Bountiful: The Heart of Money Management
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsBountiful examines how Christians can maintain the proper perspective on material wealth and its purpose in our lives. Being rich in this world is very different than being rich toward God. Gary and Christy will look to the Scriptures to discuss how Christians can use their money and possessions to the glory of God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17).
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“Mortgages In The News” (Bountiful S15E14)
April 22, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 22, 2024 Mortgages have been in the news a lot recently. Higher interest rates combined with higher prices have made mortgages more expensive than in the past few years. In this episode, Gary & Christy take away the click-bait words and (some) bias as they discuss […]
“Challenging The Norms” (Bountiful S15E13)
April 15, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 15, 2024 Conformity can be a good thing, especially when it involves positive peer pressure or keeping things organized. However, not all conformity is good. In fact, the Bible challenges us not to be conformed to this world (Romans 12:2). In this episode, we talk about […]
“Values-Based Investing with Dale Hubbert” (Bountiful S15E12)
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 5 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 8, 2024 When we invest in a 401(k), IRA, or other type of brokerage account, we normally put money into individual stocks, individual bonds, or “baskets” like ETFs or index funds. We want to put our money to work for us in ways that will yield […]
“Don’t Be Fooled by Scams” (Bountiful S15E11)
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 1, 2024 It’s not always pleasant to talk about “ways people try to steal your money”, but it’s a necessary discussion. Part of being a good steward is learning the art of financial discernment – learning how to make wise decisions regarding our personal finances. One […]
“The Value of Boundaries” (Bountiful S15E10)
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 18, 2024 Boundaries are an important part of having a healthy life and good relationships. In this episode, we discuss some tips on setting effective boundaries. These tips will help in most areas of our life and especially with our personal finances. Resources: We want to […]
“Jesus Talks Stewardship” (Bountiful S15E9)
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 11, 2024 Jesus talked a lot about stewardship during his ministry. In this episode, we highlight four things Jesus said that are recorded in Luke 12. Then, we discuss how we can live those things out. The passages we review are: We want to hear from […]
“Financial Illiteracy” (Bountiful S15E8)
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 4, 2024 Financial literacy involves knowing the core building blocks of personal finance on which we can increase our knowledge. But, is financial illieracy a problem? Can we be faithful in our stewardship of God’s money without understanding money & how it works? In this episode, we […]
“Tips On Buying A Car” (Bountiful S15E7)
February 26, 2024 13:48 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 26, 2024 Buying a car can have an emotional aspect to it. Sometimes we view the vehicle we drive as an extension of ourselves, and this can complicate matters when what we want doesn’t fit within our budget. In this episode, we discuss five things to […]
“Bountiful 101: Introducing Fiduciaries” (Bountiful S15E6)
February 19, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 19, 2024 Bountiful 101 is when we take a subject, like fiduciaries, and introduce some of its concepts. Our goal for episodes like this is to combine our Christian attitude with a little bit of knowledge in order that we may glorify God by making wiser […]
“How to Be a Better Saver” (Bountiful S15E5)
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 12, 2024 Even though the recommended savings goal is typically 10% of disposable income, research suggests that the average American saves less than half that amount. There are many reasons why many of us fall short of that 10% ideal, and some of those reasons are within […]
“Unexpected Expenses! Now What?” (Bountiful S15E4)
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 5, 2024 Unexpected expenses are, ironically, something we expect to happen. This could be a home repair, medical bill, school expense, or an event in your life. In this episode, we talk about what we can do when unexpected expenses happen. Even though we cannot control […]
“How To Build a Budget” (Bountiful S15E3)
January 29, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 29, 2024 Budgets are for everybody. While a budget may look different from person to person, everyone can reap the benefits of having an outlined spending plan. In this episode, we talk about what a budget is, the importance of budgets, and then how to make […]
“Putting Money In Its Place” (Bountiful S15E2)
January 22, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 22, 2024 When it comes to our material possessions, including money, we want to make sure to keep them where they belong. If our money is “rightly placed”, so to speak, then our plans to give, save, and spend have good chances of success. We would also […]
“How to Misplace Money” (Bountiful S15E1)
January 15, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 14, 2024 We usually like to keep things in their “spot”. Car keys, wallets, and toothbrushes all have a place where they belong. If these get misplaced, we have trouble finding them. We try to proceed through our day, but we have to backtrack to find, […]
“The Fruit of the Spirit and Stewardship” (Bountiful S14E12)
November 27, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, November 27, 2023 Financial matters matter because they can impact our soul. How do we handle the material blessings God provides to us? Do we handle them with love, joy, and peace? Do we use those blessings to be kind, good, and gentle? Do we manage our […]
“Grumbling Stomachs and Thankful Hearts” (Bountiful S14E11)
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, November 20, 2023 The word “complain” comes from the Latin meaning “to lament with excessive force.” While a lot of things in life are great, not everything in life is problem-free. If our minds are not set on the things of the Spirit, then we can slip […]
