging, you're invited to leave us a review! And from the Stewardship Family to yours, merry Christmas!

Hard conversations are... not easy. But they are vital to building strong and healthy relationships at home and at work. They are not bad. The problem is we sometimes don't handle these hard conversations very well, or worse, we avoid them altogether. This doesn't have to be the case for you anymore!It has been said that our closest relationships may offer the most challenges to our honesty, compassion, and integrity, but we are often rewarded beyond our imagination. Engaging in these conversations, especially with those closest to us, is worth the risk!In this episode, learn how best to deal with hard conversations. It's worth it! Because through these hard talks, real understanding and growth can take place.Share this episode with a friend, or use it to open the door to growing closer to the people you love most!Now through December 15th is the time to make any changes you need for your 2023 Marketplace Health Insurance Plan. Go to stewardship.pro/health-insurance to schedule an appointment with our wise and loving health insurance advisor to make sure you have the right coverage for your needs at the right price. If you qualify for Medicare, the annual enrollment period is open until December 7th. Schedule your appointment today!

Did you know that, in Arizona, you can donate your state tax dollars and then get every one of those dollars back?The Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization (or ACSTO) is a non-profit scholarship organization that helps families put their kids into Christian schools.Today we talk with Sally Henry about how it works, who can take part, and some practical ways to make Christian education more affordable. This is also an amazing way to steward your tax dollars well.To learn more about donating to ACSTO or to apply for the next scholarship year, go to acsto.org.Be sure to share this episode to get the conversation started in your community and help more kids get an awesome education!Now through December 15th is the time to make any changes you need for your 2023 Marketplace Health Insurance Plan. Go to stewardship.pro/health-insurance to schedule an appointment with our wise and loving health insurance advisor to make sure you have the right coverage for your needs at the right price. If you qualify for Medicare, the annual enrollment period is open until December 7th. Schedule your appointment today! Now through December 15th is the time to make any changes you need for your 2023 Marketplace Health Insurance Plan. Go to stewardship.pro/health-insurance to schedule an appointment with our wise and loving health insurance advisor to make sure you have the right coverage for your needs at the right price. If you qualify for Medicare, the annual enrollment period is open until December 7th. Schedule your appointment today!

Bringing a new baby home changes everything. Whether it's your first, second, or seventh, there will always be new challenges and more to do than ever before. You may think that nothing can make this experience any easier- but today, we're here to offer some hope and some practical ways that you can make bringing home baby a much smoother experience.In 2022, our friend Jeannie Boschma started Provision Doula Services. She is a postpartum doula who comes in after mom and baby are home to “mother new mothers” and helps in this transitional season. Today, she joined us on the podcast to share her experience and provide wisdom for all of us to love new parents better in our lives.This episode is for all of us, whether you've got the birth bag packed and are waiting for the day, or your adult child is about to step into parenthood themselves so be sure to share this episode!To learn more about Jeannie and Provision Doula services go to https://www.provisiondoula.com or follow her on Instagram @provision.doula.servicesNow through December 15th is the time to make any changes you need for your 2023 Marketplace Health Insurance Plan. Go to stewardship.pro/health-insurance to schedule an appointment with our wise and loving health insurance advisor to make sure you have the right coverage for your needs at the right price. If you qualify for Medicare, the annual enrollment period is open until December 7th. Schedule your appointment today!

There is a lot of negativity about capitalism in today's media, and much of the education system. Many people think that capitalism is fueled by greed and gigantic companies, and that profit is inherently wrong.So is that true?Today we talk with Jean Klinkhamer about why capitalism gets a bad rap and why that's not the whole picture. He shares his experience as an entrepreneur and man of faith and offers some practical wisdom to help all of us steward the freedom that capitalism facilitates.He and Grant also talk about what they are doing to innovate their businesses to move toward an others-centered model. They talk about what can be done within the structure of capitalism to help create and encourage human flourishing.Go here to learn more about the Children's Business Fair mentioned in this episode:http://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/And pick up a copy of business for the glory of god by Wayne Grudem here:https://www.amazon.com/Business-Glory-God-Teaching-Goodness/dp/1581345178Our unique approach to home buying will empower our clients and make their home purchasing experience better. How? We have changed the industry standard by giving our clients a part of our commission to use at closing!To learn more about how our process works and why we think you deserve thousands of dollars at closing, check out our website: https://stewardship.pro/buy-a-home/

