Generosity is often something we practice on our own We identify a need support a ministry or give to a cause we care about But what happens when we invite others to join us Giving circles offer a way to make generosity more collaborative relational and joyful When believers come together with a shared purpose their collective giving can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of those receiving support but also in the hearts of those giving Lacie Stevens Senior Partner at Generous Giving has seen this firsthand After spending more than two decades as a financial [... more]

Here's a straightforward and important question What's the real meaning of Christmas You might know the Christmas story front to back but do you know the most important aspect of the holiday Join John MacArthur as he sets your focus on where it should be as Christmas approaches He's continuing his timely study called The Real Meaning of Christmas Click the icon below to listen [... more]

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

With Christmas approaching your schedule will no doubt fill up in the coming weeks And amid the busyness you may find it difficult to keep your eyes on what is most important about Christmas John MacArthur's series called The Real Meaning of Christmas can help you stay fixed on Christ in everything you do this season Click the icon below to listen [... more]

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... more]

Prayer isn't a burden to carry it's an invitation to experience the heart of God In this encouraging episode of Encouraging Prayer Dr James Banks and his co-host explore the life-changing truth that prayer is something we get to do not something we have to do Together they discuss how God created us for a loving relationship with Him why so many believers struggle to approach prayer with joy and how Jesus has removed every barrier that keeps us from coming confidently into God's presence Drawing from Scripture personal stories and practical encouragement this conversation reminds listeners that prayer is [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

With rising prices and an uncertain economy often in the news it's easy for families to feel stressed about money In fact after surveying nearly women Crystal Paine discovered that nearly all of them admitted to having some level of fear about their money or financial future Crystal is no stranger to this stress Early in her marriage to Jesse they struggled to pay the bills after job opportunities fell through leaving them scrabbling to provide for themselves and their two young kids Through careful money habits and decisions they moved from scraping by to thriving establishing foundational habits that [... more]

The doctrine of justification profoundly shapes the way we view our relationship with God and our approach to the Christian life Today Michael Reeves describes the immense joy that this biblical truth should bring Download Michael Reeves' video teaching series Reformation Truths plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

North Carolina's Supreme Court race between Democratic Justice Anita Earls and Republican challenger Sarah Stevens could have major implications for control of the state's highest court in Republicans currently hold a - majority with three additional seats up for election in two years Meanwhile State Auditor Dave Boliek has released the first oversight report examining Charlotte's million public investment in renovations to Bank of America Stadium raising questions about taxpayer spending and financial accountability Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the North Carolina State Health Plan Board's decision to approve a million funding adjustment to prevent [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories at Russ Jones planned to spend his summer sleeping in His mother had other ideas One morning in she pulled off the covers and told him she did not want to see him again until he had found a job After spending the day applying all over Kansas City Russ finally walked into the Carriage Club and landed a job as a busboy Russ reflects on the first job that helped shape the way he has approached work ever since Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www [... more]

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

What does it look like to live out your faith in the workplace while serving others and protecting the people you love In this episode of If Not for God with Mike Zwick Mike sits down with Jeff and Whitney Sutton of Capital Fire to discuss faith family business and the importance of being prepared for life's unexpected emergencies Jeff and Whitney share how they approach their fire safety business as more than just a way to make a living For them it's an opportunity to serve their neighbors show the love of Jesus and make a meaningful difference in [... more]

Rich and the guys debate if the Jets Texans Eagles Buccaneers Saints Cardinals and Chargers should tap out and become sellers like the Colts as the NFL Trade Deadline approaches Pro Football Hall of Famer NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss how far Aaron Rodgers can take the Steelers in the competitive AFC this season what the Seahawks exposed about the Chiefs in their Week win what the addition of All-Pro Guard Quenton Nelson means for Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' offense how much longer Kyler Murray can hold onto the Vikings' starting QB job what the game [... more]

A Libertarian candidate for the North Carolina Senate was taken into custody Monday following an hours-long standoff with Cary police Jonathan Miller who is running in Senate District was detained after officers responded to a welfare check with the situation ending without gunfire Meanwhile Vice President JD Vance returns to North Carolina today for a campaign rally in Kinston as the November midterm elections approach Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited the Lumbee Tribe in Robeson County to discuss federal recognition law enforcement partnerships drug enforcement and disaster response Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss a [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and Antonin Scalia often approached the Constitution from very different directions but Kagan admired his intellect his writing and the enormous influence he had on American law Speaking at the dedication of George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School Kagan reflects on Scalia's role in advancing textualism and originalism his gift for challenging students and the wit and confidence that made his opinions impossible to ignore Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

When you think about leaving an inheritance you probably picture children or grandchildren But what if your next steward isn't a person at all For many Christians leaving a gift to a church ministry or nonprofit organization can be a meaningful way to extend their generosity beyond their lifetime But deciding where when and how to give deserves the same thoughtful preparation we would give to an individual heir Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and a contributor to FaithFi's new field guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined us today to discuss how believers can make these [... more]

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]