Who says banking must only be about the bucks? Join long-time fintech reporter Mary Wisniewski on Money Isn’t Everything, where she’ll explore the industry’s other ambitions with guests every other Thursday. From financial health to the many unexpected places traditional banking is appearing, the show explores the fringes of change in the industry. We’ll have a good time, too.
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“In the beginning, God created…” From the very first words of scripture, God’s shown His nature as the ultimate creative - an attribute that’s been passed down to each and every one of his image-bearers. On the Creative Christian Podcast, Bailee Wishart talks to church creatives, up-and-coming artists, and industry professionals, all with the goal of equipping creatives with the tools and inspiration they need to point people to the ultimate Creator in all they do.
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Inside Detroit Fintech: Rethinking Value w/ Ben Maxim
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Send us a text In September, the Reseda Group held a fintech summit in Detroit, showcasing a range of technology designed to improve credit unions’ products and services. Mary emcee-ed the event. In this episode, Ben Maxim (the chief operating officer at the Reseda Group) chats with Mary about the flavorful themes that emerged during the Detroit ev…
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The Retention Perk That Also Improves Financial Health
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Send us a text A 2024 policy shift is letting employees offer a newer kind of perk: When employees make student loan payments, their employers can plop savings into their tax-advantage retirement plan as their matches. Today on the show, Mary sits down with Laurel Taylor, founder and CEO at Candidly, to explore why and how her company is tackling t…
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Finding Fintechs: How This Young Bank Pursues Partners
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Send us a text 2024 is considered the year of the consent order in banking. The added regulatory scrutiny is shifting the way banks partner with fintech companies. In this episode, Mary sits down with Rodrigo Suarez, chief banking officer at Piermont Bank. They explore what the young New York bank is seeking out in fintech. Rodrigo also shares why …
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How H&R Block Is Building Its Money App For The Masses
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Send us a text You likely know the brand H&R Block. But more than two years ago, the tax-preparation chain launched Spruce: an app that connects to a debit card and savings account where funds are held at its bank partner, Pathward. Today on the show, Mary sits down with John Thompson, vice president of product management for financial services at …
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Inside Fintech Sandbox: The startup traits required for success
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Send us a text As the executive director of Fintech Sandbox, Kelly Fryer interacts with all kinds of fintech startups. In this episode, Kelly offers her take on important startup issues. She talks with Mary about the challenges fintech startups located outside of the coasts are up against, clashes between fintech and bank cultures and career pathin…
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Send us a text In this episode, Mary chats with Tony Brancato, the head of product for the neobank for older adults called Charlie. Tony chats about why he thinks payments need to slow down, how shame is masking just how many seniors are getting scammed and where to acquire customers. They also chat about whether or not their parents hit the clubs.…
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The Fitness Coach for Finances: One Startup's Mission
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Send us a text StellarFi is not the first fintech company Lamine Zarrad has founded. This plucky serial fintech founder chats with Mary about his wild ride working as a bank regulator by day, and designing a pot payment startup (Tokken) on nights and weekends -- something he said he felt compelled to do. Now at StellarFi, he is compelled to rethink…
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Fixing Gaps in the Credit System Through Subscription Payments
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Send us a text Michael Broughton learned about the complications of the credit scoring system while struggling to access credit to help him pay for a portion of his USC tuition. Now, as the founder and CEO of Altro, he’s working to expand the ways people can build credit history by reporting subscription payments to credit bureaus. He tells Mary ab…
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Girl Math: Inside the psychology of payments
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Send us a text Sophia Goldberg, CEO and co-founder of Ansa and author of "The Field Guide to Global Payments," views Girl Math as a joyful expression. Sophia explores the social media trend with Mary and shares her view on why it matters to all brands. They also discuss what’s broken with gift cards and opine on reward programs that resonate with p…
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Send us a text Eric Siegel, founder of Machine Learning Week conferences and former Columbia University professor, has focused his attention on cutting through the AI exuberance in his newer book, “The AI Playbook.” Eric talks to Mary about what corporations get wrong about one of the buzziest technologies and offers practical steps to take instead…
