The Christian View of Retirement
June 30, 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.
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 the financial questions you want to ask.
Studies show that Christians are generous people, willing to help when we see a need. But do we hide our own needs from others when we could use a helping hand? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how you can ask for help and glorify God at the same time. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
Here’s a question for you—how many things can you do with money? A thousand? A million? A billion? Or would you believe—four? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps who’ll explain there’s only four things you can do with money and why tracking them is a great way to assess your financial health. Then they’ll answer your calls and questions.
Christians are called to help the poor and studies consistently show that we’re generous people, compared to the whole. But does that generosity always mean we’re helping? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Brian Fikkert about when helping hurts. Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics.
If you have a child heading off to college in the fall, time is running out to apply for financial assistance. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as FAFSA) and the submission deadline that is quickly approaching. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.
The Bible has dozens of verses about stewardship. But have you ever wondered where stewardship begins? What is it based on? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Chad Clark and they’ll explore the basis of stewardship and what motivates us to practice it. Then Rob will answer the financial questions you want to ask.
Are you ever tempted to attribute the success you’ve had in your career to your own talents or capabilities? If so, it may be good to remember how the Bible tells us that it’s God who gives us the power to get wealth. On today's Faith & Finance On AFR, host Rob West will remind us we should always thank God for our ability to earn a living. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
Did you know that even financial advisors have financial advisors? It’s true—we all need outside advice from time to time, especially when it comes to managing money. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will help you determine if you need a financial advisor. Then he’ll take your calls and answer the financial question on your mind.
Credit cards are a powerful convenience that can make your life easier—or a lot more difficult—depending on how you use them. On today's Faith & Finance On AFR, host Rob West will talk about 6 essential practices for having a credit card. Then he’ll answer your questions on different financial topics.
The concept of godly contentment isn’t a popular virtue in our materialistic culture. Too often we’re tempted to accumulate more and more possessions. But we can choose something better instead. On today's Faith & Finance On AFR, Rob West will talk about the benefits of choosing contentment. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast…” We’ve all heard that famous “love passage” from I Corinthians 13 at weddings, but can love inform us about the way we should invest? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explore “love guided investing” with Rachel McDonough. Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions.
The book of Proverbs reminds us that we should always seek God’s counsel in our affairs. That’s true, not only for individuals, but for nations as well. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with economist Jerry Bowyer about what happens when a nation ignores God’s plan. Then Rob will take your calls and answer the financial question on your mind.
Do you like helping people get their finances in order? Maybe you have a gift for numbers? If so, then we have some good news for you. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will get an update from Kurt Cornfield about a career path for undergraduate students in Christian Financial Planning. Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.
2 Corinthians 9:6 says, “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” Christians have a calling to be generous. We’re also called to be faithful stewards. So what happens when those two virtues intersect? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about generous stewardship. Then Rob will answer various financial questions.
The Bible never calls borrowing a sin. On the other hand, God’s Word doesn’t have much good to say about debt. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will look at a situation where you might be tempted to borrow—but shouldn’t. Then he’ll answer some calls about various financial topics.
Jesus told His disciples not to boast about their giving, but does that mean all our giving should be done in secret? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk to John Rinehart to find out if there are times when talking about your giving can be a good thing. Then Rob will answer some calls on various financial topics.
In this challenging economy, you may be finding it difficult to stay on budget. But the good news is—managing your money wisely doesn’t have to be complicated. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will offer a few common-sense strategies for saving money on three of your basic budget categories. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.
With all the ups and downs in the market, have you found yourself wondering lately if you should try your hand at investing elsewhere? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Cole Pearson about how to determine if you should stay in the market. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.
Proverbs 28:20 promises a blessing when we put our faith in God. But what exactly does that blessing look like when it comes to investing? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Luke Bolton and explore what’s at the heart of Christian investing. Then Rob will answer questions on various financial topics.
“Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.” Psalm 82:3 That verse teaches that we should help the poor— and orphans especially— beyond simply providing the next meal or a place to sleep. We must also seek ways to lift the destitute out of poverty. Today on Faith and Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Mario Zandstra about that. Then Rob will answer listener questions on various financial topics.
