Faith & Finance

Mark 4:19 says, “The cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.” Jesus’ warning in the Parable of the Sower teaches that the love of money makes us useless to the Kingdom of God. Today on MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will talk about that and take your calls.

It’s easy to think that having more money will solve your problems, but God’s Word says that wisdom is far more valuable than even gold. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Jim Newheiser about how wisdom is better than money. Then Rob will tackle your calls and questions on different financial topics.

In Proverbs 31, we find a description of the excellent wife, who wisely chose investments that benefitted her family and others. But what can we learn from her example today? On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Cole Pearson about how we can all be excellent investors. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.

Did you know there’s one number that can save you a lot of money? And you might be surprised it’s not how much is in your paycheck or bank account. Instead, we’re talking about your credit score. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will explain how a good credit score can be as good as money in the bank. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

Benjamin Franklin said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase, but you may not realize that it’s also a crucial insight into good money management. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will explain how saving is a critical part of wise stewardship. Then he’ll take your calls and questions on various financial topics and later Bob Doll will join the program to discuss post-Thanksgiving markets.

Today is one of the busiest Christmas shopping days— Black Friday. Will you stay in the black or go into the red? With all of the sales hoopla it’s easy to think some deals are just too good to pass up, so out comes the plastic. Today on MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will talk with Neile Simon about staying out of credit card debt over the holidays. Then he'll answer a variety of financial questions.

English statesman Francis Bacon once wrote, “Money is a great servant but a bad master.” The sentiment there is that while money itself is neither good nor bad, it’s also not neutral. We control it or it controls us. Today on MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will talk about how you can make money a great servant. Then he'll answer your calls on a variety of financial topics.

The story of the Widow’s Oil in 2 Kings 4 reveals a miracle of provision. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will tell us what we can learn from this and how to apply it to our lives? Then he’ll answer some questions on various financial topics.

Raising children and managing money are always a challenge but even more so for the single parent. The U.S. has the dubious distinction of being a world leader in single parent households. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West has some advice for single parents including how to stay on budget and save for emergencies. Then he’ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics.

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Jesus’ instruction to His disciples in John 16:33 is a strong reminder that we live in a fallen world. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will remind us that as followers of Christ, we too will experience hard times - but the Bible tells us how to overcome them. Then he'll answer your calls and questions on any financial topic.

On the long list of words that don’t sound like much fun, discipline is certainly included. But is that really a fair assessment, considering the benefits that come from discipline? On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will remind us that although it may not be fun, we all need discipline—especially with our finances. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

Having a good marriage takes commitment and lots of work. And if you’re part of a blended family, it may take a bit more work to make things good. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Ron Deal and Greg Pettys to talk about a great tool for second marriages called The Togetherness Agreement. Then we'll open our phone lines for your questions on any financial topic.

Do you like to plan and set goals? Are you someone who likes to help others arrange their finances using a biblical worldview? If so, there’s a whole new career field for you to consider. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Kurt Cornfield of Liberty University to talk about their new Christian Financial Planning program. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.

If you climbed off the Wall Street roller coaster and pulled out of the market before your portfolio could “crash and burn,” you might be in search of a place to put your money. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk to Mark Biller about an option you may want to consider. Then we'll open our phone lines for your questions on any financial topic.

If there was a secret that could not only change your finances, but also your life, would you be interested in learning it? If your answer is yes, then join us for today's MoneyWise on AFR, and Rob West will share a life changing secret related to the foundational teachings of Christian stewardship. Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics and then Bob Doll will join the program to discuss the stock market.

Jesus gave us the Lord’s Prayer as an example to use when bringing our needs to God. But if we’re not careful, we can easily skim over the part of it that talks about asking for provision. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will remind us that God is our provider and we’re to ask Him to provide for our needs. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics and later Jerry Bowyer joins the program to talk about the stock market and cryptocurrency.

As followers of Christ, we are called to be good stewards and to manage God’s resources well. But we’re also called to help those in need. So, what’s the best way to accomplish both? On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Art Rainer to talk about a new program that addresses both of those goals. Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on any financial topic.

In Matthew 5, Jesus tells His disciples, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” We have that same calling today as followers of Christ - to share the good news of the Gospel wherever we go, including at work and in the business world. Today on MoneyWise on AFR, Rob will share some advice to help you do that. Then he’ll answer your questions on a variety of financial topics.

You’ve heard the saying, “You have to spend money to make money.” We usually think that spending money to make it involves a business, but it applies to folks working for a paycheck too. Today on MoneyWise on AFR, Rob will talk about what it really costs to earn that paycheck. Then he’ll answer your calls and questions on any financial topic.

Statistics can often be useful, but sometimes they’re just plain scary—especially when they’re stats about identity theft. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will share some stats that should have us all concerned and ready to take steps to guard ourselves against this growing type of fraud. Later Bob Doll joins the program to talk the election and markets and Rob will answer your calls and questions on a variety of financial topics.