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Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 21, 2026

A New Era of Women and Wealth with Julie Wilson

Women currently control the majority of wealth in the United States and their financial influence is growing But perhaps the more important question isn't simply how much wealth women will steward It's what they want that wealth to accomplish Julie Wilson President of Women Doing Well joins the show today to share some new research conducted in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith Giving that offers an encouraging look at how Christian women are approaching generosity The findings reveal women who are engaged discerning and increasingly intentional about aligning their financial decisions with their faith values relationships and sense [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 18, 2026

How America's First Constitution Failed

On this episode of Our American Stories The American Revolution had created an independent country It had not yet created a government capable of holding that country together Under the Articles of Confederation Congress struggled to raise money regulate commerce enforce its decisions or settle disputes among the states By the s George Washington James Madison Alexander Hamilton and others feared the young republic might not survive unless something changed Larry P Arnn president of Hillsdale College and author of The Founders' Key shares the story of how that crisis led delegates to Philadelphia in intending to repair the Articles [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 17, 2026

Just-the-Basics Indexing with Mark Biller

Investing can feel overwhelming With countless funds strategies market forecasts and opinions competing for attention it's easy to assume that successful investing requires constant analysis and a complicated portfolio But it doesn't have to For decades Sound Mind Investing has offered an indexing strategy called Just-the-Basics designed around simplicity diversification and minimal maintenance According to Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing a straightforward indexing approach can also work alongside more active investment strategies The key may not be choosing between active investing and indexing but understanding how both can fit in a well-designed portfolio [... 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]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 14, 2026

Date The Word: Dating

What advice would you give your - or -year-old self about dating On today's episode of Truth Talk Live Robbie and Dr Carson share personal stories from their first dates the lessons they learned about relationships and the importance of seeking God's direction rather than relying on appearances or assumptions The conversation explores biblical wisdom from Joshua the dangers of making decisions without seeking the Lord and how serving in the church can reveal character and faithfulness in a potential spouse A caller also shares a powerful testimony of meeting his wife discovering Christ together and seeing God use their [... 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]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

September 12, 2026

Medicare Supplement Plan G vs Medicare Advantage: What's the Difference?

When it comes to Medicare one of the biggest decisions you'll make is choosing between Original Medicare with a Plan G Supplement and a Medicare Advantage plan But what's the real difference and which option is right for you In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dimore break down the key distinctions between these two popular Medicare paths As Annual Enrollment approaches Hans explains how each option works what costs you can expect and why the decision is about much more than monthly premiums From deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses to provider networks pre-authorizations [... 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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 08, 2026

The Six Percent: The Couple Who Helped Children Escape the Holocaust

On this episode of Our American Stories in -year-old Roswell and Marjorie McClelland put aside the academic and professional lives they had planned and sailed for Europe with the Quakers' American Friends Service Committee War had already engulfed the continent and the young American couple soon found themselves helping Jewish and political refugees fleeing the Nazis For our ongoing series The Six Percent Deborah Dwork author of Saints and Liars shares the story of the McClellands and the agonizing decisions that came with trying to save lives during the Holocaust Marjorie was eventually given an especially difficult task choosing which [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 08, 2026

Investing with Biblical Convictions with Brian Mumbert

What if the companies in your portfolio are working against the values you're trying to live by For Christians investing is about more than pursuing financial returns Like every other financial decision investing can be viewed through the lens of stewardship asking not only How is my money growing but also What is my money supporting Faith-based investing seeks to bring those questions together Brian Mumbert president of Timothy Plan joined the show today to explain how faith-based investing works what research suggests about performance and how Christians can begin aligning their portfolios with biblical values What Is Faith-Based Investing [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

September 08, 2026

Strengthen Your Marriage with a Meet Up

One of the greatest gifts you can give your spouse is regular time together Bill and Pam Farrel's weekly marriage meetings have helped them proactively handle conflict and work through important decisions for over years In this conversation Bill and Pam describe how you can strengthen your marriage by affirming your spouse cultivating healthy habits and planning time for romance Receive a copy of the Marriage Meet Ups bundle and an audio download of Strengthen Your Marriage with a Meet Up for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 08, 2026

The Cover Up Part 2 (2 Samuel 11:6-27)

Share a commentOne bad choice rarely stays lonely We walk through the David and Bathsheba narrative in Samuel at the exact moment David tries to outsmart consequences and we watch his options shrink until he starts sacrificing other people to protect his image The result is a clear unsettling map of how a cover-up actually works not in theory but in real decisions that compound fast We break the spiral into the episode's four moves stay calm apply pressure conspire to kill keep up appearances Uriah becomes the unexpected mirror in the story a man so committed to duty and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 07, 2026

A Wise Heart in Every Financial Season

In the first century B C Roman historian Sallust observed Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise Most of us would probably choose financial prosperity over adversity Yet both seasons bring their own spiritual challenges When things are going well financially it can be tempting to take credit for our success Pride greed and self-reliance can quietly take root Financial hardship brings different temptations self-pity bitterness envy or fear Scripture offers a better way Christians are called to live faithfully and with integrity regardless of their circumstances And according to the Bible the key to doing that in both [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

September 05, 2026

Social Security Planning - What Are 7 Items to Know?

When should you claim Social Security It's one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make and the right answer isn't the same for everyone In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore breaks down the seven essential factors everyone should understand before filing for Social Security From choosing the best age to claim benefits to understanding spousal benefits cost-of-living adjustments taxes and survivor planning Hans explains how these key decisions can impact not only your retirement income but your family's financial future as well Whether you're approaching retirement already collecting benefits or [... 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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 02, 2026

Medicare Made Simple with Eddie Holland

Medicare may be one of the most important and confusing financial decisions you make in retirement Between enrollment deadlines late penalties Medicare Advantage Medigap prescription coverage and income-based premiums there are plenty of decisions to navigate And because some choices can have long-term financial consequences understanding the basics before you enroll is an important part of wise stewardship Eddie Holland Senior Private Wealth Advisor and Partner at Blue Trust as well as a CFP CPA and Certified Kingdom Advisor recently joined Faith Finance to help simplify Medicare and explain some of the most important planning considerations Understanding Medicare Parts A [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 01, 2026

The Uniqueness Principle: Rethinking Inheritance with Ron Blue

Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom Every parent hopes the resources they leave behind will bless their children But a financial inheritance can have very different effects depending on the person receiving it That is why wise wealth transfer requires more than simply deciding how much to leave it requires careful thought prayer and an understanding of each child's unique circumstances Ron Blue co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and longtime teacher on biblical stewardship calls this the uniqueness principle Equal Love Doesn't Always Require Equal Treatment Studies show that many [... 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]