Faith & Finance
Faith & Finance is a daily radio ministry of FaithFi, hosted by Rob West, CEO of Kingdom Advisors. The podcast helps listeners integrate their faith with financial decisions, covering topics like budgeting, debt management, investing, and stewardship. It airs on American Family Radio and Moody Radio, and offers biblical wisdom for managing money wisely and living generously for God's Kingdom.
Episodes
Freedom from Borrowing
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 li
The Transformative Potential of Work with April Tam Smith
A job can be more than a paycheck. It can provide dignity, create opportunities, and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life.For April Tam Smith, that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity: creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance.April and her husband, Graham, are co-founders of P.S. Kitchen, a nonprofit restau
How to Save for Major Purchases
One of the simplest ways to avoid credit card debt is to save up for major purchases before you make them.When you plan ahead for expenses you know are coming, you can pay with money you already have instead of borrowing from tomorrow’s income. This simple approach can reduce financial stress, provide greater flexibility, and help you practice faithful stewardship.The key is preparing for tomorrow
3 Questions To Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund
Having an emergency fund is an important part of wise financial stewardship. But building one is only half the battle. You also need to know when to use it.It can be tempting to dip into emergency savings whenever an unexpected expense—or even an especially appealing purchase—comes along. But if we use those funds too freely, the money may not be there when a genuine emergency arrives.Proverbs 21:
Preparing the Next Steward
Jonathan Edwards once said, “True legacy consists not of what we leave behind, but of what we instill in others.”That’s an important reminder, especially when we think about money and inheritance. All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love. Whether it’s our children, grandchildren, or others God has entrusted to our care, we want to leave them in a better position than we we
What Ecclesiastes Teaches Us About Life and Money
What book of the Bible reminds us that life is short and wisdom means making the most of the time God has given us? Ecclesiastes.This remarkable book refuses to let us avoid one of life’s most uncomfortable realities: our time here is brief. Life “under the sun” is fleeting, our accomplishments will not last forever, and eventually every one of us will leave behind everything we have accumulated.B
Work as Worship
Theologian Dorothy Sayers once wrote, “Work is not primarily a thing one does to live, but the thing one lives to do.”That challenges the way many of us think about our jobs. We often see work primarily as a way to earn a paycheck, provide for our families, or make it to retirement. But Scripture gives us a much bigger vision.From the first pages of the Bible to the last, Scripture does not presen
Should AI Help Manage Your Money?
Artificial intelligence can help you build a budget, explain an investment, or compare financial options in seconds. But how much should you trust it with your money?AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life, including the way we manage our finances. And like any tool, it can be used wisely or unwisely.For Christians, the better question isn’t simply, “Should I use AI?” but, “How can I use this
Begging To Give
What if one of the clearest signs of generosity isn’t simply how much we give, but how deeply we desire to participate?In 2 Corinthians 8, the apostle Paul describes a group of believers whose generosity was remarkable—not because they had abundant resources, but because they were eager to give even amid significant hardship.Their example shows us what happens when grace transforms the heart.Gener
Passing Wisdom Before Wealth with Dr. Kelly Rush
What will you leave to the next generation—and will they be prepared to steward it well?A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what. It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom, maturity, and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully.Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance, Financial Planning Program Coor
Faith, Investing, and the Legacy We Leave with Harry Pearson
Christians often think about stewardship in terms of giving, saving, and spending. But if God owns everything He has entrusted to us, stewardship also raises another question: What about the companies we own through our investments?Harry Pearson, Founder and CEO of OneAscent, says that question became increasingly important in his own journey of faith and finance. OneAscent is a family of companie
Stewarding the Wealth in Your Home with Harlan Accola
Christians often say that God owns everything and that what we possess has simply been entrusted to our care. We apply that principle to our income, savings, investments, and giving. But we may treat another significant asset differently: the equity in our homes.Harlan Accola, who leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage, joined the show today to discuss why homeowners—particularly tho
The Power of a Woman's Economic Voice with Pam Pugh
Women are gaining more financial influence than ever before. But for Christian women, the bigger question isn’t simply how much wealth they will control. It’s what they will do with what God has placed in their hands.Pam Pugh, Co-Founder of Women Doing Well and President of VirtuAssets Foundation, has spent years helping individuals and families think about how to use their assets virtuously. She
Should Christians Have a Prenup?
