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What if generosity could open your life to more joy, deeper friendships, and a greater sense of purpose? In this personal, encouraging episode, Elizabeth Brickman shares seven surprising ways she has watched givers make their lives bigger, richer, and more meaningful—and how God helped her move beyond her own fear of letting go. Join Elizabeth for a warm, personal conversation about how generosity can deepen faith, spark joy, and open your life to meaningful relationships and Kingdom purpose. Wherever you are in your financial journey, come discover how to feel more confident, peaceful, and free. An inviting conversation for anyone longing to trust God more deeply and enjoy a life of meaningful purpose. Additional Resources:  Wealth Blessed Wealth Confident Elizabeth Brickman Webpage More from the pen of Elizabeth Brickman

What do I do when financial unrest attacks? Financial fear is exhausting—and fear makes a terrible financial advisor. In Part II of our conversation about financial fear vs. financial rest, you’ll discover five practical, biblical responses to financial unrest. When financial unrest attacks your mind, you’ll learn how to separate responsibility from outcome, recognize fear masquerading as wisdom, and redirect your thoughts toward the faithfulness of God. Additional Resources:  Wealth Blessed Wealth Confident Elizabeth Brickman Webpage More from the pen of Elizabeth Brickman

Financial fear is a thief that steals more than your peace. Fear steals wealth!  Is your financial happiness being compromised by financial fear? Are you hoping for every uncertainty to be resolved, every bill to be paid, and every financial threat to disappear so you can finally feel financial rest? This will happen—never. But there is something you can do now! The antidote to financial fear is financial rest, and I’ll show you how to develop it.  Hint: It doesn't come from the outside in, but from the inside out.  Why is financial rest so important? Because until you learn to close the gap between financial fear and rest, even if the Lord would bless you with wealth, you’d be stalked by the fear of losing it. Don’t let it happen to you! Thankfully, this is a financial gap you truly can close!  I hope you’ll enjoy this episode. And be on the lookout for Part II, airing in a few weeks, in which I’ll share five practical, biblical responses you can use whenever financial fear tries to gain a foothold in your mind.  Let’s close the gaps, heal the hurts, and put God at the center of our finances! Additional Resources:  Wealth Blessed Wealth Confident Elizabeth Brickman Webpage More from the pen of Elizabeth Brickman

What lies on the other side of generosity? We often talk about the blessing of giving—but what happens when God asks us to set aside our pride and simply receive? In today’s episode, award-winning author Lori Hatcher shares the remarkable story of a financial gift she never expected—and how she later discovered that the gift was part of God’s advance plan for a very special purpose. Sometimes God provides through our own work and resources. And sometimes He provides through the open hand of someone else. But receiving well can require its own kind of humility, trust, and faith. Join Lori and me for a beautiful conversation about the holiness of both giving and receiving—and the faithfulness of a God who often knows what we will need long before we do. Be sure to check out Lori’s latest book, Walking in Faith: 60 Devotions to Renew Your Strength, and learn more about Lori at lorihatcher.com. And while you’re shopping, be sure to check out my books, Wealth Blessed and Wealth Confident, created to help you manage godly wealth with joyful stewardship and holy purpose. I also have two new books coming soon to support your financial journey. Subscribe to my mailing list at ElizabethBrickman.com for updates, special offers, and release news.

During these last weeks of summer, don't you wish your financial responsibilities would take a vacation? And give your troubled mind a break? In this episode, Elizabeth shares three ways to extract much-needed financial rest from the waning days of summer, so you can enter the fall season recharged and ready to pursue your godly financial goals. Additional Resources:  Wealth Blessed Wealth Confident Elizabeth Brickman Webpage More from the pen of Elizabeth Brickman

Which would be a more profitable pursuit? Conforming to others? Or just being your unique self? This episode will help you find the courage and make the commitment to be who God wired you to be. Never compare yourself to others or try to imitate the most popular or successful person in your occupation. Why try to fit in if God has wired you to stand out? Psalm 139 reminds us that God is our creator. He created us—and wired each of us —according to His custom plan, for His custom purpose. Your best life—spiritually, financially, socially, professionally, emotionally—will come from being yourself, ever alert and always ready to love and serve those He places along your path. Additional Resources:  Wealth Blessed Wealth Confident Elizabeth Brickman Webpage More from the pen of Elizabeth Brickman

