Mining for Time: Recent Episodes
Ryan Garvey
Mining for Time explores the Christian pursuit of financial independence! By understanding biblical principles of money management, as well as life optimization strategies, listeners will learn how to honor God with their finances on their journey to financial independence... and the ultimate prize of time freedom! Learn more at https://www.miningfortime.com
God wants you to be rich! Don't believe it? Read His word
Ok, Ok, but it may not be what you think. Join us as we look to God's word at what true riches entail, and their eternal value that far outweighs any wealth we could accumulate in this life here on earth
As always, God bless and Mine On!
Happy National FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE DAY!!
In this episode I look explore some investing do's & don'ts, and unpack JL Collin's Simple Path to Wealth philosophy and stock series:
https://jlcollinsnh.com/stock-series/
You can listen to his interview on Choose FI: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/choosefi/id1187770032?i=1000384464380
Stock market got your emotions crashing? Take heart and listen to some positive encouragement with JL Collins' meditation:
https://youtu.be/OOGU94eL07E
Also check out Vanguard and M1 Finance to begin your investing journey today:
- https://investor.vanguard.com/home
- https://m1.com
As always: God bless and Mine on!
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I sit down with Travis Shelton, a financial coach, writer, speaker, podcaster, husband and father of 2. We discuss many topics including:
- the importance of having relationships with people who will challenge your beliefs
- the blessing of living generously
- aligning your money habits with your values
- establishing a legacy defined by purpose rather than profits
and much more!
You can check out Travis's show Meaning Over Money as well as his website https://travisshelton.com/
Remember to rate, review, follow and share the show, and as always: God bless and Mine On!
In this episode we unpack the process of creating healthy money habits. We examine some of the emotional and psychological factors at play when it comes to how we view and use money: your core values, roles, background, and identity.
Creating long lasting, impactful habits with money is more than mere behavioral change; it's identity change. Knowing what your values are - those non negotiables in life - is paramount to healthy money habits and financial health.
Please connect with us and check out additional resources at www.miningfortime.com
And if you're enjoying the content be sure to follow, review and leave us a 5 star rating. God bless and Mine On!
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In this episode we tackle the controversial topic of lending money to family? Should we do it, and if so, how? Is it better to give than to lend? How do I avoid hurting our loved ones with our gifts? Our good intentions aren't enough...
Let us look to God's word for wisdom and clarity on how and when to give to our loved ones, in a way that gives them dignity, and gives God the glory!
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God bless, and Mine on!
I speak with my friend Colin Frye about his experience in real estate investing, and discuss his "why" as well as his desire to use his investing income to live generously and glorify God.
Be sure to connect with us on our website: www.miningfortime.com , and leave us a review and 5 star rating!
God bless and Mine On!
I announce that after 4 years working full time in pest control, no longer am I killin' bugs - I'm now helping people slay their budgets as a Qube Coach! We tackle the tough questions like, "How do I know when I should leave my job?" and "How do I discover and prepare for my God given calling?"
We also do a deep dive into Qube Money, how it works and how you can sign up and get 2 months of Premium for FREE using promo code UNCOMMON. And be sure to check out the Uncommon Life Project podcast, and my upcoming interview with the guys!
You can also sign up for Qube coaching using these links:
- 90 min Power User Session (use code UNCOMMONP)
- Individual Coaching (use code UNCOMMONI)
finally, you can schedule a 20 min Discovery Call with Ryan here: Discovery Call
Thanks for listening and Mine On!
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She's back, ladies and gentlemen! My lovely wife Victoria and I recap the past year: life changes and our financial picture. We reflect on and give thanks for God's provision, and cast vision for this year - our goals and what lies ahead. Thanks for listening! Be blessed, and Mine On!
In this episode we explore the importance of designing - or envisioning - your FI life now, before you get there. We look at some principles from Dominick Quartuccio's book Design Your Future, in which he unpacks the process of escaping the "drift" through awakening, disrupting, and designing. We also look at the fun - and frightening - exercise of writing your own eulogy in order to break free from unhealthy habits and patterns, and cast vision for the life you can't wait to live into!
In this episode we unpack the biblical practice of tithing, exploring the biblical context, as well as the motives and resulting blessings of tithing.
I interview George Burns, the creator/co-founder of The Master's Purpose which seeks to empower Christian entrepreneurs and church leaders with biblical business development.
