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This biblically-based financial teaching and equipping organization has a rich history with many faithful men and women who have helped produce a legacy where millions of people have benefitted. FaithFi’s roots were first planted in 1988 when Larry Burkett, co-founder of Christian Financial Concepts and Crown Financial Ministries, started a question-and-answer radio....

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Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 11, 2025
Crystal Payne shares practical ways to prepare for back-to-school expenses and save money during tax-free weekends. She also discusses the importance of stewardship and honoring God through financial decisions, and provides advice on managing debt and investing in gold-backed currencies. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 04, 2025
Living with faith and integrity in finances brings peace, contentment, and joy. Committing to manage money God's way requires surrender, trust, and perseverance. Biblical principles guide financial decisions, and wise stewardship involves deploying God's capital into investments that align with values, solve problems, and meet needs. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 19, 2025
Supporting vulnerable young women in the Middle East through Heart for Lebanon's ministry, providing education, counseling, and spiritual development to help them stand boldly with their identity in Christ. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 12, 2025
Money is a good gift from God, but it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of wealth and lose sight of what truly matters. Faith and Finance explores the deeper purpose behind money management, encouraging listeners to see their finances as a tool for worship, generosity, and kingdom impact. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 23, 2025
Rob West discusses various financial topics with guests, including reverse mortgages, credit scores, emergency funds, and retirement planning, all from a biblical perspective, helping listeners make informed decisions about their finances and live out their faith in their financial lives. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 22, 2025
In a culture of shame and honor, Heart for Lebanon is working to bring hope and restoration to vulnerable young women in Lebanon, providing education, Christian counseling, and a safe environment to break the cycle of early marriage, child labor, and exploitation. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 17, 2025
Young adults starting their careers can benefit from practical financial advice to get on a solid financial footing. Creating a budget, building an emergency fund, and avoiding debt are key steps. A financial advisor can provide guidance, and reading good books on the subject can also be helpful. Prioritizing generosity and giving can also be a valuable part of financial stewardship. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 03, 2025
Living paycheck to paycheck can lead to financial stress, but creating an emergency fund and setting up a Roth IRA can provide peace of mind. Buying a new car and paying too much for a home can also be hazardous to your wealth. Understanding estate planning, including special needs trusts and ABLE accounts, can help you make wise decisions about your finances and leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 25, 2025
Using a reverse mortgage for an early inheritance can be a strategic financial planning tool, allowing homeowners to give away part of their home value while alive without risking ownership or ability to live in the home. It's essential to consider long-term health care planning, tax implications, and overall financial goals when making this decision. Additionally, protecting credit files and scores is crucial to prevent identity theft and ensure financial stability. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 24, 2025
The Bible warns of the dangers of wealth and the importance of living a virtuous cycle of success that leads to rejoicing. John Reinhard discusses how financial success can lead to spiritual failure if we forget God and worship the creation over the creator. He emphasizes the importance of rest, worship, and generosity in achieving a balanced life. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 17, 2025
Combining finances as a married couple requires open and honest communication, trust, and a shared understanding of God's heart for money and marriage. Understanding the benefits of qualified charitable distributions and how to compare retirement plans can also help individuals make informed decisions about their financial futures. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 07, 2025
Frugality can be a tool for faithful stewardship, but when pursued for its own sake, it can lead to selfishness, greed, and pride. Jesus teaches us to seek God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all our needs will be added to us. Rob West discusses the difference between frugality and financial stewardship, and how to achieve true peace and freedom from financial anxiety. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
February 19, 2025
Christian financial advisors help individuals align their values with financial decisions and investments, using biblical wisdom to guide their choices. They discuss the impact of tariffs on the economy and provide guidance on investment strategies, generosity, and stewardship. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
February 12, 2025
Jesus' teaching on rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's challenges believers to integrate faith into every sphere of life, including finances, and to prioritize the eternal over the temporal. Christians are called to be faithful stewards of God's resources, managing their finances wisely and living out their biblical values in all aspects of life. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
February 10, 2025
The book of Ecclesiastes reminds us to make the most of every moment, embracing every single moment we're given, and to stop wasting time on what doesn't matter. It teaches us to fear God, love others, and enjoy the present moment, and to think about death honestly and carefully, so we can be more joyful in life. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
February 04, 2025
