Heart for Lebanon
December 21, 2023
00:42:57
Airing live at 9am CST on American Family Radio, Faith & Finance with Rob West, along with special guests and financial experts, aims to provide biblical wisdom on a variety of financial topics as well as answers to call-in questions. Originating in 1988, Larry Burkett, co-founder of Christian Financial Concepts and Crown Financial Ministries, started a question-and-answer radio program with co-host Steve Moore called “Money Matters”. After Larry’s passing and homegoing in 2003, Crown’s other co-founder, Howard Dayton, became the new host and in 2011, Money Matters was transformed into MoneyWise by Howard’s new organization, Compass Finances God’s Way. In 2017, Kingdom Advisors (another organization Larry Burkett co-founded) acquired the MoneyWise radio broadcast ministry and in January 2023 the ministry changed it's name to Faith & Finance. Today, under the leadership of radio host Rob West, Faith & Finance can be found on your favorite podcast platform and on the AFR website and mobile app.
The war in the Middle East isn’t confined to Israel and Gaza. The people of Lebanon are also suffering. Thousands in Lebanon have been displaced by the fighting between Israel and the terror group Hezbollah. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Jack Hibbard to talk about a way you can help and share the love of Christ. Then Rob answers your questions on a variety of financial topics.
This time of year, some folks struggle with a major decision— where to do their year-end giving. If you have money you’d like to give to God’s Kingdom before the end of the year, and you may be swamped with requests, how do you decide where to give? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will be joined by Sharon Epps with some suggestions for your year-end giving. The Rob will answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
You may have decided on your New Year’s resolutions by now … but have you figured out what financial moves you need to make in 2024? Only God knows what the future holds, but that doesn’t mean we can’t prepare for whatever may come. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Mark Biller who has some great suggestions to shore up your finances. Then Rob will answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
According to the Chamber of Commerce, the most popular new year’s resolutions include eating healthier, being more active, and managing money better. Unfortunately, statistics also show that most resolutions will bite the dust…within a month! If you’ve made a resolution to manage your money better this year, how can you be sure to keep it for the long haul? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will help you avoid the pitfalls of resolution failure. Then he will answer a variety of financial questions.
Most people understand that time has value. Maybe that’s why we often use the expression, “spending time.” But what a lot of folks don’t realize is just how valuable time really is. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about leveraging your time so you can use it more productively for your yourself, your family, and God’s Kingdom. Then he answers your calls and financial questions.
Most likely, you’ve seen one of the many film or stage productions of Charles Dickens’ famous book, A Christmas Carol. But did you realize there’s a profound, socio-economic message hidden in the dialogue of that story? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Jerry Bowyer to share the meaning behind this classic Christmas story. Then, Rob tackles your questions on various financial topics.
If you have children, you no doubt want them to become faithful followers of Christ. How exactly do you do that? Whenever you take on an important task— it’s vital to have a plan. That’s certainly true for raising faithful children. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West and Brian Holtz will help you actively disciple your children in a framework you may not have considered. Then Rob takes calls and answers a variety of financial questions.
Division over money can creep into a marriage without the couple being aware of it at first—or at least aware of the danger it can cause. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Art Rainer joins host Rob West to talk about the 6 signs that indicate money is an issue in your marriage. Then Rob answers your calls and questions.
What words do Christians most want to hear? They could only be, “Well done, good and faithful servant …” from Matthew 25:33—that familiar verse relating the master’s pleasure with his faithful steward. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Chad Clark to describe what biblical financial stewardship looks like as we strive to be good stewards in all aspects of our lives. Then, Rob answers some investing questions.
We’re coming up to the end of the year and that means it’s time to make decisions about year-end giving. And as you make those choices, it’s important to understand the power that generosity has, especially within our materialistic society. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West is joined by Randy Alcorn who shares some giving guidelines that will help you fight the temptation of materialism. Then Rob answers your questions on a variety of financial topics.
Christmas is still a few weeks away. So, there’s time to stop, take a deep breath, and get it right this year. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Crystal Paine to share ways you can keep your focus on what’s really important by celebrating a simple Christmas. Then Rob tackles your questions on various financial topics
It’s a great comfort to know that we are never alone when we face uncertainties in this life. We can trust that we have a God Who listens to prayer and will not forsake us. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Sharon Epps about facing the unknown with faith. Then they answer your financial questions on various topics.
The Bible clearly warns against storing up earthly treasure for its own sake and instead calls on us to be rich toward God. So, how can we ensure we’re following this principle? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Ken Boa and Russ Crosson about using biblical leverage with your finances. Then Rob answers your calls and questions.
When considering investing options, bonds are a little mysterious to many people. For example, when interest rates rise, bond prices go down. So, what’s up with that? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Mark Biller to go over some basic facts about bonds and explain these fixed income securities. Then, they answer your investing questions.
Now that it’s December, are you making plans for special year-end giving? If so, there’s a different approach you can consider, which goes beyond writing a check to your church or favorite ministry. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explains how you can do year-end giving from your IRA. Then, he answers some questions on a variety of financial topics.
The U.S. has arguably the most stable stock market in the world, but does that mean it’s always the best? Could we be shortchanging ourselves if we don’t consider international investing opportunities? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Cole Person about the impact of international investing. Then Rob tackles some questions on various financial topics.
For Christian parents, the holiday season often feels like a whirlwind of materialism. We often find ourselves missing the heart of Christmas—which is Jesus! On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West shares a few suggestions for how you can keep Christ in the family Christmas. Then he answers some financial questions on various topics.
Luke 16:11 says, “If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?” In that verse, Jesus reminds us that we are to be faithful stewards, managing His resources to further His kingdom. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Chad Clark about a movement of faithful stewards that you can join. Then Rob answers your calls on a variety of financial topics.
Some investment strategies are active, while others are passive. And investors using the more active approaches often strategize to make higher returns than the rest of the market—a concept referred to as “alpha.” On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks to Shaun Morgan from Eventide about a 4th source of alpha that Christian investors may want to consider. Then, Rob answers your questions on various financial topics.
British author L.P. Hartley wrote, “The past is a foreign country … they do things differently there.” That was certainly true when it came to debt. For much of history, if you failed to repay your creditors, you went to prison, or experienced something even worse. But in some ways, are debtors still imprisoned? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about it, then he'll answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
