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The Military Wallet Podcast with Ryan Guina
Military & Veterans Benefits, Military Retirement, VA Disability Benefits,
The Military Wallet podcast is a weekly podcast that was created to bring the latest news and information in military and veterans benefits. This is the place to come for up to date information on current benefits programs for active duty members, retirees, members of the Guard and Reserves, veterans, and their family members. We cover topics such as military pay & benefits, military retirement pensions, VA disability claims, VA Loans, GI Bill, Thrift Savings Plan, and much more.
In this Podcast series, Aaron J. Armstrong interviews expert business leaders, military leaders, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and world class performers to motivate listeners to #besomebody by learning insights on business, leadership, and life.
Doc Reo Radio is an online variety show that focuses on unity in community and growth mindset. Doc Reo talks with artists, entertainers, creators, scholars, small business owners, and entrepreneurs. Broadcasting from In The Hot Box of Los Angeles California. Originally the show was on Shoutcast and Winamp, but with the help of Sorin Todys, DJ Doc Reo was reborn in the metaverse of Secondlife. He also creates lessons about thought and belief, designs learning experiences, and shares tips abou ...
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HOME: Why Don't I Love Being A Dad? VIEWER MAIL
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Steven Manuel takes time to answer a listener’s email about why fathering feels more like drudgery and less like delight. There could be several factors at play including: Are you and your wife on the same page? Do you enjoy your children? (i.e., are you training and disciplining them?) Do you have a family vision? And do you see fathering as part …
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel throw open the door to their much-ballyhooed series The Critical Skills of Money. They start by covering Step One: ACQUISITION. How do you GET money? What are the key phases to doing so? And what are the best moves inside those phases? LISTEN TO FIND OUT! Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family le…
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about the financial and familial implications of WEDDINGS (Where should you save dough for a wedding? How much do you need to put aside monthly?), then we hear from Dora Manuel of Viva Bella Events on what weddings actually cost these days. Finally hear some fun ideas for celebrating weddings (and why), including…
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DOUGH: The Critical Skills of Finance- OVERVIEW
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It's a bursting episode! Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel present the "table of contents" for their upcoming series: The Critical Skills of Finance. If someone possess these seven key skills, they are living wisdom in the realm of money. We also hear a sneak preview of Steven's upcoming musical release and check in on LoDoFeb progress... Abraham's Wa…
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HOME: Soap and Military Vets and Small Business
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In a special episode recorded late last year, Steven Manuel sits down with Chris Thompson and Chris Lyons of KLENR products. Steven correctly predicts a major NCAA football upset, then learns a little about soap and why you should spend your soap dollars with Kingdom businesses that are good for your body and put good into the world. Steven also gi…
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Don't Fear Death (Redux) with Roger Manuel
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This week we (for the first time ever) are replaying an episode in celebration of the life of Roger Manuel, who finished the race well on January 31, 2023. His words are now even more impactful than when he originally spoke them, and we think that Roger provides an eternal perspective on living life as a servant of the King. If you'd like more Roge…
Mark Parrett and Jeff Davenport discuss their favorite reads of 2022. It's... a long list of books. They pretty much liked them all. See below...! Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Resources mentioned in thi…
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel tantalize and prep the people for the upcoming LoDoFeb money saving extravaganza, giving us 16 great tips for living in moderation through the month of February. Steven also gives us an Israel trip review and Mark updates us on the hamster he gave as a white elephant gift at Christmas. Abraham's Wallet exists to inspi…
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DOUGH: What About Gambling... REALLY?
