Stock Market Investing for Beginners: 3 Steps to Invest TODAY (Even with $20!) [Ep 3]

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Do you want to break free from the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and build lasting financial security? In this episode of Eternal Wealth, Shani Tené dives deep into the story of Michelle, a single mom tired of the struggle. Learn how to apply biblical principles to your finances, just like the Parable of the Talents. Shani shares 3 actionable steps to get started investing today.

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Investing, Money Management, Christian Finance, Bible, Generational Wealth, Financial Freedom, Debt Free, Budgeting, Single Mom, how to invest, investing for beginners, how to start investing, what stocks to buy, index funds, index fund, what is an index fund

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

Money Talk Series Overview

1. Introduction and Overview (0:00 – 0:15):
   • Introduction to the episode of Eternal Wealth.
   • The focus of the episode is on investing basics and steps to get started.

Mystery Guest

2. Introduction to a Real-life Case (0:15 – 0:30):
   • Mention of Michelle, a listener, aiming to break generational curses through investing.
   • Michelle’s story is tied into the biblical teachings of the episode.

Bible Story

3. Parable of the Talents (0:30 – 0:55):
   • The episode references the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-30.
   • The story illustrates the rewards for wise investment and stewardship of money.

Tip #1

4. Open a Brokerage Account (0:55 – 1:12):
   • Step one is to open a brokerage account.
   • Vanguard is recommended as a preferred brokerage for beginners due to low fees and ease of use.

Tip #2

5. Set a Budget and Micro-Investing (1:12 – 1:35):
   • Setting a budget for investing, starting as low as $1.
   • Micro-investing explained as investing small amounts regularly.
   • The importance of consistency and treating investment like a bill is emphasized.

FREE Tool to Boost Investing

6. Free Investing Guide (1:35 – 1:55):
   • Partnership with Coachline for a free “Get Started With Stocks” guide.
   • The guide offers actionable steps on understanding stocks, budgeting, and opening a brokerage account.
   • Subscription to Eternal Wealth required to access the guide, available at shawntonate.com.

Tip #3

7. Pick and Buy One Stock (1:55 – 2:20):
   • Recommended strategy is to keep it simple by picking one stock, specifically an index fund.
   • Explanation of index funds using the analogy of a bag of Skittles containing multiple companies.
   • The suggested beginner-friendly index fund is VOO, tracking the S&P 500, offering diversified investment in top companies with average returns of 10% and over 20% this year.

Recap

8. Summary of Steps (2:20 – 2:35):
   • Recap of the three investment steps:
     1. Open a brokerage account (Vanguard recommended).
     2. Set a budget and invest consistently.
     3. Pick one stock or index fund (VOO suggested).

BONUS Weekly Action

9. Weekly Action Step (2:35 – 2:50):
   • The action for the week is to open a brokerage account with Vanguard.
   • Encouragement to comment on the choice of brokerage account.

Prayer

10. Closing Prayer (2:50 – 3:10):
    • Prayer for listeners to overcome fear, find clarity, and experience financial growth.
    • Invitation to pray for a relationship with God and a welcome to new believers in Christ.
    • A call to celebrate new faith decisions and encouragement to visit shawntonate.com for a special gift.
11. Outro and Subscription Reminder (3:10 – 3:30):
    • Reminder to subscribe to the podcast and join the exclusive community at shawntonate.com.
    • Closing message with a farewell and promotion of the website for more resources.

TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

0:53 Episode Topic

2:04 Money Talk Series Overview

3:25 Mystery Guest

6:50 Bible Story

12:23 Step #1

13:32 Step #2

16:14 FREE Tool to Boost Investing

17:23 Step #3

19:53 Recap

21:03 BONUS Weekly Action

21:34 Prayer

24:15 Outro

TRANSCRIPT

(0:00) My parents died in the just getting by stage, (0:04) and I refuse to let that be my story. (0:06) I’m breaking the curse, (0:09) because money has constantly been an issue in my family. (0:12) Never having enough and living paycheck to paycheck (0:15) was the norm for me too.

