You ve probably heard it said that anything worth doing is worth doing well Today we ll find out why working hard at something can pay big dividends spiritually and financially The Secret to Success Discipline in Every Area of LifeWhat does it take to succeed If you ask any successful person they ll likely tell you that success doesn t happen by accident it requires hard work preparation and the ability to learn from failure As former U S Secretary of State General Colin Powell once said There is no secret to success It is the result of preparation [... more]

You ve saved up your downpayment and found the perfect house to buy But have you considered closing costs They re really the first big expense you ll have with home ownership Which can you negotiate and which are set in stone The Hidden Costs of Homebuying What You Need to Know About Closing CostsBuying a home is an exciting milestone but amidst the thrill of owning your first house it s easy to overlook the long list of closing costs that come with it Many people think that because these costs are often rolled into the mortgage they don [... more]

The creator of Telegram one of the world's most popular and uncensored communications platforms just got arrested by France on a flimsy pretext Mike Benz of the Foundation for Freedom Online joins to discuss the globalist elite's push for major censorship expansions and whether Elon Musk himself might be at risk Plus Charlie talks about Gen X as the group that might save America and talks to Batya Ungar-Sargon about how RFK increases Trump's appeal to dissident members of the American left Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

If you ve ever found yourself driving in heavy rain you know how stressful it can be Visibility drops roads become slick and the risk of accidents increases In the latest episode of the C C Auto Show hosts Aaron Clements and Jamie Bridges delve into the intricacies of driving in such conditions offering valuable advice and answering listener questions [... more]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

If you're on a fixed income it's vitally important to stretch every dollar But that's becoming increasingly difficult considering huge increases in necessary expenses In this video Peter Richon with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down a few savvy strategies to save money on these expenses -Property Taxes -Home and Car Insurance -Groceries In retirement it's crucial to strike a balance between preserving capital and generating sufficient returns to combat inflation This is where working with a financial advisor can really help If you'd like to speak with Peter please call - or visit www RichonPlanning com WealthManagement Retirement [... more]

We'd like to think that our actions are always pleasing to God and certainly don't offend Him but we also know that isn't always true Christians are called to do good works so the world will see them and God will be glorified So it shouldn't surprise us that God takes stinginess and generosity personally Randy Alcorn joins us today to discuss this Randy Alcorn is a New York Times bestselling author of over books on Christian Living and the Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries His ministry focuses on helping others use their time money possessions and opportunities [... more]

We tend to think that wealthy individuals always make the right financial decisions but is that always the case The truth is that people with a high net worth can sometimes make financial mistakes just as easily as the rest of us and perhaps with even worse consequences Cole Pearson shares five of them today Cole Pearson is the President of Investment Solutions at OneAscent a family of companies seeking to help people align their investments with their Christian values OneAscent is also an underwriter of Faith Finance Five Mistakes That The Wealthy Make With Their InvestmentsEven wealthy or high-net-worth [... more]

Jontay Porter banned from the NBA for life for gambling on games l Karen Guregian MassLive com Patriots columnist l Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft beef reportedly increases [... more]

Rep Thomas Massie says he supports a motion to vacate Speaker Johnson's seat Dana breaks down this past weekend episode of SNL with Ryan Gosling and Chris Stapleton and how this got her thinking about another conspiracy theory The White House says they will not support a stand-alone bill for Israel aid NPR suspended a long-time editor after he criticized the company for being too Progressive no surprise if you followed their CEO's Twitter timeline Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist joins us on the massive tax increases coming your way in a second Biden term Anti-Israel protesters invade [... more]

If Republicans can take away Omaha's electoral vote it radically increases Donald Trump's ability to win next fall So why is it proving so hard to get Nebraska's law changed Charlie lays out the current situation in what has become America's most important political battle then speaks to Nebraska Sen Loren Lippincott about the way for Nebraska to just get it done Become a member at members charliekirk com Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Nikki Haley signed a pledge to support the Republican nominee But now that it's confirmed she won't be that nominee Haley appears to be walking back her promise Should Trump supporters be worried Or does Trump not need Haley's endorsement to win next fall Kurt Schlichter speculates and then Rich Baris joins to assess polls that are so good for Trump that they don't quite seem believable Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

INFLATION FELL There's something you need to understand about the inflation numbers you hear in the news such as Inflation fell to last month on an annualized basis Some folks think that means prices went down but it really only means that the rate of price increases has gone down INFLATION'S PERMANENT PRICE INCREASES A decrease in inflation rate means slower price increase not price reduction Even if inflation drops to zero the high prices from past inflation remain WAGE GROWTH NOT KEEPING UP WITH INFLATION A significant portion of workers report their wages haven't kept up with inflation leading [... more]

