E279: Embracing the Journey with God: Insights on Faith and Finances with Eric Scovill

<p>Why is it that saying &quot;Jesus&quot; too many times turns people off? In this episode, Eric Scovill shares his journey and passion for service with Erik Cabral. Tune in to find out how we can get past this issue and grow in our faith! Eric also shares his insights into prioritizing relationship with God, giving back through stewardship, and more.</p> <p>Eric Scovill is a financial planner with top-tier alternative investments from hedge funds and real estate, to royalties and world-changing venture capitalist opportunities.</p> <p>Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:</p> <ul> <li><p>Eric’s turning point and transition into financial investing</p> </li> <li><p>Staying mentally healthy as a provider</p> </li> <li><p>Leaning into failure and faith</p> </li> <li><p>​​Understanding Stewardship: The Key to Financial Success and Philanthropy</p> </li> <li><p>Is the modern-day church fulfilling its purpose?</p> </li> <li><p>The analogy between coincidence and the tree</p> </li> <li><p>Embracing your journey with God</p> </li> </ul> <p>Episode Highlights:</p> <p>[27:08] Understanding Stewardship: The Key to Financial Success and Philanthropy</p> <p>Many individuals overlook the importance of comprehending their finances and instead solely focus on earning money. Recognizing this issue, Eric set out to assist those who require guidance in this area. By helping people with their finances,  he hopes to inspire them to embrace philanthropy and stewardship. Understanding that we are merely stewards of God&#39;s assets rather than owners is crucial. Giving back to God rather than keeping everything for ourselves is a paradigm shift that can have a significant impact on people.</p> <p>[29:26] The Importance of Prioritizing Relationship with God Over Service</p> <p>God desires more than just our service, as a perfect parent He yearns for a deep relationship with us. Prioritizing this relationship should come before any other pursuits. If that means allowing God to break us of financial strugg