Why Your Money Isn’t the Problem—Your Heart Is with Courtney Markley

Send us Fan MailWhat if the way you think about money is shaping your relationship with God more than you realize?In this episode of First and Focused, we sit down with Courtney Markley—speaker, author, and founder of the Center for Financial Discipleship—to unpack the deeper connection between faith and finances.Courtney shares her unexpected journey from the fashion industry into financial counseling, and how God used that pivot to lead her into a calling centered on heart transformation—not just financial behavior.We dive into the conversations most people avoid:Why money and faith are so emotionally charged What “financial discipleship” actually means The tension pastors feel when talking about generosity The truth behind “storing treasure in heaven” And how Christians can rethink legacy, giving, and stewardship We also explore her newest project, Idle Treasure, where she brings together leading voices like Randy Alcorn, John Rinehart, and Leo Sabo to challenge the way we think about wealth and impact.This conversation is honest, challenging, and deeply practical—if you’ve ever wrestled with money, purpose, or generosity, this episode is for you.Center for Financial Discipleship https://www.financialdiscipleship.center/The Heart of Money Podcast The Heart of Money - Podcast - Apple PodcastsIdle Treasure Series Idle Treasure: a Christian response to the wealth sitting in donor advised funds - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn  The Treasure Principle, Revised and Updated Edition: Randy Alcorn: 9780525615033 - Christianbook.comConnect with Mark – markgreaves.com