We all tend to want to fit in. But God has designed you to stand out. The body of Christ, just like the human body, has many components. (1 Corinthians 12:14-27). Each of us is God’s custom design. (Psalm 139:13-16). The Lord’s purposes are served when we are natural, authentic, and true to Him and to ourselves. When it comes to growing your success, authenticity will not limit you. Rather, it will keep the marketplace from diluting you.  Even if you are a franchisee, your authentic style and personality are your secret advantage. Your competition may duplicate your product, process, and procedures—but the one thing they can never duplicate is… you. This episode will help you have the courage to be who God made you to be and discover the power of authenticity. If you’d like to explore this topic further, turn to Chapter 3 of my book, Wealth Confident: 7 Powerful Principles of Godly Success. Additional Resources:  Wealth Blessed Wealth Confident Elizabeth Brickman Webpage More from the pen of Elizabeth Brickman

This episode begins our Wealth Confident series. In this opening episode, Elizabeth Brickman explores one of the most important questions we will ever answer: Whose voice has shaped our identity? Long before success strategies, business plans, or financial goals, there is identity. The way we see ourselves shapes the opportunities we pursue, the risks we take, the dreams we allow ourselves, and the life we ultimately build. Psalm 139 reminds us that we are intentionally created by God—fearfully and wonderfully made. Yet many of us continue to live below the level of confidence, courage, and purpose God intended because we have accepted labels He never gave us. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses: • Why identity always comes before strategy. • How false beliefs quietly limit success. • Why childhood circumstances and painful experiences do not determine your future. • The importance of replacing old soundtracks with God's truth. • How seeing yourself as God sees you unlocks courage, creativity, and confidence. Success is not reserved for those born with advantages. It belongs to those who align themselves with truth. Scriptures Referenced Psalm 139:13–16Ephesians 2:10John 10:10Proverbs 3:2Thank you for listening to The Caring Advisor Podcast. If you’d like information about Elizabeth’s two upcoming books, sign up on her website, ElizabethBrickman.com, for advance notice of their release, along with pre-order discounts offered from her publisher, End Game Press, as soon as available.  If today's episode has encouraged you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Wealth Blessed Wealth Confident

What you learned about money didn’t start with a spreadsheet—it started at home. Before Mother’s Day, take a fresh look at what shaped you… and what needs to change. A personal message from Elizabeth… If you listen to one podcast before Mother’s Day, may it be this one. Here is my single favorite episode of all #107 episodes across three seasons of The Caring Advisor Podcast. Originally titled “Our Mommy, Our Money,” this episode is deeply personal to me— and I hope it will be deeply impactful to you. I want to help you rethink her influence on your financial life—and realign what matters most.  Whether your relationship with your mother is beautiful, strained, distant, or complicated… whether she lives in Heaven or right next door… This episode will meet you—with grace, God’s truth, and a way forward. This may be your moment to close a gap… to heal a hurt… and to put God at the center of your relationship with her. Since I first recorded “Our Mommy, Our Money” on May 3, 2023, we’ve improved the quality of our audio. But there’s no way to improve the depth, honesty, and spiritual weight of what was spoken that day. I hope you receive it. Let me know what it means to you. My prayer is that it shatters any spiritual hindrance holding back your finances. May it free up, brighten, and transform your future. Wealth Confident: 7 Powerful Principles of Godly Success Build a biblical foundation for how you think about money, identity, and purpose.  Wealth by Design …. COMING SOON! A clear, practical 12-point blueprint to structure your financial life with intention—covering spending, saving, investing, and generosity. Together, they’ll help you move from uncertainty… to clarity… to confidently building Christ-centered wealth.

Is your refund a treasure… or a trap keeping you from building wealth? Mastering income taxes is just the start of building a foundation for wealth. If this episode encouraged you, these two books will help you take the next step: Wealth Confident: 7 Powerful Principles of Godly Success Build a biblical foundation for how you think about money, identity, and purpose. Wealth by Design …. COMING SOON! A clear, practical 12-point blueprint to structure your financial life with intention—covering spending, saving, investing, and generosity. Together, they’ll help you move from uncertainty… to clarity… to confidently building Christ-centered wealth.

Emotions are often the hidden force behind financial stress. Master them—and everything else begins to change. Whether you feel secure… or stretched thin… your emotions can quietly take control of your financial decisions. In this episode, Elizabeth Brickman shares practical and biblical wisdom for managing the emotional turbulence that money can create. Drawing from 25 years as a financial advisor, she explains why financial distress is often caused less by the numbers themselves and more by the emotional reactions surrounding them. In This Episode • Why money triggers powerful emotional reactions • How emotional surges can lead to poor financial decisions • Why your identity must never be tied to financial outcomes • How regret can quietly trap people in financial paralysis • The biblical approach to overcoming financial fear • Why gratitude stabilizes both your heart and your decisions When emotions are wisely managed, money becomes a tool instead of a tyrant — and financial decisions become calmer, clearer, and more faithful. The goal is not to eliminate emotions. The goal is to lead them wisely. And with God’s help, you absolutely can. Key Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 14:29 Ecclesiastes 7:9 James 1:19–20 Luke 12:15 Psalm 139:13–14 Romans 8:15–16 1 John 3:1 Philippians 3:13–14 1 John 1:9 Psalm 103:12 Proverbs 4:23 Psalm 112:7 2 Corinthians 10:5 Isaiah 41:10 2 Timothy 1:7 Joshua 1:9 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Psalm 118:24 Psalm 90:12 Additional Resources To learn more on what it looks like to live wealth blessed, take a look at the first two issues of Elizabeth's four part book series: Wealth Blessed and Wealth Confident.  Consider following us wherever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode!  Can't get enough? Be sure to check out more of Elizabeth's writings by visiting her blog here!  For personal support, encouragement, and updates, subscribe to ElizabethBrickman.com.