As parents, we want our children to be generous toward God's kingdom, and Dr. Art Raynor shares steps to grow our kids in generosity, including modeling gratefulness and generosity, teaching them to give, and introducing them to pastors and missionaries. Meanwhile, Rob West answers listener questions on annuities, retirement planning, and investing in bonds. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
January 30, 2025
Zacchaeus, a chief publican, undergoes a profound financial transformation after meeting Jesus, demonstrating the power of God's salvation in changing one's financial stewardship and generosity. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
January 16, 2025
Economic trends and investment predictions for 2025 are discussed, with a focus on fewer tailwinds and more tail risks. The chief investment officer at Crossmark Global Investments shares his 10 predictions, including economic growth slowing, inflation remaining sticky, and a possible 10% correction in the market. The discussion also touches on the importance of biblical wisdom in financial decisions and the need for diversification in investment portfolios. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
January 15, 2025
Learning to be content with what we have, rather than desiring more, is a key aspect of biblical stewardship. By focusing on what God has given us, rather than what we don't have, we can cultivate a sense of satisfaction and joy. This mindset is essential for faithful living and can lead to a deeper understanding of God's provision and care. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
January 06, 2025
Living with the understanding that God owns everything can profoundly impact our financial decisions, making every spending choice a spiritual one. As faithful stewards, we must manage God's resources wisely, being accountable, living with an eternal perspective, holding loosely and giving generously, and being humble. This mindset extends beyond finances to our time, talents, relationships, and more, ultimately bringing glory to God. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
December 23, 2024
Beauty is an essential characteristic of God's creation, and it's central to our work as stewards over God's good creation. The Genesis account suggests that beauty lies at the core of faithful stewardship and investing. By connecting beauty with our approach to investing, we can create products that are good, supply the capital that enables and enlarges good work, and make a positive impact on the world. [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
December 16, 2024
God owns all that we have, and it's our responsibility to use our time, treasure, and talents to double our investment in his kingdom. We must ask ourselves, 'What is God's purpose in giving me these things?' and 'How can I use them to make a difference in the world?' [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
December 05, 2024
A mortgage company founded on Christian values and biblical wisdom, Movement Mortgage has grown dramatically since its founding in 2008, using its profits to fund charitable outreach and community impact through the Movement Foundation, which has given away over $377 million to date, supporting education, healthcare, and poverty relief efforts in the US and around the world. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
November 22, 2024
When preparing for a home purchase, it's essential to determine what you can afford, set a savings goal for your down payment, and check your credit score. A good credit score can help you qualify for better mortgage rates. Additionally, managing your debt and avoiding unnecessary expenses can make a significant difference in your financial planning. Giving to charitable causes, such as tithing, can also be a vital part of your financial strategy. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
October 30, 2024
Aligning one's investments with their Christian values is a key aspect of faith-based investing, which involves considering the moral implications of investment decisions and seeking to honor God with one's finances. This approach can lead to a more holistic and values-driven approach to investing, where one's financial decisions are guided by biblical principles and a desire to glorify God. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
October 25, 2024
Financial anxiety is a common struggle, but God's word offers peace and guidance through teachings on money and anxiety. Exploring the heart of scripture, we learn that peace comes from trusting in God's provision and grace, not from having enough money. A devotional on financial fear and anxiety invites us to journey with God's word, reminding us that our ultimate source of security and peace is found in him. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
October 03, 2024
Churches can help the poor in lasting ways by shifting from transactional to relational ministry, understanding the comprehensive nature of the fall, and welcoming people into supportive communities. This approach can lead to mutual transformation and a more biblical understanding of human flourishing. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 30, 2024
A Christian perspective on financial decisions, including the role of prenuptial agreements, retirement savings, and social security benefits. Guests share their expertise on biblical financial planning and stewardship. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 27, 2024
God gives an extra measure of blessing for sacrificial giving, and even without money, you can give in various ways, such as volunteering time, donating skills and talents, or giving blood. You can also serve your church, community, and neighbors by visiting the elderly, helping with yard work, or offering to take them to church. Additionally, you can set up a ministry of sending cards and handwritten letters to those who need encouragement, donate unused items to Christian charities, or use your resources to help others in need. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 26, 2024
As Christians, our service to the Lord never ends, and our view of retirement should be different from the world's view. We should save for the day when we can no longer work as diligently as we do now, but continue to serve the Lord in some capacity. It's prudent and entirely biblical to save for the future, and we should look to God's word for guidance on managing our finances. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 25, 2024
