Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
Stuck Wanting More (But Feeling Guilty About It)?
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Ever scroll through social media and feel that familiar pang of "we should have that too"? Maybe it's the friend's kitchen renovation that makes yours look dated. The family vacation photos that make you question if you're giving your kids enough experiences. The cute Target haul that has you adding things to your cart you didn't even know you needed. You want a good life for your family. You want to provide well for them, create beautiful memories, give them opportunities. But then the guilt kicks in. Are you being greedy? Are you falling into the comparison trap? How do you know if what you want is actually good for your family versus just keeping up with everyone else? And as a Christian, how much is "enough" anyway? If you've ever felt torn between wanting good things for your family and feeling guilty about those desires, today's conversation will help. I'm talking with John Coleman, author of Good Money: Six Steps to Building a Financial Life with Purpose, and he brings fascinating research from Harvard on what actually makes life good (spoiler: it's not more money after a certain point). John explains the concept of "hedonic adaptation" and why we always want just a little bit more, how to set a "financial finish line" so you stop chasing meaningless lifestyle upgrades, and why teaching your kids about money through "financial apprenticeship" matters more than you think. In this conversation, we talk about:
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If you're tired of chasing things that don't actually make you happier, or if you want a framework for using money with purpose, this conversation will help. -- Brittany Ann Equipping Godly Women p.s. Tired of traditional financial advice that feels empty and one-size-fits-all? John's book Good Money offers a completely different approach: a six-part framework that puts purpose at the core of every financial decision. Instead of just telling you to budget and save, he shows you how to change the way you think about money, spend wisely, invest for impact, and use your wealth to create real human flourishing. |
Brittany Ann | Equipping Godly Women
Hi, I'm Brittany Ann! I help busy Christian moms find simple, practical ways to create a strong faith, close family, and a life they LOVE -- without all the guilt and overwhelm. Join us for practical tips, trustworthy biblical advice, helpful resources, and a lot of fun!
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