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Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 26, 2024
The human instinct is to hoard things in times of economic stress Let's look at what the Bible has to say about that Hoarding is the over-the-top collection of stuff you can't rationally use in a reasonable time Today we'll talk about the root causes of this temptation and how to avoid it Triggers of HoardingPeople hoard at different levels sometimes even to the point of mental illness though that's not our focus here Instead we'll discuss the kind of hoarding that many of us are tempted to do often in response to circumstances Various factors can trigger hoarding Fear [... more]
Family Life Today
Dave & Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine
July 25, 2024
Exhausted from chasing dreams Striving to be extraordinary Kelly and Jimmy Needham have good news for your ordinary days Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly and Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly com You can also find Kelly's book Friendish there as well as other resources Find Jimmy on social media jimmyneedham and Kelly kellyneedham Wanna hear more episodes by Kelly Needham listen here This week for a donation of any size we'll send you Purposefooled Why Chasing Your Dreams Finding Your Calling as our way of saying a huge Thank you for partnering with [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 24, 2024
Is Jesus Lord of all your affairs or is there still one part of your life where you insist on being in charge That one area all too often is money We all have to make a decision Will we live in God's economy or man's Sharon Epps is here today to help us understand the difference Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi's parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise Being In the World but Not Of the World Oswald Chambers once [... more]
Pathway to Victory
Dr. Robert Jeffress
July 22, 2024
Society has taught us to believe that contentment comes from being completely comfortable and lacking nothing But in reality contentment has nothing to do with what you have or don't have it all comes down to how you think Dr Robert Jeffress shares the Bible's secrets to learning contentment To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
July 15, 2024
Whatever you acquire outside of God's will eventually turns to ashes [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
July 12, 2024
Whatever you acquire outside of God's will eventually turns to ashes [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 08, 2024
If you're tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck you can make a decision today that will change your life All you have to do is practice God's financial principles and then wait to see what happens You'll be amazed at the results Admitting the ProblemLike most things the first step in making financial changes is admitting that you have a problem and then identifying what you're doing wrong So what's not right with the way you're handling money Maybe you worry about bouncing a check or you fear the phone ringing because it might be a bill collector or you're dealing with [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 04, 2024
It's the th of July the day we celebrate our nation's independence It's also a great day to take stock of your financial independence Are you on the road to financial freedom Or are you falling under the bondage of money It's one or the other Either you control your money or your money controls you The Gift of Financial FreedomIndependence gave our nation freedom and financial independence provides us with the freedom to make choices When we control our money we can decide where and how we live where we work and how much we work However financial freedom [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 03, 2024
Corinthians says Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully God's Word repeatedly challenges us to be generous givers to our families and His Kingdom When should we do this giving Are we waiting too long Ron Blue joins us today with an idea you may not have thought about Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance most notably Master Your Money A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment The Joy of GivingThere is immense joy in seeing the impact of your generosity [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
July 02, 2024
While a change of scenery can ease the heartache and struggles of our lives it's pointless if we pack our resentments and bitterness for the trip We live ninety miles north of one of the most beautiful places in the world Yellowstone National Park Yet despite Yellowstone National Park's pristine and soul-stirring beauty visitors still bring their drama to the faraway fields of bison and Old Faithful A sad set of statistics for the world's first national park is the number of drunk drivers and domestic abuse cases handled yearly Park rangers will undoubtedly affirm that people pack their strife [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 01, 2024
In the First Century B C Roman historian Sallust said Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise Most people would choose financial prosperity despite its temptations But what if you're living with financial adversity Today we'll talk about how to be wise in good times and bad The Temptations of Financial Success and AdversityWhen things are going well financially it's tempting to take credit for your success leading to sins like pride and greed On the other hand adversity brings its own set of temptations such as self-pity bitterness and envy Neither set of attitudes is godly Christians are [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 24, 2024
