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 King ...
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6. Anniversary Special: Best Marriage Advice for a Stronger Relationship
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23:42In this special anniversary edition of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary by sharing valuable marriage advice they've gathered over the years. They discuss the importance of teamwork, continuous learning about your spouse, annual marriage counseling, regular date nights, and effective com…
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In this episode of The Steward Lab Podcast, James and Amberlee Rich discuss the journey from dissatisfaction to contentment. They share personal experiences, such as fixing up their first home and realizing the impact of media consumption, like TV shows, on their satisfaction with life. They dive into biblical teachings on wealth and contentment, e…
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4. Biblical Truths About Money and Stewardship
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33:10In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich discuss the often-taboo subject of money from a Christian perspective. They share personal anecdotes and Biblical insights on how to be good stewards of time, money, relationships, health, and careers. The episode emphasizes the importance of aligning financial practices with…
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In this special episode, we share an insightful clip from a sermon series about money and the Bible. Discover how different money stories and experiences shape our financial decisions, and get practical advice on aligning your money story with God's teachings. Reflect on your own money story through guided questions and personal anecdotes. Get acce…
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2. Beyond Ownership: Navigating Life as God's Stewards
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34:49Understanding and Practicing Stewardship in Daily Life In this episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich dive into the concept of stewardship from a Biblical perspective. They discuss how stewardship encompasses managing time, money, relationships, health, careers, and even children as God's resources. Using Biblical referen…
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1. How Intentional Stewardship Can Change Your Life
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30:54In the inaugural episode of the Steward Lab Podcast, hosts James and Amberlee Rich embark on a journey to empower listeners to become better stewards of their resources, including time, money, relationships, health, and careers. Through personal anecdotes like their transformative hot tub conversations, they illustrate the importance of being inten…
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In this introductory episode, we announce the exciting transition from the Rich Living on Less podcast to the new Steward Lab podcast. Amberlee introduces her husband, James Rich, as they explore the concept of stewardship in various aspects of life, including finances, time management, parenting, relationships, and work. The revamped podcast will …
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We live in a world that is fighting for our kid's attention. There's T.V., video games, cell phones, social media, and the list goes on that are filling many of our children's lives. We also live in a world full of busyness where our kids have one activity after another, leaving little time for anything else, let alone reading. Reading is powerful.…
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This year, one of the habits I’m trying to improve upon and track is my reading. I love reading. It is one of my favorite pastimes. It fills me up more than most activities. I can’t think of a day when I don’t read. It’s who I am. I know my love of reading is not held by a lot of people. Many people don’t read a book unless they have to for school.…
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Today we’re going to talk about how to keep the habits long term and how to make them rewarding. If you want to stick with a habit long term, it must be satisfying, otherwise you will quit and stop doing it. When we were working on getting out of debt, we created many new habits to help us reach our goal. We started eating at home almost all the ti…
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I'm always trying to find ways to help me become a better mom, wife, teacher, friend, and follower of Jesus. I've realized that daily habits can push me closer towards the person I want to become, and habit-stacking is one of the easiest ways to get there. If you want to create new habits that you will stick to, habit-stacking is a great way to mak…
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Our environment affects the way we live and our ability to achieve our goals. How can you change your environment to set you up for success? In today's show, you are given tools and tips to become the architect of your environment. Let your environment work for you, not against you! P. S. The Debt Dump Challenge starts January 10-14th of 2022!! Com…
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Do you have a vision of what you want to become, but you never seem to get there? Is your mindset holding you back? We all have a view and opinion of ourselves and from others. And that mindset becomes our north star. We keep going back to behaving in alignment with what we believe about ourselves. What belief about yourself do you want to say good…
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Why New Year's Resolutions Typically Fail
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18:45Have you ever made a New Year's resolution, but you ended up abandoning it? If you have a list of New Year's resolutions you've never met, welcome to the club! Most people have a laundry list of all the changes they want to make, yet most rarely accomplish them. In today's episode of the Rich Living on Less Podcast, I share why most people never re…
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Create a Financial Plan That Aligns With Your Priorities
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29:10We're about to start a brand-new year. It’s a time when we set goals for ourselves, but rarely do we ever meet them. The truth is, everyone needs to have a plan for their money. If you have a plan for your finances, you can align your spending and saving with your priorities. But if you don’t have a plan, your spending behavior is out of alignment …
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Your attitude towards debt matters. If you’re fine with it, you’ll stay in it. If you are infuriated by it, you’ll take every opportunity to get rid of it. The choice is yours. We all have different financial standards when it comes to how much debt we're okay with. In today's episode of the Rich Living on Less podcast, James and I talk about how d…
