Abrahams Wallet

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel continue their series on the Critical Path to Abrahamic Greatness, walking from being a young married couple without children to… the grave! To wit: Step 6 (12:15) have children 7 (23:00) Adjust family vision 8 (29:10) Faithfully build wealth 9 (38:00) Develop self control and responsibility in your children 10 (42:45) Give children space and support with their spouses and families 11 (47:15) When grandchildren come… drop everything 12 (49:30) Make strategic big $$ gifts to children as they raise families 13 (52:45) Hand off the patriarch role to your children 14 (56:45) Facilitate all-family gatherings (think: Passover) 15 (58:30) Keep yourself spiritually, emotionally, and physically fit… til death! But before all that, they start by talking about fitness for the aging, and the rare joy of being with your spouse for a few days with no kids around. Resources Discussed in this Episode: The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter Peter Atilla on Joe Rogan Durable Tra

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk through the implications of the proposed "student loan forgiveness" plan. Who benefits? Who pays? What does the Bible say? And what are the long term implications? And what can/should any of us do about any of this?

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel talk about the Biblical value of RESPONSIBILITY.   PART ONE: Banter and Nonsense NBA opinions (1:30) Review of Steven’s live Family Vision Statement workshop (4:30) Reactions to Apple reviews (8:00) PART TWO: Responsibility (21:00) An analysis of Genesis 1 Fear as a protection from responsibility (43:30) A list of responsibilities for an Abrahamic leader (49:00) And a final encouragement (1:01:10) Resources referenced in this episode: Masculine Christianity, Zachary Garris The Days of Noah, Amazon Prime Email us to set up a live Family Vision workshop: mark@abrahamswallet.com Talk to us on the Abraham’s Wallet volley channel Enroll in our “Draft a Family Vision in 3 hours” course

Steven and Mark interview Ben Kirby of PreachersNSneakers (6:00). We talk about the uneasy relationship Christians have with luxury (13:30), the allure of fame for Christian leaders (25:00), what any church leader has to confront when their work is successful (43:00) and the temptation to stop actual service and pursue fame. Steven also shares his experience with being a low level celebrity in megachurch world, and discusses Abe’s Wallet as a temptation to grasp at popularity and minor stardom. (35:00) Ben also boggles our brains by dropping more celebrity and fashion names than, frankly, we’ve ever heard. Resources referenced in this episode: Art and the Bible, Francis Schaeffer Preacher N Sneakers, Ben Kirby Talk to us on the Abraham’s Wallet volley channel Enroll in our “Draft a Family Vision in 3 hours” course

As part of our ongoing series profiling business owners, Steven talks with Blake Brewer, of the Legacy Letter Challenge. Blake speaks candidly about the challenges of starting his new biz, his initial inability to make sales, his expanding audience, and as a bonus for our audience, how we can write meaningful legacy letters to our children and grandchildren! (27:00) Resources: Thou Shall Prosper, Rabbi Daniel Lapin Join the Abe’s Wallet channel on the Volley app Take our Family Vision Statement Course at OutpostAcademy.net

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel have a casual conversation about how their family rhythms have adjusted to the coming of summertime. (12:00) They puzzle over ‘what is a swim diaper, really?’ (15:00), and such issues as how to deal with chores, how many activties are too many, free play time, andn discpleship/worship time for families in those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Resources mentoned in this episode include: Black Beauty The Wind in the Willows The Prince Warrior Series Captain Underpants

Steven Manuel sits down with Mark and Bethany Douglass to talk about their experiences with homeschooling over the last 12 years. Steven begins with a bit of an explanation as to why we’d even entertain the idea of homeschooling, then goes poolside to discuss the Douglass’ philosophies about home culture, homeschooling vs. other education options, seeing their children launch into college, and why a home culture WINS in the end. Resources referenced in today’s episode include: Bethany’s thing, Cloistered Away, is here. Mark’s business, Fidelis Creative Agency, is here. Mark’s man-building outfit, The Viceroy Project, is here. The Soul of Discipline, Kim John Payne You are what you believe, James K.A. Smith Join the Abe’s Wallet channel on Volley! Talk to us! Enroll in our course on Drafting a Family Vision Statement

