Abraham's Wallet

Abraham's Wallet

This podcast is for family leaders and those who aspire to think multigenerationally about their money, culture, work, family and community. Living out a multigenerational mindset that embraces good stewardship as a building block of God’s Kingdom on Earth might produce Abrahamic levels of impact. Can you imagine?!

  1. 6d ago

    AI and Your Money: How to Prepare Without Panic

    AI is changing quickly. So how should Christian families think about money, investing, work, and the future without being driven by fear? In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet, Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett take a serious look at the rise of artificial intelligence, concerns about superintelligence, and what AI could mean for jobs, investments, digital security, and the way families prepare for an uncertain future. But the bigger question isn't whether we can predict exactly what AI will do. It’s whether fear should be allowed to dictate how we run our households and manage our money. Rather than trying to “AI-proof” a portfolio or make dramatic financial moves based on the latest headline, Steven and Mark explore four possible futures for AI—from catastrophe and a messy transition to abundance and a slower-than-expected transformation. They discuss why diversification matters, why ordinary financial planning may still be the right approach, and why your own job and skills may deserve more attention than trying to predict which companies will survive AI. The conversation also brings the issue back to Scripture. What does the Parable of the Talents teach us about fear and stewardship? What's the difference between prudent preparation and fear-based financial decisions? And how can Christian fathers prepare their families for uncertainty without trying to secure the future entirely through their own strength? Covered in this episode: • How Christians should think about AI and superintelligence • Should you “AI-proof” your investment portfolio? • AI, jobs, and the future of work • Why diversification matters in an uncertain economy • The difference between prudence and fear-based financial decisions • What the Parable of the Talents teaches about fear and money • Biblical principles for preparing for uncertain times • How much cash and emergency supplies should a family keep? • Digital security, scams, passwords, and AI-powered fraud • Whether gold, Bitcoin, land, or other assets make sense during uncertainty • How Christian fathers can prepare their households without panic • Why living below your means and maintaining financial margin still matters • Faith, stewardship, and trusting God with an uncertain future AI may change dramatically. The economy may change. The world may change. But the calling remains remarkably simple: be faithful with what God has put in your hands today. Don’t let the next threat—or the fear surrounding it—pull you away from faithful stewardship. Subscribe to Abraham’s Wallet and share this episode with another Christian father who is trying to think wisely about money, technology, and the future. Chapters (00:00:01) - Intro: AI Fears and Anthropic Resignation Story(00:03:57) - Vocabulary: Understanding AI and Superintelligence(00:07:14) - Four Possible Future Scenarios(00:11:49) - Prophecy Jokes and Staying the Course(00:14:45) - Fear as a Terrible Financial Planner(00:16:02) - Biblical Parables: Talents, Joseph, and the Rich Fool(00:19:41) - Fear Cycles Throughout History(00:23:17) - Three Questions from a Dumb Guy: Gold and Digital Security(00:28:49) - Cash on Hand and Emergency Preparedness(00:32:21) - AI-Proofing Your Portfolio and Jobs(00:37:09) - Bunkers, Land, and Trusting in Self vs God(00:39:30) - Action Steps: Prayer, No Fear Trades, Margin(00:47:01) - Closing Thoughts: Faithfulness Over FearHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  2. Sep 23

