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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]

Hope in the Mourning Ministries

Emily Curtis

October 20, 2026

Is It Wrong to be Angry?

If you have walked through deep grief you have likely experienced seasons of anger anger over suffering someone else caused anger at circumstances you never wanted or perhaps even anger toward God Shepherds in the Valleys pastor Todd Smith joins us to explore a biblical view of anger where it comes from when it becomes sinful how we can respond to it and how God brings healing to hearts wounded by suffering [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 20, 2026

Rethinking Open Enrollment with Lauren Gajdek

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... 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]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 17, 2026

As We Forgive After Hours

In this special After Hours conversation the team continues exploring one of the most challenging and transformative aspects of the Christian life forgiveness Drawing inspiration from Jesus' words forgive us as we forgive the discussion examines what it truly means to extend grace to others and to ourselves Through heartfelt personal testimonies honest conversations about brokenness and memorable scenes from the film Fireproof the hosts share how God's grace has met them in moments of failure addiction regret and restored relationships They reflect on the difficult journey of asking for forgiveness offering it freely and discovering that God's desire is [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 16, 2026

Defined by Christ, Not Wealth

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... 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 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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 13, 2026

The Transformative Potential of Work with April Tam Smith

A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... 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]

The Christian Car Guy

Robby Dilmore

October 10, 2026

Breaking Barriers and Building Better Futures Through Faith and Community

On this episode of Christian Car Guy Radio guest host Bill Mixon welcomes Dion Carter of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Danita of YWCA Holly House for an encouraging conversation about helping people overcome difficult circumstances and build better futures Dion shares how Goodwill partners with Forsyth Tech and other organizations to provide free career training educational support and employment opportunities in fields such as trucking healthcare welding and skilled trades Danita explains how Holly House helps women recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges move toward stability independence and self-sufficiency through counseling job training and housing [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 08, 2026

True Servants (Part 1 of 2)

Most people highly value health happiness and rights but these aren't God's highest priority On Truth For Life Alistair Begg considers the apostle Paul's teaching concerning slavery and how true servants of Christ respond regardless of circumstances ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His kingdom are vastly [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 06, 2026

Some God! A Christian companion to Charlotte's Webs of Hope with Amanda Chambers

On this episode of Truth Talk Live Stu Epperson welcomes Amanda Chambers to discuss her new devotional Some God A Christian Companion to Charlotte's Web of Hope Amanda shares how E B White's beloved story inspired her to explore biblical themes of identity fear faith self-sacrifice redemption endurance and trusting God through difficult circumstances Together Stu and Amanda look at how stories and familiar cultural themes can point people toward the truth of the Gospel including how Wilbur's journey from a vulnerable runt to a confident pig reflects the new identity believers have in Christ They also discuss how God [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 06, 2026

Some God! A Christian companion to Charlotte's Webs of Hope with Amanda Chambers

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 06, 2026

Living Faith

Just when it feels like God is about to deliver us from difficult circumstances sometimes things seem to go from bad to worse Dr Tony Evans explains how faith keeps trusting God even when the situation takes an unexpected turn and the outcome is still unclear [... 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]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

October 04, 2026

What We Say To Ourselves Matter

Family caregivers spend a lot of time talking to ourselves replaying decisions anticipating the next crisis and wondering how much longer we can keep going After forty years of caring for my wife Gracie I know how exhausting that conversation can become In this episode of Hope for the Caregiver I explore what we say to ourselves when the pain persists and circumstances refuse to settle down A husband caring for his wife with Alzheimer's offers a powerful example exhausted by her repeated questions he quietly reminds himself He's got this Go ahead and answer her question His response opens [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 03, 2026

Life Changes After Hours

Life is full of unexpected twists new beginnings painful endings health challenges career transitions broken relationships and moments that redefine who we are In this heartfelt episode of Masculine Journey After Hours the guys share personal stories of navigating life's biggest changes and discovering God's faithful presence through every season Drawing from powerful movie clips from City Slickers Braveheart and Evan Almighty the conversation explores how God often meets us through unexpected people opportunities and circumstances From career changes and family struggles to healing after loss illness and divorce each story points to the same truth God never abandons us [... more]