Send us a text Welcome back to the Money Minister, the podcast where we deal with Christian questions about money and following Jesus, relying on the Bible and the Holy Spirit for insight into our lives. Today, we’re talking about an intense topic that I work through with people pretty often. When I’m working with Christians, whether they make $2000 per month or $40,000 per month or somewhere in between, we end up talking about the guilt they’re feeling making money and prioritizing the...

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the tension between being told we have to tithe and being told we should be cheerful givers. We dive into scripture in 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 to listen to what God said through Paul to the Corinthian church in his third letter to them. There's a lost letter, so 2 Corinthians is largely believed to be Paul's third letter. Let's figure out how to change our minds and hearts to become cheerful givers. We'll talk through how to figure out if God has give...

Send us a text I'm going to get in trouble for this one. I'm sure of it. Are financial roles within a Christian marriage preordained by scripture, or is there more to the story? What does the Bible say? Let's shatter some long-held misconceptions together as we explore the intersection of faith and finances on the Money Minister podcast. Your host, Catherine Van Der Laan, financial coach and aspiring minister, guides you through the often-misunderstood Proverbs 31 and what it t...

Send us a text Can you still give to others even when you're drowning in debt? In this touching episode, we share the story of a woman who found herself struggling with debt and job prospects. Through our coaching sessions, we embarked on a journey to explore the heart of giving for Christians, using the widow's offering in the Bible as a model for us to follow... all while getting her completely out of debt. We delve deeper into the challenges of giving when burdened by debt, discussi...

Send us a text Ever felt overwhelmed or unequipped to share your faith with your colleagues at work? Fear not! We're here to guide you through the challenging topic of being a Christian in a secular workplace, and leading others to Christ without getting fired. As your hosts, Catherine Van Der Laan and Erica Fluckus, we're on a mission to empower Christians in the workplace to break free from fear and embrace their calling to be a light in their office. Together, we'll explore practical step...

Send us a text Do you ever struggle with asking for a raise, especially as a Christian? You're not alone! We're diving into the challenges Christians face when advocating for themselves in the workplace and how the story of Joseph demonstrates that faith, integrity, and work ethic can lead to success. Prepare to be inspired by Joseph's steadfast commitment to God while discovering practical steps for asking for a raise, including finding your KPOs or KPIs, rating yourself on those, and...

Send us a text Is it wrong for a Christian to be rich? This thought-provoking question drives our conversation in this episode as we, Catherine Van Der Laan and Erica Fluckus, explore the two opposing opinions held within the church. We discuss how God talks about money in the Bible and share the inspiring story of one of Catherine's multimillionaire clients who uses his wealth to serve God and give Him glory. Join us as we examine the biblical figure of Abraham, a wealthy Chris...

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to manage your finances in a way that aligns with your Christian faith? Join us, Catherine Van Der Laan and Erica Fluckus, as we share life-changing insights on money management and giving from a Christian perspective. We'll explore how following God's plan for our finances can lead to a more fulfilling and purposeful life. In this eye-opening episode, we discuss the importance of planning, budgeting, and trusting God's direction for our finan...

Send us a text Are you aligned with God's plan for your finances? Join Erica Fluckus and Catherine Van Der Laan as we unpack the importance of understanding God's intentions for our money and share our personal experiences of divine guidance in our financial choices. Discover the life-changing story of Joseph, who, despite being thrown into circumstances beyond his control, remained faithful and followed God's plan. We also explore the 'mansion exercise' to align our hearts with God's desire...

Send us a text Are you struggling to reconcile your relationship with money and your faith? You're not alone. In today's episode, Erica Fluckus, a life coach, career coach, and coordinator with a nonprofit, as well as a dedicated Christian and seminary graduate, and Catherine Van Der Laan, financial coach and minister-in-training, talk through what it means to navigate money and faith decisions. Together, we explore the intersection between money and faith, diving into what God says ab...