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If you've made a resolution to manage your money better this year how can you be sure to keep it for the long haul Today we'll help you avoid the pitfalls of resolution failure No matter when you make them resolutions are hard to keep The most common excuses for giving up on our resolutions are lack of willpower forgetfulness and plain old laziness Break old habits and develop new good habits Make a clear plan Financial resolutions are almost guaranteed to fail if you don't set up a budget Have accountability Don't go it alone Don't do it all [... more]

Mark Biller is executive editor at Sound Mind Investing WHAT'S THE CURRENT STATE OF BOND INVESTING AND HOW HAVE RECENT EVENTS IMPACTED IT Bond investing has been challenging lately especially after a long period of historically low interest rates Recently there's been a significant shift with the -year treasury bond yield rising from under in to over This has led to losses in long-term bond funds comparable to the worst stock market declines showing it's a tough time for bond investors There's been a drastic shift in the bond market with major losses in long-term bond funds The rise in [... more]

The IRS recently announced that we'll be able to sock away a lot more money for retirement starting in These increases are in line with an increased cost of living In this video Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy break down those changes and Peter explains how to prioritize your retirement savings If you'd like to talk through how to prioritize saving for your retirement or if you'd like to find out if you're properly tax-diversified please feel free to reach out to Peter by calling - or by visiting www RichonPlanning com Retirement k TaxStrategies TaxFree TaxDeferred [... more]

Dr Selene Parekh Orthopaedic Surgeon on Aaron Rodgers and his injury from Monday night against the Chicago Bears What is the impact of artificial surfaces on these types of injuries What increases the rick of potential injuries Are all Achilles tear the same Is there an upper lower more severe type of tear Dr Parekh makes an assumption on what could be wrong with Aaron Rodgers How much of his earlier calf strain could rsquo ve contributed to this newer injury Is this something that would rsquo ve likely happen Does Aaron Rodger rsquo s age impact how quickly he [... more]

James and Come now you who say 'We will go into such and such a town and trade and make a profit' yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring A lot of folks are feeling uneasy about the future How many more interest rate hikes can the economy take before sliding into recession And what about the rollercoaster stock market Well if you don't know what the future holds it just means you should prepare and set certain priorities for managing your money We'll share some of them now Not all will apply to you but there's probably [... more]

Is it possible could we see a sports wagering bill in the state legislature -The scuttle is that the bill will resemble that which failed a year ago -Will it allow for gambling on college sports -Some of the opposition to this is that it doesn't create enough revenue for the state to be worth the added trouble -The Carolina Hurricanes want to build a sportsbook INSIDE PNC Arena There are many NHL teams that have in-arena facilities They are revenue streams that are not shared throughout the league so this speaks directly to the potential business AND possible inequities [... more]

ldquo I just don rsquo t think I can do this anymore rdquo my friend said through her tears as she discussed the overwhelming sense of hopelessness she faced as a nurse in a global health crisis ldquo I know that God has called me to nursing but I rsquo m overwhelmed and emotionally drained rdquo she confessed Seeing that a cloud of exhaustion had come over her I responded ldquo I know you feel helpless right now but ask God to give you the direction you rsquo re seeking and the strength to persevere rdquo At that moment she [... more]

The SECURE Act was pushed through Congress late last year and even though you won t see too many exciting headlines about the legislation there are actually some great planning opportunities inside We spent a little time talking about the RMD age change that will impact people in or near retirement in our last episode Now we want to highlight a few more positive changes that you need to know about including catch-up contribution increases a to Roth option and a benefit for people for some people still paying off student loans Here s some of what you ll learn [... more]

How to Deal with Trials and Temptations Sunday Message Greg Laurie gives us guidance on overcoming trials that come our way from James Pastor Greg Laurie begins a new series in the book of James called Walk this Way with a message titled How to Deal With Trials and Temptations We all go through unique trials and temptations In fact it is a good sign that you are walking in the right direction It is through the toughest trials and temptations that we learn the most and can become healthier better followers of Jesus Christ Listen in for good encouragement [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Matt discusses Muslim activity in countries as the Muslim population increases -- - What are some good questions to start an evangelistic conversation--- - Who was Christ sent for--- - Why isn't the Apocrypha scripture--- - An atheist called in to discuss the Trinity and how God could send him to hell for not understanding something so complicated -- - Is baptism required for salvation [... more]

GUEST CAL BEISNER President The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of CreationNo doubt you have noticed that the price of nearly everything has increased According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Over the months ended June the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased percent the largest -month increase since the -month period ending November For example food for the home increased Motor fuel increased Electricity rose Natural gas increased New vehicles rose Ask ten people why prices have increased so much and you'll likely hear explanations like price gouging or Putin's war in Ukraine or Covid or supply [... more]

