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Welcome to Wisdom & Wealth™ with Donna Kendrick and Jim Gehan. On each show, they'll aim to take the intimidation out of financial planning, so your family can handle any transition that comes its way. From investing to retirement, each episode will cover all angles of financial planning. If you have a 401(k), IRA or other investments and want to know how you can protect your hard-earned assets and live a life of financial success, then this is the show for you. If your financial life feels ...
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Southern Songs and Stories is a documentary series about the music of the South and the artists who make it. We showcase their performances and discover the stories behind their songs with a look at their lives on stage, in the studio and at home as well as the family, friends, fans and music professionals around them.
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Ministry Leaders and their families live in a “glass house”—an environment where they are left vulnerable to the stress of ministry, the criticism of others, and feel the spotlight on their personal weaknesses. Lifeway's "The Glass House" is a space where ministry leaders will shed light on the challenges they often don't feel permission to talk about. Listeners who work in the trenches of church life will feel seen and gain tools to navigate ministry and life. Those who live outside this "g ...
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Donna Gaines, a devoted pastor’s wife and seasoned ministry leader, who opens up about her transformative journey in ministry. Donna shares the trials and triumphs she’s encountered along the way, shedding light on the often unseen challenges pastors' wives face. From the power of prayer, to the …
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At any given time, we have a number of interviews waiting for their moments on an upcoming episode of this podcast series. Late 2024 is no exception, and may be an extreme, as there are several interviews from both the Earl Scruggs Festival as well as IBMA from recent months now in our cue. Hurricane Helene disrupted the tentative schedule for thos…
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Are you making decisions about your money with a clear mind? Or are you financially ‘impaired?’ December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, so with that right around the corner, we’re exploring the surprising parallels between dangerous driving habits and risky financial choices. Here are the points we discuss in today’s show: 0:00 – In…
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Send us a text What happens when a health crisis leads you to re-evaluate everything—especially your ministry? In this inspiring episode, Josh and Mallory Allen open up about the impact of a personal health crisis on their church planting journey, highlighting how it prompted them to take a hard look at their calling and ministry priorities. They a…
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In the recent celebration of Halloween, we’re bringing you some real-life cautionary tales in today’s episode. Donna and Jim will share a few spine-chilling financial horror stories that could happen to anyone without proper planning. As you listen, take a moment to consider your own financial situation. Have you updated your estate and beneficiary…
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Send us a text What happens when a pastor and his wife feel called to step back from leadership—but not from their passion for ministry? In today's episode, Danny and Rhonda Sinquefield open up about their journey through decades of ministry, sharing how they navigated the unique challenges and transitions as a pastor and pastor’s wife. They recoun…
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This week marked one month after Hurricane Helene made landfall, hammering a wide swath from Florida straight north into the heart of the southern Appalachians. Soon after the storm hit, it was obvious that doing another “normal” Southern Songs and Stories episode was simply not going to do. Although there are many artists with interviews on hand a…
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Send us a text Managing time well is one of the greatest challenges for anyone in ministry. Between sermon prep, meetings, family commitments, and personal spiritual growth, finding balance can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Chris and Nikki Ogden open up about the realities of time management as a pastor and pastor’s wife. They walk us through…
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Send us a text Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Glass House—where Ben and Lynley Mandrell dive deep into the real-life highs and lows of ministry with pastors and their spouses, all while living in a glass house! This episode is extra special because we’re bringing you highlights straight from the Southern Baptist Convention! Ben and…
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Are you curious about what retirees wish they had done differently? A random, retired YouTuber did a simple video exploring the top 5 regrets of other retirees he interviewed (all in their 70s). It blew up to almost half a million views (and counting). Let’s see what regrets made the list and, more importantly, explore what proactive steps you can …
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The last two weeks have turned so much upside down in my world, and everything started with a tropical storm hitting the Appalachians, while I was at the IBMA Conference in Raleigh. Even going into IBMA, I was almost on fumes, having crammed getting prepared for a big week away, arranging a schedule of interviews and earmarking events and panels, a…
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It never ceases to delight me how connected we are in the roots music world. Take Maya De Vitry and Joel Timmons, for example. The two have been making music together for five years, and have worked together with Joel’s wife Shelby Means, the bass player in Molly Tuttle’s Band. Molly Tuttle’s partner is Ketch Secor, who was our guest a couple episo…
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Send us a text People can be mean! No matter what position you serve in, none of us are exempt from receiving criticism. On today's show we're featuring a crossover episode from Youth Ministry Booster with Chad Higgins and Zac Workun. They share stories of thier own experience with criticism and offer practical strategies to process feedback withou…
