Generosity is often something we practice on our own We identify a need support a ministry or give to a cause we care about But what happens when we invite others to join us Giving circles offer a way to make generosity more collaborative relational and joyful When believers come together with a shared purpose their collective giving can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of those receiving support but also in the hearts of those giving Lacie Stevens Senior Partner at Generous Giving has seen this firsthand After spending more than two decades as a financial [... more]

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

When you think about leaving an inheritance you probably picture children or grandchildren But what if your next steward isn't a person at all For many Christians leaving a gift to a church ministry or nonprofit organization can be a meaningful way to extend their generosity beyond their lifetime But deciding where when and how to give deserves the same thoughtful preparation we would give to an individual heir Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and a contributor to FaithFi's new field guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined us today to discuss how believers can make these [... more]

On this episode of Truth Talk Live host Jamal welcomes Grant May of the Standing for Freedom Center to discuss Freedom Uncensored a two-day event at Liberty University focused on faith freedom civic engagement and the future of America With the theme America Is Worth Saving Grant shares why he believes Christians and the next generation must stand firm in their convictions understand the nation's founding principles and take an active role in shaping their communities and country The conversation explores the relationship between biblical faith and public life the importance of voting and civic responsibility and practical ways individuals [... more]

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning Social Security spousal benefits While many people focus only on maximizing their own benefit Hans explains why the smartest strategy often comes from looking at Social Security as a household decision rather than an individual one Through practical real-life examples you'll discover how spouses surviving spouses and even divorced individuals may qualify for benefits they never realized were available Hans illustrates how proper timing and claiming strategies can significantly increase lifetime income helping couples create [... more]

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... more]

A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... more]

On this episode of Christian Car Guy Radio guest host Bill Mixon welcomes Dion Carter of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Danita of YWCA Holly House for an encouraging conversation about helping people overcome difficult circumstances and build better futures Dion shares how Goodwill partners with Forsyth Tech and other organizations to provide free career training educational support and employment opportunities in fields such as trucking healthcare welding and skilled trades Danita explains how Holly House helps women recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges move toward stability independence and self-sufficiency through counseling job training and housing [... more]

Even admirable individuals are imperfect and subject to temptation While those in church leadership deserve honor their sins aren't to be covered up On Truth For Life Alistair Begg explains how the church should deal with accusations and allegations ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His kingdom [... more]

On this episode of Truth Talk Live Dr Abadahn Shah joins the conversation to examine the sanctity of human life and the biblical foundation for understanding its value From abortion and physician-assisted suicide to euthanasia and the treatment of individuals with disabilities the discussion explores who has the authority to determine when life begins when it ends and what makes a life valuable Drawing from Psalm Dr Shah emphasizes that every human being is fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image regardless of age ability or circumstances Listeners also call in to discuss how Christians can defend the value of [... more]

Women are gaining more financial influence than ever before But for Christian women the bigger question isn't simply how much wealth they will control It's what they will do with what God has placed in their hands Pam Pugh Co-Founder of Women Doing Well and President of VirtuAssets Foundation has spent years helping individuals and families think about how to use their assets virtuously She believes women are entering a significant season of financial stewardship one shaped by greater earning power longer life expectancies entrepreneurship and an enormous transfer of wealth Those changes create opportunities but they also call for [... more]

God's Word says that a husband and wife become one flesh But it doesn't say anything directly about prenuptial agreements So does that mean Christians should never have one A prenuptial agreement or prenup is a legal contract a couple enters into before marriage It typically establishes how assets property and other financial matters would be handled if the marriage ended in divorce For some couples that may seem like practical planning But Christians should consider more than whether a prenup makes financial sense We should also ask what it communicates about marriage and whether it supports or undermines the [... more]

Nineveh was one of the darkest cities of its time yet it became the setting for one of Scripture's greatest spiritual awakenings This message shows how prayer preaching God's Word providential timing and divine power came together as an entire city responded to God Revival ultimately begins personally as individuals ask God to renew their own hearts and then pray for Him to work in their homes churches cities and nation [... more]

Jonah finally obeyed God and traveled to Nineveh but his heart still did not reflect God's heart for its people This message examines how prejudice history outward appearances ethnicity and anger can distort the way we see those around us God calls His people to look beyond categories and offenses to see individuals and souls who remain within the reach of His mercy and grace [... more]

When money is tight the financial goals you want to pursue can feel frustratingly out of reach You may want to give more generously build your savings or pay down debt but there simply doesn't seem to be enough margin to do everything The good news is that financial progress doesn't always begin with a giant leap Sometimes faithfulness looks like taking one small step at a time Brian Holtz CEO of Compass Financial Ministry says that whether financial pressure comes from past choices or circumstances outside our control creating that first bit of margin is often the hardest part [... more]

Over the centuries countless individuals have shared their thoughts and opinions on Christianity But no matter how popular one person's viewpoint is it's important to base your beliefs on what Scripture actually says not what people think it says Dr Robert Jeffress shares the Bible's difficult teachings on the exclusivity of Christ To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]