Faith & Finance

Today Christians are expressing a variety of considerations and needs as it relates to their financial decisions, and there are a growing number of options for them to consider. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk with David Spika of Guidestone, about the financial services they provide. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.

There’s no question that I-Bonds became hugely popular in 2022. But are they still a smart choice for the average investor? On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will give us an I-Bond primer and share the reasons why we should still consider them as an investment option. Then we'll open our phone lines for your questions on any financial topic.

We all know the cost of living has risen this year, but do you know what your personal cost of living is? On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will explain how to calculate your personal cost of living and why it’s important for you to know what it is. Then he’ll answer your calls and questions on various financial topics.

There are ten thousand banks and credit unions these days where you can open an account but not many allow you to directly serve the Kingdom with your savings. Today on MoneyWise on AFR host Rob West will introduce one that does with guest Aaron Caid. The Rob will take your calls and financial questions.

Most people understand that time has value. What a lot of folks don’t understand is just how valuable time really is. Because, if they did, it just might change the way they spend money. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will help us figure out what our time is worth. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

God’s Word has a lot to say about being generous, but it also repeatedly cautions us to be wise in our affairs—especially those related to our finances. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk about how you can be both wise and generous with your year-end giving. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.

Would you invite strangers into your house to pour over your personal financial details? You may not realize it, but if you neglect to create a will for yourself before you die, that’s essentially what you’re doing. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, host Rob West will talk about drawing up your estate plan. Then we'll open our phone lines for your questions on any financial topic.

Educating our children from a biblical worldview is important for Christian parents—not just here in the U.S., but also around the world in countries like Zambia. On today's MoneyWise on AFR, Rob West will talk with Mario Zandstra about how his mission is helping children in Zambia. Then Rob will answer your calls and questions on various financial topics.

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.