GUEST CAL BEISNER author Biblical Foundations for Economics The government printing and spending trillions of dollars on social programs or paying able-bodied people to not work or taxing the income-producing to fund all manner of entitlements food health care housing education child care retirement have become commonplace in American society Three weeks ago Nov in part of our program on economics Cal Beisner director of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation defined economics as moral philosophy applied to man's marketplace relationships In other words one's moral worldview will lead to certain economic policies For example the moral judgment [... more]

GUEST DR JERRY NEWCOMBE producer The Pilgrims documentary A small group of biblical Christians known as the the Pilgrims are widely considered to be the founders of America Numbering only about - souls they had fled religious persecution in England to settle in Holland But after ten years there they decided on another move across the Atlantic Ocean to an unknown land that would become the United States About Pilgrims were on the first vessel called The Mayflower arriving in modern-day Cape Cod in Massachusetts in November One year later in November after a brutal winter in which many of [... more]

With November just around the corner it will soon be time once again for open enrollment season So you'll need to consider what your healthcare needs will be in On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries about a great way to meet your healthcare expenses and save money at the same time Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

This year Americans will spend nearly on average for healthcare Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to share that burden and lower the cost On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will explain there is a way to do this by joining a medical cost sharing plan He'll talk about that first with Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries Then he'll answer your calls and questions about various financial matters See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The book of Proverbs warns against gaining wealth hastily like through means such as playing the lottery or visiting casinos But even if you've never bought a scratch off ticket did you know you could still be gambling with the resources God has given you On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk about taking unnecessary risks with your finances Then he'll answer various financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

With a growing and aggressive segment of America in full-throated opposition to God and those who follow Him the question has become How can biblical Christians remain faithful and raise their children to do the same Ken Ham the founder and president of Answers in Genesis Creation Museum and Ark Encounter and our guest this weekend on The Christian Worldview recently released an important book entitled Will They Stand Parenting Kids to Face the Giants Ken's life and ministry is a model in standing firm on the authority of God's word and the gospel and he shares personal experiences and [... more]

Our consumer society tells us that we can never have enough stuff But as Christians how do we avoid the risk of having our possessions come to possess us On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore warn us about the danger of valuing our possessions too highly and they rsquo ll remind us what the Bible says about ownership and stewardship God rsquo s will is not more stuff on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

The Bible clearly teaches that seeking fulfillment from the trappings of the world leaves us empty And we can never fill the god-shaped hole in our soul with money and possessions On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with Compass founder Howard Dayton about a way of living that truly satisfies our spiritual hunger That rsquo s on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

In case you haven rsquo t been bombarded lately with ads about healthcare plans we want to remind you it rsquo s open enrollment season That rsquo s right the clock is ticking and you have less than a month to decide which healthcare plan you rsquo ll go with in On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk about that and more with Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries That rsquo s the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Millions tune into his daily broadcast And he speaks from the heart his message laced with God rsquo s financial principles that his audience might otherwise never hear On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore sit down with financial expert and radio personality Dave Ramsey He rsquo ll talk about how his life changed dramatically after applying God rsquo s financial wisdom That rsquo s on the next MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Do you know if you need an umbrella insurance policy If not it might be a good idea to find out Many homeowners fail to take advantage of this coverage that protects their assets from catastrophic lawsuits On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore have the info you need on this overlooked form of insurance Rainy-day umbrella insurance on the next MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Few topics generate more discussion among Christians than tithing And one question we hear often is ldquo Should I tithe on my net or gross income rdquo But what about tithing when you have no income On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore weigh in on that question We rsquo ll explore whether you should include your tithe in your emergency savings on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

The Bible says that God provides not just for our needs but so we can also do good works that glorify Him Christians hold a massive amount of the world rsquo s wealth So what are we doing with the money God rsquo s blessed us with On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with financial advisor Rachel McDonough about the power of money Aligning investments with values on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Could you be paying too much for your cell phone bill Americans spend an average of a month on their phone bills and sometimes they rsquo re paying for services they don rsquo t even need On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share some cost saving ideas for you to consider We rsquo ll talk about cutting your cell phone bill on the next MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Surprises can be fun and even make you smile But when the surprise is about your retirement savings hellip now that rsquo s a different story We all hope to support ourselves in retirement one day but there may be some factors that could keep us from that goal On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore uncover retirement surprises we should consider now That rsquo s on the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

