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Open Pockets

by Ruthann Johnson

On Open Pockets, every other Thursday, we review stories from the Bible to discover principles that can help us manage our finances well. Being a “good” driver isn’t predicated on our ability to get from point A to point B quickly but on our ability to follow the rules of the road effectively. In the same way, being a good steward financially isn’t based on how well we save or how much we make or invest, it’s based on our ability to follow the financial principles edged in antiquity created by God himself, proven to be effective from generation to generation. The more biblical financial principles we know, understand, and apply to our lives, the better we become as Kingdom Financiers and Good Kingdom Stewards over the resources God has entrusted to us.

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  1. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . LONGEVITY: An Inheritance of Moral Stability

    After we’ve built a successful organization, how do we prepare the next generation to continue the work, so that what we’ve built doesn’t crumble after we’re gone? Scripture References: Proverbs 13:22 KJV, AMPC Ecclesiastes 2:19 VOICE 1 Samuel 3:13 EASY, NLT, AMP, AMPC 1 Samuel 2:22-36 MSG 1…

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  2. Kingdom Business Ethics . . .DIVINE ALLIANCES: Strategic Partnership - House of Representatives

    Partnership, when done with the right people, can advance our businesses, but we must be careful who we partner with. Scripture References: Joshua 24:15 AMP Proverbs 23:12 MSG Proverbs 11:15 MSG, TLB 2 Chronicles 20:35-37 AMPC, EASY, NLT, AMP . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast...

  3. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . SYSTEMATIC INFILTRATION: Strategically positioned

    God is systematically positioning Kingdom Ambassadors in the marketplace to infiltrate the systems of the world in order to bring about change. Scripture References: Daniel 6:23-28 EASY Daniel 6:3 EASY, CEB Daniel 6:28 TPT, AMPC . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host…

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  4. Kingdom Business Ethics . . .STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES: Kingdom Protocols

    Protocols need to be clearly communicated and reiterated. Scripture References: Daniel 1:4 NLT Daniel 1:3-5 MSG . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information…

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  5. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . REFORMATION: Don’t conform, reform.

    Reformation happens progressively. Scripture References: Romans 12:2 AMP, TPT, AMPC Proverbs 22:10 TPT Proverbs 24:23-25 MSG . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any…

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  6. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . LOYALTY: Wah sweet nanny goat ago run him belly

    Sometimes we allow the lure of success to cause us to declare independence from God. Let’s talk about it. Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 16:9 AMP, NKJV Proverbs 23:26-28 MSG 1 Peter 3:7 AMP. . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial...

  7. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . ENVIRONMENT: It’s time to change the environment around us

    We have a responsibility to contribute to the community where we conduct business. Scripture References: 1 Chronicles 11:7-8 NIV, AMPC, EASY . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications…

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  8. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . FAIRNESS: If it’s good for the Goose, it’s good for the Gander

    Do you find yourself bending the rules for high-profile clients? Are you socially, racially, or culturally biased? Let’s talk about it. Scripture References: James 2:1 TPT Proverbs 16:11 TPT Proverbs 24:23-25 AMP, EASY, TPT 1 Kings 3:28 ICB James 3:17 TPT, AMPC, EASY, NLT . . . . ....

  9. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . COMPASSION: The Danger of Ruthlessness

    Ethics is a business’s moral conscience. Do you still have a conscience? Or has your heart become callous? Scripture References: Obadiah Chapter 1 - AMP . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any...

  10. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . TRANSPARENCY: What does “full disclosure” look like?

    Are we open and honest in our business with no hidden agendas, allowing information to be easily understood without secrets? Scripture References: Joshua 9:3-6 NLT Joshua 9:22-23 NLT Joshua 9:27 NLT . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not…

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  11. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . RESPECT FOR LAWS: Being a Law-abiding citizen

    We can all agree that believers should not steal, among other obvious violations, but what about the others? Scripture References: Titus 3:1 PHILLIPS, MSG 1 Kings 21:1-8 EASY 1 Kings 21:8-10 MSG 1 Kings 21:17-19 EASY Proverbs 19:5 MSG Acts 5:1-9 AMP 1 Kings 21:20-21 EASY . . . . ....