God’s Word says that a husband and wife become “one flesh.” But it doesn’t say anything directly about prenuptial agreements.So does that mean Christians should never have one?A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal contract a couple enters into before marriage. It typically establishes how assets, property, and other financial matters would be handled if the marriage ended in divorce.For so
The Women Who Followed (and Funded) Jesus' Ministry with Sharon Epps
Some of the earliest financial supporters of Jesus’ ministry were women.Luke 8:1–3 introduces us to Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and “many others” who traveled with Jesus and the Twelve. Luke adds a remarkable detail: these women were supporting Jesus’ ministry “out of their means.”Sharon Epps, President of Kingdom Advisors and one of the founders of Women Doing Well, points to their story as
More Than Shoes: Hope for Children and Families with Shawn Spurrier
Sometimes the simplest gifts can carry the deepest meaning.For one mother in Mexico named Alma, watching her children receive new shoes brought tears to her eyes. She had grown up without something so basic, but now her children were having a different experience.Her story is one of many that Shawn Spurrier, Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, a ministry of Buckner International serving vu
Investing in Medical Innovation with Dr. Finny Kuruvilla
Some of the most remarkable advances in medicine are happening inside companies most of us have never heard of.For Christian investors, that raises an intriguing question: Could investing in healthcare innovation offer financial opportunity while also supporting businesses working to serve their neighbors and address some of the world’s most difficult problems?Dr. Finny Kuruvilla believes it can.K
A New Era of Women and Wealth with Julie Wilson
Women currently control the majority of wealth in the United States, and their financial influence is growing. But perhaps the more important question isn’t simply how much wealth women will steward. It’s what they want that wealth to accomplish.Julie Wilson, President of Women Doing Well, joins the show today to share some new research, conducted in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith &a
The Significance Pyramid with Scott Highmark
What if financial success isn’t the destination, but simply the foundation for something greater?We spend a great deal of time thinking about how to earn, save, invest, and manage money wisely. Those things matter. Faithful stewardship requires care and wisdom with what God has entrusted to us.But what happens when you’ve done many of those things well and still find yourself wondering, Is there s
Just-the-Basics Indexing with Mark Biller
Investing can feel overwhelming. With countless funds, strategies, market forecasts, and opinions competing for attention, it’s easy to assume that successful investing requires constant analysis and a complicated portfolio.But it doesn’t have to.For decades, Sound Mind Investing has offered an indexing strategy called Just-the-Basics, designed around simplicity, diversification, and minimal maint
What the Early Church Can Teach Us About Generosity with Dr. Darrell Bock
“There was not a needy person among them.”That remarkable statement in Acts 4:34 describes the early church's generosity. The first Christians freely shared what God had entrusted to them so their community's needs were met.Their example can sound almost foreign in a culture that prizes independence and personal ownership. But according to Dr. Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor of New Testame
Finding Hope After Financial Loss
Financial loss can happen slowly or all at once. A business closes. A home is lost. An investment collapses. A scam wipes out savings built over decades.And when money disappears, the loss can reach far beyond the balance sheet. It can affect our sense of security, our plans for the future, and even the way we understand God’s provision.Scripture does not minimize those losses. It gives us permiss
Building Healthy Money Habits While Raising Kids with Crystal Paine
Money stress rarely stays confined to a spreadsheet. It can shape a home's atmosphere, affect a marriage, and influence how children think about money long after they’ve grown up.That’s one reason Crystal Paine, creator of MoneySavingMom.com and author of The Seven Habits of Financially Healthy Women, believes financial health is about far more than simply earning more or getting all the numbers r
Phoebe: The Gospel Patron Behind Paul with John Rinehart
Women have played a vital role in advancing the gospel from the very beginning.In Romans 16, the Apostle Paul introduces us to Phoebe—a trusted partner whose generosity, influence, and service helped further his ministry. Her story offers a compelling picture of what it means to use the resources God has entrusted to us to advance the gospel.John Rinehart, founder and CEO of Gospel Patrons, has sp
Back to School Starts with a Pair of Shoes with Shawn Spurrier
For millions of vulnerable children around the world, a pair of shoes can mean far more than having something new to wear. It can mean the difference between going to school and staying home, between greater protection from disease and continued exposure, and even between feeling forgotten and knowing someone cares.That’s why FaithFi is partnering with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls throughout Sep
Making Financial Progress When Money Is Tight with Brian Holtz
When money is tight, the financial goals you want to pursue can feel frustratingly out of reach. You may want to give more generously, build your savings, or pay down debt, but there simply doesn’t seem to be enough margin to do everything.The good news is that financial progress doesn’t always begin with a giant leap. Sometimes, faithfulness looks like taking one small step at a time.Brian Holtz,
Investing with Biblical Convictions with Brian Mumbert
What if the companies in your portfolio are working against the values you’re trying to live by?For Christians, investing is about more than pursuing financial returns. Like every other financial decision, investing can be viewed through the lens of stewardship—asking not only, “How is my money growing?” but also, “What is my money supporting?”Faith-based investing seeks to bring those questions t
A Wise Heart in Every Financial Season
In the first century B.C., Roman historian Sallust observed, “Prosperity tries the souls, even of the wise.”Most of us would probably choose financial prosperity over adversity. Yet both seasons bring their own spiritual challenges.When things are going well financially, it can be tempting to take credit for our success. Pride, greed, and self-reliance can quietly take root. Financial hardship bri
Money Issues Are Heart Issues
Money has a way of reaching places in our lives that few other things do. It touches our fears, desires, relationships, priorities, and sense of security.That may be why Jesus spoke so often about money and possessions. In Matthew 6:21, He says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”Jesus understood something we often miss: money issues are often heart issues. Our financial c
How Christian Banking Supports the Body of Christ with Aaron Caid
Where you bank may seem like a purely practical decision. We often compare interest rates, fees, convenience, and technology—and those things matter. But for Christians, banking can also be viewed through the larger lens of stewardship.
Every financial decision gives us an opportunity to consider how faithfully we are managing the resources God has entrusted to us.
Aaron Caid, Chief Marketing Offi
Medicare Made Simple with Eddie Holland
Medicare may be one of the most important—and confusing—financial decisions you make in retirement.
Between enrollment deadlines, late penalties, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, prescription coverage, and income-based premiums, there are plenty of decisions to navigate. And because some choices can have long-term financial consequences, understanding the basics before you enroll is an important part
The Uniqueness Principle: Rethinking Inheritance with Ron Blue
Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote, “Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom.”
Every parent hopes the resources they leave behind will bless their children. But a financial inheritance can have very different effects depending on the person receiving it. That is why wise wealth transfer requires more than simply deciding how much to leave—it requires careful
Women Stewarding Wealth: A Historic Opportunity with Sharon Epps
An estimated $124 trillion is expected to pass from Baby Boomers to their heirs by 2048, marking one of the largest transfers of wealth in history. And women are expected to play a particularly significant role.
Sharon Epps, President of Kingdom Advisors, joined the show today to discuss this historic shift and the opportunity it presents for women to approach wealth with wisdom, preparation, and
Earning Money God’s Way with Howard Dayton
Money is never just about money, and work is never just about a paycheck. Scripture teaches that God owns everything, gives us the ability to earn, and calls us to work with integrity because ultimately, we serve Christ.
Howard Dayton, Founder of Compass Financial Ministry and author of Business God’s Way, says those truths should shape not only how Christians manage money, but how we earn it in t
How PreBorn! Helps Women Choose Life with Dan Steiner
Sometimes one glimpse can change everything.
For a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy, fear and uncertainty can make it difficult to know what comes next. But seeing her baby through an ultrasound can bring a moment of clarity—and open the door to compassionate care, practical support, and hope.
