Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett continue their conversation about poverty (10:30) as Mark reviews the book Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much, by Eldar Shafir and Sendhil Mullainathan. It describes, with research, how “not having enough” impacts people. It makes us stupid, insecure, impulsive, makes us spend money unnecessarily, etc. Mark tells about a dumb purchase he made at Princeton (38:30), dealings with poor tenants (44:30), hamster-wheel living (49:40), and all the gross things that a poverty spirit produces. Here at Abe’s Wallet… we hate poverty (and love PLANNING, which is one of the antidotes to it)!
This is Episode 2 of the Abrahamic Starter Kit, where we lay out what Scripture actually calls the primary mission of men: marry, multiply,...
Abraham’s Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please support this ministry at https://abrahamswallet.com/donate/ Let’s look at Mark’s house! Mark Parrett tours...
Steven Manuel barges into Jeremy Pryor’s living room to pick his brain about hospitality. Are believing homes really the headquarters for the Kingdom of...