In this episode we're diving into one of the most crucial decisions for your multi-generational family legacy: Who will your children marry? Special guest Pat Lynch shares his unique approach to giving daughters away in marriage. And let me tell you, his insights are life-changing. If you want to build a family culture that stands the test of time,…

In today’s economy, waiting for an inheritance feels like a luxury millennials can’t afford. But is it right to ask for your parents’ financial help now? Should boomers be stepping in while their children are still raising young families or is this idea unbiblical? In this episode, we dive into the controversial conversation about generational weal…

We often take our faith and spiritual growth for granted. We think we will always be as spiritually mature as we are today. But that is not the case. If we're not actively nurturing it, it can slip away. In this episode, we discuss how to fortify your spiritual reserves and safeguard your household against entropy. Don’t let the love of God grow co…

The tool that God is most working through is the family. The asset that satan is most attacking is the family. Join us as we dive into how managing your family well is essential for other services and ministries. We’ll take you behind the scenes of our recent conferences to show you how God works through families in the Bible. Want to host a Abraha…

We all need to be saving for our future, but where do you start? -Especially in this economy!If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the financial advice out there, tune in to today’s podcast while we dive into understanding your family's money history, breaking bad habits, and the importance of having an Abrahamic mindset for long-term happiness—rat…

On this special episode of Abraham’s Wallet, I sit down with Jeremy Pryor and we take a look at symbolic tragedies through a spiritual lens. On October 7th, 2023, Hamas invaded Israel, causing widespread devastation. Listen in as we explore the biblical significance of the festival happening during the attack, raising questions about God's perspect…

Join us as we dive into a special tour with Jordan Ciervo as he shows us how his family has transformed a problematic property into a welcoming, biblical-based family home. Get insights into their family values, explore their extensive renovation projects, and see how they’ve integrated hospitality and community engagement into their daily lives. D…

It’s easy to point out the bad reasons to join a church, but what are the good reasons? What are the deal breakers and non-negotiables out there - not just based on personal preference, but based on the Word of God. In this podcast episode, we share our own personal stories of finding churches and discuss key questions to ask church leadership to m…

In this episode, we dive into the wild ride that is buying and selling homes. Mark will share his many ups and downs over the years with home ownership and we will highlight key lessons that we can all learn from his wins and fails. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, there's something in here for you! About Abraham’s Wall…

In this episode, we're diving deep into some heavy but crucial topics. We're talking about the connection of greed and sexual immorality. We share personal stories, explore Biblical teachings, and provide practical tips on keeping our marriages strong and our hearts pure.If you're married, single, or somewhere in between, there's something here for…

The most important relationship in your life if often one of the most overlooked. This should not be the case. If you want to have a long-lasting and enjoyable marriage, you must protect it. In this episode, we share practical tips on maintaining strong connections, understanding each other's needs, and the importance of intentional investments in …

Just as unexpected events can make your financial capital disappear, your intellectual and physical resources are equally vulnerable without proper management. In this episode, we share personal stories and offer insights into sustaining your intellectual and physical capital, and emphasize the importance of making these practices part of your fami…

So many of us read the Bible, but we don’t understand the story of the Bible as a whole. This is why we want to introduce you to one of the most impactful tools we have come across for Christians everywhere. This study is called “The Story-Formed Life.” This study opens up the Bible from Genesis to Revelation to understand God’s story and how we fi…

In this episode, we dive into the life and wisdom of Jordan Ciervo, a Chick-fil-A owner & operator from San Diego. Jordan shares his journey from an intern to running successful Chick-fil-A locations and discusses how he integrates the principles of running a business into his family life. From his impactful hospitality practices to his Sabbath tra…

In this special episode, a unique gift is unveiled for Abraham's Wallet followers: a six-week Financial Transparency Squad Guide. This guide is designed to foster open conversations about finances among friends or in small groups and is aimed at helping individuals get honest about their financial situations.In this podcast episode we will discuss …

It’s an election year! What does that mean for your finances? Should you invest in oil or invest in electric cars? Should you pull all your money out or should you throw all your extra cash in? Elections claim to have a significant impact on the stock market. But do they? Today we will discuss these claims and tell you our advice for what to do wit…

“Multi-generational Wealth” is a bit of a buzz word, but it’s not something that you can just get up and make happen. It takes sacrifice and dedication. It takes living a life on mission. The principle of the whole deal is that you're going to do this slowly. Over your whole life, and it's going to involve work whose fruit you will mostly never see…