Myths can be persistent things For a long time people thought the world was flat The investing world has its share of myths that persist to this day Rachel McDonough joins us today to go over myths about wealth that many Christians believe but shouldn't Rachel McDonough is a Certified Financial Planner CFP a Certified Kingdom Advisor CKA and a regular Faith Finance contributor Flat Earth and Financial MythsWhen your core assumptions are wrong your strategy becomes useless Imagine planning a voyage worldwide while believing it's flat you'd never reach your destination accurately Similarly in finance myths perpetuated by various [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
June 22, 2024
After seven decades of hard work as a washerwoman mdash scrubbing drying and pressing clothes by hand mdash Oseola McCarty was finally ready to retire at the age of eighty-six She had scrupulously saved her meager earnings all those years and to the amazement of her community Oseola donated to the nearby university to create a scholarship fund for needy students Inspired by her selfless gift hundreds of people donated enough to triple her endowment Oseola understood the true value of her wealth was not in using it for her own gain but to bless others The apostle Paul exhorted [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
June 15, 2024
Dr Stanley details three basic principles that can change what it means to live the Christian life [... more]
Wisdom for the Heart
Dr. Stephen Davey
June 14, 2024
In this episode join me as I share a compelling story that underscores God's mysterious ways Tracy Daniels the -year-old daughter of a pastor recounts an unexpected and providential event that awakened her family one winter night The incident reminds us of the sovereignty of God whether the outcomes are smooth or stormy As we delve into Acts we witness scenes of both panic and providence chaos and contentment The chapter opens with the martyrdom of James a pioneering apostle and the subsequent arrest of Peter by King Herod While Peter faces what seems like an inevitable execution the church [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
June 14, 2024
God does not require us to understand His will just obey it even if it seems unreasonable [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 11, 2024
Some people learn from the mistakes of others Unfortunately some people have to be the others You certainly don't want to be one of the others who must learn things the hard way by making mistakes Today we'll talk to Ron Blue about some of the biggest financial mistakes you want to avoid Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance most notably Master Your Money A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment Setting Financial GoalsRon emphasized the importance of establishing clear financial goals Without clear financial goals you're essentially aiming [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
June 04, 2024
Our intimacy with God His highest priority for our lives determines the impact of our lives [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
June 01, 2024
Discover how to live life to the fullest by becoming complete in Christ [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 30, 2024
The data shows that personal debt is rising and folks are worried about their financial future So what's the solution We can't control some things like inflation and a slowing economy But we can do some things especially when managing and eliminating debt Neile Simon joins us today to discuss the solution to fretting over finances Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors CCC an underwriter of Faith Finance Understanding The Financial StormWith credit card debt at an all-time high the GDP falling and a disappointing jobs report it's a perfect storm for financial stress Debt [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 15, 2024
Christians are called to do good works so that the world will see them and God will be glorified So it shouldn rsquo t surprise us that God is concerned with the way we choose to handle our finances On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Randy Alcorn to explain how God takes stinginess and generosity personally Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
May 11, 2024
Move past the philosophy offered by this world and become complete in Christ instead [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
May 06, 2024
May brings a flurry of activities graduations sports playoffs and school events that while meaningful can also lead to overwhelming stress In our busy world it's easy to get caught up in the hustle often driven by societal pressures to do more buy more and be everywhere at once Colossians reminds us not to be swayed by the hollow and deceptive philosophy that glorifies materialism over spiritual values We are often misled into thinking that accumulating possessions or filling our calendars is the path to fulfillment However these beliefs only bring chaos and stress not peace To combat this the [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
May 03, 2024
Learn the biblical reasons behind why we fast and how we are to fast [... more]