(0:17) But I declare that the generational curse stops with me. (0:21) The generational curse stops with you, Michelle. (0:24) And for everyone listening, (0:26) the generational curse stops with you.

(0:29) Eternal wealth is our new narrative, (0:31) and it all starts now (0:32) with investing financially and spiritually. (0:38) What’s up? (0:39) I’m your favorite money coach, Shani Tanay. (0:41) Welcome back to Eternal Wealth, where finance meets faith.

(0:46) If you’re new here, be sure to click that subscribe button, (0:49) because you are not gonna wanna miss another episode. (0:53) But in today’s episode, (0:54) we are talking all about how to get started (0:57) with investing in stocks. (1:00) And make sure you stick around to the end, (1:02) because I’ll also share one resource (1:04) that will help you get started with investing quicker, (1:06) and one action that you can take this week (1:09) to see immediate results with investing.

(1:12) So I have a question for you guys. (1:15) Have you ever wanted to start investing, (1:17) but you were unsure maybe where to start? (1:20) Like you heard that you might have to have (1:22) a lot of money to invest. (1:24) Like I can’t invest because I don’t have enough money.

(1:26) Mm. (1:27) Or maybe it just seems so hard to invest, (1:30) so you just haven’t done it. (1:32) Mm.

(1:33) Or maybe you feel like you need (1:35) to have a lot of skills to invest. (1:37) Like you see those charts and those graphs and those lines, (1:39) and you’re like, I gotta understand all that. (1:41) Mm.

(1:42) Or maybe you’ve just heard so much stuff about investing (1:46) that you don’t know what to do. (1:48) And that, my friend, is what we call analysis paralysis. (1:51) You just stuck like Chuck, okay? (1:54) We don’t want none of that.

(1:55) But whatever the case may be, (1:57) you are in the right place, (1:59) and all of those things are just myths (2:01) that we’re gonna bust today, okay? (2:04) But right now, we are in a series called Money Talk (2:07) where we’re normalizing talking about money. (2:10) Because if we’re honest with ourselves, (2:12) money isn’t something we just naturally talk about. (2:14) Growing up, people didn’t talk about money.

(2:16) Friends don’t talk about money. (2:18) Like nobody’s talking about money, (2:19) which is so weird to me because we gotta talk about it (2:22) if we want to be able to make more of it. (2:25) We’re giving people an opportunity to share their stories, (2:28) to get real help.

(2:29) And so with that, (2:31) we’re, listeners are submitting anonymous stories, (2:34) meaning I don’t know who they are, (2:35) you don’t know who they are, (2:37) completely anonymous, (2:38) where they can share their story and seek help. (2:41) And so on this episode, (2:42) I’m going to share their story (2:44) and then give them real life help. (2:46) So if you want help, (2:48) go to the link in the description, (2:50) submit your anonymous story, (2:51) and you can see if you will be our next mystery guest.

(2:55) Again, your identity will not be revealed (2:57) when you submit it. (2:58) I won’t even know who you are. (2:59) So for today, (3:01) our mystery guest is a female.

(3:05) She’s 39 years old. (3:07) She’s a single mom. (3:08) She’s a therapist who makes around $85,000 a year (3:12) with a monthly expenses around $4,000 (3:15) and lives in the Midwest of United States.

(3:19) Obviously her identity has been concealed (3:21) for privacy reasons, (3:23) but we will call her Michelle. (3:26) So here is what Michelle has to say. (3:28) My parents did the best that they could, (3:31) but they definitely didn’t know everything.

(3:34) Living paycheck to paycheck, (3:36) working overtime, (3:37) juggling more than one job was the norm in my house. (3:41) My parents were both teachers (3:43) and all they did was work. (3:45) My dad was a musician on top of being a teacher (3:47) and he was constantly on the go (3:49) and my mom stayed home for a while, (3:52) but eventually she went back to teaching.

