What you worship will eventually shape what you create.

What happens when money becomes the focus instead of the mission?

In this episode of Unscriptd, Will Abel and Michael Grier unpack motivation, creativity, faith, and money and what really reignites your drive when life feels heavy. What starts as a hilarious debate about germs, earphones, and “brotherhood hygiene” turns into a deeply honest conversation about Christian entrepreneurship, creative discipline, and the quiet ways money can either motivate you or suffocate your ability to create.

Michael also shares part of his testimony, opening up about seasons of homelessness, sleeping on park benches, living out of a car, and going without food. He reflects on how those seasons leave lasting mental and emotional triggers that can resurface long after life looks “stable” on the outside.

This is a faith grounded conversation for builders who want to stay consistent, stay creative, and stay aligned without turning money into the thing they serve.

Key Topics Covered:

• Why money can motivate or destroy creativity

• Faith as the foundation beneath ambition

• Stewardship vs dopamine and chasing the next win

• How financial pressure affects decision making

• Creativity, discipline, and protecting your best hours

• Overcoming homelessness and lingering mental weight

• Building real skills instead of chasing anomalies

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Connect with the hosts:Will Abel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willabel
Michael Grier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgrier