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Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

November 05, 2026

Stein Outlines Priorities; NC Legislative Shakeup; Voters Approve Amendments

Governor Josh Stein is celebrating major Democratic gains in North Carolina's midterm elections including the party's projected takeover of the state House for the first time since During a Wednesday press conference Stein outlined his priorities for the upcoming legislative session including education funding Hurricane Helene recovery public safety and affordability He also urged lawmakers to work together and questioned the need for a post-election legislative session Carolina Journal Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to examine the changing balance of power in the General Assembly with Democrats leading in House districts and Republicans holding a narrow - [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 05, 2026

Are We Asking the Right Questions About Investing? with Aimee Minnich

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 04, 2026

Should You Be a Landlord?

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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 03, 2026

The Time FDR Tried to Change the Date of Thanksgiving

On this episode of Our American Stories most Americans grew up thinking Thanksgiving had always fallen on the same Thursday in November In Lincoln's time it was set on the last Thursday of November and that practice settled in for generations Then Franklin D Roosevelt shifted the holiday earlier hoping a longer shopping season would lift a struggling Depression-era economy The change split the country with some governors following FDR and others keeping the old date For a few years families marked Thanksgiving on different Thursdays depending on where they lived Melanie Kirkpatrick walks us through why FDR and Thanksgiving [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

November 03, 2026

Urgent and Dependent, Part 2

Do you pray for revival but take no action or work hard without seeking God Discover the powerful balance of living with urgency and dependence Learn to work for the kingdom as if it all depends on you and pray fervently as if it all depends on God paving the way for a restored heart and a transformed community ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 02, 2026

Frank Capra: The American Dream Personified

On this episode of Our American Stories few filmmakers embody the American Dream as vividly as Frank Capra Born in Sicily in he carried the memory of arriving at New York Harbor and seeing the Statue of Liberty through World War I and into Hollywood's golden age In films like It's a Wonderful Life Capra celebrated resilience community and the strength of ordinary people Our own Lee Habeeb along with recordings of Capra himself shares the story of the immigrant boy who rose to direct some of Hollywood's greatest films Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 30, 2026

Money Talk (Part 2 of 2)

God blesses some Christians with wealth How can they use their resources to glorify God and balance having money with not being held by it On Truth For Life Alistair Begg considers this challenge and the distinct responsibilities that fall to the rich ----------------------------------------- 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 [... 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]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

October 28, 2026

The Best is Yet to Come | Be Salt and Light

Jesus didn't tell us to argue someone into the kingdom or to protest our culture into the faith or even to isolate ourselves from those who don't believe Pastor Greg Laurie has said we're not to isolate but infiltrate We're to be salt and light in a culture that needs the hope of the Gospel Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg helps us set a course for taking this life-saving message to those whose eternal lives hang in the balance It's the very reason we're here Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

Where Have You Placed Your Security?

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 20, 2026

Rethinking Open Enrollment with Lauren Gajdek

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 16, 2026

Defined by Christ, Not Wealth

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... 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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 12, 2026

The Pilot Who Found God in the Sky Over Vietnam

On this episode of Our American Stories Dick Erickson was a young Marine helicopter pilot flying over Vietnam when everything went quiet His radio was dead his instruments were failing and the jungle below offered no clear place to land Alone in the cockpit he began to pray What happened next stayed with him for life In that silence he felt a calm that didn't come from training or instinct Dick joins us to tell his remarkable story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... 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]

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]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

September 17, 2026

The Almost Christian | Prerequisites for Following Christ

Prerequisites Students certainly know what those are Those are things that have to come before other things Before you can take English you have to take English Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us explore any prerequisites in making a genuine commitment to Jesus Christ If heaven hangs in the balance we want to make sure our hearts and minds are sincere in fully accepting the Lord's invitation Today's message serves as the finale to our studies in Acts Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 15, 2026

Finding Hope After Financial Loss

Financial loss can happen slowly or all at once A business closes A home is lost An investment collapses A scam wipes out savings built over decades And when money disappears the loss can reach far beyond the balance sheet It can affect our sense of security our plans for the future and even the way we understand God's provision Scripture does not minimize those losses It gives us permission to grieve them But it also reminds us that while we can lose wealth we cannot lose our true treasure Three stories from Job Horatio Spafford and John Wesley offer [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 10, 2026

Back to School Starts with a Pair of Shoes with Shawn Spurrier

For millions of vulnerable children around the world a pair of shoes can mean far more than having something new to wear It can mean the difference between going to school and staying home between greater protection from disease and continued exposure and even between feeling forgotten and knowing someone cares That's why FaithFi is partnering with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls throughout September a ministry of Buckner International to help provide new shoes and socks to children in need around the world Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls joined the show today to explain why something [... more]