Money Made Faithful With John Putnam

About Money Made Faithful With John Putnam

Ready to dig deeper into what's really influencing you and your money? Let's connect the beliefs that are behind your choices - the financial, spiritual, and personal ones - so that you can be the faithful steward of the resources God has entrusted to you. At Money Made Faithful, we want to equip you with the truths, models, and practices so you can make better money choices so you can live more boldly, confidently, and faithfully. God is too good and life is too special to let money hold you back.

Publisher

John Putnam

Category

business · education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2021

Latest episode

12 May 2026

Latest episodes

220 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 May 2026

   220 - Good Questions Can Change Everything

   Sometimes the wisest money move has nothing to do with a number and everything to do with the questions you’re brave enough to consider. In this final episode of this season, John discusses the surprising power of asking the right questions at the right time, showing how a young couple’s dream of a ski house could have derailed their financial future. Through their story and his own personal reflections, John unpacks how “less is more” (less me, more God) when our financial decisions are rooted in biblical wisdom rather than the pursuit of status, comfort, plans or control. He then offers twelve “Less Is More” conversation starters designed to help listeners evaluate their money, priorities, and lifestyle in light of God’s plans, not just the math. In this episode, John discusses: One couple’s ski house story reveals how one “once in a lifetime opportunity” can reshape long term financial peace and freedom. Every major financial decision eventually moves beyond spreadsheets into deeper questions of trust, priorities, and obedience. Scripture reframes money decisions as heart decisions, revealing what we truly depend on. John’s twelve “less is more” conversation starters expose what our spending, schedules, generosity and more say about who we are and who we may be becoming. Key Takeaways: The most important part of a financial decision is often not the numbers, but the honest questions you’re willing to ask before you act. There is a critical point “where math stops and you begin,” and that space is where values, priorities, and biblical wisdom must guide your choices. A “less is more” approach can reduce distraction, debt, and pressure while increasing your capacity to follow God’s plans and love others well. Intentional conversations—using questions about lifestyle, family, generosity and more—can realign your money decisions with what matters most in the long run. “Sometimes the best financial decision you can make is not about the math—it’s about asking yourself the right questions before you make your choice.”- John Putnam CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE MONEY MADE FAITHFUL! VISIT MONEY MADE FAITHFUL: https://moneymadefaithful.com/ (https://moneymadefaithful.com/) GET FREE RESOURCES when you join THE HUB: https://moneymadefaithful.com/resource-library-access/Landing-page (https://moneymadefaithful.com/resource-library-access/Landing-page) BOOK A WORKSHOP & DETAILS: https://moneymadefaithful.com/money-made-faithful-workshop-2/Landing-page (https://moneymadefaithful.com/money-made-faithful-workshop-2/Landing-page) INVITE JOHN TO SPEAK at your conference, church, or event: https://moneymadefaithful.com/services (https://moneymadefaithful.com/services) SPECIAL SAVINGS ON JOHN'S BOOK, 'He Spends She Spends', and the small group guide: https://moneymadefaithful.com/shop (https://moneymadefaithful.com/shop) FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: @MoneyMadeFaithful FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @MoneyMadeFaithful If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message!

2. 

   28 Apr 2026

   219 - What if 'Enough' Isn't a Number?

