In this audio-only bonus episode of Rooted by the River (Spanish River Church parenting podcast), you’ll hear a powerful Mom Talks message from Rebecca Haar and Chastity Langley on everyday stewardship—how to raise money-smart kids in a material world.

With 2,000+ Bible verses that address money, wealth, possessions, and generosity, this conversation helps parents build a biblical foundation for family finances and practice practical tools that actually work—from preschool “money jars” to teen budgeting with debit cards.

You’ll learn how to:

• Model Christian stewardship through contentment, gratitude, and self-control
• Teach kids the Give • Save • Spend framework (with real-life examples)
• Use allowance + chores to build work ethic and money responsibility
• Train teens with a weekly budget, transaction check-ins, and no bailouts
• Build habits like delayed gratification, saving for big goals, and generosity
• Talk about budgeting without oversharing family income 💬
• Use everyday moments (shopping, vacations, broken appliances) to disciple kids

This episode is packed with practical ideas for Christian parents, family discipleship, raising financially responsible kids, and helping children see money as a tool for God’s glory—not a master.

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Chapters:

00:00 Opening Teaser

00:09 Welcome + Setup

00:45 Why Stewardship Matters

03:10 Meet the Speakers

04:17 Live the Example

05:31 What We Value

06:35 Faithful Stewardship

07:40 Choose Generosity

08:30 Kids: Money Basics

10:10 Give • Save • Spend

10:55 Let Them Fail

12:20 Incentives + Goals

14:36 Teens: New Stage

15:55 Teen Budget System

16:52 10% + No Bailouts

19:06 Teachable Moments

20:30 Emergency Fund

21:30 Delayed Gratification

22:55 Give + Serve

24:44 Apps + Real Costs

26:10 Experiences > Stuff

27:25 Compassion Giving

29:14 College Costs

31:30 Adoption + Gospel

31:57 Q&A Highlights

44:45 Closing

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