Faith & Finances
A conversation between Ray & Emily Ihim (guests) and Devaughn Williamson (host).
In this episode, Ray and Emily Ihim talk honestly about building a marriage and career with faith in God as the foundation. They reflect on learning how to move from independence to partnership, especially in marriage, where communication, humility, and shared vision matter more than individual comfort.
They discuss the tension in marriage that comes with combining finances and learning how to make decisions together. Even with experience in financial coaching, they both had to learn how to create structure together, align their values, and invite God into practical systems like budgeting and planning.
Both Ray and Emily share how faith shaped major career transitions. Ray learned to release rigid expectations and grow through humility and adaptability. Emily stepped away from teaching and chose to trust God through uncertainty, rejection, and uncomfortable waiting seasons.
Ray & Emily Ihim on the Faith Ignite Podcast
Throughout it all, they emphasize the importance of mutual support in marriage. When one struggled, the other was strong. Ray and Emily were intentional about reminding each other of God’s promises and staying anchored in prayer together as a unit.
Their work today reflects that same heart posture. Their businesses are focused on impact. They believe better understanding their purpose makes hard steps possible and that obedience, structure, and perseverance create more space for growth.
This conversation highlights what it looks like to take faith seriously in everyday decisions, in marriage, finances, work, and the unknown, and to keep moving forward even when the path is unknown or unclear.
If this story has impacted, inspired or reignited your faith to believe God’s promises for your life, we would love for you to consider becoming a partner of Faith Ignite so we can share even more stories like Ray & Emily’s all around the world! With your partnership, faith can be spread across the world and transform even more lives.
Devaughn Williamson President, Faith Ignite Inc
