Good Friday Reflections
March 29, 2024
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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.
To sacrifice means to give up something valuable for the sake of something else. Today we pause to reflect on the greatest sacrifice of all, Jesus Christ giving up his life on a Roman cross for our sake. The atoning sacrifice of Jesus on the cross opened the gates of Heaven to all who believe and accept Him as their Savior. None of what we do here would make any sense without that event. Host Rob West will talk about that on today's Faith & Finance on AFR.
Whether to buy a house or go to college are major financial decisions … but so is deciding when to take Social Security. It’s true— tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, are on the line when deciding when to start Social Security benefits. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Eddie Holland to help make the decision easier. Then Rob and Eddie answer listener questions on Social Security.
If you could choose a role model for your life and work, who would it be? That’s a popular question in job interviews, and on today's Faith & Finance on AFR we share our best answer–from the Bible. Host Rob West considers the definition of a “role model” and describes someone from the Bible whose reputation still stands the test of time. Then Rob takes calls on various financial topics.
Disappointment is inevitable, but discouragement is a choice. When things don’t go your way, do you get discouraged? Or even angry? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about a better way to handle financial disappointments. Then he answers listener calls and questions on a variety of financial topics.
Christians will agree that no one but God knows the future, but how then shall we handle that uncertainty, especially the economic uncertainty? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West is joined by Brandon Sieben with some helpful advice. Then Rob answers listener calls and financial questions on a variety of financial topics.
When your kids are little, summers seem long, and you’re ready for school to start again in the fall. But what if your child is finally ready for college? Well, summer doesn’t seem long enough to prepare for such a major transition. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about how to prepare your teenager for college and beyond. Then, he takes calls and answers various financial questions.
In Luke 12, we find Jesus’ challenging parable of the rich fool, which concludes with an invitation to be rich toward God. But what exactly does being rich toward God mean? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Chad Clark joins host Rob West to explore this challenging yet life-giving parable. Then Rob answers questions on various financial topics.
As Christians, we know the Bible tells us to be generous. What some of us may not realize is that God’s Word also instructs us to be hospitable. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Sharon Epps to explain the connection between hospitality and generosity. Then they take your calls on various financial topics.
Pilots always review a preflight checklist before taking off, because the cockpit is one place you don’t want to encounter surprises. Your retirement is another. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Mark Biller to go over your pre-retirement checklist. Then they answer your calls and questions about investing.
Colossians 3:17 says, “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Notice how that verse doesn’t say, “... in some things?” The fact is, we’re to honor and glorify God in all we do, including our investing. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West is joined by Shaun Morgan with some interesting data on Christian attitudes about faith-based investing.. Then Rob answers listener calls on a variety of financial topics.
First Timothy 6:7 reminds us that “…We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” That’s why hearses never have trailer hitches. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will consider a biblical perspective on material possessions. Then he answers a variety of your financial questions.
Luke 12:15 says, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” It’s a verse that challenges us to be “rich toward God.” But how do you become rich in that way? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Carolyn Calupca to share about the brand-new study guide from FaithFi based on the Parable of the Rich Fool. Then he answers some questions on various financial topics.
Within the process of estate planning, wills and trusts are important, but they only apply to your money and possessions—not to you. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West gives some reasons why you also need a Health Care Directive as part of your estate plan. Then he takes some calls on various financial topics.
Are you so busy depending on yourself to make ends meet, that you’re not trusting God to meet your needs? If so, you may be realizing when you leave God out of the equation, things just don’t add up. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about trusting God with your money matters. Then he answers some calls and financial questions.
Did you hear about the guy who had major trust issues? Yeah, turns out his parents didn’t leave him one. Kidding aside, not everyone needs to have a trust in their estate plan. But everyone needs at least a will and some folks might need both. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will go over the “whys” and “wherefores," Then Rob will answer a variety of financial questions.
The Bible is clear that we’ll all be judged one day and will have to give an account of how we've managed the resources God has given us. But do we have a blind spot when it comes to faithfully managing money? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about how choosing faith-based financial solutions can help us be good stewards of God’s resources. Then, he takes calls and answers the financial questions on your mind.
Good stewardship requires that we prepare ourselves financially for the time when the Lord calls us home. So, whether you’re a newlywed, single, or celebrating your 50th year of marriage, you need to be ready. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks about how to prepare for the inevitable. Then he answers your questions on a variety of financial topics.
Are you living a Christian lifestyle with your finances? It’s not about how much or how little you have. Living a Christian lifestyle means you have the right attitude about money. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Ron Blue to explore what the Bible says about the right financial lifestyle for a Christian. Then Rob tackles your calls and questions.
Folks struggling to care for family members with serious disabilities have a powerful tool to help with expenses. It’s called the ABLE account—an acronym for Achieving a Better Life Experience. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Matt Syverson to share everything you need to know about ABLE accounts. Then Rob answers calls and financial questions.
They say the best defense is a good offense … but is the reverse sometimes true? Sometimes, perhaps, the best offense is a good defense … especially when you’re investing during turbulent times. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Brian Mumbert to tell us what that looks like. Then Rob will answer a financial questions on a variety of topics.
