Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach are the co-hosts of the Faithful Finance Podcast, where practical money management meets biblical wisdom. Emily is a Christian financial planner and author of Faithful Finance, and Alison is a seasoned communicator and ministry leader. Together, they offer honest conversations, real-life stories, and faith-filled guidance to help women navigate finances with clarity, confidence, and peace. Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA is a Registered Representative. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC to residents of: TX, UT, WV, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, AR, AZ, GA, ID, IL, KY, MT, and NC. Investment Advisor Representative Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Stroud Financial Management, Inc. are not affiliated. Cambridge and Emily G. Stroud, LLC are also not affiliated.Check the background of this financial professional onFINRA’s BrokerCheck: BrokerCheck.FINRA.org www.FINRA.org | www.SIPC.org | Form CRS
Faithful Finance
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Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach are the co-hosts of the Faithful Finance Podcast, where practical money management meets biblical wisdom. Emily is a Christian financial planner and author of Faithful Finance, and Alison is a seasoned communicator and ministry leader. Together, they offer honest conversations, real-life stories, and faith-filled guidance to help women navigate finances with clarity, confidence, and peace. Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA is a Registered Representative. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC to residents of: TX, UT, WV, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, AR, AZ, GA, ID, IL, KY, MT, and NC. Investment Advisor Representative Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Stroud Financial Management, Inc. are not affiliated. Cambridge and Emily G. Stroud, LLC are also not affiliated.Check the background of this financial professional onFINRA’s BrokerCheck: BrokerCheck.FINRA.org www.FINRA.org | www.SIPC.org | Form CRS
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Episode 12: What Are Your Money Beliefs Costing You? - Faithful Finance Workshop Part 2
<p>Your money habits tend to be rooted in your beliefs about money. This episode of the Faithful Finance podcast was recorded live at the Faithful Finance Workshop at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas. </p><p>Emily and Alison walk through one of the most powerful exercises from the workshop: an honest self-assessment of the money beliefs driving your financial behavior — and a roadmap for replacing the unhealthy ones with something better.</p><p>Emily pulls from 25+ years as a Chartered Financial Analyst to name what most people won't: avoidance isn't a neutral choice, it's making your anxiety worse. Whether you're lying awake at 3 AM over bills, arguing with your spouse about money, or telling yourself you'll get a will "someday" — this episode meets you exactly where you are, without judgment, and points you toward a healthier way forward.</p><p>What You'll Learn:</p><p>➡️ Why avoidance is the one response that actually increases financial anxiety — not reduces it</p><p>➡️ How to do an honest self-assessment of your own money beliefs (without shame)</p><p>➡️ Why the budget isn't punishment — and how it's the thing that finally helps you sleep at night</p><p>➡️ What healthy money conversations with your spouse actually look like — and when to bring in a third party</p><p>➡️ Why your kids aren't the problem when it comes to entitlement — and what to do about it</p><p>➡️ The real reason most people don't have a will (hint: it's not the cost)</p><p>➡️ Why giving generously is one of the most powerful antidotes to financial anxiety — even when it doesn't make logical sense</p><p>➡️ How comparison is quietly keeping you stuck — and what to put first instead</p><p>➡️ Why getting your financial affairs in order is one of the most loving things you can do for your family</p><p>➡️ How freedom starts with understanding your own beliefs — and what to do with that once you do</p><p>Resources:</p><p>Download Emily's free budget worksheet and other practical tools at: https://faithfulfinance.com/resources</p><p>Buy Emily's Book: Purchase Faithful Finance by Emily Stroud on her website: https://faithfulfinance.com/resources/</p><p>Support the Show:</p><p>✅ Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode</p><p>✍️ Leave a review and share your biggest takeaway</p><p>📲 Share this episode with someone who needs a shame-free place to start their financial journey<br>Connect With Emily:</p><p>Facebook: / emilygstroud</p><p>Instagram: / emilygstroud</p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@emilygstroud</p><p>YouTube: / @faithfulfinancepodcast</p><p>Connect With Alison:</p><p>Instagram: / amgengelbach<br>Credits:</p><p>A Faithful Finance production.</p><p>Executive Producer: Emily Stroud</p><p>Produced by Greatlight Creative: https://www.greatlightcreative.com<br>Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA is a Registered Representative. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC to residents of: TX, UT, WV, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, AR, AZ, GA, ID, IL, KY, MT, and NC. Investment Advisor Representative Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Stroud Financial Management, Inc. are not affiliated. Cambridge and Emily G. Stroud, LLC are also not affiliated. Check the background of this financial professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck: BrokerCheck.FINRA.org | www.FINRA.org | www.SIPC.org | Form CRS</p>
June 4, 2026
Episode 11: Money is Not Evil - Faithful Finance Workshop Part 1
<p>What does money have to do with your faith? More than most churches are talking about — and that's exactly why Emily Stroud took the stage at Christ Chapel in Fort Worth to say the quiet part out loud.</p><p>This episode of the Faithful Finance podcast was recorded live at the Faithful Finance Workshop at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Emily opens with a bold reframe: managing money isn't just a financial issue — it's a spiritual one. </p><p>And if you've ever felt guilt, shame, or anxiety around your finances, this episode is the reset you didn't know you needed.</p><p>Emily draws on 25+ years as a Chartered Financial Analyst to walk through the emotional roots of our money beliefs, why avoidance is a slippery slope, and what it actually means to steward your resources in a way that honors God — and blesses the people you love most.