Steward Lab Podcast

James and Amberlee share their transformative journey from a dream session in a hot tub to paying off their house and the freedom it brought them. They discuss how this financial milestone allowed them to start their own business, serve in missions, and live a lifestyle aligned with their values and goals. The episode offers valuable insights into financial planning, teamwork, and incorporating faith into decision-making. Listeners are encouraged to sit down, dream about their ideal life, and take actionable steps towards achieving it. 00:05 Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast 00:27 The Hot Tub Dream Session 01:51 Paying Off Our House 02:27 Missions Trips and Serving as a Family 03:33 The Importance of Paying Off the House 04:17 Starting Our Own Business 05:03 Living a Different Lifestyle 06:37 The Debt Dump Challenge 07:25 Should Everyone Pay Off Their House? 07:56 God's Guidance in Financial Decisions 12:14 Experiment: Dreaming Your Ideal Life 13:23 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the critical importance of having an emergency fund. They share personal stories about financial emergencies they have faced and how they managed them using their defense strategy of sinking funds and an emergency fund. The episode delves into what constitutes an emergency fund, how much you should save, and strategies to ensure your emergency fund is both accessible and protected. The discussion includes biblical references, particularly the story of Joseph in Egypt, highlighting the importance of prudent financial planning. The episode ends with an experimental task encouraging listeners to establish or reassess their emergency funds. Resources: Steward Lab Online Coaching Community: https://stewardlab.com/ (Remember, Craft Your Christmas is now included with your Steward Lab subscription) Free Q&A Call for One-on-One Coaching: https://richlivingcoaching.com/meet 00:00 Introduction to Emergency Funds 00:10 Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast 00:32 A Series of Unfortunate Events 01:48 Draining the Savings Buckets 02:33 Tapping into the Emergency Fund 03:57 The Importance of a Two-Part Defense Strategy 05:12 Biblical Perspective on Emergency Funds 06:29 The Reality of Financial Emergencies 06:57 Protecting Your Emergency Fund 11:13 The Freedom an Emergency Fund Provides 13:39 Determining Your Emergency Fund Amount 16:25 Practical Tips for Managing Your Emergency Fund 19:37 Weekly Experiment: Setting Up Your Emergency Fund 20:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the importance of preparing for Christmas well in advance, using their own experience of celebrating Christmas in July as a fun example. They offer practical advice on finances, highlight the average spending statistics for Christmas in the U.S., and introduce their 'Craft Your Christmas' course, designed to help families create meaningful and stress-free holidays. The episode emphasizes the benefits of proactive planning to avoid last-minute stress and overspending, encouraging listeners to start saving and preparing now for a Christ-centered and joyful Christmas. Resources: Craft Your Christmas: http://stewardlab.com/christmas Steward Lab Online Coaching Community: https://stewardlab.com/ (Remember, Craft Your Christmas is now included with your Steward Lab subscription) Free Q&A Call for One-on-One Coaching: https://richlivingcoaching.com/meet 00:00 Introduction to the Steward Lab Podcast 00:26 The Story of Christmas in July 01:54 The Financial Impact of Christmas 03:53 Reflecting on Past Christmas Experiences 05:54 Planning a Meaningful Christmas 08:12 Proactive Christmas Preparation 11:43 Craft Your Christmas Course 15:38 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, James and Amberlee Rich emphasize the critical importance of gaining financial clarity to be good stewards of God's resources. They discuss strategies for understanding your financial starting point, setting clear goals, and navigating the journey to financial stability. They also offer practical steps for organizing your finances, including assessing your spending habits. Join them to learn how clarity can transform your financial life and help you steward your resources in a God-honoring way. Resources: Steward Lab Online Coaching Community: https://stewardlab.com/ Free Q&A Call for One-on-One Coaching: https://richlivingcoaching.com/meet 00:00 Introduction to the Steward Lab Podcast 00:26 Technical Difficulties and Last Episode Recap 01:12 Announcement and Today's Topic: Financial Clarity 02:12 Importance of Clarity in Financial Planning 08:20 Steps to Achieve Financial Clarity 12:37 Experiment and Emotional Aspects of Finances 15:22 Support and Resources for Financial Clarity 19:27 Conclusion and Call to Action