In this tender, emotional episode, Bob and Linda open up about a simple idea that completely reframed how they parent: the "$50,000 Moment."

It started with a story Bob read — one so moving he couldn't finish it without crying — about a dad who imagined paying $50,000 to relive a single bedtime with his 10-year-old. That thought experiment changed him, and now it's changing the Lotich household too.

If you're a parent (or even if you aren't), this episode will recalibrate how you see the people in your life and remind you of the beauty tucked into ordinary days.

In This Episode:

• The story that made Bob stop checking the clock at bedtime
• Why we forget the voices of our kids at different ages
• The biblical wisdom behind remembering the brevity of life
• How to recognize "$50,000 moments" in real time
• Why presence is a discipleship practice—not a personality trait
• What Jesus and Mr. Rogers both modeled about "holy slowness"
• How this principle applies to more than kids
• A tender story about Bob's uncle and what it taught him about presence

Scripture Mentioned (NLT):

• Psalm 90:12 — "Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom."
  
  

Key Takeaways:

1. You won't realize the value of a moment until it's gone.
   
   Bob shares how he can no longer remember what his now-11-year-old sounded like as a six-year-old—and how that realization hit him like a ton of bricks.
   
   
2. Future you would pay anything to get today back.
   
   The "time-machine thought experiment" reframes bedtime, routines, and interruptions as priceless opportunities.
   
   
3. Presence is a form of love—and discipleship.
   
   Looking at the way Jesus interacted with people, we see an invitation to slow down and be with those around us.
   
   
4. This isn't just about kids.
   
   Parents, friends, coworkers, church community members—none of us are guaranteed another moment together.
   
   
5. You don't have to create regrets. You can create reminders.
   
   Bob calls them $50,000 moments—a cue to pause, breathe, and fully engage.

Practical Ways to Apply This:

• Ask yourself during ordinary moments:
  "If I had to pay to relive this, how much would I spend?"
• During bedtime or stressful transitions, picture your 80-year-old self watching.
• Treat others—kids, friends, the barista, the bus driver—as people God placed in your path today.
• Practice the "Fred Rogers pause": give full attention to whoever is in front of you.

Links & Mentions:

• Gradually, Then Suddenly by Mark Batterson
• Let's Retire Retirement by Derek Coburn

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Just a 4-minute little reminder today! What if one short, 29-word sentence from the Bible could shift the atmosphere in your home, change how you see your finances, and remind you that God Himself has placed His name on you?

In this episode, Bob & Linda dive into the Aaronic blessing from Numbers 6 — a prayer that God commanded to be spoken over His people. You've probably heard it before, maybe even sung it in church, but chances are you've never fully realized its power in your daily life

📖 Scripture highlight: "May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace." (Numbers 6:24–26, NLT)

💡 This week's action step: Speak the Aaronic blessing out loud once a day—over yourself, your family, or your finances. Notice how it shifts your mindset and brings peace.

BONUS: Ever dreamt of hanging out with us for 6 weeks in your small group or church? Head to https://seedtime.com/true for details or shoot us a DM on Instagram (http://instagram.com/seedtime).

If you haven't checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https://seedtime.com/smrl/), we think you'll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as "a money book for people who don't read money books."

In this episode, I sat down with PJ Vescovi — financial advisor, pastor, and author of The Great Money Reform — and this one's going to challenge you in the best way possible.

We dove deep into the 5 keys to being a truly good steward, not just in theory, but in daily decisions. PJ's insights are fire — especially his stories around radical generosity, godly work ethic, and the real reason you're not walking in financial freedom.

This isn't your average money conversation. This is faith, finance, and focus colliding in a way that'll leave you rethinking how you spend, give, invest, and even parent.

If you've ever asked:

• "How do I know if I'm being obedient with my money?"

• "Am I managing my finances with intentionality, or just winging it?"

• "Why is God calling me to give something that doesn't make sense financially?"

Then this episode is your blueprint.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• PJ Vescovi's book: The Great Money Reform — https://amzn.to/4qOTuN0

• Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud — http://amzn.to/3XMPfA0

• Atomic Habits by James Clear — https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

• Get our award-winning book Simple Money, Rich Life — http://seedtime.com/free

Let's be a generation that stewards well — not just for ourselves, but for the Kingdom.

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Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel
(https://youtu.be/pCExM8e7A18)!

If you haven't checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https://seedtime.com/smrl/), we think you'll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 900 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as "a money book for people who don't read money books."

You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https://SeedTime.com/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide.