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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 23, 2026

Every day we make decisions about money but not every decision is made with intention When it comes to generosity many of us wrestle with the same questions Where should we give How much should we give And does our giving really make a difference With so many worthy causes competing for our attention generosity can easily become reactive rather than intentional Yet Scripture invites us to see giving as something much greater than another financial habit Intentional generosity is an act of discipleship that connects our resources to God's work in the world Generosity Is Part of God's Purpose [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 22, 2026

Turning Good Intentions Into Generosity with Kendra VanderMeulen

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

Where Have You Placed Your Security?

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 19, 2026

Choosing Contentment

If there's one word that defines our culture it's more More upgrades More comfort More square footage More of whatever promises to make life a little better Yet despite having more than previous generations could have imagined many of us feel less satisfied than ever Why Because contentment doesn't come from acquiring what's next It's cultivated in the heart right where we are And Scripture reminds us that contentment isn't something we stumble upon It's something we can learn Why More Is Never EnoughWe're all tempted to believe that the next purchase promotion milestone or change in circumstances will finally [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 17, 2026

How Do Social Security Spouse Benefits Work

In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning Social Security spousal benefits While many people focus only on maximizing their own benefit Hans explains why the smartest strategy often comes from looking at Social Security as a household decision rather than an individual one Through practical real-life examples you'll discover how spouses surviving spouses and even divorced individuals may qualify for benefits they never realized were available Hans illustrates how proper timing and claiming strategies can significantly increase lifetime income helping couples create [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 15, 2026

Biblical Wisdom for Better Investing: Managing Emotions and Risk with Mark Biller

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... 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 07, 2026

What Ecclesiastes Teaches Us About Life and Money

What book of the Bible reminds us that life is short and wisdom means making the most of the time God has given us Ecclesiastes This remarkable book refuses to let us avoid one of life's most uncomfortable realities our time here is brief Life under the sun is fleeting our accomplishments will not last forever and eventually every one of us will leave behind everything we have accumulated But Ecclesiastes does not confront us with mortality simply to make us somber It reminds us that life is short so we will learn to receive it as a gift And [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

October 06, 2026

America Officially Has An Islamist Pilot Problem...

A United Airlines pilot who described the October th attack as resistance by a brave people and said it was not unprovoked is STILL flying passengers for the airline Tucker Carlson says he wishes Hitler had won World War II The Embassy of Poland sends a letter to Tucker Carlson over his remarks about WWII Dana breaks down why these French political riots are happening and explains how unmitigated illegal migration has contributed to them A new poll reveals U S baby boomers overwhelmingly support higher taxes on younger workers to maintain their current Social Security benefits Plus more commentary [... more]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

October 05, 2026

Making the Most of Your Prayer Life - Part 1

Sow into your prayer life and reap the benefits the Lord has for you Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... 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]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

September 25, 2026

Praying for Your Marriage is Essential (Part 2 of 2)

Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages She explains how you are responsible for your own faith how to pray with different personalities praying through conflict over finances and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty This is a discussion you won't want to miss Receive a copy of Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage and an audio download of Praying for Your Marriage is Essential for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

September 24, 2026

Praying for Your Marriage is Essential (Part 1 of 2)

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 23, 2026

More Than Shoes: Hope for Children and Families with Shawn Spurrier

Sometimes the simplest gifts can carry the deepest meaning For one mother in Mexico named Alma watching her children receive new shoes brought tears to her eyes She had grown up without something so basic but now her children were having a different experience Her story is one of many that Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls a ministry of Buckner International serving vulnerable children and families in the United States and around the world has witnessed Shawn joined the show today to explain why something as ordinary as a new pair of shoes can have an [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

September 23, 2026

Healing Wounded Hearts After Adoption (Part 2 of 2)

Jodi Jackson Tucker Lisa C Qualls and Betsy Kylstra share their stories as an adoptive mother adopted child and birth parent to equip those affected by adoption to experience healing from the wounds caused by broken families Hear about God's redemptive and transformative work through adoption Receive a copy of Healing for Every Heart in Adoption and an audio download of Healing Wounded Hearts After Adoption for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

September 22, 2026

Healing Wounded Hearts After Adoption (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

September 21, 2026

Parenting Your Child’s Heart, Not Just Behavior

The goal of parenting isn't perfect behavior it's shaping your child's heart Juan and Jeanine Sanchez offer some tools to equip you to raise your children in the truth of God's Word and to apply biblical principles in ways that are practical grace-filled and real Parenting is a battle for the heart and none of us can fight it alone Receive a copy of Reaching Your Child's Heart and an audio download of Parenting Your Child's Heart Not Just Behavior for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

September 19, 2026

What is IRC 7702B Tax Qualified Long-Term Care Insurance?

In this episode of Finishing Well Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of long-term care planning tax-qualified long-term care insurance under IRS Code B While the topic may sound technical the conversation reveals how these IRS guidelines were actually designed to protect families by ensuring long-term care benefits can be received tax-free when they're needed most Hans explains the simple but critical qualifications for filing a long-term care claim walks through the six Activities of Daily Living and shares practical insights from helping his own mother navigate Alzheimer's care The discussion also explores [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

September 18, 2026

Bringing God’s Peace to a Chaotic World

In this uplifting message J John uses the story of Lazarus to encourage us to remove any barriers between ourselves and God and to respond to His call in our lives He explains how to overcome our inhibitions and be bold in sharing the gospel with others Receive a copy of Jesus Christ - The Truth and an audio download of Bringing God's Peace to a Chaotic World for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

September 18, 2026

When is the Best Time to Start Social Security?

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Spoiler Alert There's no single best age to claim Social Security because the right answer depends on far more than the size of the monthly check In this episode John and Jake explain why Social Security should be viewed as one piece of a larger retirement plan with other key factors all influencing the decision They also unpack several common misconceptions that can push people toward claiming too early or waiting too long Here's what we discuss in this episode Claiming Age Why there [... more]