Couples, Cash, and Calling: A Journey to Financial Oneness 💰

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TLDR: Learning about money is one thing. Learning about money together is another. Building financial oneness is an investment that pays off in more ways than one.

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Biblical Inspiration
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." — Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NIV)

When it comes to money, marriage, and mission, going together beats going alone every time. (Even if it sometimes means wondering who exactly authorized that random "miscellaneous" expense.)

Couples & Money Review

I first heard about the Couples & Money program from my sister when it launched. Back then, I brushed it off—thinking, “I already know about money and marriage. Separately.”

Spoiler: Knowing separately isn’t the same as growing together.

This year, we were more receptive. We weren’t fighting about money, but we weren’t exactly operating as a united team either. We wanted something that would help us move from parallel to partnership financially. This program delivered.

What worked for us:

• It was mostly online, fitting easily into our schedules.

• It had a community aspect—keeping us accountable and encouraged.

• It offered practical tools and exercises, like:

  • Real Talk: having crucial (but gracious) money conversations

  • Clarifying our “Why” for money

  • Playing the Cashflow Game together from a team perspective

  • Planning and practicing regular money dates to keep communication fresh and focused

We also dove into:

• Understanding our temperaments and how they shape our money attitudes

• Reviewing our numbers with a competent, independent advisor (so refreshing after the usual sales pitches)

• Setting shared financial goals and identifying concrete next steps

One of the greatest impacts for us was how it deepened our sense of unity. The conversations we had, the clarity we gained, and the shared vision we built—not just for managing money but for stewarding what God has entrusted to us—brought a new level of peace, trust, and teamwork into our marriage. This wasn’t just about finances. It was about friendship, faith, and future.

The biggest takeaway? It’s not just about numbers. It’s about oneness. Stewardship. Trust. Communication. It’s about seeing money as a tool—not a trophy—and stewarding it together for God’s glory.

Honestly, looking back, I wish we had done this earlier in our marriage. (Preferably before we found ourselves strategizing about the fourth "miscellaneous" splurge of the month. 😅)

But I'm also grateful we took it now, with real-life experiences to ground the lessons.

Their vision to raise 1000 Kingdom dollar millionaires by 2035 resonated. Financial discipleship matters—and it starts at home.

You can grow together… or go broke together. Both take effort - but only one pays off. Choose wisely. Teamwork costs something; misalignment costs more. Invest where it counts!

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Action Step:

If you’re married, consider investing in your financial oneness this year. Whether through a program, a mentor, or regular money dates—don't leave your financial unity to chance.

Where could you and your spouse grow stronger financially together this year?

Got questions or a thought to share related to this? Drop a comment or contact me.

Visit the Couples & Money website to learn more about the program.