How to Manage Money, Marriage, and a Merry Christmas

About this episode

Pastor Dennis Keading and Dr. Steve Wilkey tackle How to Manage Money, Marriage, and a Merry Christmas. Financial issues are often the primary source of marital stress, related to character flaws and a lack of contentment. Regarding holiday gift giving, the goal should be intentionality and purpose. The Wise Men's gifts to Christ are cited as a model of intentional gift giving. The hosts provide six summarized principles for navigating the holidays, emphasizing finding joy in giving oneself away (selflessness). They acknowledge that stress and conflict are normal (not pathology) and that a biblical mindset promotes positively responding to stress (ustress).