A lifetime income annuity can provide something many retirees value above all else confidence that they won't outlive their income In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explain how a lifetime income annuity fits into a well-designed retirement strategy emphasizing that it's not meant to replace an investment portfolio but to complement it Through several real-life planning examples Hans illustrates how annuities can create a guaranteed stream of lifetime income while working alongside Social Security investments and other retirement assets He also discusses how these products can help reduce longevity risk serve [... more]

Share a commentIf your day feels chaotic before it even starts the problem might be priority not productivity We sit with one compact verse Peter and let it question everything Who comes first when your feet hit the floor What masters your choices your words your plans and your reactions The claim is simple and sharp everyone is a slave to something so real freedom shows up when Christ holds mastery and God gets first place From there we move straight into the public fallout of private reverence Honor all people means treating every human being as valuable because they [... more]

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]

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]

Share a commentSlander travels fast and the instinct is to answer it with a sharper tongue a bigger platform or a harder punch We go the opposite direction and ask a tougher question what if the most effective response is a life so steady that the accusations start to sound ridiculous Working through Peter - we talk about what Peter means by ignorance why it isn't about intelligence and how willful rejection of truth often fuels the loudest hostility We also get very specific about authority Peter starts at the top kings and governors and we connect that to the [... more]

Matt Slick Live Live Broadcast of is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry CARM Matt answers questions on topics such as The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues You can also email questions to Matt using info carm org Put Radio Show Question in the Subject line Answers will be discussed in a future show Topics Include Matt Announces an additional Topic to be Added to the CARM Online Schools An Example is Discussed An Unfortunate Experience in a Local Church About a Secondary Church Doctrine Mid Book of Acts Dispensationalism Can We Visualize an [... more]

In this powerful concluding message from the book of Hosea Russ Andrews explores Hosea and the two keys to salvation repentance and faith Through the example of King David Russ explains how genuine repentance begins with recognizing our sin grieving over it confessing it to God and turning away from it Drawing from Scripture and the teachings of J C Ryle and Thomas Watson he describes repentance as spiritual medicine that brings healing forgiveness and freedom from guilt and shame [... more]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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What does it look like when a father and son share the same passion for preaching the Gospel and reaching people for Jesus In this inspiring episode of Truth Talk we sit down with evangelist and pastor Clayton King and his son Jacob King for a powerful conversation about faith family ministry and the next generation of Gospel messengersClayton shares insights from more than years in ministry including his message at the Refuel Pastors and Church Leadership Conference about overcoming burnout discouragement and spiritual exhaustion Drawing from the story of Elijah in Kings he explains why even faithful servants of [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

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]

How well do you handle the difficulties of life When trials come how can you honor God in the midst of them John MacArthur helps you answer those questions by showing you the importance of following godly examples So to be strengthened to serve God faithfully even through trials be here for John's study called A Faith That Pleases God Click the icon below to listen [... more]

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

How can you be sure that what you believe about your salvation is right that you're not buying into some myth or even following a false religion Consider that with John MacArthur as he continues a look at Old Testament examples of genuine faith examples that can help you know if you have A Faith That Pleases God Click the icon below to listen [... more]

When you think about leaving an inheritance you probably picture children or grandchildren But what if your next steward isn't a person at all For many Christians leaving a gift to a church ministry or nonprofit organization can be a meaningful way to extend their generosity beyond their lifetime But deciding where when and how to give deserves the same thoughtful preparation we would give to an individual heir Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and a contributor to FaithFi's new field guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined us today to discuss how believers can make these [... more]