Most of us were taught that faith means "trying really hard to believe" — especially with our finances. But in the Bible-study-style episode, Bob & Linda unpack Hebrews 11, Romans 10:17, and Jesus' "abide" teaching to reveal a surprising truth:
👉 Biblical faith isn't mustered. It's received.
And once you see that, anxiety shrinks, striving stops, and finances shift.
Join Bob & Linda as they walk through their own misconceptions about faith, why effort-based Christianity wears us out, and how to let God grow real, evidence-bearing faith in your financial life.
This one is equal parts devotional, Bible study, and super pracitical conversation.
What We Cover
- Why "trying harder to have faith" never works
- What Hebrews 11 actually teaches about faith as "evidence"
- Linda's family devotions and how teaching Scripture unlocks new revelation
- The surprising connection between faith, abiding, and legal authority in Scripture
- How faith grows (and why it's not through willpower)
- Why community + hearing the Word matters
- What Noah, Sarah, and Abraham teach us about doing hard things "by faith"
- How to apply faith to money without resorting to wishful thinking
- Why budgeting, paying bills, and taking small obedient steps are acts of faith
- How to pray Scripture over your finances when you feel uncertain
Key Scriptures (NLT)
- Hebrews 11:1 — "Faith shows the reality of what we hope for…"
- Romans 10:17 — "Faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News…"
- Psalm 46:10 — "Be still and know that I am God."
- John 15 — Jesus' teaching on abiding
- James 1:22 — "Be doers of the word, not hearers only."
Memorable Moments
- "If faith is evidence, it can't originate from me."
- "Abiding produces fruit — not effort."
- "Sometimes the faith God gives you feels like hope… but with legs."
- "Faith without works is dead — but striving isn't a fruit of the Spirit."
Practical Takeaways
- Immerse yourself in Scripture and let God give you faith rather than trying to manufacture it
- Look for the "tiny mustard seed" God is already giving you
- Identify one Scripture that keeps getting highlighted — that may be where God wants you to act
- Don't avoid financial decisions out of fear; small steps are how faith grows
- Teach what you're learning (to kids, friends, spouse) — it expands revelation
Resource Mentioned
📘 Prayers for Finances (Free PDF) — Scripture-based declarations to build faith in your money life.
Grab it at: SeedTime.com/prayer
Episode Takeaway
You don't need more willpower — you need to abide, hear the Word, and act on what God gives you. Faith grows where striving stops.
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