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- Are you comfortable talking about your financial situation?
- Who handles the finances in your marriage? How did you decide on that approach? How is that working?
- Are you more of a spender or a saver? What did you see modeled as you were growing up in the area of finances?
- How often do you discuss money with your spouse and what do those conversations look like… feel like?
- How does your faith influence your decisions about money?
- What discoveries or insights have you learned in the area of finances? Have you read any good books on the subject?
- Have you ever made use of a budget?
- Have you ever taken a look at what the Bible says about money?
- Is charitable giving a regular part of your lifestyle?
- Are the basic needs of your family being met?
- How can I best help you right now as a mentor in this area?
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- How has your approach to handling finances affected your marital oneness? Brought you together or driven you apart?
- Are you and your spouse in agreement or has there been conflict over money? What were your differences in this area?
- Do you live by a clear budget? If not, would you like some help in learning how to get started moving in that direction?
- How do you handle debt? Do you have a plan for keeping debt under control? How do you use credit cards, for example?
- Is there a personal friend or adviser or you know who has a good handle on finances and who can offer you some insight?
- Do you view yourself as an owner or as a steward of your finances? What does that mean for you practically?
- Have you considered what areas of spiritual growth God desires for you during this financial struggle? Can we discuss that together?
- Did you have good financial role models growing up? If not, are you open to resources that might help fill that void?
- Would you say that your mind is generally more focused on earthly rewards or on eternal rewards?
- Is a desire for too much putting undue strain on your life? Honestly, are you pursuing God or the “American dream”?
- How would you describe the balance between “not too much” and “not too little?” (Prov. 30:8‐9)
- What do you believe is the most important change that needs to occur in the financial area of your life and marriage?
- What is one step you can take in the right direction and how can I help you do that?