Dan Steiner, Founder and President of PreBorn!, joined the show today to explain how the ministry par
What Sets A Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) Apart? with Sharon Epps
What if the greatest benefit of financial advice isn’t simply what happens to your portfolio, but knowing your financial decisions reflect what matters most?
New research from Kingdom Advisors and Pinkston Group suggests that when financial counsel aligns with a person’s faith and values, the benefits can extend well beyond investment performance. Clients report deeper trust, reduced financial anx
Reverse Mortgages: Separating Fact From Fear with Harlan Accola
Reverse mortgages have carried a negative reputation for years, especially among Christians who are cautious about debt. But as with any financial tool, faithful stewardship calls us to understand how it works before deciding whether it belongs in a financial plan.
Harlan Accola leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage, a FaithFi underwriter. He joined the show today to explain why rev
Building Your Financial House on God’s Word with John Cortines
Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a familiar picture: two men building two houses. One builds on rock. The other builds on sand. When the storms come, only one house remains standing.
The difference isn’t the weather. Both houses face the storm. The difference is the foundation.
That picture from Matthew 7 offers a helpful way to think about our financial lives. Job losses, medical expenses,
Where ESG and Faith-Based Investing Differ with Nick Schmitz
ESG investing promises to align your portfolio with your values. But an important question remains: Whose values are shaping the standards?
Environmental, social, and governance ratings are often presented as measures of corporate responsibility. Yet the assumptions behind those ratings may not always align with biblical convictions.
Nick Schmitz, Professor of Finance at The Catholic University of
Focus on Consequences, Not Probabilities with Mark Biller
Risk is unavoidable in investing—and in life. But not all risks deserve equal attention.
It is easy to focus primarily on the probability that something will happen. If an investment, career move, or financial strategy has a high likelihood of succeeding, we may assume it is a good decision. But Mark Biller, Executive Editor at Sound Mind Investing, suggests another question may be even more impor
Planning Ahead for Long-Term Care with Nathan Sanow
Long-term care isn’t just a health issue. It can become a major financial and family decision.
Most of us hope we’ll never need extended care, but wise stewardship means preparing for possibilities before they become a crisis. And while long-term care insurance may be part of that preparation, the first step isn’t necessarily buying a policy. It’s having a plan.
Nathan Sanow, President of LTC Cons
The Cycle of Stewardship by Tim Tassopoulos
Stewardship isn’t a one-time decision. It’s an ongoing way of life—a cycle that begins with gratitude, moves through faithful growth, and leads to generosity.
Tim Tassopoulos, Former President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A, has seen that cycle at work throughout his life and career. During his decades with the company, he helped shape a culture known not only for operational excellenc
Avoiding the Hidden Fees of Credit Cards
Credit card fees rarely wreck a budget all at once. Instead, they tend to chip away at it little by little.
Interest charges, late fees, annual fees, cash advances, and other costs can quietly consume resources that could have been used for saving, giving, or meeting other financial priorities. That’s why wise stewardship includes understanding what your credit cards cost and making sure they’re s
The Sacred Gift of Rest
Dr. Richard Swenson, author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin, writes that we need room to breathe—freedom to think, permission to heal, and space for relationships that can easily be starved by the relentless pace of life.
That may describe more people today than ever. Many of us are physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially overloaded. There never seems to be enough time, money, or en
The Emotional Cost of Debt: Breaking Free from Financial Stress with Neile Simon
Debt carries a cost beyond dollars and interest. It can steal your sleep, strain relationships, affect your health, and make the future feel uncertain.
For many people, financial stress gradually becomes an emotional burden as well. But gaining clarity, seeking wise counsel, and developing a practical plan can begin to lift that weight.
Neile Simon, a Certified Credit Counselor and Director of Str
Escaping the Comparison Trap with Jim Rasmussen
Bob Goff once said, “We won’t be distracted by comparison if we’re captivated by purpose.”
That’s especially true when it comes to money.
