Brandon Pizzurro is President and Chief Investment Officer of GuideStone Capital Management an underwriter of this program WHAT DOES SEEING THE WORLD TRANSFORMED THROUGH CHRISTIAN INVESTING MEAN Seeing the world transformed through Christian investing means stewarding investment resources with intentionality and a faith-driven mindset Christians approach investing to reflect God's Kingdom impacting areas like sanctity of life human dignity and stewardship of creation It means stewarding investment resources with intentionality and faith-driven mindset Christians approach investing to reflect God's Kingdom impacting areas like sanctity of life human dignity and stewardship of creation HOW CAN INVESTING BRING ABOUT CHANGE Investing can [... more]

Chad Clark is Executive Director here at FaithFi WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF HAVING A BUDGET A budget while essential for managing finances comes with potential dangers such as idolizing money succumbing to pride and relying more on the budget than on God Idolizing money can occur when constant monitoring of finances leads to an excessive focus on money instead of God Pride can emerge from achieving financial goals leading to self-boasting rather than recognizing God's provision Relying too heavily on a budget may restrict following God's promptings that go beyond our financial plans HOW CAN WE AVOID THESE DANGERS [... more]

Having bad credit is expensive With inflation and high interest rates it rsquo s more important than ever to keep your credit score as high as possible and you won rsquo t believe how much money that can save you On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about the added expense of having bad credit Then he rsquo ll answer your financial questions on various topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS A survey of people highlights common resolutions diet exercise more save more spend less learn a new skill quit smoking find a new job and spend time with family and friends These resolutions are often hard to keep due to requiring significant lifestyle changes THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTIAN RESOLUTIONS For Christians resolutions should prioritize God's will and honor Him Success in resolutions is more likely when they align with God's will Examples of Christian resolutions include seeking God's guidance for resolutions and praying for wisdom and strength SCRIPTURAL GUIDANCE James encourages seeking God's wisdom If any of [... more]

CAN YOU OUTGIVE GOD God gave His only Son for our salvation demonstrating the ultimate generosity John Our generosity will always fall short in comparison but this shouldn't discourage us from giving HOW DOES GOD'S GENEROSITY AFFECT US The Bible does tell us of the transformative power of acknowledging God's generosity God's generosity is evident in His sacrificial love even when we were sinners Romans Embracing a generous spirit is part of our faith journey and a way to trust and participate in God's kingdom SHOULD FEAR OF LACK STOP US FROM GIVING What about financial security when giving Trusting [... more]

Mark Biller is Executive Editor at Sound Mind Investing In this month's SMI newsletter he has a great article to help folks make this decision titled Should You Use A Roth Account Even If You Prefer Traditional WHY IS THIS A GOOD TIME TO ASK WHETHER ONE SHOULD USE A ROTH ACCOUNT EVEN IF THEY PREFER TRADITIONAL Roth IRAs were introduced in with rules about who can contribute A new law will soon mandate some older primarily higher income k investors to direct some contributions into Roth accounts This law also impacts those using B B plans and the Thrift [... more]

COMMITMENT TO BIBLICAL FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES Success in various areas including financial life requires strong commitment and adherence to biblical principles Effort is required to attain financial objectives like saving planning paying off debt giving and living with integrity This commitment offers peace contentment and joy Serving God with finances allows participation in his blessings and provides testimonies to inspire others BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF COMMITMENT The Bible emphasizes commitment through examples in Hebrews showcasing believers prioritizing their faith in God Jesus is the epitome of commitment sacrificing himself for humanity He signifies God's unwavering dedication to us ROLE OF FAITH Faith [... more]

It rsquo s a fact that money isn rsquo t a popular sermon topic But since church is one of the best places to learn the principles found in God rsquo s Word shouldn rsquo t that teaching include what God wants us to know about our finances On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain why churches need to teach about money Then he rsquo ll answer your calls and financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

INTEGRITY Beyond being honest it also means strength and dependability CHRISTIANS AND INTEGRITY Called to be honest strong and dependable like a bridge Represent Jesus to the world With God's help Christians persevere through trials James perseverance under trial FOCUS ON FINANCIAL INTEGRITY Your financial behavior reveals a lot about your character Are you being honest and dependable with your money HONESTY Central to integrity Jesus demands honesty from believers Luke Honesty is crucial for effective service in God's kingdom Titus Honest communities prosper Proverbs - Practical aspects Telling the truth on documents fair treatment transparency in financial dealings MORAL [... more]

When a loved one goes home to the Lord it rsquo s often a time of great confusion as well as grief Simply making funeral arrangements can be difficult enough but then there rsquo s an estate to settle and many find themselves unprepared nbsp On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will go over financial steps to take when a loved one passes Then he rsquo ll answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

A boomerang is supposed to return when it leaves your hand But a boomerang kid mdash or an adult child who rsquo s returned home to live with you mdash well that rsquo s an entirely different matter On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain what to do with a boomerang kid Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on different financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

God rsquo s word commands us to pray about everything mdash and that includes money At the same time God is not an ATM machine So how should we pray about financial things On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk about prayer and money Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The problem with most retirement plans is that eventually you have to pay taxes on your distributions right Or is there a way you can avoid paying those taxes On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will explain how you can skip the tax payments and greatly increase your giving to God's kingdom at the same time Then he'll answer calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It rsquo s easy to get rid of a credit card Just cancel it But is that the best way And what if there rsquo s a balance On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain the easiest way to get rid of a credit card may not be the best way to handle an account when you rsquo re done using it Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Today Christians are expressing a variety of considerations and needs as it relates to their financial decisions and there are a growing number of options for them to consider On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with David Spika of Guidestone about the financial services they provide Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Is it okay to use pop culture in sermons- Is that of the world--- - Can you explain what Paul meant by becoming all things to all people--- - Is Joyce Meyer a biblical Christian--- - How did the different races come about if we're all descended from two people--- - What is the time span between the Old and New Testaments--- - Is paradise where the Old Testament saints were different from heaven--- - Is there any connection between the one world order and [... more]