Money in Marriage

Money in Marriage: Building Trust, Transparency, and Unity in Your Finances by Derek Abishua is a biblically rooted, deeply practical guide for married couples seeking financial intimacy through the lens of Christian and Hebraic stewardship. This isn't another budgeting manual-it's a discipleship journey that reframes money as a sacred trust, not personal property. Spanning 21 transformative chapters, the book walks couples through a holistic framework: from establishing a shared theology of ownership (you manage what belongs to God) to building unity as your "first wealth, " conquering financial baggage, defining "enough" through a Contentment Covenant, and waging spiritual warfare over your household economy.
Readers will learn to break free from debt slavery, build an emergency fortress, implement a mission-driven "Freedom Plan" budget, and give joyfully as an act of worship-not obligation. The book uniquely integrates Scripture with Jewish wisdom-drawing on concepts like tzedakah (righteous giving), Shalom Bayit (peace in the home), and cheshbon hanefesh (soul accounting)-to enrich Christian financial practice.
Practical tools include the Family Wealth Council protocol for grace-filled money talks, the Dual Engine income strategy, tax-efficient stewardship, and ethical estate planning that prioritizes legacy over liquidity. Special emphasis is placed on raising "steward-heirs, " navigating windfalls with humility, guarding against fraud and relational pitfalls, and designing a "Succession Blueprint" that ensures your final act is one of eternal impact.
Each chapter includes memory verses, discussion questions, prayer points, and actionable steps-making it ideal for couples to work through together. Written with compassion, clarity, and covenantal conviction, Money Wisdom equips marriages to move beyond financial stress toward shared purpose, generous living, and unshakeable peace-proving that when money is stewarded in unity and faith, it becomes a powerful conduit for Kingdom blessing. ©2025 Derek Abishua | 21 chapters | For couples who believe their finances should reflect their faith.