In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, I am pulling back the curtain on the silent budget killers: financial distraction and emotional numbing. I share a vulnerable solo reflection on the "Heart’s Ledger," recapping the powerful lessons of Season 4 while addressing how we often use physical transactions to fill spiritual voids.

Together, we explore why we turn to "hustle culture”, retail therapy, and even food to soothe our souls during times of global and personal stress. By looking at our finances as a mirror of our hearts, we discuss how to stop spending to forget and start investing to heal—moving from a cycle of "harvesting little" to repairing the holes in our spiritual purses.

You’ll Discover:

• The "Hustle" as a Shield: How keeping a crowded and crazy schedule is often an attempt to outrun underlying pain, anxiety, or depression.
• Retail Therapy vs. Spiritual Health: A look at how platforms like Amazon, social media, and even food delivery apps provide temporary dopamine hits that distract us from God’s peace.
• Financial Honesty: Why avoiding your bank statement is often an avoidance of the truth regarding where you are actually seeking comfort.

Featured Scripture:

Haggai 1:6 — "You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes but are not warm. You earn wages only to put them into a purse with holes in it."

Action Steps: This week, take time to sit in the silence and audit both your heart and your ledger to ensure you are practicing true stewardship:

• Perform a Spending Audit: Review your last 30 days of transactions and circle the purchases made out of boredom, sadness, or stress. Total these up to see the "tax" you are paying for your stress.
• Practice 15 Minutes of Silence: Dedicate time this week with no phone, no work, and no shopping. Ask God what you are trying to hide through your busyness and pray for the courage to be still.
• Repair the "Holes": Identify one area where you are "spending to forget" and replace that habit with a restorative practice, such as prayer or speaking with a therapist.

When holes in your heart are repaired, you don't need to add coins to a purse. True wealth begins within.

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In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, I sit down with Michele Thorburn, a strategic Human Resources Director with over 20 years of global expertise. Together, we explore the "Caregiver’s Paradox"—the reality of immigrant caregivers who provide high-end, luxury care for clients while navigating their own financial, cultural, and socioeconomic hurdles.

From her upbringing in South America to her advocacy for minority and women's rights, Michele shares how her "global soul" informs her leadership at Assisting Hands. This conversation serves as a powerful reminder that honoring God in business means ensuring that those who care for our elderly are themselves cared for with dignity, equity, and a true sense of belonging.

You’ll Discover:

• The Power of "Adopted" Family: Moving stories of finding community and mentorship in new lands, and how caregivers often become an integral part of the families they serve.
• Cultural Competency in Finance: The unique challenges immigrant workers face, including navigating complex systems like 401(k)s and dealing with the fear of financial loss.
• Leading with Compassion: Tactical ways to support a diverse workforce, such as acknowledging religious observances like Ramadan or Lent and providing "care for the caregiver" through physical and emotional wellness programs.

Featured Scripture

Leviticus 19:34

"The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God."

Action Step

This week, move from inspiration to intentional action with these steps:

1. Learn and Acknowledge: If you work alongside or employ immigrants, take a moment to learn one specific detail about their home culture or their journey to this country to foster true belonging.
2. Strategic Prayer: Specifically pray for the "strangers among us," asking for protection and peace for immigrant caregivers balancing heavy emotional labor with modern socioeconomic stresses.
3. Self-Care Check: If you are in a caregiving role, identify one way to "take care of you" this week—whether through stretching, rest, or seeking support—so you can continue to care for others.

By honoring the dignity of every worker, we prove that in God's house, everyone belongs!

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In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re bridging the gap between divine inspiration and daily execution. I sat down with a decorated leader and a member of my own family, my brother Mitchell Tull II, to unpack why a strategic plan is a spiritual necessity for anyone looking to master their money and their calling.

With 24 years of service in the U.S. Army, Mitchell has navigated the unique military life cycle—from that first paycheck in basic training to the complexities of retirement. Together, we discuss how the discipline of a soldier translates to the discipline of a kingdom steward, the resilience needed for the "messy middle" of deployments, and why successful implementation of God's financial downloads creates a lasting legacy for the next generation.

