A brand-new year and the start of season two are here, and Pastor Jeff is inviting us to step into 2026 with fresh faith for everyday life. With Luke 9:23 as the anchor, he reminds us that following Jesus is a daily decision, not just a Sunday habit. This season kicks off by focusing on practical areas of health, starting with finances, one of the most common stress points in real life.

Jeff sits down with his longtime friend Thomas Hunter, a Rolling Hills Community Church leader and financial advisor, to talk about why Jesus spoke so often about money: it competes for our hearts. Thomas reframes finances through a biblical lens everything we have is entrusted to us, not owned by us. From there, he lays out steady principles: live within your means, be wise with debt, create a plan, and practice contentment and generosity.

They also talk about everyday habits that shape long-term outcomes: give first, save next, then spend what remains. Thomas shares a “pyramid” approach to financial wellness: build a foundation with emergency savings, insurance, and a will, then pursue goals with freedom. The conversation ends with Romans 8 and a reminder that our greatest inheritance is already secure in Christ, so we can steward what we have with peace and purpose. Because when we live surrendered, every day really does matter.

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Resources from the episode:
Financial Planning Pyramid from Williams Hunter Wealth Group
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Pastor Jeff closes out season one by reminding us why Every Day Matters exists. Following Jesus isn’t a once-a-week practice. It’s a daily invitation. He celebrates the way God has been moving through the podcast, through Rolling Hills, and through everyday people choosing small steps of faith that ripple into eternity. The heartbeat remains simple and steady. Every day holds opportunities to bless, encourage, share Jesus, and watch God work.

Jeff also speaks honestly about the mix of joy and grief that shaped 2025, including the loss of his mom and a close friend. He names what many of us feel. Life can be beautiful and heavy in the same season. Yet even in the hardest moments, God is present, shaping us through everyday decisions that draw us closer to Him and reminding us that our lives still carry purpose.

Rooted in 2 Timothy 4, Jeff points listeners toward a life that finishes well — staying grounded in truth, enduring hardship, living with courage, and pouring ourselves out for others. He invites us to be intentional. Tell people you love them. Write the letter. Start each day with God. Keep the faith. Because when we live surrendered, every day really does matter.

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Resources from the episode:
Parenting Today Sermon Series
Choose Joy Sermon Series
The Life of Paul Masterclass Sermon Series
Rolling Hills Bible Reading Plans
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In this episode of Every Day Matters, Pastor Jeff talks with Mike Minter, a longtime pastor and faithful friend, about what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life. Mike shares how his faith became personal while reading the Gospel of John during a trip through Europe, realizing salvation is not earned through religious effort but received by trusting Christ. He also reflects on the powerful moment his father came to true faith at 88, finally understanding that righteousness comes only through Jesus.

Jeff and Mike lean into the topic of wisdom, why it matters, and why our world is hungry for it. Mike explains that while knowledge is everywhere, wisdom comes from rightly applying truth and living with a reverent fear of the Lord. He encourages listeners to stay rooted in Scripture, develop an eternal perspective, and disciple their families through ordinary, everyday moments.

Mike offers a clear reminder that time is precious and each day matters more than the last. Instead of drifting or waiting for the future, he challenges believers to step into their calling, invest in what lasts, and live with purpose and joy. Because when we live surrendered, every day really does matter.

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Resources from the episode:
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Mike Minter's books, Saving Christmas and My Thoughts Distilled
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