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Rob West

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 25, 2024

The Importance of Financial Margin

Margin is one of those important things in life that we often take for granted and that can lead to trouble Margin basically means something extra A little extra time or even distance from the car in front of you It's critical especially with your finances I'll talk about financial margin today Applying Margin to Personal FinancesWhen you think of margin you might associate it with the business term profit margin This concept is crucial in business as it determines a company's profit after all expenses Every step of bringing a product to market involves multiple entities manufacturers salespeople transporters [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 18, 2024

Talking Inheritance

The Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom As Baby Boomers age it's estimated they'll leave a tidal wave of wealth to their heirs perhaps as much as trillion by But is the next generation ready for that wealth The Biblical Perspective on Inheritance Anne Bradstreet's wisdom likely stemmed from Ecclesiastes - highlighting wisdom's value alongside an inheritance This biblical perspective underscores the importance of preparing heirs with wealth and the wisdom to manage it Current State of Wealth Transfer PreparednessResearch indicates that while Boomers are poised to make the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 01, 2024

Living Wisely in Either Prosperity or Adversity

In the First Century B C Roman historian Sallust said Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise Most people would choose financial prosperity despite its temptations But what if you're living with financial adversity Today we'll talk about how to be wise in good times and bad The Temptations of Financial Success and AdversityWhen things are going well financially it's tempting to take credit for your success leading to sins like pride and greed On the other hand adversity brings its own set of temptations such as self-pity bitterness and envy Neither set of attitudes is godly Christians are [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 26, 2024

The Message of the Widow’s Oil

The Bible contains many accounts of God providing miraculously for His people but none are more fascinating than the story of the Widow rsquo s Oil found in Kings On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to unpack the story of the Widow rsquo s Oil and how we can apply its teaching about God rsquo s provision to our lives today Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 25, 2024

Does God Care Where We Give?

We all must make decisions about where we will give from our limited resources So a good question for us to ask is does it matter to God where we are giving On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome David Wills to talk about if God cares where we give Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 21, 2024

FaithFi: The Mission with Chad Clark

You've probably heard the saying If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time But do you know who coined it Christian author and speaker Zig Ziglar is credited with that famous quote It urges us to set goals and stay on mission What are our goals and what's our mission here at FaithFi Chad Clark fills you in today and invites you to be a part of it all Chad Clark is the Executive Director of FaithFi Faith Finance Integrating Faith and Finances for God's GloryAt FaithFi our mission is clear we aim to equip Christians with the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 19, 2024

Financial Discipleship for Families

There rsquo s a well-known verse in Proverbs that urges us to train up our children in the way they should go And it applies to managing money as much as anything else But how should Christian parents train up their children to be good stewards On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will share some great insights on financial discipleship for families from Brian Holtz Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 14, 2024

Laziness vs. Rest

Dr Richard Swenson author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin writes that We must have some room to breathe We need freedom to think and permission to heal Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity Too many people are physically emotionally mentally and financially overloaded these days So we'll look at rest from a biblical perspective today The Concept of MarginIn his writings Dr Richard Swenson introduces the concept of margin essentially it's the space to take a break before you break down Many of us feel there's just not enough time money or energy left at the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 13, 2024

Financial Plans and God’s Will

We all want our plans to succeed but what does the Lord want And how can we tell if we are on the same page with God when it comes to our financial plans Join us for today's Faith amp Finance Live when host Rob West will talk about achieving your financial goals while doing God's will all at the same time Then he'll answer some calls about various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 12, 2024

Giving As a Couple With Bob Doll

Knowing where and how to give to God's Kingdom can be a challenge for any one person but all the more so if you're married It's beautiful when couples agree on how to manage their money how much to spend and save but finding agreement on giving is just as important Today Bob shares what he and his wife Leslie learned about it Bob Doll is the CEO and CIO of Crossmark Global Investments He regularly contributes to Faith and Finance and other media outlets such as Bloomberg TV Fox Business and CNBC The Foundation of GivingFinancial disagreements are common [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 10, 2024

Eat In, Save Big

According to some estimates the average household spends an astonishing of its food budget on eating out That's a lot to digest After housing and transportation food is probably the next biggest item in the budget It's also a place where you can easily make changes that will save you a lot of money The Cost of ConvenienceEating out is convenient especially for busy families with two working parents or parents shuttling kids to various activities However this convenience comes at a cost not just financially but also in terms of health Fast food often leads to weight gain and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 10, 2024

