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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]

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]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 08, 2026

Remember to Remember! (2 Peter 1:12-15)

Share a commentDrift is terrifying precisely because it feels harmless at first One small compromise one missed habit one quiet season of neglect and before you know it you are farther from spiritual clarity than you ever planned to be We talk candidly about spiritual drift and mission drift starting with the everyday places people slide morality trust in Scripture private prayer responsibilities at home and work and the slow loss of personal pursuit of God Then we zoom out to institutional drift with a sobering look at Christian roots in American higher education When founding documents celebrate Christ but [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 07, 2026

Seven Guarantees for Life Part 2 (2 Peter 1:8-11)

Share a commentPeter never forgot the sound of his own failure and that's exactly why his words land with such weight We start with the hope-soaked reality that the gospel removes condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus then we ask the uncomfortable question if grace is real what should a changed life actually look like on an ordinary Tuesday We work through Peter and the seven supplements to faith not as abstract theology but as a practical path of Christian spiritual growth and discipleship As these virtues increase they guard us from spiritual idleness make our faith fruitful [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 06, 2026

Seven Guarantees for Life Part 1 (2 Peter 1:8-11)

Share a commentIf your faith went on trial tomorrow would there be enough evidence to convict you We sit with that uncomfortable question and trace it all the way to a surprisingly hopeful promise Scripture paints a future homecoming for believers that looks less like slipping in embarrassed and more like a lavish reception marked by joy gratitude and reward We start with the gripping story of Rick Hanson a paraplegic athlete who spent two brutal years circling the globe in his wheelchair Hard weather hard miles and long stretches where almost no one noticed then a finish line packed [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 05, 2026

The Finishing Touch Part 2 (2 Peter 1:7b)

Share a commentAnger that flares up and passes in seconds can still scorch a relationship for days We dig into Paul's blunt line from Corinthians love is not irritable and the original word picture behind it an eruption a paroxysm an explosion of fury The point is not behavior polish or white-knuckle self-control Real Christian love is Spirit-formed and it changes what comes out of us when we are pressured disappointed or flat-out annoyed We also reframe a passage many people only hear at weddings Corinthians is written to Christians of every age and season and it delivers a surprising [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 30, 2026

Retire…or RE-FIRE with Pastor David Chadwick

Stu sits down with Pastor David Chadwick of Moments of Hope Church in Charlotte North Carolina for a conversation about ministry the Gospel discipleship and reaching people right where they are David shares the story behind Community Matters Caf an outreach of Charlotte Rescue Mission that gives people recovering from addiction an opportunity to rebuild their lives through faith work and purpose He also talks about his decades of ministry in Charlotte his family serving alongside him and why he believes we are called to refire not retire [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 24, 2026

The Passionate Pursuit of Excellence (2 Peter 1:5a)

Share a commentPoliticians love to talk about values especially in an election year but that word can hide a problem what we value is not always virtuous and what feels right can quietly be deadly We start with a simple reframe that cuts through the noise The biggest question isn't how long you're going to live It's how you're going to live and whether your life is actually meaningful We open Peter and treat Peter's list like a divinely designed supplement program for spiritual growth faith supplemented with virtue knowledge self-control steadfastness godliness brotherly affection and love Then we slow [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 23, 2026

More Than Shoes: Hope for Children and Families with Shawn Spurrier

Sometimes the simplest gifts can carry the deepest meaning For one mother in Mexico named Alma watching her children receive new shoes brought tears to her eyes She had grown up without something so basic but now her children were having a different experience Her story is one of many that Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls a ministry of Buckner International serving vulnerable children and families in the United States and around the world has witnessed Shawn joined the show today to explain why something as ordinary as a new pair of shoes can have an [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 22, 2026

Meet David Parsons-Stu's mentor for 50 years

Stu talks with his longtime mentor David Parsons to talk about five decades of discipleship a life threatening hospital experience and how Scripture strengthened David's faith when fear took over David shares why intentional mentoring matters and how the God Loves You Bus is helping him build relationships and share Jesus with the next generation [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 12, 2026

What is Authentic Faith….with Ryan Shieh

On this episode of Truth Talk Live Ryan Shea author of Counterfeit Christianity challenges believers to move beyond checking religious boxes and rediscover an authentic love for Jesus Ryan discusses pursuing God rather than living on a performance treadmill the importance of discipleship and how older generations can encourage Gen Z by leading through example He also shares his personal journey from living a counterfeit faith to surrendering fully to Christ along with how his book is reaching inmates through Prison Alliance and pointing them toward forgiveness and new life in Jesus [... more]

If Not For God

Mike Zwick

September 10, 2026

Moving To The Market

n this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick Mike sits down with Robbie Dillmore the Christian Car Guy for a powerful conversation about pressing on toward the mark and pursuing God's higher calling Mike and Robbie talk about the importance of making the most of every moment rather than dwelling on the past From door-to-door sales and the pain of rejection to lessons from Scripture sports and the lives of faithful Christians they explore what it means to keep moving forward when life gets difficult They discuss Philippians and Paul's challenge to press on toward the mark [... 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]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

September 09, 2026

Connecting Their Story to the Gospel, Part 2

God's Word is clear that believing in Jesus is the only path to genuine salvation Guest teacher Aaron Pierce from Steiger International shares practical ways to discuss the Bible with those who don't recognize it as absolute truth Learn how to bridge the gap and share the message of the Gospel with clarity and compassion ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - Resources Mentioned in TeachingTom Holland - Domnion Guest Speaker BioAaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International a rapidly-growing worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the [... 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]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 04, 2026

Governed By Lessor Passions Part 2 (2 Samuel 11:1-5 )

Share a commentTemptation doesn't walk into your life carrying a warning label It shows you the highlight reel then asks you to decide fast We start with that brutal reality and follow it straight into one of the most sobering moments in Scripture King David at the peak of success choosing comfort over duty boredom over vigilance and desire over wisdom until one look becomes a chain of choices he can't control We slow down in Samuel and connect the dots why idleness makes us vulnerable how lust escalates and why David's private compromises set the stage for public collapse [... 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]

Destined for Victory

Pastor Paul Sheppard

September 02, 2026

Neglected Areas Of Discipleship pt. 4 (cont'd)

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Destined for Victory

Pastor Paul Sheppard

September 01, 2026

Neglected Areas Of Discipleship pt. 4

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Destined for Victory

Pastor Paul Sheppard

August 31, 2026

Neglected Areas Of Discipleship pt. 3 (cont'd)

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