032: Christian Money Management: A Faith-Based Foundation for Your Finances

Learn how to handle money with wisdom, purpose, and biblical truth.

In this episode of The Anchored Decision Show, Lauren sits down with Certified Financial Planner Emily Scott to talk about biblical financial planning. From creating a God-honoring budget to deciding what to invest in, Emily shares practical, grace-filled wisdom to help you approach your finances with intentionality and faith. She also opens up about her journey into financial planning, why stewardship is the foundation of wise money management, and how generosity helps us guard our hearts from idolizing wealth. Whether you're managing a household budget, planning for retirement, or teaching your kids about money, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement to help you walk in financial freedom.

Links From This Episode:

✨ Investing for Dummies
✨ Faith-based investors: Bob Dahl and Eventide
✨ Dave Ramsey — Financial Peace University
✨ Divine Discernment Workshop: www.anchoreddecisions.com/ddworkshop
✨ Show Notes & Links: www.anchoreddecisions.com/31

Key Points:

🔑 Stewardship means managing God’s resources wisely—not just giving a little back, but viewing all of it as His.
🔑 Financial goals are the GPS destination—budgeting and investing flow from knowing where you're headed.
🔑 Time in the market (not timing the market) is the key to growing wealth through investments.
🔑 God-honoring budgets start with giving and saving first, then spending what's left with intentionality.
🔑 Generosity is one of the best ways to guard your heart from greed and financial idolatry.
🔑 Couples thrive financially when they approach money conversations calmly, without blame or fear.
🔑 Teach kids early that money can be saved, spent, or shared—and let them practice with real examples.

Your Action Step for the Week:

🎯 Set your financial goals. As Emily says, it’s like setting the GPS—you can’t create a plan until you know your destination. Sit down with your spouse or a financial advisor and define where you're headed financially.

Connect with Emily:

🌟 Website: www.financiallyunbroken.com
🌟 Instagram: @financially_unbroken
🌟 Facebook: Emily Scott - Financial Planner 

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