</p><p>What You'll Learn:<br>➡️ Why this workshop isn't about getting rich fast — and what it actually is about<br>➡️ How money affects your spiritual life and discipleship, whether you realize it or not<br>➡️ Why nearly everyone — regardless of income — has an emotional issue tied to money<br>➡️ How your family of origin shaped your money beliefs and behaviors more than you think<br>➡️ Why your kids already know how you feel about money — and what legacy you're passing down<br>➡️ How to identify the core money myths that are keeping you stuck<br>➡️ Why "money is the root of all evil" is a misquote — and what the Bible actually says<br>➡️ The difference between loving money and stewarding it wisely<br>➡️ Why financial freedom and generosity go hand in hand<br>➡️ How to stop letting money manage you — and start managing it with intention and peace</p><p>Resources:<br>Download Emily's free budget worksheet and other practical tools at: https://faithfulfinance.com/resources<br>Buy Emily's Book: Purchase Faithful Finance by Emily Stroud on her website: https://faithfulfinance.com/resources/</p><p>Support the Show:<br>✅ Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode<br>✍️ Leave a review and share your biggest takeaway<br>📲 Share this episode with someone who needs a shame-free place to start their financial journey</p><p>Connect With Emily:</p><p>Facebook: / emilygstroud <br>Instagram: / emilygstroud <br>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@emilygstroud<br>YouTube: / @faithfulfinancepodcast </p><p>Connect With Alison:<br>Instagram: / amgengelbach </p><p>Credits:<br>A Faithful Finance production.</p><p> Executive Producer: Emily Stroud<br>Produced by Greatlight Creative: https://www.greatlightcreative.com<br>Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA is a Registered Representative. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC to residents of: TX, UT, WV, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, AR, AZ, GA, ID, IL, KY, MT, and NC. Investment Advisor Representative Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Stroud Financial Management, Inc. are not affiliated. Cambridge and Emily G. Stroud, LLC are also not affiliated. Check the background of this financial professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck: BrokerCheck.FINRA.org | www.FINRA.org | www.SIPC.org | Form CRS</p>
May 7, 2026
Episode 10: How To Make An Estate Plan
<p>If the thought of writing a will or setting up an estate plan keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list — this episode is the one that finally gets you to do something about it. </p><p>In this episode of the Faithful Finance podcast, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach wrap up the "10 Secrets" series with Secret #10: How to Create an Estate Plan. Emily makes the case that estate planning isn't morbid — it's one of the most loving, practical things you can do for the people you care about most.</p><p>From wills and guardianship to powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and trusts, Emily breaks down what you actually need, when to get professional help, and how to organize everything so your family isn't scrambling in the middle of grief. </p><p>She also shares deeply personal stories about caring for her own parents — using financial and medical powers of attorney in real-time — that make this conversation feel urgent, not theoretical.</p><p>She also walks through her legendary "house is on fire binder" and shares what Warren Buffett and Shaquille O'Neal have taught their kids about money, work ethic, and inheritance.</p><p>What You'll Learn:<br>➡️ Why estate planning isn't just for the wealthy — and why it's one of the greatest gifts you can leave your family<br>➡️ What a will does (and doesn't) control — and why you absolutely need one if you have children<br>➡️ How to name a guardian for your kids and why separating the guardian from the trustee is often the wisest move<br>➡️ Why beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement accounts override your will — and the costly mistake people make by never updating them<br>➡️ What a financial power of attorney and medical power of attorney are — and how Emily used both when caring for her parents<br>➡️ How to organize everything into one "house is on fire binder" your family can grab and go in any crisis<br>➡️ Why most people won't owe estate tax — but still need a thoughtful plan<br>➡️ What the unlimited marital deduction means and when estate tax actually becomes a concern<br>➡️ When a simple will and online forms are enough — and when you need an estate planning attorney, CPA, and financial advisor working together<br>➡️ How trusts let you "manage from the grave" — setting conditions that encourage work ethic, maturity, and wise stewardship<br>➡️ What Warren Buffett and Shaquille O'Neal's approaches to inheritance can teach the rest of us<br>➡️ How to think about funeral expenses and pre-planning so your family isn't scrambling financially on the hardest day</p><p>Resources:<br>Download Emily's free budget worksheet and other practical tools at: <a href="https://faithfulfinance.com/resources/">https://faithfulfinance.com/resources</a><br>Buy Emily's Book: Purchase Faithful Finance by Emily Stroud on her website: <a href="https://faithfulfinance.com/resources/">https://faithfulfinance.com/resources/</a></p><p>Support the Show:<br>✅ Follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode<br>✍️ Leave a review and share your biggest takeaway<br>📲 Share this episode with someone who keeps putting off their estate plan</p><p>Connect With Emily:<br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmilyGStroud/">https://www.facebook.com/EmilyGStroud/</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilygstroud">https://www.instagram.com/emilygstroud</a>/<br>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@emilygstroud">https://www.threads.com/@emilygstroud</a><br>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@faithfulfinancepodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@faithfulfinancepodcast</a></p><p>Connect With Alison:<br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amgengelbach/">https://www.instagram.com/amgengelbach/</a></p><p>Credits:<br>A Faithful Finance production. Executive Producer: Emily Stroud<br>Produced by Greatlight Creative: <a href="https://www.greatlightcreative.com">https://www.greatlightcreative.com</a></p><p>Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA is a Registered Representative. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC to residents of: TX, UT, WV, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, AR, AZ, GA, ID, IL, KY, MT, and NC. Investment Advisor Representative Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Stroud Financial Management, Inc. are not affiliated. Cambridge and Emily G. Stroud, LLC are also not affiliated. Check the background of this financial professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck: BrokerCheck.FINRA.org | www.FINRA.org | www.SIPC.org | Form CRS</p>
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