Comparison tempts us to measure our success against someone else’s income, lifestyle, investments, or possessions. But when we understand who we are in Christ and why God has entrusted resources to us, money becomes a tool for fulfilling God’s purposes rather th
International Investing for Faith-Based Investors with Benjamin Bailey
Diversification is a key part of wise investing, and for many portfolios, that means looking beyond U.S. markets. But Christian investors may wonder whether they can pursue international opportunities while still aligning their investments with biblical convictions.
Benjamin Bailey, Vice President of Investments at Praxis Investment Management, says the answer is yes. Faith-based investing can ext
What's a Donor-Advised Fund? (And Should You Use One?)
If you have ever wished your giving could be both simpler and more strategic, there is a powerful tool worth considering: a donor-advised fund, often called a DAF.
A donor-advised fund can help you organize your charitable giving, make tax-efficient contributions, and thoughtfully support the ministries and causes you care about. But before considering any financial strategy, it is important to be
Wisdom Over Wealth with John Cortines
Wisdom may create wealth, but wealth rarely creates wisdom.
Both wisdom and wealth can offer a measure of protection, but only wisdom can guide us in using money faithfully. Wealth can disappear through poor decisions, changing circumstances, or simply the passage of time. Godly wisdom, however, shapes our character, directs our choices, and helps us place money in its proper role.
John Cortines,
Life Planning with Ron Anderson
Psychologist and educator Fitzhugh Dodson once wrote, “Without goals and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination.”
Goals matter, but they accomplish little without a thoughtful plan. And for Christians, that plan should involve more than increasing net worth, reaching retirement, or achieving financial independence. It should help us consider how God may be i
Budgeting Tips for Faithful Stewardship
“Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds.” - Proverbs 27:23
Most of us no longer measure our wealth in flocks and herds, but the wisdom of Proverbs 27:23 remains just as relevant today: faithful stewardship requires attention.
When we do not know what we have, where it is going, or what it is accomplishing, we cannot manage it wisely. That is where a budget can hel
How Christian Investors Can Combat Human Trafficking with Will Lofland
Human trafficking often thrives in the shadows, hidden within complex supply chains and ordinary commercial activity. But Christian investors are discovering that their influence can help bring exploitation into the light.
Will Lofland, Managing Director of Faith-Based Investing at GuideStone Funds, joined the show today to explain how investors can encourage companies to identify forced labor, pr
Money is a Tool
Most of us do not wake up intending to serve money. Yet financial pressures, ambitions, and fears can quietly begin shaping our choices. Before long, money may influence where we find security, how we measure success, and what we believe will bring us peace.
Jesus speaks directly to this danger in Luke 16:13: “You cannot serve God and money.”
Money was never meant to be our master. But when it is
What You Need to Know About IRAs
An individual retirement account, or IRA, can be a valuable tool for long-term saving. But like any financial tool, it needs to be understood and used wisely.
Proverbs 18:15 says, “An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”
That’s good wisdom for every area of life, including how we manage money. As stewards, we don’t want to make financial decisions simply
Using Home Equity to Reduce Taxes in Retirement with Harlan Accola
Your home may be more than a place to live in retirement. For some homeowners, it can also become a strategic financial resource—one that may help manage taxable income, protect investments during market downturns, and create greater flexibility around retirement withdrawals.
Harlan Accola, who leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage, joined the show today to explain how a reverse mor
How to Cultivate Generosity in Your Family with Sharon Epps
Generosity can begin with a simple gift, but when it becomes a family rhythm, its impact can last for generations.
Most parents want their children to grow into generous adults—people who see what God has entrusted to them as something to be stewarded for His purposes and the good of others. But generosity rarely develops by accident. It is cultivated over time through example, experience, and int
Financial Virtues Series: Fortitude (Courage) with Dr. Craig Bartholomew
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9
Biblical courage is not bravado or self-confidence. It is faithfulness rooted in the presence and promises of God.
