In the first episode of this season of Faith and Finance Top 10s, Simon selects his Top 10 Bible Passages about Money and Possessions. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex start off the episode by explaining that this new season will comprise ten ‘Top Ten’ lists on a faith and finance theme, start…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex discuss FAQs relating to the faith and finance choices that we make as individuals. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: The first question from a listener about individual faith and finance choices is from Charlie, who asks about giving principles: how much should we give, and to whom …

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex discuss FAQs about using our money in an ethical and responsible manner that benefits society. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Bex explains that the Season 7 bonus episodes will feature faith and finance FAQs. The first episode focuses on using our money in an ethical and responsib…

In the final episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Scams. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex introduces the topic of Scams [00:33] before asking Simon whether he thinks that the number and type of scams are increasing. [03:07] In respon…

In the penultimate episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Taxes. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon what tax is and how it works. [01:32] In response to further questions from Bex, Simon explains the nature and…

In the sixth episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Financial Planning. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon about the nature of financial planning, whether anyone can do it, [01:43] and how best to go about it. …

In the fifth episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Buying a House. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon for his thoughts on how we know whether or not it is appropriate and prudent for us to decide to buy a hous…

In the fourth episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Investing. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon to explain what investing is [01:13] before going on to enquire about how Christians should approach that topic…

In the third episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topics of Borrowing and Debt. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by asking Simon to explain what debt is [01:39] before going on to enquire about the possible impact of taking out a l…

In the second episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topics of Credit Scores and Credit Cards. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by explaining what a credit score is [02:04] before going on to deal with related questions about the n…

In the first episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topics of Inflation, Cost of Living & Recession. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon introduce this new season of the podcast by explaining that it is based on which questions about fin…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk faith and finance with Chuck Freeland, Lead Pastor of a multi-site church in Aberdeen / Aberdeenshire. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Chuck introduces himself, explaining how he became a Christian and the steps that led him and his wife, Taryn, to become lead pastors of a mul…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk faith and finance with Mark Whittington, Senior Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at Aberdeen University. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: *Mark introduces himself, explaining how he became a Christian and the steps that led him to follow a university career as an Accounting Aca…

In the concluding episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points made in the final books of the Bible about wealth, possessions and our attitudes towards them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off by noting the prominence given to Moses in the Letter to…

In the penultimate episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points made in the Letters of Paul about wealth, possessions and our attitudes towards them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains that the focus of this episode will be on the money-related them…

In the sixth episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points made in the Book of Acts about wealth, possessions and our attitudes towards them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon introduce this episode, which explores what we can learn from the way that…

In the fifth episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points made by Jesus about wealth, possessions and our attitudes towards them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: When introducing the episode, Simon and Bex note that Jesus spoke extensively about attitudes towar…

In the fourth episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points about attitudes to wealth and possessions that are highlighted by the Old Testament Prophets. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts off the episode by remarking that, through verses such as Haggai …

In the third episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points about wealth and possessions that are highlighted by the Old Testament Poets. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce the episode, with Bex commenting that The Bible Project has helpful r…

In the second episode of the ‘Money According to the Bible’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points about wealth and possessions that are highlighted in the Old Testament Books of History. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon identifies the Old Testament Books of History and then previews some of the…

In the first episode of this season on ‘Money According to the Bible’, Simon and Bex identify key themes that are introduced in the Old Testament Books of the Law. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains that this new season of the podcast will explore what the Bible says about money by tracing key …

In this second vox pop bonus episode on the theme of ‘Giving’, guest contributors talk about the practicalities of giving and the impact that generosity has had on their own lives and on the lives of others. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the episode, with Bex then explaining that the first question …

In this first vox pop bonus episode on the theme of ‘Giving’, guest contributors talk about why we might want to be generous and they also discuss the principles (including a number mentioned in the Bible) that have affected their attitudes towards this topic. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the episo…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk with Olivia Barker White about her involvement and role in the inspirational story of Kids Club Kampala, a charity supporting vulnerable children in underprivileged communities in Uganda. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Olivia introduces herself [02:03] and describes how, from…

Drawing on a number of examples from history, Simon and Bex discuss the amazing impact that generous giving can have on individuals, communities and society as a whole. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon starts off by describing the very significant, but not widely known, role of Humphrey Monmouth (a we…

Simon and Bex discuss the different attitudes that we can have to giving and how that can influence when we give. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains that, originally, the focus of this episode was to have been on the question of ‘When to give?’ but, ultimately, it went on to explore wider issue…

Simon and Bex discuss various practical and strategic points relating to giving as they discuss the question, ‘How much should we give?’ Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex begins the episode by mentioning biblical principles relating to giving that have been covered in discussions to date. Simon explains …

Simon and Bex discuss the factors that come into play when we are going through the process of deciding to whom we wish to give. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex start their conversation about to whom to give by discussing which comes first: the decision to give or identifying who we are going…