    A Wise Husband Listens to His Wife—But He Still Leads

    What does it actually look like for a Christian husband to lead his family while genuinely listening to his wife? In this episode, Steven Manual explores biblical husband leadership, headship, and the difference between seeking your wife's wisdom and simply letting her make the decisions. Using 1 Corinthians 11:3 and 1 Peter 3:7, Steven looks at two extremes husbands can fall into: the tyrant who makes every decision without his wife's input, and the husband who abdicates leadership and simply supports whatever his wife wants. Neither reflects the biblical picture of marriage. Instead, Steven makes the case for what he calls consulted headship—a husband who listens carefully, seeks his wife's counsel, values her wisdom, and still takes responsibility for leading his household. Steven also shares a real situation happening in his own life involving church discipline and explains why he intentionally keeps his wife informed, asks what he may be missing, and seeks her perspective without handing over the final decision. He connects this to Proverbs' picture of Lady Wisdom, the importance of godly counsel, conflict avoidance, parenting, and the consequences of leaving the husband's leadership role vacant. This conversation gets especially practical as Steven explains how husbands can actually have these conversations with their wives, including questions to ask, how to categorize different kinds of decisions, and why “decide out loud” can be a helpful framework for bringing your wife into the process without abdicating responsibility. In this episode: Biblical husband leadership and headship What 1 Corinthians 11:3 teaches about marriage and authority What Peter means by honoring your wife as the “weaker vessel” Why a husband should listen to his wife's wisdom The difference between consulting your wife and submitting to her Tyranny vs. abdication in Christian marriage How a wife can be a source of godly wisdom Conflict avoidance and false peace in marriage How husbands can make decisions with their wives Leading your family without ignoring your wife's counsel Parenting, household leadership, and biblical authority How to “recover the chair” without becoming a tyrant Practical questions to ask your wife when making difficult decisions Why husbands should “decide out loud” Honoring your wife while remaining responsible before Christ Key Scriptures discussed: 1 Corinthians 11:3 1 Peter 3:7 Ephesians 6:4 Proverbs 1–9 Subscribe to Abraham's Wallet and share this episode with another husband or father who is thinking seriously about biblical marriage, fatherhood, and household leadership. Chapters (00:00:02) - Introduction: Wise vs Weak Husbands(00:01:21) - Two Ditches: The Tyrant Husband(00:02:50) - Two Ditches: The Abdicator (Ahab Model)(00:05:29) - Consulted Headship and 1 Corinthians 11:3(00:07:46) - 1 Peter 3:7 and Honoring the Weaker Vessel(00:10:02) - Understanding 'Weaker Vessel' Correctly(00:11:59) - Home Fantasies vs Reality for Husbands and Wives(00:13:41) - Lady Wisdom and a Wife as a Channel of Wisdom(00:16:06) - Personal Story: Navigating a Church Discipline Issue(00:17:49) - Why I Loop My Wife Into Big Decisions(00:21:12) - A Script for Consulting Your Wife(00:22:34) - The Modern Over-Index: Feelings-Led Homes(00:24:02) - Conflict Avoidance and the 'Unsafe' Trap(00:27:10) - Discipled by Sitcoms: Cultural Distortion of Headship(00:28:37) - Consequences for the Next Generation(00:30:28) - Practical Counsel: Classifying Decisions(00:32:26) - Recovering the Chair Without Becoming a Tyrant(00:34:40) - Closing Thoughts: Leading with Humility and ListeningHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  3. Sep 16

    Sukkot For Christians: The Feast That Changed How We Lead Our Home

    What if your family calendar could actually disciple your children? In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet, Steven makes the case for using Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) as a practical way for Christian fathers to teach their families about God’s provision, temporary homes, hospitality, and the reality that “heaven is our home.” Learn how celebrating Sukkot changed the culture of his own family, from building a simple sukkah in the backyard to slowing down for seven days, eating together, inviting other families in, and having conversations about what is truly permanent, and what isn’t. But this episode isn’t about becoming “Hebrew Roots” Christians or measuring your standing with God by how well you keep a biblical festival. Steven explains where he draws that line and why he sees Sukkot as a teaching tool rather than a requirement for earning God’s favor. He also connects the Feast of Tabernacles to Christ, showing how the Old Testament picture of dwelling, provision, and the wilderness finds its fulfillment in Jesus. You’ll hear how Sukkot can help fathers: • Make God’s provision tangible for their children • Take responsibility for leading their family’s spiritual story • Slow down and intentionally spend time together • Practice hospitality and bring other people into the family’s rhythms • Give their children a lived picture of being “sojourners” rather than treating earthly comfort as permanent • Build a multi-generational vision of faith and family Steven also gives a simple way to start—even if you’ve never celebrated Sukkot before. You don’t need a Pinterest-worthy sukkah or an elaborate week-long celebration. One meal outside, a few Scripture passages, and three questions around the table can be enough to begin. If you’re a Christian father thinking seriously about biblical fatherhood, family discipleship, household leadership, and building a legacy of faith that reaches beyond your own lifetime, this conversation is for you. Scriptures discussed: Leviticus 23, Deuteronomy 16, Hebrews 11, John 1, John 7, Colossians 2, Galatians 4, Nehemiah 8, Zechariah 14, and Revelation 21. Chapters (00:00:01) - Introduction: The Sukkot Dilemma for Christian Fathers(00:00:58) - Two Camps and a Third Way(00:04:23) - Abraham's Example of Sojourning Faith(00:06:47) - Comfort, Complacency, and Accidental Discipleship(00:08:26) - What Leviticus 23 and Deuteronomy 16 Actually Command(00:11:31) - Building Our First Sukkah(00:13:34) - Christ as the Substance of the Feast(00:17:01) - The Line Not to Cross: Faith vs. Legalism(00:18:20) - Five Ways Sukkot Changed Our Family Culture(00:23:55) - Practical Steps to Start Sukkot at Home(00:26:50) - Rehearsing the Future: Revelation and the Eternal Feast(00:28:35) - Closing Challenge and Call to ActionHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

