A budget is a plan for managing what God has entrusted to you, not a burden or source of shame. It's a tool for faithfulness, helping you live with biblical wisdom and generosity, and revealing patterns in your spending. Best practices include starting with giving, knowing your true income, giving every dollar a job, planning for irregular expenses, building margin, and reviewing and adjusting your budget regularly. [... more]

Summer break can be a challenging time for families, but intentional planning can help make the most of every day. By prioritizing work, play, and rest, families can create lasting memories and shape their children's character. Meanwhile, individuals can navigate financial decisions with a biblical perspective, considering values-based investing and retirement planning to ensure a wise and faithful stewardship of their resources. [... more]

When encountering someone on the street who is homeless, it's essential to consider the biblical foundation of caring for the poor and the importance of showing love and compassion without enabling sinful behavior. Dr. David W. Jones, a senior professor of Christian ethics, discusses the ethics of giving to homeless people and how to show compassion without causing harm, highlighting the need to consider the root causes of poverty and the importance of long-term involvement in addressing it. [... more]

Cody Hobelman shares his personal journey of moving from accumulation to impact, setting a financial finish line, and experiencing transformation in his life and finances. He discusses how this shift in perspective has allowed him to live with greater purpose, clarity, and generosity, and how others can start their own journey by defining what is enough and taking the first step towards setting a financial finish line. [... more]

Setting a financial finish line is a biblical principle that helps individuals prioritize generosity and manage resources effectively. It involves determining how much is enough for one's lifestyle, wealth transfer, and conservative margin. By setting a finish line, individuals can gain freedom, contentment, and peace in their financial decisions, and ultimately, live a life of worship and service to God. [... more]

God's Word offers profound and transformative perspectives on managing money, changing how we see it. Sharon Epps joins Rob West to discuss powerful biblical principles for financial decisions, including the power of trust, focus, priorities, planning, and decision-making. [... more]

The Bible teaches that men and women have distinct roles in marriage, with men as the head and women as the helper. This order is not based on superiority, but rather on the design of God. The fall of man in the Garden of Eden introduced distortions in relationships, leading to a desire for control and manipulation. However, the gospel restores relationships to their original design, where men lead and women submit, and both are equal in essence but different in function. [... more]

Jesus brings a new life of freedom, joy, and celebration, incompatible with the old Judaism of the Pharisees. The kingdom of God is a place of celebration, not ritualism or legalism, and requires a new life, new wine, and fresh wineskins to contain its righteousness. [... more]

Recognizing God's ownership of everything is crucial in creating a budget that aligns with biblical principles. By understanding God's role as an active owner, individuals can approach budgeting with a sense of stewardship and responsibility, rather than viewing it as a restrictive or burdensome task. [... more]

Mark Metcalf shares his life story, from his early days as a hippie trying to avoid the Vietnam War draft to his successful acting career, including his iconic role as Niedermeyer in Animal House. He recounts his experiences with John Belushi, John Landis, and other notable figures in the film industry, offering a unique perspective on the making of a classic comedy. [... more]

The tithe, a long-standing practice in Christian stewardship, is often misunderstood and tied to guilt or division. John Cortinez, Director of Grantmaking at the McClellan Foundation, takes a fresh look at the ancient practice, examining the Old and New Testament references to the tithe and identifying five key principles that can inform giving today. He emphasizes the importance of giving to Christ as priest and king, giving faithfully to the local church, celebrating God's goodness, caring for the poor, and recognizing 10% as an ancient benchmark. [... more]

A Christian woman shares her journey of discovering God's plan for her life, including her identity, purpose, and roles as a wife, mother, and woman of God. She discusses the impact of feminism and purity culture on her life and the lives of other women, and explores the importance of softness, responsiveness, and femininity in a woman's relationship with God and others. [... more]

Living as a faithful steward involves balancing the principles of saving and giving, which can feel like a paradox. Dr. Shane Enet shares how to navigate this tension by using metaphors to co-create a solution that's not a rule, but a both-and approach. He also discusses the importance of letting money flow towards others, revitalizing both ourselves and others, and the role of generosity in living out our faith. [... more]

Setting a financial finish line can help individuals prioritize generosity and manage resources effectively. It's a biblical principle that involves recognizing God as the ultimate treasure and stewarding resources wisely. By setting a finish line, individuals can gain freedom, contentment, and peace in their financial lives, and ultimately, draw closer to God. [... more]

A conversation about the importance of softness in marriage, where wives approach their husbands with humility and a willingness to learn, rather than accusation or control. The discussion highlights the need for spiritual growth, effective communication, and mutual encouragement in relationships, and how vulnerability can lead to deeper intimacy and understanding. [... more]

Sharon Epps shares five financial lessons learned from riding the tram in the Netherlands, including planning in advance, making decisions based on principles, avoiding decision-making traps, seeking godly counsel, and knowing what you have. Rob West provides guidance on investing for college education, rolling over thrift savings plans to IRAs, and navigating CD interest tax implications. [... more]

Creating a budget is about prioritizing spending and making good financial decisions, not just cutting expenses. A budget is a decision-making tool that can help individuals make wise and faithful financial choices, regardless of their income level. FaithFi's app offers a convenient way to manage finances, with features such as digital envelopes, community forums, and virtual workshops. By using the app and making informed financial decisions, individuals can achieve their financial goals and live out their faith. [... more]

Colonel Oliver North shares his personal journey as a caregiver for his wife Betsy, who suffers from degenerative corticobasal syndrome, and how his faith has sustained him through the challenges of caregiving. He discusses the importance of trust in Christ and the need for caregivers to find peace and contentment in their situation. [... more]

Caregivers face unique challenges that require flexibility and a strong spiritual life. They must navigate unexpected situations and adapt to changing circumstances, often putting their own needs last. Peter Rosenberg shares his personal experiences as a caregiver and emphasizes the importance of trusting God in the midst of uncertainty, even when faced with difficult decisions or unexpected setbacks. [... more]

Compassion is often defined as sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others, but what is the antithesis of compassion? Some people view Christians as rigid or haters, while others see it as indifference or cold-heartedness, a lack of caring or feeling for others. [... more]