Money, Meet Meaning

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In the final episode of the first season, Tom and Amber reflect on an “embarrassment of riches” – the wealth of lessons our guests shared about navigating their spiritual and financial lives in order to live a more meaningful life with money.  Plus: Are sacred religious values … subversive?  The top 10 lessons we learned from Season 1 What we missed: a taste of Season 2   Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads, and share your thoughts with us by emailing [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a budget bring you peace?  Tom and Amber find out how with Jesse Mecham, personal finance expert and founder of the super popular YNAB (You Need A Budget) app. Jesse shares how money can help us express ourselves in the best of ways - and how his own faith has helped shape his business since Day 1. Plus:  Tom makes a couple confessions Amber shares why budgeting, to her, is a spiritual experience Jesse explains why giving is the ultimate middle finger Follow YNAB on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.  Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads, and share your thoughts with us by emailing [email protected]. Jesse’s WSJ Best-Selling Book: You Need A Budget Jesse’s Top-Rated Financial Podcast: You Need A Budget Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Amber and Tom as they dive into the lavish world of Hindu weddings with South Asian wedding planner Jankhana Desai (“JD”) of JDEventz. Together, they explore the intricate balance between spiritual significance, extravagant celebration, and financial expense. JD shares her wealth of experience in orchestrating grand Hindu weddings, shedding light on how abundance is not merely a display of wealth but an expression of duty, gratitude, and the sacredness of life. Discover how elements like elaborate rituals, sumptuous feasts, and monetary gifts are deeply intertwined with spiritual values, enhancing the sacred union of marriage. Plus: The deeper meaning behind rituals that celebrate abundance and prosperity One of four traditional aims of life in Hinduism that relates to the pursuit of wealth Budgeting realities for an American Hindu wedding Tune in to learn how Hindu weddings beautifully merge the material and spiritual worlds, creating a celebration that honors both human and divine connections. Whether you're planning a meaningful life milestone or simply curious how celebration can be an act of spirituality, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the heart of Hindu wedding celebrations. Jankhana Desai is a South Asian event planner and the owner of JDEventz, which produces regal and captivating Indian weddings. A pioneer of Chicago’s “Desi-scene” in the 90s, Jankhana later moved to India to work in Bollywood and television before returning to work alongside the best Indian event planners in Chicago. Follow JDEventz on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads, and share your thoughts with us by emailing [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Health is our greatest wealth!”  If you’ve ever spent a few minutes reading the label on Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, you know it’s a fascinating fusion of the physical and spiritual.  Join a fascinating discussion as Tom and Amber sit down with Lisa Bronner, granddaughter of Emanuel Bronner, to learn more about the spiritual act of caring for our bodies and spaces. The conversation ranges from Dr. Bronner’s Six Cosmic Principles, to The Moral ABCs, to the intersection of money, mindfulness, cleanliness, and stewardship.  Plus: Is cleanliness actually next to godliness? The story behind that famous label A deeper background of the multi-generational, soap-making, German Jewish Bronner family   Practical steps for decluttering our homes and our heads Lisa Bronner is the granddaughter of Emanuel Bronner, founder of Dr. Bronner's Magic soaps. She serves as Dr. Bronner's consumer educator and company spokesperson. She is the founder of Going Green with Lisa Bronner and author of Soap and Soul. Follow Lisa on Facebook and YouTube for tips on greener, simpler, more abundant living. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads, and share your thoughts with us by emailing [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices