If you're tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck you can make a decision today that will change your life All you have to do is practice God's financial principles and then wait to see what happens You'll be amazed at the results Admitting the ProblemLike most things the first step in making financial changes is admitting that you have a problem and then identifying what you're doing wrong So what's not right with the way you're handling money Maybe you worry about bouncing a check or you fear the phone ringing because it might be a bill collector or you're dealing with [... more]

Train up a child in the way he should go even when he is old he will not depart from it Proverbs Teaching our children how to manage God's money is vital to raising them But how can parents do this well Brian Holtz will share some great insights today Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children MVP Parenting Building Financial Wisdom in the Next GenerationIntroducing MVP Parenting a concept foundational for nurturing financial wisdom and spiritual growth in our children Howard Dayton defines [... more]

By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches - Proverbs - Faithful stewardship requires us to make wise financial decisions manage and grow assets and protect our families from hardship Are you ready if you're suddenly disabled or incapacitated Valerie Hogan joins us with a checklist to prepare you for it Valerie Hogan is an attorney a Certified Financial Planner CFP a member of Kingdom Advisors as well as the co-author of Wise Women Managing Money Expert Advice on Debt Wealth Budgeting and More [... more]

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]

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]

Do you have month left over at the end of your money Are you slowly accumulating debt even though you try to control your spending Maybe you need a plan mdash a spending plan On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain how you can tell your money where you want it to go rather than always wondering where it went Then Rob will answer some calls and various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Do you have month left over at the end of your money Are you slowly accumulating debt even though you try to control your spending Maybe you need a plan mdash a spending plan On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain how you can tell your money where you want it to go rather than always wondering where it went Then Rob will answer some calls and various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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]

The Bible doesn rsquo t prohibit borrowing but it does warn against its pitfalls And there are certain categories of loans that come with extra dangers that we should steer clear of On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton about types of loans to avoid Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Howard Dayton is the founder of Compass Finances God's Way and the former host of this program - WHAT'S THE FIRST LOAN TYPE WE SHOULD AVOID Finance Company loans High interest rates large fees and closing costs Important to differentiate between interest rate and the APR as the latter includes additional costs - AND THE SECOND Payday loans Viewed as legalized robbery Typically have an APR of Creates a cycle of borrowing due to high interest rates with borrowers often giving away their entire paycheck to cover the loan - WHAT'S THE THIRD LOAN TYPE Pawnshop loans Short-term loans based [... more]

The book of Proverbs reminds us to keep a cool head when we experience conflict or crisis in a relationship And that may be even more applicable when the crisis involves the marriage relationship On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton about solving a marriage crisis Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Often taking the easy way out when we rsquo re making a major purchase can trap us into hopeless debt situations mdash especially when it involves car loans On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton about the auto debt trap and how to avoid it Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

What's Your Relationship Status With God Most people would say their most important relationship is with their spouse or children or perhaps a friend And they'd be wrong Those relationships are important we need them but they don't carry eternal significance like your relationship with God Today we'll give you some practical ways to strengthen that relationship This is a program about money and you may be wondering what money has to do with our relationship with God That's a fair question and the answer is a lot And the Bible gives us three dots to make that connection FIRST [... more]

The wedding season is nearly upon us and if you rsquo re planning one you rsquo re probably already knee deep in details But don rsquo t let your busyness cause you to forget one of the most important things you need to discuss as a couple On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain that couples need to discuss how they are going to handle their finances before they say ldquo I do rdquo Then Rob will take your calls and answer the financial questions on your mind See omnystudio com listener [... more]

Sadly student loan debt has soared to over trillion But the good news is you don't have to be part of that statistic On the today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain how you can avoid falling into the student debt trap Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Sadly student loan debt has soared to over trillion But the good news is you don't have to be part of that statistic On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain how you can avoid falling into the student debt trap Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Whether you own a business or work for a paycheck earning a living is probably one of your top priorities But you may not give much thought to how God thinks about earning money On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton about earning money God's way Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Bible teaches that we should seek out wise counsel for answers to life's questions And that's especially true when we're dealing with tough financial questions On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to review some of the tough financial questions he's answered over the years with the help of scripture Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

With just shopping days left time is running short But if you rsquo re just getting started with gift buying you still have time to do it right On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to give us some advice about last minute Christmas shopping Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Bible clearly states that our ways and thoughts are not like God's But we can know more of what God thinks by studying his Word And a lot of the principles found there deal with money On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes Howard Dayton to talk about having a God's Eye View of money Then Rob will take some calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Open and honest communication between husband and wife is a key factor in the success of a marriage all the more so when the topic is money On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton author of Money and Marriage God's Way to talk about communication in marriage Then Rob will answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

