Father On Purpose Podcast Ep. 172: Making Your Money Count With Matt Bell
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Oct 11, 2024 Matt Bell, a personal finance writer and speaker, discusses the critical importance of teaching children about money management through a biblical lens. He emphasizes the role of parents sharing their financial journeys to foster open conversations about stewardship. The conversation touches on instilling values of hard work and generosity in kids, the impact of financial education on family relationships, and practical methods for teaching budgeting. Bell encourages fathers to prioritize financial literacy to build a lasting legacy for their families.
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Start Money Teaching Early
- Teach kids biblical stewardship early to prevent costly money mistakes later in life.
- Cultural messages about money are pervasive, so parents should be the primary money teachers.
Prodigal Son Reenactment
- Matt Bell's own financial mistakes paralleled the prodigal son parable, using an inheritance unwisely.
- This experience inspired his passion to teach his kids better money habits.
Be Honest About Money Mistakes
- Be authentic with your kids about financial struggles and teach lessons learned the hard way.
- Share your journey openly so kids can learn without repeating all your mistakes.
