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Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 27, 2023

Not Ashamed: Paul’s Letter to the Romans

The book of Romans is beloved for its marvelous presentation of the gospel Yet this letter is far more than a mere theological textbook Recorded at our Ontario Conference today Nathan W Bingham is joined by W Robert Godfrey to discuss his new teaching series on Romans Not Ashamed Get W Robert Godfrey's Latest Teaching Series 'Not Ashamed' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org not-ashamed Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 04, 2023

Mimic Jesus

A ldquo master of disguise rdquo lives in the waters of Indonesia and in the Great Barrier Reef The mimic octopus like other octopuses can change its skin pigment to blend in with its surroundings This intelligent creature also changes its shape and ldquo the way it moves and behaves rdquo when threatened In fact the mimic octopus can impersonate fifteen other kinds of sea creatures including the venomous lionfish and flatfish and even deadly sea snakes Though imperfect these disguises provide time to escape other predators and may have kept the mimic octopus from being discovered until Unlike the [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

June 22, 2023

Marriage & Money: Part III – Dealing with Divorce

Our three-part series on marriage and money wraps up today with a look at the financial decisions that often happen during the divorce process This is going to be a highly emotional and difficult process for those involved which makes the financial aspect of this process even more challenging We'll walk you through a few of the items that will need to be addressed like dividing assets child support and updating documents Then we'll talk about how your mindset has to change as you begin the next chapter of life independently and begin planning for retirement on your own Here [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

June 08, 2023

What Changes Financially When You Get Remarried?

Money plays a significant role in the health of a relationship and life events like marriage and remarriage require us to have honest conversations about finances when we take these steps in life In this episode we're going to spend time discussing the items that need attention when you get remarried There are some common themes and considerations as your first marriage but things like combining finances and joint accounts will inevitably be more difficult when it's the second marriage because you're further along in life and more established financially Combining households can be a challenge when you get married [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

May 25, 2023

Financial Decisions to Make Before Marriage

Some of life's biggest events come with important financial decisions and marriage might be at the top of the list Many of the arguments in a relationship start because of disagreements about money which is why it's so important to have a conversation about money and managing finances before your wedding day In this episode John will provide some financial guidance and useful tips for how to approach these topics with your spouse Should you combine finances How do you define certain spending categories We'll try to answer those and more during this show Plus John will also share the [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

April 20, 2023

Dismantling 5 Top Social Security Myths in 2023

Have you ever wondered if the Social Security system will run out of money before you retire Or if claiming benefits as soon as you're eligible is the best decision for your financial future In this episode we'll be debunking common myths about Social Security and answering the questions you've been curious about Social Security will be one of the biggest sources of retirement income for most Americans and you need to be aware of these myths before filing for your benefits Most of the time once that decision is made you can't reverse it So let's make sure you're [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

April 05, 2023

The Magnum Opus of Faith

Almost the entire book of Job is a series of conversations between he and his friends regarding the issue of suffering Questions like Why do believers suffer or Is suffering punishment for some sin are just a couple Perhaps you're asking the same questions today so join Stephen in this message as he reveals to us what Job and his friends discovered [... more]

Kingdom Pursuits

Robby Dilmore

March 11, 2023

Date the Word Takeover

Today's guest host Dr Dwayne Carson steps in for Robby and speaks with Dr Brian Haack [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

January 26, 2023

SECURE Act 2.0 – Important Retirement Planning Changes to Know

The SECURE Act was pushed through Congress late last year and even though you won't see too many exciting headlines about the legislation there are actually some great planning opportunities inside We spent a little time talking about the RMD age change that will impact people in or near retirement in our last episode Now we want to highlight a few more positive changes that you need to know about including catch-up contribution increases a to Roth option and a benefit for people for some people still paying off student loans Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

January 19, 2023

SECURE Act 2.0 – RMD Age Changing Again

We're only a few years removed from the SECURE Act being passed which brought about significant retirement planning changes Now three years late Congress passed SECURE Act in late December and we have another round of changes to process and adjust to We'll cover these provisions over the course of multiple episodes but today we'll focus primarily on another adjustment to the age you have to begin taking required minimum distributions Starting this year the age will move from to which is pretty big news for people that are in their mid-to-late s Here's some of what you'll learn in [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

December 08, 2022

Learning From Grandma’s Financial Wisdom

Even if she wasn't directly talking about money Grandma said a lot of smart things that we can apply to financial planning We might not have known it then but looking back on wisdom that was imparted to us can teach us lessons years later On this episode let's take some classic Grandma sayings and see how they relate to our financial lives Here's some of what you'll learn on this episode How 'when it rains it pours' applies to the way the market behaves 'You never know' is used quite a bit in financial planning 'A bad apple spoils [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

