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Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 06, 2024
Preparing Kids for Financial Responsibility with Ron Blue
A recent survey shows that most parents think they should teach their kids financial literacy the good news is that many are actually doing it Still other parents may not know how to teach their kids financial responsibility Ron Blue joins us today to discuss how he and his wife Judy did it Ron Blue is the co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance including Your Kids Can Master Their Money Fun Ways to Help Them Learn How The Importance of Financial Education at HomeA recent survey by the Bank of Oklahoma Financial reveals [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 05, 2024
A Journey To Faithful Stewardship
We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin - Romans Being born again in Christ changes a person We re given a new nature that fights against our old corrupt nature Sometimes the evidence of this is in the area of finances Straight ahead a journey to faithful stewardship Bobby s TestimonyIt's always a great privilege to connect with people answer their financial questions and offer help whenever possible Recently we spoke with Bobby from Nebraska [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 04, 2024
Why Should We Help The Poor?
th Century preacher John Wesley said Do all the good you can by all the means you can in all the ways you can in all the places you can at all the times you can to all the people you can as long as ever you can That s how Christians can respond to God's generous and faithful love Specifically Jesus called his followers to do good to the poor and we ll talk about what that looks like for us The Biblical Foundation for GivingGenerosity towards the needy is a central tenet of Christian living Jesus emphasized the [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 03, 2024
Should You Be A Landlord?
Owning rental property is like ordering a pizza with anchovies It s not for everybody There s no question that renting a property can be a lucrative investment but it s certainly not a passive investment like owning stock Owning rental property is attractive for many but it s not a perfect fit for everyone Just like not everyone enjoys anchovies not everyone has the temperament or resources to be a landlord Before diving into property management it s essential to understand the benefits and challenges of it Let's explore these aspects to help you decide if being a landlord [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
September 02, 2024
Working As Unto The Lord
More stress doesn t always equal a higher salary and if you bring home the stress along with the salary is it really worth it If that describes you maybe it s time to re-think the purpose of your work Some statistics claim that of American employees are happy with their jobs while others claim that are suffering from work-related stress A Different Question Why Are You Working Whether the statistics are accurate or not stress is a pervasive issue and work is often a significant contributor The question arises What should you do if work-related pressure overwhelms you Quit [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 30, 2024
Insuring Your Deposits with Aaron Caid
Thanks to insurance we don t very often have bank savings and loans or credit union runs anymore Aaron Caid is with us today to discuss how that came about Aaron Caid is the Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union an underwriter of Faith Finance The Role of FDIC in Banking StabilityWhen we think about bank runs we often think of the Great Depression Thankfully such events are rare today primarily due to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC 's creation through the Banking Act of The FDIC now insures bank deposits up to per customer providing peace [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 29, 2024
Counter-Cultural Finances
John contains a command and a warning for Christians Do not love the world or the things in the world If anyone loves the world the love of the Father is not in him You have a choice to be worldly or Kingdom-minded with your finances But beware God s way is definitely counter-cultural What Does Your Money Say About Your Values In today s world many people are inclined to fit in follow the crowd and keep up with the Joneses But as Christians we are called to live by a different set of values values that often stand [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 28, 2024
The 5 D's of a Financial Reset with Sharon Epps
The world is becoming more complex every day Technology solves problems and creates new ones How do you keep up Among so many other things today maybe you ve noticed that managing your finances is increasingly complicated and involves more than balancing a checkbook Sharon Epps joins us today with some much-needed advice the Ds of a Financial Reset 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 Define Your Financial VisionThe first step in a financial [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 27, 2024
Common Sense Spending Strategies
From hats in the hall closet to bats in the belfry we can help you save money on the basics Today we ll offer you a few common-sense strategies for saving money on three basic necessities clothing utilities and home maintenance Saving on ClothingWhen it comes to clothing it s easy to get tempted by sales or the latest trends This is especially true if you have kids especially teenagers with rapidly changing sizes and opinions on what s cool But keeping your family s wardrobe sharp doesn t have to break the bank Shop Thrift Stores You don t [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 26, 2024
