Revolutionary Stewardship Podcast with Jay Dee Schurz

Materialism is the root of these purchases. Materialism shakes us from buying an item to satisfy a need versus buying an item we want to impress others. Scripture speaks about this topic in detail. The post The Root of “Wants” appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A time to buy and a time to sell I have been bombarded with questions regarding real estate in the recent months. Is it a good time to buy? Is it a good time to sell? Will rates go back up? Should I do a 15 or 30 year mortgage? All very good questions. Let […] The post A Time to Buy and a Time to Sell appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Why Save? I have discussed the topic of the need to save money for 25 years. I see the problems people face when they have no savings and get into a “tight spot”. What prevents us from saving money? The worldview ways of handling money is the culprit. Many people are buried in debt and […] The post Why Save? appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

I spent the first 12 years of my adult life in a position of law enforcement. One of the elements of my training was how to interview and what questions were important. Those questions were laid out as the 5 W's.  We asked who, what, where, when and why during the course of an investigation. […] The post The “Why” of Stewardship appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Automatic Savings As a young husband and father, one of my goals was to make as much money as I could. I discovered was that raising children was expensive. I worked part-time jobs on my days off, I jumped at any available overtime opportunities. The more money I made, the more money I spend. When […] The post Automatic Savings appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

It’s up to You! I have been teaching Biblical Stewardship since 2008. I have acquired various certifications in the discipline such as Certified Stewardship Instructor and Certified Kingdom Advisor. I have spread the stewardship message across many radio stations, podcasts, newspaper articles and blogs during the last 13 years. My observation during that time frame […] The post It’s up to You appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Be Still. I have found that if we set our Biblical priorities of importance, we can often relieve much of the anxiety and stress we carry. The post Be Still appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Guide to Marketing As a business owner, one of the many hurdles we face is how to acquire customers. There are many options available concerning marketing and advertising. Most of those people in the marketing discipline tell you of the high degree of success that they can generate for your business. In reality, you are […] The post Guide to Marketing appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Every storm that we survive in our lives is a learning opportunity. How do we react to a similar storm in the future? Those who do not learn, are trapped in a vicious cycle destined to make the same mistakes and expose themselves to the same pain over and over again. We are all still […] The post Lessons from the storm appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Choose Your Education: As the school year ends, many young adults are making decisions about attending colleges and universities. For many, it will be their first time away from their family and they are excited and nervous. Many of these young adults know exactly why they are attending school. They may have aspirations of being […] The post Choose Your Education appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. The post What is a REIT? appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

I have had the pleasure of sharing God's word concerning financial stewardship for many years. The post Guard Against Greed appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

We talk about hedging against inflation by investing in certain cyclical and noncyclical sectors. What the public doesn't discuss is the topic of hedging against politics. The post Hedging Against Politics appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

I feel the need to revisit the topic of inflation as is has been all over the news stations this past week. The post The Dangers of Inflation appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Inflation has been relatively low for several years, but now, it is being monitored closely. The post Inflation, and It’s Impact on You appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Evolution is happening right in front of us. Evolution of communicating. The Pandemic put this evolution into warp speed. In my opinion, this change in our ability to communicate with one another is destructive. The post Our Communication Skills appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

We can make a difference in how this world develops, but until we can individually hold ourselves to be obedient in our Christian lives, it is all a smoke screen with no base. The post How Do We Influence Change? appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

One of the largest requirements in our lives is the need of healthcare insurance. I am dismayed at the number of people who think they cannot afford healthcare options. The post The Healthcare Dilemma appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Where we invest and where we spend our money can and does make a difference. The post Intentional Ignorance appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Why do we focus on material things in a place where we are here just for a short time? The answer really is between you and God. The post Investing in Our Eternal Home appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Do you think the world is more morally intact in 2021 than what is was 10 years ago? What about 20, 30, or even 50 years ago? The post Watching the World Implode appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

As a former law enforcement officer, I don't think that those people I witnessed lose their life in car accidents thought that today was the day! The post Is Today the Day? appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Tomorrow may never come. Please stop procrastinating when it comes to your stewardship and relationships. The post Tomorrow May Never Come appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

There are many misconceptions about annuities. In this podcast episode we discuss the different types of annuities and the benefits and negatives to each. The post The Truth about Annuities appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Utilize the talent(s) God has given you to do these things as you strive to be better stewards. The post The Opportunities of an Obedient Steward appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

The foundation of estate planning should include three professional advisors and should include a financial advisor, CPA, and an attorney. The post Seek the Advice of Many Advisors appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

This week on the podcast - If you and your family want financial security, following a budget is the only answer. The post Using a Budget appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

A 2007 review of the academic literature by the nonpartisan CongressiEonalBudget Office (CBO) found that "over the past two decades, most efforts to estimate the fiscal impact of immigration in the United States have concluded that, in aggregate and over the long term, tax revenues of all types generated by immigrants—both legal and unauthorized—exceed the cost of the services they use." While the overall fiscal impact on the US is beneficial, unauthorized immigrants have an adverse impact on the budgets of state and local governments. The post The Cost of Illegal Immigration appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

