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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 22, 2026

Turning Good Intentions Into Generosity with Kendra VanderMeulen

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 08, 2026

Preparing the Next Steward

Jonathan Edwards once said True legacy consists not of what we leave behind but of what we instill in others That's an important reminder especially when we think about money and inheritance All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love Whether it's our children grandchildren or others God has entrusted to our care we want to leave them in a better position than we were That's a good desire Proverbs says A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring [... 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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 01, 2026

Passing Wisdom Before Wealth with Dr. Kelly Rush

What will you leave to the next generation and will they be prepared to steward it well A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom maturity and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully Dr Kelly Rush Professor of Finance Financial Planning Program Coordinator and Chair of Business and Technology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University points to David and Solomon as a compelling biblical example Rush who also serves on the board of Kingdom Advisors says David did more than [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 30, 2026

On the Playing Field of Life (2 Peter 1:6)

Share a commentThe secret to spiritual growth is usually the thing we least want to hear go back to the fundamentals and stop looking for shortcuts We connect Paul's fruit of the Spirit with Peter's call to make every effort showing how Christian maturity grows where God's provision meets our daily decision to surrender and obey If you've ever felt stuck inconsistent or spiritually numb this is a reset built on Scripture and plain honesty We spend most of our time unpacking one word from Peter godliness Not as a church-only vibe not as religious performance but as bringing the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 29, 2026

Stewarding the Wealth in Your Home with Harlan Accola

Christians often say that God owns everything and that what we possess has simply been entrusted to our care We apply that principle to our income savings investments and giving But we may treat another significant asset differently the equity in our homes Harlan Accola who leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage joined the show today to discuss why homeowners particularly those approaching or already in retirement should consider home equity as part of their overall stewardship plan Home Equity Is Still Part of Your WealthFor generations many families have followed a familiar pattern buy a home pay [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 28, 2026

The Power of a Woman's Economic Voice with Pam Pugh

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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 25, 2026

How the USPS Stamped Itself onto American History

On this episode of Our American Stories The Founders knew firsthand that a postal system could be used as a tool of government surveillance Before the Revolution British officials had opened and inspected colonial mail giving Americans good reason to distrust putting their letters in government hands But the new nation faced a different problem Its people were scattered across vast distances and a republic could hardly function if they couldn't remain connected Daniel Piazza of the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum shares how the American postal system helped solve that problem allowing Americans to truly settle their new nation Support [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 22, 2026

Investing in Medical Innovation with Dr. Finny Kuruvilla

Some of the most remarkable advances in medicine are happening inside companies most of us have never heard of For Christian investors that raises an intriguing question Could investing in healthcare innovation offer financial opportunity while also supporting businesses working to serve their neighbors and address some of the world's most difficult problems Dr Finny Kuruvilla believes it can Kuruvilla is Co-Founder Co-Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager at Eventide Investments With an M D and a Ph D in chemistry he brings an unusual combination of medical scientific and investment expertise to faith-based investing Where Faith Medicine and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 14, 2026

Building Healthy Money Habits While Raising Kids with Crystal Paine

Money stress rarely stays confined to a spreadsheet It can shape a home's atmosphere affect a marriage and influence how children think about money long after they've grown up That's one reason Crystal Paine creator of MoneySavingMom com and author of The Seven Habits of Financially Healthy Women believes financial health is about far more than simply earning more or getting all the numbers right In fact when Crystal surveyed women about their relationship with money one theme surfaced again and again fear Financial stress often left women feeling isolated ashamed or worried about whether they were doing enough for [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 09, 2026

Making Financial Progress When Money Is Tight with Brian Holtz

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 04, 2026

Money Issues Are Heart Issues

Money has a way of reaching places in our lives that few other things do It touches our fears desires relationships priorities and sense of security That may be why Jesus spoke so often about money and possessions In Matthew He says For where your treasure is there your heart will be also Jesus understood something we often miss money issues are often heart issues Our financial choices can reveal what we trust what we desire and ultimately what we treasure Materialism Is a Heart ProblemYears ago Ron Blue once shared a story from his time in Kenya that profoundly [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 03, 2026

