Let's Talk Money with Dave & Reb

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...

Dave and Reb love hearing stories, and on today's show Sean and Roz Woodland share their spiritual and financial journey based on a proverb they love from Proverbs 15:22: "Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisors bring success." Before they were married five years ago, they attended one of the monthly Financial Fitness Seminars, offered through More Than Enough. As they share their journey...

On today's show, Dave and Reb speak with Kingston mortgage broker Jeff Stafford about how to "prepare, prepare, prepare" for buying a home in a very "hot" market. They agree that inviting the Lord into every one of these transactions is an important part of this huge financial decision. They also discuss how to build a team around you that has your best interest at heart in the real estate market....

Ottawa Mortgage Broker Susanna Penning joins Dave and Reb on Let's Talk Money today to talk about what you need to prepare for buying a home, or renewing your mortgage. In each client conversation, Susanna discusses property, down payment, credit score, employment and job stability, and cash flow affordability. To hear them dig into how to prepare for a mortgage, tune in and listen. Today's radio...

As part of November's theme topic "Being Prepared in Your Finances", More Than Enough tax specialist and business coach Bron Vasic, helps Dave and Reb unpack how people can get prepared for the 2020 tax season which is just around the corner. Together, they look at Proverbs 24:30-34 and warn people not to procrastinate in complying with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. Today's radio show is spons...

Black Friday and Christmas sales are coming but are you prepared? Dave and Reb continue their month long theme of preparing financially, and look at the upcoming season of spending. With billions of dollars being spent on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas purchases, they want people to be aware of how much they have to spend, and to be committed to their purchase plans. With advertising pr...

Dave and Reb are talking about Preparing Yourself Financially during the month of November, and today they start with a focus on some of the "Daveisms" or phrases that float around the More Than Enough office. "Plan what you spend and spend what you plan", "Live on less than you make", and "Give every dollar a name" are some of the phrases that Dave and Reb use to help remind themselves, and other...

On Let’s Talk Money today, Dave and Reb look back at their two month focus of prayer and finances that highlights our daily walk with God, and many stories of how God answers our financial prayers. Reading through John 9 and the story of the blind man receiving his sight, they compare physical blindness to our own financial blindspots. Today's show is the last show of the series that highlights pr...

Thanksgiving brings a time for us to consider what role gratitude can play in our finances. Today, Dave and Reb on Let’s Talk Money, detail how gratitude can be a tool in your finances. The wear and tear of life can leave us feeling exhausted and can lead us to complaining. Thanking God helps us cultivate a financial perspective rooted in hope and freedom. Today's show highlights prayer and financ...

Two special guests, Monica Fife and Nanda Wubs, join Dave and Reb on Let's Talk Money today, to tell of God's leading and provision. After living in a shack for most of her married life, Monica had a dream and desire to live in a well-built home without leaks and mildew. Listen to the story of how God answered Monica's prayers through a corporate donation, and a team of hard-working volunteers. To...

Today, Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada helps Dave and Reb dig through the Lord's prayer and how it relates to finances. Together they discover how God is longing to walk with each of us in our day-to-day journeys, and how part of our prayer journey with God is discovering that he wants to hear our concerns, questions and dreams regarding the resources He has given us. For the mont...

In the second of two Let's Talk Money shows, Doug Sprunt continues to share his journey of trusting God, and how he has learned that surrender to God is the key. He speaks with Dave and Reb about the importance of learning we are loved by God, and how knowing that, leads us to surrender all we are and have back to God. Out of that place of surrender, we know God will take care of us financially. T...