Money, Meet Meaning

Money, Meet Meaning

Our religious and wisdom traditions actually have a lot to teach us – and have for millennia – about one of the greatest sources of stress and struggle in our contemporary lives.

This podcast finds the seldom visited intersection of “Personal Finance” and “Religion & Spirituality.” It’s not academic scholarship or theological discourse. It won’t have stock tips or market predictions. Instead, each episode features practical insights and discovery on how our wisdom traditions pave a path – whether you're religious, spiritual, or none of the above – on navigating our complex financial lives.

Meet the Hosts

Amber Hacker

The Chief of External Affairs & CFO at Interfaith America, Amber's passion for finance has earned her the nickname “Budget Hacker”. She has been featured in Women's Day magazine for her personal finance work, and has written about religion and the workplace for Harvard Business Review. Amber holds an MBA and is a Christian: her commitment to interfaith cooperation and conversation is inspired by Jesus’ call to love your neighbor.

Tom Levinson

As co-Managing Member at registered investment advisory firm Park Piedmont Advisors, Tom guides families toward thoughtful, long-term uses of their financial resources -- and a deeper understanding of how their values shape their approach to wealth, stewardship, and communication. Tom is a Harvard Divinity School grad and a frequent writer on religion, spirituality, and American society. His commitment to interfaith cooperation and conversation springs from the deep ethical wellsprings of his Jewish tradition.

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Give Treasure, Reap Reward: Jerre Stead
By Jonathan Woodward — June 21, 2024
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
God in the Machine – Prayer, Tech, and Money with Alessandro DiSanto
By Jonathan Woodward — June 4, 2024
Tom and Amber talk with Alessandro DiSanto, a co-founder of Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world. Alessandro shares how prayer and Catholic values guide Hallow’s business model and decision-making – and, as a young, successful entrepreneur, how his faith informs his financial life and view on wealth accumulation.
A Ministry of Banking: Jared Evans
By Jonathan Woodward — May 21, 2024
Amber and Tom talk with Jared Evans, a community manager for JPMorgan Chase, about how he views his job in banking as “love work.” Find out why — and consider how the concept of calling could apply to your own work.
The Radical Simplicity of a Credit Union: Rev. Winnie Varghese
By Jonathan Woodward — May 14, 2024
Is wealth inequality a spiritual issue? If so, what can our religious institutions do about it — and how can we, as individuals, best love our neighbors … financially?
Parenting in the Age of the Cashless Kid: Reza Aslan & Jessica Jackley
By Jonathan Woodward — May 7, 2024
Money, parenting, religion … oh my! Any one of these is tricky to navigate on its own. But how do we weave them all together?