Faith & Finance

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.

Winter’s high heating bills will soon be here. But did you know you can get money back for making your home more energy efficient? On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will explain about how the new legislation passed this summer will give homeowners significant rebates and tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements. Then Jerry Bowyer will join us to talk the economy and markets and Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.

Studies are showing the very positive influence that gratitude has on the lives of individuals, allowing them to better handle life’s ups and downs. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk about some of the data researchers have collected on the power of gratitude. Then he’ll answer your calls and questions on any financial topic.

You’ve just turned 65 or you're about to. That means you now have to make some important decisions about your ongoing health care. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will explain some options related to Medicare that will provide you with some additional coverage to help meet your health care needs. Then he’ll answer some calls on a variety of financial topics.

We should be concerned about high inflation, rising interest rates, and the Wall Street rollercoaster. But when concern turns to worry, then it becomes a problem. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Jim Newheiser about how God empowers us to overcome worry. Bob Doll will join us and give his take on the recent recovery in the market and where real estate prices are headed. Rob will also answer your calls and financial questions.

There’s no doubt that Wall Street is a scary place these days. So that’s even more of a reason to have a solid investing plan in place and stick to it. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will explain how one group of investors is letting their emotions triumph over long-term planning. Then he’ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics.

Throughout scripture we read about the importance of diligence and find instructions for us to be good stewards of the things God has placed in our care. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will give us some ways that we can be diligent with the money we’ve been blessed with—specifically what we’ve invested in our IRAs. Then he’ll answer some questions on various financial topics.

Do you know if the companies in your investment portfolio are doing good? Or do they conduct business in a way that goes against the principles we find in God’s Word? On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk with Cassie Laymon about a way to ensure your investments honor the Lord. Then Rob will answer your calls on a variety of financial topics.

It’s almost November, and this time of year millions of Americans are going hunting—not for wild game—but for healthcare plans. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Lauren Gajdek of Christian Healthcare Ministries to share about a great alternative way to meet your healthcare costs. Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions.

Most of us make money by working a job. But there is another way to make money — and that’s by putting money itself to work. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will explain that getting your money to earn more money is crucial if you’re going to build a nest egg for the future. Then he’ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics.

If you have a family, life insurance is essential, and term insurance is the best kind. But what’s the best way to buy it? On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will talk about the various ways to purchase term life insurance and how much is a good amount to get. Then he’ll answer some questions on a variety of financial topics.

Some people learn from the mistakes of others. The trick is learning to not be one of the others who are making the mistakes. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will share some of the biggest financial mistakes, so you can learn from them. Then he’ll answer some calls and questions on a variety of financial topics.