Building Wealth God's Way with Dr. Lynn Abies
Tue Jul 22 2025
In this episode of the Bella Grace podcast, Teresa Mitchelland Dr. Lynn Abies discuss the intersection of faith and financial literacy.Dr. Lynn shares her journey from a young age, influenced by her family'sentrepreneurial spirit, to becoming a leader in faith-based financialeducation. They explore the importance of understanding wealth as a tool forlegacy building, the mindset blocks that hinder financial growth, and the roleof the church in educating its members about financial stewardship. The conversationemphasizes the need for unity, patience, and trust in God while navigatingfinancial decisions, and the importance of rest and balance in a hustle-drivenculture. They conclude with a powerful prayer for listeners, encouraging themto seek God's guidance in their financial journeys.
Takeaways
Wealth is not inherently bad; it's a tool for good.
Money can be used for kingdom purposes.
Many Christians struggle with financial confidence.
Financial literacy is crucial in the church.
Mental health impacts financial well-being.
Generational wealth requires responsibility and education.
Unity in community can enhance financial growth.
Patience is essential in the wealth-building process.
Trusting God is key in financial decisions.
Identity in Christ shapes our view of wealth.
Sound bites
"Money can be a tool."
"Wealth is not a bad thing."
"Only 5% of Christians tithe."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kingdom Wealth and Legacy Building
06:09 The Importance of Wealth Beyond Money
11:47 Understanding the Roots of Financial Struggles
17:57 Generational Wealth and Legacy Building
24:01 Trusting God in Financial Decisions
34:20 Rebuilding with Purpose
40:22 The Importance of Rest
47:59 Generosity and Financial Literacy
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In this episode of the Bella Grace podcast, Teresa Mitchelland Dr. Lynn Abies discuss the intersection of faith and financial literacy.Dr. Lynn shares her journey from a young age, influenced by her family'sentrepreneurial spirit, to becoming a leader in faith-based financialeducation. They explore the importance of understanding wealth as a tool forlegacy building, the mindset blocks that hinder financial growth, and the roleof the church in educating its members about financial stewardship. The conversationemphasizes the need for unity, patience, and trust in God while navigatingfinancial decisions, and the importance of rest and balance in a hustle-drivenculture. They conclude with a powerful prayer for listeners, encouraging themto seek God's guidance in their financial journeys. Takeaways Wealth is not inherently bad; it's a tool for good. Money can be used for kingdom purposes. Many Christians struggle with financial confidence. Financial literacy is crucial in the church. Mental health impacts financial well-being. Generational wealth requires responsibility and education. Unity in community can enhance financial growth. Patience is essential in the wealth-building process. Trusting God is key in financial decisions. Identity in Christ shapes our view of wealth. Sound bites "Money can be a tool." "Wealth is not a bad thing." "Only 5% of Christians tithe." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kingdom Wealth and Legacy Building 06:09 The Importance of Wealth Beyond Money 11:47 Understanding the Roots of Financial Struggles 17:57 Generational Wealth and Legacy Building 24:01 Trusting God in Financial Decisions 34:20 Rebuilding with Purpose 40:22 The Importance of Rest 47:59 Generosity and Financial Literacy