November 22, 2022

The Retirement Marathon: Finishing the Race

Getting through retirement can be a lot like running a marathon While we may not know that through first-hand experience we can certainly lean on the lessons we've learned from family and friends who have succeeded in this endeavor On this episode let's talk about some of the similarities of getting to the finish line in racing and retirement Much like in retirement runners might be able to finish a race without all the planning and prep but they might not how they're feeling during and after Here's some of what you'll learn on this episode What planning and preparation [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 20, 2022

The Psychology of Retirement Planning

We always talk about the money side of financial and retirement planning But what about the mental aspect of that big life change Today we'll break down an article written by a Licensed Professional Counselor Kate Schroeder for Psychology Today titled The Psychological Investment In Retirement You might be surprised to find out that many financial advisors actually spend significant time on this side of the planning process and we'll take you through that on this show Here's some of what you'll learn on this episode Few people consider the consequences of leaving your everyday routine behind Why we struggle [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 15, 2022

How Procrastination Dooms Your Financial Future

People have many reasons for procrastinating when it comes to putting a retirement plan together Let's explore some of those excuses and why they can be dangerous and talk about how to overcome them Connect with us https rosewoodwealthmanagement com - - [... more]

Fellowship in the Word

Bil Gebhardt

January 21, 2022

Joy To Your World! - Part 2

Having real joy in your life is obtainable through Christ [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

September 02, 2021

Paul’s Letter to the Romans

Often called the Apostle Paul's magnum opus the book of Romans presents the Bible's most comprehensive explanation of the gospel Today R C Sproul visits key passages in this book to give clarity to our understanding of justification by faith alone Get the 'Justified by Faith Alone' Teaching Series DVD and Digital Study Guide as well as a copy of the th anniversary edition of Faith Alone for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org justified-faith-alone Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 06, 2021

A Wise Builder

Sojourner Truth whose birth name was Isabella Baumfree was born a slave in in Esopus New York Though nearly all of her children were sold as slaves she escaped to freedom in with one daughter and lived with a family who paid the money for her freedom Instead of allowing an unjust system to keep her family apart she took legal action to regain her small son Peter mdash an amazing feat for an African-American woman in that day Knowing she couldn rsquo t raise her children without God rsquo s help she became a believer in Christ and later [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 29, 2020

The Coal Miner's Day in Court

Jay Campbell is a client of Rosewood Wealth Management who--back in --argued a case before the Supreme Court representing a group of West Virginia coal miners in the case Doe v Chao At a time when the Supreme Court is getting lots of attention from lots of folks Jay shares his behind-the-scenes story of how the Court really works [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

January 28, 2020

Truth for Today - Intro to Romans

The book of Romans has been considered by many scholars and theologians throughout the ages to be the magnum opus of all Paul's letters--as well as the pillar of Christian doctrine and practice So in this message Stephen reveals to us why this book is not only essential for Christians it is essential for Christianity [... more]

CBS Sunday Morning

Jane Pauley

January 12, 2020

CBS Sunday Morning

Despite the law many employers still deny accommodations to pregnant workers Jan Crawford reports At Gary Clark Jr is heralded as one the best guitarists in a generation As Kristine Johnson tells us he's played the White House toured with The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton and is up for four Grammy Awards for his album This Land It's the caper that's captivated the world the escape from Japan by the former Nissan executive CarlosGhosn who is accused of financial wrongdoing Charlie D'Agata has his story Plus -- Chip Reid reports on the creativity and intelligence of the octopus See [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

January 08, 2020

The Rules Have Changed: What the SECURE Act Means for You

Almost everyone will feel the some effects from the new SECURE Act Some more immediately than others but in the grand scheme almost everyone will be affected Ron and I will help you tackle the new rules as we discuss the two most important components the changes in stretch IRAs and the new RMD age The most important thing to keep in mind is communicating with your family about the changes from an estate planning standpoint Don't fret we're gonna break it all down for you and help you get started Check out the full show notes for this episode [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

November 20, 2019

Personal Training and Financial Planning

There are actually a lot of principles from the personal training and fitness world that we can apply to retirement planning Let's explore some similarities and learn how to increase our level of financial fitness Get the full show notes for this episode at http mrstillmansopus com On This Episode - Coaches and Trainers - Specific Goals and Training Plans - Good Habits and Crunches in the Kitchen - The Process Brings You To Your Destination [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