As children we learn that following rules like coloring between the lines can result in a much prettier picture But as adults we often forget that similar guidelines are meant to help us On the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share some simple rules that are guaranteed to beautify your financial picture We rsquo re coloring between the lines of personal finance on the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

You often hear that a home renovation will get you a better price when you sell But if you rsquo ve ever done it you know that remodeling your house is an expensive proposition On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore reveal some home improvement projects that need some cautious consideration We rsquo ll talk about no return home renovations on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Virtual reality has entered the world of credit card transactions and a virtual number may already be linked to your accounts But as with any new tool that comes along we need to consider the positives and negatives related to its use On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore tell you how this new tool might affect your purchases The pros and cons of virtual credit cards on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

The world is lying to our teenagers telling them that money equals happiness and whoever has the most stuff wins But how does God want young believers to view money and the financial decisions they face On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with finance expert Art Rainer about steps to avoid pitfalls and have a future filled with contentment and generosity It rsquo s the money challenge for teens on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

It may surprise you to learn that there are more than verses on money wealth and possessions in the Bible Money was Jesus rsquo most talked about topic with of the parables referencing it in some way On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share timeless verses about your finances Wisdom from the Word on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Parents with limited resources are faced with a tough decision mdash should we save for our children rsquo s education or our own retirement Realizing the importance of each savings goal is vital to forming the right strategy On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore help you consider your options for these major investments That rsquo s MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

If you rsquo ve ever had a major medical procedure you probably found the related paperwork and billing confusing And when you don rsquo t understand the hundreds of medical codes and their true costs how do you know which charges are legitimate On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries to help find a solution Becoming an educated medical consumer on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Scammers are opportunists who target the vulnerable And with trillions in Corona virus relief funds going out they rsquo ve now adapted their strategies to focus on stimulus check recipients On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore will tell you how to protect yourself from these new scammer tactics Dodging the scammers on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

With trillion dollars in outstanding loans and a high default rate experts say the student loan industry will be the next financial bubble to burst But you can avoid your own personal impact by taking steps to minimize borrowing for education and accelerating payments on your existing debt On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore explain how to pay off student loan debt faster That rsquo s all coming up on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Younger people in the work force change jobs every two years or so This job-hopping trend makes it difficult to manage their health care costs So imagine the benefit of having a health plan that stays with you through life rsquo s changes On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with Christian Healthcare Ministries rsquo Lauren Gajdek about how medical cost sharing plans can go and grow with you That rsquo s MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Spending less and saving more are great goals but paying down debt is the key to success If you rsquo re struggling to pay down credit card and loan debt having a plan is critical to attain financial freedom On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore share several online debt reduction tools to help you make a plan Best debt reduction tools on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Whether you rsquo re wanting to buy a TV or take a vacation savings goals are a helpful tool People who set a money savings goal have been found to save faster than those who don rsquo t On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore help you create a successful savings plan Saving and setting financial goals on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

For many Americans Memorial Day will be spent having a picnic or going to a parade but have we forgotten what this day represents Memorial Day was meant to be a day of remembrance for those who paid the ultimate price to our nation so that we could enjoy the liberties we have today On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore explore the true price of freedom both politically and economically The meaning behind Memorial Day on Monday rsquo s MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

The pandemic has changed the way people work and some of those changes may be permanent Many experts say a surge of new entrepreneurs may be in the wake of the COVID crisis On the next MoneyWise Live Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries about a new way entrepreneurs can manage their medical expenses Medical cost sharing on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

There are two kinds of people in the world ndash those that have had financial tough times and those that will have financial tough times Preparing for lean times is not only common sense but it rsquo s supported throughout the Bible On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore offer ways to help you get ready It rsquo s the one week financial makeover on MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]