Financing a House
Previously, Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talked about finding and purchasing a home (there are lots of considerations!). Today, they talk about the various ways to finance (and re-finance) them. Mark borrows from his experience working at Freddie Mac; Steven harkens back to his mortgage brokering days. Make the financing of your home work for you!
7 Loka 202044min
How to Buy a House
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about all the various and sundry steps involved in buying a house. Whether you’re a first time buyer or are finally getting into your dream home, they’ll help you think through some details you might have missed…
30 Syys 20201h 3min
Before Your Parents Die
Thinking through all the decisions to be made, conversations to have… and passwords to gather. Have you thought about what you’ll do when one of your parents die? Probably not. Let us help.
23 Syys 202011min
How to Use Credit Cards Well
I know I know I know – Dave Ramsey told you never to have a credit card. And for some of you that’s sage advice, but if you’re managing your budget like a boss and don’t have any consumer debt in your life, we think there’s some treats in store for you simply by taking advantage of the amazing free stuff credit card companies are willing to hand out in attempt to snare you. Because you’re running your home like a Biblical boss, we know you’ll skirt the snare and run away with the goodies – so in this episode Mark and Steven discuss their favorite credit cards.
16 Syys 202044min
Apprentice Your Kids
Want to teach your kids how to earn and steward financial resources? In this episode we talk through some steps our friend Seth Spading has taken to apprentice his kids – earning them cash, but perhaps more importantly exposing them to many different trades and skills at a young age. We also talk to Mark’s daughter about a project that she undertook this summer and how she ended up as a 9 year old general contractor.
9 Syys 202034min
Talking With Kids About Divorce
Steven Manuel talks to Jeff Davenport about talking with little ones (5-9 year olds) about divorce. Should we shield our children from the harsh realities of this fallen world? How long? How do we teach them Biblical fundamentals? When do we start introducing talk about the breaking of God’s laws (i.e., divorce), and how? Tune in as old friends kick around a subject every Christian parent will eventually face.
2 Syys 202041min
Car Buying Do’s and Don’ts
In this episode Mark sat down with his buddy Murray who has been through just about every car buying scenario there is, and learned a thing or two in the process. Murray went from reactive, fear-based decision making to the shrewd use of debt and careful research as he evolved from car buying novice to auto financing expert. Learn from Murray and avoid some of the pits into which he fell!
26 Elo 202031min
Business Over People
Steven Manuel offers a counter-intuitive perspective on the decision to prefer the livelihood of a business over the comfort or support of an individual. Referencing his days as a hair salon owner, he offers a short lesson in how a business, much like a ministry, is a platform for good works and Kingdom expression. And if that is the case… then the business must be protected!
19 Elo 202022min