Selling your home can be one of the more challenging and stressful situations you and your family may go through together. There are so many unknowns. Are we doing this right? Are we going to be able to sell for the right price? Do we need to upgrade everything before it goes on the market?  Will we have to be available at the drop of a hat to show the house to potential buyers? How do we even get the right buyers to know it's for sale? All of these questions can be overwhelming. But the good news is, you don't have to go it alone. Today, we talk with Mark Shipley, Stewardship's lead Real Estate advisor, and ask him about his nearly two decades of experience in the valley. He offers some very practical wisdom about how to be a good steward of selling what is most likely the largest single asset you own. We want to help you experience peace in the process of selling your home.To sell your home with us: https://stewardship.pro/sell-a-home/Our video about using an iBuyer: https://youtu.be/58CP_tCp64EOur unique approach to home buying will empower our clients and make their home purchasing experience better. How? We have changed the industry standard by giving our clients a part of our commission to use at closing!To learn more about how our process works and why we think you deserve thousands of dollars at closing, check out our website: https://stewardship.pro/buy-a-home/

Choosing to take in children from the foster care system is no small decisionseveral a number of factors to consider and it is a big responsibility. This is not a commitment that should be made lightly. Today, Jake Norton shares his experience being a foster parent in the hope that his experience can help your decision-making process.It is important to note that foster care is not right for every family at every stage of life. So how can you decide if it is right for you and how can you participate in caring for kids in need whether or not fostering is a good fit? To learn more about the foster care system in Arizona, go to http://www.faithandfamilies.com/ or reach out to David Brittain: david@faithandfamilies.com Our unique approach to home buying will empower our clients and make their home purchasing experience better. How? We have changed the industry standard by giving our clients a part of our commission to use at closing!To learn more about how our process works and why we think you deserve thousands of dollars at closing, check out our website: https://stewardship.pro/buy-a-home/

Has someone ever asked you to donate to their non-profit? Is every good cause really good? We all want to make sure that our desire to be generous isn't taken advantage of. Today, Grant shares the mindset he strives for when it comes to generosity. He also offers some insight on how to choose which causes to support and how to make the biggest financial impact no matter what the dollar amount.Charity Navigator: https://www.charitynavigator.org/Learn more about Stewardship Realty here: https://stewardship.pro/buy-a-home/Our unique approach to home buying will empower our clients and make their home purchasing experience better. How? We have changed the industry standard by giving our clients a part of our commission to use at closing!To learn more about how our process works and why we think you deserve thousands of dollars at closing, check out our website: https://stewardship.pro/buy-a-home/

How do you know when it's the right time to go ahead and call a professional?Today, Brandon Ream joins us on the podcast to discuss the three things you need to consider before you decide to do something yourself or hire a pro. This episode is packed with practical wisdom on stewarding your time, energy, and resources to empower you to live the life you want!Click here to download our list of trusted contractors and if you offer a service of your own and want to be on the list, email us at home@stewardship.pro.

Arizona has a new law that will provide thousands of dollars to families to help provide a better educational experience for students - but there are organizations trying to put a stop to it. The Expanded ESA plan is designed to empower Arizona parents to choose the best educational option that fits their needs regardless of zip code or income. Today, Grant and Daniel take time to discuss why school choice is so important, and they talk through the petition that is out there trying to delay the expansion. These organizations are framing the petition as a way to protect public schools, but they are missing the point of the new law altogether. We strongly encourage everyone to read the law in its entirety. it can be found here: https://legiscan.com/AZ/text/HB2853/2022?fbclid=IwAR14eJBq6-_4KWZpFnMc3UzYUzytwwOj9EJGRjDAI5XR1ANphdqyzI8iS54&fs=e&s=clTo find the latest information on the status of the expansion, go to the Arizona Department of Education website here: https://www.azed.gov/esaWe also made a couple of videos that simply explain how the bill works, you can watch them here, and don't forget to share: https://youtu.be/rOqOBbIxLnIhttps://youtube.com/shorts/h1wkeUFj4CM?feature=share