Steven Manuel sits down with Denis Beausejour to talk about grandparenting (4:00). You are going to be SO BLESSED, ENCOURAGED, and CHALLENGED as you have your concept of grandparenting EXPLODED into something waaaaay richer than just someone giving your kid a bike at Christmas (although, hey, bikes are pretty sweet, too). From someone who’s actually doing it, right now, we gain insight into Bible passages that describe grandparents, constructing a physical space for grandchildren (9:45), the eras of life (13:25), The grandparent’s responsibility (17:45), handling generational sin (25:45), how a grandparent’s role is different from a parent’s (37:25), how to pray for grandchildren (42:20), obedience w/re: grandparents (48:45), and a sample schedule for a super engaged grandparenting couple (52:45). (I am astounded by this part.) Denis also shares the financial implications of grandparenting (1:10:40). Anyway hold onto your hats and enjoy the wisdom and intentionality of Denis Beausejour. NOTE: your family

Mark Parrett discusses how to prepare for a (possible!) coming recession. He describes the reasons for believing that recession is coming, gives some definition for a recession, then gives tactics for how to prepare (16:00) and endure. Join the Abe’s Wallet channel on the Volley app! Enroll in our Family Vision Statement course at OutpostAcademy.net

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the concept of the tithe (10:30). Some say we must tithe to this day; some say we are free from this law. Which is it? Didn’t Jesus affirm the tithe? Didn’t it exist before the law was given? They look at the Biblical references, consider the New Covenant context we live in, and give practical advice on what it means for the regular guy trying to please God now. But first! Chicken coop updates, and NBA hot takes (5:30). Mark recommends the Remnant Radio podcast! Join the community conversation on the Abraham’s Wallet channel on the Volley app Take the “Drafting a Family Vision Statement in 3 Hours” course at OutpostAcademy.net

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss examples of multi-generational families. (6:45) They describe the false American narrative, the story of the Kennedys (21:20), the Roosevelts (27:30), the Currys, the Bushes… and friends we know. (47:00) They begin, however, by discussing LinkedIn, the Manuels 20th anniversary getaway and, yes… Steven’s shirt (eye roll).

Want to sweeten and deepen every family, friendship, and business relationship in your life? Want to express love and kindness in a tangible, memorable way? Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss how to give great gifts (3:45), one of God’s hallmarks for celebrations. Mark reviews some stories and tips for gifts given well, in the tradition established by God Himself. This very special episode is interrupted by someone bringing Steven a real-time gift! No really! (31:45-34:49)

Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel sit down and talk about the various versions, successes, and failures in their ongoing attempts to pull off a Passover seder in their homes (and restaurants) (12:00). They also have it out about the subject of Easter (Steven is against, Mark is for). Earlier, Steven gives a review of the Large Families Tour that happened in April (5:40), and Mark describes a recent Twitter kerfuffle that shocked him. [It isn’t all that shocking… but Mark can’t help himself.] Visit OutpostAcademy to enroll in “Drafting Your Family Vision Statement in 3 Hours” Join the Abraham’s Wallet channel on Volley! Join us for the live Family Vision Workshop in Pickerington OH: May 14, 10am to 4pm. Text 740-975-8736 to register!

Roe v Wade is teetering. Millions of lives hang in the balance. Please pray with us. Steven talks about the Biblical importance of the issue before America’s courts, then leads in a time of prayer (8:00). Please don’t just listen, but PRAY as you do so, agreeing as we confess and repent before God for two generations of brazen rebellion. Listen to today’s episode of The Briefing for a more in-depth analysis from a Christian worldview.

In their last episode, our hosts tackled the Biblical/theoretical concept of retirement, and whether it’s good or not (it is). Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel now finish their one-two punch on retirement with this conversation about tactics (11:20): How do you know when your pile of money is big enough? Is it okay for retirees to take out new mortgages? When should you bring your children into your full financial picture and plan? What if you feel “behind” in your retirement savings? (28:30) At what age is it “too late” to open an IRA? How does Social Security plan into this conversation? (35:00) Could you retire early and still get SS benefits? What if you wait later to collect? Does that number go up? Also, what can retirement age look like for someone who pastors and disciples young men? (45:00) And what about long-term medical care or hospice? And don’t miss the Snappy Review of the entire episode at 54:20! …but first, an important analysis of praise flags and hype men.  Resources discussed in this epis