Let's Talk Money with Dave & Reb

The "new normal" seems to be a catch phrase for these days of adjustment to an environment of physical distancing. On today's "Let's Talk Money" show, Dave and Reb look at ways of intentionally creating a "new normal" in your finances. Biblical principles still hold true, as do wise financial spending and savings practises. Listen to the show to hear their discussion, or go to www.morethanenough.c...

On today's "Let's Talk Money" show, Dave and Reb get an update from More Than Enough Coach and Tax Specialist Bron Vasic regarding the current tax season and how Covid-19 has changed deadlines and attitudes at Canada Revenue Agency. It certainly is an unprecedented financial tax season in Canada, and together they talk about the importance of being compliant with income tax returns, especially now...

Dave and Reb speak with Rev. Ray Borg of Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca about the meaning and context of the story of the widow who gave all she had in the temple courts. The rich man gave out of his wealth, but Jesus says the widow gave even more, by giving all she had. Together they discuss what that looks like for each of us today in the context of our western society. Listen in t...

Dave and Reb encourage listeners on "Let's Talk Money" this morning with truth from God's Word found in Matthew 11, Psalm 121 and Jeremiah 17. In the storm that these pandemic days are creating, they are encouraging people to look to God, and face their financial situations by puiting their hands back on the wheel of their financial journeys. If you find you need further inspiration to look at you...

Credit Counsellor Debbie Doyle from Doyle Salewski Inc., Licensed Insolvency Trustee, speaks with Dave and Reb on Let's Talk Money today and shares the journey they have been on with Canadians struggling with debt, in this time of Covid -19, physical distancing, and economic slow-down. 2020 has been both the busiest of times and the slowest of times for their financial counselling and restructurin...

In an effort to keep up with what is happening in the housing market, Dave and Reb speak with Mark Wilson from Royal Lepage Performance Realty on today's podcast. With the coming of Covid-19 and the economic slowdown that has resulted, the housing market took a noticeable shift. Listen to today's show to learn about buying and selling in the National Capital Region during these unprecedented times...

"You qualify!" Those may be the words you long to hear when looking to buy a home, but on today's show mortgage agents David van Noppen and Susanna Penning discuss why the words "Yes, you can afford it!" are the ones you really want to hear! Together they discuss the influence of greed on home purchases, and how in today's real estate market, people need to consider long-term dreams and lifestyle...

The spikenard oil in the alabastar jar, worth a year's salary, was offered and poured out over Jesus to prepare him for burial. On today's show, Dave, Reb and Rev. Ray Borg of Financial Discipleship Canada discuss this act of worship and love, and the attitudes condemning it. They dig into how this act and those attitudes are reflected in our own lives today. Listen in to hear their discussion whi...

Due to the effects of the current global economic and health crisis, Dave and Reb encourage listeners of "Let's Talk Money" to trust God, have hope and look at the financial uncertainty ahead from God's perspective. Dave and Reb are excited to see how people will trust God as they understand God's economy is a supernatural one. In the uncertain days ahead, they remind listeners that God is certain...

Dave and Reb invite Kingdom Advisor National Director Lorne Robinson to today's "Let's Talk Money" show, as they look at the effects of the pandemic on markets and personal finance. Today's show is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada, a family of ministries connecting finances with discipleship. Go to www.financialdiscipleship.ca or notmine.ca to discover more about the community, resources...

Today on "Let's Talk Money" you will hear Dave and Reb speak into the crisis our nation and world are facing with the Covid-19 Crisis. They look at the answers the government and lending institutions are offering for mortgage and tax needs during this time of job loss, health struggles, stress and uncertainty. Please go to www.morethanenough.ca for more information, or call the office at 613-520-4...

Dave and Reb welcome financial advisor Brent Vandermeer from Crosspoint Financial to talk about what it means to research environmental, social and governance policies in business, and how that affects personal investment strategies. Their discussion reflects the idea that there isn't always an easy way, or answer, for Christians who want to invest their money in a spiritual, godly and ethical way...