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Who's In Your Circle? with Taylor Pride
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Taylor Pride is back as the show's first ever repeat guest on today's episode of the Creative Christian Podcast! Together, he and Bailee discuss how community, collaboration, obedience and honesty are key pillars not only in pursuing creative endeavors for the kingdom, but in their regular day-to-day walks with the Lord. There may or may not have b…
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What This Startup Teaches Us About Behavioral Economics
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Send us a text Debbie, an early-stage fintech startup, is rewriting the rules on rewards. Instead of offering consumers rewards for spending, Debbie offers rewards for paying down their debt and saving money at a time when credit card and auto loan delinquency rates have increased to their highest level since the Great Recession, per data from the …
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In this episode, musical artist Ravahn joins the show to discuss the process of inviting the Lord into her craft after surrendering her life to Jesus in 2019, what God has taught her about her own limitations, and the balance between expressing her humanity as an artist and honoring the holiness of the ultimate Creator. You can connect with Ravahn …
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What is fintech (really)?: Finovate founder weighs in
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Send us a text It’s past and present fintech innovations in this edition of Money isn’t Everything. In today’s show, Mary sits down with Jim Bruene who founded one of the first fintech events, Finovate, at a time when many didn’t know fintech was becoming a thing. They explore the challenges of staying creative at a corporation and offer workaround…
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Staying the Course with Kenna Clayton
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In this episode, social media marketing professional Kenna Clayton sits down to discuss some of the fallout on the internet regarding reactions to Nicki Shearer's comments on the Pro Church Tools show, and why churches should stay the course and not be discouraged from implementing the principals discussed on the show - despite negative commentary.…
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Can fintech and banks truly help people build savings habits?
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Send us a text Consumers are depleting the savings they built during the pandemic. Mary Wisniewski sits down with Ethan Bloch, the founder of Digit, one of the first algorithmic saving apps to hit the U.S. They examine: overdraft fees, best practices for building a product that inspires behavior change and whether fintech has improved financial ser…
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Send us a text The financial services industry isn’t that basic. Sure, banks and credit unions hold money. But their ambitions are much grander. Hosted by long-time fintech reporter Mary Wisniewski, Money isn’t Everything explores the ways banking may change for better or worse. We’ll hear from rebels of banking, journalists and fintech entrepreneu…
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The Art of Being Human: Where Creativity and Psychology Intersect with Kara Veldman
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In this episode, mental health therapist Kara Veldman sits down with Bailee to discuss some of the mental health struggles holding creatives back from walking in the fullness of all that God has planned for them. During the conversation, she breaks down the causes of imposter syndrome, gives practical tips on how to combat burnout, and offers advic…
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The Practice of Surrender with James Collington
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In this episode, musician James Collington sits down to share the ups and downs of his creative journey. He emphasizes the need to trust God's plan and surrender control to Him. James also discusses the process behind his latest single, 'All I Want,' and the correlation between creativity and his relationship with God. Stream Collington's most rece…
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The Drawing Board: Breaking Down the Internet's Response to Barbie and the Oscars
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Barbie managed to snag a whopping 8 Oscar nominations this awards season, but, according to widespread outrage on the internet, it didn't receive the RIGHT nominations. Bailee breaks down three eternal takeaways for the Christian creative in light of the ongoing discussion. Keep up with The Creative Christian Podcast! Subscribe on Youtube Follow on…
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"It Doesn't Have to Be That Way" with Mackenzie Jones
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In this episode, Mackenzie Jones (CORE, Hope Church MVMT) joins the show to talk about how creatives tend to make their creative process both messy and painful - but it doesn't have to be that way! She also zeroes in on embracing a healthy pressure to represent God well in creative spaces, her practical tips to make space to dream big in the creati…
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The Drawing Board: What's IN and what's OUT for Creatives in 2024
