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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 23, 2026

Every day we make decisions about money but not every decision is made with intention When it comes to generosity many of us wrestle with the same questions Where should we give How much should we give And does our giving really make a difference With so many worthy causes competing for our attention generosity can easily become reactive rather than intentional Yet Scripture invites us to see giving as something much greater than another financial habit Intentional generosity is an act of discipleship that connects our resources to God's work in the world Generosity Is Part of God's Purpose [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 22, 2026

Turning Good Intentions Into Generosity with Kendra VanderMeulen

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

Where Have You Placed Your Security?

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

October 21, 2026

Just a Moment | God Knows the Way

Campers who like to go out into the boondocks to find a remote campsite sometimes fly drones to look ahead at what's around the next bend They can make better decisions with a bird's eye view Well we'll make better decisions about our lives if we trust God's view the one that sees around the bend and well into the future Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie brings some encouraging insights about the will of God and how it'll keep us from being spiritually stranded in the boondocks Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

October 20, 2026

Hour 2: ‘Overreaction Tuesday,’ NFL’s Inconsistent Replay Assist, plus Bills OT Dion Dawkins

Bills -time Pro Bowl OT Dion Dawkins tells Rich why Buffalo's extended West Coast road trip turned out to be more of a benefit than an ordeal with their back-to-back wins in Los Angeles and Las Vegas how new head coach Joe Brady has been able to connect with the locker room so well how he reacts to seeing Josh Allen's mind-blowing plays up close and schools us on the importance of always smelling your best Rich and the guys comment on the NFL's inconsistent use of Replay Assist that saw polar opposite decisions on two big plays in Week [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 20, 2026

Rethinking Open Enrollment with Lauren Gajdek

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 17, 2026

How Do Social Security Spouse Benefits Work

In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning Social Security spousal benefits While many people focus only on maximizing their own benefit Hans explains why the smartest strategy often comes from looking at Social Security as a household decision rather than an individual one Through practical real-life examples you'll discover how spouses surviving spouses and even divorced individuals may qualify for benefits they never realized were available Hans illustrates how proper timing and claiming strategies can significantly increase lifetime income helping couples create [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 16, 2026

What To Do NOW To Reduce Next Year's Tax Bill

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Most people don't think about taxes until they're sitting down to file and by then most of the best opportunities are gone The moves that actually lower your tax bill usually have to happen before December Here's what's worth tackling now The best tax planning rarely happens in April It happens months earlier while there's still time to do something about it If you haven't looked at this year's picture yet now's the time Here's what we discuss in this episode Q Planning Make [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 16, 2026

Defined by Christ, Not Wealth

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 15, 2026

Biblical Wisdom for Better Investing: Managing Emotions and Risk with Mark Biller

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 14, 2026

Freedom from Borrowing

What if debt isn't just a financial issue but a discipleship one We often view borrowing through a financial lens focusing on interest rates monthly payments and repayment timelines But Scripture invites us to consider something deeper Debt can shape our freedom influence our generosity and affect our ability to respond to opportunities God places before us Borrowing is common in modern life but understanding its spiritual implications can help us make wiser financial decisions The Biblical Perspective on DebtCredit cards student loans mortgages and business financing are familiar financial tools While Scripture doesn't identify borrowing itself as a sin [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 13, 2026

The Transformative Potential of Work with April Tam Smith

A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 12, 2026

How to Save for Major Purchases

One of the simplest ways to avoid credit card debt is to save up for major purchases before you make them When you plan ahead for expenses you know are coming you can pay with money you already have instead of borrowing from tomorrow's income This simple approach can reduce financial stress provide greater flexibility and help you practice faithful stewardship The key is preparing for tomorrow's expenses with today's resources Saving for the Expected Not Just the UnexpectedYou may be thinking Isn't that what my emergency fund is for Not exactly Your emergency fund is designed to cover unexpected [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 10, 2026

Are You Tax Planning for Retirement?

In retirement taxes don't just affect your annual return they influence nearly every financial decision you make In this episode of Finishing Well Hans and host Robbie explore why tax planning is one of the most overlooked yet most important aspects of a successful retirement strategy Using a real-life case study they walk through how taxes impact the Seven Worries of Retirement including Social Security Medicare long-term care required minimum distributions RMDs Roth conversions estate planning and charitable giving You'll discover how proactive planning today can potentially reduce lifetime taxes preserve more wealth for your family and help you avoid [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 08, 2026

Preparing the Next Steward

Jonathan Edwards once said True legacy consists not of what we leave behind but of what we instill in others That's an important reminder especially when we think about money and inheritance All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love Whether it's our children grandchildren or others God has entrusted to our care we want to leave them in a better position than we were That's a good desire Proverbs says A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

October 06, 2026

Overcoming Trauma, Changing Your Mindset & Finding Healing | Q&A with Erin Hitch

In this powerful episode of Q A with Koloff Nikita sits down with Erin Hitch of Douglasville Georgia for an honest and inspiring conversation about marriage faith health forgiveness and overcoming the wounds of the past Erin shares the noticeable transformation she witnessed in her husband Matthew after attending Man Camp including how he became more intentional about prayer making God-centered decisions and leading his family She also opens up about their family's health journey and the changes they've experienced along the way But the heart of this episode comes when Erin asks a deeply personal question How do you [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 05, 2026

Should AI Help Manage Your Money?

Artificial intelligence can help you build a budget explain an investment or compare financial options in seconds But how much should you trust it with your money AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life including the way we manage our finances And like any tool it can be used wisely or unwisely For Christians the better question isn't simply Should I use AI but How can I use this tool wisely and faithfully A Helpful Tool But Not a Source of WisdomWhen new technology arrives we can be tempted toward one of two extremes We either embrace it without [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 04, 2026

What We Say To Ourselves Matter

Family caregivers spend a lot of time talking to ourselves replaying decisions anticipating the next crisis and wondering how much longer we can keep going After forty years of caring for my wife Gracie I know how exhausting that conversation can become In this episode of Hope for the Caregiver I explore what we say to ourselves when the pain persists and circumstances refuse to settle down A husband caring for his wife with Alzheimer's offers a powerful example exhausted by her repeated questions he quietly reminds himself He's got this Go ahead and answer her question His response opens [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 02, 2026

These 5 Questions Reveal A Lot About Your Financial Plan

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Talking about money can be hard for some people and sometimes it just takes the right question to get things rolling Jake goes over a few today that he thinks are worth asking None of these questions are really about money That's kind of the point Sometimes the best way into a financial conversation is to start somewhere else entirely Here's what we discuss in this episode Financial Constraints Identify worries holding you back Purpose Define what matters beyond money Past Regrets Learn from [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 01, 2026

Passing Wisdom Before Wealth with Dr. Kelly Rush

What will you leave to the next generation and will they be prepared to steward it well A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom maturity and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully Dr Kelly Rush Professor of Finance Financial Planning Program Coordinator and Chair of Business and Technology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University points to David and Solomon as a compelling biblical example Rush who also serves on the board of Kingdom Advisors says David did more than [... more]