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Jul 2024
1h 2m

God and Money (Re-release)

BibleProject Podcast
About this episode

What does an obedient follower of Jesus do with their money? In this re-release of one of our most popular episodes, Jon and Tim share the story of John Cortinez and Greg Baumer. Ambitious, driven, and financially successful, John and Greg meet in class at Harvard Business School, confident of the plans they have for their lives. But when a class project gives them a vision for how their money could be part of God's Kingdom here on Earth, everything changes.  

Timestamps

  • Chapter 1: Are You Telling Me We Don't Have to Tithe? (00:00-10:08)
  • Chapter 2: Meet John and Greg, a Couple of Harvard Grads (10:08-22:41)
  • Chapter 3: The Book Report That Changed Everything (22:41-37:58)
  • Chapter 4: Radical Generosity (37:58-51:48)
  • Chapter 5: The Genesis of Joy (51:48-59:22)
  • Chapter 6: Discovering True Riches (59:22-1:02:41)

Referenced Resources

Show Music

  • “Above a Cloud” by Ian Post
  • “Kalamazoo Kazoo” by Ofer Koren
  • “Wanderlust” by EFGR
  • “Life in Colour” by Flares
  • “Perseus” by Vis Major
  • “New Beginnings” by Greg McKay
  • BibleProject theme song by TENTS

Show Credits

Jon Collins produced and edited this episode. Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Dan Gummel served as field recording engineer. Tyler Bailey re-mastered and mixed this episode. Special thanks to Greg Baumer and John Cortinez.

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