The decision of which college to go to, or even if college is the right move, can be difficult for anyone - but this crucial decision affects their relationships, their finances, and their future. In today's podcast, Grant and Daniel talk about how their college experiences shaped their lives, and more importantly, they equip you with some ideas about how to engage in this conversation with your kids to help them keep an open mind about what education looks like, to consider their purpose (and sub-purposes), and set up a realistic plan to make sure it happens.It's important that your teen takes responsibility for this choice, but they shouldn't do it alone.Read the blog from Dave Ramsey here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/saving/pay-for-college-without-student-loansListen to Episode 13 of our podcast with Jarred here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839122/9237763

Today, we listen to a clip from Dave Ramsey's radio show. In it, Dave is asked if there is such a thing as "good debt," especially if the interest on the debt is low.Mathematically, there is an objective truth: borrowing at a low rate to invest at a higher rate of return works. It is a wise use of leverage. But does that make the debt "good?"We answer the question, unpack Dave's response, and seek to understand the realities of risk tolerance, wise financial philosophy, and fear.This episode contains nuance.If you know someone who might enjoy this episode, or someone who thinks debt is of the devil, share this episode with them!This is our blog about what the Bible tells us about debt: https://stewardship.pro/2022/03/01/what-the-bible-says-about-debt/Here is our video: https://youtu.be/bU9r4qZOxrAYou can watch Dave's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhTUPk8JRP8

We have Shannon Kuiper on the podcast this week talking about managing Vacation Rentals! She is married to Jarred Kuiper, who is one of our Home Loan Advisors here at Stewardship! She manages seven houses in Scottsdale and has some crazy stories, and some good experiences! Managing vacation rentals gave her a lot of freedom in her life, as well as many phone calls and messages about “emergencies” at all hours of the day, and on Holidays. Shannon shares that she has learned that people that stay at an Air BNB still have a “hotel mind.”  They expect 24-hour service, technicians on-site, housekeeping, etc. Part of her job is to manage people like the cleaning people, handyman, pool cleaner, electrician, etc. If you are considering managing a Vacation Rental:Count the Cost. You need to consider insurance, HOA fees, any extra fees, pool and yard maintenance, furniture, other start-up costs, replacements, and other unforced costs. Consider the Commitment. It takes a certain type of person to manage a vacation home. You need to be able to deal with the emotional commitment as well as the time commitment. It is flexible, and Shannon is able to go on any vacation, but it is also a 24/7 job that never ends where you are dealing with a rental problem. Consider all the unexpected things— You need Margin! Having emergency savings for each home is super important. It can be a great job, but there is a reality to it that most people do not realize. If you are considering managing a rental property, listen to this episode, or share it with someone who is! If you want to hear the podcast Jarred was on, find it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839122/9237763

Author of Parent On Purpose, Amy Carney joins us today to talk about preparing high schoolers for the launch into the real world. Are your kids ready to step out on their own? Amy shares her experience launching 4 kids in ONE YEAR and what she did to make sure she didn't waste energy worrying about how her kids would handle life's challenges. We give you some practical wisdom to impart to your birdies before they leave the nest.All the links!Get your own copy of Amy's book Parent On Purpose and learn more about what she is doing over at amycarney.combe sure to check out her blog here for tons of free wisdom: https://amycarney.com/blog/We talked about this blog in the episode: 3 Things You Need to Teach Your High Schooler Before They Go Away to CollegeFor the checklist, go here: http://bit.ly/lifeskillslist

The temperature rising outside means that a summer time is upon us! Today on the Podcast, we have Jeannie & Samm, who are both Stewardship employees, talk about how to be a good steward of the summer break that our kids have. Bottom line in no matter how you spend your summer break, Be Intentional. You don't have to plan every moment. Kids often don't care what you do, they just want time with you. In this episode, Jeannie and Samm share what they have done with their kids over the summer, how they have overcome some challenges, and how you can teach your kids to steward their summertime well! Your call to action is to do one thing intentionally this summer that you will do different this summer than you did last summer. Make sure to share this podcast with another so they can be a good steward of their summer break with their children. 