You’ll Discover:

• Combat vs. Financial Readiness: Understanding how the physical and mental toughness of a soldier must be applied to the science of ratios in your bank account.
• Worship Through Discipline: How maintaining a singular focus to please "the one who enlisted you" serves as a profound act of agreement with God’s path for your finances.
• Strategic Stewardship: Why staying the course through 20+ years of service leads to a stronger testimony of excellence and provides a foundation of security for your family.

Featured Scripture:

2 Timothy 2:3-4 — "You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please Him who enlisted him as a soldier."

Action Step:

This week, move one "shelf idea" into the active lane with these practical and spiritual steps:

1. Conduct an After-Action Report (AAR): Identify the one recurring expense or "star card" equivalent that has been compromising your financial mission for months.
2. Discharge the Entanglement: Write down the three smallest immediate steps needed to eliminate that debt or leak and put them on your calendar for this week.
3. Pray for Spirit-Led Strategy: Ask the Holy Spirit for the specific blueprint for your transition or current "deployment," requesting both the discipline to follow through and the discernment to trust His plan over your own.

Small steps today make execution—not just inspiration—your kingdom legacy.

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In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we are dismantling the uncomfortable "dirty" feeling many people of faith associate with selling. I sat down with 40-year sales veteran and master sales coach Thomas Ellis to explore how sales is not about pushing a product, but a noble extension of our faith and a direct form of serving our neighbor.

Together, we unpack how to shift your mindset from "selling" to "helping" and why standing firm on your pricing is actually an act of high-level stewardship. From overcoming the "slick" salesman stereotype to navigating the emotional landscape of business, we discuss how to grow your bank account with integrity, confidence, and a servant’s heart.

You’ll Discover:

• The "Help" Mindset: Why reframing the word "sell" to "help" shifts your focus toward problem-solving and changes your entire business mindset.
• Pricing as Stewardship: Why undercharging for your services is a poor use of the gifts God gave you and how it undervalues your unique education and expertise.
• Investment vs. Cost: How shifting your language to focus on "investment" highlights the future return for the client rather than a simple loss of funds.

Featured Scripture:

Colossians 3:23 — "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."

Action Steps:

This week, audit your "help" pitch and your pricing structure to ensure they reflect the value of your calling:

1. Audit Your Pricing: Review your current rates and ask yourself if they reflect your years of experience and training. If you are undercharging out of fear, adjust your pricing this week.
2. Break Down the Value: List the specific outcomes and benefits a client receives for their investment. Clearly explaining what is included makes the price a secondary concern to the value provided.
3. Pray for a Servant's Eyes: Before your next meeting, ask God to let you see the person as He does and allow your service to be a genuine solution to their need.

When you shift your mindset from selling to helping and stand confidently in the value of your gifts, you transform your business into a vessel for service and stewardship.

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In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re bridging the gap between divine inspiration and daily execution. I sat down with my marketing consultant and strategic powerhouse, Dawn Foster, owner of D. Foster Marketing, to unpack why a strategic plan is a spiritual necessity for anyone looking to master their money and their calling.

From overcoming the "safety" of the idea phase to understanding why business systems are an act of worship, we explore how to move past stagnant visions into tangible results. Together, we talk about the discipline required to stay obedient to God's downloads, the resilience needed for the "messy middle," and how successful implementation creates a greater kingdom impact through tithing and job creation.

You’ll Discover:

• The Bridge Between What and How: Why having a vision is only the start, and why implementation is simply faith in motion.
• The "Idea Land" Trap: Understanding why many kingdom businesses fail to launch, because it feels safer to talk about plans than to risk failure through action.
• Worship Through Systems: How showing up Monday through Friday to execute a plan is a profound act of agreement with God’s path for your life.
• Navigating the Messy Middle: Tactical advice for maintaining momentum when initial excitement wears off, and the hard work begins.
• Strategic Stewardship: Why more successful implementation leads to greater tithing and a stronger testimony of excellence in the marketplace.

Featured Scripture:

James 2:17 — "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."

Action Step:

This week, move one "shelf idea" into the active lane with these practical and spiritual steps:

• Identify the one business or financial goal you’ve been talking about for months.
• Write down the three smallest immediate steps needed to start and put them on your calendar for this week.
• Pray for a spirit-led strategy, asking the Holy Spirit for the specific blueprint and the discipline to follow through.

Small steps today make execution—not just inspiration—your kingdom legacy!

