In this first episode of Season 6, Brandon Grable and Matthew Haas from Wisdom Wealth discuss the delicate balance between financial stewardship and faith. Brandon emphasizes the importance of maintaining financial health while being generous, using the analogy of securing one's own oxygen mask before assisting others. He advises prioritizing saving and tithing to ensure stability before extending generosity. Matt complements this by highlighting Biblical principles which encourage wise use of resources. He believes that giving and saving are both essential and Biblically supported. Together, they share their journeys of integrating professional careers with active ministry involvement, underscoring the blessings that come from serving others, and living out one's faith in everyday interactions.

About Brandon:

A passionate financial advisor, Brandon is dedicated to helping clients achieve financial clarity and peace of mind. With 10 years of experience in financial planning, wealth management, and retirement strategies, he is committed to offering personalized solutions that reflect each client’s unique goals.

Brandon believes in a client-first philosophy, working closely with individuals, families, and business owners to empower them to make informed and confident financial decisions. Whether it’s comprehensive retirement planning, investment strategies, or charitable giving, Brandon ensures that every recommendation aligns with his clients’ core values and long-term aspirations.

Brandon enjoys leading worship at his church and spending quality time with his wife, Veronica, and their three children—Everett, Eden, and Nora. His approach to wealth management is rooted in a belief that financial success should align with life’s deeper purposes.

About Matt:

With over 25 years of experience, Matt is deeply committed to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals. With a strong foundation in banking, merchant services, real estate, life insurance, and financial planning, he takes pride in offering comprehensive financial solutions that align with his clients’ values.

Matt began his career at Bank of America, where he spent 14 years serving business customers and personal clients. After transitioning into financial advising in 2015, he has spent the last decade helping people make wise financial decisions by developing personalized strategies that emphasize stewardship, service, and financial wisdom.

A graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in Business Administration, Matt also earned his MBA with a focus on Finance from the University of Memphis. Since 1995, he has called central Arkansas home, where he and his wife, D’Lisa, raise their three children—Owen, Katie, and Hudson.

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Biblical Business Training (“BBT”) equips busy, working people to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and empowers them in small-group Bible study settings to apply Biblical principles to their every day lives - especially in the workplace. BBT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which exists to help people develop their Christian “Faith for Work – Leadership for Life!”

Listen as Brian Holtz, CEO of Compass Financial Ministry, delves into the intersection of faith and finances. Join us as we explore the spiritual dimensions of financial stewardship and how you can be empowered to grow closer to Jesus by understanding and applying Biblical principles to your financial life. He reflects on the challenges and rewards of integrating faith into financial decisions and advocates for a heart-centered approach to money management. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural insights, Brian will inspire you to view your professional and personal finances as tools for advancing God's kingdom.

About Brian:

Brian Holtz was raised “going to church,” but walked away from God in his teenage years. God called him back in his mid-20s around the time he met Erica, who had a similar story.

Married in 2007, they lived like most Americans do, not extravagantly but not intentionally. In 2010, also like many Americans, the financial crisis led Brian and Erica, along with their newborn son, to turn in desperation to God for financial help and guidance. He provided for them then and has continued to ever since.

Brian and Erica, along with their four children (Weston, Barrett, Rowan, and Eden), have learned to faithfully apply God’s principles to their lives and are passionate about helping others do the same.

In his role, Brian applies learnings from his 15 years of cross-functional corporate experience to ensure the most efficient and effective use of the resources God has provided.

Brian is also the author of Financial Discipleship for Families, a book published by Compass to help parents and grandparents intentionally raise faithful children.

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Listen as Brian Lunt explores the powerful intersection of faith and entrepreneurship. Brian reflects on his transition from a secular business mindset to one deeply rooted in Christian values, emphasizing the role of faith in guiding his decisions and actions. He highlights the significance of community and peer support in navigating the challenges of leadership, sharing personal anecdotes and insights from his experiences. Brian's journey illustrates how faith can enrich one's work and life, offering a compelling perspective on the potential for spiritual growth within professional settings. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to integrate their faith into their career and leadership practices.

About Brian:

Brian Lunt is a connector, a facilitator and a coach, but mostly he’s an entrepreneur. Brian brings over two decades of experience in financial services, entrepreneurship and business to help CEOs and owners navigate complex challenges and accelerate growth. As a Growth Catalyst at Acumen, Brian is helping spearhead their expansion into the Saint Louis market. Acumen specializes in Peer Advisory Teams (aka Masterminds) for CEOs and business owners focused on professional and personal development.

Brian began his career in community banking, working alongside his father and gaining deep insight into both financial operations and family business dynamics. Starting as a management trainee, he progressed through every department in the bank prior to leading the secondary lending division into and through the 2008 financial crisis. Throughout that time, he played a critical role in managing distressed loans and ensuring the bank’s stability. He also continued his education earning an M.B.A. from Washington University and a banking degree from the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He finished out his career at the bank as a Vice President and primarily a lender, but also helped with marketing, HR, IT, strategic and financial planning.

In 2015, Brian branched out to start his consulting firm, Seed Level Creativity Lab, a launching pad for a variety of enterprises and an era of serial entrepreneurship. In 2016, he founded Medici MediaSpace, a thriving coworking location in St. Louis, which he successfully sold in 2018. He also founded the Saint Louis Business Club and multiple other ventures, always maintaining an active consulting and coaching practice. For nearly a decade, Brian has facilitated peer-to-peer advisory teams and masterminds, including work with his mentor Dr. Tom Hill, The Alternative Board (TAB), and TitanCEO.

Brian lives in Kirkwood, MO with his three children and enjoys traveling, attending church, spending time with friends, and escaping for weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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