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Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. Today, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning.…
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Send us a text As a ministry leader, do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions while your heart isn't really in it anymore? Checking off the tasks, doing your job, while all the while our hearts are drifting and the Holy Spirit is quietly leaving the building. This message is for you! When looking at Samson's life, you see a man w…
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I have been reading about Plato and Aristotle lately, in Jeffrey Kripal’s fascinating book, The Flip. Early on in the essay, Kripal points to the history of Western intellectual discourse having swung widely back and forth between the visionary philosophy of Plato, and the empirical rationalism of his student, Aristotle. In Plato’s view, our percep…
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In the second part of this two-part series, we continue to explore the important role that children and grandchildren play in shaping financial and retirement plans. If you missed our previous discussion, be sure to give it a listen! This week, we’ll explore more common financial planning scenarios and offer practical advice to help families handle…
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Send us a text The church building was built in the 40's, and it's really starting to look like it! The new pastor has a vision for making it more visually appeasing, first time guest friendly, and updating the security for the sake of children. But there's a big problem, how can he get the congregation on board with a project that has a minimal bu…
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Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show is never at a loss for words, and is never not entertaining, however he is, in equal measure, an ambassador of social conscience, too. Our interview concludes with Ketch saying, “[I]t's been a challenging time, and a lot of room … to be bummed out about this stuff. But I, I just got to keep going head on. I pla…
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Send us a text Happy Monday Friends! Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick have an incredible discussion with Ben and Lynley about their latest movie, The Forge. This film focuses on discipleship and following Jesus, and Alex and Stephen share their hearts behind making this film. They emphasize the importance of having a strong foundation in Christ…
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Kids and grandkids play a crucial role in shaping financial plans. In this two-part episode, we'll dive into the most common scenarios where future generations influence retirement planning. Whether you’re a parent with adult children still on the payroll or a grandparent wanting to help out with college education costs, we’ll explore how to balanc…
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Send us a text In every pastor's ministry, there comes a time when they must walk through a transition and hand over leadership to the next generation. Is it possible for pastors and congregations to navigate these waters smoothly? On today's episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley discuss succession planning with Bryant Wright and Clay Smith du…
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When you think of Venezuelan music, perhaps salsa or merengue come to mind. But have you delved into joropo, or llanera music, from the western portion of the country? When you think of string band music like bluegrass, does anything far outside the region of the southern United States jump out as having a parallel makeup, or a kinship that might l…
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Send us a text Last summer at the Southern Baptist Convention, Ben and Lynley got to sit down with pastors and wives from all over the country and have them choose one of four different questions to answer. On today's episode, we asked two couples "what is one thing you would change about your brain?" In this conversation, ministry leaders Brandon …
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Send us a text Have you ever been listening to someone spew out their feelings and you immediately want to "fix" it? Have you felt the need to tell them everything is going to be okay and to look at the positives? Now imagine what it would feel like to simply sit with them in their feelings. To simply let them experience the depth of their emotions…
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We’re all guilty of telling ourselves lies from time to time. But are you telling yourself financial lies? In this episode, Donna and Jim dive into some common financial lies that could be holding you back. Here are the points we discuss in today’s show: 0:00 – Intro 0:50 – The YOLO mentality 3:51 – Catching up after falling behind 5:48 – Cutting b…
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When it comes to Marty Stuart, there simply is not enough time or space available to address the enormity and the lasting impact of his music, let alone his life story, here in this episode. We would need a whole year’s worth of podcasts to come close, and I doubt that he would be quite that generous with his time. Luckily, he was generous enough t…
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Paying for college has become increasingly challenging due to rising costs, particularly for blended families. But no matter your situation, early planning for your child's or grandchild's education can make a big difference and reduce the need for excessive borrowing later on. In this episode, we’ll cover the key aspects of college financial plann…
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When it comes to artists like Jim Lauderdale and Donna the Buffalo, I think back to a comment that Jerry Douglas made to me in an interview for this series, when he talked about what he called roots music 12 O'clock. Whereas the mainstream comes back around to roots music only so often in this metaphor, for artists like himself it is always roots m…
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Insurance- it may not be the most exciting subject, but it plays a super important role in financial planning. Listen in as Donna, Jim, and Marc discuss the value of having a safety net, especially in a blended family, where both partners bring in assets and responsibilities from previous relationships. If you haven't given much thought to your ins…
