The Intentional Living Podcast

Why does money feel harder to manage today? Why do so many people feel behind, even when they’re doing everything “right”?In this episode, Jim and Cade sit down with author Seb Bunney to unpack the hidden ways our current money system affects behavior, stress, and long-term planning.Seb explains how inflation, declining purchasing power, and broken incentives quietly shape the choices people make every day. Together, they explore why financial goals feel further away, how money functions as a language, and what happens when essential goods—like housing—turn into investment assets.This episode gives listeners clarity, language, and perspective for understanding the pressure they feel around money. If you’ve ever wondered why modern financial life feels heavier than it should, this conversation will help you see the root causes—and what you can do to navigate them with more confidence and intention.Topics include:• Why money feels “broken” today• How inflation changes behavior and priorities• Why long-term goals feel harder to reach• Money as a language and communication tool• The emotional impact of unstable purchasing power• The difference between saving and investing in today’s economy• Why housing has become an investment instead of a home• How curiosity creates clarity and agencyA grounded, eye-opening conversation for anyone feeling stretched financially or looking to understand the deeper forces shaping modern life.

In this final episode of their What Is Money? series, Jim Crider and Cade Grimm bring it all together — exploring what it really means to take action once you’ve clarified your values, set goals, and made intentional decisions.So many people stop short of actually doing the thing. They plan, think, and talk about what matters — but never follow through. Jim and Cade break down why that happens and how to move from knowing to doing in your financial life, your habits, and your faith.💬 This episode dives into: Why small, consistent actions compound into radical results The connection between behavior, habit, and identity How to build momentum when motivation fades Priming your environment to make good actions easy and bad ones harder The power of gamifying your habits to make discipline enjoyable How community and comparison influence your actions (for better or worse) Why “knowing better” isn’t the same as “doing better” The surprising truth that inaction is still a decisionJim and Cade also get practical — from 401(k) contributions to health habits, from “Eat the Frog” mornings to making the mundane meaningful. You’ll hear stories about gamifying productivity (yes, including the “dump water on Jim’s head” story), creative accountability, and learning to find joy in doing hard things.At its core, this conversation challenges you to close the gap between intention and impact — to turn the values you say matter into actions that actually reflect them.Whether you’re taking the first step toward financial confidence or trying to rebuild consistency in your daily routines, this episode will help you see action not as pressure, but as freedom — the natural outflow of living in alignment with what you truly value.

How do you talk to your kids about money — without making it awkward or stressful? In this episode, Jim Crider and Cade Grimm unpack how to build financial wisdom in your children at every age — from toddlers learning about trade-offs to grown kids navigating inheritance and legacy.  Jim shares real stories from his own family: how a simple “golf cart vs. vacation” conversation turned into a powerful lesson about priorities, and how reframing “We can’t afford that” into “We’re choosing to spend differently” helps kids learn intentional decision-making.  Cade brings in the perspective of a new dad, showing how even small, everyday choices can model healthy money habits. Together, they explore allowance strategies, the value of work, and how transparency around money creates strong, trusting families.

Jim Crider and Cade Grimm unpack how faith, psychology, and intentional planning shape better decisions. From confidence and bias to biblical wisdom and daily habits, discover how to think clearly, act intentionally, and align every choice with what truly matters. What if the hardest part of making a good decision is realizing there’s a decision to be made?In this episode of Intentional Living, Jim Crider and Cade Grimm dive deep into the art and psychology of decision-making — through the lens of faith, values, and practical wisdom. They explore how most people make choices without realizing it, how bias and emotion shape our thinking, and how aligning decisions with your values leads to clarity and peace.Drawing on research from Daniel Kahneman, Annie Duke, and Proverbs’ call for wise counsel, Jim and Cade uncover how to recognize blind spots, manage decision fatigue, and use tools like premortems and Stop–Start–Continue to create more thoughtful action.Whether you’re leading a business, planning your finances, or navigating life’s daily choices, this conversation will help you think clearly, act intentionally, and live with purpose.

In this episode of the Intentional Living FP Podcast, financial planners Jim Crider and Cade Grimm explore how money shapes marriage—not just through budgets, but through communication. Money isn’t only about math; it’s a language that reveals what you value most.Jim and Cade unpack how financial stress, hidden spending, and misaligned priorities can quietly erode trust—but also how intentional conversations about money can strengthen connection, clarity, and peace. You’ll hear real-life stories of couples who turned conflict into understanding, and learn why regular financial communication makes couples 20–25% less likely to divorce.They also challenge the comparison culture fueled by social media and offer a healthier perspective: you can have anything, but you can’t have everything.If you’ve ever felt tension around money in your relationship, this episode will help you align your time, finances, and values—so your money story becomes one of teamwork, purpose, and intentional living.

