Are Your Decisions Driven by Faith or Circumstances? | Ep. 003

In this episode of the Christ Centered Stewardship podcast, Nino Villa and Maria Casillas explore how fear and faith influence the decisions we make — especially during seasons of financial pressure and uncertainty.

Drawing from Scripture and personal testimony, the conversation invites listeners to examine whether their choices are being shaped by circumstances or grounded in trust in God’s provision. Nino shares several pivotal moments from his own career journey, illustrating how stepping forward in faith — even when outcomes were unclear — led to unexpected provision and growth.

Maria adds insight on the balance between faith and action, emphasizing that trusting God does not mean passivity, but rather cooperating with His will through wise, intentional decisions. Together, they unpack how control, fear, and self-created circumstances can distort our perspective, while faith opens the door to peace and clarity.

The episode also features an Ask the Coaches segment, where a listener wrestling with debt and the possibility of bankruptcy becomes a real-world example of how fear can cloud judgment — and how truth, perspective, and wise counsel can restore confidence.

The episode concludes with a simple but powerful weekly challenge: before making decisions, pause and ask what would honor God.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The difference between faith-driven and fear-driven decisions

• Why circumstances should not determine faithfulness

• How God provides in unexpected and unconventional ways

• The role of wise counsel in stewardship decisions

• How gratitude and perspective reduce fear

• A weekly challenge to align decisions with God’s will

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