    Sukkot For Christians: The Feast That Changed How We Lead Our Home

  4. Sep 9

    The 250-Year Family: How Fathers Build a Legacy That Lasts

    What would it take to build a family that lasts for 250 years? In this episode, Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett unpack the lessons from an Abrahamic Boot Camp where fathers gathered to think differently about work, wealth, faith, health, and generational family legacy. The conversation explores what it means to build a 250-year family—not simply by accumulating wealth, but by creating a family culture capable of passing the baton from one generation to the next. They discuss biblical work, generational wealth, marriage, male brotherhood, family vision, physical health, and the responsibility fathers have to prepare their children and grandchildren for the future. You'll also hear the fascinating math behind long-term wealth, why culture may matter more than financial sophistication, what the founding fathers understood about building for “ourselves and our posterity,” and why you may never personally see the fruit of what you're building. Covered in this episode: • How to build a family legacy that lasts for generations • What a 250-year family actually looks like • The biblical purpose of work and why fathers are called to work • How family culture determines whether generational wealth survives • The connection between marriage and long-term family wealth • Why fathers need strong male friendships and brotherhood • How to create a family vision that reaches beyond your lifetime • The mathematics of building generational wealth over 250 years • Why physical health is part of your family's “capital” • What the founding fathers can teach us about thinking generationally • How to pass the baton to your children and grandchildren • Why you may never see the fruit of what you're building If you're a Christian father who wants to think beyond the next five years and build something your great-grandchildren can inherit, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Abraham’s Wallet and share this episode with another father who needs to start thinking multi-generationally. Chapters (00:00:01) - Abrahamic Boot Camp(00:01:37) - Boot Camp Recap(00:04:08) - Favorite Moments From The Weekend(00:12:33) - Disc Golfing With Hippies(00:13:02) - Favorite Moment Of The Camping(00:19:48) - Mark Levin: 250 Year Money(00:23:49) - Does It Ruin the Family Wealth?(00:34:20) - Amino and Vijay's Talk(00:41:26) - Vinay At The Fitness(00:42:50) - Abraham's Wallet: Future Plans(00:46:56) - A Taste of the DC WeekendHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  5. Sep 2

    Your Marriage Could Make or Break Your Family Legacy

    What if the marriage at the center of your family is actually the foundation of your entire family legacy? In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet, Steve Manuel and Mark Parrett explore marriage as a biblical covenant—not simply a contract between two people—and why protecting that covenant matters for Christian families who want their faith, culture, and wealth to endure for generations. They discuss why divorce can affect far more than finances, how a broken marriage can disrupt family culture, and why husbands need to take their marriage vows seriously. The conversation also explores what Scripture teaches about covenant, the role of God as witness to marriage, and why marriage should be treated as a lifelong commitment even when circumstances become difficult. Mark breaks down four practical ways husbands can protect the marriage covenant: provision, community, capacity, and lordship. Together, they examine what it means to provide for your family, choose a community that strengthens marriage, protect your wife's capacity, and lead your household with both humility and biblical authority. If you're a Christian husband or father thinking beyond yourself and trying to build a family legacy that can last for generations, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Abraham’s Wallet and share this episode with another husband or father who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:01) - The One Thing That Will Destroy Your Family(00:00:46) - Marriage as a Covenant(00:02:16) - A Busy Season for Financial Planning(00:03:16) - Heavenly Baptism in Your 40s(00:07:29) - Protect the Marriage at All Costs(00:12:41) - What is a Covenant?(00:19:03) - How to Remember and Renew Our Covenants(00:20:28) - Human Covenants(00:26:02) - Malachi 2: Guard Your Joint Spirit(00:31:45) - How To Defend Your Wife's Covenant(00:35:22) - 4 Things That Are Important to Protect The Marriage Covenant(00:54:37) - God's Covenant with Married PeopleHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  6. Aug 26

    Is Gentle Parenting Making Christian Fathers Passive?