Once known as the World rsquo s Strongest Man American weightlifter Paul Anderson set a world record in the Olympics in Melbourne Australia despite a severe inner-ear infection and a -degree fever Falling behind frontrunners his only chance for a gold medal was to set a new Olympic record in his last event His first two attempts failed badly So the burly athlete did what even the weakest among us can do He called on God for extra strength letting go of his own As he later said ldquo It wasn rsquo t making a bargain I needed help rdquo [... more]

There's no shortage of expert advice on what the world needs now - opinions abound and division increases The question is What would Jesus have us hear in the midst of the confusion and chaos In this program Chip goes to the book of Matthew for the answer [... more]

Adultery doesn't just happen in a moment It is born from a lustful mind that is allowed to go unchecked over time LINKS Visit our website https www wisdomonline org Make a donation https www wisdomonline org donate Free ebook https www wisdomonline org offer Free issue of our magazine https www wisdomonline org magazine [... more]

Adultery doesn't just happen in a moment It is born from a lustful mind that is allowed to go unchecked over time LINKS Visit our website https www wisdomonline org Make a donation https www wisdomonline org donate Free ebook https www wisdomonline org offer Free issue of our magazine https www wisdomonline org magazine [... more]

Someone once remarked that our sense of sin increases in proportion to our nearness to God In the message quot Sin in a Three-Piece Suit quot Skip shares how deceptive sin is and gives you hope for overcoming it This teaching is from the series White Collar Sins Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

Abigail Dodds author of A Typical Woman says that despite the culture's depiction of women as warriors women's bodies were made to do something very different To understand a woman's role you have to study how a woman is made Men have more body strength than women Women on the other hand are softer and have the capacity to bear children Dodds explains that just because a woman is created differently than a man doesn't make her inferior A woman's fragility like a crystal chandelier only increases her value Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https [... more]

Reflecting on how she forgave Manasseh the man who killed her husband and some of her children in the Rwandan genocide Beata said ldquo My forgiving is based on what Jesus did He took the punishment for every evil act throughout all time His cross is the place we find victory mdash the nbsp only nbsp place rdquo Manasseh had written to Beata from prison more than once begging her mdash and God mdash for forgiveness as he detailed the regular nightmares that plagued him At first she could extend no mercy saying she hated him for killing her family [... more]

Debate about the COVID- pandemic has featured plenty of data involving case numbers deaths and hospitalizations Dig into the details and you learn that the numbers might not be as useful as they first appear They might even portray a misleading picture Jon Sanders John Locke Foundation director of regulatory studies discusses key aspects of his research into key COVID- numbers Americans are paying much more attention to China these days largely because of that country's role in the pandemic Part of the discussion involves American trade with China Scott Lincicome senior fellow in economic studies at the Cato Institute [... more]

There's no shortage of expert advice on what the world needs now - opinions abound and division increases The question is What would Jesus have us hear in the midst of the confusion and chaos In this program Chip goes to the book of Matthew for the answer [... more]

The tax benefits of employer-sponsored K plans are fairly generous for now But that could change as cash-strapped federal and state governments look to increase tax revenue in the future On the next MoneyWise Live hosts Rob West and Steve Moore tell us how to prepare for those changes We rsquo re planning for future tax increases on the next MoneyWise Live at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody Radio [... more]

N C policymakers recently learned that state government ended its last budget year in June with a revenue surplus of nearly million Meanwhile Gov Roy Cooper wants the state to borrow more money as it increases spending in the new budget year and beyond Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow places those facts in the broader context of North Carolina's fiscal picture State Treasurer Dale Folwell has seen pushback from large medical providers as he has proceeded with his Clear Pricing Project for the State Health Plan It serves government workers and retirees Folwell discusses the project and explains [... more]

Gov Roy Cooper promoted his first State of the State speech as an effort to find common ground with the legislature Meanwhile Senate leader Phil Berger's response to Cooper blamed the governor for sabotaging efforts to reach common ground on the high-profile issue of House Bill Rick Henderson Carolina journal editor-in-chief assesses the significance of Cooper's first primetime address as the state's top chief executive Those who want to shift nonviolent - and -year-old criminal offenders from North Carolina's adult court system to the juvenile system are making another push toward that goal this year The Raise the Age campaign [... more]

Dr John H Munro November Matthew - To come before our Heavenly Father in prayer is a vital part of our personal relationship with God Jesus gives His disciples specific instructions on prayer and demonstrates how prayer increases our faith and encourages us to live humbly before God relying on Him for our daily needs [... more]