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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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Financial Potholes that Can Wreck Your Budget

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2023/10/05

So, let’s look at three financial potholes that can wreck your budget. You’ll save money — and a big headache — if you can steer clear of these: 1. SCAMS:New scams are constantly appearing due to technology. Protection Measures:Keep devices updated with antivirus software.Guard your social security number and passwords.Learn more about identity theft at the FTC’s website or call 877-ID THEFT.Be wary of money transfer requests, especially if unverified.Avoid clicking on links from suspicious emails

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Integrity Applying Honesty, Strength, and...

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2023/10/04

INTEGRITY: Beyond "being honest", it also means strength and dependability. CHRISTIANS AND INTEGRITY:Called to be honest, strong, and dependable like a bridge.Represent Jesus to the world.With God's help, Christians persevere through trials.James 1:12 — perseverance under trial. FOCUS ON FINANCIAL INTEGRITY:Your financial behavior reveals a lot about your character.Are you being honest and dependable with your money? HONESTY:Central to integrity.Jesus demands honesty from believers (Luke

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Two Financial Attitudes to Avoid: Greed and Envy

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2023/10/03

Sin springs from the fallen condition of our hearts and separates people from God. Tragically, our world is broken because of this, and the tendency towards evil touches every part of our lives, including our finances.That’s why we need Jesus, right? Today we’ll focus on envy and greed – both of which are on the list of “Seven Deadly Sins”, drawn up by believers in the 4th Century to describe the worst kinds of human desires. ENVY: Defined as a sense of jealousy and wanting what others have.It leads

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5 Types of Loans To Avoid With Howard Dayton

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2023/10/02

Howard Dayton is the founder of Compass— Finances God’s Way and the former host of this program. 0:55 - WHAT'S THE FIRST LOAN TYPE WE SHOULD AVOID?Finance Company loans: High interest rates, large fees, and closing costs.Important to differentiate between interest rate and the APR, as the latter includes additional costs. 1:24 - AND THE SECOND?Payday loans:Viewed as "legalized robbery."Typically have an APR of 390%.Creates a cycle of borrowing due to high interest rates, with borrowers often giving

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3 Ways To Lose Money

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2023/09/29

MAXIMIZING 401(K) CONTRIBUTIONS:Not contributing enough to a 401(k) to receive the maximum employer matching contribution can result in money loss.An additional strategy involves "front-loading" contributions at the beginning of the year to maximize compound earnings, with the annual contribution limit noted as $22,500 (or $30,000 for those aged 50 or older).Caution is advised to maintain contributions throughout the year to secure the employer match effectively. UTILIZING ROTH IRAS:In cases where

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Generosity and Future Generations With Brad Formsma

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/28

Brad Formsma is the author ofI Like Giving and founder of the ministry by the same name. WHY IS LIVING GENEROUSLY IMPORTANT IN TODAY'S CULTURE?Living generously is crucial because we are created in God's image, and He demonstrates incredible generosity.God's generosity is evident in His act of creation, sending Jesus, and gifting us with the Holy Spirit.Recognizing that we are made in God's image should inspire us to live generously. HOW CAN PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION ABOUT

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3 Biblical Principles for Debt With Sharon Epps

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/27

[1:00]"Live, give, owe, and grow" are principles that guide our money management, and today we're focusing on "owe" or debt.The Bible doesn't explicitly state that borrowing is wrong, but it does caution that debt can be enslaving and change relationships between borrowers and lenders. [2:14]3 SIMPLE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR HANDLING DEBTRepay what you borrow. Psalm 37:21 teaches, “The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously." Free yourself from debt as quickly as possible

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Financial & Spiritual Lessons for Kids

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/26

HELPING CHILDREN GRASP SPIRITUAL TRUTHS BEHIND THE FINANCIAL ONES [1:07]Age-appropriate lessons include introducing the concept of money and work around age three to five.Spiritual lessons include understanding that God created everything and that work is a gift from God. Gratitude and thanksgiving should be emphasized, as well as the importance of budgeting. The three-jar method (saving, spending, giving) can be introduced around age five.[2:31]Saving for the future and generosity

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Should You Set Up a Legacy IRA?