We just talked about protecting the money that we have made, but what about the money that you WILL make? How do you protect your future income? In this episode, we will discuss many types of insurance and why they are essential for protecting your family's financial well-being. Also, we will offer practical advice on maintaining job security, stay…

We have made countless episodes on how to make money, but how do you protect the money that you have already made? How do you make sure the money you have made is making more money and not just getting lost in the shuffle or needlessly wasted away on unnecessary fees and charges? That’s exactly what we are going to talk about today. Links Mentioned…

As fathers, we are called to protect our family. - And we don’t just think that applies to protecting our families physically. Fathers need to protect all 5 Capitals (Physical, Financial, Spiritual, Intellectual, & Relational). Check out this latest podcast episode to learn how to do this well. Links in this EpisodeDonate to Join Ur (Our Online Com…

We have talked about Sabbath and how it’s important to keep, even today. But how do you do it?? Practically, how does someone with a busy job and a bunch of kids practice the Sabbath? On today’s podcast, we are here to answer that question by sharing what we aim to do and other tips that will help you very practically begin developing a rhythm of r…

Hobbies cost time and money. Is it worth the investment? Or should a father dedicate his every activity to the service of his family? Is there room for a husband to join a sports team or play a video games? Is there any benefit to this or is it just selfishness? Where is the balance? We share our opinions of this today in our latest episode along w…

For the LOVE of God, (literally) choose to be faithful to your wife. I don’t care how she treats you or doesn’t appreciate you. JUST. BE. FAITHFUL. You can’t control everything in your marriage, but you CAN control what YOU DO. Need a pep talk or know someone that does? Listen to this unique, but passionate episode on a man’s role in being faithful…

We want you to come to our work-it weekend SO much that we made a bonus episode to talk about it. We can see God’s hand already working in the details and we want to share the backstory of the weekend, how it will help you and what to expect if you decide to come. Register Here: https://abrahams-wallet.ticketbud.com/work-it-weekend About Abraham’s …

What is the point of stewarding your money well? To die with a lot of money in the bank? To have a giant house and take exotic vacations? At its core, Biblical money management is fundamentally very different than worldly money management. Whether you are just starting out like Trent or you have a handle on money management like Walter, listen to t…

After years of working in the ever-changing tech industry, Rory Groves decided to move out to rural MN to work on a 10 acre farm with his wife and kids.What he found was that although the technologically-advanced methods for daily life had saved time, they also eliminated many of the relational-building moments for his family. Listen to today’s pod…

What’s the big deal about the Sabbath? Should Christians be observing it today? Isn’t that putting yourself under the Old Testament Law? We answer these questions in today’s podcast and talk about the benefits of biblical rest. Links in this EpisodeWeekend Retreat RegistrationJoin Ur, Our Online Community by Donating About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham…

When we hear the word “capital,” we think money. But there are actually 5 capitals that everyone has in their lives to build and invest in. - And we would say that money is actually the least important of these capitals. Listen to this livestream to find out what they are, which are the most important, and how do we use the lower capitals to invest…

$1M in your retirement account doesn’t make you rich. For one, wealth is not defined by the money in your bank account. And even if your monthly paycheck is high, that does NOT mean you are on the path to sitting pretty in retirement and passing down tons of money to your grandchildren. - Honestly, it often is quite the opposite. But you can be wea…

What if we could sit down with Abraham today? What if he was transported from Bible times to today and observed our world and our culture? What would he say? In this episode, we look at Genesis 11-15 and discover what advice Abraham would give us for our lives today. Donate to Get Access to Ur! About Abraham’s Wallet: Abraham’s Wallet exists to ins…

In the realm of mental health, our culture has taken an extreme pendulum swing in the direction of over-analyzing and over-diagnosing our children’s mental and emotional issues. The results are devastating. In todays episode, we are going to talk about Abigail Shrier’s book, Bad Therapy and discuss the importance of raising kids who can manage prob…

After Justin Wolfenberg began to have kids he realized that fatherhood wasn’t about making his kids' lives fun. Instead, it was a way to lead a team on adventures. Even as young children, Justin made it his focus to build resilience in his children and push them to do hard things, overcome great obstacles and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment. In…

What is the difference in biblical financial wisdom and worldly financial wisdom? At the end of the day, don’t both camps just want to provide well for their family and have a nice retirement? The short answer is no. There is a vast difference in the motivation, the drive and the pursuit of wealth in both of these camps. Listen in to hear what the …

When I think about a Patriarch Family, I think of Joe Freudenberg and how he used his journey in life to make something new for his family. Joe went from youth ministry to a factory work. He knew needed to learn more in the areas of being a good father, financial responsibilities, and growing in his faith. He used his time working on the line in a …

