Faith, Family, Fatherhood, and Finance

In this episode of the Fearless Faith Radio Show, Mary Grothe is joined by Mitch Parsons, co-founder of a nonprofit and a wealth management professional. Together, they explore the intersection of faith and career, discussing the importance of integrating Christian values into business practices. Mitch shares his personal testimony, covering topics like idol worship, financial struggles, and the importance of fearless faith. They also discuss Mitch's nonprofit initiative that connects small businesses with church communities, aiming to foster trust and loyalty within the Christian marketplace. Tune in to hear their powerful insights on maintaining fearless faith in the modern world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Importance of Scripture and Faith: Mary Grothe and Mitch Parsons highlight their path as Christian executives, emphasizing the importance of scripture, teaching, and living out their faith.

Introduction to Mitch Parsons: Mitch Parsons, a husband, father, and co-founder of a nonprofit, shares his story about balancing family life, professional life, and faith.

Power of Community and Trust: Mitch and Mary discuss the importance of building trust within the Christian community and the idea of spending God's money with God's people.

Overcoming Idols: Mitch opens up about his struggles with idol worship and how he moved past various temptations by putting his faith in God above all else.

Importance of Fear of the Lord: The significance of living in the fear of the Lord, making decisions that may be uncomfortable but are in obedience to God.

Founding a Nonprofit: Mitch shares his journey of starting a nonprofit to help connect church members with small businesses, ultimately directing resources back into the church and community.

Wealth Management for Christians: Mitch's current work in wealth management, focuses on serving Christian athletes, executives, and business owners, emphasizing the integration of faith into financial decisions.

Practical Advice for Fearless Faith: Mitch advises living with the truth that Christians have noble blood and the inheritance of a king, encouraging listeners to walk confidently in their faith and prioritize their relationship with Jesus, family, and community over earthly comforts.

QUOTES

"The fear of the Lord is being so comfortable and in the spirit, so intimately knowing the Holy Spirit that you will do anything not to compromise that intimacy."


"We're here to appease God and I report to God at the end of the day."


"My faith confirms that I am faithfully serving a king, and with that, it gives me the ability to walk confidently into anything."


"If your marriage is struggling, don’t send me money. Take your wife on vacation because investing in your marriage will pay tenfold dividends than putting more into an IRA."


ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Connect and learn more about Mitch Parsons.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchparsons8585/

Find out more about Mary Grothe through the links below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marygrothe/
Website: https://www.marygrothe.com/