The True Cost of Comparison: Social Media, Status & Stewardship with Dr. Johnetta Thurston

Yahweh’s Money®️: The Crossroads of Religion & Money

In this episode of Yahweh’s Money, we’re getting candid about something that affects all of us: comparison. Shay Cook welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur and coach Dr. Johnetta Thurston for a soul-stirring conversation about identity, finances, and faith in the age of the algorithm.

Shay and Dr. Johnetta open up about the silent weight of social pressure, how spiritual alignment helps resist financial distraction, and what true contentment looks like in a world obsessed with more.

If you’ve ever scrolled through social media and felt like you’re behind—or wondered why your blessings feel delayed—this episode will remind you that God’s timing is never late, and your path is yours alone.

Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

• Why comparison is the enemy of stewardship—and how to break free from it.
• The hidden financial and emotional cost of “keeping up.”
• Biblical truths about success, obedience, and God’s timing.
• Real talk on solopreneurship, burnout, and defining your own version of success.
• How contentment and legacy are more powerful than luxury.

Featured Scripture:

• Galatians 6:4-5 – “Each one should test their own actions... without comparing themselves to someone else.”
• Proverbs 22:7 – “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”
• Philippians 4:6 – “Be anxious for nothing…”
• Luke 14:28 – “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost…”

Action Step:

Audit your digital space this week.

1. Unfollow or mute three accounts that spark comparison or discontent.
2. Then follow three accounts that nourish your faith, finances, and well-being.

Final Word:

Comparison can bankrupt your peace. But when you stay rooted in your purpose and focused on your own lane, God can do the work of multiplying your seed in due season. Trust His timeline. Your breakthrough doesn’t need a filter—it needs faith.

Connect with Dr. Johnetta here:

Website: https://www.jdamanagementandconsulting.com/

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Our podcast is proudly sponsored by Crusaders for Change, LLC (C4C) and hosted by our CEO and Founder, Mrs. Shay Cook. At C4C, we provide customized corporate financial wellness programs for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Our services are tailored to create happier, healthier, and more productive work environments. We also empower individuals and couples to overcome debt, improve their credit, boost savings, and more. Ready to learn more about how C4C can impact your life? Contact us today at https://www.crusaders4change.org/!

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1. The True Cost of Comparison (00:00:00)

2. Dr. Jonetta's Entrepreneurial Journey (00:06:01)

3. Social Media's Impact on Self-Worth (00:10:17)

4. Anxiety and Burnout from Comparison (00:19:04)

5. God's Timing vs. Our Timeline (00:25:27)

6. Redefining Success on Your Terms (00:32:23)

7. Call to Action and Closing (00:36:37)