Aaron Caid on faith-based financial stewardship.

Money shapes more than bank accounts—it shapes anxiety, generosity, discipleship, and the way we love our neighbors. In this episode of the MercyCast, Raleigh Sadler sits down with Aaron Caid to explore why financial literacy is ultimately a spiritual conversation.

From scarcity mindsets and family finances to stewardship, gratitude, and generosity, Aaron Caid, Chief Marketing Officer of Adelphi Christian Banking, shares how Christians can rethink money not as a master but as a tool for God’s kingdom. Together, Raleigh and Aaron discuss why Gen Z is struggling financially, why churches often avoid conversations about money, and how modeling healthy stewardship can become a form of discipleship.

This conversation also dives into emotional health, anxiety, exploitation, and how financial stress impacts our ability to see and serve others well. If you’ve ever wrestled with fear, debt, comparison, or the pressure to “have enough,” this episode offers practical wisdom and gospel-centered hope.

In This Episode

Why financial literacy matters spiritually and emotionally

How scarcity mindsets shape anxiety and decision-making

What the Bible teaches about money and stewardship

Why parents should openly model healthy financial habits

The connection between generosity and gratitude

How churches can disciple people through conversations about finances

Why money is a tool—not an identity or savior

The role of stewardship in caring for vulnerable neighbors