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This podcast is for family leaders and those who aspire to think multigenerationally about their money, culture, work, family and community. Living out a multigenerational mindset that embraces good stewardship as a building block of God’s Kingdom on Earth might produce Abrahamic levels of impact. Can you imagine?!

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September 2, 202656 min

Your Marriage Could Make or Break Your Family Legacy

What if the marriage at the center of your family is actually the foundation of your entire family legacy? In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet, Steve Manuel and Mark Parrett explore marriage as a biblical covenant—not simply a contract between two people—and why protecting that covenant matters for Christian families who want their faith, culture, and wealth to endure for generations. They discuss why divorce can affect far more than finances, how a broken marriage can disrupt family culture, and why husbands need to take their marriage vows seriously. The conversation also explores what Scripture teaches about covenant, the role of God as witness to marriage, and why marriage should be treated as a lifelong commitment even when circumstances become difficult. Mark breaks down four practical ways husbands can protect the marriage covenant: provision, community, capacity, and lordship. Together, they examine what it means to provide for your family, choose a community that strengthens marriage, protect your wife's capacity, and lead your household with both humility and biblical authority. If you're a Christian husband or father thinking beyond yourself and trying to build a family legacy that can last for generations, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Abraham’s Wallet and share this episode with another husband or father who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:01) - The One Thing That Will Destroy Your Family (00:00:46) - Marriage as a Covenant (00:02:16) - A Busy Season for Financial Planning (00:03:16) - Heavenly Baptism in Your 40s (00:07:29) - Protect the Marriage at All Costs (00:12:41) - What is a Covenant? (00:19:03) - How to Remember and Renew Our Covenants (00:20:28) - Human Covenants (00:26:02) - Malachi 2: Guard Your Joint Spirit (00:31:45) - How To Defend Your Wife's Covenant (00:35:22) - 4 Things That Are Important to Protect The Marriage Covenant (00:54:37) - God's Covenant with Married People Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

August 26, 202640 min

Is Gentle Parenting Making Christian Fathers Passive?

What happens when Christian parents become so focused on connection, affirmation, and keeping the peace that they stop leading their children? In this episode of Abraham’s Wallet , Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett examine the rise of gentle parenting and ask a difficult question: Can an emphasis on connection and emotional safety actually become a form of parental passivity? Steve and Mark explore what biblical leadership looks like in the home—and why loving your children doesn't mean avoiding boundaries, correction, discomfort, or authority. They discuss the difference between invitation and challenge : building deep relationships with your children while still being willing to direct them, correct them, and hold the line when necessary. The conversation connects modern parenting culture to the biblical example of Adam's passivity in the Garden of Eden and Abraham's calling to command his household to follow the way of the Lord. The goal isn't authoritarian parenting or harsh discipline. It's a form of fatherhood that combines warmth with strength and prepares children to become responsible adults, faithful Christians, and future leaders of their own families. Steve and Mark also get practical, discussing screen limits, bedtimes, curfews, sleepovers, technology, financial responsibility, correcting disrespect and dishonesty, allowing children to experience failure, and how a father's unwillingness to lead can affect his marriage. Ultimately, this episode is about more than parenting techniques. It's about family leadership, biblical authority, resilience, and building a multi-generational legacy that can withstand the pressures of modern culture. In this episode: • The rise of gentle parenting • Christian parenting vs. cultural parenting trends • Why connection alone isn't enough • Invitation and challenge in parenting • Biblical leadership in the home • Adam's passivity in Genesis 3 • Abraham's example of leading his household • Setting healthy boundaries with children • Discipline without harshness or authoritarianism • Why children may actually feel more secure when parents lead • Screen time, technology, bedtimes, and curfews • Teaching children financial responsibility • Correcting disrespect, dishonesty, and bad character • Allowing children to fail while still providing leadership • How parental passivity can affect marriage • Building family identity and generational legacy • Raising resilient Christian children • The Parenthood Primer • Growing Kids God’s Way Resources mentioned in this episode: The Parenthood Primer View The Parenthood Primer on Amazon Chapters (00:00:01) - What Adam's Passivity in the Home (00:00:54) - Abraham's Wallet: How to Lead Your Home (00:02:07) - Let's Talk Fafo Parenting (00:06:17) - What Is Gentle Parenting? (00:09:44) - Strict Curfews (00:19:17) - How to Prevent Passivity in Parenting (00:24:38) - How Passive Parents Can Be a temptation (00:30:19) - 7 Rules for Parenting in the Teenage Years (00:33:52) - Pre-Parental Counseling Workbook (00:35:06) - Coming soon: Trust God's Design for the Family Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