(3:54) At when I was 15, (3:55) I got my first job at Burger King (3:58) and haven’t been without a job since. (4:01) I had my son at 18 (4:02) and from then on, (4:04) it was a relentless cycle of working one job (4:07) while going to school, (4:09) experiencing the same paycheck to paycheck struggle (4:12) that my parents did. (4:14) At one point I juggled three jobs (4:16) and still couldn’t make ends meet.

(4:19) The only time I felt stable (4:20) was when I worked a contract position (4:22) with the government earning $50 an hour plus per diem. (4:26) But when that program ended, (4:28) I found myself right back where I started. (4:31) Today at age 39, (4:33) I’m still living paycheck to paycheck, (4:36) but I wanted to change.

(4:38) I needed to change. (4:39) I took a new job because I needed more consistent income (4:43) because before that I was with a company (4:45) where money came in and went out just as quickly, (4:48) leaving nothing to save. (4:50) Now I’m starting from zero again, (4:52) but I don’t have to pay all the bills anymore.

(4:54) I need to contribute, (4:56) but I’m not the one solely responsible for everything, (4:59) which feels like a relief. (5:00) I also am making more in this job (5:02) and so now with the extra money, (5:04) I wanna build wealth. (5:06) I don’t just wanna be okay or be like my parents (5:09) because I don’t want that for myself anymore.

(5:11) I’m trying to break the curse. (5:13) My parents died in the just getting by stage (5:17) and I refuse to let that be my story. (5:20) At 39, I’m ready to change my future (5:23) and build a legacy of financial security and independence.

(5:26) I know I should invest, (5:28) I just don’t know where to start. (5:31) Help. (5:32) Wow, that is a lot to unpack.

(5:36) Thank you so much, Michelle, for sharing your story. (5:39) There’s so many things I can personally relate to (5:43) and if there was any part of Michelle’s story (5:47) that resonated with you, (5:49) put a hashtag I feel you in the comments. (5:52) Like for me, I felt it in my core when you said, (5:57) my parents died in the just getting by stage (6:00) and I refuse to let that be my story.

(6:03) I’m breaking the curse. (6:06) That is so good (6:07) because money has constantly been an issue in my family. (6:11) Never having enough and living paycheck to paycheck (6:13) was the norm for me too (6:15) but I declare that the generational curse stops with me.

(6:19) The generational curse stops with you, Michelle (6:22) and for everyone listening, (6:24) the generational curse stops with you. (6:27) Eternal wealth is our new narrative (6:29) and it all starts now (6:30) with investing financially and spiritually (6:34) and so I’ve built an investment portfolio (6:36) that now funds my life (6:38) and I started from nothing (6:40) and if I started from nothing, (6:41) you can do the same with these three steps (6:44) that I’m gonna share today (6:45) and so before we get into the three steps, (6:48) let’s take a look at a Bible story (6:51) because it’s story time. (6:54) So the parable of the talents (6:55) found in Matthew 25 verses 14 through 30 (7:00) is basically the story of there’s a master (7:04) and he’s going on this long journey away (7:07) and he doesn’t wanna take all his money with him (7:09) because he’s packing, right? (7:10) And so he’s like, he has these three servants (7:13) so he’s like, okay, I’m gonna go ahead (7:15) and give my money to these three servants (7:17) so they can watch over it while I’m gone.

