Abrahams Wallet

Every dad has been there. Your child says something disrespectful. Your spouse reacts in a way you didn't expect. Stress builds at work, and before you know it, you're responding out of emotion instead of wisdom. But what if there was a simple framework that could help you slow down, take ownership of your thoughts, and respond in a way that honors God?

In this episode, we're joined by James Lenhoff to unpack the powerful CTFAR method—a practical tool that's helped countless people navigate conflict, parenting, marriage, work, and even financial decisions with greater clarity and self-control. If you've ever wished you could respond more intentionally instead of reacting in the moment, this conversation will give you a framework you'll use for years to come.

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CTFAR Model Questions: https://abrahamswallet.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Unknown.pdf
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GoodSense: https://goodsensemovement.org/ 
FreedUp App: https://getfreedup.com/ 

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - How to Get Through a Conflict With Yourself
(00:00:46) - Take Control of Your Wallet
(00:01:44) - A Christian Financial Planner on Abraham's Wallet
(00:03:36) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(00:11:16) - How to Get Through a Conflict With My Wife
(00:17:14) - The Real Cost of Blaming Your Partner
(00:24:46) - Boundaries for Relationships
(00:30:45) - How to Talk About Abusive Relationships
(00:33:47) - The Woe and the Money
(00:41:12) - The Problem of Spending Too Much
(00:45:07) - How to Get Through Anger Issues in Guys
(00:48:27) - Share the Emotion Wheel With Others
(00:51:56) - C2 is a hard verb
(00:52:14) - Good Sense: What's Going On There?

What if the next great family business wasn't a business at all—but a car? Self-driving vehicles are arriving faster than most people realize, and they may completely change how families think about transportation, income, and stewardship.

In this episode, we explore why autonomous Teslas could become one of the most practical business opportunities available to ordinary families. Imagine a vehicle that can run errands, take Grandma to church, drive the kids to practice, handle airport runs, and potentially earn income while you're at work or asleep. It sounds futuristic, but the future may be closer than you think. Join us as we discuss the opportunities, challenges, and implications of a world where your next employee might be a car.

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(00:00:00) - How to Manage a Six-Child Household
(00:00:21) - Abraham's Wallet: Cutting-Edge Technology
(00:02:18) - Abraham's Wallet Camp
(00:06:23) - Cars and Small Business
(00:07:21) - Tesla's Full-Self-Driving Service
(00:12:24) - Full-Self Driving For One Hour
(00:15:35) - Robo Taxi: Elon's Big Idea
(00:21:08) - Tesla's CyberCab
(00:26:24) - Robot Taxi: The CyberCab
(00:29:34) - Tesla to Sell Cyber Cabs to Individuals
(00:30:50) - Imagine Driving Your Child Around In a Robotic Car
(00:34:56) - Do You Need A Car to Drive?
(00:37:23) - A Tesla for the Family?
(00:41:28) - Cyber Cab
(00:43:28) - Abraham's Wallet: Retreat Announcement

As America nears its 250th anniversary, we're ending this series with a vision worth fighting for. Drawing from George Washington's own words and the biblical promise of every family dwelling safely under their own vine and fig tree, we'll explore the kind of peace, prosperity, and freedom Christian fathers should be building toward.

Because the inheritance we leave isn't just financial—it's the world our children and grandchildren will one day call home.

Main Topics Covered
Why we engage culture without idolizing politics
The biblical vision of every man under his own vine and fig tree
What shalom really means and why it matters for families
George Washington's repeated use of Micah 4:4 in letters and leadership
America's founding ideals vs. today's expanding government and family breakdown
How Christian dads can fight for ordered liberty, family strength, and economic freedom
Practical ways to teach your kids real history and pray for the nation

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - America: The End of Abraham's Wallet
(00:00:58) - Abraham's Wallet: The Third Annual Indiana retreat
(00:03:27) - America: The Battle for God's People
(00:04:58) - Israel Midrash: Shalom
(00:12:09) - George Washington on His Vision for America
(00:21:47) - Return to the Micah 44 Agenda
(00:27:34) - A Christian call to civic leadership
(00:30:41) - God of Our Fathers

In this episode of Abraham's Wallet, we confront the pressure on Christians — especially fathers and church leaders — to stay silent on "political" topics. We will explain how the culture has hijacked the word "politics" to silence biblical truth on marriage, family, gender, human dignity, and creation order.

This is a call for men to lead their homes courageously by applying Scripture to every area of life, rejecting cowardly silence, and reclaiming bold Christian civic engagement. Perfect for dads, grandfathers, and anyone tired of the false divide between faith and culture.

Main Topics Covered

Why "staying out of politics" is a modern trap for Christians

The Johnson Amendment and how it silenced churches

Biblical truth vs. cultural redefinition of family, marriage, and gender

Leading your home with courage on hot-button issues

America's Christian founding and the call to patriotic, truth-speaking faithfulness

Real-world examples: transgender participation in youth sports, Pride Month, and more

Key Bible passage on speaking truth boldly



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(00:00:00) - Don't Take Political Issues Personally
(00:00:31) - Americans Celebrating the World Cup
(00:07:03) - How To Have A Fourth of July
(00:10:04) - Does Christianity Matter in American Politics?
(00:19:37) - Christian conservatives on the political issue
(00:22:21) - Are Christian Questions Being Co-opted and labeled Political?
(00:31:30) - Family Leadership on Political Issues
(00:33:09) - Married Christians: Political Issues
(00:42:10) - The Limits of Evangelism
(00:50:10) - A message for the truth
(00:51:02) - Revelation 2: We Cannot Be Political
(00:54:19) - Political Debate

Many Christians have been taught a version of American history that treats faith as an afterthought—or worse, a problem to overcome. But what if the story is more complicated than that? What if the men who shaped this nation regularly referenced Scripture, called for Christian virtue, and believed that faith was essential to preserving liberty?

In this episode, we explore the often-forgotten Protestant heritage of America and why it matters for Christian fathers today. Not because America is perfect or worthy of worship, but because understanding the inheritance God has given us helps us teach our children with gratitude, wisdom, and truth. If you're shaping the culture of your home, this is a story worth knowing.

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The Light and the Glory: https://amzn.to/4oCbGsK 
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Chapters

(00:00:00) - America
(00:01:19) - A Tiny Bit About Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Wealth
(00:04:37) - Don't Buy Any Individual Stock
(00:06:44) - George Washington on Elon Musk
(00:07:20) - A Short Talk About Small-Cap Stocks
(00:08:00) - Americans' gratitude for their country
(00:09:19) - The True Story of America
(00:19:39) - Andrew Abramowitz on His Abrahamic Dad Retreat
(00:20:20) - Let's Meet the Founders
(00:24:33) - John Adams
(00:27:01) - Visit Washington, D.C.
(00:28:12) - Thomas Jefferson: A Modern Day Thomas Jefferson
(00:33:12) - Patrick Henry and John Jay
(00:35:11) - What is Christian nationalism?
(00:38:23) - Christian Character in Our Nation
(00:41:05) - God's Prudence in American History
(00:48:12) - My Country... Tis of thee