August 19, 202652 min

Are Your Investments Funding Evil? A Biblical Approach to Investing

What if your retirement account is quietly funding companies and causes that conflict with your Christian convictions? Certified Financial Planner Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel explore Biblically Responsible Investing, Christian investing, and how fathers can build generational wealth without knowingly partnering with evil. Is investing in the stock market biblical? Does owning a small piece of a company make you morally responsible for what that company does? And how should Christians think about investments connected to abortion, pornography, alcohol, gambling, tobacco, ESG, and other practices that may conflict with biblical values? Steven and Mark explore these questions through the surprising lens of Exodus 21 and the biblical principle of an ox “known to gore.” Mark explains why he believes investing itself is biblical, while also arguing that ownership carries responsibility—and that Christians should take seriously the question of whether they are knowingly profiting from harm. The conversation gets practical as they discuss Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI), investment screening, direct indexing, Christian mutual funds and ETFs, and options including Timothy Plan, Inspire Investing, Praxis, Crossmark/OneAscent, and others. They also examine Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street, including how major asset managers have approached ESG and corporate shareholder voting in recent years. But the goal isn't perfect financial purity. As Mark explains, Christians cannot completely separate themselves from a fallen economy. The goal is faithful stewardship: building wealth and inheritance for your children's children while keeping your heart free from the love of money and avoiding known complicity with evil wherever reasonably possible. In this episode: • Is investing biblical? • What does Exodus 21's “goring ox” teach us about investment responsibility? • Does owning stock make you responsible for a company's actions? • What is Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI)? • How can Christians screen investments for abortion, pornography, alcohol, gambling, and tobacco? • Should Christians invest through Vanguard, BlackRock, or State Street? • What is direct indexing, and how can it be used for Christian investing? • Which Christian investment funds and platforms are worth researching? • How should Christian fathers balance financial growth, generational wealth, conscience, and faithful stewardship? Chapters (00:00:02) - Biblical Investing for Abraham's Wallet (00:00:51) - Abraham's Wallet (00:02:16) - The Bull Known to Gore (00:09:36) - Andy on the Bull and the Big Three (00:11:43) - Exodus 11: Prior Knowledge and Negligence (00:15:09) - Biblical Responsible Investing (00:22:55) - Crux: Biblical Investing (00:31:45) - BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity: Option 2 to a B (00:40:11) - Biblically Based Investing (00:47:35) - God's Money Strategy Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

August 12, 202655 min

What Miscarriage Is Like for Dads (and How to Navigate It)

