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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 15, 2026

Biblical Wisdom for Better Investing: Managing Emotions and Risk with Mark Biller

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 15, 2026

A Different Bill of Rights Part 2 (Luke 6:27-36)

Share a commentA lot of Christians feel cornered right now and the reflex is to fight harder for personal and religious rights We slow that instinct down and hold it up next to Jesus' words in Luke and Matthew where he delivers a very different kind of bill of rights for his followers pray for the people who oppose you refuse revenge when you're insulted stop demanding vindication and hold your possessions with open hands We talk about what this looks like when the pressure is real including stories of persecuted believers and the reminder that the church has always [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 12, 2026

False Teachers (Part 1 of 2)

Toddlers can't differentiate between play money and real money We learn to distinguish the real thing because only legal currency has true value On Truth For Life Alistair Begg explains why it's similarly vital to discern false teaching from the truth ----------------------------------------- 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 [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 09, 2026

From Steel Town to Tinsel Town: The Life of Composer Henry Mancini

On this episode of Our American Stories before the Pink Panther ever tiptoed across a screen Henry Mancini was a steelworker's son from Pennsylvania with a trumpet and a dream Music took him from Army bands during World War II to the backlots of Hollywood where he helped shape the sound of American film Through works like Peter Gunn and Moon River Mancini turned simple themes into lasting emotions His late wife Ginny Mancini shares the story of their life together Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 07, 2026

What Ecclesiastes Teaches Us About Life and Money

What book of the Bible reminds us that life is short and wisdom means making the most of the time God has given us Ecclesiastes This remarkable book refuses to let us avoid one of life's most uncomfortable realities our time here is brief Life under the sun is fleeting our accomplishments will not last forever and eventually every one of us will leave behind everything we have accumulated But Ecclesiastes does not confront us with mortality simply to make us somber It reminds us that life is short so we will learn to receive it as a gift And [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 07, 2026

Seven Guarantees for Life Part 2 (2 Peter 1:8-11)

Share a commentPeter never forgot the sound of his own failure and that's exactly why his words land with such weight We start with the hope-soaked reality that the gospel removes condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus then we ask the uncomfortable question if grace is real what should a changed life actually look like on an ordinary Tuesday We work through Peter and the seven supplements to faith not as abstract theology but as a practical path of Christian spiritual growth and discipleship As these virtues increase they guard us from spiritual idleness make our faith fruitful [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 06, 2026

Work as Worship

Theologian Dorothy Sayers once wrote Work is not primarily a thing one does to live but the thing one lives to do That challenges the way many of us think about our jobs We often see work primarily as a way to earn a paycheck provide for our families or make it to retirement But Scripture gives us a much bigger vision From the first pages of the Bible to the last Scripture does not present work as a necessary evil It is woven into what it means to bear God's image And whether our work is paid or unpaid [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 05, 2026

Should AI Help Manage Your Money?

Artificial intelligence can help you build a budget explain an investment or compare financial options in seconds But how much should you trust it with your money AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life including the way we manage our finances And like any tool it can be used wisely or unwisely For Christians the better question isn't simply Should I use AI but How can I use this tool wisely and faithfully A Helpful Tool But Not a Source of WisdomWhen new technology arrives we can be tempted toward one of two extremes We either embrace it without [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

October 01, 2026

Hour 2: MLB Wild Card Round Reactions, plus Patriots Insider Tom Curran

Rich and the guys react to American League Wild Card Round that saw game sweeps of the Red Sox and Astros by the Yankees and White Sox NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Insider Tom Curran and Rich break down the stunning drop off in play from last season's NFL MVP runner up Drake Maye a possible return timeline for injured WR AJ Brown the panic alarms will sound if New England drops to - why speedy RB TreVeyon Henderson doesn't get more touches each week and more The guys weigh in on the Padres' -game domination of the Cubs while the [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 01, 2026

The Home Depot Worker Who Became Boston’s Lead Singer

On this episode of Our American Stories Tommy DeCarlo's story feels like a lost lyric from a Boston song He worked at Home Depot by day and sang their music at night never expecting anyone to hear him beyond a few friends Then a homemade recording traveled farther than he ever could have planned The surviving members of Boston led by guitarist and founder Tom Scholz invited him to join the band that had sold more than million albums worldwide In time DeCarlo stepped onto the same stages where Brad Delp once sang Don't Look Back and Smokin' Greg Hengler [... more]

