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Effort, Surrender and the Money in Between

(RNS) — From portfolio obsession to nonprofit dreams, this thorny episode asks when to strive, when to surrender and how to 'solve for peace.'
Effort, Surrender and the Money in Between
Jonathan Woodward


(RNS) — After their conversation with Amjad Quadri, Amber and Tom turn to a deeper question beneath financial decision-making: What is actually in our control, and what do we need to let go of?

Drawing on the islamic concept of rizq — the idea that our provision is ultimately in God’s hands — they explore the tension between effort and surrender in everyday financial life. From saving for retirement to pursuing a calling, managing debt or stepping back from work, they wrestle with how to act responsibly without becoming consumed by outcomes.

Amber connects the conversation to the idea of “solving for peace,” while Tom reflects on the wisdom of focusing on inputs rather than results. Along the way, real-life scenarios bring the tension into focus, and ancient wisdom — including the Serenity Prayer — offers a way through it.


It’s a thoughtful guide to making financial decisions with intention, trust and a little more peace of mind.

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