Does money ever cause friction in your relationships? Do you struggle with navigating the different ways that you and your spouse engage with money? Grant and Jodie come onto the podcast to talk about how they solved the problem in their own marriage - separate bank accounts.Grant and Jodie want to share with you why they operate their finances this way, but more importantly, they offer you some important guard rails to help you address differences in your own marriage so that you can find real harmony.Listen to Jodie and Grant's previous episode:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839122/10211003Read the blog about Legacy Drawers:https://stewardship.pro/2022/04/19/what-is-a-legacy-drawer/

Today on the podcast we have Jake Norton, and a special guest, Kimberley Akers. Stewardship recently had a Live Event talking about how to care for Aging Parents. We talked about how emotional it can be and the finances. Most of the questions were about the types of care that our parents need. This is why Kimberley is here today! She owns Amada Senior Care. Kimberley shared her story of how she got into the field of elderly care. God put a passion on her to start this business that would provide quality care in the home, education and resources to adult children. On this episode, Kimberly talks through three different points on to help your aging parents. It is all about the timing, make sure your mindset is in the right place and get a community around you to help! It's not just one conversation, it will evolved over the years. After listening to this episode, your call to action is to educate yourself! We hope this helps and encourages you as you care for your aging parents To Learn More About Amada: https://www.amadaseniorcare.com/mesa-senior-care/Our Blogs About Long Term Care:https://stewardship.pro/2022/03/08/how-much-does-long-term-care-insurance-cost/https://stewardship.pro/2021/06/15/3-reasons-you-shouldnt-self-insure-your-long-term-care/

Inflation impacts all of our lives in one way or another, but in a healthy economy, it is all but guaranteed! When faced with something like this that is so far out of your control, you have a few options. You can play the victim and rant on social media about all that is wrong with our country, our politicians, and our world. Or, you can look around to see what this scenario makes possible and take action. Today's podcast touches on stewarding forces that are outside of our control.In the last year, the average increase in home value was greater than the average W2 income. It could be a great opportunity to sell your home and buy a new one! But trying to do both of those things at the same time is REALLY hard to manage smoothly!Grant and the Stewardship Mortgage team looked at the current economic climate and asked, what does all of this equity make possible? Introducing: Stewardship's OneMove!Grant took a few minutes today to discuss inflation and a revolutionary, new way to buy a house. Inflation is a thing. Our dollar does not go as far as it used to. Some of you may be wondering how can I be a good Steward of this reality? In this podcast Grant will give some steps to follow to help with your situation, some mindset and planning so when this happens again you can be better prepared and introduces a new program - Stewardship One Move! Go here to learn more about the OneMove program: http://stewardship.pro/onemove

This week we have Brian Baker on the podcast! He is an employee at Stewardship, and before that he was doing ministry vocationally. Often within the Christian world, vocational ministry is the “end all be all.” In today's podcast, we are talking about how to make your Work a Ministry! Whether you are a teacher, you flip burgers or you work in finances, your work is a ministry! Baker shares the fear he felt leaving the church job to go to a “regular” job. If you want to make your work a ministry, give your best and have the right rituals wherever you are. We hope you are encouraged after listening to this to make your work a ministry and leave things better than you found it. 

We have Grant and Jodie Botma on the Stewardship Podcast! They talk about how to have healthy conversations about money with your spouse & the 3 key steps to do that well! They both have very different perspectives and upbringings when it comes to money, but after years of taking about it, learning about each other and respecting each other, it became easier and every conversation got better. Listen to learn more about the 3 Steps to a healthy marriage! The Podcast on Purpose: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839122/10034107Grant's Blog about this: https://stewardship.pro/2022/02/15/how-to-talk-about-finances-with-your-spouse/

We are talking about changing jobs! We have Brandon Ream on the podcast who is well equipped to have a conversation about changing jobs and careers. Brandon went from being a History Teacher to being an Insurance Agent at Stewardship. Statistically speaking, we are living in the times where people are changing jobs quicker than ever before. Our hope is to reveal 4 things you need to focus on to help make the decision about changing jobs smoother. We are going to discuss how to walk through Money, Affirmation, Freedom and Purpose when you are trying to be a good Steward of a new career. The danger with career is that people are looking for a specific answer to what they need to do. You may not hear God's voice say exactly what to do with your career. Making a career change might be one of the hardest things. We hope to encourage you today no matter where you are at in your career!Make sure you subscribe to this podcast! We will continue to talk about this topic of not just careers and work, but how to be good Stewards of all the things we have in our lives.