November 06, 2019

The Retirement Road Trip

If you're heading out on a road trip there's a long checklist of items that you want to be sure you haven't forgotten And in retirement planning some of those exact same items need to be addressed Let's look at some of the items that should appear on both your road trip checklist and your retirement planning checklist Get the full show notes by visiting http mrstillmansopus com [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 23, 2019

Steps to a Scandal-Free Retirement

If you take a close look at most folks' financial situations you'll find that it's almost scandalous how badly their financial matters have been handled Let's talk about the steps people should take to create a scandal-free retirement On this episode - Impeach Consumer Debt - Stop the Leaks in your Budget - Obstruct Your Catastrophic Market Losses - Collude with a Good Advisor Get the full show notes for this episode at http mrstillmansopus com [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 02, 2019

Retirement Planning on the Tennis Court

What does tennis have to do with retirement Probably more than you would think We pulled three aspects to tennis that relate to retirement planning to help you understand the strategy a little better The court is different for singles versus doubles Certain players excel on a particular playing surface Holding serve is important So sit back and let us serve up some retirement analogies so you can ace your investing decisions Check out the full show notes for this episode by clicking here [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 18, 2019

Cleaning Out the Financial Junk Drawer

We all have one You can usually find it in the kitchen in one of the bottom drawers It's that place where we toss rubber bands paper clips batteries chip clips and any other random item we don't have any other place for It's our junk drawer and we'd rather avoid it then trying to get it organized Believe it or not our financial portfolio has a junk drawer filled with old k plans old life insurance plans and other products we bought years ago but haven't done anything with since In this episode we'll look at some of those [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

August 13, 2019

Handing Out Financial Superlatives

Remember your senior yearbook that included superlatives like 'Most Popular' and 'Class Clown' Well we're taking that idea and applying it to the financial world by picking out the investment options that are 'Most Overrated' 'Most Underrated' 'Most Popular' and 'Most Likely to Disappoint ' Check out the show notes by clicking here Today's rundown Class Superlatives at the School of Financial Strategies Most Underrated Roth IRA Most Overrated Expensive Cars Most Likely to Disappoint Whole Life Insurance Policies Most Popular k b TSP Thrift Savings Plan Possible Winner Overthrow Could the Roth take over as Most Popular Teachers Pet [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

July 18, 2019

Getting Your RMD Ducks In a Row

Most people have a basic knowledge of Required Minimum Distributions RMDs but few understand how they pertain to IRAs and ks as well as the intricate timing details that are essential to preparing to withdrawal for tax payments For a better understanding of the best times to withdrawal as well as avoiding penalties join John and Ron as they discuss a letter Ron recently received shortly after a big birthday Check out the show notes here https mrstillmansopus com retirement getting-your-rmd-ducks-in-a-row - RMDs for k s RMDs for IRAs Here's an example When do you have to make a withdrawal [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

May 09, 2019

The Retirement Grocery Store

If you think about it planning for retirement is a bit like going to the grocery store You need to know what you need you need to know what you're paying and at times you need to purchase the more expensive product These are just a few of the similarities Join us as we unpack this analogy and help you shop for a meaningful retirement Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com investing-strategy the-retirement-grocery-store [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

March 29, 2019

Four Dangerous Excuses

We often see people justifying their poor financial decisions by making excuses We'll identify these excuses and explain why they lead to poor judgement Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com retirement four-dangerous-excuses [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

March 15, 2019

Lessons From March Madness

March Madness is upon us and everyone's excited for the upsets buzzer beaters and Cinderella stories As a fan it's an emotional time of year and believe it or not March Madness can teach us a thing or two about retirement Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com lifestyle lessons-from-march-madness [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

March 06, 2019

This One's On The House

Our clients often ask us whether they should accelerate their house payments in order to pay off their house early Join us as we explore the pros and cons of this strategy Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com real-estate this-ones-on-the-house [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

November 14, 2018

Longevity Risk

We're living longer than ever and of course that's a good thing However longevity presents its own challenges John explains Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com retirement longevity-risk [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 23, 2018

Retirement On The Gridiron

This time of year you can find football on TV almost every night of the week Let's take some concepts from the gridiron and apply them to retirement Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com retirement retirement-gridiron [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 09, 2018

Three Tax Tips

On this edition of the podcast we'll share with you three tax tips Specifically we'll help you avoid making three crucial tax mistakes Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com retirement three-tax-tips [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 25, 2018

Social Security Taxation

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the taxation of Social Security Join us as we seek to clear up the confusion on the podcast Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com taxes social-security-taxation [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 11, 2018

