In this episode, we explore a timeless metaphor from St. Bernard of Clairvaux about living as reservoirs rather than canals—filling ourselves first before giving from overflow.

We discuss the intersection of biblical generosity, financial wisdom, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes faithful stewardship means adjusting our giving.

Through client stories and scriptural reflection, we examine what it means to give wisely in changing seasons, why limits are part of God's design, and how provision has never been our responsibility to bear alone.

If you’re self-employed, in sales, or running a small business, you know the budgeting struggle is real. But inconsistent income doesn’t mean you’re off the hook — it just means you need a smarter plan.

Nick shares a four-part framework inspired by YNAB (You Need a Budget) and shaped by real-world experience:

1. Only budget dollars you have — no guessing games.
2. Prioritize spending by what matters most (including giving and saving).
3. Break big, rare expenses into monthly habits.
4. Build a buffer during your "hill" months to survive the valleys.

This episode is packed with practical help, biblical stewardship, and avocado jokes. (Seriously.)

🛠️ Tool Mentioned: YNAB’s guide to irregular income

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I want to use whatever gifts I have received to serve others, as a faithful steward of God’s grace in its various forms. — 1 Peter 4: 10

Openhanded Wealth, LLC is a registered investment adviser in Holly Springs, GA, serving Christian families and small business owners. This content is educational only and should not be taken as financial, tax, or legal advice.

In this episode, Nick reflects on the final chapters of Practicing the King’s Economy and how the Bible’s vision of rest is radically different from our hustle culture. He shares five real-world reasons why rest feels impossible — including the “reentry tax,” productivity identity, and the sheer effort it takes to prepare.

We explore:

• Why biblical rest requires intentionality and community
• The psychological hurdles that keep us “too busy”
• What the Year of Jubilee might teach modern business owners
• How rest can become a regular, life-giving rhythm — not just a reward for burnout

📖 Referenced Book: Practicing the King’s Economy by Robby Holt, Michael Rhodes, and Brian Fikkert

📺 Mentioned Show: Alone, Season 11 (History Channel)

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I want to use whatever gifts I have received to serve others, as a faithful steward of God’s grace in its various forms. — 1 Peter 4: 10

Openhanded Wealth, LLC is a registered investment adviser in Holly Springs, GA, serving Christian families and small business owners. This content is educational only and should not be taken as financial, tax, or legal advice.