(7:20) So the first servant receives five talents (7:23) and in this case, we’re back in the days (7:25) so talents is basically equivalent to a large sum of money. (7:29) So let’s just say he gets five stacks in this case, okay? (7:32) Five Gs, $5,000, okay? (7:34) The second servant receives three talents, AKA $3,000 (7:39) and the third servant receives only one talent, $1,000 (7:44) and I’m sure it’s way more than these numbers I’m making up (7:47) but for the sake of example, right? (7:49) So basically the gist is servant one gets the most, (7:53) two gets the second most and one gets the least, okay? (7:56) And so the master goes off on his trip, (8:00) he’s having a ball, right? (8:02) And so while he’s gone, the first two servants (8:05) invest the money and they double their holdings. (8:09) The third servant, he’s fearing risk and he’s scared (8:14) and so what he does, he starts to dig and dig and dig (8:18) and he starts to bury his money in the ground.

(8:22) Y’all, he dug a hole and put the money in there. (8:24) And so when the master gets back, it’s on and popping. (8:27) So when the master comes back, he’s like, (8:30) okay, first two servants, awesome job.

(8:33) You guys were wise, you invested and he’s praising them (8:37) and he’s saying that they’re good and faithful servants (8:40) and then the master looks over to the third servant (8:43) knowing he tripping. (8:45) And so he confronts him and he’s like, what’s good? (8:48) No, no, but he confronts him and he’s like, you’re lazy. (8:52) Like what you did was unacceptable.

(8:55) Like you saw what they did (8:56) but you’re going over there and burying your stuff. (8:58) And so what the master does is he ends up taking the money (9:02) from the third servant and gives it to the first servant (9:06) who has the most. (9:08) And so it’s like, okay, he started with the least, (9:11) ended with the least and the one who started with the most (9:14) ended with the most because he was good (9:16) with what he was given, okay? (9:18) And so this basically kind of illustrates (9:20) like to whom much is given, much will be required.

(9:23) And so third servant literally dropped the whole ball, (9:27) the whole court, the whole thing, right? (9:28) And so the key concept in this story is found in verse, (9:34) in Matthew chapter 25, verse 29, (9:37) to those who use well what they are given, (9:39) even more will be given and they will have an abundance (9:44) from those who do nothing, (9:46) even what little they have will be taken away. (9:50) Pause for the cause y’all. (9:51) Like, phew, this is, the Bible is juicy.

(9:55) Like the Bible is juicy. (9:57) So basically it’s saying, if you use your money wisely, (10:01) you will get more of it. (10:03) If you don’t do nothing, meaning inaction, (10:07) inaction is not good, ladies and gentlemen.

(10:09) Doing nothing with your money, being scared to invest (10:12) and not doing anything is worse than trying and failing, (10:16) which you won’t fail because I’m gonna give you all the tea. (10:19) But that’s the gist of this story. (10:21) This verse speaks to the idea (10:24) that those who use their money wisely will be rewarded (10:27) while those who don’t will lose what they have.

(10:31) So if you’re struggling to get money, (10:32) you’re continually having money slip through your fingers, (10:35) things are never working out with you financially, (10:37) think about what you’re doing with your money. (10:39) Where is your treasure? (10:41) Is your treasure in things that you don’t need? (10:44) Are you spending it? (10:45) Are you wasting it? (10:45) Are you not investing it? (10:46) Are you not stewarding it the way that God (10:48) is clearly telling us in the Bible (10:50) for what to do with our money? (10:51) If you’re not doing those things, (10:53) then yes, that makes sense (10:54) while you’re having a hard time with money. (10:56) You got to manage your money wisely, (10:59) meaning invest it and grow it and steward it wisely (11:01) if you want to see more of it.

(11:04) And so the key takeaways in this story is one, stewardship. (11:09) We, meaning you, are responsible for what you are giving. (11:13) You are responsible for what you’re giving, (11:16) not your mama, not your daddy, not your sister, (11:18) not your brother, not your cousin, not your friend.

(11:20) You listening to this podcast are the one (11:23) who is responsible for using what you are giving. (11:27) Secondly, growth. (11:29) You are expected to grow and develop (11:32) what you have been entrusted with.

(11:34) Again, you. (11:36) Three, fear versus action. (11:39) Taking initiative and using your resources wisely (11:42) is rewarded while fear and inaction lead to loss.

