Why Investing in Your Marriage Matters
November 05, 2024
00:54:19
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.
Are you looking for a way to grow your relationship with God, and with your spouse if you’re married? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Dr. Gary Chapman to talk about a great new resource available now to help you enhance your marital and spiritual relationships. Then Rob will answer a few financial questions.
If you’re looking for a financial advisor, you may be asking, “How can I choose someone I can trust, who’s a good fit for my financial situation?” On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share a list of questions to ask a financial advisor before you hire them. Then he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
God’s Word tells us that children should be taught early how to live a wise and righteous life, including how to handle money. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain why it’s especially important to teach kids about the dangers of debt. Then Rob will tackle a variety of financial questions.
With one rate cut from the Fed already on the books and perhaps two more coming before the end of the year, folks are wondering what effect all this will have on their daily costs of living. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Dale Vermillion will join host Rob West to explain what we can expect to see happen with mortgages and home sales. Then Rob and Dale will answer your mortgage and financial questions.
If your income goes up and down, you might find budgeting a bit more challenging. But that doesn’t mean you should skip the process altogether. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will walk you through how to set up a “variable income” budget. Then he’ll answer a variety of financial questions.
The economic waters seem choppy these days, so where is there a safe harbor for your savings that will still give you a good return? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Aaron Caid of Christian Community Credit Union to help you plot a course for your money. Then Rob will tackle questions on various financial topics.
Matthew 6:24 reminds us we can’t serve God and money. It’s a verse that touches on what it means to be a follower of Christ, challenging us to examine what truly governs our lives. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will welcome Taylor Standridge to take a deeper dive into what this verse means for us as Christ followers. Then Rob will tackle a variety of financial questions.
The percentage of Americans over 65 who are still working has doubled since 1980. Of course, many of them are also getting Security benefits. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Eddie Holland will join host Rob West to provide details on how working affects your monthly benefit check. Then Rob and Eddie will answer listener questions on Social Security.
God is worthy of all the praise we can give Him, but that’s not the only reason to be grateful for His blessings. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to share what happens when we rejoice in God’s provision. Then Rob will answer a variety of financial questions.
Health insurance, of course, is a great thing to have, but is it necessarily the best way to pay for your healthcare costs? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Lauren Gajdek will join host Rob West to talk about medical cost sharing and how it just might be a better way for you to take charge of your healthcare. Then Rob will answer a variety of financial questions.
The Federal Reserve has one interest rate cut under its belt, with more expected before the end of the year. So, if you bought a house in the last couple of years, with the pending rate cuts, when will it make sense for you to refinance? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will share some factors for you to consider before refinancing your mortgage. Then he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 Have you ever wanted to take back words, maybe even right after saying them? We often use the phrase, “That came out wrong.” On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Kathleen Edelman joins Rob West today to talk about getting communication right the first time. Then Rob answers a variety of financial questions.
The number of employment scam complaints handled by the Federal Trade Commission is rising dramatically as technology makes conning job seekers easier for online thieves. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will look at ways you can spot these scams and avoid becoming a victim. Then he'll answer a variety of financial questions.
In most situations, paying off the mortgage and becoming debt-free is the right decision, but it may not be possible for everyone. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Harlan Accola to explain why becoming debt free may not be your best financial option, especially if you’re in your golden years and struggling to make ends meet. Then Rob will answer a variety of financial questions.
The Fed is finally cutting interest rates for the first time in four years. So, what does it mean for investors? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Mark Biller will join host Rob West to explain what the recent rate cuts mean for the average investor. Then they’ll answer your investing questions.
Today, dozens of companies sell identity theft protection, so people obviously buy it. But what exactly are they getting, and is it really worth it? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will explore the answer to this question—is identity theft protection necessary? Then he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
Giving is supposed to be a source of great joy for God’s people. But sometimes, we act like it’s just another pain in our wallet. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will point you back to the radical joy of godly generosity. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
One of the enemy’s favorite tools for discouraging Christians is the question, “What if…?” Unfortunately, those “What if” questions lead right down the road to fear. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will remind us that the Bible says God has not given us a spirit of fear. So, we don’t have to let the “What ifs” defeat us. Then, he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
The Bible calls work a gift. But if you have to work more than one job, it might not feel like work is a blessing. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will offer a few practical and spiritual insights for working multiple jobs. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
God is extraordinarily generous, and our churches should be, too. However, helping low-income people often requires going beyond meeting their material needs. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Dr. Brian Fikkert joins host Rob West to talk about how your church can help the poor in ways that lead to lasting change. Then Rob will answer some financial questions.