You can find hope no matter what job you have. Work is sometimes going to be hard, but when it gets hard you can think, “What is our purpose?”        There is a reality that a lot of bosses micromanage their employees or they are not good with letting the employees know that they care about them as well as not sharing the purpose of their business. This creates a poor company cultureIf you are struggling with your job or your boss, listen to this episode! This does not mean you have to leave your job. You can be the solution and find your purpose on your own. When we remember our purpose, that brings hope. No matter where you are at in your employee journey, understanding the three fundamental truths that were shared in this podcast, and taking action, it will make the hopeless moments happen less and less. We hope you feel encouraged and enjoy this episode! Thanks for listening 

On this episode we are talking about how to protect the stuff you have through insurance. On this episode we have Brandon Ream, an Insurance Advisor and Co Founder of Stewardship. We are talking about how wealthy people view insurance. We talk about having a proper mindset, and that you do not have to be wealthy to think about insurance correctly. We go through the 3 Stages of Wealth Building, and what you should do about your insurance in each stage. Brandon shares a story with quick, easy and relatable steps to help you with your insurance. The call to action is to have a conversation with your insurance advisor to see if you are on the right track with your insurance

Today is the last podcast of 2021! We have Daniel, Grant, and Jake talking about finances. If someone doesn't have their finances in order it can be like there are “Too many chefs in the kitchen.” We are here to tell you today that you have options with Stewardship! We have home loan advisors, investment advisors, insurance advisors. When all your finances are organized you can better understand if you are paying for something that you don't need to or if there is something missing that you do need. The three points that you can take away with having all your finances taken care of at Stewardship are that you can have easier tracking, better financial planning opportunities, and it will make it easier on spouse and kids when you pass. We love you through your finances all the way through when you do pass away. Having everything under one roof makes that easier.Go to www.stewardship.pro and check out our website to talk to one of our advisors! We want to help you get your finances organized and make the most of the financial opportunities.Jake also wrote a blog about this. Read it here: https://stewardship.pro/2021/11/09/having-your-finances-under-one-roof/

In the spirit of the Christmas Season, today on the podcast we are talking about how to be a good steward of giving gifts. We wanted to provide some resources in this gift giving season. We have Samm on the podcast who is an employee at Stewardship whose title is the Executive of Belonging. She is great at loving our employees & customers through intentional listening, keeping note of what each person would like or need and loving people. She has a heart for people and has the talent of giving good gifts. Listen to this podcast to learn 3 steps on how to be good at giving gifts!

Today we are talking about being a good steward of your Calendar! We are coming up on a new year and it is a great time to start new goals and wanting to grow. We can all be better with our calendar and better with our time. We all have good intentions but they require intentional actions. On this podcast episode we talk about creating your ideal calendar for the year of 2022. This is looking ahead and seeing what you want to happen to happen, and to prepare for that. With work, family time, vacations, goals, etc. The good intentions can come to life when we plan our Ideal Year and know what you are working towards! Listen to this episode and learn about how you can create your Ideal Calendar and set expectations for 2022!

We all have that relative. You know the one. You know all of their opinions because they all but shout them from the rooftops. It happens every year. You're waiting for the rolls to finish warming in the oven. You're refilling your cup with apple cider and then it happens. Someone mentions the president. Or COVID. Or Taxes. Or social issues. Here we go. Buckle up for another world-famous Uncle Grant Rant.Half the room collectively rolls their eyes.We've all been there. No family agrees on every single issue, we're just not made that way. So what is the best way to approach these potentially tense situations? For some of us, it's avoidance, we leave the room, try to nonchalantly change the subject. For others, it's go-time, first stop confrontation station!No matter your approach, we could all stand to improve when it comes to the more controversial conversations within our holiday celebrations. After all, no one wants to foil the festivities.In today's episode, Grant and Daniel confront the reality that no one fully agrees with everyone else on anything, and offer some practical wisdom on what you can do to ensure your conversations are led by love and result in a peaceful evening for everyone but the turkey.Share this episode with your family before you carve the turkey this Thanksgiving and you can have a silent night of your very own.

