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Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 06, 2026

Giving Circles: The Collaborative Power of Shared Generosity with Lacie Stevens

Generosity is often something we practice on our own We identify a need support a ministry or give to a cause we care about But what happens when we invite others to join us Giving circles offer a way to make generosity more collaborative relational and joyful When believers come together with a shared purpose their collective giving can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of those receiving support but also in the hearts of those giving Lacie Stevens Senior Partner at Generous Giving has seen this firsthand After spending more than two decades as a financial [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 03, 2026

Navigating the Storms of Life with Howard Dayton

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 30, 2026

How Do I Prepare the Next Steward? with David Wills

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 30, 2026

Simple Strategies to Build Financial Peace for Your Family

With rising prices and an uncertain economy often in the news it's easy for families to feel stressed about money In fact after surveying nearly women Crystal Paine discovered that nearly all of them admitted to having some level of fear about their money or financial future Crystal is no stranger to this stress Early in her marriage to Jesse they struggled to pay the bills after job opportunities fell through leaving them scrabbling to provide for themselves and their two young kids Through careful money habits and decisions they moved from scraping by to thriving establishing foundational habits that [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 29, 2026

NC Supreme Court Race; $650M Stadium Review; State Health Plan Funding

North Carolina's Supreme Court race between Democratic Justice Anita Earls and Republican challenger Sarah Stevens could have major implications for control of the state's highest court in Republicans currently hold a - majority with three additional seats up for election in two years Meanwhile State Auditor Dave Boliek has released the first oversight report examining Charlotte's million public investment in renovations to Bank of America Stadium raising questions about taxpayer spending and financial accountability Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the North Carolina State Health Plan Board's decision to approve a million funding adjustment to prevent [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 29, 2026

My Mom Told Me Not to Come Home Until I Had a Job

On this episode of Our American Stories at Russ Jones planned to spend his summer sleeping in His mother had other ideas One morning in she pulled off the covers and told him she did not want to see him again until he had found a job After spending the day applying all over Kansas City Russ finally walked into the Carriage Club and landed a job as a busboy Russ reflects on the first job that helped shape the way he has approached work ever since Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 29, 2026

Faith-Based Investing: Separating Fact from Fiction with Mark Regier

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 28, 2026

Why Better Things Don't Always Make Things Better, Part 2

Money Is it wrong to have lots of money Or perhaps put another way is it better or more spiritual to be poor How does God really feel about money wealth and possessions Chip explores what the Bible has to say about financial success spending and saving ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

October 28, 2026

Dealing with Grief You Can't Outrun: Levi and Jennie Lusko

The photo The place The date on the calendar Grief has a way of turning ordinary things into places you'd rather not go So how do you deal with grief without spending your life dodging the roar Pastor and author Levi Lusko and his wife Jennie join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to talk about facing what hurts and why sometimes the way forward runs straight toward it Show Notes and Resources Through the Eyes of a Lion Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us on all social [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 27, 2026

Finances When You're a Widow with Rachel Faulkner Brown

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 26, 2026

Why God Has So Much to Say About Money with Randy Alcorn

Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master It touches nearly every part of our lives influencing our decisions shaping our priorities and often revealing what matters most to us But have you ever wondered why the Bible has so much to say about it According to bestselling author Randy Alcorn Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries the answer has less to do with money itself and more to do with what money reveals about our hearts On today's show Randy joined us to share insights from his forthcoming -day devotional with FaithFi exploring why God's wisdom [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 20, 2026

Quoting and Floating Psalm 8 with Nancy Epperson

How deeply is God's Word rooted in your heart Are you spending time in Scripture and allowing it to shape your thoughts words and daily walk with Jesus In this meaningful episode Nancy Epperson shares a heartfelt recitation of Psalm a beautiful psalm of worship that celebrates the majesty of God the wonder of His creation and His incredible love and care for humanity Nancy also explains why memorizing and meditating on Scripture is so important for every believer Drawing from Philippians she reminds us to focus our minds on what is true honest just pure lovely and praiseworthy As [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 14, 2026

Freedom from Borrowing

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]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 13, 2026

Start Your Spiritual Engine

On this episode of Truth Talk Live discover how daily prayer Bible study and spending quiet time with God can transform your heart strengthen your faith and change your life Host Robby Dilmore and his guests welcome Mike Dillon of Richard Childress Racing to share his powerful testimony of how the book The First Hour for Men inspired him to deepen his relationship with God Through daily prayer Scripture reading and fellowship with other Christian men Mike discovered the life-changing power of putting God first [... more]

If Not For God

Mike Zwick

October 13, 2026

From Brokenness to Blessing: How God Uses Faith, Business, and Second Chances | Troy Bone

What happens when you put your faith in God take a leap of faith and trust Him to guide your future On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick Mike sits down with entrepreneur restaurateur and fellow Christian Troy Bone to discuss faith overcoming life's challenges and discovering how God can use ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference Troy shares his journey from serving in the United States Air Force to spending more than years in the restaurant industry before taking the risk of opening his own restaurants in East Tennessee He discusses the challenges of [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 12, 2026

How to Save for Major Purchases

One of the simplest ways to avoid credit card debt is to save up for major purchases before you make them When you plan ahead for expenses you know are coming you can pay with money you already have instead of borrowing from tomorrow's income This simple approach can reduce financial stress provide greater flexibility and help you practice faithful stewardship The key is preparing for tomorrow's expenses with today's resources Saving for the Expected Not Just the UnexpectedYou may be thinking Isn't that what my emergency fund is for Not exactly Your emergency fund is designed to cover unexpected [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 09, 2026

3 Questions To Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund

Having an emergency fund is an important part of wise financial stewardship But building one is only half the battle You also need to know when to use it It can be tempting to dip into emergency savings whenever an unexpected expense or even an especially appealing purchase comes along But if we use those funds too freely the money may not be there when a genuine emergency arrives Proverbs offers a helpful reminder Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling but a foolish man devours it The principle is simple wisdom prepares rather than consuming everything [... 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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 05, 2026

Should AI Help Manage Your Money?

Artificial intelligence can help you build a budget explain an investment or compare financial options in seconds But how much should you trust it with your money AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life including the way we manage our finances And like any tool it can be used wisely or unwisely For Christians the better question isn't simply Should I use AI but How can I use this tool wisely and faithfully A Helpful Tool But Not a Source of WisdomWhen new technology arrives we can be tempted toward one of two extremes We either embrace it without [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 30, 2026

Faith, Investing, and the Legacy We Leave with Harry Pearson

Christians often think about stewardship in terms of giving saving and spending But if God owns everything He has entrusted to us stewardship also raises another question What about the companies we own through our investments Harry Pearson Founder and CEO of OneAscent says that question became increasingly important in his own journey of faith and finance OneAscent is a family of companies that equips advisors and investors with faith-aligned solutions for planning investing and giving For Pearson connecting biblical convictions with investing began with a broader realization Faith should shape every part of our financial lives Connecting Faith With [... more]