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Back in the day, I discovered the music of Bob Wills when I was a fresh faced college DJ at WXYC Chapel Hill. It was like hearing songs from an alternate universe to me, a kid who grew up listening to FM and AM radio’s menu of pop, rock and rap of the day, sprinkled with music bought from cassette clubs and record stores that ventured as far back a…
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Send us a text In a field where you are constantly pouring out and meeting the needs of others, it can be easy to neglect yourself. However, caring for yourself as you lead a ministry shouldn't just be a well-intention, it is critical to make it a way of life. Today's show is for all of you that have had the well-intentions, but have struggled with…
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Talking about finances in a dating relationship can be daunting, but it’s an important part of building a strong, transparent, and trusting partnership. So, when is the right time to discuss money matters with your partner? Should you discuss your financial status early on or wait until the relationship is more serious? Donna and Jim are here to sh…
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In the first of two episodes from MerleFest in April 2024, we highlight two artists making their debuts at the festival, Nick Shoulders and Adeem the Artist. Following this episode are two artists who have made MerleFest a regular stop over its history — 24 and 26 times, respectively — Jim Lauderdale and Donna the Buffalo. Gallery images above: (le…
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Send us a text If you're a regular listener to The Glass House, then you've heard plenty of wives speak to the topic of supporting their husbands in ministry. But what you haven't yet heard is how a husband can also be their wife's biggest cheerleader and supporter when she is the one in vocational ministry. Jen Wilkin and her husband Jeff, join Be…
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Send us a text Happy Southern Baptist Convention Eve! Over the next few days Southern Baptist Churches from around the country will come together in Indianapolis and will debate about key issues involving our churches. Recently Ben preached a sermon from Romans 14 and we thought it would be perfect to publish it on The Glass House. It is not uncomm…
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Send us a text Today on the Glass House we are surprising you with a really special Friday episode. At Lifeway we have some really fantastic podcasts that we want to make sure you know about. Angie Elkins is our producer on the Glass House, but she also has her own show called Let It Shine. Lynley has been a co-host with her this season and they ha…
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Choosing a financial advisor can feel daunting, especially when you're not sure what to look for or what questions to ask. In today’s episode, we’re going to cover some of the critical mistakes people make when they’re on the hunt for the perfect match. Listen in as Donna shares her personal experiences as a widow searching for a financial advisor …
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Hymns and gospel songs have flowed into, and very often, back out of out of every style of music with roots in the American South. From the music itself to its context in worship through choirs, instruments ranging from piano to organ to praise bands, and communal singing, the gospel tradition is, if not front and center in one’s life experience, t…
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Send us a text Emotions are created by God as indicators of how we are processing the environment or circumstances around us. Most people identify themselves as emotional or not by how much they cry; however, there's a lot more to emotions than crying and it's important that we experience the emotions God has given us. On today's episode of TGH, Be…
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Send us a text After every Sunday church service, the biggest thing on the pastor's mind, is how quickly the following Sunday's message is coming. Sermon preparation doesn't just effect the pastor, it also effects the entire family. On today's show Ben and Lynley share with a live audience filled with student ministry leaders at the Lifeway Headqua…
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Donna and her husband, Jim, have both navigated the path of stay-at-home parenting and are no strangers to what it looks like to manage finances during family transitions. We’re excited to officially welcome Jim onto the podcast for the first time in today’s episode. Together, Donna and Jim will share their unique perspectives on the emotional and …
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It was the last gig of a late winter tour, and Daniel Donato was ready to exhale. His band was, too, having had the rare treat of seeing their wives the night before, as they prepared for one more show, a late night performance in Asheville, NC. As Daniel told me, they were all in high spirits, and I knew this bode well for their performance, which…
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Just like an annual checkup is important for maintaining good health, performing regular financial checkups is an essential part of planning for a healthy and successful retirement. In today’s episode, Donna gives us a glimpse at what financial wellness checkups look like at Sephton Financial. Here are the points we discuss in today’s show: 0:00 – …
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Send us a text One of the best tools young parents have, is the tips from older parents a little further down the road! On today's episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley share with you practical tools for being intentional in your parenting while serving in ministry. From family closers to teaching your kids how to return a question, you'll hea…
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It is natural that a second generation bluegrass banjo player would have soaked up as much of Earl Scruggs’ style on the five string as possible when starting out; it is just as natural that they would push outside of those boundaries of the territory staked out by their pioneering forebears. In Tony Trischka’s case, part of this instinct to turn b…
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Send us a text There is no typical work week for a pastor. Unforeseen life events, people in crisis, or administrative tasks will always be ever-changing week to week. While being flexible is necessary in ministry, so is establishing healthy boundaries and time management skills. On today's show, Ben Skipper, Senior Pastor of Carterville Baptist Ch…
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