That kind of courage matters in every area of life—including the way we handle money. Following Christ may require us to give when we would rather
Why Shared Values Matter in Financial Advice
The right financial advisor can help you plan for the future. But the right kind of counsel can do something more: help you stay anchored to what matters most.
When we seek financial guidance, we’re not simply looking for information. We’re looking for direction. And for believers, that direction should be shaped by God’s Word—not merely by the market.
Money decisions are never just financial. The
Budgeting 101 for College Students with Dr. Kelly Rush
College students may be experts at pulling off last-minute study sessions, but when it comes to managing money, cramming simply does not work.
The financial habits students develop during college can shape their decisions for years to come. Dr. Kelly Rush, a Finance Professor, Division Chair, and Financial Planning Program Coordinator at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, says this season offers st
How One Ultrasound Can Change Everything with Dan Steiner
For a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy, one appointment can open the door to practical support, renewed hope, and the life-changing message of the gospel.
Dan Steiner, Founder and President of PreBorn!, joined the show today to explain how the ministry partners with pregnancy clinics across the country to serve women in crisis, protect unborn children, and introduce families to the hope found i
God’s Design for a Financially Healthy Marriage with Dr. Art Rainer
Few things reveal the strength of a couple’s unity quite like money. Financial decisions touch nearly every part of married life—from daily spending and long-term planning to generosity, security, and the future.
But money does not have to remain a source of tension. When couples approach their finances with transparency, shared purpose, and a biblical understanding of stewardship, money can becom
Financial Virtues Series: Justice (Righteousness) with Justin Lonas
When many people hear the word justice, they think of courtrooms, laws, or political debates. Those ideas are part of justice, but Scripture offers a much broader vision.
Justin Lonas, Senior Director of Foundational Products and Regional Partnerships at the Chalmers Center, helps churches and ministries think biblically about poverty, generosity, restoration, and justice. He joins the show today
God Owns It All
What if the greatest shift you could make in your financial life didn’t begin with a new budget, a better investment strategy, or a higher income—but with surrender?
We don’t often think of surrender as a financial word, but it lies at the heart of biblical stewardship. When we embrace the life-changing truth that God owns everything, it transforms how we live, give, plan, and manage the resources
Faithfully Stewarding a Surplus with Rachel McDonough
When God entrusts us with more than we need, the question is not simply “How can we preserve it?” or “How can we grow it?” The deeper question is, “What is this surplus for?”
That question moves stewardship beyond spreadsheets, tax strategies, and investment performance. It takes us into matters of the heart, family, calling, and purpose. And for many families, that is where stewardship becomes bo
How Money Can Do Good in Your Marriage with Matt Bell
Amos 3:3 asks, “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” In context, the prophet is speaking of Israel’s relationship with God. But the principle also reminds us of something important for marriage: a husband and wife cannot walk together well unless they are headed in the same direction.
That is especially true when it comes to money.
For many couples, finances become a source of t
Financial Virtues Series: Temperance (Self-Control) with Pierce Taylor Hibbs
What if self-control isn’t mainly about saying no, but about keeping Christ at the center of what we desire?
Money has a way of revealing what our hearts are chasing. Our spending, saving, giving, and borrowing decisions often tell a deeper story about what we love, what we fear, and what we believe will satisfy us. That’s why biblical temperance is about far more than discipline or willpower.
In
Do Not Be Anxious About Tomorrow
The birds don’t gather into barns. The lilies don’t spin their own clothing. Yet Jesus says both have something to teach us about trust.
Financial fear often begins when we realize how much we cannot control. We can plan wisely, save diligently, and prepare carefully—but tomorrow still belongs to God.
That’s why Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 offer such deep comfort for anxious hearts.
When Worry Feels
Contentment in Every Season with Jeff Manion
The world constantly tells us we need just a little bit more. A better home. A newer car. A bigger savings account. A longer vacation. But what if real contentment isn’t found in having more but in learning to need less?
That’s the heart of today’s conversation with Jeff Manion, Teaching Pastor of Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and author of the article “Discovering the Power of Conte
Back To School Smarts with Crystal Paine
It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is almost here. For many families, that means new schedules, new supplies, new clothes, and plenty of new expenses.