Life Planning with Ron Anderson
Psychologist and educator Fitzhugh Dodson wrote Without goals and plans to reach them you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination Of course goals don t amount to much unless you have a plan to reach them That planning should involve more than building your net worth Ron Anderson joins us today to discuss life planning what is it how to do it and why you should Ron Anderson is the Founder President of Plan A Wealth Management in Lincoln Nebraska What Is Life Planning Life planning goes beyond setting financial goals it s about discovering [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 23, 2024
5 Things To Consider Before You Buy A House
Most of today s renters say they d like to buy a home but a clear majority think they ll never be able to afford it It s certainly gotten more difficult to buy a house these days with soaring home values and interest rates But certainly not impossible especially if you re prepared Renting Is Not Throwing Money AwayOne of the most common myths in the housing market is that renting is equivalent to throwing money down the drain However this perspective is misguided Renting provides a home for you and your family which is a valuable use of [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 22, 2024
Watching, Waiting, Planning, Working with Matt Bell
Concerning that day and hour no one knows not even the angels of heaven nor the Son but the Father only For as were the days of Noah so will be the coming of the Son of Man - Matthew - Jesus made it quite clear that no one on earth knows the day or hour of His return Yet we re to live as if He s coming back tomorrow Does that mean we don t need to plan for the future Matt Bell weighs in on the issue today Matt Bell is the Managing Editor at Sound Mind [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 21, 2024
Why Impact Investing? with Stella Tai
Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others - Philippians We tend to think of that verse as a prescription for giving to help the poor and needy and that s good But is there an application that involves investing Stella Tai joins us today to talk about how your investing can have a positive impact in the world Stella Tai is Manager of Stewardship Investing Impact and Analysis for Praxis Mutual Funds an underwriter of Faith Finance Why Should People of Faith Focus on Impact Investing Impact investing is [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 20, 2024
Investing To Change the World with Dr. Finny Kuruvilla
For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them - Ephesians Our good works are not for our sake but for God s sake to give Him glory Investing gives us a powerful way to do that Today we ll talk with Dr Finny Kuruvilla about investing to change the world Dr Finny Kuruvilla is the Co-Chief Investment Officer and Founding Member of Eventide Asset Management an underwriter of Faith Finance He holds an MD from Harvard Medical School a PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 19, 2024
“Bible Verses” That Aren’t Actually In The Bible
When you want pithy quotes check out social media When you want words of truth look to the Bible But be careful not to get those two mixed up Some familiar sayings may sound like Bible verses but they re really not Today we ll find out why so many old saws really don t cut wood God Won t Give You More Than You Can Handle Of all the Bible verses that aren t actually in the Bible here s the most familiar one God won t give you more than you can handle This sounds great especially if [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 16, 2024
What Are The Desires Of My Heart?
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart That familiar verse from Psalm begs the question What are the desires of my heart We may be so interested in getting what we desire that we forget the other side of the equation delighting in the Lord Today we ll talk about desires and how they can either direct us or distract us The Nature of DesireThink about a time in your life when you didn t want anything You can t do it can you Desire is an inherent part of being human [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 15, 2024
Integrity: Applying Honesty, Strength, and Dependability to Your Financial Life
The dictionary says integrity is being honest and having strong moral principles God s Word says Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one perverse in his ways though he be rich Are you living with integrity in your financial dealings Understanding IntegrityIntegrity isn't just about honesty it also means strength and dependability When we say a bridge has integrity we mean it s sturdy and consistently reliable able to withstand any amount of traffic without collapsing As Christians we are called to be like that bridge representing Jesus Christ to the world by being honest strong [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 14, 2024
Finding Your Scholarships
Getting a college degree can substantially increase your lifetime earnings but even better is getting someone else to pay for it I m talking about scholarships of course Every year public and private institutions dole out about billion in scholarships Are you getting any of it I ll talk about how you can The Rising Cost of CollegeNo question about it college is expensive The College Board reports that in in-state students at public four-year schools are spending an average of on tuition and fees for just one year excluding room and board Students at private four-year colleges are spending [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 13, 2024
Why Debt Management Is Better with Neile Simon
If you re drowning in debt and someone offers a lifeline make sure it s not really an anchor You have a few different options for paying off debt but they are definitely not all equal You have debt settlement debt consolidation and debt management Neile Simon joins us today to explain the difference Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors CCC an underwriter of Faith Finance Debt Consolidation A Quick Fix with Hidden DangersDebt consolidation is often seen as an attractive option because it combines multiple debts into one loan with an interest rate between [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 12, 2024
Misconceptions About Debt and Credit with Dr. Shane Enete
The poet Ogden Nash once wrote Some debts are fun when you are acquiring them but none are fun when you set about retiring them One thing s for sure getting into debt is much easier than getting out of debt so the more you know about debt and credit the better off you ll be Author Dr Shane Enete joins us again today to discuss his take on that double-edged sword Dr Shane Enete is an Associate Professor of Finance at Biola University and the author of the brand new book Whole Heart Finances A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 09, 2024
What To Do With a Boomerang Kid
A boomerang is supposed to return when it leaves your hand But a boomerang kid well that s something else entirely Do you have a boomerang kid That s a term for an adult child that s returned home like a boomerang and now lives with you again If so you re not alone We ll talk about what you can do about it You're not alone if you have a boomerang kid living in your basement The latest Boomerang Kids Survey by Thrivent conducted in April found that of parents have had an adult child move back in with [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 08, 2024
4 Ways Emotions Ruin Smart Investing with Dr. Art Rainer
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle but whoever gathers little by little will increase it - Proverbs Patience is definitely a virtue especially when it comes to investing But too often we allow our emotions to rule over us Dr Art Rainer joins us today to discuss four ways emotions ruin smart investing Dr Art Rainer is the founder of the Institute for Christian Financial Health and Christian Money Solutions He is a regular contributor here at Faith Finance and the author of Money in the Light of Eternity What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose The Impact of Emotions [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 07, 2024
Unequally Yoked in Business with Ron Blue
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness Or what fellowship has light with darkness - Corinthians That warning from the Apostle Paul is usually interpreted to mean that you shouldn t marry outside the faith But does it apply to other relationships just as much Ron Blue joins us today with his practical and spiritual insights about partnerships 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 Understanding Partnerships Beyond MarriageIn Corinthians the [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 06, 2024
Serving Every Christian with Lauren Gajdek
I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made Wonderful are your works my soul knows it very well - Psalm God made each of us in His image yet unique in our own way We have different abilities to serve the Kingdom and different needs For example our healthcare needs differ We ll talk with Lauren Gajdek today about a great way to help you pay your individual healthcare costs Lauren Gajdek is the Vice President of Communications and Media at Christian Healthcare Ministries an underwriter of Faith Finance Christian Healthcare Ministries for Every ChristianChristian Health Care Ministries [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 05, 2024
God’s Comfort When Finances Fall Apart
The late Tim Keller once said Just because you can t see or imagine a good reason why God would allow something bad to happen doesn t mean there can t be one When something bad happens to your finances it s tempting to wonder if God really knows what he s doing Well He does Today we ll find God s comfort in the midst of financial trials Peter reminds us of God s love for us in the midst of life s troubles Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you It s a reassuring [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 02, 2024
The High Price of a Home Purchase with Dale Vermillion
Home mortgage rates haven t gone through the roof in recent weeks that s the good news The bad news is that they re already pretty high Coupled with high home values it s an uphill climb for first-time home buyers Will it get easier anytime soon Dale Vermillion joins us today to talk about it Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home This book covers everything you need to know about securing a mortgage all from a biblical perspective Current Mortgage Rate OutlookThe rates on a -year fixed mortgage [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
August 01, 2024
Why and How We Save
The Human Genome Project discovered amazing things about man s makeup What it didn t find was a saving gene In my book that means saving doesn t come naturally it s a habit we have to learn and God s Word tells us why it s so important The Reality of Financial InsecurityYou might be surprised to learn that surveys show less than half of Americans can handle an unexpected expense of Many have little or nothing in their emergency fund and when financial setbacks occur they often have to borrow usually using credit cards This situation highlights the [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 31, 2024
Host a Shoe Drive with Shawn Spurrier
We are so materially blessed that we take many things for granted Can you imagine not having a simple pair of shoes to go about your day It s tragic Millions of children around the world many of them orphans suffer the huge disadvantage of not having shoes Shawn Spurrier joins us today to talk about a way you can help Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls at Buckner International an underwriter of Faith Finance The Importance of New ShoesProviding new shoes and socks is fundamentally important for these children New shoes mean Health Protecting [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 30, 2024
Helping Parents and Grandparents with Harlan Accola
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous - Proverbs We re all familiar with that verse but do we fully understand its meaning Is it only about money I ll talk about that with Harlan Accola today Harlan Accola is the National Reverse Mortgage Director at Movement Mortgage an underwriter of Faith and Finance He is also the author of Home Equity and Reverse Mortgages The Cinderella of the Baby Boomer Retirement The Misconception of Leaving a Financial InheritanceAs Christians we often forget that the most important [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 29, 2024
Back To School Shopping Tips
If you have school-age children you know that we ve entered one of the year's busiest shopping seasons It s true families are gearing up to send kids back to school which means a lot of spending So how can you make the most of yours without going into debt As summer winds down retailers gear up for their own version of Christmas back-to-school shopping season A recent survey by NerdWallet reveals that parents of K- and college students plan to spend an average of on school supplies and clothing this year Unfortunately this can lead to financial strain with [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 26, 2024
Hoarding: Fear, Envy or Greed?
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 25, 2024
The Importance of Financial Margin
Margin is one of those important things in life that we often take for granted and that can lead to trouble Margin basically means something extra A little extra time or even distance from the car in front of you It s critical especially with your finances I ll talk about financial margin today Applying Margin to Personal FinancesWhen you think of margin you might associate it with the business term profit margin This concept is crucial in business as it determines a company's profit after all expenses Every step of bringing a product to market involves multiple entities manufacturers [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 24, 2024
God’s Economy vs. Man’s Economy with Sharon Epps
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 23, 2024
Set Your Finish Line with Dr. Kelly Rush
It s human nature to be concerned about having enough but would you know it when you get there It s a question we don t ask ourselves enough how much is enough We have a great story in the Bible that gives us a clue and Dr Kelly Rush joins us today to talk about it Dr Kelly Rush is a Professor of Finance Department Chair and Financial Planning Program Coordinator at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio Understanding Lifestyle CreepIf you re unfamiliar with the concept of lifestyle creep it s where individuals tend to spend more on [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 22, 2024
Giving Appreciated Stocks
Stock markets have seen record highs in the past couple of months Is it a good time to take profits Well it certainly can be a good time to take profits if you ve seen your investments go through the roof recently And today I want to tell you about a way to realize those gains for God s Kingdom Why Donate Appreciated Stocks With recent historic highs in the markets now is an excellent time to consider donating appreciated stocks to your church or other ministries Donating stock instead of cash can significantly benefit both the donor and recipient [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 19, 2024
Giving To Children and Grandchildren with Ron Blue
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous - Proverbs That verse seems pretty straightforward but it leaves several questions unanswered What should we leave to our kids how much and when Ron Blue joins us today with the answers Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance including Splitting Heirs Giving Your Money and Things to Your Children Without Ruining Their Lives When To Leave Money to Your Kids and When Not ToMany people wonder if Proverbs means [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 18, 2024
Talking Inheritance
The Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom As Baby Boomers age it s estimated they ll leave a tidal wave of wealth to their heirs perhaps as much as trillion by But is the next generation ready for that wealth The Biblical Perspective on Inheritance Anne Bradstreet s wisdom likely stemmed from Ecclesiastes - highlighting wisdom's value alongside an inheritance This biblical perspective underscores the importance of preparing heirs with wealth and the wisdom to manage it Current State of Wealth Transfer PreparednessResearch indicates that while Boomers are poised [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 17, 2024
Does Your Budget Reflect Your Priorities? with Brian Holtz
Therefore do not be foolish but understand what the Lord s will is - Ephesians That verse is a good reminder that to follow God's will we must first know it for all areas of our lives including finances Brian Holtz joins us today with a question Does your budget reflect God s priorities or yours Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children Ownership vs Stewardship One of the fundamental concepts of Christian finances is the distinction between ownership and stewardship Psalm reminds us [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 16, 2024