Miscarriage is often talked about as a woman’s experience, but what about fathers? In this conversation, we open up an honest, faith-centered discussion about pregnancy loss, grief, and the often-overlooked emotional journey men walk through. Whether you’ve experienced miscarriage or want to better support someone who has, this episode will help you understand what it really looks like to navigate loss as a family. In this episode, Mark shares his family's deeply personal story of an unexpected pregnancy—one that brought surprise, joy, and hope—followed by the sudden heartbreak of miscarriage. What unfolds is an unfiltered look at grief, confusion, and the spiritual questions that come with loss. From wrestling with “why” to dealing with isolation and unspoken expectations, this conversation sheds light on emotions many men feel but rarely express. Mark is joined by Eric Schumacher, who has walked through multiple miscarriages with his own family and now ministers specifically to fathers in this space. Together, they explore the unique challenges dads face—feeling overlooked, unsure how to process grief, and struggling to support their wives while carrying their own pain. This episode offers clarity, validation, and practical encouragement for anyone impacted by miscarriage, directly or indirectly. Resources mentioned: Book - "Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage" Book - "Dads Hurt Too" Eric's Website Topics covered: How miscarriage impacts fathers emotionally and spiritually Processing grief when you don’t feel “allowed” to grieve Supporting your wife while navigating your own loss Common lies and isolation men experience after miscarriage Why miscarriage is a community issue, not just a private one Faith, suffering, and asking hard questions in loss Practical ways to support families going through miscarriage Timestamps: 00:00 Unexpected introduction and guest setup 00:16 Why miscarriage became a personal issue for this family 01:22 Why this conversation matters—even if you haven’t experienced loss 02:09 Introducing Eric Schumacher and his ministry to fathers 02:50 Steven shares his family’s pregnancy story 03:23 The surprise of pregnancy later in life 04:05 Joy, hope, and envisioning a new season of parenting 05:09 Navigating uncertainty and early pregnancy concerns 05:43 The moment everything changed—loss and grief 06:13 Processing deep emotional pain and spiritual questions 07:13 Unique challenges of miscarriage later in life 07:44 Isolation, lies, and how grief affects men differently 08:23 A simple act of care that made a big impact 09:18 Why men need support too—and how to offer it 10:01 Why this episode took time to share publicly 10:31 Eric responds and reflects on the miscarriage experience 11:47 Eric’s personal story and journey through multiple miscarriages 13:45 The complexity of grief, silence, and community dynamics 16:22 Turning pain into ministry for fathers Transcript (first few minutes): Hey guys, I’m joined today by Eric Schumacher—and I have to tell you, he came across my radar because something that had never really crossed my mind until about three months ago became a central issue in our family. And that topic is miscarriage. I had known people that had been impacted by this, and my thoughts were mostly that this is really hard for women to go through—and husbands need to support their wives. But I have a 16-year-old... Chapters (00:00:02) - A Father's Miscountation on The Abraham's Wallet Podcast (00:07:56) - Eric and Mark on Grief (00:09:46) - How to Talk About Miscarriage in the Church (00:17:37) - What Are the Common Experiences of Miscarriage? (00:19:51) - How to Help a Dad Through a Miscarriage (00:26:25) - How Long Should a Miscarriage Gave Me Grief? (00:32:43) - How to Grieve a Miscarriage (00:41:21) - Understanding Suffering in the Christian Life (00:46:23) - How to Be a Good Friend to Men Who've Lost a Baby (00:52:03) - Grief and the Abraham's Wallet Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

August 5, 202642 min

Fathers, YOU Set The Tone of Your Home

If you’re a Christian father trying to lead your home with wisdom, humility, and biblical conviction—this conversation will challenge you in the best way. We talk honestly about tone, self-awareness, and how your leadership actually feels to your wife and kids. This episode dives into a tension many dads don’t think about enough: not just what you say, but how you come across at home. Through real-life stories and reflections, we unpack how wives and children often act as a “temperature gauge” for a father’s leadership—and why ignoring that feedback can quietly damage your influence. A key moment in the conversation centers around the book Unoffendable by Brant Hansen, which sparks a deeper discussion about defensiveness, humility, and the subtle ways pride shows up in family leadership. We explore how easily fathers can justify their tone, miss what God might be revealing through others, and overlook opportunities to grow. This is a practical, grounded conversation about biblical fatherhood—not in theory, but in the day-to-day moments that shape your home. Topics covered in this episode: How your tone as a father shapes the culture of your home Why your wife is often the clearest feedback source for your leadership Parenting teenagers and handling their honest (and sometimes hard) feedback Recognizing when God is trying to get your attention through repeated situations Lessons from Unoffendable and overcoming defensiveness as a Christian man The difference between being right and leading well in your family Building humility and self-awareness in biblical fatherhood Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro - Why this episode even exists 01:10 – Introduction to Unoffendable and why it hits a nerve 03:30 – The problem of defensiveness in Christian men 06:30 – Why being “right” can still damage your home 09:30 – Pride, self-justification, and missing what God is showing you 12:30 – Learning to receive correction without shutting down 15:30 – What humility actually looks like in day-to-day family life 18:30 – How fathers shape the emotional and spiritual tone of the home 21:30 – Recognizing patterns in conflict with your wife and kids 24:30 – Practical ways to grow in self-awareness as a dad 27:30 – Letting go of control and leading with grace instead of force 30:00 – Encouragement for fathers trying to lead biblically 33:00 – Final thoughts: becoming unoffendable and leading well Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

