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Faith & Finance

Faith & Finance

Faith & Finance is a daily radio ministry of FaithFi, hosted by Rob West, CEO of Kingdom Advisors. At FaithFi, we help you integrate your faith and financial decisions for the glory of God. Our vision is that every Christian would see God as their ultimate treasure. Join Rob and expert guests as they give biblical wisdom for your financial journey and provide practical answers to your pressing financial questions. From budgeting and debt management to investing and stewardship, Faith & Finance

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Boomers Hanging On to Houses

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2024/02/28

BOOMER INFLUENCE ON HOUSING MARKET:The current landscape of the housing market is significantly influenced by baby boomers, particularly in terms of home ownership patterns and inventory distribution.A substantial portion of large homes, defined as those with three bedrooms or more, is owned by baby boomers, who are aged between 58 to 76 years old.In contrast, younger generations, including millennials (ages 26 to 41) and Gen Zers (ages 19 to 25), possess a smaller share of large homes, leading to a

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Update on Lebanon Crisis With Tom Atema

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2024/02/27

WHAT DOES HEART FOR LEBANON AIM TO ACHIEVE, AND HOW HAS THE RECENT FIGHTING AFFECTED THEIR MISSION?Heart for Lebanon creates faith-defining environments for under-resourced families in Lebanon to encounter God and grow spiritually. Recent fighting has expanded the ministry's outreach, particularly aiding families fleeing from conflict zones near the border.Heart for Lebanon aims to provide basic necessities and spiritual guidance to families in Lebanon.Recent fighting has increased the demand for

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Kingdom Impact Beyond Tithes and Offerings With...

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/26

Brandon Pizzurro is President and Chief Investment Officer of GuideStone Capital Management, an underwriter of this program. WHAT DOES SEEING THE WORLD TRANSFORMED THROUGH CHRISTIAN INVESTING MEAN?Seeing the world transformed through Christian investing means stewarding investment resources with intentionality and a faith-driven mindset. Christians approach investing to reflect God's Kingdom, impacting areas like sanctity of life, human dignity, and stewardship of creation.It means stewarding

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Pride in Prosperity

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2024/02/23

THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL: UNDERSTANDING STEWARDSHIP AND PRIDEIn Luke 12:16-18, Jesus tells a parable of a rich man who credits himself for his wealth, planning to build larger barns for his abundant crops, highlighting his self-reliance and pride. BIBLICAL WARNINGS AGAINST PRIDE:1 Corinthians 4:7 questions what we have that we did not receive from God, critiquing the notion of boasting about personal achievements.1 Timothy 6:7-8 emphasizes contentment with what we have, reminding us that we

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What’s Up With Mortgage Rates? With Dale Vermillion

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2024/02/22

Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating The Mortgage Maze: The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT TREND IN MORTGAGE RATES?Mortgage rates are stabilizing, currently fluctuating around 6.25% to 6.5%, expected to gradually decrease over the coming months.Rates have become more stable recently, bouncing around a consistent range.Predictions indicate a potential drop below 6% by the end of the year.Stability and future trends are largely influenced by inflation

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The Dangers of Budgeting With Chad Clark

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2024/02/21

Chad Clark is Executive Director here at FaithFi. WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF HAVING A BUDGET?A budget, while essential for managing finances, comes with potential dangers such as idolizing money, succumbing to pride, and relying more on the budget than on God.Idolizing money can occur when constant monitoring of finances leads to an excessive focus on money instead of God.Pride can emerge from achieving financial goals, leading to self-boasting rather than recognizing God's provision.Relying too

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Marriage and Your Inner Money Manager With Matt Bell

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/20

Matt Bell is the managing editor at Sound Mind Investing and the author of several books on personal finance, including Money & Marriage: A Complete Guide for Engaged and Newly Married Couples. HOW DO INDIVIDUAL TEMPERAMENTS AFFECT MARRIED COUPLES' FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT?Understanding each other's temperament helps couples manage money together effectively since temperament influences how individuals naturally react to financial situations, bringing inherent strengths and weaknesses to money

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Financial Heart Check

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/19

FINANCIAL ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTUNDERSTANDING THE HEART'S ROLE IN FINANCIAL ATTITUDES:Financial attitudes reflect one's spiritual health, as wrong attitudes towards money and possessions stem from the heart, mirroring a broader spiritual condition.Jesus identified the root of evil thoughts, including greed and envy, as originating from the heart (Mark 7:21-23), highlighting the spiritual battle within. THE BATTLE AGAINST SINThe struggle with sinful attitudes like envy, pride, and greed is common, even

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Marriage and the Bottom Line

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2024/02/16

THE DECLINING MARRIAGE RATE AND ITS FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:Studies consistently show that married people fare better financially than single people. Significantly better. But the marriage rate in America continues to fall. The percentage of adults living with a spouse dropped from 52% to 50% over the last decade, continuing a trend that started when 67% of adults were married in 1960.This trend affects millennials significantly, with only 44% choosing to marry, potentially missing out on the

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AI: Boon or Bane With Jerry Bowyer