Eat In, Save Big

Based on some estimates the average household spends an astonishing of its food budget eating out But should we be spending that much on convenient ways to eat On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain how making changes to your food budget can easily save you a lot of money and calories Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 06, 2024

3 Money Moves of Solomon With John Putnam

Many think Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived and much of his God-given wisdom is about managing money John Putnam joins us today to talk about the Money Moves of Solomon so you can be just as wise John Putnam is a Strategic Stewardship Coach a Certified Kingdom Advisor CKA and the founder of Money Made Faithful a financial discipleship marketplace ministry The Wisdom of King SolomonScripture makes it clear just how wise Solomon was In Kings we learn that God granted Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure surpassing all others in wisdom So what financial principles did [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 04, 2024

The Stewardship of Housing Wealth With Harlan Accola

Homeowners now have an average of nearly in home equity and the nationwide total is staggering at trillion Home equity is undoubtedly one of our largest assets So how do the biblical principles of stewardship apply to it Harlan Accola joins us today to discuss this Harlan Accola is the National Reverse Mortgage Director at Movement Mortgage an underwriter of Faith and Finance He is also the author of Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages The Cinderella of the Baby Boomer Retirement Understanding Reverse MortgagesToday's reverse mortgages are not the same product that gave the name such a negative reputation in [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 31, 2024

Buckner International, Doing Good With Scott Collins

And let us not grow weary of doing good for in due season we will reap if we do not give up - Galatians One Christian ministry has been doing good for nearly years and shows zero signs of growing weary Scott Collins joins us today to discuss Buckner International and its ongoing efforts to support foster care adoption and family outreach Scott Collins is the Senior Vice President of Communications at Buckner International an underwriter of Faith Finance A Legacy of Service Since Buckner International founded by R C Buckner years ago with just for its first orphanage has [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 29, 2024

Escape the World’s Money Trap

Do you feel trapped by your finances Do you find yourself giving in to worldly pressure Is there a way out of the world rsquo s money trap On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to explain how to escape the world rsquo s money trap Then they rsquo ll answer your questions on different financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 24, 2024

For Where Your Treasure Is With Chad Clark

Are you storing up treasures on earth or in heaven Are you focused on the temporal or the eternal In Matthew Jesus clarifies that our hearts will always follow after what we treasure Was he talking about money Chad Clark shares his insights with us today Chad Clark is the Executive Director of FaithFi Faith Finance What does Jesus mean when he says For where your treasure is your heart will be also It challenges us to evaluate what we treasure most It's common for us to say that where our money is there our hearts will be and we [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 23, 2024

Speaking Up for Shareholders

From Jeremiah we know God's people should seek the welfare of the people and places around them But is seeking the welfare of our community something Christians can pursue by means of their investing choices On today's Faith amp Finance Live Chris Meyer will join Rob West with a look at how shareholder advocacy works and how you can affect change through your investments Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 14, 2024

Top 5 Mistakes of the Wealthy With Cole Pearson

We tend to think that wealthy individuals always make the right financial decisions but is that always the case The truth is that people with a high net worth can sometimes make financial mistakes just as easily as the rest of us and perhaps with even worse consequences Cole Pearson shares five of them today Cole Pearson is the President of Investment Solutions at OneAscent a family of companies seeking to help people align their investments with their Christian values OneAscent is also an underwriter of Faith Finance Five Mistakes That The Wealthy Make With Their InvestmentsEven wealthy or high-net-worth [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 08, 2024

Should Christians Vote with Their Investments? With Jerry Bowyer

In Matthew Jesus called us to be wise as snakes and gentle as doves But can we be gentle and wise when standing up for biblical principles and our voting rights as investors It's the annual shareholder meeting season for public corporations meaning companies will hear about their policies from investors Jerry Bowyer joins us today with a biblical perspective on corporate engagement Jerry Bowyer is the President of Bowyer Research and our Resident Economist here at Faith Finance He is the author of The Maker Versus the Takers What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics You can [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 07, 2024

Poverty: More Than a Lack of Resources With Brian Fikkert

The dictionary defines poverty as having little or no money or possessions and no means of getting them That definition of poverty is undoubtedly true as far as it goes but is there more to poverty than a lack of resources Brian Fikkert certainly thinks so and joins us today to discuss it Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain Georgia He is also the co-author of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts How To Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 06, 2024

Are You Buying into Busyness?

