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]

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]

For several months now The Fed has decided to leave interest rates unchanged For the most part this isn't great news for borrowers but as Peter Richon with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy it may offer some unique opportunities for savers High interest rates offer unique opportunities when investing in high-yield bonds or money market accounts You may also want to consider an annuity which can provide a stable stream of income especially during periods of high-interest rates If you'd like to talk to Peter about turning these high interest rates into opportunities please feel free to give him [... more]

Dr Richard Swenson author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin writes that We must have some room to breathe We need freedom to think and permission to heal Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity Too many people are physically emotionally mentally and financially overloaded these days So we ll look at rest from a biblical perspective today The Concept of MarginIn his writings Dr Richard Swenson introduces the concept of margin essentially it's the space to take a break before you break down Many of us feel there s just not enough time money or energy left [... more]

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 [... more]

Statistics show that many people aren't saving for retirement Others may have far more than enough How do you find the right balance Yes saving too much for retirement is possible although many more folks aren't saving enough What does Scripture tell us about responsible savings Brian Holtz fills us in today Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families Intentionally Raising Faithful Children It's essential to save and invest enough for retirement but it's just as misguided to prioritize that above all others right The Bible gives us [... more]

At the most recent Kingdom Advisors Conference John shared an incredible story about some friends of his and an inheritance decision they made I've got some friends who are a super sharp young couple in their s His Father shared that he was about to give them a vast multi-million-dollar inheritance Amazing But they had been reflecting carefully on money and faith for months They said 'We are so grateful for this but we're already OK And if we got this money we'd start to rely on the shifting sands of this money for our security instead of the firm [... more]

Art Rainer is author of the brand new book Money in the Light of Eternity What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose He's also a frequent contributor here at FaithFi EVERY SPENDING DECISION IS A SPIRITUAL DECISIONArt Rainer emphasizes Jesus' words that where one's treasure is their heart will also be The Bible with over verses on money shows its spiritual significance Managing money well reflects trust in God's promises and provision Trusting God with finances is as crucial as trusting Him with one's soul GOD'S PROMISES God promises to provide and bless those who give demonstrating His commitment [... more]

Aaron Caid joins us again today Aaron's the Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union an underwriter of this program INTEGRATING STEWARDSHIP INTO DAILY LIVING HOW CAN CHRISTIANS PRACTICALLY APPLY THE CONCEPT OF STEWARDSHIP IN THEIR DAILY LIVESRecent research showed that while Christians understand the concept of stewardship they often struggle with practical application in daily life Over of surveyed Christians believe applying stewardship principles positively impacts their lives Many expressed a desire to learn basic stewardship principles and how to use financial blessings in a God-honoring way THE IMPACT OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION CCCU ON MINISTRIES LIKE [... more]

It s been a long time since we ve seen inflation-adjusted interest rates above zero Since the Fed began hiking interest rates investors can once again earn attractive returns on cash But as Peter with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy you may be earning less money than you think after accounting for inflation and taxes Instead of socking your money away in CDs treasuries or Money Market accounts Peter suggests you consider Buffered ETFs which can offer full principal protection Also unlike cash and cash alternatives Buffered ETFs don t generate taxable interest Instead you get much more favorable [... more]

There rsquo s a growing momentum of Christians that want to be good stewards Many of us have recognized that it's not just about being wise with money mdash it rsquo s about our faith influencing our money decisions On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will talk with Chad Clark about a movement of faithful stewards and how you can join in Then Rob will answer your calls and questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Lord will provide It's one of the most repeated promises in the Bible Why then is it often difficult for us to believe that He will On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will remind us of God's faithfulness and talk about finding peace and contentment in uncertain times Then he'll answer some calls on various financial topics See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]