Why I think God hates our money system (and what to do about it)
About this episode
Bob and Linda discuss the implications of the modern money system on faithful stewardship and biblical principles.
Is our money system actually working against faithful stewardship? In this episode, Bob and Linda tackle a conversation almost no one in the church is having—but one every Christian steward needs to understand. Bob opens with a shocking reality: $100 in 1971 now buys about $12 worth of stuff. Same number. Far less value. So what happened? From there, the conversation zooms out to explore inflation, fiat currency, and why Scripture repeatedly condemns unequal weights and measures . Is our modern money system quietly violating biblical principles—and if so, what should believers do about it? This isn't about fear, conspiracy theories, or predicting the end of the dollar. It's about wisdom, stewardship, and preserving the value of what God has entrusted to us so we can live generously and faithfully over the long term. In this episode, we cover: Why saving money can feel like running on a treadmill What changed in 1971—and why it matters to your everyday life The biblical problem with "unequal weights and measures" (Proverbs & Amos) Why fiat currency quietly erodes purchasing power over time How money worked in the Bible: weight, scarcity, and real value Why Bob views gold as a…
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