Famous Last Words

We've all said and done things we've later come to regret Don't let these financial phrases be your famous last words Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com investing-behavior famous-last-words [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

August 22, 2018

The Cost Of Long-Term Care

What's the true cost of long term care Well that depends on what kind of care you need Matt Ayotte and Alan Millikan founders of Aegis Home Care came by the studio to talk about different types of care and just how much each one can cost Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com long-term-care cost-long-term-care [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

May 15, 2018

Seven Tips For Traveling

Kristin Staley joins us to share tips for making travel more efficient and pleasant Take note of these seven tips the next time you travel and you'll make the whole experience better Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com travel seven-tips-traveling [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

May 01, 2018

Misconceptions of Aging & Healthcare

Until you've actually experienced something for yourself it's hard to know what to expect And getting older is no different Matt Ayotte and Alan Millikan founders of Aegis Home Care came by the studio to talk about four common misconceptions they see when it comes to the average person's understanding of the challenges of aging and healthcare planning Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com long-term-care misconceptions-of-aging-and-healthcare [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 07, 2017

Fake News!

We hear a lot about fake news in the political realm these days but what about fake news in the financial world [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

July 19, 2017

7 Deadly Sins & Retirement Planning

Pride Envy Wrath Sloth Greed Gluttony and Lust How do these seven deadly sins manifest themselves in your retirement planning and how can you be sure you're not guilty [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

May 24, 2017

Realistic Expectations

How realistic are your expectations when it comes to making plans for your retirement We'll give you a clear understanding of the planning process Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com retirement-planning realistic-expectations [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

April 14, 2017

Mission Statements

What can we learn from the mission statements of some well-known companies and organizations and how can we apply that to our retirement planning [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

March 29, 2017

Low Hanging Fruit

Sometimes the idea of constructing a complete retirement plan can be overwhelming to people John Stillman discusses a few easy places to start that can be quick and painless but they pay big dividends down the road [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

March 15, 2017

Retirement Regrets

What are the biggest financial regrets that people have once they get to retirement age Learn from the mistakes of others and avoid these regrets yourself [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

February 14, 2017

Retirement Planning for Women

Jeannette Bajalia founder of Woman's Worth joins John to talk about the specific challenges that women face when it comes to financial and retirement planning [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

February 01, 2017

More Than Just Investing

Jim Dischert founder of Financial Group in Chicago joins John to talk about the many different facets of retirement planning [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

January 04, 2017

Retirement Communities

We get many questions on retirement communities Teresa Mize Director of Marketing at The Cedars Of Chapel Hill joins John this week to discuss Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com long-term-care retirement-communities [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

November 30, 2016

Medicare Misunderstandings

Bruce Gray founder of GP Financial Services joins John Stillman to talk about some common misunderstandings that people have about Medicare Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com long-term-care medicare-misunderstandings [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

November 16, 2016

Retirement is a Marathon

Chris Scalese financial advisor and author of Retirement is a Marathon Not a Sprint joins John Stillman to talk about the similarities between preparing for a marathon and planning your retirement [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

November 03, 2016

The Voices in Your Head

When it comes to investing most people have a couple of different voices in their head This week John talks about how to differentiate between the different voices so you know which one to listen to [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 25, 2016

Futures Trading with Skip Kelley

Skip Kelley--now a financial advisor in Manchester NH--talks with John about his past life as a futures trader [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 05, 2016

Financially Savvy Grandparenting - PART 3

This week we conclude the Financially Savvy Grandparenting series with three final tips for grandparents who want to help raise financially savvy grandchildren [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 21, 2016

Financial Advisor or Financial Salesperson?

How do you tell the difference between someone who's actually giving you advice and someone who's trying to sell you something John is joined by Kurt Arseneau to discuss [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 13, 2016

Financially Savvy Grandparenting

John is joined by his wife Molly to talk about ways that grandparents can help contribute to the raising of financially astute grandchildren [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 07, 2016

The Wonderful World Of Life Insurance

Nobody gets excited to talk about it but there are some things you should know about life insurance Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com insurance the-wonderful-world-of-life-insurance [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 01, 2016

What Diversification Actually Means

Diversification is a popular buzzword but what does it actually mean John joins Payne Capital Management Chief Investment Officer Bob Payne to discuss Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com investing-strategy what-diversification-actually-means [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

August 25, 2016

The Chick-fil-A Portfolio

What can we learn about good retirement planning from the fine folks at Chick-fil-A Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com investing-behavior the-chick-fil-a-portfolio [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

August 16, 2016

Hating Mutual Funds?

John Stillman is joined by Mark Silverman who explains his disdain for mutual funds [... more]