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Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 04, 2026

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 02, 2026

Using Your Investments to Fuel Generosity with Brian Mumbert

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 30, 2026

How Do I Prepare the Next Steward? with David Wills

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 29, 2026

Faith-Based Investing: Separating Fact from Fiction with Mark Regier

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 27, 2026

Finances When You're a Widow with Rachel Faulkner Brown

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 26, 2026

Why God Has So Much to Say About Money with Randy Alcorn

Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master It touches nearly every part of our lives influencing our decisions shaping our priorities and often revealing what matters most to us But have you ever wondered why the Bible has so much to say about it According to bestselling author Randy Alcorn Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries the answer has less to do with money itself and more to do with what money reveals about our hearts On today's show Randy joined us to share insights from his forthcoming -day devotional with FaithFi exploring why God's wisdom [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 23, 2026

Intentional Giving

Every day we make decisions about money but not every decision is made with intention When it comes to generosity many of us wrestle with the same questions Where should we give How much should we give And does our giving really make a difference With so many worthy causes competing for our attention generosity can easily become reactive rather than intentional Yet Scripture invites us to see giving as something much greater than another financial habit Intentional generosity is an act of discipleship that connects our resources to God's work in the world Generosity Is Part of God's Purpose [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 22, 2026

Reforming Church Government

How do we tend to evaluate our pastors On their entertainment value or their faithfulness in proclaiming God's Word Today W Robert Godfrey examines how John Calvin explained the biblical functions of ministers in the church Download W Robert Godfrey's video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher W Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of [... more]

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 14, 2026

Freedom from Borrowing

What if debt isn't just a financial issue but a discipleship one We often view borrowing through a financial lens focusing on interest rates monthly payments and repayment timelines But Scripture invites us to consider something deeper Debt can shape our freedom influence our generosity and affect our ability to respond to opportunities God places before us Borrowing is common in modern life but understanding its spiritual implications can help us make wiser financial decisions The Biblical Perspective on DebtCredit cards student loans mortgages and business financing are familiar financial tools While Scripture doesn't identify borrowing itself as a sin [... more]

Hope in the Mourning Ministries

Emily Curtis

October 13, 2026

Jacob's Story: Love Without Limits

Jacob was never expected to survive but God had beautiful plans for his life In his years Jacob taught those around him to enjoy life cherish one another and celebrate every blessing from the Lord along the way His parents sit down with Emily to share the remarkable ways God used Jacob not in spite of his disabilities but through them His story is a beautiful reminder that every life has immeasurable value God-given purpose and the ability to leave a lasting impact on others [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 12, 2026

Living a Life that Lasts

Getting more of God in your life naturally leaves less room for the things that distract you from Him Dr Tony Evans explains the value of living with an eternal perspective and building a spiritual legacy that continues beyond your own lifetime [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 12, 2026

How to Save for Major Purchases

One of the simplest ways to avoid credit card debt is to save up for major purchases before you make them When you plan ahead for expenses you know are coming you can pay with money you already have instead of borrowing from tomorrow's income This simple approach can reduce financial stress provide greater flexibility and help you practice faithful stewardship The key is preparing for tomorrow's expenses with today's resources Saving for the Expected Not Just the UnexpectedYou may be thinking Isn't that what my emergency fund is for Not exactly Your emergency fund is designed to cover unexpected [... 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]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 09, 2026

Parable of the Hidden Treasure and Parable of the Pearl of Great Price

Everyone holds to certain values in life But does your personal value system line up with God's values Today R C Sproul examines two of Jesus' parables that teach us to treasure what is most important Download R C Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 08, 2026

True Servants (Part 1 of 2)

Most people highly value health happiness and rights but these aren't God's highest priority On Truth For Life Alistair Begg considers the apostle Paul's teaching concerning slavery and how true servants of Christ respond regardless of circumstances ----------------------------------------- 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 are vastly [... 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 02, 2026

Begging To Give

What if one of the clearest signs of generosity isn't simply how much we give but how deeply we desire to participate In Corinthians the apostle Paul describes a group of believers whose generosity was remarkable not because they had abundant resources but because they were eager to give even amid significant hardship Their example shows us what happens when grace transforms the heart Generosity in the Midst of HardshipPaul is writing to encourage the church in Corinth to participate in a collection for believers in Jerusalem who were experiencing severe need To encourage them he points to the churches [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 01, 2026

Who Holds the Copyright on Life?

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]

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]