# #775 Listen to your wife | Proverbs 6 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vibe-with-kelly-cardenas-963762/775-listen-to-your-wife-proverbs-6 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vibe-with-kelly-cardenas-963762/775-listen-to-your-wife-proverbs-6.md Podcast: [The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vibe-with-kelly-cardenas-963762) Published: 2026-03-06T18:16:04+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kelly-cardenas/episodes/775-Listen-to-your-wife--Proverbs-6-e3g1sj8 Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/1f43b60/podcast/play/116502568/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-6%2F419440642-44100-2-1015fce340363.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-vibe-with-kelly-cardenas-963762/episodes/775-listen-to-your-wife-proverbs-6 Duration seconds: 2109 ## Resource What does Proverbs 6 say about debt, wisdom, and building a life that actually lasts? In this episode, we unpack the timeless leadership principles from Proverbs 6 —why avoiding debt, practicing discipline, and building a strong reputation may be the most powerful strategy for personal, professional, spiritual, and financial success. Years ago my wife Brooklyn said something during a conversation about expanding our business that stuck with me: “If we can’t do it ourselves, we shouldn’t do it.” At the time, I thought she was talking about that specific moment. But over the years I realized she was speaking a deeper truth about wisdom, prudence, and the hidden cost of debt in every area of life . Debt doesn’t just affect your bank account. It affects your character, your decision-making, your relationships, and your integrity . In Proverbs 6 , we’re warned about the dangers of rushing into commitments, living beyond our means, and making emotional decisions that can pull us off course. The wisdom is clear: • Avoid unnecessary debt • Work diligently and methodically • Build slowly on a strong foundation • Guard your character and reputation • Be honest, kind, disciplined, and intentional Because when pressure shows up, you don’t rise to the moment—you fall to your preparation . This conversation explores how biblical wisdom applies directly to leadership, entrepreneurship, business growth, and everyday life . Bigger isn’t always better. Fast isn’t always wise. And sometimes the best move is simply building something slow, steady, and sustainable . Brooklyn’s words turned out to be more than advice—they were a glimpse into the future . If we can’t do it ourselves… maybe we shouldn’t do it. 🎙 Listen to the full podcast for deeper insights on leadership, faith, wisdom, and… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-vibe-with-kelly-cardenas-963762/episodes/775-listen-to-your-wife-proverbs-6/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vibe-with-kelly-cardenas-963762/775-listen-to-your-wife-proverbs-6.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.