Most couples wish they had talked about money before marriage. Jim Crider and Cade Grimm from Intentional Living FP share how to start healthy financial conversations early — without awkwardness — to build trust and unity before saying “I do.”

Financial planners Jim Crider and Cade Grimm of Intentional Living unpack one deceptively simple question—what is money?—and reveal how understanding it can reshape your relationship with wealth, purpose, and life itself.

In this episode, Jim gives a Shakespeare-like monologue regarding bitcoin, the current macroeconomic state we find ourselves in, and answers some questions you might be having.Bitcoin is not a hedge - Parker Lewis: https://youtu.be/Z6qzEYxBYcQ?si=gmoO258W2kFAMoQpUS debt clock: https://www.usdebtclock.org/

In this episode, Jim is joined with/by Ben Justman. Ben is the founder of Peony Lane which is a natural winemaking company. He relays the story of how his business got started, his journey in discovering Bitcoin and how his business uses it, and other things regarding his life.Peony Lane's website: https://t.co/d9Qdi6IHD72021 31% Wine discount code: 2021RELEASEBen's Twitter: @BenJustman

In this episode, Jim is joined with/by Cody Morgan.  Cody poses questions that most people are probably wondering about regarding money, but either don't have the background to answer them alone or don't have anyone they can go to find them elsewhere.

In this episode Jim is joined with/by Clay Finck where they discuss the practical side of investing, while also acknowledging that people aren't spreadsheets. They talk through navigating this landscape and how to deal with emotions and biases when investing.The investors Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TIP_networkClay's Twiter: @Clay_FinckTIP Mastermind community: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/mastermind-2/

In this episode Jim relays his journey in becoming a successful financial planner, addresses common questions he has received over his career, and talks about how he weaves Bitcoin into people's lives.

In this episode Jim is joined with/by Jesse Myers to get down to the brass tacks about the monetary side of bitcoin. They discuss what money actually is, why bitcoin is a better form of money, and discuss common questions and stigma related to bitcoin.Jesse's blog "Once-in-a-species" - onceinaspecies.com/aboutJesse's company: @onrampbitcoinJesse's twitter: @Croesus_BTC

In this epsiode Jim is joined with/by Marty Bent. They discuss what the future could look like in a practical sense and the implications of individuals and entities adopting Bitcoin as a part of every day life.Marty's Twitter: @MartyBentMarty's Bitcoin media company on Twitter: @TFTC21Rabbithole recap podcast: @rabbitholerecapMarty's newsletter: https://ten31.vc/

In this episode Jim is joined with/by Trey Sellers of Unchained Capital. Theydiscuss using Bitcon as a tool to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), as well as how to secure the Bitcoin you own.Trey's Twitter: @ts_hodlTrey's website with article's and info: treysellers.comTo check out Unchained and see what they provide: Unchained.com

In this episode Jim is joined with/by Ben Epling who works at the Bitcoin-only financial institution River. Ben walks us through what River does, how exchanges really work, and the practical steps to actually buy Bitcoin.Ben's Twitter: @beneplingRiver's homepage: River.com

In this episode Jim is joined by/with Michael Schmid to get down to the brass tacks about the technical side of Bitcoin. They discuss what it is, how the technology behind it works,  and many other questions that people might be asking.Michael's Twitter : @SchnitzelArticles to read by Michael: Schnitzel.world

Jim Crider is joined with/by James Lavish to discuss and understand what a debt spiral is, how/why the United States is in one right now, and where the near future might lead.James' X account: @jameslavish"The informationalist" newsletter: https://t.co/iV8AMLvMfHThe live US debt clock: https://www.usdebtclock.org/

Jim Crider is joined with/by Preston Pysh to discuss the current macro, fiscal, and monetary space, how we got here, and where they believe we are headed on the bright orange horizon.Below are links to some of the things discussed in this episode:Preston's X account: @PrestonPyshThe investor's Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/Bitcoin Fundamentals: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/bitcoin-fundamentals/"This time is different" book: https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691152646/this-time-is-different"How the conomic machine works" youtube video: https://youtu.be/PHe0bXAIuk0?si=TPA7oYNqmw0CicBB