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Red Ledger Podcast

Transforming Finances and Marriages through Faith-Based Financial Coaching

In this episode of The Red Ledger podcast, Denalee speaks with Amberlee and James Rich from Rich Living Coaching. They discuss the often-stressful topic of finances within marriage, emphasizing the positive impact of proactive financial discussions. The Riches share insights on aligning spending with values, building sustainable financial plans, and overcoming financial struggles by shifting perspectives. They also address the struggles pastors face regarding financial stability and the importance of generosity within the Christian community. The episode underscores the importance of clarity, teamwork, and intentionality when managing finances and living a fulfilling life aligned with one's values and God's calling.

Coaching Expectations: Here's a blog post by Amberlee that outlines what to expect from our coaching program.
https://www.richlivingcoaching.com/working-with-a-financial-coach/

4-Month Coaching Program: To get started with our coaching, you can use this link to enroll and make your payment.
https://www.richlivingcoaching.com/buy/1-on-1-coaching-4-month-program/

Podcast Resource Links:
Steward Lab: This online group financial coaching program integrates Biblical principles with modern financial strategies to help you rewrite your money story.
https://stewardlab.com/

Prayer and Couple's Agenda: These resources will be available at the following links before the podcast goes live:
https://stewardlab.com/prayer & https://stewardlab.com/agenda. (I will be working on creating these landing pages.)

Free Consultation: For anyone interested in learning more about our coaching, they can schedule a complimentary 20-minute call here: https://www.richlivingcoaching.com/meet/.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:40 The Impact of Financial Stress on Marriage

02:52 Understanding Personal Finances and Emotions

08:15 The Importance of Financial Clarity

11:26 Aligning Spending with Values

36:11 Generosity and Financial Stewardship

45:46 Financial Stewardship and Freedom

46:01 God's Faithfulness in Unexpected Ways

46:42 Dreaming Big and Trusting God's Plan

47:54 Family as a Team in Financial Decisions

49:22 Positive Financial Conversations

50:09 Stewardship Beyond Finances

51:48 Creating Sustainable Financial Plans

53:27 The Role of Financial Coaching

56:29 Reflecting on Financial Wins

01:01:56 Living According to Your Values

01:04:19 The Importance of Financial Coaching

01:10:14 Pastors and Financial Struggles

01:26:41 Trusting God with Finances

01:31:31 Conclusion and Resources