A brand-new year and the start of season two are here, and Pastor Jeff is inviting us to step into 2026 with fresh faith for everyday life. With Luke 9:23 as the anchor, he reminds us that following Jesus is a daily decision, not just a Sunday habit. This season kicks off by focusing on practical areas of health, starting with finances, one of the most common stress points in real life.

Jeff sits down with his longtime friend Thomas Hunter, a Rolling Hills Community Church leader and financial advisor, to talk about why Jesus spoke so often about money: it competes for our hearts. Thomas reframes finances through a biblical lens everything we have is entrusted to us, not owned by us. From there, he lays out steady principles: live within your means, be wise with debt, create a plan, and practice contentment and generosity.

They also talk about everyday habits that shape long-term outcomes: give first, save next, then spend what remains. Thomas shares a “pyramid” approach to financial wellness: build a foundation with emergency savings, insurance, and a will, then pursue goals with freedom. The conversation ends with Romans 8 and a reminder that our greatest inheritance is already secure in Christ, so we can steward what we have with peace and purpose. Because when we live surrendered, every day really does matter.

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Resources from the episode:
Financial Planning Pyramid from Williams Hunter Wealth Group
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