Pastors & Money Podcast
Helping helps pastors, ministry leaders, and churches stop being limited by finances and start thriving financially, using money as a tool to fuel God’s mission in our churches and our families.
Episodes
August 1, 2025 • 14 mins
Show Notes
In this powerful second part of our conversation with Dr. Ioana Popa, we dive into practical solutions for ministry leaders struggling with financial stress and burnout. Dr. Popa shares her holistic framework for preventing burnout while maintaining healthy money boundaries, revealing how unmet emotional needs sabotage financial decisions and why traditional approaches often fail in ministry contexts.
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Discover the three phases of stress response that ministry leaders experience, why the "hidden burnout" phase is so dangerous, and how unmet emotional needs drive poor money decisions.
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Ministry burnout has reached crisis levels, with many pastors leaving the field due to physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion. But what if the solution started with something as simple as a 15-minute workout? In this conversation with fitness coach and pastor Steve McKinney, we explore the powerful connection between physical health and ministry effectiveness. Steve shares his practical "Three W" system that's helping pastor...
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June 25, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode, Steve McKinney, a bestselling author, fitness coach, Brazilian Jiujitsu black belt, and pastor, shares his journey of integrating his passion for fitness with his faith and how it became a gym ministry. He discusses the importance of aging gracefully, maintaining physical health, and how his unique three W approach to fitness can transform lives. Steve also touches on the challenges of maintaining healthy eating ha...
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June 11, 2025 • 13 mins
In part two of our conversation with fighter pilot and attention coach Wes Woodhouse, we dive into practical ways ministers can create attention-rich environments that foster deep spiritual disciplines in a distracted world. Learn how to lead by example, establish routines that enhance creativity, and build communities that value presence over distraction. Discover why setting boundaries with technology isn't just good for you—it's...
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May 28, 2025 • 29 mins
In this powerful conversation with fighter pilot and attention coach Wes Woodhouse, we explore the growing 'attention gap' affecting our spiritual lives and practical strategies to overcome it. Discover how the disciplined focus techniques used in the cockpit can transform your relationship with God, your family, and your ministry. Learn why our fragmented attention is costing us more than we realize and how simple changes can rest...
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In this podcast episode, Joy joins Financial Strategist Sameer Sawaqed of Wealthrive to discuss living rich beyond money.
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In this episode of the 'Pastors & Money Podcast,' we welcome author and ministry leader Heather M. Day. We discuss the intersection of faith and finances, emphasizing the importance of inviting the Holy Spirit into financial decisions. Heather shares her personal journey with money and how a crisis led her to trust God over financial concerns. She also explores the spiritual battle tied to our relationship with money and offers pra...
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April 16, 2025
In this episode, Joy interviews financial coach Katie Jones about the spiritual dangers of making a financial goal an idol in our lives. Katie shares her personal journey of paying off $40,000 in student loan debt and how she initially followed conventional financial wisdom that led her to inadvertently worship money rather than God.
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Katie shares how she paid off $40,000 in student loan debt but felt empt...
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Introduction to Shakema Wilson's Journey
In this episode, Joy speaks with Shakema Wilson, a single mom of four who became debt-free and now leads an international women's ministry. Shakema shares her powerful journey from financial struggle to freedom, and how her faith played a crucial role in transforming her finances.
In this episode, you'll discover:
How Shakema paid off all her debt as a single mother of four childre...
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As pastors, we often pray for the spiritual growth, families, and personal needs of our congregation members. Yet there's a significant part of their lives we frequently overlook in our ministries: praying for business owners in our congregation. The entrepreneurs and business owners in your church spend the majority of their waking hours navigating complex decisions, carrying financial responsibilities, and often feeling spiritual...
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Navigating Finances with Faith: An Interview with Pastor Scott LaPierre
In this episode of the Pastors & Money Podcast, Joy Suzanne Hunt interviews Scott LaPierre, to tackle an important question: is money a spiritual matter? Scott is the teaching pastor of Woodland Christian Church, author, and conference speaker. Scott shares his journey from being an army officer and school teacher to becoming a pastor and financial coach. H...
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February 19, 2025
Faith, Finance, and Stewardship: A Conversation with Nick Garofalo
In this episode of the Pastors & Money Podcast, I talk with Nick Garofalo, CFP candidate and founder of Open-Handed Wealth. We discuss the integration of faith and financial planning, the spiritual significance of money, learning to tithe, and innovative ways to shift from a perspective of scarcity to abundance. Nick shares his journey into financial planning, th...
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In this episode of the Pastors & Money Podcast, we chat with Ralph V. Estep Jr., a licensed public accountant and financial expert with extensive experience working with churches and pastors. We discuss common financial mistakes pastors make, practical strategies for retirement planning at various career stages, and the integration of faith in financial decisions. The episode emphasizes the importance of budgeting, starting early, ...
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Empowering Churches Through Mission Trips: A Conversation with Nathan Walters
In this episode of the Pastors & Money Podcast, host Joy Suzanne Hunt interviews Nathan Walters, president of Mission Discovery, about the organization’s mission and the transformative experiences it offers through national and international mission trips. Nathan shares his personal journey with Mission Discovery and discusses the spiritual growth, gen...
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In episode 21 of the 'Pastors and Money Podcast,' we engage in a deep, insightful conversation on the topic of how to trust God to provide with Paul Granger. Paul is a longtime ministry worker associated with YWAM and other entities. We tackle the challenging question: Do we truly trust God to be our provider? We introduce the concept of new beginnings, both psychologically and biblically, and share some exciting opportunities for ...
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Inviting God to Your Budget Meeting: Financial Stewardship for Pastors
In the 20th episode of the Pastors & Money Podcast, we chat with Robin Robinson, a financial coach and licensed minister. We delve into the critical question of inviting God to be part of our budget meeting, exploring personal finance and stewardship from a biblical perspective. Joy draws insights from the book of Acts, highlighting the role of the Holy Spiri...
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December 11, 2024
Debt-Free College Strategies for Ministry Families
In episode 19 of the Pastors & Money Podcast, we conclude our three-part series on how parents in ministry can prepare their pastor's kid to earn a college degree debt-free. This episode focuses on practical strategies for current college students or those about to begin college. Topics discussed include adjusting mindsets, reassessing career goals, exploring affordable educatio...
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December 5, 2024
Sending Your Pastor's Kid to College Debt-Free: Maximizing the High School Years
In episode 18 of the Pastors & Money Podcast, we continue the three-part series on sending your pastor's kid to college debt-free. This episode dives into strategic planning specific to the high school years, emphasizing mindset, college choice, and practical tips. Joy draws parallels with the biblical story of Joseph, highlighting that faith and st...
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November 27, 2024
In this episode, we discuss strategies to help ministry parents equip their pastor's kid with the skills required to earn a debt-free college degree. This episode is the first part of a three-part series that offers practical advice and personal experiences on how to navigate college funding. Key topics include the significance of establishing a financial and spiritual legacy, educating children on financial principles from an earl...
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