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We all have our own set of financial standards, the things that we are ok and not ok with when it comes to money. It's our bottom line. The boundaries we create in our finances become our financial standards. Think about it in terms of dating. We all had or have a certain set of standards that we want in another person. Those standards guide or gui…
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Christmas is supposed to be one of the best times of the year. Its time to spend with our family, it’s magical and full of memories. Christmas is a time that can feel like we are bleeding money. Maybe we're traveling more, food costs for all the special events add up, and don’t forget: Gifts, gifts, and more gifts! According to holiday shopping sta…
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What does your life look like right now? Are you in a season of life that just isn't fun? In today's show I share a story from a recent hike in the wilderness. God really showed up and had something profound to say. My hope is that this message gives you hope and gratitude that goes well beyond Thanksgiving. Links from today’s episode: Want us to b…
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Christmas will be here in no time. This time of year is meant to be full of family, memory making, remembering to be thankful for what we have, and Jesus. But all too often we get sucked into a season of go, go. We have one event after the other. Hurry becomes the norm. We feel like were running a marathon…
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What comes to mind when you hear the word budget? Maybe you think of being restricted. It’s time-consuming. It’s overwhelming. Or maybe you feel like you don’t make enough money to budget. Maybe you’ve tried tracking expenses and income before, and it feels like a chore. Maybe you've tried different methods, but nothing has really worked long term.…
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The Big Question You Should be Asking Yourself
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17:54What we think matters. And when we ask ourselves the right questions, our lives can change. In today's show, I share a question that will help you make better financial choices. You can follow tons of steps to get to a better financial position, but let's stop overcomplicating everything. This episode is all about asking one question that will simp…
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Do you know your net worth? It's kinda like a report card on your finances that helps you know where you are at financially. The last two episodes have been preparing you to figure out your net worth and in today's episode, you get to determine what that number is. If you are petrified to find out where you really are financially, this episode is e…
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Debt. Most of us have it. We have a love-hate relationship with it. Debt helps us not have to wait on what we want. It opens opportunities we wouldn't have otherwise. But, debt has a major downside. We have compounding interest working against us. And debt grows fast, making it feel impossible to tackle and pay off. Today's show is a continuation o…
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Do you consider yourself rich, poor, or something in between? In reality, we all have a different idea of what rich and poor look like and we use our lives as a measuring stick. Those who have less than us are poor and those who have more are rich. But what if we are focusing on the wrong thing entirely? What if we need to stay in our own lane and …
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What's your attitude like towards the poor?
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11:35Last week we talked all about our attitude towards the rich. This week we're talking all about our attitude towards the poor. It's time to an introspective look and see if we have some judgments, ideas, and maybe perceptions that may need to be shifted. This episode will really get you thinking and give you some ideas on how to have a more positive…
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What's your attitude like towards the rich?
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10:40In the world, there is so much hatred of the rich. We see it all the time in the news, social media, and even hear about it in everyday conversations. We all have ideas and judgments about every people group in some way or another. In today's show, we'll be talking all about our attitude towards those we consider rich. This episode will challenge y…
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It's easy to think that the more we spend on our kid's education, the better the education they will have, but this simply isn't true! There are so many ways to save on homeschooling. And in today's show, I go in-depth on how you can make this year an amazing educational year without a high price tag! If you aren't homeschooling your kid, a lot of …
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We are living in a time right now that is really scary. There is so much division in the world and hope seems to be dwindling. It's easy to get swept away in worry and fear, but today's episode is all about hope. We all need a big dose of encouragement during this time! Be sure you are subscribed and leave a review to this podcast, so you won’t mis…
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5 Tips to be More Intentional this School Year
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26:55It's back to school time!! Our routines change and we get a fresh start midway through the year. Today's episode is all about optimizing this school year in our educational choices, what we say yes and no to and so much more. Tune in to be more intentional this school year from the start. And even if you don't have kids that are school-aged, this w…
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Are you feeling burnt out? Does your schedule feel chaotic? Is it hard finding time to connect with your family and to God? The remedy to all these questions and more is to rest regularly. Today's show is all about how to keep the Sabbath holy on a weekly basis. Last week show was all about the importance of the Sabbath, and this week is all about …
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Keeping the Sabbath day holy is one of the 10 commandments that most Christians don't really talk about. What is the Sabbath, and what does keeping it holy look like? Does going to church on Sunday count? Let me just say, I've been on a two-year journey to find these answers, and I've been very convicted. In today's episode, I go in depth talking a…
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Today's message really is the message I need to hear. If you are feeling burdened and overwhelmed with everything that is going on in your life, you need to tune in. Today's message is all about giving yourself some grace and paying attention to your expectations. Be sure you are subscribed and leave a review to this podcast, so you won’t miss an e…