What do you see yourself doing in retirement? Are you playing three rounds of golf per day? Or are you seeing the sites across America in an RV? Are you relaxing on a beach with a coconut cup and a tiny umbrella or are you kicking back in a rocking chair on the wraparound porch of your cabin in the mountains?For Tim Reed, retirement looks nothing like any of that! Though Tim took some time to recharge after 40 years of work in ministry and teaching at Arizona Christian University (formerly Southwestern Bible College), he had a different perspective on his retirement years. Tim. is now spending even more time investing in the lives of people than ever before. He is taking his experience, his time, and his love, and showing up for people in ways that would have been next to impossible if he had a full-time job or was raising kids - that's the beauty of retirement. Most of us have so much going on in our lives and our time spent discipling others, investing time and treasure into our churches are usually among the first things to go when we need to pare down. That's not necessarily wrong, life is made up of seasons, and we all have things that need our limited time and attention, but Tim has taken this chance to say no to the 9-5 and yes to sharing his life and resources with anyone he can! And you can too! So grab a coffee, a notebook, and a nice pen and check out this week's podcast all about stewarding every season of life.Personally, the porch sounds pretty peaceful right about now.Find Tim on Facebook @TimReed

Working from home used to be a niche concept that only certain people could manage, but in 2020 it became a reality for the masses, whether they wanted to or not. While our attitude at Stewardship has always been to work from wherever you want, for many, the transition to working from home was wrought with challenges. In today's podcast, Grant and Daniel are joined by Greg Suiter, one of our skilled Home Loan Advisors and professional home.... professional.While Daniel and Grant have managed working from home and the office for some time, Greg has found a flow with working from home that has boosted his productivity to levels he never dreamed of. Today they all bring their experience and tips to help you find a way to make working from home work for you.One of the most important aspects to working well from home is to have intentional breaks to avoid burnout. for more on rest, check out episode 117 of our podcast entitled "Gimme a Break - The Importance of Rest" where Brandon Ream shares his story of burnout and recovery.You can listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1839122/9076164 or wherever you get your podcasts.

"A Secret of Secrets: Humility the Soul of True Prayer"- Andrew MurrayMany Christians struggle to pray for a variety of reasons. In today's podcast, we had the privilege to interview Kyle DiRoberts about his new book The Secret to Prayer: 31 Days to a More Intimate Relationship with God. Kyle is Department Chair and Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Arizona Christian University in Glendale, Arizona, adjunct professor at Phoenix Seminary, and director of the minister in residence and internship programs at Scottsdale Bible Church. But more importantly, he is a husband and father who loves Jesus. In his book, Kyle seeks to help us demystify talking to our Heavenly Father and approach God with confidence in His promises. To get your own copy of Kyles book go here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-secret-to-prayer-P005831296Follow Kyle on all social platforms @kdirobertsOr just check out his website: https://www.kylediroberts.com/

So you have student loans. So does everyone else. No big deal, right? It shouldn't hamper your ability to buy a home, right? Not so fast.Today, we chat with Jarred Kuiper, one of Stewardship's home loan advisors, about the epidemic of student loans in America and how that can affect your home buying process. Jarred offers some insight on how you should be handling your student loans and we discuss some ideas about what we as a nation can do about student loans moving forward as a nation.Check out the latest episode of The Stewardship Podcast and share this episode with someone you know who has student loans, or even better, someone who is considering getting student loans!

People generally imagine that investing in the stock market is a risky endeavor, but there is another habit some folks have that is even more dangerous in the long term. Check out today's episode to hear Grant and Stewardship's investment expert, Jake, clear things up.Jake wrote a blog on the topic: https://stewardship.pro/2021/07/27/volatility-is-not-the-real-risk/Here's our video about getting rid of your mortgage payment: https://youtu.be/w_LW8_-MO9Q

Whether you just received an inheritance or you know it is coming, you may have fear that you are not doing the right thing. You may be asking yourself, “What do I do with this money?” “Can I have fun with the money or do I need to invest it all?” “What about taxes?” It all comes down to wanting to do what is best. In this podcast episode we break down what to do when you receive an inheritance while being a good steward of your money and answer these questions that may be in the back of your mind.  There can be emotions in inheritance because it can be connected to a loss. We understand that and are here to help you! 

