Your Move with Andy Stanley Podcast

What is your primary objective when it comes to your personal finances? For some it's supporting a family; others strive to save as much as possible. For many, financial freedom is the finish line. What should your objective be when it comes to your money? What will bring you the most peace? Join Andy Stanley as he explores the Bible to find the answer. It just might surprise you.

Are you financially balanced? Do you know where your money goes each month? Do you and your spouse argue about money? Does your month last longer than your money? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, you may be financially unbalanced. In this series, Andy reveals the steps you need to take to achieve the freedom and contentment that comes with being financially balanced.

Christmas is complicated enough. There are presents to pick, parking spots to find, and family dynamics to navigate. The story of Christmas - God's most important message to mankind - shouldn't be complicated. In this message, Andy Stanley unpacks the bottom line of Christmas. And it's a bottom line that is truly "good news."

The ingredients in the Christmas story seem kind of random: an order from Caesar, a pregnant virgin, an angelic announcement, three wise men, and no room at the inn. Some of the circumstances you may be dealing with this year aren't exactly what you'd want in your story either. In this message, Andy challenges us to respond to the seemingly random curve balls in our lives the same way Mary reacted to the curve ball thrown at her.

Are you aware of how much God loves you? Do you know what your real worth is in his eyes? What is your story? In this message, Andy explains what God did to bring you into his family and make his story, your story.

Do you remember as a child what it was like enduring those days before Christmas?

Life isn't fair. When we draw the short straw, we're quick to point that out. We're quick to come up with excuses and deny the responsibilities we've been given, whether we've received much in life or very little. But the truth is, it's not about how unfair life is, it's really about how we respond. We don't get to choose which opportunities come our way, but we do get to choose our responses. Your response ability is up to you.

"Let me pray about it" has somehow become our "get out of responsibility free" card. When faced with difficult, on-your-feet situations, we make excuses that sound prayerful and honest. But what if the time for prayer passes and you're still not moving? What if action is what's needed and you're still waiting? What if someone told you, "Don't just kneel there, do something!"? It's time for some action. This is no time to pray.

You probably haven't thought about the Archimedes Principle in years, but it's still true. Basically, it explains the buoyancy of water. When leveraged, ships float. When ignored, they sink. The same holds true with the nature of responsibility. If we leverage it, the outcome is a gift. If we ignore it, the outcome seems like a punishment. So how do we make the most of responsibility?

Where does it come from? We know it's there. Irresponsibility runs rampant, and what does it even mean to be responsible? Deep down, we all know that irresponsibility creates conflict. If that is really something we can change, shouldn't we? Let the blames begin.