About Joyful Wealth Management with Dr. Russell James and Dr. Eddie Thompson
What if there was a path to financial freedom that also fueled your generosity, deepened your spiritual walk, and brought genuine, lasting joy?
Guided by two Christian financial experts: Dr. Russell James (J.D., Ph.D., CFP® professor in the School of Financial Planning at Texas Tech University where he directs the graduate program in Charitable Financial Planning (planned giving), and Dr. Eddie Thompson (CEO of Thompson & Associates, and a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP) awarded by the Institute), this podcast is more than financial advice; it's a spiritual exploration of wealth management through a biblical lens. Each episode will walk you through the concepts found in Dr. James' impactful study guide titled, "Joyful Wealth Management".
Join us as we discover how to be content in our finances, how to best steward and enjoy our wealth, and how we should live the life of a ready, joyful, abundance sharer!
Be sure to download Joyful Wealth Management: A Bible Study Discussion Guide (https://encouragegenerosity.com/Joyful_Wealth_Management.pdf) and explore more resources from Dr. Russell James here (https://encouragegenerosity.com/biblicalfundraiser.html).
Reflect on life choices regarding wealth management, comparing bingeing, burying, toiling, and joyful enjoyment. Consider the legacy and satisfaction of managing wealth joyfully and generously, choosing a life of impactful abundance over fearful hoarding.
29 Aug 2025
Aggressively Grab the Best Life Experience!
Encourage bold, decisive action in managing wealth for maximum life satisfaction. Reject fear-based wealth management, and instead, embrace the proactive pursuit of real, abundant living through generosity and good works.
29 Aug 2025
Plan for the Future by Making an Investment with Real Permanence!
Consider how joyful wealth management creates enduring legacies and lasting enjoyment. Think about practical and spiritual ways to diversify personal investments into meaningful good works and community strengthening.
29 Aug 2025
Strengthen Your Fellowship Community!
Explore how generosity strengthens bonds within fellowship communities. Distinguish between private giving to alleviate poverty and public sharing within supportive communities, recognizing the lasting relational rewards of the latter.
29 Aug 2025
Live the Life of a Ready, Joyful, Abundance Sharer!
Understand the joy and freedom that come from sharing abundance. Dive into the difference between sharing income and wealth, emphasizing wealth-sharing as a transformative practice.
29 Aug 2025
Build Your Personal Collection of Beautiful Works!
Reflect on the significance of visibly beautiful acts of generosity that reflect inner goodness and values. Learn why sharing wealth publicly can inspire others and build a lasting legacy of good works.
29 Aug 2025
People Like Us Do Good Things Like This!
Consider the importance of modeling generosity and the powerful influence of role models who share their gifts joyfully, irrespective of wealth. Differentiate between mere giving and using wealth to accomplish meaningful, fulfilling objectives.
29 Aug 2025
Don’t Give Until It Hurts!
Challenge the misconception that giving must be painful. Discover that Biblically-approved giving is joyful, cheerful, and fulfilling. Reflect on personal giving experiences that brought happiness and abundance.
29 Aug 2025
Wealth Enjoyment: That’s the Point!
Unpack the biblical idea that wealth is provided by God specifically for enjoyment and how that enjoyment is accomplished through generosity and good works. Understand how wealth can lead to profound satisfaction when it is shared joyfully rather than hoarded or spent excessively.
29 Aug 2025
What’s the Wrong Wealth Management Goal?
Identify the dangers of pursuing wealth purely for wealth’s sake. Consider why the relentless desire to "get rich" can lead to anxiety, dissatisfaction, and ruin, and explore an alternative approach: managing wealth for meaningful enjoyment and lasting good works.
29 Aug 2025
What about Leaving a Big Inheritance?
Analyze Biblical perspectives on inheritance, recognizing its potential pitfalls and responsibilities. Examine why large inheritances can sometimes cause family conflict, reckless behavior, or diminished life satisfaction. Consider the deeper meaning and legacy beyond financial wealth.
29 Aug 2025
How Much Do We Need for Contentment?
Delve into what truly satisfies our lives, contrasting simple living with extravagant consumption. Explore the psychological phenomenon of the hedonic treadmill, why accumulating more possessions can lead to discontentment, and how real contentment often requires less than expected.
29 Aug 2025
What’s Next for Our Wealth?
Consider the temporary nature of wealth, examining how anxiety around holding wealth can overshadow life enjoyment. Learn why hoarding wealth creates stress, while holding it lightly and using it purposefully can lead to lasting peace and joy.
29 Aug 2025
What Is Financial Contentment?
Explore the meaning of financial contentment and its role in creating a rich life. Discover how wealth alone doesn't guarantee satisfaction and how godliness combined with contentment offers true gain. Reflect on personal experiences and societal misconceptions about wealth and happiness.
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