(11:47) So you have to put risk aside, fear aside. (11:52) Fear is not real. (11:54) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, (11:56) but of power, love, and of a sound mind.

(11:58) Like you got to release the fear (12:00) and you just got to dive in. (12:02) So let’s talk about how we can be like the first two servants (12:06) and invest your money to make it grow. (12:10) You don’t want to be servant three, y’all, okay? (12:12) If you’re servant three, (12:13) this is the last day you’re servant three.

(12:15) You one and two, and we always gonna be one (12:17) because we won with God. (12:19) But anywho, so the first step to investing (12:23) is going to be opening up a brokerage account. (12:28) So a brokerage account is basically a bank, (12:31) but it’s specifically for stocks.

(12:33) It’s where you buy and sell your stocks. (12:36) And so a brokerage pretty much acts as the middleman (12:39) to allow you to be able to purchase the stock. (12:42) And so selecting the right brokerage (12:45) is very, very, very important (12:47) because you wanna make sure you’re factoring in (12:49) one that’s easy to use, that’s beginner friendly, (12:53) the one that has the lowest fees, (12:55) the one that’s easy to access.

(12:57) It has a mobile version. (12:59) There’s all of these things, right? (13:00) But guess what? (13:00) I already did the research for you. (13:02) My favorite brokerage is Vanguard.

(13:04) It is one of the best. (13:06) It has the lowest fees, some of the lowest fees, (13:08) and it’s just a great brokerage (13:10) to start off for beginners. (13:12) And so opening up at a brokerage account, (13:14) it’s free, it’s fast, it’s easy, okay? (13:17) And so just check the link in the description (13:19) so you can open up your free brokerage account today.

(13:23) And we’ll talk about how to use it and all that good stuff. (13:26) But once you have an account, we’re gonna need to fund it, (13:29) which leads us to step number two. (13:32) Step number two is setting a budget.

(13:35) So you’re always like, okay, (13:37) how much should I even invest? (13:39) Like that’s one of the biggest, (13:40) the number one questions I get. (13:41) And guess what, y’all? (13:42) You can get started with as little as $1. (13:46) So all that nonsense around, (13:48) I don’t got enough money to invest, (13:50) out the door, kick it out the door, false, not of us, okay? (13:55) Because you can get started with $1.

(13:57) We call this micro-investing, meaning micro, small. (14:00) You can invest with little amounts of money, (14:03) and then you can start to work your way up (14:04) to larger investments. (14:05) This is really good if you’re like scared (14:07) of the stock market, which fear’s not real, (14:09) but again, we’re humans.

(14:11) Or if you’re like hesitant to get started, (14:13) micro-investing is great (14:14) because you can start with small amounts. (14:16) And once you start to see those returns, (14:18) you’re gonna wanna put more money. (14:20) But micro-investing is basically the act of investing (14:22) very small amounts of money over time (14:25) instead of big lump sums all at once.

(14:28) It’s basically the same as like putting all your spare change (14:31) in a piggy bank. (14:32) So any extra money you’re gonna be investing. (14:35) It’s simple.

(14:36) So basically all you need to do is select an amount of money (14:39) that you want to invest, and each month set that aside. (14:43) So whether it’s $5, $10, 20, 100, 1,000, 10,000, (14:48) whatever the number is, pick a number, (14:50) set it aside when you get paid, and invest it. (14:54) And I’ll talk about how.

(14:55) But the key is consistency. (14:57) You must treat this investment like it’s a bill, (15:00) like it’s your light bill, it’s your water bill, (15:03) it’s your rent, it’s your mortgage. (15:05) This investment has to be treated like a bill (15:07) because if it’s not, you’re not going to set it aside.

(15:10) You must pay this investment every month (15:14) the same way you must pay your light bill every month. (15:18) That way you can ensure you invest. (15:20) So choose a realistic number (15:22) that you feel comfortable with.

