{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6622be675594200013592899/693cb1d941eacf5e8150e3e7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP42 - Investing Made Simple: Faith, Dividends & Financial Freedom with Rachel from Yield & Grace","description":"<p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Rooted</em>, hosts Josie and Symone sit down with&nbsp;<strong>Rachel from Yield &amp; Grace</strong>, a fast-growing faith-driven creator helping people—especially women—approach investing with confidence, wisdom, and biblical perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>Rachel shares her personal journey into investing, how her father mentored her in financial stewardship, and why she felt God calling her to share her story publicly despite fear. The conversation covers practical investing strategies like high-yield ETFs, dividend income, Roth IRAs, and Bitcoin—while grounding everything in faith, character, and stewardship.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode tackles tough questions many believers wrestle with:</p><p><em>Is investing biblical? Can you pursue wealth without putting money before God? How do you tithe from investment income? Why should women understand finances, even within traditional faith contexts?</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Rachel also opens up about criticism she’s faced as a Christian woman talking about money, how she stays rooted in truth, and why financial freedom is about more than numbers—it’s about identity, obedience, and legacy. Whether you’re brand new to investing or looking to align your finances with your faith, this episode will encourage you to start small, think long-term, and trust God through the process.</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>--------------</h2><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMP SUMMARY</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong><em>01:00</em></strong><em> – Meet Rachel from Yield &amp; Grace &amp; her rapid growth journey</em></li><li><strong><em>02:00</em></strong><em> – Rachel’s background &amp; learning to invest with her dad</em></li><li><strong><em>05:00</em></strong><em> – Redefining wealth &amp; mindset shifts around money</em></li><li><strong><em>07:00</em></strong><em> – Why women should understand finances</em></li><li><strong><em>09:00</em></strong><em> – Intergenerational wealth &amp; teaching kids about money</em></li><li><strong><em>11:00</em></strong><em> – When to start investing (hint: sooner than you think)</em></li><li><strong><em>12:00</em></strong><em> – High-yield ETFs, dividends &amp; passive income explained</em></li><li><strong><em>14:00</em></strong><em> – How to choose companies to invest in</em></li><li><strong><em>15:00</em></strong><em> – Teaching children about investing in practical ways</em></li><li><strong><em>17:00</em></strong><em> – Navigating market volatility without fear</em></li><li><strong><em>19:00</em></strong><em> – Bitcoin, crypto &amp; why Rachel believes in it</em></li><li><strong><em>22:00</em></strong><em> – Why Bitcoin is different from fiat currency</em></li><li><strong><em>24:00</em></strong><em> – Faith, criticism &amp; staying rooted in truth</em></li><li><strong><em>27:00</em></strong><em> – Is investing biblical? Stewardship explained</em></li><li><strong><em>28:00</em></strong><em> – Tithing from dividends &amp; investment income</em></li><li><strong><em>31:00</em></strong><em> – Legacy, giving back &amp; sharing your unique perspective</em></li><li><strong><em>35:00</em></strong><em> – Advice for people afraid to step into their calling</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>--------------</h2><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><em>NOTABLE QUOTES</em></h2><p><br></p><ol><li><em>“You don’t need thousands of dollars to start—just start.”</em></li><li><em>“Your mindset around money changes everything.”</em></li><li><em>“No one can ever take knowledge away from you.”</em></li><li><em>“Invest in companies you use, believe in, and trust long-term.”</em></li><li><em>“The market pulling back is often your greatest opportunity.”</em></li><li><em>“God knows your heart—money is not my god.”</em></li><li><em>“Stewardship and investing are biblical.”</em></li><li><em>“There is only one of you, and that’s your superpower.”</em></li><li><em>“Be rooted in what God says about you and nothing else.”</em></li></ol><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>--------------</h2><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><em>RESOURCES MENTIONED</em></h2><p><br></p><ul><li><strong><em>Yield &amp; Grace YouTube Channel: </em></strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@yieldandgrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>https://www.youtube.com/@yieldandgrace</em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em>Yield &amp; Grace on X:&nbsp;</em></strong><a href=\"https://www.x.com/yieldandgrace\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>https://www.x.com/yieldandgrace</em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em>Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Book: The Psychology of Money</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Book: The Bitcoin Standard</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Book: Bitcoin Supercycle</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Strike App (For Bitcoin investing)</em></strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>--------------</h2><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>FOLLOW &amp; SUPPORT ROOTED</h3><p><em>Instagram: https://instagram.com/rootedtoprosper</em></p><p><em>YouTube: https://youtube.com/rootedtoprosper</em></p><p><em>Support:</em><a href=\"https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> https://bio.site/rootedtoprosper</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>--------------</h2>","author_name":"Josie & Symone"}