    What happens when Christian parents become so focused on connection, affirmation, and keeping the peace that they stop leading their children? In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet, Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett examine the rise of gentle parenting and ask a difficult question: Can an emphasis on connection and emotional safety actually become a form of parental passivity? Steve and Mark explore what biblical leadership looks like in the home—and why loving your children doesn't mean avoiding boundaries, correction, discomfort, or authority. They discuss the difference between invitation and challenge: building deep relationships with your children while still being willing to direct them, correct them, and hold the line when necessary. The conversation connects modern parenting culture to the biblical example of Adam's passivity in the Garden of Eden and Abraham's calling to command his household to follow the way of the Lord. The goal isn't authoritarian parenting or harsh discipline. It's a form of fatherhood that combines warmth with strength and prepares children to become responsible adults, faithful Christians, and future leaders of their own families. Steve and Mark also get practical, discussing screen limits, bedtimes, curfews, sleepovers, technology, financial responsibility, correcting disrespect and dishonesty, allowing children to experience failure, and how a father's unwillingness to lead can affect his marriage. Ultimately, this episode is about more than parenting techniques. It's about family leadership, biblical authority, resilience, and building a multi-generational legacy that can withstand the pressures of modern culture. In this episode: • The rise of gentle parenting • Christian parenting vs. cultural parenting trends • Why connection alone isn't enough • Invitation and challenge in parenting • Biblical leadership in the home • Adam's passivity in Genesis 3 • Abraham's example of leading his household • Setting healthy boundaries with children • Discipline without harshness or authoritarianism • Why children may actually feel more secure when parents lead • Screen time, technology, bedtimes, and curfews • Teaching children financial responsibility • Correcting disrespect, dishonesty, and bad character • Allowing children to fail while still providing leadership • How parental passivity can affect marriage • Building family identity and generational legacy • Raising resilient Christian children • The Parenthood Primer • Growing Kids God’s Way Resources mentioned in this episode: The Parenthood Primer View The Parenthood Primer on Amazon Chapters (00:00:01) - What Adam's Passivity in the Home(00:00:54) - Abraham's Wallet: How to Lead Your Home(00:02:07) - Let's Talk Fafo Parenting(00:06:17) - What Is Gentle Parenting?(00:09:44) - Strict Curfews(00:19:17) - How to Prevent Passivity in Parenting(00:24:38) - How Passive Parents Can Be a temptation(00:30:19) - 7 Rules for Parenting in the Teenage Years(00:33:52) - Pre-Parental Counseling Workbook(00:35:06) - Coming soon: Trust God's Design for the FamilyHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  7. Aug 19

    Are Your Investments Funding Evil? A Biblical Approach to Investing

    What if your retirement account is quietly funding companies and causes that conflict with your Christian convictions? Certified Financial Planner Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel explore Biblically Responsible Investing, Christian investing, and how fathers can build generational wealth without knowingly partnering with evil. Is investing in the stock market biblical? Does owning a small piece of a company make you morally responsible for what that company does? And how should Christians think about investments connected to abortion, pornography, alcohol, gambling, tobacco, ESG, and other practices that may conflict with biblical values? Steven and Mark explore these questions through the surprising lens of Exodus 21 and the biblical principle of an ox “known to gore.” Mark explains why he believes investing itself is biblical, while also arguing that ownership carries responsibility—and that Christians should take seriously the question of whether they are knowingly profiting from harm. The conversation gets practical as they discuss Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI), investment screening, direct indexing, Christian mutual funds and ETFs, and options including Timothy Plan, Inspire Investing, Praxis, Crossmark/OneAscent, and others. They also examine Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street, including how major asset managers have approached ESG and corporate shareholder voting in recent years. But the goal isn't perfect financial purity. As Mark explains, Christians cannot completely separate themselves from a fallen economy. The goal is faithful stewardship: building wealth and inheritance for your children's children while keeping your heart free from the love of money and avoiding known complicity with evil wherever reasonably possible. In this episode: • Is investing biblical? • What does Exodus 21's “goring ox” teach us about investment responsibility? • Does owning stock make you responsible for a company's actions? • What is Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI)? • How can Christians screen investments for abortion, pornography, alcohol, gambling, and tobacco? • Should Christians invest through Vanguard, BlackRock, or State Street? • What is direct indexing, and how can it be used for Christian investing? • Which Christian investment funds and platforms are worth researching? • How should Christian fathers balance financial growth, generational wealth, conscience, and faithful stewardship? Chapters (00:00:02) - Biblical Investing for Abraham's Wallet(00:00:51) - Abraham's Wallet(00:02:16) - The Bull Known to Gore(00:09:36) - Andy on the Bull and the Big Three(00:11:43) - Exodus 11: Prior Knowledge and Negligence(00:15:09) - Biblical Responsible Investing(00:22:55) - Crux: Biblical Investing(00:31:45) - BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity: Option 2 to a B(00:40:11) - Biblically Based Investing(00:47:35) - God's Money StrategyHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

