When faith dictates money, the fallout can be devastating—especially for women. In this conversation with Sarah Carr, the focus turns to how rigid gender roles, abuse, and teachings like “God will provide” leave families financially vulnerable and women without autonomy. They explore how inherited beliefs around worthiness, guilt, and divine blessing shape earning potential, retirement savings, and even the courage to ask for a raise. From global inheritance laws to childhood prayers about the end of the world, the discussion shows how spiritual conditioning can sabotage financial security—and how awareness is the first step toward freedom.
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About Sarah Carr:
Sarah Carr is passionate about helping others reclaim a life of their own choosing and cultivate financial well-being in a shame-free, trauma-informed environment. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, and as a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and Certified Financial Therapist Level-I™ professional, she brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to guide individuals on their financial journeys. She firmly believes that financial well-being is a key ingredient to personal empowerment. Having survived religious abuse, she understands the power of rewriting our internal scripts. That experience ignited a fire within her to create safer spaces within faith-based systems, challenge the status quo, and foster healing for others. She does not shy away from uncomfortable conversations and is currently working on her memoir, which she hopes will inspire change and healing.
About Rick Kahler:
Rick Kahler, MSFP, CFP® , CFT™, CeFT® , Certified Internal Financial Systems™ Financial Therapy Practitioner, president of Kahler Financial Group, is a lifelong resident of Rapid City, SD. He began his professional career in 1973 selling and appraising real estate He founded Kahler Financial Group in 1981. He became the first fee-only Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP ® ) in South Dakota in 1983. In 2020 he became one of the first Certified Financial Therapist (CFT™,) in the nation.
His firm, specializes in the integration of investment advising, financial planning, financial coaching, and financial therapy, serving small business and real estate owners, professionals, and retirees, as well as individuals and families.
He served on and chaired the South Dakota Investment Council and served in leadership capacities with the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Financial Planning Advisors. Kahler is also a nationally renowned speaker and educator. In 2003, National American University recognized Mr. Kahler with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
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