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So this week on the podcast, we're going over decisions that you should always consult your spouse with about. So today is day two in our mini

series. And the decision that we're going to be talking about today is major money decisions.

So Dr. Kim, why is it important that we consult with our spouse before we can make your money decisions?

You know, it's so important because one, if you make a major money decision, it's going to affect you both.

But I really think it goes back to what we talk a lot about of how we really look at the money that comes into us.

You know, I think if we can, as a couple, you agree the fact everything that comes in is God's money. And we're just the managers

of it. And so we're not separate in that. So when we talk about major decisions, it's not my money or

Nancy's money. It's our money. And how does God want us to use that? You know, we've got extra

money set aside. Maybe God gets an opportunity to give. Maybe God says, sure, go ahead and buy what you're

going to buy. But you need to talk about it so you're on the same page with it because that's money

that is in the bank that all of a sudden isn't in the bank anymore. Yeah. Absolutely. I agree. I think

the key there is that it's not just our money. It's so easy to think that, especially if we're working or it's the only one working. It's so easy to think, oh, this is my money. I'm going to make this

decision. And I think it's especially hard for couples who have, who lived independently for a while

before getting married. They've always been able to make these money decisions by themselves. And all of

sudden, they have to consult someone else about it. It kind of feels like you're going backwards. Like you're like, wait, am I a child now?

I have to ask my mom or my dad if I can buy something.

But it's like, it's not like that.

It's out of respect and mutual admiration for your spouse

that you're making these decisions together.

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