July 29, 202644 min

7 Free Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft

Every few seconds, another American becomes a victim of identity theft. But what most parents don't realize is that their children are often the biggest targets . In this episode, we explain why kids are so vulnerable and share simple, free steps you can take in just one afternoon to help protect your family's financial future. If you're serious about stewarding and protecting your household, this conversation is one every dad needs to hear. Links in this Episode https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/get-an-identity-protection-pin https://www.annualcreditreport.com https://www.optoutprescreen.com https://www.identitytheft.gov AW Bootcamp: Aug 21-23 https://abrahamswallet.com/retreat/ Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - Abraham's Wallet (00:00:57) - Heads Up, Texas: Heat Is Coming (00:04:20) - Protect Your Family's Name From Identity Theft (00:07:15) - Are We Ready for Identity Fraud? (00:08:58) - Free Ways to Lock Up Your Credit (00:15:28) - Credit Cards and Your Score (00:22:05) - Credit Score and Credit Cards (00:23:03) - 3 Ways to Lock Down Your Accounts (00:28:14) - 3 Ways to Protect Yourself From (00:31:30) - How to Lock Down Your Credit (00:37:10) - Identity Theft and How to Prevent It Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

July 22, 202654 min

No One Can Make You Angry

Every dad has been there. Your child says something disrespectful. Your spouse reacts in a way you didn't expect. Stress builds at work, and before you know it, you're responding out of emotion instead of wisdom. But what if there was a simple framework that could help you slow down, take ownership of your thoughts, and respond in a way that honors God? In this episode, we're joined by James Lenhoff to unpack the powerful CTFAR method—a practical tool that's helped countless people navigate conflict, parenting, marriage, work, and even financial decisions with greater clarity and self-control. If you've ever wished you could respond more intentionally instead of reacting in the moment, this conversation will give you a framework you'll use for years to come. Links In This Episode Emotion Wheel: https://abrahamswallet.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Emotion-Wheel-1.jpg CTFAR Model Questions: https://abrahamswallet.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Unknown.pdf WealthQuest: https://www.wqcorp.com/ GoodSense: https://goodsensemovement.org/ FreedUp App: https://getfreedup.com/ Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Get Through a Conflict With Yourself (00:00:46) - Take Control of Your Wallet (00:01:44) - A Christian Financial Planner on Abraham's Wallet (00:03:36) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (00:11:16) - How to Get Through a Conflict With My Wife (00:17:14) - The Real Cost of Blaming Your Partner (00:24:46) - Boundaries for Relationships (00:30:45) - How to Talk About Abusive Relationships (00:33:47) - The Woe and the Money (00:41:12) - The Problem of Spending Too Much (00:45:07) - How to Get Through Anger Issues in Guys (00:48:27) - Share the Emotion Wheel With Others (00:51:56) - C2 is a hard verb (00:52:14) - Good Sense: What's Going On There? Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