  12. Kingdom Business Ethics . . .HONESTY: Honesty still is the best policy.

    “It’s only human to want to make a buck, but it’s better to be poor than a liar.” - Proverbs 19:22 MSG Scripture References: Proverbs 11:1 TPT, MSG Proverbs 11:6 CEV, ERV Proverbs 19:22 MSG, TPT Proverbs 20:14 MSG Proverbs 21:6 ERV, EASY, GNT, VOICE . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets...

  13. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . RESPECT: A Culture of Honor

    What would happen if we respected our coworkers and bosses the way we respect our ministerial leaders or church family? Scripture References: Titus 3:2 CEB, AMPC, CSB, VOICE Titus 3:1-2 TPT Titus 3:8 NLT, MSG Proverbs 22:11 CEV, VOICE Proverbs 20:8-9 MSG . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open...

  14. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . ACCOUNTABILITY: Systems of Accountability

    We win when we subject our lives to the counsel of God. Scripture References: Daniel 6:2 AMP, EASY, TPT, MSG, GW Daniel 6:1 TPT Daniel 8:27 AMP Proverbs 20:8-9 MSG . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible...

  15. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . LEADERSHIP: Who’s leading you?

    Scripture References: Proverbs 21:5 MSG 2 Kings 6:8 ICB 2 Kings 6:8-11 AMP Proverbs 24:5-6 MSG Proverbs 3:5-6 TPT, EASY . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information...

  16. Kingdom Business Ethics . . .INTEGRITY: Wear Integrity like a Garment

    Are you practicing integrity? Scripture References: Proverbs 10:9 KJV, AMPC, VOICE 1 Kings 9:4-8 NLT 1 Kings 10:4-5 NLT 1 Kings 10:5 AMP 1 Kings 10:14-15 AMP . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for…

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  17. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . The Right to be Protected

    Just as in the natural, citizens have rights; in the same way, we have rights as Kingdom Ambassadors in the marketplace. This includes the right to be protected. Scripture References: Proverbs 10:9 CEV, AMP Psalm 16:1 AMPC, TPT, TLB, VOICE Judges 2:13-15 AMP, TPT . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The...

  18. Kingdom Business Ethics . . . The Snare of Duplicity

    We live in a society that calls ‘evil’ ‘good’, and ‘good’ ‘evil’, so deception has become the order of the day. What does the Bible say about that, and how does it affect our finances? Scripture References: Proverbs 11:3 CEV . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or...

  19. Kingdom Business Ethics . .Building on the Right Foundation

    Are you building your business on the right foundation? Here are some intangibles that could potentially increase our company's operational costs. Scripture References: Proverbs 24:3-4 EASY Proverbs 11:26 TPT Proverbs 22:1 AMP Proverbs 11:18-19 TPT . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets...

  20. Financial Inspection . . .the numbers don't lie

    Did you know that God does inspections? Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:10 AMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By participating in…

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  21. Write the Vision and make it plain

    As we approach the end of the year, it's time to start planning for the next year. Please don't wait until January; do it now. Scriptures: Habakkuk 2:2 NLT, MSG, EASY . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and...

  22. Vision or Purpose attracts resources.

    You have to tell your money where to go. Scriptures: Ecclesisates 10:19 ISV, CJB, ERV . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By...

  23. Deal or NO Deal?

    How low are you willing to go for a dollar? If the enemy says, "Name your price," I hope you respond, "You can't buy me!" Scriptures: Numbers 22:1-7 NLT Numbers 24:10-13 MSG Numbers 31:1-2,7,9,15-16 NIV Proverbs 10:9 AMP, EASY, MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets...

  24. What's the rush?

    Are you shrewd or just a schemer? Scriptures: Proverbs 13:11 GW, AMP, EASY, NLT, NIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By...

  25. How long will you ignore it?

    What have you done with the talents God has given you? Scriptures: Matthew 25:29 AMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information disseminated. By...

  26. The Power of Management

    I believe that more comes as we manage well what has been entrusted to us. Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-23 EASY . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any…

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  27. Spiritual Financial Investment

    Hoarding all your money isn’t wise; you need the wisdom of God to know where to invest it so it can multiply. Scriptures: Proverbs 19:17 TPT, EASY, TLB Acts 10:2,4,31 AMPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors...

  28. Your provision won't fail

    When you’re between a rock and hard place, do you have a word from God that you’re standing on? Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:8-16 AMPC Proverbs 11:24-25 TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not...

  29. He multiplies your seed for sowing

    Are you intentional about giving? Do you give with expectancy? Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 EASY, TPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any implications of any information...

