Christianity Integrated Podcast

Christianity Integrated

Integrating Christian wisdom into everyday life

  1. Sep 9

    What Do King Solomon & Apostle Paul Teach Us About Money, Work & Life? - Laverne Picart

    Useful Links: 📖 Bible in a Year: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321 🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour: https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/christianity-integrated/?viewAsMember=true On the Christianity Integrated podcast, the host interviews Laverne, a wealth management advice policy consultant and qualified accountant, about her career. Laverne also discusses how Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Paul’s life shape practical godliness, contentment, truth spoken in love, and perseverance. Timestamps: 00:00 Bible Meets Money 00:40 Meet Laverne 01:05 Career Journey 03:50 Why Financial Advice 06:25 Self Employed Reality 09:30 Community Investing Barriers 11:38 Church Money Basics 13:06 Wills And Power Of Attorney 19:45 Why Proverbs Matters 22:37 Solomon And Lasting Wisdom 26:43 Advice To Younger Self 29:16 Career Regrets and Discernment 30:49 Passing Wisdom and Red Flags 32:51 Paul Real Talk and Grace 35:06 Truth in Love and Correction 38:09 Imperfect People and Daily Walk 42:54 Favourite Verses and Courage 45:30 Mentoring and Gambia Charity 47:24 Prayer Requests and Ministry Vision 49:11 Health Reform and Natural Healing 54:15 Body Temple and Closing Thanks Links: Laverne’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laverne-picart-aca-dippfs-48a1171/ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation. Always do your own research or speak with a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

  2. Sep 2

    How Childhood Money Stories Shape Christian Couples’ Finances - Karen Hackman

    Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV): https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour: https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated The episode explores how childhood “money stories” shape adult finances, illustrated by a married couple. Timestamps: 00:00 Childhood Money Stories 01:24 Saver vs Spender Dynamics 02:31 Biblical Teamwork in Money 03:07 From Arguments to a Plan 03:41 Joint Accounts and Fun Money 05:23 Emergency Funds and Spending Pots 06:52 Cash Method to Stop Overspending 08:45 Contentment and Gratitude Habits 10:24 Top Challenges for Christian Couples 11:23 Aligning Faith and Spending 12:14 Generosity and Giving Pledge 12:50 Why She Became a Coach 14:24 Breaking the Debt Cycle Links: Do follow Money and Marriage: https://moneyandmarriage.net/ www.moneyandmarriage.co.uk Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation. Always do your own research or speak with a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

  3. Aug 26

    How Can Your Savings Save Souls? - Paul Houghton

    Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV): https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour: https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/christianity-integrated/?viewAsMember=true In this episode of Christianity Integrated, host Ginose interviews Paul Houghton, CEO of Kingdom Bank, about why the UK’s only Christian bank exists and how it supports gospel ministry. Timestamps: 00:00 Why Christian Banking 00:40 Meet Kingdom Bank CEO 01:02 Paul Horton Journey 02:14 What Kingdom Bank Does 03:13 Bank Origins And Growth 05:20 Is Church Borrowing Biblical 07:47 Avoiding Building Idolatry 09:58 Why Borrow From Kingdom 14:16 Church Mortgage Stories 18:23 Savers Accounts Explained 21:58 Why Save With Kingdom 27:03 Safety And Interest Tradeoffs 29:29 Awareness And Deposit Challenge 33:05 Biblical View Of Saving 38:18 Philippians Gospel Partnership 41:29 Skills From Secular Career 43:35 Legacy Only Jesus 46:29 How To Open An Account 49:33 Prayer Requests And Wrap up Links: Kingdom Bank: https://www.kingdom.bank/ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation. Always do your own research or speak with a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

  4. Aug 19

    What Does Proverbs 30 Teach Christians About Money, Contentment & Generosity? - Andrew Lisi

    Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV):https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour:https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated The episode explores Proverbs 30:8–9 as a “theology of enough,” emphasizing staying dependent on God by avoiding the temptations of both poverty (stealing) and riches (self-sufficiency). Timestamps: 00:00 Enough and Dependence 00:59 Avoiding Poverty and Riches 02:03 Wisdom in the Middle 03:00 Lifestyle Cap Framework 04:35 Give Owe Grow Live 05:54 Applying the Cap at Home 07:53 Generosity Pledge Break 08:29 Common Implementation Hurdles 09:53 Training Trust Over Fear 11:27 Stories of Generosity 13:59 Abundance Fund Idea 14:56 Closing Example and Wrap Links: Andrew Lisi’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlisi?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BTcQLKMKiSLekQvxndLuKzQ%3D%3D Neither Poverty Nor Riches: https://a.co/d/0e4Ms3sJ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation. Always do your own research or speak with a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