How Christian Banking Supports the Body of Christ with Aaron Caid

Where you bank may seem like a purely practical decision We often compare interest rates fees convenience and technology and those things matter But for Christians banking can also be viewed through the larger lens of stewardship Every financial decision gives us an opportunity to consider how faithfully we are managing the resources God has entrusted to us Aaron Caid Chief Marketing Officer at AdelFi Christian Banking joined the show today to discuss financial discipleship the role of Christian financial institutions and how everyday banking decisions can support work that advances the gospel Banking as an Act of Stewardship Biblical [... more]

If Not For God

Mike Zwick

September 02, 2026

AI, the Holy Spirit, and the Mark of the Beast: Who Are We Really Trusting?

Is AI a gift a danger or simply a tool In this episode of If Not For God Mike Zwick and Robby Dillmore dive into the growing influence of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence and ask an even deeper question What happens when we start trusting technology more than we trust God From AI Bible studies and computers that can generate sermons music and conversations to the possibility of AI companions replacing real relationships Mike and Robbie explore both the incredible opportunities and the spiritual dangers of this rapidly changing technology They also discuss whether AI could have anything to do [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 31, 2026

Women Stewarding Wealth: A Historic Opportunity with Sharon Epps

An estimated trillion is expected to pass from Baby Boomers to their heirs by marking one of the largest transfers of wealth in history And women are expected to play a particularly significant role Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors joined the show today to discuss this historic shift and the opportunity it presents for women to approach wealth with wisdom preparation and biblical faithfulness Why Women Are at the Center of the Wealth Transfer Economists have been talking about the Great Wealth Transfer for years but it is no longer simply a future prediction The transfer is already underway [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 26, 2026

What Sets A Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) Apart? with Sharon Epps

What if the greatest benefit of financial advice isn't simply what happens to your portfolio but knowing your financial decisions reflect what matters most New research from Kingdom Advisors and Pinkston Group suggests that when financial counsel aligns with a person's faith and values the benefits can extend well beyond investment performance Clients report deeper trust reduced financial anxiety and a broader definition of financial success Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors joined the show today to unpack what the findings reveal about values-aligned investing long-term advisor relationships generosity and the future of Christian financial advice The Gap Between Interest [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

August 26, 2026

Helping Kids Navigate School Without Tying Identity to Grades

In this episode we focus on how parents can support their children academically without making performance feel like identity It covers practical ways to work with teachers understand the real reasons behind struggling grades and encourage independence especially as kids get older It also addresses how AI is changing schoolwork and why those conversations need to start early Key topics Parents often focus on grades and assignments but the deeper goal is helping kids grow without linking worth to performance One major theme is resisting the urge to rescue children from struggle since doing too much can keep them from [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 25, 2026

Reverse Mortgages: Separating Fact From Fear with Harlan Accola

Reverse mortgages have carried a negative reputation for years especially among Christians who are cautious about debt But as with any financial tool faithful stewardship calls us to understand how it works before deciding whether it belongs in a financial plan Harlan Accola leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage a FaithFi underwriter He joined the show today to explain why reverse mortgages remain controversial how today's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage HECM differs from older products and when it might play a useful role in retirement planning Why Are Christians Hesitant About Reverse Mortgages For many believers the hesitation [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 24, 2026

Building Your Financial House on God’s Word with John Cortines

Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a familiar picture two men building two houses One builds on rock The other builds on sand When the storms come only one house remains standing The difference isn't the weather Both houses face the storm The difference is the foundation That picture from Matthew offers a helpful way to think about our financial lives Job losses medical expenses market declines and unexpected bills eventually test every household The question is whether our financial lives are built on something strong enough to withstand them John Cortines a Family Office Advisor with Blue [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 19, 2026

Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care with Nathan Sanow

Long-term care isn't just a health issue It can become a major financial and family decision Most of us hope we'll never need extended care but wise stewardship means preparing for possibilities before they become a crisis And while long-term care insurance may be part of that preparation the first step isn't necessarily buying a policy It's having a plan Nathan Sanow President of LTC Consumer and MasterCare LLC has spent more than two decades helping individuals and families navigate long-term care planning He says the most important place to begin is understanding what would happen if you or someone [... more]