

MONEY DIARIES: Is It a Choice Between Religion & Your Financial Future?
Feb 11, 2024
The podcast discusses the influence of religious beliefs on one's attitude towards money and the challenges of adapting to different cultural attitudes. It touches on topics such as hiding relationships from conservative families, experiences with cult-like organizations, and the power of education in making positive financial changes.
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Hidden Struggles
- The Money Diarist's parents never discussed money, taking full responsibility for the family's needs.
- Growing up, they never witnessed their parents struggle financially, attributing it to their religious beliefs.
Religion and Money
- The diarist's peculiar relationship with money stems from her religious upbringing, where money discussions were taboo.
- She struggles to reconcile her beliefs with Australia's consumerist culture, despite earning a living wage.
Strict Upbringing
- Raised in a strict Baptist household, the diarist wasn't allowed to wear nail polish or go to cinemas.
- Tithing 10% of even her allowance, she felt guilty if she didn't comply, reinforcing the importance of giving.