For those people who have been directly impacted by the pandemic, the stimulus will hopefully provide some relief. For those who were not impacted by the pandemic, let me give some suggestions. In today's episode, "Responsible Stimulus Stewardship", Jay gives you some very basic guidelines on the best way to spend your stimulus check. The post Responsible Stimulus Stewardship appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

One of the greatest things about living in the United States is the opportunities available to us to take an idea and to put it into motion by starting our own business. As an experienced faith based financial planner, Jay Shurz discusses two different options available in the start of a business. The post Starting a Business appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

One of the largest purchases in our lives besides purchasing a home, is purchasing a vehicle. Throughout large parts of the United States, a vehicle is a necessity. There are right and wrong ways to approach and finalize a vehicle purchase, unfortunately, many mistakes are often made. In today's episode, "Purchasing a Vehicle", Jay gives you some very basic guidelines to purchasing a vehicle. The post Purchasing a Vehicle appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Church Debt A common question people have confronted me with over the last several years is whether or not a church should assume debt. It is my opinion that a church should not take on debt. Many issues may cause a church to consider debt or become a church in debt. One of the primary […] The post Church Debt appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Are you aware that there is an anecdote for the struggles we have with money? When people come to me and say they are having issues with debt and materialism, my first question to them is, “Are you tithing?” Seem a strange question, but based on scripture, I do not believe we will ever conquer […] The post Breaking the Power of Money appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

What is your idea of a perfect retirement? Over the last 25 years as a financial planner, I have heard many similar answers to that question. Many men say they want to play golf every day. People want to travel and buy homes near the beach. Often, the answers revolve around buying things or spending […] The post Reaching Contentment appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

As we conclude the podcast series on our “Final Tithe”, I want to share with you the reasoning behind the need to include the Kingdom in your estate plan. The post The Final Tithe: Conclusion appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate during the person's life, in the event the person becomes incapacitated and after death. The post The Final Tithe: Tax Efficiency appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

As we continue the series on “The Final Tithe” and how to include the Kingdom in our estate plan, I want to share with you a missed opportunity to easily name people or entities as beneficiaries. The post The Final Tithe: Using Beneficiary Designations appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

In this episode of “The Final Tithe”, I discuss the use of Trusts and how they can serve our purpose in a non-secular estate plan. The post The Final Tithe: Discussing Trusts appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

As we continue the podcast series discussing your “Final Tithe”, I want to discuss the importance of a will. The will accomplishes many tasks for your estate, primarily handling those tangible assets that must be distributed. Additionally, having a Durable Power of Attorney and Living Will in place can make handling your wishes much easier. […] The post The Final Tithe: Using a Will appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

I am going to begin a series of podcasts titled “The Final Tithe”. I will discuss the need to include the Kingdom in your estate planning. To fully understand estate planning with a Biblical perspective, one must first understand ownership. The following verses all describe the fact that God is the creator and owner of […] The post The Final Tithe- Part 1 appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Stop procrastinating!  Having been a financial planner for the last quarter of century, I have made many observations of people who have been successful and people who have failed regarding their stewardship. The post Stop Procrastinating! appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

The Market Roller Coaster - We have seen some prime examples of an emotional stock market in recent weeks. The post The Market Roller Coaster appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Buying a home is often one of the largest financial decision a person makes in their lifetime. The process can be stressful without the proper guidance regarding the home purchase. I have seen many people make serious mistakes during their home buying event. I am going to give you some common sense advice that I […] The post Buying a Home appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

I have fielded many questions over the last three weeks regarding the new administration and what impact this change may have on a person's financial plan and investment accounts. The post A New Administration appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Scripture mentioning financial issues is throughout the bible, in fact, there are over 2300 verses detailing how we should handle money. God knew we were going to struggle with stewardship of the “treasures” he has blessed us with. As I counsel people of all denominations, ethnic groups, ages, and genders, I see the struggles that […] The post Obedience in our Stewardship appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

What are the non-verbal characteristics of a Christian? What would make someone who sees you in public think that you are a believer? I have taught many lessons on the non-verbal characteristics if a Christian and those identifiers include showing love, showing kindness, being joyful, being charitable, and having self-control. When we are unable to […] The post Controlling the Physical appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Risk tolerance is the degree of variability in investment returns that an investor is willing to withstand in their financial planning. Risk tolerance is an important component in investing. You should have a realistic understanding of your ability and willingness to stomach large swings in the value of your investments; if you take on too much risk, you might panic and sell at […] The post Why Risk Tolerance is Important appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Roth IRA or 401k? Jay goes into what you can do with your stimulus check to contribute to your retirement. The post What to do with the Stimulus check? appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

You often see commercials on television offering “Guaranteed Life Insurance”.  Those commercials are talking about Graded Death Benefit Life insurance and I think it is important to understand these types of life insurance contracts. The post Guaranteed Life Insurance Explained appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

You may or may not need to do any rebalancing at that time, but reviewing your portfolio periodically is a good exercise. The post Why Rebalance? appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

As we enter into a new year, here are three pieces of advice I recommend. Change your passwords. No one enjoys working with passwords, but they’re necessary for keeping your accounts secure — at least until something better comes along. You likely already make sure that your passwords are strong and difficult-to-crack. You might even go the […] The post 3 Helpful Tips appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.