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In this episode recorded in December 2022, Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the financial and moral implications of gambling. The obvious question is “can a Christian play poker?” but our hosts also look at other places we put our money which are effectively gambling. They also throw some shade at craps and roulette... Abraham's Wallet exists…
Steven Manuel trucks out to visit Jeremy Boswell, the God-fearing driver behind Emmett Ridge Farm. Jeremy shares some provocative thoughts about food and its source, and how regular folks can better steward land God provides. ...and he challenges us to go find a small farmer near us and BUY HIS FOOD! Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Bib…
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DOUGH: Fitness and Finances with Chris Cirullo
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Mark Parrett talks with Chris Cirullo of Mission Fit Dads about how to navigate the waters of personal fitness. Do you need a personal trainer? Do I have to have a plan? Should I be doing cardio? ...and all that sort of thing. Steven Manuel jumps in, uninvited, at the top to describe why physical capital even matters. Abraham's Wallet exists to ins…
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DOUGH: Year End Financial Checklist
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Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk through the 11 things you should be doing to end your financial (calendar) year right. #1 on the list is to plan your goals summit... but then #1 is overtaken by another #1! Don't miss the surprise ending! Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring an…
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HOME: Norman Rockwell, Nostalgia, and Road Tripping with Dad
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Steven Manuel and Jeff Davenport discuss Steven’s recent road trip with his father and the notable moments that gave him pause. Is nostalgia good? What should we be looking for...By Abrahams Wallet
Steven Manuel and Jeff Davenport talk about how to use credit cards for your business, and how to maximize offers and bonuses. Steven also shares some recent retail experiences and...By Abrahams Wallet
Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Steven Manuel and Jeff Davenport talk about running...By Abrahams Wallet
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HOME: Discipling Our Children Part 3
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Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett talk about practical tactical methods for training children in HOW TO OBEY, starting with children as young as 5 months old. They go over principles...By Abrahams Wallet
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HOME: Bearing With Each Other's Sins
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Steven Manuel continues his conversation with Jeff Davenport from the “Who Are Our People?” episode, considering how to give both truth and grace to those in our inner circle dealing...By Abrahams Wallet
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Episode 156 - Dr. Dale Feinauer, Organizational Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence
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Dale and A.J. hit the road to deliever a lecture to Pepsi leaders on the topics of organizational leadership, EQ, conflict management, and organizational development. This episode is the recording of the lecture and covers topics of the newest trends in leadership tied to lasting traditions that have stood the test of time. Dr. Dale Feinauer is the…
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Episode 155 - Mike Dempsey FMR CEO/President of Bank First
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Mike Dempsey joins us on the Local Legends podcast series, a subseries of Winners, Wallets & Worldviews and sponsored by the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce. Mike Shares his perspective as a lifelong banker on analyzing and viewing entrepreneurial endeavors. He also gives us insight into one his forming of Waterfest as Mike was one of the original foun…
Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel look at some of the financial headlines and give...By Abrahams Wallet
Table of Contents Hale Koa Hotel – An Affordable Resort in Paradise Hale Koa Eligibility How Much Does It Cost? Rooms Hale Koa Restaurants and Bars Activities Get Out and About Getting There Several years ago, my family and I had an amazing vacation on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. We stayed at the Hale Koa, an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) …
Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Let’s look at Mark’s house! Mark Parrett tours us through his Abrahamic tent, explaining...By Abrahams Wallet
Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Steven Manuel talks with Mark Parrett about discipling our children, specifically about how parents...By Abrahams Wallet
Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel introduce the topic of discipling children, beginning with the...By Abrahams Wallet
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2023 Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits and Rules – Deployed Contributions, Agency Match and More
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Table of Contents 2023 Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits Elective Deferral Limit: $22,500 Catch-up Contribution Limit: $7,500 Annual Addition Limit: $66,000 Explanation of Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits Current and Historic Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits Types of Thrift Savings Plan Contributions Regular Contributions (Elect…
Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss some recent financial headlines and train you in...By Abrahams Wallet
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HOME: Family Land, Hunting, and Fathers and Sons, with Johnny Phipps
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Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Steven Manuel talks to Great Texan Johnny Phipps about how his passion for serving...By Abrahams Wallet
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HOME: Fathers Over Pastors with Justin Wolfenberg
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HOME: Justin Wolfenberg's "Abrahamic Tent Tour"
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Using the Post-9/11 GI Bill – Tips to Make the Most of Your Benefits (Podcast 014)
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Many veterans who served after Sept.11, 2001, are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. In this podcast, we walk you through Post-9/11 qualification and explain what it covers, including how to determine the maximum tuition rates and your basic allowance for housing (BAH). We also discuss how to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill. All you need to do is qualif…
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HOME: Who Are Our People? with Jeff Davenport
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Jeff Davenport is an author, screenwriter, and speaking coach. https://www.jeffdav.com/ Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at www.abrahamswallet.com/donate Steven Manuel talks to...By Abrahams Wallet
Mark Parrett talks to Jeff Bethke about finding mentors and how Jeff has assembled a team of leaders in his life (4:30). Jeff is a prolific author, a spoken word star on YouTube, a content generator with Jeremy Pryor and Jon Tyson, and he and his wife are owners of Neuflora Wardrobe. Jeff describes how he first met Jeremy Pryor (24:00), how to hand…
