MISC: Legalism vs Obedience
Steven Manuel, in a live talk recorded 10/30/21, speaks on the purpose of the Gospel, the urgency of obedience, and the contemporary’s church misuse of the terms “grace” and “legalism”. He shares insights about what’s happening in the church today, and how God-fearing families can respond. (0:00-9:00 is introduction to the Abraham’s Wallet audience.)
1 Dec 20211h 39min
HOME: How Should We Celebrate Holidays?
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the celebration of holidays (22:30): Biblical (25:00), patriotic (31:30), Christian-ish (36:00) (think Christmas and Easter), and totally UNChristian American holidays (1:01:45). There is a way to navigate each types for the good of your family. They also go into tangents about the moral implications of buying Nike sneakers (1:30), Steven’s newest credit card fetish (7:00), a USA Today article about Americans with no savings (12:00). What we know is that 1. God loves celebration, 2. We’re free to interpret these things and use them as we see fit, and 3. There is grace for us in the process!
24 Nov 20211h 12min
HOME: Leading Discipleship Groups
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss two kinds of groups: 1. A group in which you’re the designated leader and you’re shepherding men toward spiritual maturity, and 2. A group of peers who’re seeking God together. How can you participate with health and excellence so that the men around you sharpen you? They also discuss Alabama college football and the strange reality that is Disney World.
17 Nov 20211h 6min
HOME: How to Use a Family Vision Statement
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the many uses of a well-crafted Family Vision Statement (8:00). From affecting your finances (spending, saving, and giving), your physical space, your intellectual pursuits, the way you train your children, and your spiritual life, a Family Vision Statement can have a profound effect on a family. THERE’S ALSO A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT IN THIS EPISODE with a special discount offer for defining your own family vision! Steven and Mark also check in on Orator’s Corner (5:00), discuss the ideal home temperature, how Mark Zuckerberg chose the new name for the Facebook corporation (54:00) and what you should be serving for Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
10 Nov 202159min
HOME: What is worth losing your job over?
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel wade into piranha-filled waters by discussing the wave of firings and resignations resulting from mandates sweeping the land (8:00). What’s the Biblical stance? Can Daniel be a model for us? Where do matters of conscience come in? Lest you think it’s all serious, they also discuss Steven’s recent music recordings, a standout recent email, and how large a man’s underwear collection SHOULD be… so there’s that.
3 Nov 20211h 5min
DOUGH: Anderson Cooper Says No To Inheritance
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss Anderson Cooper (and Daniel Craig… and Kevin O’Leary)’s idea that inheritances are best given to anybody besides one’s children. We’re convinced… otherwise. Also, orator’s corner makes its return.
27 Okt 202145min
DOUGH: My Advisor Says…
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel respond to 3 diferrent accounts of “my advisor told me…” anecdotes from viewers: (25:00) 1. How much should I invest in my new business? 2. Should I put everything toward retirement when my family wants to invest in real estate? (38:15) 3. Should I dump all my money into a LIRP? (51:00) They also gab about run-ins with celebrities (1:00), BBQ updates (6:00), and Steven introduces a pet segment: Orators’ Corner (17:30).
20 Okt 20211h 7min
HOME: Finding Mentors and Being a Mentor
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the need for mentors, the Biblical paradigm of mentors/disciplers/spiritual parents, and give some tips for how to find them (32:00).
13 Okt 202149min