But the start of a school year doesn’t have to bring financial stress or household chaos. With a little planning, wise budgeting, and prayerful preparation, families can begin the year with greater peace and purpose.
Crystal Paine,
Overcoming Financial Unrest with Elizabeth Brickman
Corrie ten Boom once said, “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you’ll be at rest.”
That truth speaks directly to the way many people feel about money. When money becomes the place we look for peace, security, or identity, financial unrest is never far behind. And while it may seem like more money would solve that unre
Why More People Are Turning to Credit Counseling with Neile Simon
Inflation has cooled from its recent highs, but for many households, the financial strain has not disappeared. Over the last several years, families have faced rising costs for groceries, insurance, housing, utilities, and other everyday needs. And for many, credit cards became the tool they used to make ends meet.
Neile Simon, a Certified Credit Counselor and Director of Strategic Partnerships at
Financial Virtues Series: Prudence (Wisdom) with Dr. Greg Forster
“The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.” — Proverbs 19:8
Wisdom doesn’t just shape what we believe. It shapes how we live—including how we handle money.
That’s why prudence has long been considered one of the cardinal virtues. It’s not a word we use every day, but it speaks directly to the way Christians make decisions, set priorities, manage res
Stewarding Retirement
Psalm 92:14 says of the righteous, “They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green.”
That’s a beautiful picture of faithfulness across every season of life. And it gives us an important reminder: when it comes to retirement, Scripture invites us to think beyond escape.
For many people, retirement is pictured as the finish line. Work hard, save diligently, invest wisely, and
What True Freedom Really Means
As our nation celebrates Independence Day and marks the 250th anniversary of our founding, it’s worth pausing to thank God for the freedoms we enjoy. We have the freedom to worship, work, give, speak, serve, and live with opportunities many people around the world do not have.
Those are gifts worth receiving with gratitude.
But Scripture points us to a freedom even deeper than national liberty. Fo
Boasting in God, Not Wealth
In The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis wrote, “Prosperity knits a man to the world. He feels that he is finding his place in it, while really it is finding its place in him.”
That is a sobering warning. Prosperity can be a blessing from God, but it becomes dangerous when it begins to shape our identity. Wealth itself is not the problem. The danger comes when our possessions begin to speak for us—whe
Before You Borrow with Ron Blue
Debt always costs more than the interest rate.
It can affect your budget, your marriage, your margin, and even your ability to respond freely when God leads. That doesn’t mean borrowing is always wrong. But it does mean Christians should approach debt carefully, prayerfully, and with wisdom.
Ron Blue, a pioneer in biblically wise financial planning and co-founder of Kingdom Advisors, joined the sh
6 Financial Choices That Can Shape Your Future
1 Corinthians 4:2 says, “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”
Faithful stewardship does not happen by accident. The choices we make with money can either create unnecessary pressure or help us manage God’s resources with wisdom, margin, and faithfulness.
Here are six financial choices that can help us steward well what God has entrusted to us.
1. Spend With a Plan
Pro
The Risks of Credit Card Churning
Credit card rewards can look like easy money, especially when you hear stories of people earning flights, hotel stays, and cash bonuses simply by opening new cards. But one increasingly popular strategy—known as credit card churning—may carry more risk than reward.
As Christians, we’re called to think about financial tools with wisdom, not just ask whether something is technically allowed or poten
Are You Ready for Retirement?
Do you know whether your retirement plan is on track, or are you simply hoping it is?
Whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, it’s wise to pause and take a closer look at your plan today. A retirement checkup can help you know where you stand, identify potential gaps, and make adjustments before small issues become major problems.
Many people know they should be saving, but the
Giving Now, Not Later with Cody Hobelmann
It’s easy to assume generosity will grow over time. We tell ourselves we’ll give more after we earn more, save more, pay off debt, or reach a certain level of financial security. But what if waiting causes us to miss something God wants to do today?
That’s the question Cody Hobelmann invites us to consider. Cody is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®), and co-founder
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