Need to start a business or real estate holding but don’t know what it should be, exactly? Mark Parrett teaches Steven Manuel about Business Entities (4:30), from sole proprietorships (7:25) to partnerships (14:35) to LLCs (24:45) to corporations (33:15). Mark also answers the question, “Should I hold my rental property inside a business entity?” a…
THIS IS AN UNUSUAL EPISODE: Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel share their big Abe’s Wallet Announcement, and they’re so HYPED about it. Expect zero equipping in this all-about-us episode. Sorry. If you’re interested in our donation/thank you set up, go to 22:15 and to www.abrahamswallet.com/donate. Our official ask is at 37:25. Thank you in advance, r…
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HOME: Critical Steps to Abrahamic Greatness Part 2
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Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel continue their series on the Critical Path to Abrahamic Greatness, walking from being a young married couple without children to… the grave! To wit: Step 6 (12:15) have children 7 (23:00) Adjust family vision 8 (29:10) Faithfully build wealth 9 (38:00) Develop self control and responsibility in your children 10 (42:45…
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk through the implications of the proposed "student loan forgiveness" plan. Who benefits? Who pays? What does the Bible say? And what are the long term implications? And what can/should any of us do about any of this?By Abrahams Wallet
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HOME: Critical Steps to Abrahamic Greatness Part 1
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Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel describe the most important steps any man can take to become an Abrahamic, multi-generational family leader. (8:30) This first part includes the following steps: 1. A young man learns self control and takes responsibility (14:40) 2. By age 17, learn to take care of yourself (22:15) 3. Around age 20, start to train for…
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DOUGH: Building a Kingdom-Centric Biz with Ryan Emge
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Steven Manuel talks with Ryan Emge of Assured Construction and Freight Edge about his life as a business leader who seeks to honor God in all domains of his world. They talk about Ryan’s feeling that workaday life was “unspiritual” (7:30), his re-start of his business (10:00), defining cultural values (13:15), giving away his business (20:20), and …
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HOME: Starting a Family with Johnny Phipps
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This is our first conversation with Johnny Phipps, FORT WORTH MAN. He’s been a successful family builder whose children love God… and whose grandchildren live across the street! Steven learns about the biggest decision Johnny and his wife Julie made for building a successful family (7:00) (It cost him a million dollars but was “worth every penny” a…
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk (from painful personal experience) about how to take a loss and get back on your feet: 1. Do spiritual work first (10:00) 2. Work though the loss relationally (with the wife) (17:45) 3. Have or review a financial plan (25:20) 4. Share your loss with trusted friends (28:45) 5. Restore truth in your thinking (30:00…
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Episode 154 - Tyler Wright Million Under 30
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Tyler Wright is a 28 year old millionaire and built his wealth in sales and real estate investing. This episode gives young people a straightforward path to building a million dollar net worth in their twenties. Additionally, Tyler lays out a path that does not require luck, chance, or high amounts of personal risk. Tyler details his path to wealth…
Ever wonder what it is, exactly, that we're trying to do around here? Not us: we know PERZAC'LY what we're trying to do. Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about it in this episode: PART ONE: NEWS 2:00 Voyager stops trading on its crypto platform (Steven and Mark take a bath) 5:00 the 4th of July and AMERICA! 6:15 Texas Road Trip report 11:25 Reac…
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about the Biblical value of RESPONSIBILITY. PART ONE: Banter and Nonsense NBA opinions (1:30) Review of Steven’s live Family Vision Statement workshop (4:30) Reactions to Apple reviews (8:00) PART TWO: Responsibility (21:00) An analysis of Genesis 1 Fear as a protection from responsibility (43:30) A list of respo…
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Episode 153 - Noble Gibbens, EQ, Emotional Intelligence
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Noble is a West Point Graduate, Veteran, and host of the popular podcast EQ Gangster. Noble develops leaders by teaching them how to get their emotions working FOR them, rather than against them. Today's episode offers listeners practical tips to stopping letting your emotions control you & start using them to make you a more empathetic and effecti…
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Episode 152 - Tyson Koska, FinTech, Helicopter Pilot
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Tyson Koska is a veteran, helicopter pilot, and the founder and CEO of OnTrajectory.com – a unique long-term Financial Planning tool designed to be EASY enough for consumers, but POWERFUL enough for Pros. Tyson details his accounts of thriving in in financial market and relevant takeaways from his leadership experience in the military and as an ent…
Steven and Mark interview Ben Kirby of PreachersNSneakers (6:00). We talk about the uneasy relationship Christians have with luxury (13:30), the allure of fame for Christian leaders (25:00), what any church leader has to confront when their work is successful (43:00) and the temptation to stop actual service and pursue fame. Steven also shares his …
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BIZ: Blake Brewer and the Legacy Letter Challenge
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As part of our ongoing series profiling business owners, Steven talks with Blake Brewer, of the Legacy Letter Challenge. Blake speaks candidly about the challenges of starting his new biz, his initial inability to make sales, his expanding audience, and as a bonus for our audience, how we can write meaningful legacy letters to our children and gran…
Ryan has an extensive 15 years of experience focused on working with small businesses. In addition to providing creative financing solutions, Ryan’s expertise is centered in adding value to entrepreneurs and executives with all aspects of executing their organization’s growth and mergers and acquisitions strategies. More about Ryan: https://www.gsp…
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel have a casual conversation about how their family rhythms have adjusted to the coming of summertime. (12:00) They puzzle over ‘what is a swim diaper, really?’ (15:00), and such issues as how to deal with chores, how many activties are too many, free play time, andn discpleship/worship time for families in those lazy, …
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HOME: Education IS Discipleship, with Mark and Bethany Douglass
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Steven Manuel sits down with Mark and Bethany Douglass to talk about their experiences with homeschooling over the last 12 years. Steven begins with a bit of an explanation as to why we’d even entertain the idea of homeschooling, then goes poolside to discuss the Douglass’ philosophies about home culture, homeschooling vs. other education options, …
