Making an Intentional Impact with God's Money with Afton Phillips

“If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?” - Luke 16:11

What if managing money is about more than just numbers and budgets—what if it’s a window into something eternal? Afton Phillips joins us today as we explore the mission behind the message you hear every day on this program, and how you can be a part of it.

Afton Phillips is the Head of Content at FaithFi: Faith & Finance. 

The Heart Behind the Mission

So why focus so much on finances?

Because how we handle money reveals what we treasure most. At FaithFi, we want to help people experience freedom, peace, and generosity—not just from better budgeting, but from surrendering their hearts to God.

It’s a message that resonates with people in all seasons of life. Whether you feel boxed in by a budget or anxious about a financial decision, each of those moments is an invitation to reflect on your heart and trust in Christ. We are already living in abundance with the love of Christ.

The Common Struggles We All Face

Here are the three biggest challenges that Christians often face when it comes to faithful money management:

1. Trust vs. Security–It's easy to place our hope in financial stability rather than in God.
2. Comfort vs. Generosity–Culture tells us to accumulate, but God calls us to live open-handedly.
3. Identity vs. Worth–We’re constantly tempted to measure our value by our bank accounts rather than who we are in Christ.

That’s why the resources we offer—from our studies to our podcast—aren’t just about financial literacy. They’re about spiritual formation. The concepts we talk about are an intentional reset. They help us move away from the emptiness of accumulation and toward peace that’s rooted in Christ.

Why Ecclesiastes Still Speaks Today

FaithFi’s newest Bible study, Wisdom Over Wealth, takes readers through the book of Ecclesiastes. This book speaks directly to our modern struggles with meaning, anxiety, and financial pressure.

There may not be another book in the Bible that talks about death more, so it really forces you to ask: What really matters? When you realize how short life is, you start to live more intentionally, and that includes how you manage your finances.

Rather than treating money as ultimate, Ecclesiastes helps us see it as a gift. Something to be enjoyed, yes—but also stewarded wisely under God’s authority.

FaithFi’s Tools for the Journey

If you’re new to FaithFi, here’s a quick look at the resources we offer to help believers apply biblical wisdom to their financial lives every day:

• Radio + Podcast: Our daily conversations bring timeless biblical wisdom into your financial life.
• FaithFi App: A free, easy-to-use budgeting tool that helps you align your spending with eternal values—and includes a community of other believers on the same journey.
• High-Quality Articles and Content: Each week, we share insightful content from leading voices in Christian finance, designed to help you connect your faith with everyday financial decisions.
• Bible Studies + Devotionals: Deep dives into Scripture that explore God’s heart for money and stewardship.
• Faithful Steward Magazine: A beautifully designed quarterly publication filled with quick reads, practical tips, and theological insights.

How You Can Support the Mission

As we approach the end of our fiscal year (Jun