Living Between Promise and Power We begin in Luke When all the people were baptized it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized And while he prayed the heaven was opened And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon him And a voice came from heaven which said 'You are my beloved Son In you I am well pleased ' Now Jesus himself began his ministry at about years of age Now go to Luke Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee And the news of him went out throughout all [... more]

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]

Share a commentCulture moves fast and it can make you feel old overnight Facts multiply technology resets the rules and even the meaning of freedom gets contested in public life We go to Peter - because it refuses to panic It gives us a grounded way to live with courage and clarity when faith is pushed to the margins and the pressure to stay quiet keeps rising We talk about what it means to act like free people even when circumstances feel restrictive Christian freedom is not wishful thinking and it is not political control It is the deeper liberation [... 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]

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]

The Ringer NFL Analyst Todd McShay and Rich break down which NFL Draft-illegible QBs are rising and falling discuss Arch Manning's up-and-down career with the Texas Longhorns and if he should stay in school and possibly transfer how many players are selected next spring before a quarterback is taken and more Rich debates what the Los Angeles Chargers should do if they end up with the overall pick in the ' NFL Draft The guys honor the anniversary of 'Back to the Future' by revealing how they would use time travel for sports purposes Learn more about your ad choices [... 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]

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]

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]

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]

Join Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore for an essential conversation about one of the most important financial and healthcare decisions you'll make in retirement In this episode of Finishing Well Hans breaks down the seven key things everyone should know about Medicare before enrolling or making changes to their coverage From understanding the critical differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage to avoiding costly enrollment penalties navigating Part D prescription drug coverage understanding IRMAA income surcharges and knowing when you can make changes during Medicare enrollment periods this episode provides practical guidance to help you make [... more]

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning Social Security spousal benefits While many people focus only on maximizing their own benefit Hans explains why the smartest strategy often comes from looking at Social Security as a household decision rather than an individual one Through practical real-life examples you'll discover how spouses surviving spouses and even divorced individuals may qualify for benefits they never realized were available Hans illustrates how proper timing and claiming strategies can significantly increase lifetime income helping couples create [... more]

What if debt isn't just a financial issue but a discipleship one We often view borrowing through a financial lens focusing on interest rates monthly payments and repayment timelines But Scripture invites us to consider something deeper Debt can shape our freedom influence our generosity and affect our ability to respond to opportunities God places before us Borrowing is common in modern life but understanding its spiritual implications can help us make wiser financial decisions The Biblical Perspective on DebtCredit cards student loans mortgages and business financing are familiar financial tools While Scripture doesn't identify borrowing itself as a sin [... more]

How do you stand strong in your faith and honor Christ in a world that opposes Him and His people Well for some helpful encouragement John MacArthur will show you some men and women in Scripture who demonstrated faith in trying times models worth emulating Stay here for John's study called A Faith That Pleases God Click the icon below to listen [... more]

In retirement taxes don't just affect your annual return they influence nearly every financial decision you make In this episode of Finishing Well Hans and host Robbie explore why tax planning is one of the most overlooked yet most important aspects of a successful retirement strategy Using a real-life case study they walk through how taxes impact the Seven Worries of Retirement including Social Security Medicare long-term care required minimum distributions RMDs Roth conversions estate planning and charitable giving You'll discover how proactive planning today can potentially reduce lifetime taxes preserve more wealth for your family and help you avoid [... more]