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]

Send us Fan MailGUEST SCOTT ROBERTS elder pastor Bayfair Baptist Church Ontario It's an age-old debate and people on all sides get heated up over it The issue contains two truths revealed in the Bible Before time God in His mercy and grace has chosen and determined those whom He will save through Christ Man is responsible for receiving or rejecting Christ Scripture teaches both sometimes side by side Consider John - Verse as many as received Him to them He gave the right to become children of God even to those who believe in His name There's man's responsibility [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Thomas A Dorsey grew up in a religious home in Georgia but made his name playing blues and jazz in Chicago working with performers such as Ma Rainey while developing a new style of sacred music rooted in the sounds of Black American life At first many churches wanted nothing to do with it By the early s however Dorsey was helping transform gospel music in Chicago and beyond Dorsey's life changed in when his wife died in childbirth and their newborn son died soon afterward Overcome with grief Dorsey sat down at [... more]

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 Jim Rome Show HR - It's Thursday which means there's a double helping of What's Your Beef Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

In this special bonus episode of Words of Life recorded live on Veterans Day we sit down with Major Thomas McWilliams Metro Atlanta Area Commander for The Salvation Army to explore the organization's ongoing commitment to serving those who have served our country Major McWilliams shares the story behind Atlanta's Center of Hope a facility providing veterans experiencing homelessness with more than just a place to stay Through dedicated veteran housing individualized support and assistance navigating VA benefits the program helps veterans regain stability dignity and a path toward self-sufficiency You'll also hear the remarkable story of Mr Lemon a [... 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]

On this episode of Our American Stories as a young German soldier in World War I Wilhelm Bistner cared for the horses that pulled artillery into battle against Russia Years later he immigrated to the United States became William Burtner and put his skills as a tool-and-die maker to work in one of the fastest-changing industries in America aviation Our regular contributor Robert Frohlich shares the story of his grandfather who worked with companies including Sikorsky Republic Chance Vought and EDO Aircraft before helping expand wartime aircraft production during World War II Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate [... 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]

Planning for retirement isn't just about building wealth it's about knowing how to use it wisely In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explain the importance of Required Minimum Distributions RMDs and why having a strategy long before they're required can help you avoid unnecessary taxes Medicare premium increases and costly surprises Hans breaks down when RMDs begin how they work and why proactive planning in your s can make a significant difference He also discusses practical strategies such as Roth conversions Qualified Charitable Distributions QCDs tax bracket planning and ways to [... 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]

The Jim Rome Show HR - It's Thursday which means there's a double helping of What's Your Beef Then Spurs' Victor Wembanyama has an alien-like physique and alien like statline from last night Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Annie Oakley was still a child when she began hunting to help feed her struggling family in Ohio Before long her extraordinary skill with a gun was helping pay off the family mortgage winning her shooting contests and eventually leading her to defeat professional marksman Frank Butler the man she would later marry Our American Stories contributor Faith Buchanan and others tell the story of how Oakley rose from poverty to top billing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West performing before packed crowds in New York London and Paris and becoming one of the [... 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]

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]

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]

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]

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Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom's terminal illness and found God's comfort and peace along the way She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow helping children deal with grief and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven Get Disrupted free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort wisdom and biblical guidance in this free -part series You'll learn biblical principles for end-of-life care how to navigate difficult medical decisions and how to experience God's peace when it's time to say goodbye Get More Episode Resources Do [... more]