A Certified Kingdom Advisor is a financial professional who helps families and individuals make faith-based financial decisions, providing biblically wise financial advice and guidance in managing God's resources. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 12, 2024
A 21-day devotional, Look at the Sparrows, helps individuals overcome financial fear and anxiety by focusing on God's design for money and prioritizing Him as their ultimate treasure. The devotional, written by Taylor Standridge, Chad Clark, and Carolyn Kolupka, uses Jesus's Sermon on the Mount to guide readers in releasing their grip on worldly possessions and embracing God's true security and fulfillment. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 11, 2024
Managing money as a Christian involves understanding God's wisdom and applying biblical principles to financial decisions. Rob West shares practical advice on debt management, financial planning, and living within one's means, emphasizing the importance of trusting God with finances and seeking His guidance in financial choices. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 02, 2024
A biblical work ethic is key to contentment on the job, and serving God in work is the key to rediscovering meaningful work. A person of noble character develops a positive attitude towards work, knowing that diligence can produce many benefits. The desire to do productive, meaningful work is in our DNA, but work was twisted by sin after the fall. A Christian's boss is Jesus, not their employer, and living within their means is crucial for faithful stewardship. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 26, 2024
God owns it all, and our goal is to be faithful stewards, looking to God's word for counsel and wisdom to apply to our financial decision-making, simplifying our financial decisions into four big categories: the money we live on, the money we give, the money we owe, and the money that we grow. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 19, 2024
Biblical wisdom for financial decisions emphasizes trusting God's provision and peace, even in hard circumstances. It encourages capital preservation, focusing on hanging onto money rather than high returns, and growing it modestly to continue taking income. Long term care insurance is considered a good idea for those with assets between $200,000 and $2 million, as it can help with the high costs of care. Self-funding and using other assets, such as pensions and social security, can also be viable options. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 31, 2024
Financial decisions can be guided by biblical wisdom, helping individuals make informed choices about their investments, credit scores, and debt management. A trusted advisor can provide valuable insights and help create a personalized plan for achieving financial goals. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 30, 2024
Discussing the importance of leaving a spiritual inheritance and character capital to children, rather than just focusing on financial wealth. Exploring how reverse mortgages can be used to maintain lifestyle and accelerate giving, while also addressing misconceptions and myths surrounding these financial tools. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 21, 2024
FaithFi equips Christians with tools and resources to integrate faith and financial decisions for the glory of God. A listener shares her story of how she was able to follow God's leading after saving for an emergency fund. The hosts discuss various financial topics, including life insurance, inherited IRAs, and reverse mortgages, while also touching on the economy and corporate engagement. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 21, 2024
Biblical wisdom for your financial journey, helping you integrate your faith and financial decisions for the glory of God. From managing your money to making wise financial choices, we explore practical tools and resources to guide you on your stewardship journey. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 17, 2024
Living with a surplus from a biblical perspective requires careful consideration of how to use God's money wisely. According to Scripture, having a surplus can be a spiritual trap if it leads to desire for more, but it can also be a blessing to be used for current and future needs. Christian financial experts discuss how to manage a surplus, avoid debt, and give generously, while also considering retirement planning and tax implications. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 12, 2024
Couples can find agreement on giving by understanding that it's not their money, but God's. They can create a system that works for them, such as directing a portion of their giving individually and then jointly deciding on the rest. Prayer and research can also inform their giving decisions, and getting involved in ministries can be a powerful way to give and make a difference. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 04, 2024
Home equity represents a significant asset for many Christians, and understanding how to steward it wisely is crucial. Harlan Akkala discusses how biblical principles of stewardship apply to home equity, including the use of reverse mortgages. Rob West also answers listener questions on financial planning, including the great wealth transfer and Social Security benefits. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 24, 2024
Christians are encouraged to view God as their ultimate treasure, rather than money or material possessions. This mindset shift can impact how they manage their finances, making them more faithful stewards of their resources. The hosts discuss various financial topics, including investing, divorce, and credit card debt, offering biblical wisdom and practical advice to listeners. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 17, 2024
Christians can apply the power and proclamation of Pentecost to their financial decisions, transforming their hearts and lives. By separating personal and business finances, individuals can tithe on their business profits, not gross receipts. A biblical worldview and work ethic are essential for a healthy economy and culture. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 06, 2024