As if you don rsquo t have enough to do ndash here comes May And with it the graduations sports playoffs and end-of-school events that keep you hopping On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about how you can avoid buying into the busyness Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 06, 2024

Are You Buying into Busyness?

May brings a flurry of activities graduations sports playoffs and school events that while meaningful can also lead to overwhelming stress In our busy world it's easy to get caught up in the hustle often driven by societal pressures to do more buy more and be everywhere at once Colossians reminds us not to be swayed by the hollow and deceptive philosophy that glorifies materialism over spiritual values We are often misled into thinking that accumulating possessions or filling our calendars is the path to fulfillment However these beliefs only bring chaos and stress not peace To combat this the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 24, 2024

Powerful Financial Tips

With more than verses on money and possessions the Bible contains powerful financial teaching that can change your life So are you using that wisdom to manage your finances On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to share some powerful financial tips from God rsquo s Word Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 23, 2024

Shoes Make Hope Shine With Shawn Spurrier

What does Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls do They are Buckner International's largest humanitarian aid project Their mission is to follow Jesus' example by serving vulnerable children families and seniors One way they do that is through partnerships like Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls where they come alongside believers in churches businesses and families throughout the U S to provide new shoes for children worldwide Why are shoes important for health education and opportunity especially in underdeveloped countries Children can't go to school without shoes in many countries where they work so Buckner promotes education by providing that gift Additionally [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 17, 2024

Busy Mom’s 4 Steps To Spiritual Balance With Crystal Paine

The -Step Process For How Busy Moms Or Stay-At-Home Dads Can Get Control Of Their TimePrayStarting our day in a posture of prayer and reliance on the Lord instead of trying to white-knuckle our way through life in our strength changes how we approach life We feel a lot less stressed and more at peace and it helps us focus our energy on those things that truly matter in Eternity This can look like quick flare prayers we shoot up throughout the day when we feel overwhelmed aren't sure how to approach something or just feel extra tired or weary [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 11, 2024

Rich Toward God: True Abundance

The Danger Of CovetousnessCovetousness is what happens when you see someone else's possessions and want them for yourself It's part envy and part greed and completely sinful But what's so dangerous about that kind of desire Well like any sin its first effect is to draw you away from a right relationship with God Envy can also destroy your relationships with other people When you're zeroing in on getting and keeping what you want you're putting your fleshly desires in God's place Selfishness obliterates your ability to love God and other people One problem with a materialistic mindset is that [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 10, 2024

Lending to Family and Friends

Relational Effects Of Lending MoneyProverbs reads The borrower becomes slave to the lender Lending money can hurt a relationship And that can happen whether you lend the money or not You're between a rock and a hard place and it seems like either way someone may end up resentful There are really only three things that can happen and only one of them is good If you decide not to lend the money the other person could be upset If you do lend the money and the other person doesn't repay it you'll probably be upset It's only the third [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 03, 2024

Will Your Career Path Be Enough To Retire? With Ron Blue

Albert Einstein is credited with saying that the power of compounding is the eighth wonder of the world and He who understands it earns it he who doesn't pays it And Ron Blue shares a story for us about a couple who apparently understood this very well I received a call from my -something-year old son awhile back He'd been married for some time and he is a teacher and his wife Ann was a teacher And his question to me was Dad he said You know Ann and I are just teachers and we're just never going to have [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 25, 2024

Handling Economic Uncertainty with Brandon Sieben

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths - Proverbs - Why are people so worried about the economy these days Part of the issue is concern about a number of factors including the upcoming US election high inflation high interest rates and various geopolitical issues like what's happening with China Taiwan Ukraine and the Middle East How are people dealing with this uncertainty Uncertainty for many people leads to fear especially for those on a fixed budget or [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

March 15, 2024

Materialism: Putting “Things” in Their Place

From the time we rsquo re children and well into adulthood we attach ourselves to our possessions Ultimately the love of stuff leads to discontentment but God rsquo s Word shows us a better way On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will help us consider a biblical perspective on material possessions Then he rsquo ll take some calls and answer various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 14, 2024

To Be Rich Toward God Pt. 1 With Carolyn Calupca

Carolyn Calupca on the program was a long time senior producer at Crown Financial Ministries where she worked closely with Larry Burkett for many years She's now a frequent contributor here at Faith and Finance and the author of our new -week study guide Rich Toward God A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool WHAT IS THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL Jesus delivers this parable in AD during a time of significant political and spiritual tension in Judea under Roman rule As Jesus moves toward Jerusalem for the last time he attracts a [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 13, 2024

What’s In Your Health Care Directive?

