In the first bonus episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Malcolm Webb shares his experiences of balancing faith and finance on a daily basis in his role as a church accountant. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Malcolm introduces himself, explaining how he became a …

In Episode 8 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss ways in which faith can be put before finance so that vision is turned into provision for churches and charities. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon introduce the topic of vision and provi…

In Episode 7 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss approaches that charities and churches can take to dealing with staffing and other business factors that affect their finances. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off the discussion by asking…

In Episode 6 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss how charities and churches can make finances work for specific projects. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off the discussion by mentioning a number of different types of projects – includ…

In Episode 5 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss how, when and with whom charities and churches should talk about money. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by suggesting that when it comes to talking about money, churches and charitie…

In Episode 4 of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss how charities and churches can best manage their budgets and cash flow. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by explaining that managing budgets and cash flow well are vital factors to pr…

In the third episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss possible revenue sources for charities and churches, and how best to interact with them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon start off the discussion by identifying possible sources…

In the second episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss key financial principles and first steps for charities and churches that are at an early stage of their development. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: First of all, Simon explains that there a…

In the first episode of this season on ‘Making Things Happen: Churches, Charities and Money’, Simon and Bex discuss why money is a key issue for churches and charities and why they need to be able to talk about money openly and confidently. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce themselves…

In the final episode of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Jim Grimmer, founder of P3 Business Care shares his top ten faith and finance priorities for Christians in business. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Jim introduces himself and talks about P3 Business Care (a community interest company and socia…

In Episode 9 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, guest contributor, Dave Hall, shares his top ten money tips for teenagers. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Dave introduces himself [01:24], explaining how he became a Christian [01:57] and the steps that led him to become Youth Pastor of Catalyst Viney…

In Episode 8 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss ten top tips for Christians in the Workplace. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip is to know what we think about money and to have a good grasp of key values that will determine how we deal with financial matters…

In Episode 7 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss ten top tips in connection with preparing for retirement. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip when planning for retirement is to start early. [01:14] Top tip number two is to try to keep abreast of the current, b…

In Episode 6 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss ten top tips for dealing with debt. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip for dealing with debt if it has become an issue for us is to admit that we are ‘in debt’. [01:21] Top tip number two is to quantify and defi…

In Episode 5 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss their Top 10 Tips for Investing. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip on this subject is to consider the investing options for our financial circumstances only once we have put in place the foundational budgetary …

In Episode 4 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss their Top 10 Tips for Giving and Being Generous. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip for giving and being generous is to give first and then budget with what is left. [01:17] Top tip number two is to decide how m…

In the third episode of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon shares his Top 10 Tips for Practical Budgeting. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon’s first top tip for practical budgeting is to itemise carefully all of our income so that we know how much money will be coming in monthly and over the …

In the second episode of this season of Faith and Finance Top 10s, Simon talks about his Top 10 Ways to Achieve a Healthy Relationship with Money. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains that this episode is designed to be a practical guide to developing a healthy relationship with money. [01:10] Si…

In the first episode of this season of Faith and Finance Top 10s, Simon selects his Top 10 Bible Passages about Money and Possessions. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex start off the episode by explaining that this new season will comprise ten ‘Top Ten’ lists on a faith and finance theme, start…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex discuss FAQs relating to the faith and finance choices that we make as individuals. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: The first question from a listener about individual faith and finance choices is from Charlie, who asks about giving principles: how much should we give, and to whom …

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex discuss FAQs about using our money in an ethical and responsible manner that benefits society. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Bex explains that the Season 7 bonus episodes will feature faith and finance FAQs. The first episode focuses on using our money in an ethical and responsib…

In the final episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Scams. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex introduces the topic of Scams [00:33] before asking Simon whether he thinks that the number and type of scams are increasing. [03:07] In respon…

In the penultimate episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Taxes. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon what tax is and how it works. [01:32] In response to further questions from Bex, Simon explains the nature and…

In the sixth episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Financial Planning. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon about the nature of financial planning, whether anyone can do it, [01:43] and how best to go about it. …

In the fifth episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Buying a House. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon for his thoughts on how we know whether or not it is appropriate and prudent for us to decide to buy a hous…

In the fourth episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Investing. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon to explain what investing is [01:13] before going on to enquire about how Christians should approach that topic…

