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Comparison Is the Thief of Joy: Contentment, Gratitude, and Stewardship | Ep. 024
In this episode of the Christ Centered Stewardship podcast, Nino Villa and Maria Casillas talk about the familiar phrase, “comparison is the thief of joy,” and what it means for contentment, gratitude, and faithful...
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When Life Feels Tight: Control, Surrender, and Wise Stewardship | Ep. 023
In this episode of the Christ Centered Stewardship podcast, Nino Villa and Maria Casillas continue their conversation about how people respond when life and money start to feel tighter.
After discussing panic and...
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“It’s Not Working”: Rethinking Savings, Patience, and Financial Progress | Ep. 022
Saving money sounds simple in theory, but emotionally it can feel much harder in practice.
In this conversation, we explore why so many people feel discouraged with savings, even when it’s technically “working.” From...
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Avoiding the Problem? How Financial Fear Leads to Inaction—and What to Do Instead | Ep. 021
Financial pressure doesn’t always lead to panic. Sometimes it leads to something quieter—avoidance.
Instead of making quick decisions, we do nothing. We put it off, ignore it, or convince ourselves it will work itself...
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When Financial Pressure Hits: Avoiding Panic and Make Wise Decisions | Ep. 020
Financial pressure has a way of building quietly. Sometimes over time, sometimes all at once. And when it does, it can feel like there’s an immediate need to act.
In those moments, decisions often come from a place of...
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Little Luxuries, Frugality, and Waste: When Spending Is Not the Problem | Ep. 019
In this episode of the Christ Centered Stewardship podcast, Nino Villa and Maria Casillas explore the difference between spending and wasting.
Prompted by a conversation in a no-spend group, they reflect on the small...
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Managing Credit Wisely: Fear, Faith, and Financial Decisions | Ep. 018
Money decisions around credit cards and debt often get reduced to simple rules: avoid it at all costs, or use it however you want. But most people know it’s not that simple.
In this conversation, we walk through what...
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Kicking Debt to the Curb: A Christ-Centered Approach to Breaking the Cycle | Ep. 017
Debt can begin to feel like something that never goes away, something you manage but never truly leave behind.
Psalm 37:21 says, “The wicked borrows but does not pay back, but the righteous is generous and gives.”...
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Expectation Is the Thief of Joy | Ep. 016
What if the reason you feel frustrated, disappointed, or unsettled… isn’t your circumstances—but your expectations?
In this episode of the Christ Centered Stewardship podcast, Nino and Maria explore how...
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Peace of Mind Fund: Why It’s Not an “Emergency Fund” | Ep. 015
What if the way you think about saving money is actually working against you?
In this episode of the Christ Centered Stewardship podcast, Nino and Maria explore why the traditional idea of an “emergency fund” may...
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Feeding the Family: Why Food Should Be a Top Budget Priority | Ep. 014
When money gets tight, many families instinctively cut the food budget first.
But should they?
In this episode of the Christ Centered Stewardship podcast, Nino and Maria challenge a common financial belief: that...
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Tax Refunds, Windfalls & the Danger of Mental Math | Ep. 013
Tax season brings a wave of emotion.
Excitement, anxiety, anticipation, relief — sometimes all at once.
In this episode of the Christ Centered Stewardship podcast, Nino and Maria explore how our thinking often shapes...
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