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It's 2024, and to kick off the first episode of the year, Bailee walks through 3 ins and 3 outs for creatives in the body of Christ for the New Year. Keep up with The Creative Christian Podcast! Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Keep up with The Creative Christian Podcast! Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on T…
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Not Of This World with Shawn Mitchell
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In this episode, Shawn Mitchell of OTHRWRLDLY joins the show to talk about finding your voice as an artist, what Jesus really meant when he expressed his desire for his disciples to be in the world but not of it, and the one time God rocked Shawn's world while driving down the very roads of "Country Roads, Take Me Home" fame. Connect with Shawn and…
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Out of the Woods with Eddie Stigson
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In this episode, Eddie Stigson (Besalel.Crtv, House of Life Church Sweden) sits down to discuss the similarities between ministering to people from the pulpit and the canvas, the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit while creating, and the keys to victory that God revealed to him in his battle over his mental health. Follow Eddie on Instagram! …
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The Rhythm of the Gospel with One Pursuit MSC
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In this episode, Andrew and Avery Chisenski of One Pursuit MSC sit down to discuss the importance of humility and restraint while leading others in worship, trusting the Lord to refine their work in the songwriting process, and how God has revealed His character to each of them as they've pursued their craft. Listen to One Pursuit MSC's latest EP, …
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From Darkness to Creativity with Rodrick Jones
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In this episode, Rodrick Jones (Creative Team, Hope Church Movement) sits down to talk about faith-driven leadership, keeping his cup full as a creative, and how God used the creative arts to pursue Rodrick through his darkest moments. Notes: There is discussion of depression and suicide timestamped at 3:03-3:29 and 5:20-8:57. While the discussion …
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The Drawing Board: Criticism vs Feedback
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In the first episode of our brand new solo segment, The Drawing Board, Bailee breaks down the difference between criticism and feedback and how creatives can respond to both in a Christlike way. Keep up with The Creative Christian Podcast! Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTokAv Bailee Wishart
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The Heart of Service with Alex Simpson
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In this episode, Alex Simpson (Production Manager, CCV), sits down to discuss how to overcome gatekeeping in the creative industry, finding joy in your role no matter whether you're pushing space bar on a computer or operating high-end tech at a mega-church event, and that one time she took on her first LED wall build armed only with 5 road cases o…
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In the Shadow of God with Brittany Moody
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Brittany Moody, founder and creative director of Enduo Media, sits down to talk about how creatives can be encouraged by Bezalel's biblical example, divine inspiration over simple imitation, and the importance of staying planted for creatives seeking to serve the Lord through their local church. Check out Enduo Media Keep up with The Creative Chris…
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Stewarding the Gift with Taylor Pride
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Taylor Pride sits down to discuss the role creatives play in fulfilling the Great Commission, the importance of being rooted in scripture while creating, and the one time he accidentally went on a date with an Israeli woman while visiting Jerusalem. Check out Taylor's music Follow Taylor on Instagram Keep up with The Creative Christian Podcast! Sub…
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The Creative Journey with Nate DeLeon
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Nate DeLeon (Of the Lion, Chasing the Light) sits down to discuss the never-ending journey of pursuing creativity, how to battle discouragement as a creative, and how he handled a Switchfoot meet-and-greet as a young musician. Connect with Nate Keep up with The Creative Christian Podcast! Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok…
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The John 3:30 Mindset with We The Least
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Nathanael DeLong, Dell May, and Michaela DeLong of We The Least sit down to discuss making Jesus the most important part of what they do, the areas of culture they've been called to speak the truth of the gospel into, and that one time they were invited to be a crucial part of a baby gender reveal party. Connect with We The Least Keep up with The C…
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“In the beginning, God created…” From the very first words of scripture, God’s shown His nature as the ultimate creative - an attribute that’s been passed down to each and every one of his image-bearers. On the Creative Christian Podcast, Bailee Wishart talks to church creatives, up-and-coming artists, and industry professionals, all with the goal …
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