Finding Purpose

Russ Andrews

September 30, 2026

Ep.38 Willful Rebellion! - Hosea- Week 8

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews Russ takes us into Hosea chapter and explores the biblical warning to sound the trumpet when danger is approaching Drawing from the role of the watchman in Scripture he examines six ways Israel rebelled against God including breaking His covenant knowing about God without truly knowing Him rejecting His Word embracing idolatry and becoming religious while remaining spiritually lost Russ then connects these biblical lessons to the spiritual condition of America and emphasizes the need for Christians to return to Scripture humble themselves pray confess their sins and seek revival Discover [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

September 30, 2026

What Job Teaches Us about Ourselves, Part 2

Selections from Job Most Christians long for maturity But we forget the path to maturity often requires walking through suffering While it might be slow painful and arduous it is necessary and worth the trek In a concluding survey of Job Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws out seven lessons Job teaches us about ourselves Which of these lessons addresses your situation Meditate on the truth and apply it today [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 28, 2026

Are Roth Conversions Right for Me?

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Roth conversions can sound simple on the surface but the decision can become much more nuanced once you look at the full picture In this episode John and Jake explain why the bigger issue is not simply whether to convert but how taxes family goals flexibility and timing all fit together They also explore why the answer can change depending on what the money is ultimately meant to accomplish The best Roth conversion strategy is the one that makes sense within the entire financial [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 25, 2026

Should Christians Have a Prenup?

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 21, 2026

A New Era of Women and Wealth with Julie Wilson

Women currently control the majority of wealth in the United States and their financial influence is growing But perhaps the more important question isn't simply how much wealth women will steward It's what they want that wealth to accomplish Julie Wilson President of Women Doing Well joins the show today to share some new research conducted in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith Giving that offers an encouraging look at how Christian women are approaching generosity The findings reveal women who are engaged discerning and increasingly intentional about aligning their financial decisions with their faith values relationships and sense [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 21, 2026

What to Remember With 30 Seconds to Live (2 Peter 1:1b)

Share a commentSaying Jesus is Savior can sound harmless until you say it like the apostles meant it Jesus Christ alone That single word exposes why culture can tolerate vague spirituality but lashes out at biblical Christianity We talk candidly about what happens when a believer takes a public moral stand from angry emails and workplace complaints to legal pressure and at the extreme violence The point is not fear or outrage The point is readiness We reflect on how Christians respond when the temperature rises we learn the truth we speak with boldness we stay gracious and patient we [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

September 19, 2026

What is IRC 7702B Tax Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance?

In this episode of Finishing Well Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of long-term care planning tax-qualified long-term care insurance under IRS Code B While the topic may sound technical the conversation reveals how these IRS guidelines were actually designed to protect families by ensuring long-term care benefits can be received tax-free when they're needed most Hans explains the simple but critical qualifications for filing a long-term care claim walks through the six Activities of Daily Living and shares practical insights from helping his own mother navigate Alzheimer's care The discussion also explores [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 18, 2026

The Significance Pyramid with Scott Highmark

What if financial success isn't the destination but simply the foundation for something greater We spend a great deal of time thinking about how to earn save invest and manage money wisely Those things matter Faithful stewardship requires care and wisdom with what God has entrusted to us But what happens when you've done many of those things well and still find yourself wondering Is there something more Scott Highmark President and Co-Founder of Mosaic Wealth a Certified Kingdom Advisor and author of The Significance Pyramid Climb Beyond Success to Find Lasting Significance believes there is His Significance Pyramid offers [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 17, 2026

Just-the-Basics Indexing with Mark Biller

Investing can feel overwhelming With countless funds strategies market forecasts and opinions competing for attention it's easy to assume that successful investing requires constant analysis and a complicated portfolio But it doesn't have to For decades Sound Mind Investing has offered an indexing strategy called Just-the-Basics designed around simplicity diversification and minimal maintenance According to Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing a straightforward indexing approach can also work alongside more active investment strategies The key may not be choosing between active investing and indexing but understanding how both can fit in a well-designed portfolio [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 16, 2026

What the Early Church Can Teach Us About Generosity with Dr. Darrell Bock

There was not a needy person among them That remarkable statement in Acts describes the early church's generosity The first Christians freely shared what God had entrusted to them so their community's needs were met Their example can sound almost foreign in a culture that prizes independence and personal ownership But according to Dr Darrell Bock Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary DTS the generosity we see in Acts reflects something much deeper than a particular financial system It reveals what happens when people begin to see themselves their possessions and one another differently because [... more]