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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 14, 2026

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]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

October 14, 2026

Building Your Life on a Solid Foundation: The Parables of Jesus

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus In this episode of our series on the parables of Jesus Major Cam Henderson explores Jesus' teaching about two builders one who builds his house on solid rock and another who builds on sand Both houses face the same storm The difference is what they were built on Jesus' parable challenges us to look beyond simply hearing His words and consider whether we are actually putting them into practice What foundation are we building our lives our families and our futures on And when the storms of life come will that foundation [... more]

The Verdict

John Munro

October 13, 2026

AVIZANDUM: The Fear of the Lord

In Proverbs we read The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge What does this mean Our primary relationship with God who is our heavenly Father through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ is not one of dread in the sense of being frightened or scared But do you hold God in awe And why is this important [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 13, 2026

The Transformative Potential of Work with April Tam Smith

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]

Break Point

John Stonestreet

October 13, 2026

Pursuing Wisdom Amidst the Counterfeits

Growing in biblical wisdom is a lifetime project For more resources visit breakpoint org [... 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]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

October 11, 2026

The Real Pathway To Power

Too Much Talk Too Little Power In Corinthians Paul says Now some are puffed up as though I were not coming to you But I will come to you shortly if the Lord wills and I will know not the word of those who are puffed up but the power For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power I think in America today there's just too much talk in the house of God and too little power And I don't know about you but I'm very very weary of it all Jesus Christ told us in [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 10, 2026

Are You Tax Planning for Retirement?

In retirement taxes don't just affect your annual return they influence nearly every financial decision you make In this episode of Finishing Well Hans and host Robbie explore why tax planning is one of the most overlooked yet most important aspects of a successful retirement strategy Using a real-life case study they walk through how taxes impact the Seven Worries of Retirement including Social Security Medicare long-term care required minimum distributions RMDs Roth conversions estate planning and charitable giving You'll discover how proactive planning today can potentially reduce lifetime taxes preserve more wealth for your family and help you avoid [... more]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

October 10, 2026

Strengthening Our Wavering Faith - Part 2

Uncover how to develop a stronger faith and a purer heart by strengthening your faith in God Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 09, 2026

3 Questions To Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund

Having an emergency fund is an important part of wise financial stewardship But building one is only half the battle You also need to know when to use it It can be tempting to dip into emergency savings whenever an unexpected expense or even an especially appealing purchase comes along But if we use those funds too freely the money may not be there when a genuine emergency arrives Proverbs offers a helpful reminder Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling but a foolish man devours it The principle is simple wisdom prepares rather than consuming everything [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 09, 2026

Teaching Your Children How to Face Bullies with Confidence

Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated anxious and unsure of their worth and parents often wonder if they're responding the right way Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical biblical guidance to help you recognize bullying respond with wisdom and give your child the courage and confidence to stand strong Get the Facing Bullies with Confidence Bundle free with your gift Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies Audio Collection Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family Leave a message for Jim Daly If you enjoyed listening to [... 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]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 07, 2026

Biblical Wisdom in a Time of Elections

On this episode of Truth Talk Live Peter Rosenberger challenges Christians to take seriously their responsibility to participate in the communities where God has placed them including the responsibility to vote Drawing from passages such as Matthew Jeremiah and Galatians Peter discusses the difference between trusting God's sovereignty and using it as an excuse for passivity He also explores the importance of biblical literacy sharing why Christians should examine every teaching against Scripture rather than choosing only the passages that affirm what they already believe Peter reflects on suffering caregiving self-examination and the danger of creating a version of God [... 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]

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]

Break Point

John Stonestreet

October 06, 2026

Forced Child Marriage and the Problem of Islam

Downplaying religious zealously is not only to misunderstand what motivates Islamic terror it has led us to foolish responses Join us at the Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte North Carolina Register at colsonconference org [... 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 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]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 02, 2026

Spiritual Practices for a Sanctified Life (Part 2 of 2)

What causes believers to feel distant from God In this conversation Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving doubting and disconnected Sharing from his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy Get The Life You Were Reborn to Live Learn how to connect with God every day -- Pastor John Burke author of Soul Revolution will show you how to remember God's presence throughout the day and pursue His will in each moment It's simple doesn't take [... 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]