Continuing the discussion around reference points on "Let's Talk Money" today, Dave and Reb look at the topic of purpose in our lives and how purpose is a strong, long-term motivator in our financial journey. God speaks to us about the importance of vision in Proverbs 29 and says that without it, people will perish. Tune in and be inspired to seek God for His purpose in your life. Today's show is...

At the end of 2019, CIBC and Manulife Financial surveyed Canadians on their views on debt. On today’s show, Dave and Reb look at some of the numbers and findings from these surveys, and why they want 2020 to be known as the Decade of Debt Freedom. They also look at some of the scripture verses that God speaks to us about debt. To hear more of their conversation, and to hear some practical steps yo...

In an effort to understand the money stories and parables found in Scripture, Dave and Reb invite Rev. Ray Borg to discuss the parable of the talents on today's show. Found in Matthew 25, they look at how God is asking each of us to invest the income we earn into His Kingdom purposes. This is a challenging passage of Scripture, so listen in and hear their musings. Today's show is sponsored by More...

Happy Valentine's Day! On today's show, Dave and Reb talk all things dates and finances. If you didn't know you could have a "financial date" that is fun and helpful for your marriage and your finances, tune in to the show today and find out more! This morning's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a social enterprise company whose aim is to walk with people as they discover hope and f...

On today's show, Dave and Reb revisit the topic of reference points and look at how our money stories, and where we come from financially, need to be understood so we can have a healthy financial reference point from our past. They dig into Romans 12:1 and 2, and the idea of presenting ourselves to God at the beginning of every day as part of having transformed thinking in our finances. Listen in...

In an unlikely Biblical story, Dave and Reb find a source of financial encouragement on today's show. Through their discussion they discover that as Jesus walks the road with us, as we spend time in His Presence, and as we focus on who He is and what He has done, we gain more and more clarity on what matters to God, and how we can live out those priorities in our finances. To hear more of their di...

Regular guest Rev. Ray Borg joins Dave and Reb on "Let's Talk Money" to review the bible study resources available through Financial Discipleship Canada's ministry arms Compass Canada and notmine.ca. Originally written by Howard Dayton, Your Money Counts, Navigating Your Finances God's Way, Money and Marriage God's Way, along with several other studies and resources are available through the websi...

In further conversation today following last week's show, Dave and Reb dig through the topic of Kingdom Investing: where to start, and how to invest in kingdom priorities with our time, resources, finances, relationships and opportunities. Making time with God a priority is crucial to understanding what to invest and how. This kind of giving is more about relationship and less about a set of rules...

Lynn Fraser, former owner of More Than Enough Financial, joins Dave and Reb on today's show to share about her journey in Southeast Asia and how Kingdom Investing has changed her life for the better. She shares the joy in giving her life to God and His purposes. To learn more, or to join in Lynn's journey, by investing financially, email info@morethanenough.ca. Today's show has been sponsored by M...

At the start of this new year, Dave and Reb look at the reference points in our lives that can encourage good financial decisions, but also those that don't. They tackle how we compare ourselves to our neighbours, and how that affects our financial decisions and our happiness. Looking at Proverbs 23:17, they share God's perspective and how He admonishes us not to let our hearts envy others, but in...

It's the end of the year, and Dave and Reb look back on 2019 with Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada. They discuss how intentionality and commitment is so important in our financial journey, as well as understanding how our love of money can affect our relationship with God. They continue to encourage people to depend on God in the year ahead and commit to "putting your hands on the...

Dave and Reb love the Christmas season, and they love the story of Jesus’ coming. For the second year in a row, they have decided to share this story with their podcast listeners, and invite you to picture yourself in the story of Christ’s birth. Are you a shepherd receiving the news, or the Innkeeper perplexed by the young pregnant woman before him? Imagine what it would have been like for any of...

Dave and Reb talk about the heart issues around money today, specifically in light of this Christmas season. They want to remind us that God sent His Son to be the physical presence of God's goodness, redemption and love in our lives. On our financial journeys we can forget that He is Emmanuel - God with Us! Jesus came and entered our mistakes, our muck, our joys and our victories. There is no fin...