July 15, 202643 min

The Easiest Side Hustle NO ONE Knows About

What if the next great family business wasn't a business at all—but a car? Self-driving vehicles are arriving faster than most people realize, and they may completely change how families think about transportation, income, and stewardship. In this episode, we explore why autonomous Teslas could become one of the most practical business opportunities available to ordinary families. Imagine a vehicle that can run errands, take Grandma to church, drive the kids to practice, handle airport runs, and potentially earn income while you're at work or asleep. It sounds futuristic, but the future may be closer than you think. Join us as we discuss the opportunities, challenges, and implications of a world where your next employee might be a car. Links in this Episode AW Bootcamp: Aug 21-23 Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Manage a Six-Child Household (00:00:21) - Abraham's Wallet: Cutting-Edge Technology (00:02:18) - Abraham's Wallet Camp (00:06:23) - Cars and Small Business (00:07:21) - Tesla's Full-Self-Driving Service (00:12:24) - Full-Self Driving For One Hour (00:15:35) - Robo Taxi: Elon's Big Idea (00:21:08) - Tesla's CyberCab (00:26:24) - Robot Taxi: The CyberCab (00:29:34) - Tesla to Sell Cyber Cabs to Individuals (00:30:50) - Imagine Driving Your Child Around In a Robotic Car (00:34:56) - Do You Need A Car to Drive? (00:37:23) - A Tesla for the Family? (00:41:28) - Cyber Cab (00:43:28) - Abraham's Wallet: Retreat Announcement Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

July 8, 202633 min

The American Dream Worth Fighting For

As America nears its 250th anniversary, we're ending this series with a vision worth fighting for. Drawing from George Washington's own words and the biblical promise of every family dwelling safely under their own vine and fig tree, we'll explore the kind of peace, prosperity, and freedom Christian fathers should be building toward. Because the inheritance we leave isn't just financial—it's the world our children and grandchildren will one day call home. Main Topics Covered Why we engage culture without idolizing politics The biblical vision of every man under his own vine and fig tree What shalom really means and why it matters for families George Washington's repeated use of Micah 4:4 in letters and leadership America's founding ideals vs. today's expanding government and family breakdown How Christian dads can fight for ordered liberty, family strength, and economic freedom Practical ways to teach your kids real history and pray for the nation AW Bootcamp: Aug 21-23 Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - America: The End of Abraham's Wallet (00:00:58) - Abraham's Wallet: The Third Annual Indiana retreat (00:03:27) - America: The Battle for God's People (00:04:58) - Israel Midrash: Shalom (00:12:09) - George Washington on His Vision for America (00:21:47) - Return to the Micah 44 Agenda (00:27:34) - A Christian call to civic leadership (00:30:41) - God of Our Fathers Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

July 1, 202658 min

Make Christians Political Again!

In this episode of Abraham's Wallet, we confront the pressure on Christians — especially fathers and church leaders — to stay silent on "political" topics. We will explain how the culture has hijacked the word "politics" to silence biblical truth on marriage, family, gender, human dignity, and creation order. This is a call for men to lead their homes courageously by applying Scripture to every area of life, rejecting cowardly silence, and reclaiming bold Christian civic engagement. Perfect for dads, grandfathers, and anyone tired of the false divide between faith and culture. Main Topics Covered Why "staying out of politics" is a modern trap for Christians The Johnson Amendment and how it silenced churches Biblical truth vs. cultural redefinition of family, marriage, and gender Leading your home with courage on hot-button issues America's Christian founding and the call to patriotic, truth-speaking faithfulness Real-world examples: transgender participation in youth sports, Pride Month, and more Key Bible passage on speaking truth boldly Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - Don't Take Political Issues Personally (00:00:31) - Americans Celebrating the World Cup (00:07:03) - How To Have A Fourth of July (00:10:04) - Does Christianity Matter in American Politics? (00:19:37) - Christian conservatives on the political issue (00:22:21) - Are Christian Questions Being Co-opted and labeled Political? (00:31:30) - Family Leadership on Political Issues (00:33:09) - Married Christians: Political Issues (00:42:10) - The Limits of Evangelism (00:50:10) - A message for the truth (00:51:02) - Revelation 2: We Cannot Be Political (00:54:19) - Political Debate Help us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn