In this episode, hosts John Cleaver and Wendy Lee tackle the chaos of today’s world—from inflation and tariffs to tech overreach and political noise—and break down how faith-filled families can protect their finances without falling into fear. With a mix of practical wisdom and biblical perspective, they challenge you to focus on what you can control and stay grounded in eternal truth. If you've felt overwhelmed by the news or unsure how to plan for your financial future in uncertain times, this episode will steady your heart and sharpen your strategy.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why inflation, interest rates, and consumer debt should influence your financial decisions now
  

• Practical steps to protect your wealth and mindset in a turbulent economy
  

• How to filter media and stay grounded in faith (without sticking your head in the sand)
  

• The impact of tech and targeted ads on your family—and what to do about it
  

• How to create a spending plan and do a quick internal audit of your finances
  

• The biblical reminder that we already know how the story ends—and how that changes everything
  

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – New day, new episode: Why Wednesdays?
  

• 2:50 – Global chaos and political shifts: What’s really going on?
  

• 9:15 – Faith vs. fear: Why our response matters
  

• 13:20 – Inflation and interest rates: What you need to know
  

• 20:40 – Debt, spending audits, and financial recalibration
  

• 27:00 – The impact of tech and digital marketing on families
  

• 33:30 – Media boundaries, neighborly love, and kingdom mindset
  

• 42:00 – Final takeaways: Control what you can, surrender the rest
  

Notable Quotes:

“We can only control the controllables—and turn the rest over to God.” “Inflation eats your cash flow. Don’t ignore it. Plan for it.” “Just because it’s free doesn’t mean you’re not the product.”

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