(15:24) And again, it could be five, 10, 15, (15:26) whatever the number is, be realistic, (15:29) set that aside, and save that for investing. (15:32) What we just want to do is get in the habit of investing. (15:36) And like I mentioned, once you see the results, (15:38) you’re going to be jumping and jiving and hollering (15:41) because you’re going to be able to see the fruits.

(15:44) Sometimes we have to see results (15:46) before we actually go all in, (15:48) and I’m totally okay with that (15:49) because this is a new territory for you guys. (15:51) So start small, and when you see those results, (15:53) trust me, you’re going to want to increase (15:55) those amounts over time. (15:57) So before we get into what stock to actually buy (16:01) and how to buy it in the third step, (16:03) let’s check out something from one of our partners (16:06) that will help you get started with investing, (16:10) and it’s totally free, so check this out.

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(17:11) It has everything we’re discussing today, plus more, (17:14) all laid out in an easily digestible format (17:16) so you can read through it and follow the steps. (17:18) But we’re gonna jump back in to step number three, (17:22) which is picking one stock and buying it. (17:27) Keep it simple, y’all.

(17:28) That’s the name of the game. (17:29) Simple is better. (17:31) One stock, uno, uno, uno, un, un, un.

(17:35) I don’t know any other languages (17:36) except for French and Spanish, so un and uno. (17:39) One stock, this way you aren’t overwhelmed (17:42) trying to pick all of these stocks. (17:44) So the best type of stock for beginners (17:46) is going to be what we call an index fund.

(17:49) An index fund is basically, (17:51) just think of it as like a big bag of Skittles. (17:53) The bag is the index, (17:55) and the Skittles inside are the different companies. (17:58) So every different color is a different company.

(18:00) So by buying the bag, (18:02) you get to taste all the different Skittle flavors. (18:05) Similarly, by buying the index stock, (18:08) you get to invest in all the different companies at once (18:11) without having to know anything about stocks (18:14) or having to select individual stocks. (18:17) You just get all of them because they come as one.

(18:20) The key is to select an index fund (18:22) that has good annual returns, (18:24) meaning each year it gives a high return (18:28) and you get more of your money back (18:29) for the money that you have invested. (18:31) And you wanna make sure it contains (18:33) some of the biggest companies (18:34) that obviously are the ones that are performing well. (18:36) And so my beginner favorite index fund, (18:40) like the index fund that I would select for a beginner, (18:43) is VOO.

(18:44) I call it VOO. (18:45) I don’t know if anybody else does that, (18:47) but that’s what we gonna call it, VOO, (18:48) because it’s cool, right? (18:49) VOO, VOO. (18:51) This tracks the S&P 500 index, (18:55) which means it contains the stocks (18:57) for the top 500 companies.

(19:00) That’s what the 500 is in the S&P 500. (19:03) The top 500 companies in the U.S. Stock Exchange. (19:06) So that means by buying VOO, (19:09) you get a piece of Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, (19:13) plus hundreds of other companies.

(19:15) And VOO averages 10% returns over time. (19:18) So you can pretty much guarantee a 10% return (19:21) on any money that you invest. (19:24) And just this year, VOO has had over 20% returns.

(19:28) So that 10% is on the low end. (19:30) Like this year right now, (19:32) we’re looking at over 20% returns, okay? (19:34) So think about any money you invest getting 20% plus back. (19:38) And so these are the three steps (19:42) that I took to build a multiple six-figure (19:45) investment portfolio in a short time period, okay? (19:49) So let’s do a little recap (19:51) because we talked about a lot today on the episode.

(19:54) So let’s run it back real quick. (19:55) So first, we started with Michelle, (19:58) who wants to break generational curses (20:00) by starting to invest. (20:03) We tied that into the parable of talents (20:06) found in Matthew chapter 25, verses 14 through 30, (20:11) where there’s two servants, (20:12) where two of them are rewarded for investing their money, (20:16) showing us that those who use money wisely will be rewarded.

