Money is a powerful influence in our lives, but as Christians, we must view it through the lens of God’s Word. The Bible offers timeless wisdom on money’s nature, purpose, and role in a believer’s life. Is money good, evil, or neutral? How should Christians earn, spend, and give? In this 12-lesson series, Proof of Work: A Biblical Survey of Money, we will explore Biblical truths to build a Christian worldview on money. Starting with key Scriptures, we’ll address misconceptions and examine to ...
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Scriptural Money Wisdom Podcasts
Welcome to FaithfulFin Talk, the heart-centered podcast where faith and finance coverage for a purpose-driven life. I'm Juantrell Lovette, your host and fellow believer in the transformative power of aligning your spiritual value with our financial decisions. At FaithfulFin Talk, we embark on a unique journey, delving into the timeless wisdom of the Bible and extracting practical insights to navigate the complex world of personal finance. Through engaging conversation, thought-provoking inte ...
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In the Beginning — A Beautiful Becoming Ep57| FaithfulFin Talk
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14:56Send us a text This episode is for the ones starting over... again. We’re going back to Genesis 1, to the moment when God created the heavens and the earth — not from perfection, but from chaos. From darkness. From a place that looked like nothing was moving. And maybe you’re there, too. In Episode 57, Juantrell Lovette opens up about what it feels…
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A Mothers Lost Hope-Hope, Healing & Still Fighting Pt 2 Ep 56 | FaithfulFin Talk
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30:19Send us a text In part two of my conversation with my mother, we talk about the hard days—the hopeless days. This episode is an honest, spiritual, and emotional deep dive into relapse, regret, and the long walk toward forgiveness. It’s not wrapped in a bow. It’s real, and it’s for anyone still fighting for the ones they love. 🔥 Key Highlights: When…
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Money to the Glory of God (Selected Scriptures)
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48:05Simon Pranaitis explores the use of money for the glory of God in his conclusion to the fourteen-week "Proof of Work" series. In this final lesson, we explore how money is God’s good gift, designed to help us fulfill His purposes in our work and community. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals that money is neither evil nor ultimate, but a …
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Simon Pranaitis calls believers to be faithful stewards as he explores money's role throughout Revelation's prophetic timeline. Revelation teaches that money cannot protect anyone from God's judgment, yet it can be redeemed for His glory in the eternal kingdom. During tribulation, the wealthy find no refuge from divine wrath, while believers face e…
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A Mothers Truth Grace, Struggle, and Still Standing Pt 1 | FaithfulFin Talk
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1:01:15Send us a text In this raw and unfiltered episode, I sit down with my mother—who is still battling a long-term addiction. This isn’t just another podcast—it’s our real life. Together, we confront the realities of addiction, healing, and legacy from both sides: the addicted and the affected. 🔥 In this episode: The pain of watching your parent fall W…
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A Transformed Ethic of Money, Part 2 (Selected Scriptures)
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53:33Simon Pranaitis explores how believers demonstrate a transformed money ethic through four essential practices. First, Christians live hospitably to strangers, opening homes and resources for gospel work as commanded in Romans 12. Additionally, believers contribute cheerfully to those in need outside their local body, following the example of the Ma…
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A Transformed Ethic of Money, Part 1 (Selected Scriptures)
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50:29A transformed money ethic reveals how God fundamentally changes believers' approach to finances through New Testament teaching. This transformed money ethic teaches Christians to work diligently rather than live undisciplined lives, expecting others to provide for them. Moreover, believers develop a transformed money ethic that cultivates contentme…
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Simon Pranaitis examines Jesus' teachings on money through Luke 12:34, exploring how to treasure your heart properly. Furthermore, the message reveals Jesus used money wisely while correcting those who misplaced their treasure, their heart priorities. Additionally, Christ's teachings demonstrate that biblical stewardship requires balancing earthly …
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Divine Power, Real Promises | FaithfulFin Talk Ep 54
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22:15Send us a text In this episode of FaithfulFin Talk, Juantrell takes us through the wisdom of 2 Peter Chapter 1 — reminding us that God’s divine power is already at work in us, building strength and legacy behind the scenes. ✨ This episode is for the ones who are trusting God in quiet seasons. Topics Covered: How to recognize when you're forcing lif…
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Government, Taxes, and Money (Selected Scriptures)
