Let's Talk Money with Dave & Reb

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” That is a verse found in Proverbs 11:14, and on today’s podcast “Let’s Talk Money”, Dave and Reb welcome Mortgage Specialist Susanna Penning to provide some of that wisdom and safety for people deciding to build a home. While the Ottawa, Ontario real estate market has exploded over the last 18 months,...

The cost of living is rising in Canada, and it is concerning Canadians on widespread levels. On today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", Rev. Ray Borg discusses the latest statistics around these economic concerns. Together with their guest, Dave and Reb talk about our call to live counter-culturally, while trusting God with "our five loaves and two fishes". They also remind listeners in the...

Dave and Reb invite listeners to celebrate with them this morning! Five years ago this November, they launched this podcast "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" and they want you to join with them in giving thanks for God's faithfulness. CHRI's Station Manager Bill Stevens joins them this morning to talk about the significance of this podcast in the local Christian community. Tune in and hear toda...

On "Let's Talk Money" today, Dave and Reb encourage listeners to think about how they react to financial stress, as they share their own go-to responses around money stress. Dave tends to bury his head in the sand, while Reb leans toward more controlling behaviours. Looking at verses in 1 Corinthians 3, they also encourage listeners to grow in maturity in the Lord, so that envy, contentions, and d...

On today's "Let's Talk Money", Dave and Reb discuss the current global supply chain crisis and our consumer attitudes to how it is affecting our choices, especially as the Christmas season approaches. They remind listeners to be patient, find other solutions, and to learn contentment in the midst of this unprecedented situation. Attitudes of entitlement may arise, but Dave and Reb share how Psalm...

Today, on "Let's Talk Money", Dave and Reb continue the Budget Busting discussion they started at the beginning of September. Their More Than Enough coaching team had so many ideas and thoughts about what affects budgets, they decided to keep the conversation going. Listen to hear about those areas of our lives that can cause leaks and floods in our finances, and what you can do to keep them from...

Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca joins Dave and Reb on "Let's Talk Money" this morning to reflect on thanksgiving, worship, and our understanding of God. This discussion also looks at how our ideas about God influence how we talk to God about money. As James Bryan Smith says in his book The Good and Beautiful Life, "what we think determines how we live. If we think G...

After recently hosting a seminar talking about money and communication, Dave and Reb thought it would also be a timely discussion for listeners of their "Let's Talk Money" podcast. When talking to your spouse, kids, or friends about money, Dave and Reb remind us to walk in love, be wrapped in love, and remember to honour others more than we honour ourselves. Knowing that money and communicating ar...

Dave and Reb again welcome Ottawa financial advisor Bold Kere of Bold Care Financial to today's episode of "Let's Talk Money", as they continue their discussion about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and how to navigate this new world of financial digital investing, especially as Christians. Today's show is the second of two parts where they define and explain this new form of currency in the digital worl...

Dave and Reb welcome Ottawa financial advisor Bold Kere of Bold Care Financial to today's episode of "Let's Talk Money", as they uncover the sometimes difficult and mysterious topic of cryptocurrency. Today's show is the first of two parts where they define and explain this new form of currency in the digital world. Today's show is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca: a place...

Dave and Reb welcome Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada to their discussion today about "Banking on the Future". As Canadians navigate the global pandemic, we continue to borrow from tomorrow, to spend money we don't have today. Some people count on future inheritance, wage increases, or expected bonuses, and spend them before actually seeing the money in their bank accounts. This ca...

"Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" tackles the subject of "Budget Busters" on today's podcast. After talking with their financial coaching team, Dave and Reb gathered a great number of budget busters that can derail our financial journeys, like lack of planning, not sticking to a plan, and "unexpected" spending without an emergency cushion. Listen in to find out what you need in your day-to-day...

On today’s “Let’s Talk Money,” Dave and Reb have their annual end-of-August conversation about preparing for back-to-school spending. In light of the global pandemic, they realize that this isn’t a “typical” financial year for families, but foundational principles for wise saving and spending still remain. Dave reminds us to “plan what we spend and spend what we plan,” and also to pay attention to...

