Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Whole Heart Finances (with Shane Enete)

Sep 3, 2024

Shane Enete, an Associate Professor of Finance at the Crowell School of Business, dives deep into blending faith with finances. He discusses the spiritual importance of budgeting and treating spending as a discipline. The conversation explores how upbringing shapes money habits, and the need for couples to align financial values. Enete emphasizes the balance between generous giving and wise saving, advocating for a holistic approach to wealth management. His insights from his book, 'Whole Heart Finances,' serve as a guide to navigating financial decisions through a faith-based lens.

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Shane Enete

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Quick takeaways

Submitting finances to Christ involves intentionality and viewing money as a reflection of one's faith and relationship with God.

Recognizing how upbringing shapes financial behaviors promotes healthier financial relationships and encourages deeper conversations in partnerships.

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The Integration of Faith and Finance

Submitting finances to the Lordship of Christ involves viewing money not just as a practical matter but as a spiritual one. Many people compartmentalize their financial decisions as separate from their faith, leading to confusion and stress around money management. The concept encourages individuals to see their financial activities as a reflection of their relationship with God, where budgeting and spending are approached with intention and prayer. By bridging the gap between spiritual beliefs and financial practices, this mindset aims to create a cohesive and holistic approach to one's personal finances.

Intro

4min

Faithful Finances: Integrating Belief with Wealth

21min

Understanding Money Personalities: Influences and Frameworks

5min

Balancing Financial Perspectives in Relationships and Planning

6min

The Importance of Financial Planning and Resources

2min

What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your money and treat tracking your spending as a spiritual discipline? How does your upbringing influence your attitudes toward money? We’ll answer these questions and more with our Crowell School of Business colleague, Shane Enete around his new book, Whole Heart Finances.

Dr. Shane Enete is Associate Professor of Finance at the Crowell School of Business, Biola University. His research interests include how new developments in Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) alter investment practice, the theology of financial planning, and how to reconcile the natural tension of a Christ follower between sacrificial giving and shrewd saving. Enete currently holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations.

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