  30. The Power of Generosity

    Generosity is powerful. . . it's possible to give away and become richer. Let's talk about it. Scriptures: Proverbs 11:25 AMP, ERV, GNT Proverbs 11:24-25 TPT, TLB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are...

  31. Never go before the King empty-handed

    Have you ever wondered why they insist on us bringing an offering to the house of God? Scriptures: Deuteronomy 16:16-17 MSG, NLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any…

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  32. Realignment. . . it's a heart thing

    It's important that we maintain the right heart posture towards the things God allows us to attain. Scriptures: Exodus 12:35-36 NIV Exodus 32:3-4 AMPC Exodus 32:6 MSG Exodus 32:1 MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not…

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  33. Tearing down the idols

    What have you idolized? What do you revere more than God? So much so that you’re willing to compromise your integrity for it? Scriptures: 1 Kings 18:21 NLT, AMPC, MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and...

  34. The Magnitude of Obadiah's Sacrifice

    To the Obadiahs, be encouraged. Your sacrifice is not in vain. Scriptures: 1 Kings 18:3 AMPC 1 Kings 18:4 EASY 1 KINGS 18:12 GW . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible for any…

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  35. Financial Drought

    What happens when God allows you to experience a financial drought? Do you panic? Don't panic because He also has a way of positioning Obadiahs to help sustain you. Scriptures: 1 Kings 18:2-3 NLT 1 Kings 18:3 AMPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host…

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  36. Opportunity

    J.O.B. - "O" is for Opportunity. . .It's time to maximize the opportunities our job provides instead of complaining about it. Scriptures: Luke 16:10-12 NLT, EASY Luke 16:10-12 MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial...

  37. Jurisdiction

    J.O.B. - "J" is for Jurisdiction. In this episode, I charge you to govern your jurisdiction, complete your term, and wait for God to reassign you. Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:10 AMPC Jeremiah 1:5 TPT . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are…

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  38. Achan - Be Delivered, Be set free!

    Sometimes, we’re the problem. Sometimes we still have a bit of residue of Achan in us. Scriptures: Joshua 7:21 EASY Joshua 6:17-19 AMP Joshua 7:1 AMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not…

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  39. The Achan Syndrome

    Sometimes, we incur unnecessary financial trouble because we may have knowingly or unknowingly violated certain principles or instructions. Scriptures: Joshua 6:17-19 TPT Joshua 7:1 TPT, AMP Joshua 7:5 AMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or...

  40. Stick to the Plan

    Sometimes, we expend unnecessary resources because we decide to divert from the plan God gave us. In this episode, I talk about the importance of sticking to the plan and avoiding financial pitfalls as a result of that. Scriptures: Genesis 45:11 EASY, MSG Genesis 47:27 AMP Genesis 47:18, 23-24…

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  41. Mismanagement leads to Bondage

    Today we look at the story of Joseph and the importance of managing our resources well. Scriptures: Genesis 47:20-22 AMP, AMPC Genesis 47:22 MSG Genesis 41:28 MSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are...

  42. Issachar - He's like a donkey

    Brace Yourself It’s time to put the work in. Do you have the work ethic of a donkey? Scriptures: Genesis 49:14-15 EASY, AMP, NIV Proverbs 14:16 TPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****Disclaimer**** The Open Pockets Podcast and its host or subsidiaries are not financial advisors and are not responsible...

  43. The Issachar Anointing - A New Year's Charge

    We need the wisdom of God to know what to do, so on today's episode, we talk about the Issachar Anointing and positioning ourselves as we plan for the year ahead. Scriptures: 1 Chronicles 12:32 ERV, TLB, CEB James 3:13-16 EASY James 3:13-14 NLT Proverbs 14:12 TPT, NIV . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

On Open Pockets, every other Thursday, we review stories from the Bible to discover principles that can help us manage our finances well.

Being a “good” driver isn’t predicated on our ability to get from point A to point B quickly but on our ability to follow the rules of the road effectively. In the same way, being a good steward financially isn’t based on how well we save or how much we make or invest, it’s based on our ability to follow the financial principles edged in antiquity created by God himself, proven to be effective from generation to generation.

The more biblical financial principles we know, understand, and apply to our lives, the better we become as Kingdom Financiers and Good Kingdom Stewards over the resources God has entrusted to us.

HOSTED BY

Ruthann Johnson

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