I knew this episode was going to stir things up because… Money…
Not just for listeners—but for me.
From the moment I hit play on Rachel Wortman’s new audiobook The Money Mandate, I felt the Holy Spirit start pulling on some threads I didn’t even realize were tangled. I had to pause. Rewind. Sit with God. And then press play again.
And by the time I interviewed Rachel for this week’s Her Faith at Work episode, I knew one thing for sure: this wasn’t just another money conversation. This was about freedom.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a ministry leader, or someone who just wants to get out of survival mode and step into kingdom alignment, this is a message you can’t afford to ignore.
Let’s talk about money—but from a Kingdom perspective.
Why We Don’t Talk About Money (Especially in Church)
You know what’s wild? We’ll pray for provision all day long, but we won’t actually talk about our relationship with money. We won’t talk about the shame, the self-worth, the stories we inherited, or the ways we self-sabotage.
And that’s exactly why I was so grateful for Rachel’s boldness in titling her book The Money Mandate. It’s not sugarcoated. It doesn’t hide behind religious language or polished theology. It’s upfront. It’s honest. It’s personal.
Rachel said it best: “Shame is the world’s punishment system. What is shame keeping you from?”
Y’all. That hit.
Because for me—and maybe for you too—shame isn’t always loud. It’s subtle. It shows up in undercharging. In scarcity mindset. In the tension between wanting to be generous and feeling afraid there won’t be enough left. In hiding your bank account (or your latest Amazon purchase) from your own spouse.
But what if shame is the real reason we’re stuck?
Your Season of Provision Might Not Look Like Theirs
One of the most powerful concepts Rachel shares—both in the book and in our podcast conversation—is that we each walk through seasons of provision. And they don’t all look the same.
She breaks it down into three:
- Manna Season – when God gives just enough and teaches us to depend on Him
- Harvest Season – when there’s increase tied to a specific assignment or obedience
- Storehouse Season – when there’s overflow meant to be stewarded for others
I sat with the Lord and asked Him which season I was in. He told me: manna. And to be honest? That wasn’t the answer I wanted. I wanted “harvest,” I wanted “overflow.” But what He gave me was a deeper trust. A stretching. A reminder that provision doesn’t always come as profit—it comes as presence.
(I talk more about this in a previous post HERE.)
And here’s the thing: being in a manna season doesn’t mean you’ve missed it. It might mean you’re exactly where God has you. The question isn’t “why am I here?” It’s “what are You teaching me here?”
What Are You Really Asking For?
Another mic drop moment in our conversation came when Rachel said this:
“If you need a financial breakthrough, stop asking God for dollars and start asking God who you’re called to serve.”
Oof.
Because how many times have we prayed, “God, send more clients… open more doors… provide more income,” without ever asking, “Who are You sending me to?” Who is the assignment? Who is the purpose behind the provision?
That reframe was everything.
Provision follows purpose. The money comes when we’re aligned. When our gifts, calling, obedience, and service are walking in rhythm with the Kingdom.
Should You Monetize That?
We also tackled one of the trickiest questions I hear from Christian entrepreneurs all the time: how do I know if I should monetize part of my calling?
Rachel broke it down so clearly: not everything God gives you is meant to be turned into income. Some things are ministry. Some things are business. And wisdom is knowing the difference.
If you’re only monetizing your spiritual gifts without offering any tangible service, skill, or deliverable, you might be building your business on the oil God gave you for you. And if you’re giving away everything God meant to sustain your business, you might be defaulting to false humility or spiritualized fear.
It’s not either/or. It’s discernment.
That’s one reason I am so excited about Rachel’s course —she actually teaches you how to get clear on what to charge for, how to think strategically about legacy giving, and how to steward both ministry and business without confusion.
What This Episode Helped Me Realize
This conversation helped me realize I’ve been asking for increase while still carrying old beliefs.
Beliefs about what it means to be generous. Beliefs about what success should look like. Beliefs about whether I’m allowed to build wealth while serving the Lord. And underneath all of it? Shame. Scarcity. Perfectionism.
But God’s not asking me to strive. He’s asking me to align.
Align with His voice. Align with the people He’s called me to serve. Align with what He’s building—not just for me, but through me.
Ready to Go Deeper?
I can’t recommend this conversation—or Rachel’s book—enough. If your relationship with money feels tense, complicated, or just off, this is the breakthrough you didn’t know you needed.
🎧 👉 Listen to the full episode of Her Faith at Work here
📚 Get Rachel Wortman’s book, The Money Mandate
🎓 Check out the full course at TheMoneyMandate.com (use code FROMRACHEL for 20% off!)
Your money story isn’t meant to be marked by fear. It’s meant to be a mandate. It’s time to walk in it.
