Ep. 067 - How Much Money Is Enough? Setting a Finish Line for Spending

Creating a budget is more than just managing money—it’s about stewarding God’s resources wisely. In this video, we discuss how to budget with a Kingdom perspective, setting financial "finish lines" for income, savings, and generosity.

We’ll discuss how to align your spending with biblical principles, trust God as your provider, and create a plan that honors Him.

Whether you're just starting or refining your budget, this conversation will help you build financial habits rooted in faith and contentment.

• Generous Giving Talk: https://generousgiving.org/heather-tuininga-2022-celebration-of-generosity-full/

• Generous Giving Talk Handout: https://generousgiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Discerning_Handout_rev01.pdf

• MIT Research: https://livingwage.mit.edu/

• Federal Poverty Line: https://aspe.hhs.gov/topics/poverty-economic-mobility/poverty-guidelines

You can find show notes and resources for this episode at: https://secondhalfstewardship.com/episode/ep-67-finish-lines2

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro to "How Much Money Is Enough?"

2:28 - Proverbs 3:9-10

5:21 - Setting Spending Caps

7:43 - Hard and Soft Finish Lines

9:46 - The Bottom Up Method

13:11 - The Top Down Method

15:10 - Federal Poverty Line Explained

21:20 - 1 Timothy 5:17-19

21:40 - Summary & Disclosures

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