{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Faith isn't what you think it is (Bible Study)","description":"Most of us were taught that faith means "trying really hard to believe" \u2014 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: \ud83d\udc49  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 \u201ctrying harder to have faith\u201d never works What Hebrews 11 actually teaches about faith as \u201cevidence\u201d Linda\u2019s 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\u2019s not through willpower) Why community + hearing the Word matters What Noah, Sarah, and Abraham teach us about doing hard things \u201cby faith\u201d 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 \u2014 \u201cFaith shows the reality of what we hope for\u2026\u201d Romans 10:17 \u2014 \u201cFaith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News\u2026\u201d Psalm 46:10 \u2014 \u201cBe still and know that I am God.\u201d John 15 \u2014 Jesus\u2019 teaching on abiding James 1:22 \u2014 \u201cBe doers of the word, not hearers only.\u201d   Memorable Moments \u201cIf faith is evidence, it can\u2019t originate from me.\u201d \u201cAbiding produces fruit \u2014 not effort.\u201d \u201cSometimes the faith God gives you feels like hope\u2026 but with legs.\u201d \u201cFaith without works is dead \u2014 but striving isn\u2019t a fruit of the Spirit.\u201d   Practical Takeaways Immerse yourself in Scripture and let God give you faith rather than trying to manufacture it Look for the \u201ctiny mustard seed\u201d God is already giving you Identify one Scripture that keeps getting highlighted \u2014 that may be where God wants you to act Don\u2019t avoid financial decisions out of fear; small steps are how faith grows Teach what you\u2019re learning (to kids, friends, spouse) \u2014 it expands revelation    Resource Mentioned   \ud83d\udcd8 Prayers for Finances (Free PDF) \u2014 Scripture-based declarations to build faith in your money life. Grab it at: SeedTime.com\/prayer   Episode Takeaway You don\u2019t need more willpower \u2014 you need to abide, hear the Word, and act on what God gives you. Faith grows where striving stops. BONUS: Ever dreamt of hanging out with us for 6 weeks in your small group or church? Head to https:\/\/seedtime.com\/true for details or shoot us a DM on Instagram (http:\/\/instagram.com\/seedtime).     If you haven\u2019t checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https:\/\/seedtime.com\/smrl\/), we think you\u2019ll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as \u201ca money book for people who don\u2019t read money books.\u201d  You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https:\/\/SeedTime.com\/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide.  ","author_name":"SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich","author_url":"https:\/\/seedtime.com","html":"