Episode Details

How should we think about wealth, success, and fear through the lens of biblical wisdom?

In the first guest conversation on the Wisdom Calling Podcast, Bobo is joined by longtime friend and advisor William “Bill” Rodebaugh. Bill brings more than 30 years of experience in the refining, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries—but his perspective has also been shaped by his commitment to his family and years of investing his time and expertise in nonprofit organizations.

Together, Bobo and Bill explore some of the practical questions raised in Devotionals 9–11 of the Wisdom Calling series: What are the different kinds of wealth? How should we define and measure success? How can we minimize fear in our lives and work? And how do we distinguish unhealthy fear from the wisdom of due diligence and careful planning?

This conversation moves these themes from biblical principles into the realities of life and work, offering the perspective of someone who has spent decades navigating professional responsibility, family, service, and decision-making.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Bill Rodebaugh on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/billrodebaugh/

Transformation to Recovery (Hope House)
https://www.transformationtorecovery.org

Titan by Ron Chernow
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Sr/dp/1400077303

Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper
https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Waste-Your-Life-Redesign/dp/1433555506

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