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2023/09/25

If you’re not familiar with the latest variation of the individual retirement account— it wouldn’t be surprising. It’s only gone into effect this year. ABOUT LEGACY IRAs[0:43]Unlike a traditional IRA, a Legacy IRA indirectly provides income to retirees through a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA).A CGA is an agreement between a donor and a nonprofit organization, where the donor donates assets, and the nonprofit provides regular payments for life based on the donated assets, keeping the assets upon the

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Is Your Bank Unbiblical, Pt. 2 With Aaron Caid

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2023/09/22

Aaron Caid is Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union, an underwriter of this program. Again, this is part two of our discussion. Please give us a brief recap of what your survey revealed and how folks feel about banks that don't share their values.Over 30% of Christians surveyed in a recent study considered switching banks in the last year.One of the top three reasons for switching was misalignment with Christian values. More than 60% of respondents care deeply about

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Working Multiple Jobs

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/21

God created human beings for work, emphasizing its importance throughout the Bible for personal growth and God's glory.Adam and Eve were given the responsibility of caring for the Garden of Eden, showcasing that work was a gift to maintain their relationship with God.Despite the challenges brought about by sin, the desire for meaningful work persists within people.Many individuals are working multiple jobs, influenced by financial constraints, with more than 7.7 million workers in such situations as

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3 Steps to Bless Your Pastor With Brian Kluth

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/20

“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:15Brian Kluth is a best-selling author of several books on generosity. He was a pastor himself for 10 years and is now the national spokesman for the annual Bless Your Pastor initiative, which is organized by the National Association of Evangelicals. Tell us about the three-step program for blessing pastors and church staff.The three steps are:1. Download free materials for your church

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Measuring the Market’s Valuation With Mark Biller

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/19

Mark Biller is executive editor at Sound Mind Investing.Mark recently published an article in the latest SMI newsletter titled “Measuring the Market’s Valuation."Market valuation" refers to the process of assessing the worth or value of the overall stock market or individual stocks within it. It involves determining whether the current prices of stocks accurately reflect their underlying fundamentals, such as earnings, assets, and growth potential. Market valuation is essential because it helps

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A Tidal Wave of Wealth

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/18

First, a hat tip to our friends at The Gospel Coalition for a great article on this topic.By 2030, Baby Boomers are expected to pass nearly $68 trillion in assets to their children, primarily millennials.Millennials are projected to hold five times as much wealth by 2030 compared to today.Concerns arise regarding the impact of declining church giving as Boomers pass away.Smaller and larger churches alike are experiencing a downturn in giving, with even larger evangelical churches seeing a drop

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When Spouses Invest Together with Rachel McDonough

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/15

Start with the differences between how men and women tend to think or approach life.Broad generalities about men and women in relationships don't apply to every couple.Contrasts between men and women: builders vs. beautifiers, risk takers vs. nest builders, task-focused vs. relationship-focused, big picture vs. detail-oriented, factual vs. intuitive, compartmentalized vs. centralizing.Men tend to be the head of the home, and women tend to be the heart of the home.Opposites often attract in couples,

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Working as Unto the Lord

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/14

Some statistics claim that 54 percent of American employees are happy with their jobs. Then again, apparently, 83 percent of us are suffering from work-related stress. So, what does all this mean for you? If work-related pressure is getting you down, what do you do? Quit? Re-train and change jobs? Grit your teeth and keep going?We suggest you step back and ask a different question: As a believer in Christ, why are you working in the first place?The desire to do productive, meaningful work is in

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Following the Money With Jerry Bowyer

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/13

Jerry Bowyer is our resident economist and author of The Maker versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and EconomicsToday, we’re continuing our series on just what a Christian economic worldview should look like and how we can return to God’s plan for a healthy economy.Last time, Jerry told us that we have to see and think clearly and understand that an economic system fits together coherently with cause and effect. We need to see that the God who made man and the God who made

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Helping “the Least of These” with Brad Guffey

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/12

Brad Guffey is Chief Medical Director at Family Legacy Missions International where he specializes in treating infectious diseases. Family Legacy is the ministry changing the lives of around 13,000 orphans in Zambia.They do that through a 4-part program: helping children grow academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The physical and healthcare services that Family Legacy provides to Zambian children have grown tremendously in the last 10 years. Emphasis on pragmatism and efficiency

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Shareholder Advocacy With Chris Meyer

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/11

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11Chris Meyer is Manager of Stewardship Investing Advocacy and Research at Praxis Mutual Funds, an underwriter of this program. What exactly is shareholder advocacy and how does Praxis do it?Many people begin by screening or avoiding certain industries or companies based on their values.Screening is a valid approach but has limited power to create real change.Praxis uses seven different

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Small Business by the Book

Faith & Finance ·

2023/09/08

The past few years haven’t been easy for small businesses in the U.S. The pandemic threw the supply chain, the workforce, and the economy into chaos, forcing many small companies to close their doors, and sending workers home by the millions.But small business owners are nothing if not resourceful, and many of you have pivoted into the new realities with determination and creativity. Of course, as Christians in business, we are called to a higher standard. Colossians 3:23 – 24 says, “Whatever you

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