Steward Lab Podcast

Steward Lab Podcast
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Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast with hosts James and Amberlee Rich! Join us as we explore how to be good stewards of your time, money, relationships, health, careers, and even parenting. Each episode offers practical advice, inspirational stories, and expert insights to help you live a life aligned with what God is calling you to do. Whether you're looking to improve your financial situation, manage your time better, or deepen your relationships, we experiment with ways to grow God's Kingdom and make a positive impact. Tune in and let's journey together in becoming better stewards of the resources God has given us.

  1. 11/06/2025

    17. Declutter Your Finances: Managing God's Resources

    Ready to clear out the financial clutter and gain crystal-clear insight into your money? This episode dives into the practical steps of decluttering your finances, much like you would your physical space. Join James and Amberlee as they guide you through conducting a comprehensive financial audit to uncover hidden expenses, reduce waste, and align your spending with your values. Learn how to achieve financial clarity and move towards intentional money management to better steward the resources God has entrusted to you. Episode Highlights & Key Moments 00:02:56 Why starting the decluttering process is the hardest step00:04:55 Conducting a thorough financial audit for clarity00:06:07 Practical tips for auditing bank statements, investments, and debt00:10:14 How to identify and eliminate unnecessary spending and subscriptions00:12:10 Aligning your financial decisions with your personal values00:14:52 This week's experiment: Start your financial audit for progress, not perfection00:17:14 Discover how financial coaching can accelerate your journey to clarity Mentioned Resources & Links Book a Financial Coaching Call: Rich Living Coaching.com/meetThe Steward Lab Podcast Website: https://pod.co/rich-livingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richlivingcoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/richlivingcoaching/Rich Living Coaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@richlivingcoachingSubscribe to The Steward Lab Podcast: https://pod.co/rich-living Don't let financial chaos hold you back. Take the first step today! If you found this episode helpful, please rate, review, and subscribe to The Steward Lab Podcast to help us reach more stewards like you. Join us next time as we continue to explore practical ways to grow God's Kingdom through intentional living.

    22 min

  2. 10/21/2025

    16. Declutter Your Calendar: Finding Margin in a Busy Life

    Join James and Amberlee Rich in this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast as they delve into the topic of 'Decluttering Your Calendar.' Listen in as they discuss the pitfalls of busyness, the importance of margin, and how to make the best use of your time. Reflect on how your calendar affects your spiritual life and discover practical steps to create a more manageable and fulfilling schedule. Resources Mentioned: Discovering Where Your Time Really Goes: A Personal Time Audit Experiment: https://www.richlivingcoaching.com/a-personal-time-audit-experiment/The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer: https://a.co/d/6984wSu Join our online coaching community: https://stewardlab.com/ Learn more about one-on-one coaching: http://richlivingcoaching.com/meet 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:44 Decluttering Your Calendar 02:22 The Importance of Time Audits 08:29 The Busy Trap 17:05 Creating Margin in Your Life 25:01 Focusing on the Best Yes 27:25 Experiment and Conclusion

    32 min

  3. 10/14/2025

    15. Lessalism - A Healthier Approach to Minimalism

    Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast hosted by James and Amberlee Rich, where we delve into effective stewardship of your time, money, relationships, health, careers, and even your possessions. In this episode, we explore the impacts of minimalism and decluttering inspired by Marie Kondo's 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.' We discuss the importance of decluttering from a stewardship perspective and how it can free you up to pursue what truly matters. Featuring practical tips from experts like Joshua Becker, this episode encourages you to take actionable steps towards a clutter-free life and improved stewardship. Don't miss our experiment: set aside 20 to 60 minutes this week to declutter a specific area in your home. Resources Mentioned: - Marie Kondo's 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up' - Joshua Becker on Minimalism and Stewardship Join our online coaching community: https://stewardlab.com/ Schedule a free Q&A call for one-on-one coaching: http://richlivingcoaching.com/meet 00:00 Introduction to Stewardship and Possessions 00:28 Decluttering Journey Begins 02:53 The Concept of Lessalism 04:46 Clutter as Unmade Decisions 06:58 Financial Implications of Clutter 10:38 Practical Steps to Declutter 14:30 Biblical Perspective on Possessions 22:20 Decluttering Experiment Challenge 24:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    25 min

  4. 10/07/2025

    14. Sabbath Reset: Breaking Free from Busyness

    In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the significance of setting boundaries to invite freedom and rest into our lives. They share personal experiences and strategies for implementing a weekly Sabbath to cultivate rest, reduce busyness, and foster stronger family connections. The conversation underscores the importance of creating margin in our schedules to savor slow moments, confront societal expectations of constant productivity, and reframe our identities beyond our to-do lists. Tune in to explore how practicing Sabbath can positively impact your time management, personal well-being, and relationship with God. 00:00 Introduction to Boundaries and Freedom 00:09 Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast 01:07 Recap and Today's Topic: Sabbath 01:42 The Concept of Unhurried Life 02:18 The Problem with Busyness 03:45 Creating Margin for Slow Moments 04:23 The Value of Boredom and Stillness 05:00 Intentional Family Time 11:03 The Importance of Saying No 12:16 Implementing Sabbath in Daily Life 16:18 Benefits of Practicing Sabbath 18:34 Weekly Rest and Family Connection 24:01 Reframing Identity Through Rest 26:59 Experiment: Finding Weekly Rest 28:15 Conclusion and Next Steps

    29 min

  5. 07/24/2025

    13. 6 Years Ago We Paid Off Our House...

    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

    14 min

  6. 07/15/2025

    12. Emergency Fund Essentials: Securing Your Future

    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

    23 min
  7. 11. July Preparation for a Joyful Christmas

    07/01/2025

    11. July Preparation for a Joyful Christmas

    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

    16 min

  8. 06/24/2025

    10. Financial Clarity: Finding Your Starting Point

    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

    22 min
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Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast with hosts James and Amberlee Rich! Join us as we explore how to be good stewards of your time, money, relationships, health, careers, and even parenting. Each episode offers practical advice, inspirational stories, and expert insights to help you live a life aligned with what God is calling you to do. Whether you're looking to improve your financial situation, manage your time better, or deepen your relationships, we experiment with ways to grow God's Kingdom and make a positive impact. Tune in and let's journey together in becoming better stewards of the resources God has given us.

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    Steward Lab Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    99
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    © 2025 Rich Living LLC
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