A Masterclass from
Samia Pedalino
About This Masterclass
You want to be generous. You want to plan ahead. Where do you begin?
There are bills to cover, a future to prepare for, and people you’d love to bless. You want your financial decisions to reflect your faith, but knowing how to bring saving, giving, investing, and debt into one clear picture can feel overwhelming.
In Building Wealth with God, Samia Pedalino brings biblical teaching and practical financial education together. Explore the beliefs shaping your relationship with money, discover a broader vision for generational wealth, and consider how everyday stewardship can serve the people and purposes you care about.
From creating space for generosity to understanding savings, investment options, and debt repayment approaches, this masterclass gives you a starting point for more intentional decisions.
Whether you’re establishing new habits or reconsidering what you’re building toward, come with your questions. Begin connecting your faith, your resources, and the legacy you hope to leave—one thoughtful step at a time.
What you'll learn in this class....
- Recognize how fear, family beliefs, and past experiences shape your money habits.
- Explore biblical perspectives on provision, stewardship, and wealth.
- Consider the spiritual, relational, and financial legacy you want to pass on.
- Make generosity an intentional and joyful part of your financial life.
- Understand the role of emergency savings and long-term planning.
- Become familiar with investment and education savings options.
- Compare debt repayment approaches and identify practical steps to explore.
- Invite God into financial conversations and decisions in your household.
Sessions: 5 | Length: 2hrs 40min
Session 1: Cultivating Kingdom Soil
37 min
What beliefs about money are shaping the future you’re building? Through the parable of the soils, explore your heart’s response to provision, possessions, and financial pressure. Discover Samia’s vision of stewardship rooted in relationship with God and a purpose beyond accumulation.
Session 2: Generational Wealth
26 min
What do you want the next generation to inherit from your life? Explore biblical stories of covenant and legacy, and consider how faith, wisdom, relationships, and financial resources can become gifts you intentionally nurture and pass on.
Session 3: The Joy of Giving
37 min
What would generosity look like if it began with joy? Explore giving as worship and partnership with God. Discover the idea of a dedicated “God Fund” and ways to make thoughtful generosity part of your household’s rhythms.
Session 4: Stewardship that Multiplies
29 min
How do you prepare for the future while staying generous today? Get an introduction to emergency savings, investing, and planning for children. Explore Samia’s suggested framework for giving, investing, and living as you consider your own financial priorities.
Session 5: Freedom from Debt
31 min
Where do you start when debt makes the future feel smaller? Bring financial pressure into an honest conversation about faith, motives, and practical planning. Explore snowball and avalanche repayment methods, spending adjustments, and opportunities to work toward greater financial breathing room.
Join the Conversation
Share insights, ask questions, and connect with other members.
Session Notes
Review key insights and reflect on what you’re learning.
Learn at Your Pace
Make room to grow with teaching that fits your schedule.
Faith for Everyday Life
Find encouragement for the people and places God has entrusted to you.
About the Teacher
Samia Pedalino is an entrepreneur, author, and communicator who loves helping people connect their faith with their finances. Drawing on years of experience as a financial advisor and later as a business owner, she brings biblical perspective and practical understanding to conversations that can often feel intimidating.
Raised in a traditional Jewish home in South Florida, Samia carries a deep value for stewardship and the purpose behind what we build. She holds a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business and lives in Redding, California, with her husband, Nicholas, and their two children.
In Building Wealth with God, she invites you to approach money with fresh curiosity, clearer purpose, and a growing vision for generosity and legacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I’m still trying to get on top of bills and debt. Is this class for someone like me?
Yes. You don’t need substantial savings or investing experience to begin. The class includes foundational conversations about money beliefs, saving, giving, and debt repayment. You can start with the topics most relevant to your circumstances and consider one manageable step at a time, without comparing your progress to anyone else’s.
Can I care about building wealth and still keep God at the center?
That question is at the heart of this class. Samia explores wealth through stewardship, generosity, and responsibility to future generations. You’ll reflect on what money means to you, what you’re building toward, and how your resources can serve your values. Financial success isn’t a measure of your worth or God’s love for you.
What is Bethel Leaders Network?
Bethel Leaders Network (BLN) is an expression of the Bethel Church family in Redding, California. Our heart is to connect, encourage, and equip leaders to live out Kingdom culture and see God move in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. Through resources and opportunities for meaningful connection, we help people grow in their walk with God and in what He has called them to carry.
Who are these masterclasses for?
If you’re hungry to grow in your relationship with God and bring His heart into everyday life, these masterclasses are for you. Whether you’re raising a family, leading a church, building a business, or serving your community, our hope is that you leave encouraged and equipped for where God has placed you. You don’t need a leadership title to have an impact.
How much does it cost to access the masterclasses?
Our masterclasses are included in all three memberships, so you can choose the support and connection that best fit your season:
- BLN Learn — $12/month or $120/year: Grow at your own pace with access to our library of 40+ masterclasses and new content added monthly.
- BLN Engage — $37/month: Enjoy everything in Learn, plus community, sphere-specific mentors, learning pathways, and live calls to encourage you along the way.
- BLN Influence — suggested contribution of $225/month: Receive everything in Engage, plus personal connection, coaching, and pastoral support for senior leaders and their spouses. An application is required, with a $200 non-refundable application fee.
Can I watch at my own pace?
Absolutely. You can watch on demand through the BLN platform on the web or mobile app throughout your active membership. Make space in a rhythm that works for you, pause to reflect, and return to a session as you put what you’re discovering into practice.
How do I get started?
Select “Get Started” to explore our memberships and choose the one that best suits your season and the ways you’d like to grow. You can join Learn or Engage directly, or apply for Influence if you’re a senior leader seeking deeper connection and support.