Before You Panic: 5 Smart Steps When Money Falls Short Financial pressure can arrive suddenly—an unexpected bill, a loss of income, or expenses that simply outpace your resources. In those moments, panic is common… but it’s rarely helpful. In this episode of The Caring Advisor, Elizabeth Brickman shares five practical, faith-centered steps you can take when money falls short. Drawing from her experience in finance and her own personal seasons of financial adversity, Elizabeth offers clear actions that help restore stability, perspective, and peace. You’ll learn how to uncover hidden spending, free up financial space, generate quick cash when needed, and adopt a spiritual posture that invites God’s wisdom into your financial life. Financial hardship does not mean failure—and it certainly does not mean God has abandoned you. Instead of panic, choose stewardship. Choose wisdom. Choose faith. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why financial shortage is not the same as financial failure • How to quickly assess your real spending habits • Hidden ways to free up money inside your own home • Practical ways to generate immediate cash flow • The spiritual posture that restores peace during financial stress Scriptures referenced Psalm 24:1 Psalm 32:8 Psalm 66:18 1 John 3:1 Mark 11:25 Matthew 6:14–15 Additional Resources To learn more on what it looks like to live wealth blessed, take a look at the first two issues of Elizabeth's four part book series: Wealth Blessed and Wealth Confident.  Consider following us wherever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode!  Can't get enough? Be sure to check out more of Elizabeth's writings by visiting her blog here!  For personal support, encouragement, and updates, subscribe to ElizabethBrickman.com.

Financial anxiety doesn’t always show up as panic. Sometimes it whispers: There isn’t enough. Or worse: What if I’m wrong about everything? In this episode of The Caring Advisor, Elizabeth Brickman tackles the hidden roots of financial anxiety — the ambiguity, misinterpretation of risk, and subtle double-mindedness that can quietly erode confidence even when your finances are stable. This episode will help you: Identify whether your anxiety is factual or interpretiveStop financial zigzagging driven by fearConfront anxious thoughts without suppressing themStrengthen your financial footing with biblical clarityReplace vague worry with Scriptural truth and wise, aligned actionIf you’re ready to move from financial anxiety to Christ confidence, this episode is for you. To learn more on what it looks like to live wealth blessed, take a look at the first two issues of Elizabeth's four part book series: Wealth Blessed and Wealth Confident.  Consider following us wherever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode!  Can't get enough? Be sure to check out more of Elizabeth's writings by visiting her blog here!  For personal support, encouragement, and updates, subscribe to ElizabethBrickman.com.

Do you feel stalked by worry—especially financial worry? Here’s the truth: worry makes nothing better. In this solo episode, Elizabeth Brickman explains why worry isn’t a personality quirk or a sign of responsibility, but a learned way of relating to God, money, and uncertainty. Drawing from decades as a financial advisor, personal financial hardship, and Scripture, she reveals why worry sometimes persists even when money improves.   Jesus asked, Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? The answer is no one. This episode goes beyond telling you not to worry. You’ll learn how to interrupt worry’s automatic cycle, retrain your self-talk, and replace fear-based thoughts with God-centered truth—supported by wise, practical financial habits that reinforce trust. If you’re tired of living under the weight of “what if,” this episode will show you how to break the cycle for good. If you're interested in learning more about living wealth blessed, take a look at the first two issues of Elizabeth's four part book series: Wealth Blessed and Wealth Confident.

In Part II of our Financial Rest series, we'll present a quick and handy way to restore peace when financial fear rears its ugly head. And be sure to check out part 1 which provided a Christ-centered reset for anxious financial thoughts. If you enjoyed this episode, consider taking the wealth-blessed assessment! Elizabeth's second book Wealth Confident, is also available to order now! This is the next issue in Elizabeth's book series on wise financial stewardship. Consider following us wherever you listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode!  Can't get enough? Be sure to check out more of Elizabeth's writings by visiting her blog here!  For personal support, encouragement, and updates, subscribe to ElizabethBrickman.com.