In this episode of our Faithfully Funded series, we take a closer look at cash, generosity, and the heart behind giving. We talk about how money in our hands becomes a tool — not just for meeting needs, but for reflecting the character of God. Together, we explore what it means to give freely, why generosity is deeply connected to trust, and how living open-handed can reshape the way we think about financial security. This episode is all about shifting from a mindset of holding tightly to one of faithfully releasing what God has placed in our care.

Biblical Rooting:

2 Corinthians 9:7

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

Show Resources:

The Bible (NET Version)

The Two Sides of Every Dollar, (Miller)

https://tinyurl.com/MMillerAmazon

God & Money, (Cortines & Baumer)

All the Teachings of Jesus, (Lockyer)

Managing God's Money, (Alcorn)

Neither Poverty Nor Riches (Blomberg)

Simple Money, Rich Life (Lotich)

Money, Possessions, and Eternity (Alcorn)

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This podcast is a branch of Stepping Forward Ministries, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using the unwavering truths of God’s Word to teach, equip, and empower people to step forward in their relationship with Christ. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is through this podcast! To learn more about us, visit www.steppingfwd.org.

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Southern Soul Chats and Stepping Forward Ministries are not a church, pastoral authority, or licensed counseling service. While we aim to equip and encourage you through biblical truth and personal testimonies, all content shared is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. By listening, you acknowledge that you engage with this content voluntarily and accept full responsibility for how you apply it in your life.

In this episode of our Faithfully Funded series, we explore one of the most important questions of the season: Where does your first thought about money come from? Together, we look at how our earliest experiences, family influences, and unspoken beliefs shape the way we view money today. We also discuss why money itself isn’t relational, but people are — and how understanding that difference helps us approach finances with wisdom, purpose, and freedom. This conversation sets the stage for key concepts we’ll be diving into all season long, giving you a clearer foundation for understanding your money story and how God invites you to steward your resources well.

Biblical Rooting:

Proverbs 3:9

"Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce."

Show Resources:

The Bible (NET)

The Two Sides of Every Dollar, Miller

https://tinyurl.com/MMillerAmazon

God & Money, Cortines & Baumer

All the Teachings of Jesus, Lockyer

Managing God's Money, Alcorn

Margin, Swenson

(Please note: We may share links to external resources for your convenience. However, this does not imply full endorsement of the entire site, author, or organization. The views expressed may differ from our own.)

Your Support Matters:

This podcast is a branch of Stepping Forward Ministries, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using the unwavering truths of God’s Word to teach, equip, and empower people to step forward in their relationship with Christ. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is through this podcast! To learn more about us, visit www.steppingfwd.org.

Want to connect, support, or take a step of faith? Whether you have a story to share, want to sponsor our podcast, support the mission, or learn how to follow Jesus—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s put faith into action together!

👉 Click here to connect with us. Don’t forget to add us on your social media accounts! You can find us at @steppingfwdministries across all platforms!

Disclaimer:

Southern Soul Chats and Stepping Forward Ministries are not a church, pastoral authority, or licensed counseling service. While we aim to equip and encourage you through biblical truth and personal testimonies, all content shared is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. By listening, you acknowledge that you engage with this content voluntarily and accept full responsibility for how you apply it in your life.

Welcome to our new season…. Faithfully Funded! In this first episode, we’re excited to introduce our co-host, Matt Miller. Matt opens the season by sharing his personal story and the heart behind why he’s passionate about biblical stewardship, financial clarity, and living generously with what God has placed in our hands.

This season is all about practical, relatable, and real conversations on financial integrity, wise decision-making, and how we can honor God through the resources He’s entrusted to us. We’re diving into themes like financial equity, faithful responsibility, and spiritual alignment when it comes to money.

Matt’s journey sets the tone beautifully, reminding us that stewardship isn’t about the size of our bank account—it's about the posture of our heart.

Tune in and join us as we step into a season of faith, finances, and freedom.

Biblical Rooting:

1 Corinthians 4:2

“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”

Show Resources:

The Bible (NET)

The Two Sides of Every Dollar, Miller

https://tinyurl.com/MMillerAmazon

God & Money, Cortines & Baumer

All the Teachings of Jesus, Lockyer

Managing God's Money, Alcorn

(Please note: We may share links to external resources for your convenience. However, this does not imply full endorsement of the entire site, author, or organization. The views expressed may differ from our own.)

Your Support Matters:

This podcast is a branch of Stepping Forward Ministries, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to using the unwavering truths of God’s Word to teach, equip, and empower people to step forward in their relationship with Christ. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is through this podcast! To learn more about us, visit www.steppingfwd.org.

Want to connect, support, or take a step of faith? Whether you have a story to share, want to sponsor our podcast, support the mission, or learn how to follow Jesus—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s put faith into action together!

👉 Click here to connect with us. Don’t forget to add us on your social media accounts! You can find us at @steppingfwdministries across all platforms!

Disclaimer:

Southern Soul Chats and Stepping Forward Ministries are not a church, pastoral authority, or licensed counseling service. While we aim to equip and encourage you through biblical truth and personal testimonies, all content shared is for spiritual encouragement and educational purposes only. By listening, you acknowledge that you engage with this content voluntarily and accept full responsibility for how you apply it in your life.