Raising Stewards, Not Spenders: Teaching Kids how to use God's money for His Work

Equipped for Impact · Jan 8, 2026 · 30m · transcript

We challenge fear and escapism by reframing money as God’s resource for God’s mission. We teach a four-bucket plan—give, save, spend, and “oh” debt—to train kids as stewards who align dollars with the Great Commission.

• rising costs and debt pressures shaping habits

• fear, hoarding and escapism as common reactions

• three cultural money lies children absorb

• contentment in Christ and true ownership

• stewardship defined by ownership, accountability, mission

• practical four-bucket framework for families

• age-specific ideas for giving and savings goals

• visible spending habits and…