Faithful Finance

Business & Finance

About

Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach are the co-hosts of the Faithful Finance Podcast, where practical money management meets biblical wisdom. Emily is a Christian financial planner and author of Faithful Finance, and Alison is a seasoned communicator and ministry leader. Together, they offer honest conversations, real-life stories, and faith-filled guidance to help women navigate finances with clarity, confidence, and peace. Emily G. Stroud, MBA, CFA is a Registered Representative. Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC to residents of: TX, UT, WV, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, AR, AZ, GA, ID, IL, KY, MT, and NC. Investment Advisor Representative Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Stroud Financial Management, Inc. are not affiliated. Cambridge and Emily G. Stroud, LLC are also not affiliated.Check the background of this financial professional onFINRA’s BrokerCheck: BrokerCheck.FINRA.org www.FINRA.org | www.SIPC.org | Form CRS

Episodes

  • Episode 10: How To Make An Estate Plan

    This episode of Faithful Finance, hosted by Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach, focuses on how to create an estate plan. It covers various aspects such as wills, guardianship, powers of attorney, and beneficiary designations, and how to or…

  • Episode: 9 How to Save for College

    Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach discuss strategies for saving for college, offering insights on 529 plans, scholarships, and managing financial expectations. They cover various approaches to make college savings more approachable and st…

  • Episode 8: Is It Ever Too Late To Save For Retirement?

    Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach discuss retirement investing and planning. Key topics include compound interest, 401(k) plans, budgeting models, and estate planning essentials, offering guidance for various stages of life.

  • Episode 7: Investing In Real Estate

    Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach discuss real estate investment strategies. They cover topics including home affordability, financing options, and the advantages of primary residences.

  • Episode 6: The Risk Nobody Talks About

    This episode of Faithful Finance discusses the importance of various types of insurance, including disability, life, and long-term care, as a way to protect families from financial disaster. Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach share persona…

  • Episode 5: Is All Debt Bad?

    In this episode of Faithful Finance, Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach explore the nuances of debt, distinguishing between beneficial and detrimental debt. They offer practical strategies and habits for managing finances, budgeting, and o…

  • Episode 4: If You're Afraid To Start Giving, Listen To This.

    This episode of Faithful Finance discusses tithing and generous giving, reframing it as an act of worship and faith rather than an obligation. Hosts Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach explore biblical principles, practical budgeting, and t…

  • Episode 3: Creating a Budget and Cash Reserves

    Emily Stroud and Alison Gengelbach discuss budgeting and cash reserves on the Faithful Finance podcast. They explain budgeting as clarity and freedom, grounded in Proverbs 21:5, and provide a step-by-step guide to creating a realistic budg…

  • Episode 2: Seek Wise Counsel

    This episode of Faithful Finance discusses the importance of seeking wise counsel for financial decisions, exploring what a financial adviser does, how to find a trustworthy one, and the biblical basis for seeking advice. It also touches o…

  • Episode 1: Why Faithful Finance Matters

    This episode of Faithful Finance features host Emily Stroud sharing her personal story and the importance of proactive financial planning. Stroud emphasizes that crisis is the worst time to begin planning and highlights the need for founda…

  • Faithful Finance Podcast: Finding Peace and Confidence With Money

    This introductory episode of Faithful Finance features financial advisor Emily Stroud discussing common money fears and how faith-centered planning can bring peace and confidence. It also introduces the podcast's focus on biblical money pr…