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE IN ESTATE PLANNINGA Health Care Directive also recognized as a living will Medical Directive or Durable Health Care Power of Attorney is an indispensable legal document outlining your medical care preferences when you're unable to communicate It plays a critical role in estate planning ensuring your medical and end-of-life wishes are honored KEY COMPONENTS OF A HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE Understanding Its Purpose A Health Care Directive specifies your wishes for medical treatment end-of-life care and the handling of your remains eliminating uncertainty for your family during difficult times Choosing an Agent Select a [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

March 12, 2024

Trusting God with Your Money Matters

Are you so busy depending on yourself to make ends meet that you rsquo re not trusting God to meet your needs If so you may be realizing when you leave God out of the equation things just don rsquo t add up On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about trusting God with your money matters Then he rsquo ll answer some calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

March 11, 2024

Will or Trust or Both?

Not everyone needs to have a trust in their estate plan But everyone needs at least a will And some folks might need both On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about what you need to create the best plan for how your estate will pass to your heirs Then he rsquo ll answer some calls and various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 11, 2024

Will or Trust or Both?

WILL BASICS A will is a simpler document that names an executor and beneficiaries It must go through probate court and becomes public record potentially delaying heirs' access to assets Drafting a will through an estate attorney is recommended to minimize probate delays typically costing around TRUST BASICS Trusts manage assets both before and after death bypassing probate and keeping transactions private Types include revocable living and irrevocable trusts with the former being alterable during the grantor's lifetime Trusts can designate a successor trustee to manage assets if the grantor becomes incapacitated ensuring continuity and privacy KEY REASONS FOR A [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 04, 2024

30 Years of Faith-based Investing With Chad Horning

Corinthians So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do do all to the glory of God Chad Horning is the president of Praxis Mutual Funds an underwriter of this program and one of the oldest faith-based mutual funds in the country WHAT DOES FAITH BASED INVESTING MEAN TO PRAXIS At Praxis Faith Based Investing is all about letting your faith guide your investment decisions It's not just about smart money moves it's about aligning those moves with your Christian principles This approach is key for those looking to ensure their investments reflect their values The idea here is [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 01, 2024

Finding Victory in Uncertain Circumstances

FINDING PEACE IN UNCERTAIN TIMESNavigating Financial Uncertainty In today's world uncertainty abounds especially in financial matters like home-buying career changes and retirement This uncertainty often leads to worry and sleepless nights Guidance from Scripture Drawing from Psalm we find reassurance that God's Word illuminates our path preventing us from stumbling in the darkness of uncertainty Casting Anxiety on God First Peter - reminds us that God cares for us deeply encouraging us to cast all our anxieties on Him through humble submission FOUR STEPS TO CONQUERING ANXIETYStep One Rejoice in the Lord Philippians instructs us to rejoice always recognizing that [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

February 19, 2024

Financial Heart Check

You might look like you're doing fine on the outside but how's your heart these days Perhaps it's time for some introspection and some reassurance from God's Word On tpoday's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about how we can do a financial heart check to make sure we're living with the right attitudes when it comes to money and possessions Then he'll answer some calls and various financial questions See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 19, 2024

Financial Heart Check

FINANCIAL ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTUNDERSTANDING THE HEART'S ROLE IN FINANCIAL ATTITUDES Financial attitudes reflect one's spiritual health as wrong attitudes towards money and possessions stem from the heart mirroring a broader spiritual condition Jesus identified the root of evil thoughts including greed and envy as originating from the heart Mark - highlighting the spiritual battle within THE BATTLE AGAINST SINThe struggle with sinful attitudes like envy pride and greed is common even among devout believers like the Apostle Paul who shared his own struggles in Romans - Overcoming these attitudes requires divine intervention as Paul acknowledges deliverance through Jesus Christ CULTIVATING RIGHT [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 16, 2024

Marriage and the Bottom Line

THE DECLINING MARRIAGE RATE AND ITS FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Studies consistently show that married people fare better financially than single people Significantly better But the marriage rate in America continues to fall The percentage of adults living with a spouse dropped from to over the last decade continuing a trend that started when of adults were married in This trend affects millennials significantly with only choosing to marry potentially missing out on the financial benefits associated with marital status THE FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE OF MARRIED COUPLES Married couples generally have a higher median net worth at all age levels compared to unmarried [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 09, 2024