What People Think About Inflation with Mark Biller
Everyone knows what inflation means right You d be surprised by how fuzzy some people think about inflation Is inflation a rise in prices or simply high prices Or does it mean something else entirely The results of a recent poll may surprise you but we ve got Mark Biller with us today to explain it Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing an underwriter of Faith Finance What is Inflation A Common MisunderstandingA recent survey revealed a significant misunderstanding among the general public about what inflation actually means While of respondents expressed concern [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 15, 2024
Back To School Smarts with Crystal Paine
Well it s hard to believe but soon the kids will be heading back to school Are you ready to start the new school year on the right foot Could you use a few tips Well you re in for a treat Crystal Paine joins us today with some great advice to make your back-to-school experience easier Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom com and the author of The Time-Saving Mom How to Juggle a Lot Enjoy Your Life and Accomplish What Matters Most Budgeting for Back-to-School EssentialsAs the new school year approaches parents are reminded of the inevitable [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 12, 2024
Don’t Carry Debt Into Retirement
Paying off debt is always a good thing but paying it off before retirement is one of the best financial moves you ll ever make It s a disturbing trend more people than ever are retiring with debt That reduces their lifestyle choices and increases the likelihood they ll have to return to work at some point Today we ll talk about carrying debt into retirement and how you can avoid it Preparing for a Debt-Free Retirement A Practical GuideAccording to the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances of people aged to are in debt up from years ago This [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 11, 2024
State of the Housing Market
Is it the best of times or the worst of times Well it all depends on if you re trying to buy or sell a house It really is a matter of perspective Home values remain sky-high and are likely to continue rising in the foreseeable future How you view that depends on which side of the transaction you re on Navigating the Current Housing Market Tips for First-Time Home BuyersIt may be the worst of times if you're a first-time home buyer Home values have never been higher thanks to the continued high cost of building materials inflation and [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 10, 2024
The Economics of Genesis with Jerry Bowyer
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth The earth was without form and void and darkness was over the face of the deep - Genesis - I m sure you re more than familiar with those first lines of the Bible but are you aware of the economic implications of the creation story Jerry Bowyer fills us in today Jerry Bowyer is the President of Bowyer Research and our Resident Economist here at Faith Finance He is the author of The Maker Versus the Takers What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics You can also [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 09, 2024
Social Security FAQ with Eddie Holland
You have to be at least to collect Social Security maybe because it takes that long to understand the program Do you have questions about Social Security Of course you do Who doesn t Well you don t want to miss today s program Eddie Holland is back to answer more of your questions about Social Security Eddie Holland is a Senior Private Wealth Advisor and partner of Blue Trust in Greenville South Carolina He s also a CPA a Certified Financial Planner CFP and a Certified Kingdom Advisor CKA Can You Claim Benefits Early and Switch Later You can [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 08, 2024
Put Your Principles Where Your Money Is
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 05, 2024
Invest in Beautiful with Jason Myhre
Beauty matters to painters musicians and photographers but what does it have to do with investing The creation account suggests that beauty is also at the core of faithful stewardship and investing Today we ll discuss Investing in Beautiful with Jason Myhre of the Eventide Center for Faith Investing Jason Myhre is the Executive Director of the Eventide Center for Faith Investing an educational initiative of Eventide Asset Management and an underwriter of Faith Finance The Experience of BeautyWe all encounter beauty in various forms an orchestral performance a mountain hike a beach stroll or even a bouquet of flowers [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 04, 2024
The Road To Financial Freedom
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 03, 2024
Giving While You’re Living with Ron Blue
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 02, 2024
Set Free From Anxiety
Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U S today You might assume that we have a major anxiety problem just by the number of commercials you see for new medicines to treat these disorders but is anxiety really a new thing The Reality Of AnxietyModern medicine recognizes anxiety in many forms generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder social anxiety and various phobias Data shows nearly a third of all U S adults will experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime The cost of treating anxiety disorders in the U S runs into [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 01, 2024
Living Wisely in Either Prosperity or Adversity