Wisdom for the Heart
Dr. Stephen Davey
May 01, 2024
What if the path to joy isn't found in what you achieve but in who you follow In this engaging episode Stephen Davey delves into the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians a church founded amid unexpected circumstances Discover surprising lessons on finding contentment in trials and how the transformative power of faith can reshape your outlook on life Gain insights that will help you weather life's storms with steadfast joy and purpose [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
April 30, 2024
Learn how to give everything to the Lord and walk in the freedom and peace only He can give [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
April 29, 2024
It's not easy to give everything you have to God but it's how He can give you His best [... more]
Summit Life
J.D. Greear
April 25, 2024
What characterizes a gospel-centered life Praying Going to church Being kind to your neighbor Pastor J D provides the answer as he continues our series titled SENT [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 22, 2024
How often do you get a chance to buy something you really need of higher quality at a lower cost You rsquo re probably thinking ldquo Not very often rdquo But there is a way you can do just that On the next Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Lauren Gajdek to explain how you can cut your healthcare costs Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Running to Win
Erwin Lutzer
April 22, 2024
We all like to build our own individual kingdoms King Saul unlike David was blinded by his jealousy unable to see God was ultimately in charge In this message from Psalm Pastor Lutzer shows three areas which expose jealously in our hearts control companionship and contentment Are we willing to relinquish control This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
April 18, 2024
Dr Stanley teaches how to develop an inner quietness that endures through stressful times [... more]
Focus on the Family
Jim Daly
April 10, 2024
Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout She explores ten practices concepts such as lament humility contentment and perspective that will help you build and strengthen your faith so you can weather those stressful seasons with God Part of Receive the book A Faith That Will Not Fail and an audio download of Walking With God Through Trials for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you [... more]
Focus on the Family
Jim Daly
April 09, 2024
Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout She explores ten practices concepts such as lament humility contentment and perspective that will help you build and strengthen your faith so you can weather those stressful seasons with God Part of Receive the book A Faith That Will Not Fail and an audio download of Walking With God Through Trials for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 01, 2024
Historical Context and Modern ImplicationsAfter crossing the Jordan into the promised land the Israelites fought the battle of Jericho Joshua was their leader and the Lord gave them the victory In Joshua the general reminds his people of God's faithfulness to them at Jericho and through their history He ends by making that memorable statement of faith As for me and my household we will serve the Lord As Christians in a non-Christian culture we are also called to take a stand We can either choose to serve the gods of this world or the Lord It's not easy for [... more]
A New Beginning
Greg Laurie
March 26, 2024
God's plan for His children includes blessings joy and contentment It also includes some challenges and trials along the way But that plan also provides the tools to navigate those tough times we face And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us understand one of the most important tools we've been given Faith is the key that'll help us see a way when there seems to be no way Today Pastor Greg helps us put our amazing faith into practice Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New [... more]
MoneyWise
Rob West and Steve Moore
March 15, 2024
From the time we rsquo re children and well into adulthood we attach ourselves to our possessions Ultimately the love of stuff leads to discontentment but God rsquo s Word shows us a better way On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will help us consider a biblical perspective on material possessions Then he rsquo ll take some calls and answer various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 15, 2024
From the time we rsquo re children and well into adulthood we attach ourselves to our possessions Ultimately the love of stuff leads to discontentment but God rsquo s Word shows us a better way On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will help us consider a biblical perspective on material possessions Then he rsquo ll take some calls and answer various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 15, 2024
THE DANGER OF MATERIALISM AND FINDING CONTENTMENT IN GODMaterialism contradicts God's plan for His people by prioritizing the love of material things over loving God This attitude can hinder our relationship with Him and rob us of peace The Bible in Ecclesiastes warns us of the futility in pursuing material wealth emphasizing that everything is meaningless without God LIE LIFE IS BETTER WITH MOREThis mindset leads to an endless cycle of discontentment as no amount of wealth can truly satisfy Ecclesiastes states that those who love money will never have enough illustrating the emptiness of materialism Contentment is the biblical [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 06, 2024