The Love of Money

THE DANGERS OF LOVING MONEY AND THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSESome people view money as the source of life's greatest pleasures equating it with security success freedom and power However the Biblical perspective emphasizes trust in Jesus rather than in fleeting worldly possessions THE PROBLEMS WITH LOVING MONEY Timothy warns about the love of money being the root of all kinds of evils emphasizing the destruction and ruin it can bring Loving money leads to a life-destroying path marked by temptation and harmful desires It can cause us to stray from our faith experiencing deep sorrow as a result Money can become [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 08, 2024

Giving As an Act of Trust With Art Rainer

Art Rainer is author of the brand new book Money in the Light of Eternity What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose He's also a frequent contributor here at FaithFi EVERY SPENDING DECISION IS A SPIRITUAL DECISIONArt Rainer emphasizes Jesus' words that where one's treasure is their heart will also be The Bible with over verses on money shows its spiritual significance Managing money well reflects trust in God's promises and provision Trusting God with finances is as crucial as trusting Him with one's soul GOD'S PROMISES God promises to provide and bless those who give demonstrating His commitment [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 07, 2024

Helping Your Divorced Daughter With Ron Blue

Ron Blue is the co-founder of Kingdom Advisors author of a shelf-full of books on biblical finance including Master Your Money HELPING A DAUGHTER WHO'S GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE WHAT'S THE BEST APPROACH Support must be dynamic adapting as circumstances change Emotional spiritual and financial challenges intertwine requiring sensitive navigation Equitable treatment among siblings means addressing each child's unique needs especially in crisis HOW DID YOU AND JUDY DECIDE ON THE EXTENT AND MANNER OF HELP The decision on how much to help was made progressively acknowledging the fluid situation post-divorce The process involves constant reassessment based on changing needs [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 31, 2024

Starting a Stewardship Ministry With Leo Sabo

Leo Sabo is president of the Christian Stewardship Network and a Faith and Finance contributor He also knows a thing or two about starting a stewardship ministry THE FUNDAMENTAL IMPORTANCE OF STEWARDSHIP MINISTRIES IN CHURCHESBiblical Foundation Stewardship ministries are vital as they align with biblical teachings about money and possessions which are prevalent throughout the Bible Discipleship and Purpose These ministries guide congregants in using money as a tool for fulfilling their God-given calling and purposes emphasizing discipleship in financial matters STEPS FOR ESTABLISHING A STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY IN A CHURCH Securing Leadership Support Begin by gaining the church leadership's endorsement [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 22, 2024

Act Your Wage With Howard Dayton

Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established Proverbs Howard Dayton is the founder of Compass Finances God's Way and the former host of this program HOW DOES A SPENDING PLAN HELP WITH MANAGING YOUR MONEY AND REDUCING YOUR DEBT Howard founder of Compass Finances God's Way introduces the concept of a spending plan budget He explains that a spending plan is not just about restricting expenses but is a strategic tool that helps direct money towards achieving life goals and reducing debt The plan also controls impulse spending and is flexible enough to adjust as [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 19, 2024

4 Keys to Replace Striving with Thriving With John Putnam

Matthew - Consider the lilies of the field how they grow they neither toil nor spin yet I tell you even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these John Putnam is a certified financial planner a Certified Kingdom Advisor and founder of Smarter Stewardship a marketplace ministry HOW DO YOU COUNSEL PEOPLE WHO WORRY ABOUT MONEY ESPECIALLY WITH TALK OF A LOOMING RECESSION John Putnam discusses Matthew - and what it teaches us about God's provision and the importance of not being anxious Focus on God's provision as shown in nature to minimize worry Striving [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 09, 2024

A Budget Is Like a Fence

You won't find the word budget in the Bible but it does say a lot about stewardship and budgeting is stewardship Having a spending plan and sticking to it is the only way to control your money stay out of debt and gain peace of mind about your finances When you practice faithful stewardship you no longer have to worry about your money because you've accepted that it's God's money He owns everything So budgeting is a key part of stewardship BIBLICAL BASIS FOR BUDGETINGProverbs emphasizes the need to be aware of one's assets Know well the condition of your [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 29, 2023

How To Tithe In Retirement

The following is an encore presentation from Tithing is fairly simple in your working years Your only decision is whether to tithe on your net or gross income But tithing becomes a bit more complicated when you retire So we're bringing in an expert to help simplify things today on Faith and Finance Anthony Saffer is a Certified Financial Planner with One Degree Advisorswhere they've put together a handy resource to help you decide how to tithe in retirement WHY TITHE Let's start by laying the biblical foundation for tithing because some folks will argue that Christians today are no [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

