13. 6 Years Ago We Paid Off Our House... artwork
Steward Lab Podcast

13. 6 Years Ago We Paid Off Our House...

  • S3E13
  • 14:04
  • July 24th 2025

James and Amberlee share their transformative journey from a dream session in a hot tub to paying off their house and the freedom it brought them. They discuss how this financial milestone allowed them to start their own business, serve in missions, and live a lifestyle aligned with their values and goals. The episode offers valuable insights into financial planning, teamwork, and incorporating faith into decision-making. Listeners are encouraged to sit down, dream about their ideal life, and take actionable steps towards achieving it.

00:05 Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast

00:27 The Hot Tub Dream Session

01:51 Paying Off Our House

02:27 Missions Trips and Serving as a Family

03:33 The Importance of Paying Off the House

04:17 Starting Our Own Business

05:03 Living a Different Lifestyle

06:37 The Debt Dump Challenge

07:25 Should Everyone Pay Off Their House?

07:56 God's Guidance in Financial Decisions

12:14 Experiment: Dreaming Your Ideal Life

13:23 Conclusion and Call to Action

Steward Lab Podcast

Welcome to the Steward Lab Podcast with hosts James and Amberlee Rich! Join us as we explore how to be good stewards of your time, money, relationships, health, careers, and even parenting.

Each episode offers practical advice, inspirational stories, and expert insights to help you live a life aligned with what God is calling you to do. Whether you're looking to improve your financial situation, manage your time better, or deepen your relationships, we experiment with ways to grow God's Kingdom and make a positive impact.

Tune in and let's journey together in becoming better stewards of the resources God has given us.