Money and Marriage - Part 1 | Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast

How are you with money? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley get advice from Matt Bell, about biblical money principles. He explains the Parable of the Talents as a stewardship framework, contrasting consumer vs. steward mindsets, while urging couples to serve the Lord. 💛 Helpful Resources: Free Marriage Assessment: https://bit.ly/4cncOKw Marriage Articles: https://bit.ly/3C60vEC Marriage Counselors: https://bit.ly/3Yz0eRQ Hope Restored Marriage Intensive: https://bit.ly/4mgAjtm Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast: https://bit.ly/4fvCl4r Send us your questions: http://bit.ly/42EYCcu 00:00 The wrong view of money 00:17 Consumer vs steward mindset 00:37 Meet Matt Bell 01:09 A painful money mistake 02:17 When money runs out 03:17 Hitting rock bottom financially 03:34 A turning point toward faith 04:21 Where money habits begin 05:29 The danger of early financial patterns 06:11 Teaching kids about money 07:04 The parable of the talents explained 08:23 Stewardship vs ownership 09:43 Why mindset matters in marriage 10:52 Starting financially as a couple 11:36 Different money backgrounds in marriage 12:10 Building a shared foundation 12:45 Working together with money 13:50 Practical ways to manage finances 15:12 When one spouse does it all 17:17 The risks of financial disconnect 19:23 Joint vs separate accounts 20:15 Why shared accounts matter 21:28 When trust and money collide 22:54 Social media and spending pressure 23:35 Creating healthy financial boundaries 24:58 Setting limits that build freedom 25:53 Values behind your money habits #Marriage #Money #Relationships #Finances #ChristianMarriage #FocusOnTheFamily #FocusOnTheFamilyMarriage #MarriageAdvice