December 26, 2023

When Someone Owes You Money

God rsquo s Word contains dozens of verses about repaying debt but they are usually from the perspective of owing money to others But what if someone owes us money On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about the process you can use to reconcile unpaid debt when someone owes you money Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 26, 2023

When Someone Owes You Money

The following is an encore presentation from God's Word contains dozens of verses about repaying debt but usually from the perspective of owing it to others Another example of this is Ecclesiastes It reads It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay We have to dig a little deeper to discern God's will for us when someone owes us money but one thing is very clear - the Lord expects us to act differently than the world For one thing if the one who owes you is a fellow believer you should [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 25, 2023

Six Lessons for Financial Literacy

The following is an encore presentation from April is just hours away and it's one of our favorite months of the year That's because April is Financial Literacy Month This event began some two decades ago to raise awareness about the critical need for financial literacy It's just as important as learning to read and write We'll talk about that on Faith and Finance It's not quite April yet but we want to give you a head start on gaining financial literacy It's important because if you don't know how to set up a budget handle credit cards responsibly or [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 21, 2023

Heart for Lebanon

With everything going on in Israel right now why is it important to funnel resources to Lebanon Because the level of despair in Lebanon is at an historic high And Because God is working there like never beforeThere is an urgency to this situation - million refugees in a country of only million More per square mile than any place in the worldA collapsed economy - World Bank calling it the worst economic collapse in years of everyone living there needing aid and of every refugee family looking for their next meal In the middle of this despair though - [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

December 20, 2023

Where to Give

If you have some money you rsquo d like to give to God rsquo s Kingdom before the end of the year you might be swamped with requests to donate So how do you decide where to give On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to share some advice on how to make those year-end giving decisions Then Rob will answer some financial questions on various topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 20, 2023

Where to Give with Sharon Epps

So how would God's word in particular give us guidance on this giving portfolio approach Jesus gives His mission here on earth in Luke - The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind to set at liberty those who are oppressed to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor This is a really is a model for a giving portfolio So how do you take that and apply it to giving [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 18, 2023

Make S.M.A.R.T Financial Resolutions

If you've made a resolution to manage your money better this year how can you be sure to keep it for the long haul Today we'll help you avoid the pitfalls of resolution failure No matter when you make them resolutions are hard to keep The most common excuses for giving up on our resolutions are lack of willpower forgetfulness and plain old laziness Break old habits and develop new good habits Make a clear plan Financial resolutions are almost guaranteed to fail if you don't set up a budget Have accountability Don't go it alone Don't do it all [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

December 17, 2023

Economics of the Nativity

In the Christmas Story found in Luke Chapter the angels announce the coming of the Savior to a group of shepherds Now it may sound simple enough but there rsquo s more to the story that many of us may not have considered nbsp On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome economist Jerry Bowyer to give us a whole new look at the Christmas Story Then Rob will answer some calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

MoneyWise

Rob West and Steve Moore

December 15, 2023

Leverage Your Time

Most people understand that time has value Maybe that rsquo s why we often use the expression ldquo spending time rdquo nbsp But what a lot of folks don rsquo t realize is just how valuable time really is On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about leveraging your time so you can use it more productively for your yourself your family and God rsquo s Kingdom Then he'll answer your calls and financial questions See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 15, 2023

Leverage Your Time

UNDERSTANDING TIME'S WORTH IN GOD'S PERSPECTIVE God values our time as evidenced by Psalm which states Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom James reminds us of the fleeting nature of life saying You do not know what tomorrow will bring What is your life For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes Realizing the value of time can influence how we approach work and manage our finances CALCULATING REAL HOURLY WAGE To understand what our time on the job is really worth subtract taxes including Social [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 12, 2023

6 Signs That Money Is an Issue in Your Marriage With Art Rainer

Art Rainer is a regular contributor here at Faith and Finance and the author of several books including The Marriage Challenge A Finance Guide for Married Couples WHAT ARE SOME WARNING SIGNS THAT INDICATE A COUPLE MAY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MONEY Frequent heated arguments about money are a major red flag It's concerning if discussions about budgeting spending debt or giving lead to intense disagreements Financial infidelity is another critical issue This includes hiding purchases maintaining secret bank accounts or credit cards or exceeding spending limits without informing the spouse Using money as a weapon in the relationship is a [... more]