Let's Talk Money with Dave & Reb

While money and numbers may be black and white, the story behind the money is often a lot more complicated than it looks at first glance. In episode #374 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Dave and Reb look at the story money tells us and the disillusionment that comes when you really look at what your money is saying. Does the story we tell ourselves align with the reality of our financial...

Dave and Reb are joined by Gwen Stokes on episode #373 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to hear about Gwen’s journey in financial coaching with More Than Enough. By focusing on the practical tools in cash-flow coaching and the exploration into the heart issues surrounding her money story, Gwen encourages others by sharing how she recommitted her financial journey to Christ. This episode is...

Dave and Reb explore the practical and heart issues surrounding walking with God daily in seasons of need. On episode #372 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, they challenge listeners to not only turn to God for direction on their daily needs, but also question how that direction aligns with God's will and His way. Whether it’s manna in the desert or a mortgage payment, Dave and Reb encourage...

What do nurture and obedience have in common, and what do they have to do with money? On episode # 371 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Rev. Ray Borg shares a story of persevering obedience when a journey of financial giving turned into more than he expected. Following God’s directive became a marker point that led Him to grow in financial awareness and the need to nurture God’s word as a...

It’s March break in many places across the country and people are either heading south or dreaming about it. On episode #370 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” the co-hosts talk about holiday planning that not only includes financial awareness, but God awareness. The old english word for holiday actually means ‘holy day’ and Dave and Reb encourage listeners to set apart time to not simply ‘va...

No matter how good at math or stewardship you think you are, there is always this certainty that your life brings uncertainty. As much as we’d like to plan for everything, we just can’t because we can’t fully know the future. On episode #369 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts talk about the importance of verses found in Proverbs 3 that encourage God’s people to walk in common se...

Dave and Reb want to talk about money, and they want to help you face your debt issues head on! On episode #368 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” they want listeners to get real about financial debt by facing their own financial stories and making a plan. They revisit this much-talked about topic with help from Scripture verses like Psalm 37:21 and James 1:27. Understanding net equity and kn...

How do you talk about money when the stresses and strains of life push you into spaces of overwhelm? How do you know when you are just too stressed to talk about money but you know you need to? On episode #367 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts welcome Psychotherapist Amanda Van Noppen to talk about windows of tolerance and how to recognize when we get outside of those windows....

With so much information bombarding us daily, we can use all kinds of financial markers to determine whether or not we are managing our finances well. On episode #366 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Rev. Ray Borg engages more conversation with the co-hosts about what these look like in our lives. Following the biblical principle of giving is one such marker. “God expresses His love to us...

Are you the type of person who drags your feet when it comes to tax preparation? On episode #365 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts welcome back the More Than Enough Tax team to talk about hosting a Tax Prep Party. It’s an idea they generated to inspire people to add a bit of fun to the tax season and do it with community around you. To find a list of necessary tax items needed...

Financial housing experts say there are 2.2 million mortgages coming up for renewal in the next two years. On episode #364 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts encourage listeners to face what is coming especially if they know their monthly mortgage payments are going to experience an increase. In light of the challenges, Dave and Reb offer a few suggestions on how to manage incre...

Loud Budgeting. A new trend that influencer Lucas Battle named and voiced in a recent TikTok video has taken hold of people’s imaginations. (You can find it here) Loud Budgeting is not about not having enough money, but about telling people “I don’t want to spend”. On “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” episode #363, the co-hosts dig into this new idea as a form of pushing back against the tide o...

What are your financial reference points in 2024? Dave and Reb begin a discussion with Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada about what we use as marker or reference points in determining our financial and spiritual successes. On episode #362 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” they talk about the differences between blessing and privilege and how our perceptions of God and our fina...

The More Than Enough tax team joins Dave and Reb on episode #361 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. As the tax preparation season quickly approaches, the special guests talk about both the spiritual and practical details that listeners can consider. Among them, is participating in a Tax Prep Party that might help people work together in preparation for income tax compliance. To hear more, tu...

There is financial hope and freedom for Canadians to discover in 2024 and on episode #360 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” the co-hosts encourage listeners with the possibilities as they put sound financial habits into practice. Hope and freedom can even come before all debts are paid off because of renewed thinking and behaviour around money. To receive encouragement for the year ahead, tu...

As 2023 comes to an end, Dave shares his process of slowing down after the intensity of the Ottawa real estate market through the pandemic years. On episode #359 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts tell listeners about their experiences and the rhythms of this past season of their lives, as well as how important it is to follow God’s leading, especially through changing financial...

God is with us. This is the Christmas message Dave and Reb explore on episode #358 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. While many of us struggle with stumped hopes at this time of year, listeners are encouraged to remember that the seed of God came at a time of great challenge and despair. Jesus came as a branch of hope. They remind all of us that we can walk in His peace and contentment as w...

Not too many people like to think about tax season during the month of December, but on episode #357, Dave and Reb gently get listeners thinking about CRA and tax time by introducing the More Than Enough tax team. Stephen Tibben, Destiny Johnson, and Bron Vasic share their thoughts on “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” about their love for numbers and for people, and the need to have a trusted t...

How have our encounters with God impacted our wallets? This is the question that Dave and Reb dig into with Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada on episode #356 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. Together they look at the story of Jacob and his encounter with God found in Genesis 28, alongside the generous journey and gifts of the Magi that we celebrate during this Christmas seas...

To hunker down means to get yourself comfortable in a place or situation and stay in that position for a while. On "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" episode #355, the co-hosts suggest re-thinking Christmas spending and making a plan so that you don’t take a year to pay it off. As they share the latest statistics on 2022 Christmas spending that is still seeing one quarter of Canadians paying off...

It's Black Friday and Dave and Reb aren't talking shopping! On episode #354 of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", the co-hosts discuss the benefits and drawbacks of reverse mortgages. Started in the U.S. in 1961, today, this borrowing product continues to be an option for people who want to stay in their home as long as they can, or may not have the income to support their current mortgage. Dav...

Did you know that 49 per cent of Canadians have reported being the target of a recent fraud scheme? Today on episode #353 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts discuss the issue to raise awareness about how prevalent they are. From identity theft and debit-credit card fraud, to online, door-to-door and phone scams, Canadians are being targeted. Tune in and learn some tips and safeg...

How much is enough? You might find yourself with some financial excess at the close of this year, and Dave and Reb, along with their guest financial planner Tim Jenkins, are encouraging listeners to look at their giving and generosity plan as Canadians head into the last stretch of 2023. Not only are they talking about giving generously of finances, but also time, talent, resources, and expertise....

When it comes to taxes, planning, and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), there is a great need for understanding and awareness when it comes to end-of-life estate planning. So to help navigate how taxation affects Canadians after death, financial planner Tim Jenkins joins Dave and Reb on episode #351 of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb". They uncover the issues and offer some alternatives to payi...

“The currency of heaven is not a dollar bill, but human hearts.” And so friend and pastor Jon Ruby speaks to the solution of addiction in the second of a two-part series on “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. On episode #350, the pastor of Ottawa's Union City Church brings a message of challenge and hope discussing the critical issues around addiction and the not-so-simple solution of abandoning...