Episode 8

S8 Ep 8: Top 10 Tips for Christians in the Workplace

In Episode 8 of this Faith and Finance Top 10s season, Simon and Bex discuss ten top tips for Christians in the Workplace.

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

  • Simon’s first top tip is to know what we think about money and to have a good grasp of key values that will determine how we deal with financial matters in the workplace. [01:48]
  • Top tip number two is to know why we are working, beyond simply to acquire money to pay the bills. Simon recommends ‘God at Work’ by Ken Costa as a book that can be helpful and thought-provoking on this theme. [04:16]
  • Thirdly, Simon highlights the desirability of understanding the financial world and its challenges, issues and complexities. [07:52]
  • Next, Simon talks about the importance of bringing our work before God on a regular basis. [10:08]
  • Another key point is to talk openly with others about our work and, in particular, to endeavour to find peers operating in a similar line of work with whom we can share insights and queries. [12:08]
  • Top tip number six is to embed generosity and giving into our beliefs and actions around work and the workplace. [14:37]
  • In addition, the ability to develop and apply our values across a whole range of workplace situations can really help us to respond consistently in a godly and appropriate manner to new challenges and predicaments. [17:12]
  • There can also be great advantages in building up a network of contacts with relevant skills and knowledge who can help us to anticipate issues, as well as being available to provide support, wisdom and encouragement in a bespoke and meaningful manner when necessary. [19:42]
  • Simon’s penultimate tip is to encourage us to be bold and courageous in the workplace, to respond to prompts from our conscience and to stand up for what we believe to be right. [21:47]
  • Simon’s final top tip is to reread Proverbs regularly because it has so much to say about money that can bring wisdom, thought-provoking insight and a godly perspective. [24:25]
  • In the penultimate episode in this season, a guest contributor in the form of Dave Hall, youth pastor, will be giving his top ten tips for young people wanting to manage their money well. [25:52]

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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.