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 28, 2024
Family Inspires Hope with Dr. Albert Reyes
Since the beginning of time God s design for humanity has always been to be a giant family spread throughout the earth So what happened Because of the power of sin in our world families are broken children become orphans and many feel alone and isolated as if they don t belong Dr Albert Reyes with Buckner International joins us today to share a hopeful message about God s design for his family Dr Albert Reyes is the author of Never Alone The Power of Family to Inspire Hope and Hope Now Peace Healing and Justice When the Kingdom Comes [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 27, 2024
Timeshare Tribulation
What s harder to get rid of than termites and hurts more than a toothache A certain group of people will tell you it s a timeshare It seemed like a good idea at the time but now it s just another budget buster Today we re diving deeper into this topic Unfortunately none of the options are particularly great but let s explore them Why Are Timeshares Hard to Sell First it s important to understand why timeshares are so difficult to sell Ideally you d sell your timeshare and recoup your investment However this rarely happens If anyone [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 26, 2024
The Message of the Widow’s Oil with Sharon Epps
The Bible contains many accounts of God providing miraculously for His people but none are more fascinating than the story of the Widow s Oil That passage is found in Kings - it s just seven verses but they re loaded with teaching about God s provision Sharon Epps joins us today to unpack the story of the Widow s Oil and how we can apply it to our lives today 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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 25, 2024
Does God Care Where We Give? with David Wills
The Bible clearly says that Christians are to give but is it always as clear about where we should give We all have to decide where we will give from our limited resources So a good question to ask is Does God care where we give I ll talk about that today with David Wills David Wills is President of The National Christian Foundation NCF He is also the co-author of Investing in God s Business The How To of Smart Christian Giving and numerous articles and lectures nationwide A New Perspective on GivingA recent article titled Does God Care [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 24, 2024
3 Myths About Wealth That Christians Believe with Rachel Mcdonough
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 [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 21, 2024
FaithFi: The Mission
If you hear us on the radio visit our website and use our FaithFi app then you have an idea of what we rsquo re all about here at FaithFi nbsp But what are our mission and goals for the future Join us for today's Faith amp Finance Live when host Rob West will welcome Chad Clark to share why FaithFi exists and what we are striving to accomplish in the future Then Rob will answer some calls about various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 21, 2024
FaithFi: The Mission with Chad Clark
You ve probably heard the saying If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time But do you know who coined it Christian author and speaker Zig Ziglar is credited with that famous quote It urges us to set goals and stay on mission What are our goals and what s our mission here at FaithFi Chad Clark fills you in today and invites you to be a part of it all Chad Clark is the Executive Director of FaithFi Faith Finance Integrating Faith and Finances for God s GloryAt FaithFi our mission is clear we aim to equip [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 20, 2024
Avoiding The Most Common Retirement-Planning Mistakes with Mark Biller
It s said that we learn from mistakes not success but do you want to experience that with your retirement savings No question saving and investing for retirement is something you want to get right the first time Mark Biller joins us today to help you avoid some of the most common retirement planning mistakes Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing an underwriter of Faith Finance Underestimating the Impact of InflationOne of the most common retirement-planning mistakes is underestimating the impact of inflation Many fail to grasp the destructive power of inflation s [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 19, 2024
Financial Discipleship for Families With Brian Holtz
Train up a child in the way he should go even when he is old he will not depart from it Proverbs Teaching our children how to manage God s money is vital to raising them But how can parents do this well Brian Holtz will share some great insights today Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children MVP Parenting Building Financial Wisdom in the Next GenerationIntroducing MVP Parenting a concept foundational for nurturing financial wisdom and spiritual growth in our children Howard Dayton [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
June 18, 2024
Managing Assets After a Disability with Valerie Hogan
By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches - Proverbs - Faithful stewardship requires us to make wise financial decisions manage and grow assets and protect our families from hardship Are you ready if you re suddenly disabled or incapacitated Valerie Hogan joins us with a checklist to prepare you for it Valerie Hogan is an attorney a Certified Financial Planner CFP a member of Kingdom Advisors as well as the co-author of Wise Women Managing Money Expert Advice on Debt Wealth Budgeting and [... more]
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