Faith & Finance

Beauty matters to painters, musicians, and photographers, but what does it have to do with investing?  The creation account suggests that beauty is also at the core of faithful stewardship and investing. Today, we’ll discuss “Investing in Beautiful” with Jason Myhre of the Eventide Center for Faith & Investing. Jason Myhre is the Executive Director of the Eventide Center for Faith & Investing , an...

It’s the 4th of July—the day we celebrate our nation’s independence. It’s also a great day to take stock of your financial independence. Are you on the road to financial freedom? Or are you falling under the bondage of money? It’s one or the other. Either you control your money…or your money controls you.  The Gift of Financial Freedom Independence gave our nation freedom, and financial independen...

2 Corinthians 9:6 says, “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” God’s Word repeatedly challenges us to be generous givers to our families and His Kingdom. When should we do this giving? Are we waiting too long? Ron Blue joins us today with an idea you may not have thought about. Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and t...

Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the U.S. today?  You might assume that we have a major anxiety problem just by the number of commercials you see for new medicines to treat these disorders, but is anxiety really a new thing? The Reality Of Anxiety Modern medicine recognizes anxiety in many forms: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiet...

In the First Century B.C., Roman historian Sallust said, “Prosperity tries the souls, even of the wise.” Most people would choose financial prosperity despite its temptations. But what if you’re living with financial adversity? Today, we’ll talk about how to be wise in good times and bad. The Temptations of Financial Success and Adversity When things are going well financially, it’s tempting to ta...

Since the beginning of time, God’s design for humanity has always been to be a giant family spread throughout the earth. So what happened? Because of the power of sin in our world, families are broken, children become orphans, and many feel alone and isolated, as if they don’t belong. Dr. Albert Reyes with Buckner International joins us today to share a hopeful message about God’s design for his f...

What’s harder to get rid of than termites and hurts more than a toothache? A certain group of people will tell you it’s a timeshare. It seemed like a good idea at the time…but now it’s just another budget buster. Today, we’re diving deeper into this topic. Unfortunately, none of the options are particularly great, but let’s explore them. Why Are Timeshares Hard to Sell? First, it’s important to un...

The Bible contains many accounts of God providing miraculously for His people, but none are more fascinating than the story of the Widow’s Oil. That passage is found in 2 Kings 4:1-7—it’s just seven verses, but they’re loaded with teaching about God’s provision. Sharon Epps joins us today to unpack the story of the Widow’s Oil and how we can apply it to our lives today. Sharon Epps is the presiden...

The Bible clearly says that Christians are to give…but is it always as clear about where we should give? We all have to decide where we will give from our limited resources. So, a good question to ask is, “Does God care where we give?” I’ll talk about that today with David Wills. David Wills is President of The National Christian Foundation (NCF) . He is also the co-author of Investing in God’s Bu...

Myths can be persistent things. For a long time, people thought the world was flat.  The investing world has its share of myths that persist to this day. Rachel McDonough joins us today to go over 3 myths about wealth that many Christians believe—but shouldn’t. Rachel McDonough is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) , and a regular Faith & Finance contributor....

You’ve probably heard the saying… “If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time.” But do you know who coined it? Christian author and speaker Zig Ziglar is credited with that famous quote. It urges us to set goals and stay on mission. What are our goals, and what’s our mission here at FaithFi? Chad Clark fills you in today and invites you to be a part of it all. Chad Clark is the Executive Dire...

It’s said that we learn from mistakes, not success…but do you want to experience that with your retirement savings? No question, saving and investing for retirement is something you want to get right the first time. Mark Biller joins us today to help you avoid some of the most common retirement planning mistakes. Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing...

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Teaching our children how to manage God’s money is vital to raising them. But how can parents do this well? Brian Holtz will share some great insights today. Brian Holtz is the Chief Operating Officer at Compass Financial Ministry and the author of Financial Discipleship for Families: Intentio...

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” - Proverbs 24:3-4 Faithful stewardship requires us to make wise financial decisions…manage and grow assets, and protect our families from hardship. Are you ready if you’re suddenly disabled or incapacitated? Valerie Hogan joins us with a checklist to prepar...

You’ve been a careful steward, working hard, saving your money, and spending wisely. Now what? Being able to live comfortably and afford the things you need seems like a worthy goal. Today, we’ll look at having a surplus from a biblical perspective. Celebrating Financial Faithfulness Maybe we don’t do this enough—speak directly to the faithful listeners who already follow God’s principles in their...

Dr. Richard Swenson, author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin , writes that… “We must have some room to breathe. We need freedom to think and permission to heal. Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity.” Too many people are physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially overloaded these days. So, we’ll look at rest from a biblical perspective today. The Concept of Margin In...

We all want our plans to succeed, but what does the Lord want? Are you and God on the same page regarding your financial plans? Today, we’ll discuss achieving your financial goals and doing God’s will. As avid planners, we know that having a plan is the best way to meet your financial goals—or any goals, for that matter. But how do you ensure your plans align with God’s will for your life? As Chri...

Knowing where and how to give to God’s Kingdom can be a challenge for any one person…but all the more so if you’re married. It’s beautiful when couples agree on how to manage their money—how much to spend and save…but finding agreement on giving is just as important. Today, Bob shares what he and his wife, Leslie, learned about it. Bob Doll is the CEO and CIO of Crossmark Global Investments . He r...

Some people learn from the mistakes of others. Unfortunately, some people have to be the others. You certainly don’t want to be one of the “others” who must learn things the hard way by making mistakes. Today, we'll talk to Ron Blue about some of the biggest financial mistakes you want to avoid. Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance, most n...

According to some estimates, the average household spends an astonishing 40% of its food budget on eating out. That’s a lot to digest. After housing and transportation, food is probably the next biggest item in the budget. It’s also a place where you can easily make changes that will save you a lot of money. The Cost of Convenience Eating out is convenient, especially for busy families with two wo...

The Qualified Charitable Distribution is one of the most underutilized tax benefits, yet almost 25 million Americans can take it. There are many requirements for taking a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), or QCD. You must be 70 ½ and have an IRA. If more folks understood QCDs better, they might take them. David Hogan joins us today with the ABCs of QCDs. David Hogan is the Principal of Clif...

Many think Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived…and much of his God-given wisdom is about managing money. John Putnam joins us today to talk about the 3 Money Moves of Solomon—so you can be just as wise. John Putnam is a Strategic Stewardship Coach, a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) , and the founder of Money Made Faithful , a financial discipleship marketplace ministry. The Wisdom of King S...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your finances? You're not alone. For many, money is the number one source of stress. But what if you could transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to one of trust and joy? Dr. Shane Enete joins us today to discuss how we can do that. Dr. Shane Enete is an Associate Professor of Finance at Biola University and the auth...

Homeowners now have an average of nearly $300,000 in home equity, and the nationwide total is staggering at $16 trillion.  Home equity is undoubtedly one of our largest assets. So, how do the biblical principles of stewardship apply to it? Harlan Accola joins us today to discuss this. Harlan Accola is the National Reverse Mortgage Director at Movement Mortgage , an underwriter of Faith and Finance...

Americans have an average of four credit cards. Do you really need that many? And how many is enough? Too often, we hang on to credit cards we no longer use…providing an unnecessary invitation to identity thieves to run up charges in our names. Canceling them is a good idea if done correctly. The Risks of Holding Unused Credit Cards Many of us hang on to credit cards we no longer use, but this can...