  5. Aug 12

    Can Christians Rejoice in the Lord through Stage 4 Cancer? - Austin Gardner

    Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV): https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour: https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/christianity-integrated/?viewAsMember=true In this episode of Christianity Integrated, the host interviews Austin Gardner, writer, coach, and mentor, about his book Rising Above the Hurt: A Journey From Pain to Praise and his experience with stage four kidney cancer during radiation. Timestamps: 00:00 Cancer and Purpose 00:26 Meet Austin Gardner 00:55 Book Pain to Praise 02:39 What Forgiveness Means 04:20 Rejoicing in the Lord 07:39 Joseph and Trusting God 11:39 Breaking Isolation 15:28 Practical Prayer Habits 17:48 Peru and Generosity 20:54 Casting Your Burdens 21:49 Pray With Gratitude 22:46 God Loves You Like Jesus 25:35 Growing Through Knowing God 29:08 Checking Your Motives 32:28 Pain Becomes Ministry 36:17 Prodigal Son Love 39:26 Investing in Young Men 42:18 What Success Really Is 43:51 Resources and Prayer 45:39 Final Blessing Links: Austin Gardner: https://waustingardner.com/

  6. Aug 5

    Is It Helpful For Christians To Set A Financial Finish Line? - Chris Gardner

    Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV):https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour:https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated Chris Gardner talks about how a financial “finish line” can keep ambition from becoming addictive and to prevent “enough” from continually moving. Timestamps: 00:00 Why Finish Lines Matter 00:44 Setting Lifestyle Limits 01:23 Giving Above the Line 03:02 Escaping the More Trap 03:55 Enough and Kingdom Impact 04:49 Ambition Without Addiction 06:06 Toys Trophy Tool Framework 07:12 Stewardship Mindset Shift 07:51 Defining Enough and Inheritance 08:54 Generosity Pledge Outro 09:30 Client Finish Line Journeys 11:43 Year Two to Four Transformations 12:07 Living With Purpose Links: Chris Gardner’s number: 001-678-6464-692 Chris Gardner’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/4chrisgardner/ Chris Gardner’s email: chris.gardner@arkosglobal.com Chris Gardner’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LegacyShiftNow Chris Gardner’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisgardneronmoney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Chris Gardner’s Book: https://amzn.eu/d/0akgNGPu Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation. Always do your own research or speak with a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

  7. Jul 29

    How Can Christian Couples Manage Their Finances Together? - Karen Hackman

    Useful Links: 📖 Bible (NIV): https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=niv+bible&crid=32GVHKMFJPHIY&sprefix=niv+bible%2Caps%2C108&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 🩸 Donate blood to save up to 3 lives in 1 hour: https://www.blood.co.uk/ 🎁 Take a pledge to donate money to charities or ministries that you believe will best glorify God and serve others: https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/pledge/christians-for-impact Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianityintegrated/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christianityintegrated Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/christianity-integrated/id1858289084 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ncKbS3xn7zI7TXsbI1NTk?si=HyUMqk-qRA6TlOSGrMFyOw&t=0&pi=2hjS8sbUTMiub YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianityIntegrated In this episode of Christianity Integrated, host interviews Karen Hackman, a Christian financial coach for married couples, about helping spouses get on the same page with money. Timestamps: 00:00 Money Fights Breakthrough 00:18 Meet Karen Hackman 01:30 Coach Versus Advisor 02:25 Faith Filled Coaching 03:58 Tithing First Fruits 06:31 Emergency And Sinking Funds 08:37 Crushing Debt Wisely 11:58 Money Stories And Emotions 14:58 Saver Spender Teamwork 17:15 Joint Accounts And Fun Money 20:26 Stop Overspending Tips 22:19 Contentment And Gratitude 23:58 Top Challenges For Couples 28:10 Teaching Money Early 32:36 Wealth And Generosity 34:23 Legacy Future Plans 36:35 Programs Prayer And Wrap Up Links: Do follow Money and Marriage: https://moneyandmarriage.net/ www.moneyandmarriage.co.uk Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a personal recommendation. Always do your own research or speak with a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.

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