Faith & Finance

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1 Life moves in seasons—and with each season often comes new challenges, new opportunities, and sometimes new financial finish lines.  On today’s episode of Faith and Finance , we were joined by Cody Hobelmann, a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP), Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) , and co-founder of Fin...

For many retirees, their home is their largest asset. Yet in countless financial plans, that asset is treated as if it barely exists.  Retirement conversations often focus on Social Security, pensions, IRAs, and investment accounts while overlooking the value built up in a home over decades. On today’s episode of Faith and Finance , Harlan Accola of Movement Mortgage joins to discuss why home equi...

How much is enough—and why does it always seem just beyond our grasp? Many people assume the answer is a number: a savings goal, a retirement target, or an income level that will finally bring peace. But Scripture offers a different perspective. What if “enough” isn’t something you reach, but something you define? That question matters more than we may realize, because how we answer it shapes our...

Many investors think about what they own, but not always about how that ownership can be used for good. Yet investing is not only about returns—it can also be about responsibility.  For those who want their financial decisions to reflect their values, one important tool is something called corporate engagement. Today, we were joined by Chris Meyer, Stewardship Investing, Research, and Advocacy Man...

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” - Proverbs 19:21 We’re often told to plan for the future. Build a budget. Set retirement goals. Create a roadmap for success. And those things can be wise and helpful. But what happens when the future doesn’t follow the plan? That’s a tension many people experience but rarely talk about: the paradox of pl...

“Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.” — Deuteronomy 8:17–18 How much money is enough? It’s a question that quietly shapes many of our financial decisions, yet few people ever stop to answer it.  On today’s episode of Faith and Finance , we were joined...

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding right now in Lebanon, and for hundreds of thousands of families, survival has become a daily question. As conflict intensifies once again, the impact on families—especially women and children—is overwhelming.  In today’s conversation on Faith and Finance , May-Lee Melki of Heart for Lebanon shared what is happening on the ground, how their team is responding, and...

What if the most important factor in choosing a financial advisor isn’t performance alone, but alignment? Many people assume the primary role of a financial advisor is to maximize returns. While wise investing certainly matters, new research suggests something deeper may be at work. When financial advice aligns with your values, it doesn’t just affect your portfolio—it can reshape how you think ab...

How much can you safely spend in retirement without running out of money? It’s one of the biggest questions retirees face. For years, many people have looked to the well-known “4% rule” for guidance. But as helpful as that rule may be, it’s not as simple—or as reliable—as many assume. Today, Mark Biller, Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing, joined us to revisit th...

What if investing wasn’t just about returns—but about redemption? For many people, investing can feel impersonal. It’s often framed as something tied to markets, retirement accounts, and long-term financial goals rather than spiritual growth. But Scripture invites us to see it differently. God calls His people to use what they have in ways that serve others, reflect His character, and advance His...

Money conversations often center on numbers, strategies, and outcomes. But underneath those practical concerns lie deeper questions—questions about identity, worth, and purpose. For many women, financial confidence isn’t just about knowledge. It’s deeply connected to how they see themselves and their role in God’s story. That’s why conversations about money must go beyond budgets and investing—the...

What if your everyday banking could help fuel ministry—without changing how you manage your money? That’s the question at the heart of a growing movement to rethink financial stewardship. For many of us, banking feels purely transactional. But what if it could become a tool for Kingdom impact? On today’s episode of Faith & Finance , Aaron Caid joined us to share how a unique approach to banking is...

What if debt isn’t just a financial issue—but a discipleship one? We often view borrowing through a practical lens: interest rates, monthly payments, and payoff timelines. But Scripture invites us to look deeper. Debt doesn’t just affect our wallets—it can shape our freedom, influence our generosity, and impact our ability to respond when God calls. Understanding debt through a biblical perspectiv...

Many believers wrestle with a quiet but important question: If I truly follow Christ, shouldn’t life go better for me? It’s a tension that often surfaces when life doesn’t unfold as expected—when financial strain, illness, or hardship interrupts our plans. At the heart of that struggle is a deeper issue: how we understand God’s promises and what we believe the Christian life is meant to produce. I...

What if the question “How much is enough?” isn’t really about money at all? On today’s episode of Faith & Finance , we’re joined by Taylor Standridge, FaithFi’s Production Manager and a key contributor to the ministry’s new field guide on this very question. He explored why enough has less to do with numbers—and far more to do with the heart. Because in the end, enough is not a financial equation....

Jonathan Edwards once said, “True legacy consists not of what we leave behind, but of what we instill in others.” That insight cuts against the grain of how many of us think about inheritance. We often focus on leaving behind money, assets, or property. But Scripture calls us to think bigger. What we pass on isn’t just wealth—it’s wisdom, character, and a legacy of faithfulness. So the real questi...

God’s Word doesn’t just tell us how to manage money—it transforms how we see it. Too often, we approach finances as a purely practical matter: budgets, investments, and goals. But Scripture invites us into something deeper. It reframes money not as something we own, but something entrusted to us by God. When we begin to see money through that lens, everything changes. Today, Sharon Epps, President...

“Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and the power to enjoy them…this is the gift of God.” — Ecclesiastes 5:19 What if true joy doesn’t come from gaining more—but from gratefully receiving what God has already provided? That’s the invitation we find in Ecclesiastes, and it’s the focus of a powerful conversation with John Cortines, Director of Partnerships and Growth at the M...

Every day, we make decisions about money—but not every decision is made on purpose. When it comes to generosity, many of us wrestle with familiar questions: Where should I give? How much is enough? Does my giving really make a difference? But Scripture invites us to see generosity differently—not as a financial habit, but as an act of discipleship. Intentional giving connects our everyday resource...

Faith-based investing has been around for decades, yet many investors still wrestle with an important question: Does aligning your investments with your values mean sacrificing performance or diversification? As more people seek to steward their resources in ways that reflect their convictions, it’s worth taking a closer look at what faith-based investing really is—and what it isn’t. On today’s sh...

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” - 2 Corinthians 8:9 Good Friday invites us into a sacred tension—one marked by sorrow, gratitude, and deep hope. It is the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, when the Son of God bore the weight of our sin on the cross. And yet, fo...

Reverse mortgages often trigger strong reactions—especially among believers who want to honor God with their finances. But are those reactions grounded in biblical wisdom…or outdated information? When it comes to debt and home equity, emotions can run high. Yet Scripture calls us to something deeper than instinct—it calls us to understanding. As Proverbs 19:20 reminds us, “Listen to advice and acc...

“The simple believe everything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.” — Proverbs 14:15 In a world where scams are increasingly sophisticated, Scripture reminds us that precaution is not paranoia—it’s stewardship. Protecting the resources God has entrusted to us isn’t just practical; it’s spiritual. Today’s threats may come through phone calls, emails, text messages, or even impersonations...

Is it possible to have everything—and still be missing the one thing that matters most? That’s not just a philosophical question. Scripture gives us real-life examples of people who appeared successful by every measure, yet walked away empty. On today’s episode, Bob Shank—founder of The Master’s Program —joins us to help unpack how Jesus challenges our definition of wealth and invites us into some...

Most of us don’t wake up intending to serve money. And yet, over time, financial pressure, goals, and anxieties can quietly begin shaping our decisions, priorities, and even our sense of security. Jesus addresses this directly in Luke 16:13: “You cannot serve God and money.” But that doesn’t mean money has no place in the life of a believer. It simply means money must never be our master. The invi...