  8. Aug 12

    What Miscarriage Is Like for Dads (and How to Navigate It)

    Miscarriage is often talked about as a woman’s experience, but what about fathers? In this conversation, we open up an honest, faith-centered discussion about pregnancy loss, grief, and the often-overlooked emotional journey men walk through. Whether you’ve experienced miscarriage or want to better support someone who has, this episode will help you understand what it really looks like to navigate loss as a family. In this episode, Mark shares his family's deeply personal story of an unexpected pregnancy—one that brought surprise, joy, and hope—followed by the sudden heartbreak of miscarriage. What unfolds is an unfiltered look at grief, confusion, and the spiritual questions that come with loss. From wrestling with “why” to dealing with isolation and unspoken expectations, this conversation sheds light on emotions many men feel but rarely express. Mark is joined by Eric Schumacher, who has walked through multiple miscarriages with his own family and now ministers specifically to fathers in this space. Together, they explore the unique challenges dads face—feeling overlooked, unsure how to process grief, and struggling to support their wives while carrying their own pain. This episode offers clarity, validation, and practical encouragement for anyone impacted by miscarriage, directly or indirectly. Resources mentioned: Book - "Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage" Book - "Dads Hurt Too" Eric's Website Topics covered: How miscarriage impacts fathers emotionally and spiritually Processing grief when you don’t feel “allowed” to grieve Supporting your wife while navigating your own loss Common lies and isolation men experience after miscarriage Why miscarriage is a community issue, not just a private one Faith, suffering, and asking hard questions in loss Practical ways to support families going through miscarriage Timestamps: 00:00 Unexpected introduction and guest setup 00:16 Why miscarriage became a personal issue for this family 01:22 Why this conversation matters—even if you haven’t experienced loss 02:09 Introducing Eric Schumacher and his ministry to fathers 02:50 Steven shares his family’s pregnancy story 03:23 The surprise of pregnancy later in life 04:05 Joy, hope, and envisioning a new season of parenting 05:09 Navigating uncertainty and early pregnancy concerns 05:43 The moment everything changed—loss and grief 06:13 Processing deep emotional pain and spiritual questions 07:13 Unique challenges of miscarriage later in life 07:44 Isolation, lies, and how grief affects men differently 08:23 A simple act of care that made a big impact 09:18 Why men need support too—and how to offer it 10:01 Why this episode took time to share publicly 10:31 Eric responds and reflects on the miscarriage experience 11:47 Eric’s personal story and journey through multiple miscarriages 13:45 The complexity of grief, silence, and community dynamics 16:22 Turning pain into ministry for fathers Transcript (first few minutes): Hey guys, I’m joined today by Eric Schumacher—and I have to tell you, he came across my radar because something that had never really crossed my mind until about three months ago became a central issue in our family. And that topic is miscarriage. I had known people that had been impacted by this, and my thoughts were mostly that this is really hard for women to go through—and husbands need to support their wives. But I have a 16-year-old... Chapters (00:00:02) - A Father's Miscountation on The Abraham's Wallet Podcast(00:07:56) - Eric and Mark on Grief(00:09:46) - How to Talk About Miscarriage in the Church(00:17:37) - What Are the Common Experiences of Miscarriage?(00:19:51) - How to Help a Dad Through a Miscarriage(00:26:25) - How Long Should a Miscarriage Gave Me Grief?(00:32:43) - How to Grieve a Miscarriage(00:41:21) - Understanding Suffering in the Christian Life(00:46:23) - How to Be a Good Friend to Men Who've Lost a Baby(00:52:03) - Grief and the Abraham's WalletHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

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This podcast is for family leaders and those who aspire to think multigenerationally about their money, culture, work, family and community. Living out a multigenerational mindset that embraces good stewardship as a building block of God’s Kingdom on Earth might produce Abrahamic levels of impact. Can you imagine?!

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    Abraham's Wallet
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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