Generosity Is the Cure for Fear With Liz Fay

Описание: What if generosity was your answer to fear?

In this two-part conversation, host Tim Meisenheimer sits down with Liz Fay, a longtime friend, former teacher, and his very first financial planning client, to explore the deeper story behind money, meaning, and change.

Liz shares how learning about finances in the library led to a life of intentional generosity — from living debt-free to opening her home so friends could walk out of debt too. Together, they talk about the courage it takes to leave a 19-year teaching career, the exhaustion of doing “good” things too long, and the freedom that comes when you start asking what really matters.

This conversation is about restraint and rest, wealth and worth, and the sacred power of generosity to quiet fear. Liz’s story reminds us that financial wisdom isn’t just about saving — it’s about living in a way that leaves room for grace, community, and joy.

What You’ll Learn

Why money follows values — and how generosity clarifies what truly matters.

How to fight fear with giving — learning to practice generosity even when it feels counterintuitive.

Recognizing the “yellow flags” of burnout — what to watch for before a calling becomes a crisis.

Why rest and Sabbath are acts of trust — finding peace in the space between work and what’s next.

How to walk with others through debt — the power of hospitality and shared vulnerability.

The gift of mutual generosity — learning that receiving help can be as holy as giving it.

Redefining success — trading performance and stability for presence, health, and courage to change.

Resources Mentioned

God and Money – by Gregory Baumer & John Cortines
A biblical exploration of how generosity transforms the way we view wealth.
Buy on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/God-Money-Disco...

Debt-Free Living – by Mary Hunt
The financial book Liz discovered early in her career that shaped her approach to margin and stewardship.
Buy on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Debt-Free-Livin...

Bible Passage – Matthew 6:19–21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth... but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.”
Read on BibleGateway: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?...

Article – “The Spiritual Practice of Sabbath” (Christianity Today)
Explores how resting intentionally is an act of faith and resistance to fear.
Read here: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2...

The Anti-Burnout Journal – by Dani DiPirro
A guided journal to help you process transitions and practice mindful rest.
Buy on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Anti-Burnout-Jo...


00:00 Challenging Non-Negotiables
02:24 The Journey of Change
05:44 Understanding Financial Values
10:40 Generosity and Financial Wisdom
15:57 The Vulnerability of Financial Conversations
20:43 The Power of Generosity
24:57 Transitioning from Teaching
32:34 Recognizing Burnout and Making Choices
35:47 Navigating Burnout and Vulnerability
41:45 The Importance of Compassion in Education
46:54 Challenging Non-Negotiables in Life
52:15 Modeling Vulnerability for Future Generations
56:42 Embracing a Season of Rest
01:01:29 The Gift of Sabbath and Reflection