(20:20) Then we connected it together with three steps (20:24) to get started with investing in stocks. (20:26) The first step is to open up a brokerage account. (20:30) I, as I mentioned, loved Vanguard.

(20:32) Step two is to set a budget, (20:34) start small and be consistent. (20:37) And then step three is to pick one stock and buy it. (20:40) And I suggested VU, which is a great starter index fund.

(20:44) And that’s it, y’all, that’s it. (20:47) And so for those of you who stuck around, (20:49) I’m glad you’re still with us. (20:51) Go ahead and give this episode a like and rate it a five.

(20:55) It will help me tremendously (20:56) and help get this out to the masses. (20:59) And so as promised, your action moving, (21:02) your action for the week (21:04) that’s gonna help you move the needle (21:05) is what I was gonna try to say, (21:07) is going to be open up a brokerage account with Vanguard. (21:11) That’s the action.

(21:12) It’s simple, straightforward, can take you five minutes. (21:14) You can do it right now after this episode. (21:17) So let me know in the comments (21:18) when you open up your brokerage account, (21:20) I wanna cheer you on.

(21:21) And if you already have a brokerage account, (21:24) let me know which one you use in the comments. (21:26) I would love, love, love, love (21:28) to know what everyone is using, okay? (21:30) And so before we head out, (21:32) you guys know I love to pray for you guys. (21:35) Y’all, prayer is powerful.

(21:36) I had so many great testimonies this week. (21:40) I always love to hear testimonies too. (21:41) So feel free to drop those in the comments, (21:42) but prayer is so powerful (21:44) and it’s the one thing that I know that works.

(21:46) So whether you believe in prayer or not, (21:49) I’m gonna pray for you anyways, (21:51) because it can intercede on your behalf (21:53) without you even knowing. (21:55) So dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this glorious day. (21:58) Thank you for this time together (22:00) with these amazing listeners.

(22:02) Thank you for allowing them the time to listen in today. (22:06) I pray that this episode blessed them (22:08) and that they learned something about investing (22:10) that they can take and utilize (22:11) and that they’re able to invest with ease, Lord, (22:14) that they remove any fear from their minds around investing (22:19) and that they get clarity around starting (22:22) and they get comfort and peace around starting to invest (22:25) and that their investment journey is one of greatness, Lord, (22:27) that they’re able to multiply their money (22:29) and step into a season of their life (22:32) that is just glorious beyond their greatest desires, Lord. (22:36) I pray this in your mighty name (22:38) and we all say amen, amen.

(22:41) So I never wanna end an episode (22:44) without giving you the opportunity (22:46) to enter into a relationship with God. (22:49) So it really doesn’t matter (22:51) what your life looks like right now. (22:52) You might’ve messed up last night.

(22:54) You might’ve messed up right before this podcast. (22:56) Guess what? (22:56) God doesn’t care. (22:57) He loves you just the way that you are.

(22:59) And so if you’re ready to step into eternity with God (23:04) and have everlasting life in heaven (23:07) and have that genuine relationship with God (23:09) and give your life to Christ, then just repeat after me. (23:13) It’s simple. (23:14) Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and Savior.

(23:19) That’s it, y’all. (23:21) So if you prayed that prayer, congratulations. (23:24) I’m so excited for you (23:26) and welcome to the kingdom of heaven.

(23:29) You are now in eternity with the big G-O-D. (23:32) And so I’m excited for you. (23:34) Everyone else in the kingdom is so excited for you.

(23:36) This is a huge decision. (23:37) And so we wanna celebrate you. (23:39) So be sure to click that link in the description (23:41) to get a special gift to help start your faith walk.

(23:45) This is just so amazing. (23:46) So thank you so much for those who just gave their life. (23:51) Let’s give it up for them, gave their life to Christ.

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