In the third episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topics of Borrowing and Debt. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon to explain what debt is [01:39] before going on to enquire about the possible impact of taking out a l…

In the second episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topics of Credit Scores and Credit Cards. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by explaining what a credit score is [02:04] before going on to deal with related questions about the n…

In the first episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topics of Inflation, Cost of Living & Recession. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon introduce this new season of the podcast by explaining that it is based on which questions about fin…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk faith and finance with Chuck Freeland, Lead Pastor of a multi-site church in Aberdeen / Aberdeenshire. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Chuck introduces himself, explaining how he became a Christian and the steps that led him and his wife, Taryn, to become lead pastors of a mul…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk faith and finance with Mark Whittington, Senior Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at Aberdeen University. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: *Mark introduces himself, explaining how he became a Christian and the steps that led him to follow a university career as an Accounting Aca…

In the concluding episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points made in the final books of the Bible about wealth, possessions and our attitudes towards them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by noting the prominence given to Moses in the Letter to…

In the penultimate episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points made in the Letters of Paul about wealth, possessions and our attitudes towards them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains that the focus of this episode will be on the money-related them…

In the sixth episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points made in the Book of Acts about wealth, possessions and our attitudes towards them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon introduce this episode, which explores what we can learn from the way that…

In the fifth episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points made by Jesus about wealth, possessions and our attitudes towards them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: When introducing the episode, Simon and Bex note that Jesus spoke extensively about attitudes towar…

In the fourth episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points about attitudes to wealth and possessions that are highlighted by the Old Testament Prophets. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off the episode by remarking that, through verses such as Haggai …

In the third episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points about wealth and possessions that are highlighted by the Old Testament Poets. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce the episode, with Bex commenting that The Bible Project has helpful r…

In the second episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points about wealth and possessions that are highlighted in the Old Testament Books of History. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon identifies the Old Testament Books of History and then previews some of the…

In the first episode of this season on ‘Money According to the Bible’, Simon and Bex identify key themes that are introduced in the Old Testament Books of the Law. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains that this new season of the podcast will explore what the Bible says about money by tracing key …

In this second vox pop bonus episode on the theme of ‘Giving’, guest contributors talk about the practicalities of giving and the impact that generosity has had on their own lives and on the lives of others. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the episode, with Bex then explaining that the first question …

In this first vox pop bonus episode on the theme of ‘Giving’, guest contributors talk about why we might want to be generous and they also discuss the principles (including a number mentioned in the Bible) that have affected their attitudes towards this topic. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the episo…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk with Olivia Barker White about her involvement and role in the inspirational story of Kids Club Kampala, a charity supporting vulnerable children in underprivileged communities in Uganda. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Olivia introduces herself [02:03] and describes how, from…

Drawing on a number of examples from history, Simon and Bex discuss the amazing impact that generous giving can have on individuals, communities and society as a whole. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by describing the very significant, but not widely known, role of Humphrey Monmouth (a we…

Simon and Bex discuss the different attitudes that we can have to giving and how that can influence when we give. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains that, originally, the focus of this episode was to have been on the question of ‘When to give?’ but, ultimately, it went on to explore wider issue…

Simon and Bex discuss various practical and strategic points relating to giving as they discuss the question, ‘How much should we give?’ Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex begins the episode by mentioning biblical principles relating to giving that have been covered in discussions to date. Simon explains …

Simon and Bex discuss the factors that come into play when we are going through the process of deciding to whom we wish to give. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex start their conversation about to whom to give by discussing which comes first: the decision to give or identifying who we are going…

Simon and Bex delve further into the practicalities of Giving, focusing on three further ways in which charitable giving can be made more tax efficient. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: After a quick recap on Gift Aid [00:50], Simon introduces the three main topics that will be covered in this episode: Give…

Simon and Bex delve into the practicalities of Giving, concentrating on Gift Aid in this episode. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts the episode with a quotation emphasising that Giving is essentially a matter of the heart [00:52], and Simon lists 17 approaches to Giving which the Bible encourages …

In the second episode of this season on Giving, Simon and Bex discuss what we can give, noting that money is an obvious choice but is by no means the only option. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex start by talking about matters relating to giving money. [01:12] When turning to what we can give …

In the first episode of this season on Giving, Simon and Bex discuss some basic principles of the topic in response to the question, ‘Why Give?’ Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce the topic of Giving by considering some recent statistics about the extent to which people in the UK give …