“Self-Control With Our Finances” (Bountiful S14E10)
November 13, 2023 17:20 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, November 13, 2023 It is easy to teach about the importance of self control. It is challenging to live with self control, especially in all aspects of our lives. In this episode, we discuss the importance of self-control with our income & with our expenses. Episode Resources […]
“Gentleness & Money” (Bountiful S14E9)
October 30, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, October 30, 2023 Gentleness, while it’s one of the parts that make up the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, is something that we sometimes dismiss. It can seem like a vague idea, compared to joy or self-control. However, God’s wisdom included “gentleness” (some versions use […]
“Is Money Something You Can Count On?” (Bountiful S14E8)
October 23, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, October 23, 2023 What is the faithfulness or reliability of money? We use money every day in exchange for our needs and some things we want. But is money in it for the long haul? In this episode, Gary & Christy discuss what the Bible says about […]
“Living The Good Life” (Bountiful S14E7)
October 09, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, October 9, 2023 The good life may look different for you than for me, and how we define happiness or success has a huge impact on our perspective of what “the good life” means. In this episode, Gary & Christy compare a worldly viewpoint and a spiritual […]
“There’s Always Room for Kindness” (Bountiful S14E6)
September 18, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, September 18, 2023 Kindness is part of our stewardship. A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself (Proverbs 11:17). We can be kind just as effectively at no expense as we can at medium expense or high expense. But since this is […]
“Being Patient With Ourselves” (Bountiful S14E5)
September 11, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, September 11, 2023 The Bible encourages us to be patient (Romans 12:12; Galatians 6:9). There are familiar quotes about patience, like “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” And even when it comes to our personal finances, patience is vital because our savings don’t grow overnight just like our […]
“Big Barns And Buried Treasure” (Bountiful S14E4)
September 05, 2023 00:26 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, September 4, 2023 Jesus talked about financial stewardship a lot. Two of his parables are the backbone for this episode and inspiration for its title. Do we use the strategy of the rich fool by tearing down our barns and building larger ones? Or do we use […]
“Overcoming Financial Stress” (Bountiful S14E3)
August 21, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, August 21, 2023 Even though some stress is good, trying to live through constant levels of high stress is very challenging. When it comes to our financial situation, if our money isn’t adding up like we expected, that can be tough to deal with. Add on something […]
“Joy In All Financial Circumstances” (Bountiful S14E2)
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, August 14, 2023 The word “joy” in Galatians 5:22 means “calm delight; gladness”. Therefore, when we talk about joy from a spiritual perspective, it’s different than the joy the world offers. God’s joy involves a steady flow rather than a sudden spike of delight. Joy applies to our […]
“Should I Love Money Or Hate It?” (Bountiful S14E1)
August 07, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, August 7, 2023 Because we interact with money daily (using electricity, eating, driving, etc) we have some sort of relationship with it. Sometimes we’re tempted to love money – to obsess about our account balances or allowing my financial situation to determine my mood. Other times we […]
“Summer Savings” (Bountiful S13E12)
May 22, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, May 22, 2023 What are some ways we can save money during the summer? In this episode, we mention a few methods we could trim costs from our utilities and our entertainment. Episode Resources We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
“Things To Keep In Mind Before Getting a Pet” (Bountiful S13E11)
May 15, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, May 15, 2023 In many ways, owning a pet is an investment of time and money. While having a pet can be very enjoyable, we must consider their cost before bringing them to our family. In this episode, we discuss some financial line items associated with pet […]
“Buyer Beware” (Bountiful S13E10)
May 08, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, May 8, 2023 In this episode, we discuss common tactics used by retailers, online stores, and grocery stores to sell us things. Then, we note a few things we can do to make sure we’re making the right purchases for us. Episode Resources We want to hear […]
“Am I Stingy?” (Bountiful S13E9)
May 01, 2023 14:27 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, May 1, 2023 To be generous or to be stingy is a choice we all make, sometimes daily. Do we examine ourselves as we should (2 Corinthians 13:5) to make sure our actions reflect a heart of generosity? Or do we excuse our stinginess as “just who […]
“Can I Be Wealthy and Faithful?” (Bountiful S13E8)
April 17, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, April 17, 2023 Plenty of people were and are wealthy and faithful, but that does not mean everyone could be or should be. In this episode, we discuss how some are faithful with wealth, some are faithful without wealth, and some are faithful because of wealth. Episode […]
“Little By Little” (Bountiful S13E7)
March 27, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 27, 2023 Even though we know all about how we should be patient, it can be a struggle to practice patience when our savings are low, our debts are high, or when we can’t afford something. In this episode, we talk about how we can practice patience relative […]
“How to Make It a Great Week” (Bountiful S13E6)
March 13, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, March 13, 2023 Are great weeks born or made? In this episode, we talk about how our attitude can help determine the outcome of our lives, even down to the workweek or schoolweek. We want to hear from you! Subscription Links
“Valuable Investments” (Bountiful S13E5)