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2024/02/15

Jerry Bowyer is our resident economist and frequent contributor here FaithFi. IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) A THREAT TO MANKIND, SIMILAR TO SCENARIOS IN SCIENCE FICTION?Humanity cannot surpass God's creation, and AI, being a product of human invention, cannot exceed the intelligence and capabilities God endowed in humans. AI is constrained by the boundaries of human creativity.AI cannot surpass human intelligence as this would imply humans have the capability to create something superior to God’s

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Valentine’s Day With Gary Chapman

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2024/02/14

Gary Chapman is the best-selling author of The Five Love Languages. HOW SHOULD THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES INFLUENCE GIFT-GIVING ON VALENTINE'S DAY?Understanding and applying the Five Love Languages to gift-giving, especially on Valentine's Day, can really enhance the impact of the gesture. If your spouse's primary love language is receiving gifts, then selecting a thoughtful gift becomes crucial.However, for those whose love language is not gifts, recognizing Valentine's Day and making an effort to

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Helping the Kids Buy a House

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2024/02/13

LENDING MONEY TO CHILDREN FOR A HOUSE PURCHASE:Rob discusses the reasons parents might consider lending money to their children for a house purchase, such as reducing the interest the child must pay and helping if the child does not qualify for a mortgage due to debt-to-income ratio issues or insufficient credit history. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the implications of lending versus gifting money, the potential risks involved, and ensuring any loan is legally documented.Parents may

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The Best Investment I’ve Ever Made With Rachel McDonough

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/12

“I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings.” Luke 16:9 Rachel McDonough is a Certified Financial Planner, a CertifiedKingdom Advisor and a regular FaithFi contributor. WHAT IS THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU EVER MADE, ACCORDING TO RACHEL MCDONOUGH?Rachel recounts a story of investing not in stocks or bonds but in a person's life with a simple act of kindness. She met a woman who identified herself as a witch and was

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The Love of Money

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/09

THE DANGERS OF LOVING MONEY AND THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSESome people view money as the source of life's greatest pleasures, equating it with security, success, freedom, and power. However, the Biblical perspective emphasizes trust in Jesus rather than in fleeting worldly possessions. THE PROBLEMS WITH LOVING MONEY:1 Timothy 6:10 warns about the love of money being the root of all kinds of evils, emphasizing the destruction and ruin it can bring.Loving money leads to a life-destroying path marked by

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Giving As an Act of Trust With Art Rainer

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/08

Art Rainer is author of the brand new book, “Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose.” He’s also a frequent contributor here at FaithFi. EVERY SPENDING DECISION IS A SPIRITUAL DECISIONArt Rainer emphasizes Jesus' words that where one's treasure is, their heart will also be.The Bible, with over 2000 verses on money, shows its spiritual significance.Managing money well reflects trust in God's promises and provision.Trusting God with finances is as crucial as

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Helping Your Divorced Daughter With Ron Blue

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/07

Ron Blue is the co-founder of Kingdom Advisors, author of a shelf-full of books on biblical finance, including Master Your Money. HELPING A DAUGHTER WHO'S GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE: WHAT'S THE BEST APPROACH?Support must be dynamic, adapting as circumstances change.Emotional, spiritual, and financial challenges intertwine, requiring sensitive navigation.Equitable treatment among siblings means addressing each child's unique needs, especially in crisis. HOW DID YOU AND JUDY DECIDE ON THE EXTENT AND

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The Housing Market: Rent or Buy?

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/06

IMPACT OF COVID ON HOUSING MARKET AND RENT VS. BUY DEBATEThere’s no question that we’re still feeling the impact of the COVID pandemic. The COVID pandemic significantly disrupted the housing market, increasing home prices and rental rates, making it challenging for first-time home buyers.Also during that time, rental rates also skyrocketed. In the age-old debate, rent vs. buy, things have shifted. CURRENT HOUSING MARKET CONDITIONS:Skyhigh mortgage payments: On average, new mortgage payments are now

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3 Tips for Financial Wellness With Neile Simon

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/05

Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors, and underwriter of this program. WHAT ARE SOME TRIED AND TRUE WAYS TO AVOID DEBT AND PROMOTE FINANCIAL WELLNESS?Neile Simon from Christian Credit Counselors shares key strategies to manage finances effectively, emphasizing the importance of budgeting, reducing debt, and saving for emergencies.Creating or updating a budget is crucial: Most Americans need to revisit their budgets, especially to adjust for inflation. Your

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Banking On Eternal Rewards With Aaron Caid

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2024/02/02

Aaron Caid joins us again today. Aaron’s the Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union, an underwriter of this program. INTEGRATING STEWARDSHIP INTO DAILY LIVING: HOW CAN CHRISTIANS PRACTICALLY APPLY THE CONCEPT OF STEWARDSHIP IN THEIR DAILY LIVESRecent research showed that while Christians understand the concept of stewardship, they often struggle with practical application in daily life.Over 80% of surveyed Christians believe applying stewardship principles positively impacts

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How Much Can You Make On Social Security?

Faith & Finance ·

2024/02/01

DECIDING WHEN TO START RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITSIt's recommended to delay receiving Social Security benefits until Full Retirement Age (FRA) of 66 or 67, as benefits are permanently reduced by about 8% for each year you start taking them before reaching FRA. BREAK-EVEN POINT FOR DELAYING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITSIf you delay receiving Social Security benefits until FRA, it takes nearly 12 years to recoup the money you missed by not taking benefits early. After around age 79, you'll be

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