If you're a parent, you want the best for your kids. If you're a parent of teenagers, you know that providing the best for them can be pretty challenging, and in no way straightforward.  One area that many parents struggle to help their teens is in the knowledge of finance. Many of us don't know where to start, and there simply aren't many resources out there to help us.  Stewardship has set out to do something about that. In today's episode, we talk through what we need to be teaching our teens about money and give a sneak peek into what will be covered in our upcoming live event titled "Money Made Simple". We want to partner with parents and teens to help equip the next generation to handle their finances with wisdom. You can come to this Live Event on August 26th WITH your teen. Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/money-made-simple-an-event-for-parents-teens-registration-139978025041 To read our blog about budgeting: https://stewardship.pro/2021/02/09/why-i-dont-budget/ For our podcast on Rest: https://stewardship.libsyn.com/116-gimme-a-break    

There are so many decisions when it comes to sending your kids to school. We have some wives of Stewardship employees on the podcast this week sharing where their children will attend school this coming fall and explain why this school was the right type of school for their kids! We have Rilie Norton, whose kids are going to a Private Christian school, Jodie Botma, whose kids are all doing different types of homeschooling and hybrid schooling. Jessica Tague is going to be a teacher for a hybrid-type school where her kids will attend, and Christine Ream will be homeschooling her kids full time. There are all different types of ways to give your children an education. There is no “wrong” way! Everyone does things differently because their kids are different! Listen to this episode to learn the steps to choose the right school for your kids! This episode is not sponsored but, as always, we want to equip you with whatever tools we can to help you be a good steward in your life.  For more info on Hybrid schooling visit https://www.prenda.com/ To learn about Homeschooling Co-ops, go to http://afhe.org/

Enneagram, Meyer's Briggs, DiSC, BuzzFeed Disney Princesses - a quick google search for "personality test" can produce millions of results with websites boasting that they have the best way to know yourself better and understand all of the people around you like some fortune teller with a crystal ball. The truth is, the desire to know yourself and others around you better is healthy, noble even. But it's important to consider the tools you use to attain that understanding. In today's podcast, Grant and Daniel talk about personality tests. Are these tests windows into the vast complexity of the human psyche? Can you really know a person deeply based on whether they strongly agree or strongly disagree with 20 different topics? We cover some of the pitfalls of overidentifying with a test like this and how to be a good steward of the desire to know thyself.  Here is a link to the podcast about the Enneagram from Christ, Culture, & Coffee about the Enneagram: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-156-enneagram-christian-or-occultic-marcia/id1371638659?i=1000515404190

According to Google, the average person changes career 5-7 times in their life. This is a lot of times! In this episode, we have Brandon, who changed careers from being a History teacher to now working at Stewardship and is an Insurance Agent. When thinking about a career change, envision what kind of life you want, and look at your purpose. If that aligns with your purpose, and your spouse is on the same page as you, and ask “Which of these situations allows you to give God the most glory and love people well? Then think of the worst-case scenario, and if that isn't actually all that bad, consider changing careers. If you're interested in watching our recent Live Event you can find it here: www.stewardship.pro/work-is-ministry

We have Marshall on this week's podcast! Marshall is a great leader. In this episode, we ask Marshall what his biggest challenge is as a leader. He shares that the point of leadership is to get people to follow you, and that does not always happen, and this can be frustrating. With the right steps, you can get your team to follow the overall purpose. Not by leading with incentives, but by leading with affirmation, autonomy, and freedom. This week., look in the mirror and see which one of these you want to do more of.

We are constantly inundated with news. This is not surprising. There are conflicting stories, sensational headlines (like the one above), and it can be hard to know what’s true. Most of the time, this feels entirely out of our control. The reality is, this is outside of our control. Do you know what is in your control? How much media you take in and what your behaviors are in response to that media. In today’s podcast, Grant talks with Jake about how to steward media intake, curate your feed, and a mental filter you can put in place when you hear something on the news and are tempted to make big decisions based on the news.

Being busy is almost a badge of honor for many people - but our bodies can survive longer without food than they can without rest.* So why does it feel like grinding all the time and never taking a break is a good idea? Today, Grant, Daniel, and Brandon talk about a time in Brandon's life when he learned the hard way how real burnout can be a problem and what he did to change that trajectory in his life. We talk about the importance of rest, the reality that rest looks different for everyone, and some practical ideas of how to implement rhythms of rest in your daily life. You are a steward of your time, and rest is a vital piece of how your time needs to be spent. *Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "How Long You Can Live Without Food, Water, or Sleep." ThoughtCo, Aug. 27, 2020, thoughtco.com/living-without-food-water-sleep-4138375.