Have you ever wondered what Jesus has to say about time and money? Is it even okay for us to talk about these topics at LifeGroup?
We think the answer is a resounding yes. And here’s why: It’s easy to think only certain parts of our lives our spiritual, and sometimes time and money feel like they fit in the “not spiritual” part of our lives. But following Jesus requires a whole-life response, which includes resources like time and money.
God cares about how we manage our resources because the way we use them is often a reflection of what we believe about Him.
God cares about how we manage our resources because the way we use them is often a reflection of what we believe about Him. So although these topics can feel very action-oriented and practical, it’s important to slow down and see what Jesus has to say about them. And that’s exactly what we’re doing this season.
We’re exploring big questions like:
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- Is the Bible sending mixed messages about time and money?
- Can you budget and still have fun?
- Is it selfish to build wealth?
- How much money is actually enough?
- How do I do things like budgeting, investing, and saving?
Our hope is that this season empowers you to have honest and vulnerable conversations about how you can use your time and money in a way that honors God.
And because we know these topics can be kind of uncomfortable to talk about, we’ve put together an extra resource to help your LifeGroup talk about finances in a healthy way—without being weird.
Here’s the bottom line: It’s okay to talk about time and money.
And remember, we only have one rule on the podcast: Don’t listen unless you’re talking with others about what you hear. Use these episodes to spark conversations with your LifeGroup, friends, and family.
As always, we’ve got Conversation Guides to help your LifeGroup get talking. And this season, every episode has an extra resource that dives even deeper. Subscribe to get these guides delivered straight to your inbox at: www.life.church/yhis
Here’s how to use this content in your LifeGroup:
- Listen to each episode individually before meeting up together.
- Use the Conversation Guide to talk it over at LifeGroup. Once you’ve talked about the episode, find a next step to take, either individually or as a LifeGroup.
- That’s it! Do you still have questions? Check out this article to learn more about why we use podcasts as LifeGroups.
This season will start on Wednesday, October 5 with new episodes every Wednesday until Wednesday, November 30.
Get the Conversation Guides
Get the Conversations Guides (plus each episode’s bonus resource) delivered straight to your inbox at www.life.church/yhis, or find some sneak peeks below:
- Episode 56: Is the Bible Sending Mixed Messages About Time and Money?
- Bonus Guide: How to Talk About Time and Money Without Being Weird
- Episode 57: Why We Feel Uncomfortable When Talking About Money
- Bonus Guide: Resource Management Quiz
- Episode 58: How Much Money Is Enough?
- Bonus Guide: Generosity Challenge
- Episode 59: Is It Possible to Build Wealth Without Being Selfish?
- Bonus Guide: Investing: But Explain It Like I’m 5
- Episode 60: Budgeting Brings Freedom
- Bonus Guide: Master Your Budget
- Episode 61: Your Spending Can Change the World
- Bonus Guide: Impacting the World Around You
- Episode 62: We Asked a Financial Advisor All Your Money Questions
- Bonus Guide: Season 7 Resource Recap: Videos, Books, and More!
- Episode 63: Strategies for Global Giving
- Bonus Guide: Global Generosity Guide
We hope you enjoy this season, and if you haven’t yet, make sure to check out some of the other episodes available. There’s something for every kind of LifeGroup!