God created owns and controls everything right down to the change in your pocket We certainly have a part in managing those resources but so does God On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes Howard Dayton to talk about what part God has in managing your money Then Rob will answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

As Christians living in a materialistic society we must remember to celebrate Christmas for the right reason the birth of our Savior On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to talk about how we can focus on the true meaning of Christmas Then Rob will answer some calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

You've heard the old adage money can't buy happiness And since it's true you may be wondering what can bring someone real happiness On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to talk about finding joy in what's really important Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The story of the widow's mite in Luke is a great reminder of how God views giving But is there more we can learn from this and other examples we see in the Bible On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West talk with Howard Dayton about some biblical principles on giving and the importance of why we give Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions from a biblical perspective See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The book of Proverbs emphasizes the importance of seeking wise counsel And for couples looking to improve their relationship with each other and their money wise counsel can be very useful On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton author of Money and Marriage God's Way to ask him to share his expertise on these topics Then Rob will answer your calls and questions about various financial matters That's MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today's finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Sometimes dealing with finances in marriage can be a challenge But what better way is there to gain wisdom on how to deal with that challenge than to ask an expert On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes Howard Dayton author of Money and Marriage God rsquo s Way to hear from him the answers to some questions he rsquo s frequently been asked over the years Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial topics you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s the next MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo [... more]

Kids are spending a lot more time at home these days and that provides a great opportunity to teach them God rsquo s ways for managing money On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West will talk with Howard Dayton of Compass who says it rsquo s easier to teach those principles than you might think Then Rob will take your questions on the financial topics you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s on nbsp MoneyWise Live mdash where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Most of us have daydreamed about winning the lottery and what we rsquo d do with a boatload of money And although the thought may be tempting we also need to consider the morality of gambling and the problems it can cause On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore sit down with Compass founder Howard Dayton to get his take on gambling Is it wrong to play the lottery That rsquo s on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

You may not realize it but the way we manage our finances affects our relationship with the Lord And that explains why much of God rsquo s Word is devoted to instructing us about how to handle our money and possessions On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore discuss that and more with Compass founder Howard Dayton Then Rob and Steve take your calls and answer various financial questions God cares about money on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

In Genesis we see how God creates Eve from Adam rsquo s rib So man and woman are made of the same flesh but still with important differences On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Compass founder Howard Dayton to discuss how those differences affect the way spouses view money Then Rob and Steve take calls from across the country and answer various financial questions Husbands and wives are different on purpose on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio nbsp [... more]

Everyone likes a ldquo sure thing rdquo especially when it comes to their investments nbsp But sadly there rsquo s no such thing as a guaranteed investment mdash or is there On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Howard Dayton founder of Compass Finances God rsquo s Way for the answer to that question Then Rob and Steve will answer your financial questions from a biblical perspective nbsp Learn about a guaranteed investment on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... 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]

As followers of Christ we cling to the hope that He gives us of an eternity with Him in Heaven But having that hope doesn rsquo t mean that we won rsquo t have troubles in this world On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Compass founder and author Howard Dayton to share a hopeful message about life rsquo s difficulties Facing the storms of life on the next MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Work is something God ordained for us to do But sometimes it can feel like a punishment instead of a blessing If your job rsquo s getting you down it may be time for a refresher course on the biblical principles for work On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Compass founder Howard Dayton to discuss those in detail It rsquo s all about who rsquo s your real boss on the next nbsp MoneyWise nbsp Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

The book of Proverbs has a lot to say about the rewards that come to those who are diligent And much of that proverbial wisdom is related to handling our financial affairs On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome financial expert Howard Dayton to explore the good habits required to manage your money wisely We rsquo ll see how diligence pays off on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Teaching your children biblical financial principles is a gift that keeps on giving Whether it rsquo s your giving spending wisely or working to get out of debt how you manage money will have a profound influence on your children On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Compass founder Howard Dayton who shares practical steps to teach kids wise biblical money management That rsquo s MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

God tells us to have compassion for the poor nbsp But he also says that if a man won rsquo t work then neither shall he eat So which is it nbsp Give him a sandwich or a job What is the Christian rsquo s true responsibility to the poor On the next Moneywise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore welcome Howard Dayton to help us find the biblical answers to that question How to practically help the poor on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

Just because something rsquo s never happened to you it rsquo s easy to think that it won rsquo t nbsp But the reality is we are all vulnerable to crisis The coronavirus pandemic is a case in point On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore talk with Howard Dayton about preparing for the next crisis through budgeting It rsquo s all about planning for a financial disaster instead of reacting to it on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]