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S10 Bonus Ep1 ‘Money and Me’ - with Frank Morton

In the first bonus episode of this ‘Money and Me’ season, Frank Morton, Operations Manager at Stewardship Wealth, talks about key moments and turning points in his journey with money.

Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following:

  • Simon introduces Frank [00:56], who talks about his Christian upbringing [02:05] before going on to explain how his career in financial services came about. [03:15]
  • Next, Frank speaks about the challenges of maintaining a faith perspective within the workplace [04:53] and of becoming more open and natural about his Christian beliefs over time. [06:55]
  • In response to a question from Bex, Frank shares some thoughts about his experiences of having conversations with people about money, outside the work context. [10:14]
  • Prompted by Simon, Frank remembers a lesson in generosity and compassion that he learnt from his father. [12:07]
  • When asked about generational attitudes to money, Frank highlights the different experiences of, and perceptions of, the availability of credit and the nature of debt. In that context, the money course run by CAP (Christians Against Poverty) has proved to be a very useful resource. [16:28]
  • For Frank, the standout passage from the Bible that deals with attitudes to money is Hebrews 13.5: ‘Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”.’ He then goes on to share a story of God’s provision to illustrate that verse in action. [19:48]
  • When asked about a possible tip to share with his younger self, Frank highlights the importance of letting God into our financial situations and getting to the point where we genuinely trust Him to provide what we need. [22:21]
  • On the issue of things that money can’t buy, Frank agrees with The Beatles and also prizes genuine, deep-rooted friendships far above worldly wealth. [24:14]
  • The second bonus episode of this ‘Money and Me’ season will feature a conversation with another of Simon’s colleagues – whose identity is currently shrouded in mystery! – which will serve as a companion piece to this episode. [25:21]

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Conversations about faith and finance with Chartered Financial Planner of the Year, Simon Glazier

About your hosts

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Simon Glazier

Simon is a forty(something), average height, mostly bald, Christian, husband, father of three, bad taste in fashion, movie-loving, not-very-musical-but-likes-to-sing, outdoor type, board-game playing, dancing, acting (would love to get back into amateur dramatics), kind of guy.

He also happens to be a very experienced, qualified and award-winning Financial Planner (and not just any award - the UK Chartered Financial Planner of the Year Award!).

After 20+ years in the finance profession and having worked for one of Aberdeen and the UK’s best financial planning firms (they also won awards...) he started Stewardship Wealth on the 1st April 2018. His goal is to build a business that would delight clients, gather a team of fun to work with people, and raise money for charity, in particular the Church he is a part of. He has committed to giving away at least 10% of all the income of the business to charity, even before he pays himself!

He's been part of a growing Aberdeenshire church for 25+ years, during which time he as acted, sung, played the tambourine (sad, but true), served in and helped lead the children's ministry, helped run several Marriage Courses, Parenting Courses and Money Courses, been a Treasurer and Trustee for over 13 years and has helped lead a small group based bible study for as long as he can remember.

If you’re ever up for a deep and meaningful conversation about faith and finance...or a strategy based board game...then he’s your man.

P.S. He also has a collection of over 60 Monopoly Board Games, owns a Bowler Hat and once represented England in the World Folkdance Festival as a Morris Dancer...!
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Bex Elder

Bex Elder is a freelance translator and writer based in the North East of Scotland. While Bex is by no means a financial expert (unlike her more knowledgeable co-host), her love of a good chat, and sometimes debate, led her into podcasting. Bex splits her working hours between her own business and working a day a week for her local church as the Assistant Youth Pastor. Bex loves running, getting lost in a good book, drinking copious amounts of tea and never says no to a macaron.