Bountiful examines how Christians can maintain the proper perspective on material wealth and its purpose in our lives. Being rich in this world is very different than being rich toward God. Gary and Christy will look to the Scriptures to discuss how Christians can use their money and possessions to the glory of God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).
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“Zombie Debt” (Bountiful S16E9)
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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 […]…
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“Young Adults And Personal Finance” with Amy Sewell (Bountiful S16E8)
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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…
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“Personality Types and Personal Finance” (Bountiful S16E7)
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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 […]…
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“Things To Consider When Giving to Charity” (Bountiful S16E6)
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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.charitynavig…
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“Financial Milestone Anxiety” (Bountiful S16E5)
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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 […]…
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“Ambition” (Bountiful S16E4)
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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 […]Par Gary and Christy Jenkins
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“Finance Quotes And The Bible” (Bountiful S16E3)
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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, […]…
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“Should I Tithe?” (Bountiful S16E2)
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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 […]…
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Financial Self-Sabotage” (Bountiful S16E1)
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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 […]…
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“Travel Tips with Keith Kasarjian” (Bountiful S15E16)
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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, […]…
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“Financial Lessons-Learned from Recording 200 Episodes” (Bountiful S15E15)
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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 […]…
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“Mortgages In The News” (Bountiful S15E14)
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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 […]…
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“Challenging The Norms” (Bountiful S15E13)
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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 […]…
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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 […]…
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“Don’t Be Fooled by Scams” (Bountiful S15E11)
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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 […]…
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“The Value of Boundaries” (Bountiful S15E10)
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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 […]…
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“Jesus Talks Stewardship” (Bountiful S15E9)
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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 […]…
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“Financial Illiteracy” (Bountiful S15E8)
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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 […]…
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“Tips On Buying A Car” (Bountiful S15E7)
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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 […]…
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“Bountiful 101: Introducing Fiduciaries” (Bountiful S15E6)
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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 […]…
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“How to Be a Better Saver” (Bountiful S15E5)
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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 […]…
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“Unexpected Expenses! Now What?” (Bountiful S15E4)
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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 […]…
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“How To Build a Budget” (Bountiful S15E3)
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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 […]…
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“Putting Money In Its Place” (Bountiful S15E2)
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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 […]…
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“How to Misplace Money” (Bountiful S15E1)
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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, […]…
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“The Fruit of the Spirit and Stewardship” (Bountiful S14E12)
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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 […]…
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“Grumbling Stomachs and Thankful Hearts” (Bountiful S14E11)
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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 […]…
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“Self-Control With Our Finances” (Bountiful S14E10)
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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 […]…
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“Gentleness & Money” (Bountiful S14E9)
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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 […]…
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“Is Money Something You Can Count On?” (Bountiful S14E8)
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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 […]Par Gary and Christy Jenkins
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“Living The Good Life” (Bountiful S14E7)
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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 […]…
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“There’s Always Room for Kindness” (Bountiful S14E6)
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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 […]…
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“Being Patient With Ourselves” (Bountiful S14E5)
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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 […]…
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“Big Barns And Buried Treasure” (Bountiful S14E4)
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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 […]…
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“Overcoming Financial Stress” (Bountiful S14E3)
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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 […]…
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“Joy In All Financial Circumstances” (Bountiful S14E2)
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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 […]…
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“Should I Love Money Or Hate It?” (Bountiful S14E1)
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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 […]…
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“Summer Savings” (Bountiful S13E12)
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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 LinksPar Gary and Christy Jenkins
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“Things To Keep In Mind Before Getting a Pet” (Bountiful S13E11)
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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 […]…
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“Buyer Beware” (Bountiful S13E10)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, May 8, 2023 In this episode, we discuss common tactics used by retailers, online stores, and grocery stores to sell us things. Then, we note a few things we can do to make sure we’re making the right purchases for us. Episode Resources We want to hear […]…
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“Am I Stingy?” (Bountiful S13E9)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, May 1, 2023 To be generous or to be stingy is a choice we all make, sometimes daily. Do we examine ourselves as we should (2 Corinthians 13:5) to make sure our actions reflect a heart of generosity? Or do we excuse our stinginess as “just who […]Par Gary and Christy Jenkins
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“Can I Be Wealthy and Faithful?” (Bountiful S13E8)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 17, 2023 Plenty of people were and are wealthy and faithful, but that does not mean everyone could be or should be. In this episode, we discuss how some are faithful with wealth, some are faithful without wealth, and some are faithful because of wealth. Episode […]…
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“Little By Little” (Bountiful S13E7)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 27, 2023 Even though we know all about how we should be patient, it can be a struggle to practice patience when our savings are low, our debts are high, or when we can’t afford something. In this episode, we talk about how we can practice patience relative […]…
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“How to Make It a Great Week” (Bountiful S13E6)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 13, 2023 Are great weeks born or made? In this episode, we talk about how our attitude can help determine the outcome of our lives, even down to the workweek or schoolweek. We want to hear from you! Subscription LinksPar Gary and Christy Jenkins
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“Valuable Investments” (Bountiful S13E5)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 13, 2023 An investment is something into which you put effort so that out of it you receive a benefit. To invest is to effectively use the benefits God blesses us with in order to make more. The Parable of the Talents would be an example […]Par Gary and Christy Jenkins
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“The Value of Communication” (Bountiful S13E4)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 6, 2023 Communication takes practice. Talking about money probably takes even more practice. In this episode, we provide some tips on how to bring up the topic of money to those who are important to you. Having tough conversations can be valuable, especially when we keep […]…
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“What Is Your Value?” (Bountiful S13E3)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 23, 2023 The world offers us several ways to determine our value, like our careers, appearance, talents, family, and wealth. But are these effective ways to appraise our self-worth, or is there a better way to appraise our value? Episode Resources Bountiful episode: Net Worth Is Not […]…
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“How Do You Value Money?” (Bountiful S13E2)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 16, 2023 Value is the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. What value does money have for us? What is material wealth worth to us? Do we overvalue money? “Money often costs too much.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s important we understand the true value […]…
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“Does God Care About Money?” (Bountiful S13E1)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 9, 2023 God is concerned about financial matters, not for His sake, but for ours. All things belong to God, including all wealth that exists, and He provides us with some of that wealth so we can glorify Him. The Lord has provided instructions on how […]…
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“Joy During The Holidays” (Bountiful S12E12)
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Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, December 5, 2022 While the holidays may be stressful, they could be joyful. In this episode, we discuss finding joy during the holidays in our festivities, in our family, and in our finances. Episode Resources https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/stories/ten_tips_for_enjoying_holidays.html We want to…
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