Episode Details

Money isn’t just math—it’s meaning. In this Mind of a Masculinity episode, host Avik and Scott Maderer (Inspired Stewardship) unpack how financial stress becomes a silent test of manhood—fueling anxiety, shame, and burnout. We dig into the trap of “provider = worth,” why overspending masquerades as protection, and how contentment (not complacency) drives healthy ambition. Scott offers a clear reframing: money is a tool, not a verdict. If you “make too much to feel this broke,” this conversation gives you a direct path to realignment—time, talent, and treasure in service of your calling.

About the guest  :

Scott Maderer is the co-founder of Inspired Stewardship, a coaching practice helping Christian men and couples align time, talent, and treasure with purpose. He hosts a podcast, authored Inspired Living, and teaches practical frameworks for money, mindset, and meaning.

Key takeaways:

• Money is a symptom, not the problem—the root is misalignment between values and behavior.

• The “provider = worth” story erodes identity; your value isn’t your income.

• Contentment ≠ complacency: you can be grateful now and still pursue growth.

• Stress-driven choices lead to escape behaviors; value-driven choices create freedom.

• Reframe goals: it’s rarely “debt freedom” or “own a house”—it’s flexibility, security, home.

• Replace “I had to” with choice language to reclaim agency and reduce shame.

• If you “make too much to feel broke,” start with awareness + simple tracking and get support.

• Money amplifies character; changing outcomes starts with changing habits and beliefs.

• Cultural “scorecards” (cars, clothes, lifestyle) are not success—relationships, health, and integrity are.

• Practical next step: audit your beliefs about money, define your why, then align budget and calendar to it.

How to connect with the guest  :

•  inspiredstewardship.com/mind (free tools, book, podcast, no-pressure chat)

• Learn more: https://inspiredstewardship.com/

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