Laziness vs. Rest
June 14, 2024
00:54:20
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.
These days, too many of us are physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially overloaded. So, what can we do to gain freedom from all these stressors in our lives? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will look at rest from a biblical perspective. Then he’ll take some calls and answer various financial questions.
We all want our plans to succeed, but what does the Lord want? And how can we tell if we are on the same page with God when it comes to our financial plans? Join us for today's Faith & Finance on AFR when host Rob West will talk about achieving your financial goals, while doing God’s will—all at the same time. Then he’ll answer some calls about various financial topics.
Knowing where and how to give to God’s Kingdom can be a challenge for any individual. But that’s even more true for married couples. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Bob Doll to explain that agreeing with your spouse specifically about giving is just as important as agreeing with them about the rest of your finances. Then Rob will answer calls on various financial topics.
Some people learn from the mistakes of others. But some people have to be “the others” who actually make the mistakes. Fortunately, you can avoid becoming one of them simply by dodging some common mistakes. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk to Ron Blue about some of the biggest financial mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Then Rob will answer some caller questions on different financial topics.
Based on some estimates, the average household spends an astonishing 40% of its food budget eating out. But should we be spending that much on convenient ways to eat? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how making changes to your food budget can easily save you a lot of money and calories. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.
The Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD is one of the most underutilized tax benefits, yet almost 25 million Americans are eligible to take it. But because of their various requirements, more folks might take advantage of this option if they understood them better. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes David Hogan to talk about the ABCs of QCDs. Then Rob takes listener questions on various financial topics.
Many think that Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived and much of his God-given wisdom is about managing money. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, John Putnam joins Rob West to talk about the 3 Money Moves of Solomon—so you can be just as wise. Then, Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.
For many, money is the number one source of stress. But what if you could transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to one of trust and joy? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Dr. Shane Enete to discuss how we can do that. Then Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.
Home equity is undoubtedly one of our largest assets, with an average of $300,000 of value boosting the bottom line of American homeowners. So, how do the biblical principles of stewardship apply to it? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Harlan Accola joins Rob West to talk about the stewardship of housing wealth. Then, Rob answers listener calls about finances.
Americans have an average of four credit cards each. But do you really need that many? And is it wise to keep accounts open that you don’t use? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explains that cancelling credit card accounts you don’t use is a good idea, if you do it properly. Then he answers listener questions on various financial topics.
In Galatians 6, we are encouraged to not grow weary of doing good. And we know of one Christian ministry that has been doing good for nearly 150 years and shows zero signs of growing weary. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Scott Collins to talk about Buckner International and its ongoing efforts to support foster care, adoption, and family outreach. Then Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.
The data shows that personal debt is rising, and folks are worried about their financial future. So, what’s the solution? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Neile Simon joins Rob West to talk about the solution to fretting over finances. Then Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.
Do you feel trapped by your finances? Do you find yourself giving in to worldly pressure? Is there a way out of the world’s money trap? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Sharon Epps to explain how to escape the world’s money trap. Then they answer listener questions on a variety of financial topics.
Romans 12:9 says “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.” It may not be intuitive, but this verse is a compelling guide for applying our faith to our investment decisions. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Jason Myhre to tell us how we can love without hypocrisy as we invest our money. Then Rob will answer listener questions on a variety of financial topics.
Do you think of yourself as a generous person? Most of us would like to think we are, but do we know why we’re generous? Jesus told us that it’s better to give than to receive, and Christians as a group are very generous people. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Chris Gabriel to tell us why we’re generous and how to be more so. Then Rob answers questions on a variety of financial topics.
Are you storing up treasures on earth, or in heaven? Are you focused on the temporal, or the eternal? Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 6 that our hearts will always follow what we treasure. So, was he talking about money? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Chad Clark to share some of his insights about this passage from the Sermon on the Mount. Then Rob answers various financial questions.
If you’re concerned that your investments may not align with Christian values, you might be interested in using a “screened” investment. For years, some Christians have chosen to invest in ways that avoid companies involved in unhealthy practices. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Brian Mumbert to talk about areas of moral concern that can be screened out of your investments. Then Rob will answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
Statistics show that many people aren’t saving for retirement. Others may have far more than enough. So, how can we find the right balance? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Brian Holtz to share what Scripture has to say about responsible savings. Then Rob answers questions on a variety of financial topics.
Inadequate savings, faulty assumptions, and high inflation could create barriers to a comfortable retirement. So, what can we learn from recent retirees about how to avoid these pitfalls? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Matt Bell to share some lessons from today’s retirees. Then, Rob answers questions on a variety of financial topics.
Given the current economic situation, we’re all concerned about ways to make our savings grow. But it might be wise to be less concerned about the interest we’re getting on our savings account and more concerned about the interest we’re paying on our mortgages. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explains how you can save a fortune on your mortgage interest. Then he answers questions on a variety of financial topics.
