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Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 13, 2026

The Life-Changing Generosity of Adoption & Foster Care with John & Megan Cortines

Sometimes becoming more generous means giving away less money That may sound contradictory especially when we often measure generosity by how much we give But biblical generosity is about far more than a percentage on a spreadsheet It involves surrendering everything God has entrusted to us including our money time homes relationships and even our plans for the future For John and Megan Cortines that lesson became deeply personal when their journey of financial generosity led them somewhere unexpected foster care and adoption Their story reminds us that generosity isn't simply about what we're willing to give away It's about [... more]

The Todd Starnes Show

Todd Starnes

November 12, 2026

New Texas Chief Judge to Target Christian Judges

The new Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court is a member of the LGBT community And she just announced she plans on targeting Christian judges who refuse to perform same-sex marriages See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 12, 2026

What Are You Passing Forward? with Ron Blue

In a relay race runners don't leave the baton behind They pass it forward to someone prepared to carry it Shouldn't we think about inheritance the same way When we consider leaving an inheritance we naturally focus on the financial resources we'll pass along But an inheritance involves more than transferring money or possessions It also involves preparing the people who will receive them Proverbs reminds us How much better to get wisdom than gold To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver Ron Blue founder of Kingdom Advisors and Blue Trust and a pioneer in Christian financial [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 11, 2026

How We Make Money Matters with Robin John

Faithful stewardship begins long before we decide how much to give It starts with how we earn save invest and use the resources God has entrusted to us Nearly years ago theologian John Wesley preached a sermon titled The Use of Money offering Christians a framework for managing their finances Make all you can save all you can and give all you can At first glance those three principles might seem like separate financial goals But Wesley intended something far more comprehensive He believed that every aspect of our financial lives should reflect our love for God and neighbor Robin [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 10, 2026

Banking as a Discipleship Tool for Gen Z and Young Adults with Aaron Caid

Financial literacy matters but for Christians knowing how money works is only the beginning True financial wisdom involves understanding not just how to manage money but why we manage it and whom we're ultimately serving For Gen Z and young adults developing healthy financial habits can lay the foundation for a lifetime of faithful stewardship And even something as ordinary as choosing where to bank can become an opportunity to put biblical values into practice Aaron Caid Chief Marketing Officer at AdelFi Christian Banking shares how parents families and financial institutions can help the next generation develop a biblical perspective [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 09, 2026

Redeeming Your Goals with Jordan Raynor

Setting goals can be a wise and worthwhile pursuit Whether we're building a career saving for retirement improving our health or investing in our families goals help us live with purpose and intentionality But how do we pursue our ambitions without allowing success to define us Proverbs reminds us The heart of man plans his way but the LORD establishes his steps God never intended for our accomplishments to become the measure of our worth Our identity is secure in Christ not in what we achieve That means we can dream boldly plan wisely and work faithfully while trusting God [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 09, 2026

Building a Circle of Support, Wisdom, and Encouragement

Friendship is one of God's greatest gifts We need people who will laugh with us in the good times walk beside us through the hard times and remind us we're not alone But strong friendships don't just happen Becky Harling shows us some practical biblical ways to become wiser more intentional friends and experience the rich relationships God designed us to enjoy Get Friend-Wise free with your gift Pursue Warm Connections in an Age of Loneliness - You were created for connection and community but how can you achieve that in an age of social media and isolation Join Heather [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 09, 2026

Wax Free . . . Sun Tested Part 2 (Titus 3:12–15)

Share a commentYour plans can be thoughtful prayerful and genuinely wise and still get rewritten overnight We walk through Paul's closing words to Titus and find a surprisingly practical framework for authentic Christianity real faith admits honest dilemmas submits to authority when God interrupts our timeline and keeps showing up with selfless deeds that meet pressing needs Along the way we slow down for the names most of us skim Artemis and Tychicus Their story highlights Paul's relentless focus on training leaders and building people not just perfecting methods We talk about why God works through faithful men and women [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 06, 2026

Giving Circles: The Collaborative Power of Shared Generosity with Lacie Stevens

Generosity is often something we practice on our own We identify a need support a ministry or give to a cause we care about But what happens when we invite others to join us Giving circles offer a way to make generosity more collaborative relational and joyful When believers come together with a shared purpose their collective giving can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of those receiving support but also in the hearts of those giving Lacie Stevens Senior Partner at Generous Giving has seen this firsthand After spending more than two decades as a financial [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 05, 2026

Are We Asking the Right Questions About Investing? with Aimee Minnich

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 04, 2026

Should You Be a Landlord?