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In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re talking real faith, real caregiving, and real stewardship. I sat down with my father, Reverend Mitchell D. Tull Sr., to unpack the emotional, financial, and spiritual weight of supporting aging parents — especially when money wasn’t openly discussed in their generation.

From navigating the traditions of the Silent Era to coordinating long-term care, inheritance, and family obligations, we explore how caregiving becomes a ministry of obedience, sacrifice, and honor. Together, we talk about the faith required to support elderly parents, the financial realities of long-term care, and the importance of preparing the next generation with clarity instead of secrecy.

You’ll Discover:

• How secrecy around finances created generational gaps in knowledge, planning, and inheritance.
• Why prayer, obedience, and Scripture become essential tools for caregiving decisions (not just budgeting).
• From medical bills to emotional labor, how caregiving impacts finances, careers, and health — especially for the Sandwich Generation.
• How open communication protects families from confusion and conflict around wills, assets, and long-term care plans.
• Why Scripture frames caregiving as obedience and legacy, not just responsibility.

Featured Scripture:

1 Timothy 5:8 — “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Action Step:

This week, take one practical and spiritual step toward intergenerational financial clarity:

• Research average assisted living or in-home care costs in your city
• Review your parents' (or your own) long-term care plans
• Spend time in prayer asking God for wisdom, provision, and peace as a caregiver

Small steps today make stewardship — not secrecy — the family legacy!

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Yahweh’s Money, Shay Cook sits down with one of the most influential voices in her life — her mother, Reverend Lana Tull — to explore what it truly means to raise righteous daughters rooted in faith, financial wisdom, and service.

Together, they unpack how biblical principles, intentional mentorship, and community engagement shape young women into confident, capable stewards of both their resources and their calling. From Proverbs 22:6 to real-world lessons learned through decades of service, this conversation reminds us that the greatest inheritance we can pass down is character — not cash.

With nearly 60 years of service in Girl Scouts, Reverend Tull shares how faith-driven leadership, entrepreneurship, and volunteerism create a foundation that prepares girls for life far beyond the classroom — from managing money to walking boldly in purpose.

You’ll Discover:

• Why raising financially fit daughters begins with purpose, scripture, and stewardship.
• How time, talent, and treasure are all expressions of faithful giving.
• The role of community service in building confidence, discipline, and leadership.
• How Girl Scouts teaches entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and legacy building.
• Why presentation, integrity, and confidence matter in faith and career.

Key Scripture

Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it.”

This verse anchors the episode, reminding parents and mentors that early investments in faith, finances, and service yield lifelong fruit.

Action Step

Choose one intentional practice to model for a young person this season — whether it’s opening a savings account together, setting aside time to serve your community, or having an honest conversation about giving, saving, and stewardship.

If you’re a parent, mentor, or leader, consider how faith-based financial guidance and volunteer opportunities can strengthen confidence, character, and long-term stability — not just in individual lives, but across families, teams, and communities.

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In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re preparing for a financial breakthrough in 2026 by exploring the habits, faith practices, and workplace support systems that create lasting financial wellness.

Host Shay Cook, CEO & Founder of Crusaders for Change®️, LLC, is joined by Client Success Manager Bethany Hawkins and Lead Financial Counselor Adriana Lopez for an honest panel conversation on stewardship, discipline, and healing our relationship with money.

Together, they discuss why financial freedom isn’t just about budgeting — it’s about awareness, preparation, mindset, and spiritual grounding. From practical debt strategies and saving habits to the growing importance of employer-supported financial wellness programs, this episode offers guidance for individuals and organizations ready to step into 2026 with wisdom and intention.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How faith-based principles support budgeting, saving, and long-term planning
• Why awareness of spending and debt is the first step toward financial healing
• Practical ways to stop accumulating debt and build consistency
• How tithing, saving, and giving can start small and grow over time
• Why financial wellness programs benefit both employees and employers

Featured Scripture

Psalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

Action Step

Choose one small money habit to practice consistently in 2026 — tracking spending, automating savings, or pausing before purchases. If you’re a leader, consider how financial wellness support could strengthen your team and workplace culture.

Learn more about Crusaders for Change, LLC, and how their financial wellness programs support individuals and organizations at crusaders4change.org.

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