George and I discuss his personal story of becoming a coach, and what motivated individuals should look (out) for when looking for a great coach and/or program.
We also discuss biblical principles of business and wealth building, and the motives behind stewardship and generosity.
Lastly, we look back on a life lived with God's purposes in mind, and examine what a healthy approach to "retirement" looks like.
Be sure to explore the many free resources on George's website, and also check out his fantastic podcast: Entrepreneurs on Fire for Christ
Enjoy this conversation, and as always - God bless, and Mine On!
Here it is - my 1st ever interview! And who better to have an honest conversation with than my beautiful wife Victoria? We recount our love story, and reflect on how we prepared financially for marriage. We share honestly about our money "parties" and discuss our current financial management.
We also talk about how we got started on our FI journey, including the documentary that helped get us on the same page: https://www.playingwithfire.co/the-documentary/
I share several resources that have educate us and helped us to optimize our finances. You can read the seminal FIRE article from Mr Money Mustache: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/13/the-shockingly-simple-math-behind-early-retirement/
Looking for an excellent budgeting app? I'd recommend Dave Ramsey's Every dollar: https://www.everydollar.com/
And if you want to chop your grocery bill down, find delicious and affordable meals on the meal lime app: https://www.mealime.com/
Ultimately the pursuit of FI is a marathon - not a sprint - and an adventure that we daily surrender to the Lord. He alone knows what we truly need, and He alone can provide for our needs. We hope you will be inspired and empowered to start on your own FI journey as the Lord would lead you.
God bless, and mine on!
Introducing a new segment to our show: Time Diamonds! A shorter episode devoted to exploring an invaluable gem that adds more time or helps you make the most of the time you got! Todays #timediamond is the practice of meditation. We look at a biblical approach to meditation, and explore the financial and wellness.
Check out: https://www.headspace.com/meditation-101/what-is-meditation to sign up for a headspace account where you can enjoy guided meditation on a variety of topics, including coping with financial stress.
Also, JL Collins put out an excellent guided meditation to help calm your nerves during a stock market dip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOGU94eL07E
Thanks for listening, and Mine On!
Does God laugh at our plans? If not, how can we exercise a submissive heart in our planning as we pursue financial independence? This life is full of temptation to go our own way and make something for ourselves. But if God knows the plans He has for us, what role do we play in realizing these plans. Do we merely show up and drift through life, or can we take a proactive approach to mapping the course of our lives, while also remaining obedient to God's leading?
We look at the groundbreaking book Who Moved My Cheese? to explore the psychology of handling change, especially when it comes to our pursuit of FI. We also look at what God's word says about dealing with fear and placing our faith in God in every situation.
Spoiler! Change is opportunity for growth and great reward!
We look Dave's final 3 baby steps and explore strategies to hack college, optimize housing and build wealth.
see the following links mentioned in our episode:
- https://jlcollinsnh.com/2013/05/29/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/
- https://www.scholarships.com/
We examine baby steps 3 & 4 and take a hard look at a 3-6 month emergency fund, as well as the best investment principles.
In part 1 we examine Dave Ramsey's 1st 2 baby steps to assess the merits and shortcomings of his philosophy in aiding our pursuit of financial independence.
We dig into James Clear's Book Atomic Habits to explore the relationship of intentionally designed habits in attaining long term goals.
We look at the cure for anxiety: godliness and contentment in God. Let God free you from anxiety - especially as it pertains to your finances -as you daily proclaim His goodness, see yourself as valuable in His eyes, and seek 1st His kingdom and righteousness.
We look at Psalm 49 and the dangers and downfall of those who misplace their trust in wealth. On our FI journey may we guard our hearts from pride as we keep our eyes fixed on our eternal security in Heaven with Christ.
Here we look at your Why for pursuing financial independence, i.e. what is your primary motive? Your Why will guide your decisions and be your north star on your journey to achieving time freedom.
We address some criticisms of FI, and examine God's word to determine whether financial independence is a good and godly pursuit.
Welcome to Mining for Time, where we explore the Christian's journey to financial independence! Join us as we dig into topics of money mastery, life optimization, and biblical stewardship - all in the pursuit of our most valuable resource: time freedom!
This episode defines financial independence and how it is achieved. We look at ways to increase savings rate (https://www.fool.com/retirement/2019/10/27/this-is-how-much-the-average-american-saves-each-y.aspx). We address common misconceptions to FI and explore how FI helps us determine what matters most in life!