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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]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 23, 2026

How Our Jobs Can Destroy Our Relationships, Part 1

Is it possible that a better job could actually be a bad thing for you your family your relationships Chip examines what the Bible has to say about jobs relationships and being upwardly mobile ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... 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]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 22, 2026

Why We Wound Others with Our Words, Part 2

Words can bring life and healing and words can wound deeply If you have been hurt by vicious words or if you struggle with controlling your tongue join Chip as he explores how to guard our tongues and how to bring healing to a damaged relationship ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... 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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 21, 2026

Guitars for Vets: Helping Veterans Heal Through Music

On this episode of Our American Stories for veterans struggling with PTSD stress or simply the difficulty of quieting the mind sometimes a guitar can provide a few hours of peace GuitarsforVets org pairs veterans with free guitar lessons patient instructors and eventually an instrument of their own Veterans and volunteers share how learning to play can build confidence create community and offer a welcome escape from the pressures of everyday life Along the way the program has provided thousands of lessons and guitars to veterans across the country Our regular contributor Jesse Edwards shares the story Support the show [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 21, 2026

Why We Wound Others with Our Words, Part 1

Gossip slander rumors lies we've all felt the sting of wounding words - and truthfully we've delivered a few ourselves In this message Chip shares how to begin controlling our words and how to respond when we are wounded by the words of others ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 20, 2026

Milton Hershey: The Man Who Made Chocolate for Everyone

On this episode of Our American Stories Milton Hershey failed again and again before he ever became America's chocolate king After a struggling candy shop in Philadelphia bankruptcy and years spent learning from confectioners around the country Hershey finally found success with caramels Then at the height of that success he took another enormous gamble chocolate Don Papson of the M S Hershey Foundation and Amy Zeigler of The Hershey Story Museum share the story of how Hershey learned to mass-produce affordable milk chocolate built a factory and community around it in Pennsylvania and ultimately gave much of his fortune [... 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]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 20, 2026

Why We Fight with Those We Love, Part 2

Ever wondered why you fight with those you love What causes the heated arguments and painful words Chances are the reasons for our disputes are different than you might think Join Chip as he reveals the reasons we have conflict in our most important relationships ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 19, 2026

Choosing Contentment

If there's one word that defines our culture it's more More upgrades More comfort More square footage More of whatever promises to make life a little better Yet despite having more than previous generations could have imagined many of us feel less satisfied than ever Why Because contentment doesn't come from acquiring what's next It's cultivated in the heart right where we are And Scripture reminds us that contentment isn't something we stumble upon It's something we can learn Why More Is Never EnoughWe're all tempted to believe that the next purchase promotion milestone or change in circumstances will finally [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 19, 2026

Why We Fight with Those We Love, Part 1

Do you ever wonder why some of your worst fights are with the people you love the most Drawing from the book of James Chip uncovers the root causes of our fights and quarrels ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

October 18, 2026

Stand Still Go Forward

Introduction The Tension Between Fear and Purpose Thank you everybody here in the house You may be seated And those that are joining us online God be with you Thank you for being with us in this prayer meeting We are truly believing that God's going to do a miracle in your life not just right now but in the days ahead as well This message tonight is called Stand Still Go Forward It's an unusual title Stand Still Go Forward I want to start in Psalm Father I thank you Lord Jesus Christ We are truly at a crisis [... 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]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 16, 2026

How to Become an Awesome Encourager, Part 2

What do you need to DO to become a great Christian What does a great Christian look like in God's eyes It's not necessarily easy but it's not complicated either Join Chip as he helps us with a game plan ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... 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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 15, 2026

The Cop Who Refused to Give Up on Skid Row

On this episode of Our American Stories LAPD Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph walked into a juvenile detention center expecting the kids there to distrust him Instead of leading with his badge he told them something they did not expect to hear from a police officer I love you He kept returning shared his own story brought in mentors and slowly began earning their trust Joseph shares how that same approach shaped his work in downtown Los Angeles where he built relationships with homeless residents and community groups that had long been suspicious of police Be sure to check out [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 15, 2026

How to Become an Awesome Encourager, Part 1

Want to be more fulfilled Experience more joy Live with less guilt and more freedom Chip shares how you can become the person you've always longed to become by following a few life changing steps ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 14, 2026

Noncitizen Voter Review; NC School Choice Ranking; Faith and Politics

Two Democratic members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections are questioning the accuracy of federal data identifying registered voters as potential noncitizens Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the findings concerns raised by board members and the state's ongoing review of voter eligibility Meanwhile a new report from the Reason Foundation ranks North Carolina tied for last in the nation for public school open enrollment policies highlighting the lack of statewide rules allowing students to attend schools outside their assigned districts Daniel Trippie of the America First Policy Institute joins the program to discuss [... 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]