It is very rare to find a family who says, I want to do exactly what my parents did. So many couples today are building something completely new for their families. They are inspired by new traditions of those around them and have begun incorporating those traditions in their family as well. If this describes you, then you are a “New Patriarch.” We…

So many of us what to start businesses and we want to have partners with us in these endeavors. Having a partner in your business can be amazing. But if not done well, it can also be devastating to your friendships, families and finances. Today, I am sitting down with my good friend Lucas Cole to allow him to share his wisdom with us on how to star…

It’s become increasingly popular to have the goal of “retiring early.” We see Grandpa living in a retirement community where he plays golf all day and has no commitments. That sounds great! Why should I wait until I’m 65 to do that? I think I will be super frugal and start coasting along in life at 50. Sounds great, right? This is the heartbeat of …

82% of our public school systems are failing. Despite the $795 BILLION that gets dumped into our public school system, teachers are being forced to teach more students with less support. So what do we do? What options do we have as parents? Do you get really involved in your local public school? Do you homeschool? Do you put your kid in private sch…

When I (Steven) first got married, I had a desire to find a marriage study that taught what the Bible directly said about marriage. I couldn’t find what I was looking for, so I made one. It has been tweaked and altered over the years and now it is ready to be passed on to you. Outside of your relationship with God himself, there is no more importan…

Due to ages of your kids, you really only have 6 primo spring breaks with your family. DON’T WASTE THESE! It’s so easy to just let the time pass without a plan of any kind. Take the time to have fun, tie your heart strings together as a family and have a strategic plan to build a specific capital in your family, whether that’s relational, spiritual…

There are often two ditches churches can find themselves in. There are the churches who think, my pastor is such a good public speaker. If he doesn’t EXACTLY fit in the qualifications of an elder, it’s ok. We are all just trying our best. I can look past this and that. Then, there is another type of church whose members think it’s their personal re…

Last week the S&P 500 hit an all-time high. (Woohoo!) In light of this, we decided to take a minute (with the help of "Cletus") to demonstrate the importance of making “boring” financial investments. But, patience is not only a virtue when it comes to finances. We also need to be patient as we shepherd the hearts of our children. This sounds great …

Here's a fun, free, print-at-home game to make your Super Bowl gathering a blast! Download the PDF for free at https://abrahamswallet.com/2024/02/07/a-super-bowl-game-taylors-version/By Abrahams Wallet

Poverty is invisible; it exists in your work ethic, your personal discipline, your aversion to pain, and even your ability to make a plan. Steven and Mark kick around the Biblical idea of poverty, and give tips on how to wrestle it into submission, so that you can lead your family into true, deep, lasting prosperity. Also, Mark is excited that Texa…

There is a family (okay, there are many families) who have decided that, one month a year, they'll spend as little as possible, wear not-spanking-new clothes, forego lattes, and eat everything they already have! The LoDo exercise we do here at Abe's Wallet every February helps train us in spending, our ability to restrain ourselves... and helps tra…

Is “toxic masculinity” real? It is if you read The Mosquito Coast… and learn the lesson from a book like “Moonwalker”…! Jeff Davenport and Mark Parrett continue their annual Best Books of… series with 2023’s crop of old and new reads that may inspire you to pick up something intellectually and creatively stimulating! Give these lunkheads a listen! …

Who do you want to become? Setting ambitions isn't just for 8th graders; we all have to decide which way we're headed, then plot a course for our destination of choice. In this episode, Steven and Mark lay out a case for AMBITIONS: it's good to have them, but they can be dangerous if vanity is present. The fellas lead off this episode with a review…

What can the Chronicles of Narnia, a decades-old children’s fiction teach us about having a godly home? Mark Parrett talks with Aaron Bair, a teacher and author of A Joyful Outpost, which is an exploration of the Narnia stories created by C.S. Lewis. Aaron believes that a Biblical home of order, security, celebration, bravery, and hospitality are a…

Steven Manuel talks us through Psalm 37 as a blessing for the year of craziness before us. Are you ready to walk into massive societal turmoil and keep your head on straight? Psalm 37 will show you the way! Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at h…

If God could set up a society, what would it look like? Unrestrained capitalism? Pure free markets? Or would there be freedom... with LIMITS? Let's take a look at Leviticus 25 and find out God's principles about making (and keping?) money. About Abraham's Wallet: AW website: https://abrahamswallet.com/2017/11/27/what-is-abrahams-wallet/ Apple Podca…