Let's Talk Money with Dave & Reb

Having enough money to retire is something that requires planning, and an intimate knowledge of your personal spending. Dave and Reb are excited to invite Mark Young to talk about Biblical retirement and the profound experiences that have come because he was equipped with the proper resources to shape a retirement that has allowed him to live out God’s desires for his life. Episode #437 of “Let’s...

When’s the best time to buy a house? What's a HELOC? What if waiting gets me a better deal or mortgage rate? How do I know what the right decision will be for the future? These are common questions that Dave receives and on episode #436 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, he explores the nuances of feeling paralyzed by waiting for the economy while trying to make the best decision possible. T...

Happy Canada Day from Dave and Reb! With the current narratives around Canadian sovereignty and in reflection on King Charles’ recent visit to Canada, Dave and Reb invite Rev. Ray Borg to discuss the complexities of Canadian identity and identity in the Kingdom of God. The co-hosts dive into questions surrounding freedom and liberty as Christians and as Canadians as well as what God calls us to du...

Dave and Reb welcome Life Coach Bachir Bastien on episode #434 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. In today’s episode, he shares how God has provided and cared for Him from his birth in Haiti, through travelling and learning in Taiwan, to settling in Canada. God has led him on his educational, coaching, and leadership journey and he is excited to share God’s story. Tune in to the show today t...

What would you do if you suddenly became homeless and couldn’t find a job? Or were experiencing a mental health crisis? Or could no longer afford to feed your family? 211 Ontario is a social service center that helps people navigate the complications of social services and advocates for people in their search for help in many different areas. Episode #433 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” in...

What is stopping you from chasing your dream? Time? Money? Dave and Reb ask listeners what their beliefs are around what is keeping everyone from pursuing the things they love. Episode #432 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” addresses how blaming time and money often misleads us into thinking that we cannot meet the needs or wants in our life. Dave and Reb emphasize shifting our hearts away f...

The journey to healing your money story does not begin or end with the physical aspect of money, it touches all parts of life and relationships. On episode #431 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts invite Vikki Ruby to share the story of her journey embracing God’s provision, even during periods of unbelief. Through Vikki’s testimony, Dave and Reb explore how our money stories inf...

Whose voice do we follow? How do we respond when we hear Jesus calling us to follow him? On episode #430 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts address the necessity of listening to follow Christ, and prioritizing a rest that allows us to identify and pursue the voices that lead us to generosity and love. Dave and Reb encourage listeners to seek perspective on the voices that are in...

How comfortable are you talking about money with others? How do you unravel topics with friends and family that are so wrapped in shame and fear? Episode #429 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” welcomes back Ray Borg to explore how God encourages community in stewardship of resources, and how the Bible guides goals of vulnerability and generosity when in community with others. Tune in to the...

Buying a home reflects more than just financial desires. It also reveals the values that we are motivated by throughout all areas of our life. Dave and Reb invite psychotherapist Amanda van Noppen back on the show to continue discussion around values and how they inform our home buying. Episode #428 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores the connection between goals and values and how id...

Dave is back in the hot seat answering your questions about mortgages! Are mortgage agents even helpful? On episode #427 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts explain the importance of wise counsel and having a future perspective when making the decision to buy a house. What is attainable to achieve the future you want with the resources you have? Tune in to the show today to hear...

Life is uncertain and operates in cycles of peace and conflict. Reb and Dave invite Tim Jenkins, a financial advisor, to share his perspective on pursuing clarity, contentment, and freedom in both finances and in journeying through life with Christ. Episode #426 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores themes of Christ’s sacrifice for us and how to focus our life on the truth amidst feelin...

Stories of God’s provision can be encouraging but also leave us wondering, ‘why can’t it be me?’. Episode #425 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores the idea of Good Friday as we are reminded that provision and goodness from God is often not seen in the moment but leaves us with a sense of anticipation for what is to come. In the midst of moments fraught with worry and stress, Dave and...

The recent discussions around tariffs have brought confusion and worry to consumers as uncertainty grows about the Canadian economy. Dave and Reb invite Brent Vandermeer to create clarification around what tariffs mean and how they will impact consumers. Episode #424 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” confronts the uncertainty of both federal and individual finances and the importance of adap...

“Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” is brought to you today by the letter D! Good debt, bad debt, how do we determine what debt actually means and its impact on people today? On Episode #423, Reb and Dave explore how scripture sees debt not as good or bad, but as a spiritual and financial burden. Listeners are encouraged in their journey with handling the burden of debt to go to God when making d...

God’s provision for us can seem far away and distant at times, leaving us with questions about the presence of evil in the world today. Episode #422 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” encourages listeners of God’s continued presence and goodness as Dave and Reb invite Bill Stevens to share the goodness of God. Bill shares how God has provided for him and his family and how intentional financi...

The stories of women in the Bible who supported the spread of the gospel are often overlooked and unexplored. On episode #421 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Dave and Reb invite Rev. Ray Borg to join them in exploring the concept of stewardship through the story of Phoebe, a gospel patron. Her generosity and utilization of her gifts inspires us to take joy in our giving and understand the...

What motivates you? How do we understand what drives the decisions we make about money? Psychotherapist Amanda van Noppen is back on the show to discuss how values play a role in motivating how we connect to others and money. Episode #420 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores the values behind the financial goals that are made and encourages listeners to be aware of why they are pursuin...

Credit card debt is a weight that 50% of Canadians carry month to month in their money journey. How does such a convenient tool become harder and harder to pay off? Reb and Dave discuss how the concept of minimum payments and accumulation of interest on missed payments make it harder to repay the debt. Episode #419 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” encourages listeners to be aware of how cre...

How do we trust God’s provision when it seems that there are no answers? Dave and Reb invite Nancy Steele to share her story of God’s provision during years of health and financial distress. Episode #418 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores what it means to wait, listen, and seek God first when the plans we make for ourselves fall apart. Nancy inspires listeners to follow God’s lead am...

Why do I have to pay taxes? What is a CRA tax review and why do they do it? How do I know it's not a scam? Tax specialist Stephen Tibben joins Dave and Reb in the midst of tax season to answer these questions and more about taxes, CRA, and what it means to pay taxes in Canada. On episode #417 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Stephen clarifies tax reviews and tax reassessments and explores...

Transition and change is an expected part of life and yet the financial change that occurs during change is often left out of the conversation. Rev. Ray Borg joins Dave and Reb on episode #416 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to share his experience with transition and explore the reasons why financial change is often not planned for or discussed. The co-hosts encourage asking the hard ques...

Car expenses are one of the largest ongoing expenses in a household and Dave and Reb return to the studio to continue the conversation on car shopping with some practical advice on how to navigate car decisions. On episode #415 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, listeners are given an inside look at Dave’s past life as a mechanic and the responsibility of stewardship when making financial de...

With the constantly shifting nature of conversations around money and the upcoming tariffs, Dave and Reb invite listeners to stand firm and deeply lean into God. Episode #414 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores the things that Christians are able to do to encourage themselves and their neighbours as well as the resources available to those struggling. As we navigate the coming year wi...

Giving your anxieties to God is not an easy thing to do, especially in the face of financial distress. Dave and Reb are joined by guest author Danny Covey to hear his story of financial freedom and miraculous blessing from God in the face of a health and financial crisis. Episode #413 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” encourages listeners to pursue wisdom, humility, and God’s hand, even in t...