About Shane Whybrew: Shane Whybrew is the Vice President of the Financial Wisdom Network at the Ron Blue Institute. With over 30 years of experience in development, fundraising, and pastoral roles, Shane has dedicated his career to helping others understand biblical financial wisdom and grow in their stewardship and generosity. His journey included pioneering financial principles at Grace Church in Noblesville, Indiana, and building a strong relationship with the Ron Blue Institute. Shane enjoys the sales process and takes pride in helping others impact their communities and the world through effective stewardship.

In this episode, Shawn and Shane Whybrew discuss:

• Biblical principles in financial decision-making
• The role of the church in financial stewardship
• Educational outreach by the Ron Blue Institute
• The 4H framework for financial wisdom

Key Takeaways:

• The Ron Blue Institute collaborates with eight large churches in the U.S. to pilot a financial discipleship program integrating biblical principles into church ministry, going beyond traditional stewardship sermons and financial classes.
• The 4H framework (Heart, Health, Habits, Hope) serves as a practical tool for individuals to make financial decisions that are aligned with their faith, using scriptural references to provide guidance and reinforce a biblically-informed approach to money management.
• Ron Blue advocates for five core principles of biblical financial management—spend less than you earn, avoid debt, build financial margin, set long-term goals, and give generously—that are universally applicable across all income levels and provide a solid foundation for achieving financial stability.
• Emphasizing the belief that all possessions are ultimately owned by God and that individuals are merely stewards of these resources, the Ron Blue Institute encourages a shift in financial behavior towards managing money wisely and aligning financial practices with Christian faith.

"All financial behavior follows a belief system... So what the 4H tool is represented to do is to take the way that we can talk about how you and I make financial decisions and align it with our faith." — Shane Whybrew

Connect with Shane Whybrew:

Website: www.ronblueinstitute.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewhybrew/

The Four Hs of Financial Wisdom: https://ronblueinstitute.com/fourhtool/

Get a free copy of Shawn’s book “The Priority of Retirement” here- https://www.retirewisepro.com/the-priority-of-retirement

Contact Shawn:

Website- https://www.retirewisepro.com/

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