Simon and Bex delve further into the practicalities of Giving, focusing on three further ways in which charitable giving can be made more tax efficient. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: After a quick recap on Gift Aid [00:50], Simon introduces the three main topics that will be covered in this episode: Give…

Simon and Bex delve into the practicalities of Giving, concentrating on Gift Aid in this episode. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex starts the episode with a quotation emphasising that Giving is essentially a matter of the heart [00:52], and Simon lists 17 approaches to Giving which the Bible encourages …

In the second episode of this season on Giving, Simon and Bex discuss what we can give, noting that money is an obvious choice but is by no means the only option. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex start by talking about matters relating to giving money. [01:12] When turning to what we can give …

In the first episode of this season on Giving, Simon and Bex discuss some basic principles of the topic in response to the question, ‘Why Give?’ Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce the topic of Giving by considering some recent statistics about the extent to which people in the UK give …

In this bonus episode, Simon talks listeners through the HMRC tax return, highlighting some key points that they may find useful. Various items covered in this episode that may be of particular interest include the following: Simon starts off by outlining the purpose and nature of the HMRC tax return, as well as explaining who needs to complete it …

In this bonus episode, Bex interviews Simon about his own faith and finance journey, including the values and principles that have underpinned the creation and development of his business, Stewardship Wealth. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Simon describes an incident that triggered his appreciation of the power of ge…

Simon and Bex identify five common stumbling blocks to having great conversations about money and discuss ways of overcoming them. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Stumbling block number one to having good conversations about money is failing to actually start the process! [01:48] The second barrier is that…

Simon and Bex discuss how an awareness of the future can have a positive influence on our conversations about money. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon and Bex introduce the episode by talking about the individual goals that they feel that God has placed on their hearts and how important these are to th…

Simon and Bex discuss the importance of establishing – in the here and now – thoughtful, discerning and healthy priorities that will have a positive impact on our attitudes towards, and our use of, money in the future. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the key elements of this week’s discuss…

Simon and Bex discuss the very significant influence that past conversations and experiences involving money can have upon us. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains that the next three episodes will focus on how factors connected with the past, the present and the future can affect our attitudes t…

Simon and Bex discuss the many types of conversations that we can have about money and how we can get the most out of each of these. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon introduces the episode by explaining that the focus is going to be on the range of people with whom we can have money conversations and …

Simon and Bex identify and discuss various factors that can help us to have good conversations about money. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Simon identifies four factors that can contribute significantly to the success of conversations about money: identifying purpose; recognising approaches that can be co…

In the second episode of our ‘Money Conversations’ season, Simon and Bex explore the importance of acknowledging that, from an early age, we are prone to having internal conversations about money that can then go on to influence our views on a whole range of topics. Identifying this tendency, and specific factors that have affected our attitudes, c…

In the first episode of our ‘Money Conversations’ season, Simon and Bex discuss some basic principles for having helpful, healthy, Spirit-led conversations about financial matters throughout our lives. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Money is intrinsic to our lives – we deal with it all the time and in lot…

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk with Fiona Clarke, an Aberdeen Solicitor who specialises in Private Client work, an area of the Law which includes Estate Planning, Wills and Powers of Attorney. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Fiona introduces herself [01:13] and describes how she became a Christian. [02:01] …

In this bonus episode, Simon and Bex talk with Don Thomas of Inverclyde Vineyard Church about his experience of becoming a church planter, which Don describes as having ‘a dream in your heart that you’ve heard God whisper to you’. Don describes the financial and faith challenges that he and his wife, Abi, encountered along the way. Some key points …

In the final episode of our ‘Practical Financial Planning’ season, Simon puts forward some key points to note regarding the arrangements that we can make in connection with the belongings and assets that we leave behind when we die. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon invite listeners to contribu…

In the final episode of the ‘Key Life Stages’ season, Simon and Bex discuss key financial elements involved in making thoughtful, appropriate and helpful end of life arrangements. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Simon explains why end of life planning is important. [00:25] Simon highlights that a key factor affecting …

In Episode 7 of our ‘Practical Financial Planning’ season, Simon explains the relevance of a decumulation strategy to managing finances in retirement. Typically, money needs to be taken from various sources during this phase of life in order to fund expenditure, but the choices to be made regarding the timing and order of such withdrawals can make …

In Episode 7 of the ‘Key Life Stages’ season, Simon and Bex explain that the nature of retirement can vary from person to person and they discuss how to thrive in retirement. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Simon identifies four factors that can come into play when considering what ‘retirement’ means for each individu…

In Episode 6 of our ‘Practical Financial Planning’ season, Simon explains how cash flow planning can help to create a useful 'budget for life'. Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following: Bex and Simon set the scene by quoting the following biblical references: Luke 14.28-30 & 12.31-41; Proverbs 31.16-21 & 21.5. These…

In Episode 6 of the ‘Key Life Stages’ season, Simon and Bex discuss various points to consider in connection with getting ready for retirement. Some key points covered in this episode include the following: Simon provides a brief overview of planning for retirement and explains why it is important to prepare well for that stage of life. [04:06] The…