Christ Centered Stewardship

About Christ Centered Stewardship

Christ Centered Stewardship by New Money Habits Welcome to Christ Centered Stewardship by New Money Habits, where biblical truth, practical financial skills, and real conversations come together to help you build a life of freedom, peace, and purpose. Hosted by Nino Villa and Maria Casillas, this show goes far beyond traditional personal finance. We believe that money isn’t just about numbers — it’s about identity, behavior, mindset, and what (or who) we trust. Most people never learn how to manage money in a way that aligns with their faith, their values, or the life God created them to live. We’re here to change that. Meet Your Hosts Nino Villa, an educator turned financial coach, brings clarity, structure, and biblically grounded wisdom. He specializes in helping people build new money habits that are simple, sustainable, and rooted in Scripture. His calm, practical coaching and his belief that God’s Word offers real answers make him a trusted guide for anyone seeking lasting financial transformation. Maria Casillas brings a creative, psychology-driven approach to money. After experiencing—and overcoming—more than $100k of debt fueled by fear, stress, and misaligned priorities, she now helps people understand why they do what they do with money and how to break the habits that keep them stuck. Her coaching style is fun, insightful, and rooted in behavior change and values alignment. Together, Nino and Maria create a dynamic, relatable, and faith-filled environment where listeners can grow, learn, and feel understood — no shame, no judgment, no overwhelm. What You’ll Find Here ✔ Biblical financial principles explained through real-life stories ✔ Practical tools and step-by-step guidance for building healthy money habits ✔ Honest conversations about the emotions, fears, and beliefs that shape our financial decisions ✔ Encouragement and hope for anyone feeling stuck, stressed, or unsure ✔ Weekly episodes and short-form content designed for teens, college students, young adults, and families ✔ A safe, Christ-centered space to explore money through the lens of stewardship Whether you’re navigating money for the first time or rebuilding after years of struggle… Whether you want to strengthen your marriage, deepen your faith, or break generational patterns… Whether you’re curious, confused, or simply ready for something different… You’re in the right place. This is more than a podcast. More than a YouTube channel. It’s a movement calling Christians back to God’s design for stewardship — a way of living that brings peace, freedom, and purpose to every area of life. Subscribe, listen, and grow with us as we learn to manage money God’s way. Because true financial freedom doesn’t start with a calculator. It starts with Christ at the center.

Publisher

Nino Villa & Maria Casillas

Category

education · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Dec 2025

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   What If There Is a Way Out? | Ep. 43

   Sometimes we find ourselves in circumstances that feel impossible to change. We may have tried before, made mistakes along the way, or become so accustomed to living with a problem that we begin to believe it's simply the way life will always be. But what happens when that belief starts influencing the decisions we make? In this episode of Christ Centered Stewardship, Nino Villa and Maria Casillas explore how discouragement, financial pressure, and hopelessness can shape the way we think about debt and the possibilities available to us. Drawing from their own experiences, they discuss how easily we can accept circumstances as permanent, even when another path may exist. The conversation begins with the biblical responsibility to honor our obligations, but it reaches beyond financial decisions. What we believe influences how we respond to challenges, whether we continue repeating familiar behaviors, and whether we're willing to consider that something different might be possible. God calls us to be faithful with what He has entrusted to us. Sometimes that begins by recognizing that the story we've been telling ourselves about our circumstances may not be the whole story. CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK Take some time this week to slow down and examine your debt elimination plan. If you don't have one, begin by gathering the information you need to understand your current situation. Rather than assuming there's just one way forward, consider the different approaches available and which one makes the most sense for your circumstances. The goal isn't to make a hurried decision or find an instant solution. It's to understand what you're facing so you can make an informed, intentional decision about your next step. If you'd like to continue these conversations with others who are pursuing faithful stewardship, we'd love to have you join the Christ Centered Stewardship Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/christcenteredstewardship (https://www.facebook.com/groups/christcenteredstewardship) Hosted by Nino Villa and Maria Casillas

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   5 Oct 2026

   When Emotions Are Making the Decision | Ep. 42

   When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to let fear, stress, excitement, or frustration start making decisions for us. But feelings—even very real and understandable ones—don’t always tell us the whole story. In this episode of Christ Centered Stewardship, Nino Villa and Maria Casillas revisit a conversation about slowing down long enough to understand what is actually happening before deciding what to do next. From financial pressure and difficult work decisions to job loss and unexpected change, they explore how better information can reveal options we couldn't see when emotion was driving the conversation. But information isn't the final destination. Scripture reminds us that when we need wisdom, we can ask God for it. Knowing the facts helps us make an informed decision. Seeking God helps us discern what to do with what we know. This week's challenge comes from James 1:5: when you have a decision to make, ask God for wisdom. CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK Write down James 1:5: “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” This week, whenever you have a decision to make, slow down before reacting. Gather the information you need to understand what you are actually facing, then pray over James 1:5 and ask God for wisdom. The goal isn't to ignore what you're feeling. It's to make sure fear, stress, excitement or frustration aren't making the decision for you. Understand what you know, bring it to God and ask Him for the wisdom to decide what comes next. If you’d like to continue these conversations with others who are pursuing faithful stewardship, we’d love to have you join the Christ Centered Stewardship Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/christcenteredstewardship (https://www.facebook.com/groups/christcenteredstewardship) Hosted by Nino Villa and Maria Casillas

3. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Contentment Doesn’t Mean Settling | Ep. 41

   Can you be grateful for what you have and still want to grow? Sometimes contentment can sound a lot like settling. If we become satisfied with what God has already given us, will we lose our drive to improve, pursue something new, or work toward what comes next? Nino once believed exactly that. Over time, he discovered an important distinction: contentment and complacency are not the same thing. In this episode, Nino and Maria explore what it means to receive the blessings of today without believing you have to stop growing tomorrow. They talk about how easily our attention can move from what we have to what we lack, how comparison can make a life that once felt abundant suddenly seem insufficient, and why gratitude helps bring our attention back to what God has already entrusted to us. Contentment doesn’t require pretending that everything is perfect. It doesn’t mean abandoning goals or refusing to change something that needs to change. It means learning to recognize God’s goodness in the life you have right now, even while continuing to grow. Weekly Challenge: For the next seven days, identify three things each day that you are grateful for—with no repeats. By the end of the week, you’ll have named 21 different blessings already present in your life. Join the Christ Centered Stewardship community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christcenteredstewardship (https://www.facebook.com/groups/christcenteredstewardship) Hosted by Nino Villa and Maria Casillas.

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