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE A CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE WITH REGARDS TO MONEY Living a Christian lifestyle with money involves having the right attitude towards it regardless of the amount one possesses This perspective transcends the amount of wealth and focuses on the heart and obedience to God's principles on financial management It's about the attitude and obedience rather than the amount of wealth Lifestyle controversies often stem from misunderstandings of biblical teachings on wealth True obedience involves aligning one's financial decisions and lifestyle with biblical convictions HOW CAN WE INTERPRET THE BIBLICAL RANGE OF WEALTH AND POVERTY The Bible [... more]
Family Life Today
Dave & Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine
March 01, 2024
Love the flexibility of attending digital church services from your sofa Get skeptical With Jay Y Kim discover why it impacts worship and community Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jay Y Kim and catch more of his thoughts at jaykimthinks com and listen to his podcast jaykimthinks com podcast and follow him on Instagram and Facebook And grab Jay Y Kim's book Analog Christian on our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about our phones in our FamilyLife episode How Are Screens Influencing Us Or we'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any [... more]
Family Life Today
Dave & Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine
February 29, 2024
Feeling low after scrolling but don't know why Social media can cause low self-esteem and addiction Jay Y Kim examines how to to unplug--and increase contentment Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jay Y Kim and catch more of his thoughts at jaykimthinks com and listen to his podcast jaykimthinks com podcast and follow him on Instagram and Facebook And grab Jay Y Kim's book Analog Christian on our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about our phones in our FamilyLife episode How Are Screens Influencing Us Or we'll send it at no cost to you with a donation [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
February 29, 2024
Face lost opportunities with faith and courage [... more]
Family Life Today
Dave & Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine
February 28, 2024
I use my phone a lot Doesn't everyone Truth Our phones are designed to keep us scrolling and swiping at all costs Jay Kim reveals eye-opening ways our phones can create a prison for our souls and impact the life and future of the worldwide church Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jay Y Kim and catch more of his thoughts at jaykimthinks com and listen to his podcast jaykimthinks com podcast and follow him on Instagram and Facebook And grab Jay Y Kim's book Analog Christian on our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about our phones in [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
February 23, 2024
THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL UNDERSTANDING STEWARDSHIP AND PRIDEIn Luke - Jesus tells a parable of a rich man who credits himself for his wealth planning to build larger barns for his abundant crops highlighting his self-reliance and pride BIBLICAL WARNINGS AGAINST PRIDE Corinthians questions what we have that we did not receive from God critiquing the notion of boasting about personal achievements Timothy - emphasizes contentment with what we have reminding us that we brought nothing into the world and can take nothing out Corinthians - instructs us to boast in the Lord not in ourselves for true [... more]
Love Worth Finding
Adrian Rogers
February 19, 2024
Sermon Overview Scripture Passage Peter Marriage is one of God's greatest gifts to us however because we are imperfect people we will face plenty of problems Peter shares seven secrets of lasting love Fortify Faith For in this manner in former times the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves Peter A threefold cord is not easily broken likewise a marriage made up of a man a woman and God is difficult to break Remember Roles Wives likewise be submissive to your own husbands Peter Man and woman are equal in worth before God but they do not [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
February 18, 2024
People become disoriented in the journey of caregiving Caregivers often think Okay if I could get them to stop acting like this if I could just get through this next procedure if we could just see if we could stop this particular thing from happening then we can have the contentment and the peace and the satisfaction or the stability that we're craving How's that working for you How's that working for any of us It's like we have this stick out in front of us dangling this carrot of things going how we want them to be but we [... more]
Hope for the Caregiver
Peter Rosenberger
February 15, 2024
Everything I do is to help talk my fellow caregivers off a ledge because people have done this for me People get so disoriented in the journey of caregiving Caregivers often think Okay if I could get them to stop acting like this if I could just get through this next procedure if we could just see if we could stop this particular thing from happening then we can have the contentment and the peace and the satisfaction or the stability that we're craving How's that working for you How's that working for any of us It's like we have [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