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Being busy isn’t very fun. It’s easy to not make having fun a priority in our marriages and our family. But what if we made it a goal to have fun year-round? What if we didn’t feel like we needed a vacation, but we just wanted one? Be sure you are subscribed and leave a review to this podcast, so you won’t miss an episode! Links from today’s episod…
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We just celebrated two whole years of having no debt including a mortgage payment! It's been amazing not having any debt and that alone has made our lives less stressful. In today's episode, I share what it's been like this year for us financially and what I've learned this past year when it comes to money. Tune in to here what life looks like afte…
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Boundaries are so important, and we need them in every area of our lives. I’ve noticed in my own life that I have really strong boundaries in some areas and awful boundaries in others and that’s something I’ve been actively working on. What are boundaries? What boundaries do you need to set? And how do you set up boundaries in the first place? In t…
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We all know we are unique and one of a kind and that sounds great until we are met with opposition. We are living in a time when there is more division in the world than maybe ever before. Everyone has a side and they are sticking to it. But what about in our families? Each member of our family is unique and has different qualities. How do we suppo…
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One of the best pieces of advice we have ever been given was to interview people you look up to. So, before we got married, we interviewed several couples who had marriages we looked up to. This process was so life-giving for us and the people we talked to. And you don't just have to interview people before you get married, you can do this for any …
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It's easy to lose sight of what drew you to your spouse and why you got together in the first place. In today's episode, I share some ways to help you when you are frustrated with your spouse and feel like you just aren't connecting like you used to. Plus, you'll even get a little bit of homework that will help you reframe how you see your spouse b…
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Simple Minimalist Camping for the Whole Family
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38:26One of the most cost-effective vacations out there is camping. But oftentimes we overbuy because we want to be extra prepared, and we don't really know what we actually need. Camping with kids can add a whole new dose of overwhelm into the mix, but it doesn't have to be this way. This episode is loaded with tips to help you spend less on camping an…
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Divorce is costly. In today's episode, we talk about the financial implications of divorce and some tips to have a vibrant and healthy marriage. Marriage is a gift from God that we need to constantly be working on. There are so many benefits for being married including financial. Tune into today's episode, it'll give you tangible steps to help your…
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Do you want to read devotions to your kids, but don't know what to choose and how to make it routine? In today's episode, I talk all about our family favorite devotions and the ideal ages for the books. Plus, I share the methods we use for making devotion part of our daily life. Tune into today's episode to help you find a devotion you'd like to sh…
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Have you ever read a book to your kids and really felt like the book was for you? When I read the book, "You Are Special" by Max Lucado I was hit with the significance of the simple story. "You Are Special" is full of truth about our identity and how to discover who we really are. Today's show is a real treat. Get ready to get read to and hear some…
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What it was Like Eating Out as Much as we Liked
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19:57Typically, we don't eat out much. Eating out adds up quickly. It's more of a luxury than a common occurrence, that is until our house was flooded. We went four months without a kitchen sink and six months without a functioning kitchen. Because of the circumstances, we had to eat out often. In today's episode, I share the lessons I learned from eati…
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How to Change Directions in Your Motherhood
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35:51It's easy to feel stuck in our motherhood. Changing directions can be scary and unknown, and that is why I want to walk you through how to identify what needs to change in your life and the steps needed to make the changes. In today's episode, I share personal examples of how my motherhood is so different than I ever anticipated. I hope you leave t…
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If you are a parent, I guarantee that you can find a handful of things that annoy you. It could be the constant messes, shoes lying around, legos left on the floor. Let me just say, we've been implementing weekly challenges as a family and it has been a complete game-changer. Plus, it has united us as a family like never before. So, if you'd like a…
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In today's show, Amberlee shares lessons on debt from the book The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White. This episode will give you plenty of truth bombs and some ambition to pay off debt! Resources: Want to know how Amberlee and her family got out of debt at age 31? Go to richlivingonless.com/31. Check out Amberlee’s FREE Money-Saving Download to sav…
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In today's episode Amberlee reflects on the ending of the TV show The Office. Andy Bernard (from The Office) talks about the good ole days at the end of the season. In this podcast, Amberlee shares from her own life and from a perspective of motherhood. Get ready to start enjoying your life right now. You don't have to wait until someday! Resources…
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In today's show, Amberlee shares what God has been highlighting to her lately through her Bible reading time. This episode is short and will challenge you to walk into your full inheritance has for you. Resources: Are you ready to save over $17,000 annually? Find out how inside of the Simplified Savings Guide at AmberleeRich.com/savings and use the…
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MIS-C: Lessons I learned from my daughter's diagnosis
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17:57In today's show, Amberlee talks about her daughter's MIS-C diagnosis. MIS-C is a rare disease that children can get after having COVID-19. In this episode, she walks you through what MIS-C is and what symptoms to look for with your own children. Tune in to listen to what MIS-C is really like and please share this episode to bring more awareness to …
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