The Cost and Blessing of Commitment
October 16, 2023
00:54:12
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.
Staying in shape requires willpower. Finishing a college degree involves determination. And achieving your goals takes a lot of hard work. In other words, success generally takes commitment—and the same concept applies to our finances. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about what happens when you make a commitment to follow biblical financial principles. Then, he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.
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To be a good steward, you need to be on the lookout for ways to save money so you can hang onto it and have more available to use for God’s purposes and His glory. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain 3 ways you can lose money that you’ll want to avoid as you practice good stewardship. Then, he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month, so it will be a great time to show your gratitude for the shepherds the Lord has given you—those who lead your local congregation and help cultivate your spiritual growth. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Brian Kluth to share 3 steps you can use to bless your pastors and church staff next month. Then Rob answers your calls and financial questions.
If you own stocks and the market is a bit overpriced, you probably don’t really mind. But if it’s wildly overpriced, what does that tell us about its prospects in the future? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Mark Biller about measuring the market’s valuation. Then Rob and Mark answer your questions about investing
There’s a financial tsunami coming, but it’s not what you might expect. And it’s not about debt. Instead, it’s a tidal wave of wealth. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about how analysts predict that by 2030, the Boomer generation will transfer an immense amount of assets to their children. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.
Two become one in marriage—but what does that mean, exactly, when it comes to investing? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Rachel McDonough to explain the benefits of both husband and wife engaging in the process of investing. Then Rob will answer your calls about various financial topics.
More stress doesn’t always equal higher salary, and if you bring home the stress along with the salary, is it even worth it? If your stress follows you home, maybe it’s time to re-think the purpose of your work. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will share what it looks like to “work as unto the Lord.” Then, he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