February 05, 2024
Learn how to move through life's toughest moments with peace joy and contentment in your heart [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
January 29, 2024
Our heavenly Father pursues us and wants us to embrace an intimate relationship with Him [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
January 24, 2024
Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors our parent organization Kingdom Advisors is a group dedicated to training financial professionals to guide and advise you according to biblical principles WHAT ARE THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES RELATED TO CASH FLOW AND LIVING EXPENSES Sharon emphasizes the importance of spending less than we earn drawing from Philippians which teaches contentment in all situations Contentment is key in managing finances as it helps us be satisfied with what we have and avoid unnecessary spending To improve financial health it's vital to spend less than what we earn Contentment with our current situation is [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
January 24, 2024
Prioritize your relationship with God by pulling away from your to-do list and diving into His Word [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
January 23, 2024
Focus on your God-given goals and triumph over temporary disappointments [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
January 19, 2024
Matthew - Consider the lilies of the field how they grow they neither toil nor spin yet I tell you even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these John Putnam is a certified financial planner a Certified Kingdom Advisor and founder of Smarter Stewardship a marketplace ministry HOW DO YOU COUNSEL PEOPLE WHO WORRY ABOUT MONEY ESPECIALLY WITH TALK OF A LOOMING RECESSION John Putnam discusses Matthew - and what it teaches us about God's provision and the importance of not being anxious Focus on God's provision as shown in nature to minimize worry Striving [... more]
A New Beginning
Greg Laurie
January 18, 2024
It may come as a surprise to some it may be welcome confirmation for others but believers can get depressed Yes there are numerous Scriptures about joy and contentment but we're humans living in mortal bodies in challenging times Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie focuses on a depressing time in the life of the great prophet Elijah and highlights a number of practical principles to help us in our times of challenge You might want to take some notes Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New [... more]
Running to Win
Erwin Lutzer
January 18, 2024
Israel marched around Jericho's walls because God's purpose was to prove to them that only He had caused the victory They patiently waited on God and the victory was won through His power In this message from Joshua Pastor Lutzer shows us how we can see beyond the walls in front of us to God What are we focusing on This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
January 02, 2024
Face life with confidence so you can be free of anxiety and unhindered by fear [... more]
Family Life Today
Dave & Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine
December 26, 2023
Why does God allow suffering Dave Ortlund captures the meaning of Isaiah and exploring God's grace fulfillment and longing Sometimes even when we're in our physical homes we feel lost Discover where your heart truly belongs and uncover the real secret to contentment Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund com and on Twitter daneortlund And grab Dan Ortlund's book Gentle and Lowly in our shop Want to hear more episodes by Dane Ortlund listen here Double your impact by Dec Give families the gift of togetherness donate and it's matched [... more]
A New Beginning
Greg Laurie
December 24, 2023
Help us share the gospel in Struggling in the family department this Christmas Pastor Jonathan Laurie reminds us that even Jesus had an imperfect family tree See how you can approach challenges and emotions you're facing and how you can be a light to those around you Notes Matthew Jesus' story is not about God helping perfect people but saving lost people Pastor Greg Chronicles Corinthians Joyfully James Hebrews Humbly Philippians Romans Luke Look Up and Look Ahead Philippians Ecclesiastes --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest org This podcast is supported by the generosity of [... more]
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Various Hosts
December 13, 2023
I set my phone down weary of the constant bombardment of images ideas and notifications that the little screen broadcasted Then I picked it up and turned it on again Why In his book The Shallows Nicholas Carr describes how the internet has shaped our relationship with stillness ldquo What the Net seems to be doing is chipping away my capacity for concentration and contemplation Whether I rsquo m online or not my mind now expects to take in information the way the Net distributes it in a swiftly moving stream of particles Once I was a scuba diver in [... more]
In Touch
Charles Stanley
December 13, 2023
Devote yourself entirely to God and experience lasting joy and contentment [... more]
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