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.
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.
When we invest our hard-earned money, we naturally seek a financial return—but could there be other rewards as well? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Finny Kuruvilla will join Rob West to explore the deeper impact of aligning our investments with our values. Then Rob will tackle some financial questions.
There’s a saying, “The best time to plant a tree is right now.” So, does that same logic apply to inheritances? Well, it just might in some cases. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Harlan Accola will join Rob West to discuss if there is a benefit to giving your kids an early inheritance and he’ll explain a vehicle you can use to accomplish that. Then Rob will tackle some financial questions.
Jesus taught His disciples about the cost of discipleship and the value of the soul in contrast to worldly gains. But the question remains today: is there a spiritual cost to achieving financial success? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome John Rinehart to explore how financial success can lead to spiritual failure.
“Well done, good and faithful servant…” are the words every believer longs to hear. That’s why it’s important to regularly reflect on how we’re stewarding the resources God has entrusted to us. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rachel McDonough will join Rob West to share three key Scriptures and prayers to help guide us in faithful stewardship. Then Rob will answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
C.S. Lewis once said, “You are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream.” Retirement from your regular job one day will give you the opportunity to find a new way to serve the Lord. But along the way, you can make mistakes that may slow the process down. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will go over a few so you can avoid them. Then Rob answers calls on a variety of financial topics.
Millions of people around the world need the basic necessities of life, but even more importantly—they need the Gospel. One organization is helping them receive both. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Kelly Miller to share an impact report from Cross International. Then Rob will tackle a few financial questions.
When it comes to finances, and especially investing, it’s important to get the big moves right. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Mark Biller will join Rob West to go over some big investing moves that need special attention. Then they will answer questions on financial planning and investing.
As the saying goes, you don’t need to be wealthy to start saving—but you do need savings to build wealth. And the higher the yield, the faster your savings can grow. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will explore high-yield savings accounts and whether these rates are here to stay. Then he'll answer questions on various financial topics.
We’re called to be good stewards of God’s resources, but being financially faithful amid the busyness of modern life isn’t easy. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how you can stay faithful in managing your money amidst the busyness of life. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
In the book of Matthew, the Parable of the Talents explains how one servant buried what he was given by his master. And while failing to invest was a big mistake, his real failure ran much deeper than that. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about how our understanding of God shapes our stewardship. Then he’ll answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
A strong marriage is a blessing—but it also takes intentional effort, especially in a blended family. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk with Ron Deal and Greg Pettys about a valuable resource for those in second marriages who are seeking to handle their combined finances in a way that honors God. Then Rob will tackle some financial questions.
Would you like to rethink your approach to money? Six powerful principles can shift your focus from the temporal to the eternal when it comes to your finances. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Randy Alcorn to help us understand the Treasure Principle. Then Rob will answer questions on various financial topics.
Scripture tells us clearly that God owns everything, and we are merely stewards of what He has entrusted to us for a season. And part of good stewardship is knowing when you have enough. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Cody Hobelmann to discuss how you can establish your first financial finish line. Then Rob will answer questions on various financial topics.
Many people would consider frugality to be a Christian virtue, and they often equate it with good stewardship. But are they really the same? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how frugality and stewardship differ in several ways. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
Despite living in an era of unprecedented wealth, many individuals and families continue to struggle with meeting basic needs like food and shelter. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Brian Holtz to discuss a new resource designed to help communities in need. Then he’ll answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
They’re not listed on stock exchanges, yet private market investing opportunities are becoming increasingly popular. So, what are private markets and how do they work? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Cole Pearson to explain what they are, why you might want to consider making them a part of your portfolio, and how you would go about it. Then Rob will tackle a variety of financial questions.
A vocal minority of health insurance policyholders are frustrated with their insurers for any number of legitimate reasons. If you’re in this group, you don’t want to miss today's Faith & Finance on AFR, when Rob West will welcome Lauren Gajdek to share details about an efficient, affordable alternative to health insurance. Then Rob will answer questions on various financial topics.
Paying off debt is always a good thing. But paying it off before retirement is one of the best financial moves you’ll ever make. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk about carrying debt into retirement and how you can avoid it. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
The financial principles found in scripture are true for everyone, and yet men and women have different perspectives on money. So how do wise women manage the resources God entrusts to them? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Miriam Neff to share 8 habits of wise women managing money. Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics.
As Baby Boomers age, it’s estimated they’ll leave a tidal wave of wealth to their heirs, perhaps as much as $68 trillion by 2030. But is the next generation ready for that wealth? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about handling inheritance with wisdom. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.