Send us a text You are perfectly positioned to lead someone to Jesus. God's working already. He's wooing your coworkers. He's trying to reconcile every single person to Himself. One of the TOP questions I hear from Christians is, "HOW do I witness in the workplace without getting fired?" Listen to this episode to find out how. Book a free coaching session: https://www.saverstreet.com/free-consultation saverstreet.com catherine.vanderlaan@saverstreet.com FB: @SaverStreet IG: @saver...

Send us a text How do you ask for a promotion and a raise as a Christian? This is what I do. I help people get better jobs, raises, and promotions and I work primarily with Christians. Christians CAN ask for what they're worth. You can be humble and ask for a raise. You can be a giver, like Christ, and know your worth. You can advocate for yourself AND still represent Christ well. Let's talk through how you can get a better job and still represent Christ well. Book a free coaching...

Send us a text I’ve met a lot of Christians over the years. My husband’s a Chi Alpha Campus Missionary, so we travel around to different churches, speaking and praying and helping Christians and pre-Christians wherever we go. I’ve also been weirdly interested in money and everyone’s relationship with money for decades. Yeah, I’m really fun at parties. Haha. Anyway, I’ve noticed that many Christians don't think about saving money for retirement because they believe that they will be prov...

Send us a text Welcome back to The Money Minister. We're starting a new season to talk through things many Christians face when working through money decisions. This episode is about goal setting, serving God, and asking God to set your goals. That's a hard topic for anyone! How do we let God set our goals, especially our money goals? How do you make sure your goals aren't just that... YOUR goals and NOT God's goals? How do you live a life that God wants you to l...

Send us a text In today’s scripture, we see three stories: the beginning of Noah’s story, when God was furious with the wickedness of the people of the world. They had a LOT of hardship - lots of work. To remind you, God cursed humanity and caused them to work really, terribly hard for what they needed. We still have to work hard for what we need, but not always the kind of backbreaking hard work they had to do. They were looking for relief and even named Noah “This one will comfort us in our...

Send us a text Today's reading is Genesis 2:18-4:16, Matthew 2:1-18, and Psalm 2. These readings are remarkably similar. God sees good, loves it, and blesses good. God sees evil, hates it, and rejects evil. We see curses, atrocities, and salvation. But isn't that the whole story of the bible? In Genesis, we’re continuing to see this perfect place God’s created. Don’t you want more? Because this perfection was ruined, God now ties hard work to being able to eat. Then we see Cain and A...

Send us a text The Money Minister has decided to start a new, long season. We're going through the Bible to see what it says about money! In the next 365 episodes, we'll see what God really says about money. It's the #2 topic in the Bible, just after God himself. He wants you to relate to the world well and the world is run on money. So let's get into it. In today’s passage, we see our God. We see him show up in all his glory and power and we see him show up as a helpless infant. More tha...

Send us a text God gives us money for two reasons: To take care of ourselves and our familiesTo take care of othersThat might sound simple, but it's not always understood. Taking care of yourself and your family means staying out of debt (or getting out of debt), saving for future needs, paying your bills now, including taxes, and not stressing about money. Taking care of others means giving when someone has a need. Providing for others' needs, like food, clothing, housing, heat...

Send us a text Finding God's plan for your life and your finances isn't easy. You need to grow, listen, pray, pray more, and then take a step in faith. In this episode, I talk through how God showed me my career path, my ministry path, and my family's path to make money. God cares deeply about how you relate to money and to your career. He cares because he wants your heart. He wants your WHOLE heart. Listen more to find out how to find God's plan for your life. Book a free coaching...

Send us a text God's blessings come to those whose hearts are aligned with God's heart. God wants to give you the desires of your heart. He wants to bless you. He wants to provide you with all you need. Most Christians try to make Christianity less of a step-by-step process... but I've always loved processes. Don't worry, this is still somewhat mystical. Haha. Anyway, the first step toward stewarding God's money well - the talents He gives you - is aligning your heart with God's heart. Doi...