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51:13This message unpacks a biblical view of taxation by examining key Scriptures on government authority and money. Using passages from Matthew, Romans, and 1 Peter, Simon Pranaitis examines how Christians should respond to unjust taxes while maintaining submission for the sake of conscience. The biblical view of taxation reveals God’s design for limit…
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FaithfulFin Talk | Ep 53 Refined by Fire – The Faith That Lasts
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23:00Send us a text This episode is for the one who’s been under pressure — spiritually, emotionally, or financially. In Episode 53 of FaithfulFin Talk, Juantrell Lovette opens her heart and her Bible to explore how God uses trials as tools for transformation. Pulling from 1 Peter 1 and her own faith journey, she explains how tested faith becomes lastin…
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FaithfulFin Talk Episode 52 – Made Alive: Grace Over Ground Zero
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33:52Send us a text Are you ready for a true comeback story? In Episode 52 of FaithfulFin Talk, host Juantrell Lovette shares how grace can revive your spirit, your purpose, and your legacy—even when you’re starting from ground zero. This episode dives deep into Ephesians 2, exploring what it means to be “made alive”—not just spiritually, but emotionall…
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FaithfulFin Talk | Ep 51: Unlawful Salvation – Grace Over Guilt (Galatians 3)
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18:16Send us a text After a powerful return in Episode 50, Juantrell Lovette dives deep into Galatians Chapter 3—exploring why salvation can’t be earned by following rules, and why God’s grace is greater than guilt or legalism. Juantrell shares her own real-life struggles with self-worth, religion, and the pressure to “measure up,” revealing how faith—n…
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When Injustice Reigns – Living in a Broken Money System (Selected Scriptures)
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49:18Simon Pranaitis examines how a broken money system reflects the spiritual and moral decline of a society, using Israel’s history as a case study. From Solomon’s prosperity to captivity under foreign powers, Pranaitis outlines three lessons for living faithfully in unjust times. This timely message equips believers to honor God’s principles even in …
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Maintaining a Wise Money Balance (Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes)
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50:23In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis guides believers through Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes to emphasize the importance of a wise approach to money. He calls Christians to delight in God’s provision, avoid idolizing wealth, and commit to God’s financial principles. By exploring Scripture, Pranaitis equips listeners with the wisdom to navigate mater…
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FaithfulFin Talk – Episode 50: The Return | Romans 5 & Real Faith
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28:54Send us a text After a two-year hiatus, Juantrell Lovette returns to FaithfulFin Talk with renewed purpose, sharing her journey through suffering, perseverance, and real faith inspired by Romans 5. This episode explores how life's trials became a path to growth, character, and hope. Juantrell opens up about the painful realities behind her transfor…
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A Monetary Masterclass (Exodus-Deuteronomy)
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52:50Simon Pranaitis explores the biblical view of money as seen in the Mosaic law, revealing how God’s statutes reflect His character and values. This sermon demonstrates that the biblical view of money shows it as a means, not an end, used to glorify God, bless others, and maintain justice in the community. Pranaitis extracts lasting principles from I…
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Free to Save and Trade (Selected Scriptures)
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50:44In this rich exploration of various Scriptures, Simon Pranaitis explains the biblical view of trade and its connection to God’s design for work, property, and stewardship. He shows how trade naturally flows from skilled labor and how money functions as a tool for storing and exchanging value. By highlighting God’s intention for economic activity, t…
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Secondary Sovereignty (Selected Scriptures)
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47:53In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis unpacks the biblical foundation of secondary sovereignty, showing how God delegates property stewardship to individuals while retaining ultimate ownership. Using selected Scriptures, he establishes that secondary sovereignty is a God-ordained principle granting humans authority over possessions for their benefit and …
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In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis examines the implications of the Fall as described in Genesis 3, emphasizing how sin has distorted God's original design for work, money, and relationships. The implications of the Fall include death, idolatry, deceit, labor's curse, and broken relationships. Pranaitis points to Christ as the Redeemer who restores wh…
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God’s Good Gifts of Work and Money (Genesis 1-2)