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 03, 2026

Navigating the Storms of Life with Howard Dayton

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

November 03, 2026

Urgent and Dependent, Part 2

Do you pray for revival but take no action or work hard without seeking God Discover the powerful balance of living with urgency and dependence Learn to work for the kingdom as if it all depends on you and pray fervently as if it all depends on God paving the way for a restored heart and a transformed community ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

The Christian Car Guy

Robby Dilmore

November 02, 2026

Robby & The Rabbi -The Sukkah of Sukkot: When God Turns Brokenness Into His Dwelling Place

From David's Fallen Tent to Isaiah's Vision of a World at Peace Hosted by Rabbi Chaim Eisen and Pastor Robby Dilmore What does a fragile shelter have to teach us about the heart of God the restoration of Israel and the future of the nations In this episode of Voices From Zion we explore the deeper meaning of Sukkot through the prophetic imagery of Isaiah and the remarkable biblical picture of the Sukkah not merely as a temporary shelter but as a place of divine covering refuge restoration and relationship From the Sukkah of David to Isaiah's vision of nations [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 02, 2026

Frank Capra: The American Dream Personified

On this episode of Our American Stories few filmmakers embody the American Dream as vividly as Frank Capra Born in Sicily in he carried the memory of arriving at New York Harbor and seeing the Statue of Liberty through World War I and into Hollywood's golden age In films like It's a Wonderful Life Capra celebrated resilience community and the strength of ordinary people Our own Lee Habeeb along with recordings of Capra himself shares the story of the immigrant boy who rose to direct some of Hollywood's greatest films Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 02, 2026

Using Your Investments to Fuel Generosity with Brian Mumbert

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 02, 2026

Learning the Art of Refusal Part 1 (Titus 3:9)

Share a commentSome of the loudest fights in church life are not about clear sin or clear doctrine They are about the debatable space where the Bible barely nods where preferences harden into platforms and where people start taking sides and taking shots We want better for our churches and for our own souls so we open Titus and ask a simple question what belongs on a Christian's tray and what should be refused on purpose We talk about the difference between what is popular and what is profitable and why Paul calls certain disputes worthless even when they feel [... more]

Kingdom Pursuits

Robby Dilmore

October 31, 2026

The Invisible War

On this special Halloween and Fall Back edition of Kingdom Pursuits Robbie Dilmore welcomes two remarkable guests whose passions are making a difference for God's Kingdom First Evan Quich author of The Invisible War How Nations Are Broken Without War discusses how misinformation social media manipulation distrust and division can weaken nations from within Drawing on his experience as a former U S Marine and -year technology industry veteran Evan explains why discernment is essential in today's media environment He encourages listeners to do their homework verify what they hear build relationships and remember Matthew be wise as serpents and [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

October 31, 2026

t's Time to Man Up: Halloween, Faith & the Kingdom of Light with Robbie Dillmore

What should Christians think about Halloween Is it simply a fun holiday filled with costumes candy and community events or does its history raise important questions about faith fear and the spiritual world On this special Halloween episode of It's Time to Man Up Nikita Koloff welcomes back his good friend Robbie Dilmore host of The Christian Car Guy and pastor of Amazing Grace Church of Ramsour in North Carolina for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about Halloween and its place in the Christian community Together Nikita and Robbie explore Halloween's historical roots the connection to All Hallows' Eve and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 30, 2026

How Do I Prepare the Next Steward? with David Wills

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]