Helping without Hurting in Church Benevolence
October 03, 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.
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.
Christians are generous people, as God calls us to be. That means we must also be discerning. We should always give with our hearts out of a passion for advancing God’s Kingdom, but we must also use our heads to strategically choose which organizations or causes receive our financial support. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West is joined by Ron Blue with some advice before you write that check. Then Rob answers questions on a variety of financial topics.
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God’s Word says a husband and wife become one flesh…but it doesn’t say anything about prenups. So, does that mean it’s okay for Christians spouses to have one? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will answer the question—should Christians have a prenup? Then he’ll tackle questions on various financial topics.
So, you’d like to give more, but you feel you have nothing to spare? Good news! If money’s scarce, it doesn’t mean your giving has to be. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will share some ways you can be generous without giving money. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
There are plenty of Christian retirement plans out there, but is retirement itself actually biblical? The answer depends on your definition of retirement and for Christians that should be quite different from the world’s view. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about the Christian view of retirement. Then he’ll answer some financial questions.
At one time, finding someone who shared your Christian values and could give you expert financial guidance was quite a challenge. But today, a nationwide network of Christian financial professionals fills that void. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to explain, “What is a CKA?” Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.
The definition of synergy is two things put together, having an effect greater than the sum of the parts. And it can play a beneficial role in family finances. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Matt Syverson will join host Rob West to explain how an ABLE account can work together with a special needs trust for a person with disabilities. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.
You should have 3 to 6 months’ living expenses in your emergency fund…but what if you can’t get to that money? A scenario like that begs the question—does your emergency fund need an emergency fund? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk about why and how to stash some cash. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
Money problems are always listed among the top reasons that couples divorce. It’s all the more tragic because money problems are fixable. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rachel McDonough will join host Rob West with a 3-step approach to better money and marriage. Then Rob will answer questions on various financial topics.
Many believers would agree that churches should follow the same financial principles that God’s Word provides for individuals. But even within that agreement, there’s still plenty of room for debate. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explore this difficult topic and answer the question—should churches borrow? Then Rob will tackle some financial questions.
We hear from folks all the time who feel that living on a budget cramps their style, hems them in, and makes them feel trapped. But what if the opposite is true? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Brandon Sieben about 5 principles of “freedom budgeting.” Then Rob will answer questions on various financial topics.
Today’s parents have better ways to save for their kids’ college than existed a generation ago. So, are you making the most of your college savings program? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Mark Biller will join host Rob West with the pros and cons of several college-savings programs. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.
Life insurance is the only way most people can provide for their families if they should die unexpectedly. But what happens when you come to the end of the term insurance you signed up for? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will explain what happens when your term life insurance ends. Then he’ll answer questions on various financial topics.
Student loan forgiveness is much in the news these days. It’s on. It’s off. It’s on again…maybe. So, what’s the lesson we can learn here? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Art Rainer about how we’re learning that it’s much easier to avoid student loan debt than to get out of it—it just takes discipline. Then Rob answers questions on various financial topics.
God has promised to provide, and He is ever faithful. Knowing and trusting that is one thing; believing it and living by it is another. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Taylor Standridge and Chad Clark to help us launch a brand-new tool you can use to overcome financial fear and anxiety. Then Rob tackles some financial questions.
We need the bonds we share with family and friends to help us thrive in this world. But those connections all pale in comparison to the significance of our relationship with the Lord. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West gives some practical steps we can all take to draw closer to God and prioritize our relationship with Him. Then he answers questions on various financial topics.
What does it take to succeed? Talk to any successful person, and they’ll probably tell you that it takes hard work and discipline. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explains why working hard at something can pay big dividends, both spiritually and financially. Then he answers questions on various financial topics.
You’ve saved up your down payment and found the perfect house to buy. But have you considered the closing costs you’ll have to pay when you’re signing on the dotted line? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explains about closing costs and identifies which ones are negotiable and which are set in stone. Then, he tackles some financial questions.
A recent survey shows that most parents think they should teach their kids financial literacy; the good news is that many are actually doing it. Still, other parents may not know how to teach this kind of responsibility to their children. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Ron Blue to share how he and his wife, Judy, did just that. Then Rob answers questions on a variety of financial topics.