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48:52In this sermon, Simon Pranaitis lays the groundwork for a biblical view of work, showing that labor is not a curse but a good gift from God. Drawing from Genesis 1 and 2, he explains how work and money are part of God’s original design and highlights their redemptive purpose. The biblical view of work helps believers reframe their understanding of …
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What Does the Bible Say About Money? (Selected Scriptures)
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48:17In this insightful lesson, Simon Pranaitis launches a new series examining the biblical view of money. Exploring selected scriptures, he challenges believers to align their understanding of finances with God's Word. Emphasizing that money influences every aspect of life, Pranaitis encourages listeners to reshape their worldview through a biblical l…
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Acts 8 Class 49: Cracking the Code of Early Christian Expansion/ Conversions spread outside the Jewish community
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20:34Send us a text Prepare to step back in time as we navigate the early days of the Christian church during intense persecution. We're taking you through a riveting journey of faith, unfolding the narrative of Acts chapter 8, featuring Philip's missionary journey to Samaria and his encounter with an Ethiopian official that shattered racial barriers. W…
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John 10 Class 48:The Journey to Understanding the Good Shepherd: Growing Closer to Jesus and God
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27:19Send us a text Are you ready to uncover the meaning behind the Good Shepherd and His sheep? Join us in this enriching episode as we explore John, Chapter 10, and learn how our relationship with Jesus and God is vital for everyday life. Discover how scripture helps us understand the messages God is trying to convey and how the spiritual world and Go…
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John 3 Class 47: Unraveling the Mysteries of Being Born Again: A Journey through
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24:16Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be born again and how it can transform your relationship with God? Join me, your cousin in Christ, as we embark on a journey to uncover the profound insights hidden within the story of Nicodemus. We'll dive into John, chapter 3, to explore Jesus' teachings on being born again spiritually …
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Luke 15/Class 46 Three stories about Gods' Love
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26:31Send us a text The three stories in chapter 15 stir feelings for the lost and the loser. In a few brief sentences, Jesus' parables tug at feelings of loss and remorse that lie buried beneath the surface in all of us. Question? When did you lose something important and then find it again? I'm so glad you're here. It's a pleasure to study with you. S…
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Isaiah 53/Class 45 The role of the suffering servant
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25:05Send us a text The only description of Jesus in the Bible was not a beautiful one but a servant who suffered for the transgressors of our world, people like you and me. A role fit for a true King, the one who poured out his life to death, for he bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors Question: Who needs to hear about Jesus…
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Send us a text The author of Isaiah explains how God will redeem Jerusalem by introducing the mysterious figure of the suffering servant whose appearance is disfigured beyond that of any human being (52:14). Who is this suffering servant? And how will such a weakened person achieve a great victory, even bringing light to all nations? Jewish scholar…
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Genesis 3/Class 43 The first sin creates a need
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37:12Send us a text You can have the world at your fingertips and the universe as your world to explore, but would that be enough to satisfy the human cravings of wanting more? The one tree in the Garden of Eden was forbidden to touch, but a deceitful messenger caused havoc in paradise, which caused Adam and Eve to lose the place they once called home. …
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Amos 4/Class 42 A prophets' stern warning
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19:50Send us a text As Amos, a street-corner prophet, warns, God's people cannot forever push God into a small corner of their lives to be brought out like a magic charm whenever they need him. What parallels do you see between Amos's time and our own? I'm so glad you're here. It's a pleasure to study with you. Subscribe To the newsletter!! www.blessed2…
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Send us a text When the hating doesn't work, stay true to your faith and watch your God work on your behalf. Not even death should scare you away from prayer and worship. Has God ever rescued you or made sure you were untouched by harm? I'm so glad you're here. It's a pleasure to study with you. Subscribe To the newsletter!! www.blessed2bs.com Inst…
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Isaiah 40/Class 40 Words of comfort from God
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23:55Send us a text Not feeling worthy of God's comfort when he's already wrapped his around you makes you think, whos the crazy one for not knowing it's available to you at all times? Verse 31: Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. Do you believe this scripture? I'm so glad you're here. It's a pleasure to study with you. Subscribe To th…
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