Welcome to Episode 4 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Benedicta Egbeme — qualified accountant, entrepreneur, and financial educator. Benedicta shares how her love for numbers evolved into a calling around financial stewardship, and why financial freedom is not defined by income, but by wisdom, discipline, and mindset.

She speaks candidly about lifestyle inflation, financial literacy, stewardship over ownership, and the role of faith in managing money well — offering practical, biblical insight on budgeting, saving, investing, and building a healthy money mindset for individuals, families, and business owners.

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https://beniratiofinances.com/

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Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

01:40 – Benedicta’s journey into finance

06:10 – From loving numbers to financial stewardship

10:20 – Why people avoid financial knowledge

14:50 – Financial literacy as personal responsibility

19:10 – What financial freedom really means

24:00 – Signs your money management is off

28:40 – Saving, investing & inflation

33:10 – Lifestyle inflation explained

37:20 – Faith, stewardship & giving

43:10 – Women, value & knowing your worth

47:30 – Marriage, money & unity

51:00 – Final reflections & advice

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Emmanuel Asuquo — financial adviser, entrepreneur and one of the UK’s leading voices in financial literacy. Emmanuel shares how faith, identity and discipline shaped his journey from a council estate to working in Canary Wharf, and why many of us work hard but struggle to build lasting wealth.

He speaks openly about cultural pressures, financial shame, legacy, and the need for financial education in the Church — offering practical steps on stewardship, mindset and building kingdom wealth with wisdom.

Stay connected with us:

https://pcbank.co.uk/

https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank

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Connect with Emmanuel:

emmanuelasuquo.com

https://www.instagram.com/theemaneffectuk/?hl=en

https://www.tiktok.com/@theemaneffectuk?lang=en

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

01:45 – Growing up & early money lessons

05:10 – Culture, image & identity

09:20 – Why we work hard but struggle to build wealth

13:10 – Financial literacy & the church

17:40 – Life in Canary Wharf

22:30 – Being “paid to be yourself”

27:15 – Community & role models 32:40 – Everyday stewardship

37:20 – Breaking financial shame

43:10 – Making finance relatable

48:00 – Closing reflections

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Faith & Finance Podcast by the Pentecostal Community Bank.

Hosted by Brenda Emmanus OBE, this episode features Hayley Mulenda — award-winning international speaker, author, and changemaker whose story of resilience has inspired audiences worldwide.

From facing bullying and mental-health struggles to building a thriving seven-figure speaking business, Hayley opens up about her journey of surrender, self-worth, and stewardship. She shares how she learned to “walk into love,” why she prays for impact instead of income, and what it means to become not just blessed - but a blessing.

You’ll hear powerful lessons on contentment, leadership, purpose, relationships, and money mindsets - and how true wealth is measured not by what you gain, but by what you give.

Stay connected with us:

https://pcbank.co.uk/

https://www.tiktok.com/@pentecostalcommunitybank

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Connect with Hayley:

https://hayleymulenda.com

https://www.instagram.com/hayleymulenda/

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