   What if the financial security you’re chasing can never 'really' be reached—because the “finish line” keeps moving? In this episode, John discussses the idea of “enough” and what if it isn't a number and invites listeners to consider the powerful idea that “enough” isn’t necessarily a financial figure to reach, but a posture of the heart and mind rooted in stewardship, contentment, and trust in God. Drawing from Scripture, personal observations as a former financial advisor, and biblical stories, he observes how chasing a number often leads to restlessness, sacrifices around what matters most, and a fragile sense of security. Instead, John calls listeners to focus on being faithful with what’s already in their hands today—living within their means, practicing generosity, and trusting God to provide what they truly need. In this episode, John discusses: How easy it is to keep raising our “enough” number, believing the next financial milestone will finally make us feel secure. How Scripture shows money as a heart test, not just a provision tool—it’s never just about the amount, but what we’re trusting. The shift from defining “enough” by how much we’ve accumulated to defining it by faithfulness and stewardship of waht we have. How constantly chasing bigger numbers can slowly erode contentment, trust in God, and the health of our hearts. Key Takeaways: Treating “enough” as a specific financial number is a common trap, because circumstances, markets, and our own desires keep shifting the finish line. Scripture shows that the real issue with money is not the amount, but how it shapes the posture of our hearts and our relationship with God. Is htere a more complete question than “How much is enough?” True contentment is found not in financial balances, but in trusting God’s presence and provision—living within our means, being generous, and refusing to sacrifice family, peace, or faith in pursuit of a specific amount. True freedom comes when we stop chasing “more” and instead focus on what’s already in our hands today, asking what faithfulness looks like in this moment. “Content with what you have, not content once you hit a new number, be content now with what's in your hands." - John Putnam CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE MONEY MADE FAITHFUL! VISIT MONEY MADE FAITHFUL: https://moneymadefaithful.com/ (https://moneymadefaithful.com/) GET FREE RESOURCES when you join THE HUB: https://moneymadefaithful.com/resource-library-access/Landing-page (https://moneymadefaithful.com/resource-library-access/Landing-page) BOOK A WORKSHOP & DETAILS: https://moneymadefaithful.com/money-made-faithful-workshop-2/Landing-page (https://moneymadefaithful.com/money-made-faithful-workshop-2/Landing-page) INVITE JOHN TO SPEAK at your conference, church, or event: https://moneymadefaithful.com/services (https://moneymadefaithful.com/services) SPECIAL SAVINGS ON JOHN'S BOOK, 'He Spends She Spends', and the small group guide: https://moneymadefaithful.com/shop (https://moneymadefaithful.com/shop) FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: @MoneyMadeFaithful FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @MoneyMadeFaithful If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message!

3. 

   14 Apr 2026

   218 - Two Kingdoms Never Work

   When does wisdom-driven planning quietly turn into building your own kingdom? And how do you know when “being responsible” with money has started to compete with following God? In this episode we discuss the incompatibility of serving both God's kingdom and your financial ambitions, emphasizing that money often becomes a distraction, or even a barrier, to faith. John shares his personal journey of balancing material desires with spiritual fulfillment, highlighting the dangers of building a "little k kingdom" competing alongside God's kingdom plans. In this episode, John discusses: How easy it is to say “yes” to Jesus while quietly building a backup financial plan on the side Why God’s Kingdom and your own 'little k kingdom' always pulls you in competing directions The subtle, unhealthy mindset shift where security, identity, and worth start to come from what you own, control, and keep Why money so often becomes a barrier to God, not because money is bad, but because our hearts are vulnerable to drift What it looks like to recognize the “kingdom” you’ve been building, bring it honestly before God, and realign your finances with His better plan Key Takeaways: You can genuinely want God’s will and still quietly build a “little k kingdom” on the side, only realizing later that your plans may compete with His. Money itself isn’t the problem; the danger lies in the subtle heart shift where security, identity, and worth begin to rest in what you own, control, and keep instead of in God. The world’s financial system often appears to work—bigger house, better car, more investments, etc. — but over time, the maintenance, payments, and comparisons can quietly begin to weigh you down and pull you off course. Pursuing success without spiritual awareness can come with hidden costs: strained relationships, emotional distance from loved ones, and a growing gap between the life you’re building and the life God is inviting you into. Freedom comes from honestly asking, “Am I trying to live in two kingdoms?” and bringing that answer to God—trusting that He can realign your path, provide what you truly need. “I wanted God’s plan and my plan—His blessings and my stuff, His peace, my portfolio. But two kingdoms never work.” CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE MONEY MADE FAITHFUL! VISIT MONEY MADE FAITHFUL: https://moneymadefaithful.com/ (https://moneymadefaithful.com/) GET FREE RESOURCES when you join THE HUB: https://moneymadefaithful.com/resource-library-access/Landing-page (https://moneymadefaithful.com/resource-library-access/Landing-page) BOOK A WORKSHOP & DETAILS: https://moneymadefaithful.com/money-made-faithful-workshop-2/Landing-page (https://moneymadefaithful.com/money-made-faithful-workshop-2/Landing-page) INVITE JOHN TO SPEAK at your conference, church, or event: https://moneymadefaithful.com/services (https://moneymadefaithful.com/services) SPECIAL SAVINGS ON JOHN'S BOOK, 'He Spends She Spends', and the small group guide: https://moneymadefaithful.com/shop (https://moneymadefaithful.com/shop) FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: @MoneyMadeFaithful FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @MoneyMadeFaithful If this blessed you today, please Subscribe, Leave a Review, and Share with someone who you believe will benefit from this message!

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