Dave and Reb are back from a few weeks off, and they are ready to talk money! On today’s podcast, they discuss the importance of waiting on the Lord, not only in financial matters, but in all areas of life. Taking the example of Abraham and Sarah from the book of Genesis, they look at how waiting on God for financial answers can keep us from complicating our lives. Dave points out that making deci...

Dave and Reb are taking a break from recording for a few weeks and are re-airing some of their favourites. They will be back next week with more money talk! Happy summer and enjoy! Dave and Reb welcome back Dr. Keith Webb, founder and president of Creative Results Management, on today's "Let's Talk Money". They continue their discussion about coaching, and how changing the conversation by listenin...

Dave and Reb are taking a break from recording for a few weeks and are re-airing some of their favourites. Happy summer and enjoy! Talking about financial coaching is one of Dave's favourite things to do. Today on "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", the co-hosts welcome Dr. Keith Webb to talk about coaching. Author of The Coaching Model for Christian Leaders, Dr, Webb is one of Dave's coaching m...

Dave and Reb are taking a break from recording for a few weeks and are re-airing some of their favourites. Happy summer and enjoy! Financial Coach and Author Natalie Rowe joins Dave and Reb on "Let's Talk Money" today to encourage people in this pandemic environment, as they contemplate career transitions. In her book S.E.T. Proceed and Succeed in Your Career: Winning Perspectives for Career Navig...

Dave and Reb welcome Abbotsford Pastor Pam Dyck back for the second week in a row on "Let's Talk Money". On today's show they talk about the importance of asking for help, and how our pride can keep us from asking. James 4 tells us that we don't have because we don't ask. Jesus spoke to His disciples, about asking, seeking, and knocking. This is a timely discussion for the Body of Christ as econom...

Dave and Reb invite their long-time friend and Pastor Pam Dyck to join them on "Let's Talk Money" as they discuss becoming cheerful givers, and how the western church has been shaping our ideas about giving to God. In light of all that is happening in this global pandemic environment, they tackle this topic in hopes of encouraging listeners to give and share not just their finances, but time, tale...

On today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" radio show - podcast, Reb shares her writing journey and the obstacles she has faced in getting started. Awareness, commitment, and making a plan are not only a part of Reb's journey, but they are a part of the journey to financial freedom. Getting started can sometimes be the biggest issue, so Dave encourages listeners to dig into the assets of rela...

Join Dave and Reb for some fun on this morning's radio show and podcast "Let's Talk Money". Join David as he answers some Biblical financial questions, and see how your knowledge matches up to his! We won't spoil the fun and tell you how he did, so listen to the podcast and think about having your own Biblical money quiz at home with friends and family. This week's show is sponsored by Crosspoint...

Dave and Reb encourage listeners on "Let's Talk Money" with some practical tips to keeping your sanity as you navigate this current real estate market in the Ottawa area, while at the same time remembering that throughout the uncertainties that this year has brought many people, there is security and peace in God's plan for each of us. Tune in to the podcast to hear more of their discussion. This...

Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca joins Dave and Reb on "Let's Talk Money" to encourage listeners to prepare for what lies ahead. "Carpe Diem" or "Seize the Day" were the words he used in a recent blog post reflected in today's show. "Time is short and planning is long," Rev. Borg says."How prepared are we financially for what tomorrow will bring us?" Together, they l...

Reb tests Dave's stewardship knowledge on today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" podcast. Looking at Jesus' description from Luke 12, Dave summarizes the qualities of a good steward, while Reb shares a story about a "not-so-good" steward from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Tune in to the podcast to hear more of their discussion. This week's show is sponsored by Crosspoint Financ...

Dave and Reb continue their conversation with Brent Vandermeer from Crosspoint Financial on today's "Let's Talk Money" podcast. Today they continue to talk about diversification and risk management, and understanding the true value of a business in today's markets. In light of the wisdom spoken about in the book of James, they also look at what wisdom looks like as an investor navigating this pand...