economics

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EPISODE 17

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EPISODE 17

Best-selling author, speaker, and Ramsey Personality Anthony O'Neal grew up in a highly spiritual church and family environment. Yet a lack of financial education and bad mistakes as a college student left him homeless and hitting rock bottom at 19 years of age. As a result, he's now passionate about financial literacy, and is celebrating the release of his latest book “Debt-Free Degree: The Step by Step Guide to Getting Your Kid Through College Without Student Loans.”

During this episode, Anthony shares how he went from homeless to homeowner, and how ditching debt set him up for a lifestyle of generosity.

Hear Anthony touch on the following topics:
• The importance of knowing your "why" when getting out of debt
• Why the church should prioritize financial education
• How cross-cultural relationships promote creativity

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EPISODE 16

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EPISODE 16

In a city known for segregated churches, racist politics, and intergenerational poverty, Sarah Lockridge-Steckel and Michael Rhodes are defying the odds and creating a new Memphis. Sarah is a Harvard and Yale alum who serves as the CEO of “The Collective” which provides young adults in Memphis with pathways to jobs. Michael is the Director of Community Development at Union University and the co-author of the economic justice manual “Practicing the King’s Economy”.

In this episode, hear Sarah and Michael address:
• Past and present examples of systemic racism
• Surprising Old Testament models of economic justice
• The roles of government, church, and business in promoting human flourishing

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EPISODE 12

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EPISODE 12

As a financial coach in the Hispanic community, Andres Gutierrez has an inside look at the stories of people on both sides of the border. In this episode, Andres sheds light on the following topics:

  • How Mexican debt and American economic policy created the border situation

  • Balancing the rule of the law with compassion and forgiveness

  • Why education and small business may be the best solution

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EPISODE 9

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EPISODE 9

"Christ didn’t come to create a Christian-brand. He came to manifest God on earth.” Lawrence Souffrant

On any given day, you might find JR Rivera, Lawrence Souffrant, and Sharona Drake pastoring their communities, teaching young adults, or inspiring thousands of followers through a thought-provoking Instagram post. On April 5, 2019, these three powerful Black Christian Influencers were all in the same room, and we were honored to host a panel with them live at the Create Conference in Atlanta.

Hear this power trio address the following:
• Promoting yourself online without oversharing
• Being a healthy, intentional, and vulnerable leader
• Reconciling your digital and spiritual identities

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EPISODE 8

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EPISODE 8

"We’ve had a huge pulling away within the Black church. They’re not pulling away from the faith, but from the church. And I believe that the church is needed in this next phase.”

During this episode, Chicago-native Jackie The Educator shares about the importance of Christlike reconciliation, provides education around factors preventing racial equality today, and opens up about the hidden wounds of the African-American community.

Hear Jackie's practical insight on the following:
• Is it "Black" or "African-American"?
• Confronting racism inside the Black community
• How she's leveraging social media as a tool for unity

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EPISODE 7

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EPISODE 7

"The majority of the top worship songs have been written by middle-class, Caucasian, males… there’s something missing in Christian music.”

As a Korean-American in the Christian music industry, marketer Wisdom Moon has worked with countless artists including Lauren Daigle, Israel Houghton, and Darlene Zschech.

Hear Wisdom's honest and hopeful take on the following:
• How listeners can voice their demand for diverse Christian music
• The inner workings of the Christian Music industry
• Why Kingdom-collaboration is better than self-promotion

EPISODE 6

EPISODE 6

Dr. Michael Schluter is the epitome of a creative, cross-cultural solutionist. He’s been honored by the Queen of England for his Biblically-derived social policy, and he's facilitated peacebuilding initiatives everywhere from Korea to Rwanda to South Africa during Apartheid.

Hear Dr. Schluter's eye-opening perspective on the following:
• How prioritizing relational health over economic growth can help transcend political divides
• Why Christians in particular should care about economics
• How Biblical teaching on relationships speaks to capitalist concepts like advertising, limited liability, and interest.

EPISODE 5

EPISODE 5

"I’m not defined by the one thing that happened to me fifteen years ago."

Lexie LaVallee is a survivor of child sex trafficking. Hear her share on the following topics (listener discretion advised):
• How to forgive someone who has taken advantage of you
• The connection between the entertainment industry, pornography, and sex trafficking
• How individuals and groups can make a real difference in the fight against human trafficking

EPISODE 4

EPISODE 4

Social entrepreneur Barrett Ward is a capitalist with a conscience. Through his lifestyle brand ABLE, he seeks to end generational poverty through providing economic opportunity for women and help businesses and consumers amplify their social impact.

Hear Barrett weigh in on the following topics:
• Money, technology, and collaboration in American fashion
• How consumers can research the ethics of their favorite brands
• How companies can build trust through financial transparency and measurable social benefit

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EPISODE 3

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EPISODE 3

"When music is done at its height, it is multicultural. It’s like a magnet that brings in everybody." 

Hear American Idol finalist Clark Beckham share about the following topics:
• Resisting opportunities to compromise for the sake of money
• How music brings people together from different backgrounds
• Operating as a Christian in a post-Christian culture