In this deeply personal and transparent episode, Bri shares her journey from financial stability to nearly $100,000 in credit card debt — and back again. After leaving a high-paying job in obedience to God, she faced unexpected hardship, spiritual pruning, and what felt like failure.

But God wasn’t done.

You’ll hear:

• The real cost of delayed obedience and emotional spending
• Why even good intentions can lead to poor money decisions
• How the story of the prodigal son mirrors modern financial struggles
• What it really means to rebuild your finances with faith and wisdom
• Encouragement for those silently ashamed of their past financial mistakes

📖 Featured Scripture: Luke 15, Proverbs 24:16, Isaiah 43:18-19, Joel 2:25 🔧 Tools Mentioned: The Making of a Monarch, Position to Prosper, Budget Worksheets 🕊️ Theme: Grace, Redemption, Obedience, Stewardship

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In this powerful episode, Bri Smith, CPA, shares the real key to breakthrough: obedience. It wasn’t marketing. It wasn’t hustle. It was God. When Bri committed to seeking Him first—through fasting, prayer, and daily time in the Word—God moved in miraculous ways.

You’ll hear her testimony of loss, revival, and how spiritual obedience unlocked her biggest week in business. This episode challenges you to stop treating God like a transaction and start pursuing a real relationship with Him.

What You’ll Learn: • Why delayed obedience is dangerous • The secret to kingdom wealth (Deuteronomy 28) • How Bri built wealth God's way—not the world's way • A challenge to invite God into your daily routine

🎯 Take the 7-Day Challenge: Spend time with God daily and watch what happens.

📖 Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:33 | Deuteronomy 28 | Hebrews 11:6

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What does it really mean to have faith like a child?

In this heartwarming and powerful episode, Bri is joined by her daughter Monica to unpack the kind of faith Jesus praised in Luke 18:17 — the simple, trusting belief of a child. Monica shares what prayer means to her, how she handled unanswered prayers, and why she chose to give her life to Christ at a young age.

💛 Whether you’re a parent, a believer in need of a faith reset, or someone who’s been struggling to trust God again — this episode is your invitation to return to the basics and believe again.

🧠 What We Cover:

• What childlike faith looks like in real life
• How kids respond to spiritual disappointment
• Monica’s daily Bible reading journey (and how it inspired Bri!)
• Why trust often comes easier when it hasn’t been broken
• Tips for rebuilding your relationship with God — one small step at a time

📖 Scripture Reference: Luke 18:15–17 — “Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

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🎙️ Be About a Great Work – Stay Focused on Your Calling

When you’re building something for God, distractions will come — whether it’s shade from people you love, unexpected opposition, or just the temptation to quit. In this episode of the 13:22 Life Podcast, we’re diving into the story of Nehemiah — a man who was so focused on doing God's work, he literally told his enemies, “I’m doing a great work, and I cannot come down.”

You’ll hear:

• Why opposition increases when your obedience levels up
• How discernment helps protect your focus
• Why Nehemiah’s wall (built in just 52 days!) still speaks to us today
• What Jesus teaches us about staying on mission, even as a child

If you’ve been tempted to quit, doubt yourself, or come down from your assignment, this one will remind you to keep building and stay about your Father’s business.

📖 Scriptures: Nehemiah 6, Luke 2:41–51, Jeremiah 29:11

📍 Theme: Kingdom Discipline + Focus

💌 Submit your thorn letter: https://bdsmithfinancial.com/1322-life-podcast/

🎙️ Releasing Control – Letting God Lead When You Want to Do It All

If you’ve ever felt like you have to be the one to do it all — this episode is for you.

In Episode 7 of the 13:22 Life Podcast, I’m talking about what it really looks like to release control and trust God with every part of your life — your business, your schedule, your finances, your health, your outcomes. I'm sharing the tension I’ve felt between faith and works, strategy and surrender, and how I’m learning (in real time) to trust God more and grip less.

In this episode:

• The truth about overplanning and overworking
• Why faith + obedience ≠ burnout
• What happens when you stop trying to be your own god
• How I’m shifting from doing everything to stewarding what’s mine

📖 Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 25:21

📍 Theme of the Month: Discipline → Trust → Release

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Let’s be real — sometimes we know exactly what God told us to do… and we still don’t want to do it. That’s why Jonah’s story hit me hard. I’ve been wrestling with obedience, struggling to get back into my discipline, and honestly throwing a little grown-up temper tantrum along the way.

In this episode, I’m sharing my honest journey — from ignoring 5AM wake-up calls to realizing that delayed obedience is still disobedience. We’ll look at how Jonah ran from God, how fasting shifted a whole city’s fate, and why your yes to God could be the key to unlocking blessings for more than just you.

💡 Highlights:

• The real reason discipline isn’t working for you right now
• How disobedience creates chaos — not just in your life, but others’ too
• What fasting, obedience, and discipline actually have in common
• And how one man’s obedience led to an entire city being saved (whew!)

📖 Scriptures: Jonah 1–3, Ephesians 3:20

🎯 Theme: Discipline (but make it honest)

💌 Submit your thorn letter at https://bdsmithfinancial.com/1322-life-podcast/

In Episode 5 of the 13:22 Life Podcast, Bri introduces a lifestyle that every believer striving to walk in God’s purpose must embrace: L.O.T — Listen, Obey, and Trust.

We often say we trust God, but what does that look like in real life when things don’t make sense, when doors close, or when He asks you to take a leap with no clear landing? This episode dives into the importance of hearing God’s voice, following His instructions, and believing He’s still working—even when you don’t see it yet.

If you’re in a season of waiting, decision-making, or quiet obedience, this message will strengthen your faith and remind you that God honors those who are led by His voice, not their own understanding.

In This Episode:

👂 The power of listening for God's direction

🙌 Why obedience often comes before understanding

🕊️ What it truly means to trust God's timing

🔥 How LOT living changes the way you approach faith, business, and family

📖 Real stories and spiritual encouragement for your current season

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

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In this episode of the 13:22 Life Podcast, we dive deep into a struggle many believers face but rarely talk about: spiritual laziness. We all have moments when we don’t feel like praying, reading, or showing up for God — but what happens when we let our feelings take the lead?

Bri shares real-life reflections on how to push past emotional and spiritual fatigue and why discipline in your faith walk matters more than ever. It's not about perfection — it's about consistency and surrender.

Key Takeaways:

• The difference between faith and feelings — and why both are powerful but not equal.
• How spiritual laziness shows up in our daily lives.
• Practical ways to cultivate spiritual discipline when motivation is low.
• Encouragement for those in a spiritually dry season.

Scripture Reference: 📖 Hebrews 11:6 – “And without faith it is impossible to please God...”

Call to Action: Have you ever felt stuck or distant in your spiritual walk? DM Bri on Instagram or comment below to share your story — you’re not alone, and breakthrough is possible. 🙏