February 13, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 13, 2023 An investment is something into which you put effort so that out of it you receive a benefit. To invest is to effectively use the benefits God blesses us with in order to make more. The Parable of the Talents would be an example […]
“The Value of Communication” (Bountiful S13E4)
February 06, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, February 6, 2023 Communication takes practice. Talking about money probably takes even more practice. In this episode, we provide some tips on how to bring up the topic of money to those who are important to you. Having tough conversations can be valuable, especially when we keep […]
“What Is Your Value?” (Bountiful S13E3)
January 23, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 23, 2023 The world offers us several ways to determine our value, like our careers, appearance, talents, family, and wealth. But are these effective ways to appraise our self-worth, or is there a better way to appraise our value? Episode Resources Bountiful episode: Net Worth Is Not […]
“How Do You Value Money?” (Bountiful S13E2)
January 16, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 16, 2023 Value is the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. What value does money have for us? What is material wealth worth to us? Do we overvalue money? “Money often costs too much.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s important we understand the true value […]
“Does God Care About Money?” (Bountiful S13E1)
January 09, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, January 9, 2023 God is concerned about financial matters, not for His sake, but for ours. All things belong to God, including all wealth that exists, and He provides us with some of that wealth so we can glorify Him. The Lord has provided instructions on how […]
“Joy During The Holidays” (Bountiful S12E12)
December 05, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, December 5, 2022 While the holidays may be stressful, they could be joyful. In this episode, we discuss finding joy during the holidays in our festivities, in our family, and in our finances. Episode Resources https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/stories/ten_tips_for_enjoying_holidays.html We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) […]
“Should I Make That Big Purchase?” (Bountiful S12E11)
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, November 28, 2022 At some point you will decide whether or not to make a big purchase, like a laptop, appliance, television, furniture, car, or house. Sometimes these purchases happen in times of need (e.g. your water heater stopped working). Other times we buy things for special […]
“What To Do When You Feel Thankful And When You Don’t” (Bountiful S12E10)
November 21, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, November 21, 2022 Happy Thanksgiving week! In this episode, we talk about what we should do when we feel thankful. Feeling thankful without expressing it is like wrapping a present without giving it – it loses its purpose. On the flip side, what should we do when […]
“Time Management” (Bountiful S12E9)
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, November 7, 2022 Time management is about appreciating the value of our time and prioritizing what matters most. That’s why time management is not always about saving time or using less time. There may be instances when it is worthwhile to save time, like getting drive-thru lunch […]
“Where It All Comes From” (Bountiful S12E8)
October 24, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, October 24, 2022 Part of the appeal of “Farm to Table” is we have a deeper appreciation of the food that’s served because we know where it comes from. Likewise, when we understand everything we have – our minds, our bodies, our abilities, our “lucky breaks” – comes from […]
“Preparing to Travel” (Bountiful S12E7)
October 17, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, October 17, 2022 Going on vacation with family can be a great experience. It gives families a chance to make memories and enjoy time together. In an effort to help, Gary and Christy share some tips on how to prepare for travel, from lodging to food to […]
“Do Your Emotions Get In The Way?” (Bountiful S12E6)
October 03, 2022 14:37 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, October 3, 2022 We are created with emotions. Solomon wrote there is a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance (Eccl 3:4). In other words, we have a spectrum of feelings within our hearts that we’ll likely […]
“Building and Keeping Good Credit” (Bountiful S12E5)
September 26, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, September 26, 2022 Being credit worthy has its advantages, especially if you’re applying for a mortgage, taking out an automobile loan, wanting to rent a place to live, or even applying for a job. In this episode, Gary & Christy will cover some basics about financial credit. […]
“Finding Our Security” (Bountiful S12E4)
September 05, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, September 5, 2022 Financial security involves having enough money to live on, cover emergencies, and save for retirement without concern of running out. In this episode, we talk about finding our financial security, even during times when it seems like there isn’t any. Gary and Christy discuss […]
“Making an Effort” (Bountiful S12E3)
August 22, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, August 22, 2022 In this podcast, we try to discuss various topics that would help us be better stewards of the Lord’s material blessings. Budgeting, setting goals, validating transactions, communicating, giving, expressing gratitude, and prioritizing are just a few things we can examine within ourselves to test […]
“6 Tips For Managing Your Money” (Bountiful S12E2)
August 15, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, August 15, 2022 The concept of “Money Management” is a big one, so we’re breaking it down into six tips to help you improve some areas of your personal finance. Know your financial situation. It’s important to know, based on actual numbers, how we stand financially. How […]
“The WFH Stand-Off” (Bountiful S12E1)
August 08, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins | Released Monday, August 8, 2022 Working from home has been more available for employees, especially over the past couple of years. Some employers have recently requested people to return from WFH to the office, but they’re meeting some resistance. In this episode, Gary & Christy talk about what our […]