When faced with financial stress, it's easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and lose sight of God's truth. However, by focusing on God's priorities and living according to His principles, we can avoid the pitfalls of materialism and selfishness, and instead find peace and abundance in Christ. Jesus teaches us to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to us as well. By putting our priorities in order and following Christ, we can live a life of financial freedom and peace, trusting in God's provision and guidance. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 03, 2024
The National Association of Realtors has dropped its standard 6% sales commission, and this change may impact home sellers this summer. Mortgage rates are also on the rise, with the average 30-year mortgage rate reaching 7.22%. Experts discuss the implications of these changes on the housing market and offer advice on navigating the mortgage maze. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 19, 2024
Rob West and his guests discuss various financial topics, including investing, wealth management, and retirement planning, from a biblical perspective, offering practical advice and insights for Christians navigating their finances. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 01, 2024
As Christians in a non-Christian culture, we are called to take a stand and choose to serve the Lord, rather than false gods and idols that can detour our commitment to God. Financial security, government provision, power, personal status, and personal autonomy can be false gods that lead us astray. True strength comes from trusting in God, and following biblical principles in our financial choices can bring a closer walk with Christ, peace, and spiritual growth. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 21, 2024
Rob West explores the parable of the rich fool, discussing what it means to be rich toward God with guest Chad Clark. They also delve into the benefits of donor-advised funds and offer advice on managing finances, including the importance of tax-free growth in Roth IRAs and the potential drawbacks of using savings for car loans. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 15, 2024
A biblical perspective on material possessions and their impact on our relationship with God. We explore the dangers of materialism and how it can hinder our peace and relationship with God, and discuss ways to avoid it by putting God first and being content with what we have. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 14, 2024
Carolyn Kolupka discusses the parable of the rich fool and its relevance to modern financial decisions. She emphasizes the importance of making God one's treasure and using money as a tool to serve others. The hosts also answer listener questions on reverse mortgages, inherited property, and retirement account requirements. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 04, 2024
Faith-based investing allows Christians to align their investments with their values, avoiding companies that don't align with their faith and engaging with companies to promote positive change. With a focus on Kingdom impact, investors can make a real-world difference while achieving financial performance. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
February 15, 2024
Jerry Boyer, a resident economist, shares his views on artificial intelligence, discussing its potential benefits and risks from a biblical perspective. He emphasizes that AI is a tool created by humans and should not be worshipped as a god. Boyer also explores the economic implications of AI, suggesting that while it may bring significant productivity gains, it will also displace some jobs, particularly those that are mediocre or repetitive. He encourages Christians to take dominion over AI and use it in a way that aligns with their values. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
February 06, 2024
The rent versus buy debate has shifted due to high mortgage rates and low housing inventory. Experts predict interest rates will come down in 2024, making it a good time to consider buying a home. Meanwhile, first-time home buyers are being priced out of the market, and renters are facing high costs. Financial experts offer advice on managing debt, saving for a down payment, and making smart investment decisions. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
January 31, 2024
Starting a stewardship ministry in a church requires leadership buy-in, understanding the needs of the people, building a team, launching the ministry, and celebrating its impact. Financial literacy and a biblical worldview are essential for making wise financial decisions, including investing and managing debt. Options like reverse mortgages and life insurance settlements should be carefully evaluated to ensure they align with one's goals and objectives. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
January 30, 2024
A 76-year-old single woman considers using a reverse mortgage to boost her income and stay in her home, while a listener in Indiana weighs the pros and cons of selling a rental property and a listener in Florida seeks advice on managing debt and starting a side business. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
December 29, 2023
Tithing in retirement can be complicated due to varying income sources, but having a plan can give you confidence in your financial decisions. A certified financial planner shares expert advice on how to approach tithing in retirement, including considering the first fruits principle and applying a percentage to earnings, not just principal. He also discusses tax-efficient ways to give, such as using appreciated stock or donor advised funds. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
December 28, 2023
Exploring the intersection of faith and finance, the hosts discuss the importance of identifying one's identity in Christ and applying biblical principles to financial decisions, highlighting the role of stewardship and the impact of financial choices on one's relationship with God. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
December 25, 2023
Understanding the importance of financial literacy and how it can be achieved through compound interest, good debt, and responsible credit management. A listener's question about accelerated mortgage strategies is also discussed, and the host provides guidance on how to navigate complex financial decisions. [... more]
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