Faith & Finance

Do you use a credit union? Or have you never considered using one?

Credit union members know their advantages, and 120 million nationwide can’t be wrong. Aaron Caid joins us today to discuss the pros and cons of credit unions (and spoiler alert: there aren’t many cons).

Aaron Caid is the Chief Marketing Officer at Christian Community Credit Union, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. 

What are the “pros” of joining a typical credit ...

We’d like to think that our actions are always pleasing to God and certainly don’t offend Him…but we also know that isn’t always true.

Christians are called to do good works so the world will see them and God will be glorified. So it shouldn’t surprise us that God takes stinginess and generosity personally. Randy Alcorn joins us today to discuss this.

Randy Alcorn is a New York Times bestselling author of over 60 books on Christian L...

We tend to think that wealthy individuals always make the right financial decisions, but is that always the case? 

The truth is that people with a high net worth can sometimes make financial mistakes just as easily as the rest of us and perhaps with even worse consequences. Cole Pearson shares five of them today.

Cole Pearson is the President of Investment Solutions at OneAscent, a family of companies seeking to help people align the...

Proverbs 27:12 reads, “The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.”

The word “insurance” isn’t in the Bible, but it does say that it’s wise to protect your financial holdings—and insurance is one way to do that.

Understanding Essential Insurance Policies

Insurance is a fundamental aspect of financial planning. For most of us, unless we have vast wealth diversified across numerous investm...

“She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” - Proverbs 31:28

The True Value of Motherhood

As we approach Mother's Day, it's a great time to reflect on mothers' immense value to our lives, beyond their immeasurable emotional and spiritual support. While it's clear that a mother's contributions are pricele...

What would you say is the most generous act of all time? If you said “The Cross,” you’d be correct.

Jesus gave His life so we may spend eternity with Him. We must only have faith in Him as our Lord and Savior to receive this gift. Art Rainer joins us today with thoughts on what the Cross reveals about generosity. 

Art Rainer is the founder of the Institute for Christian Financial Health and Christian Money Solutions. He is a regular ...

In Matthew 10:16, Jesus called us to be wise as snakes and gentle as doves. But can we be gentle and wise when standing up for biblical principles and our voting rights as investors?

It’s the annual shareholder meeting season for public corporations, meaning companies will hear about their policies from investors. Jerry Bowyer joins us today with a biblical perspective on corporate engagement.

Jerry Bowyer is the President of Bowyer ...

The dictionary defines poverty as having little or no money or possessions…and no means of getting them. 

That definition of poverty is undoubtedly true, as far as it goes, but is there more to poverty than a lack of resources? Brian Fikkert certainly thinks so and joins us today to discuss it. 

Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Develo...

May brings a flurry of activities—graduations, sports playoffs, and school events—that, while meaningful, can also lead to overwhelming stress. In our busy world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle, often driven by societal pressures to do more, buy more, and be everywhere at once.

Colossians 2:8 reminds us not to be swayed by the "hollow and deceptive philosophy" that glorifies materialism over spiritual values. We are often ...

The summer home buying season is straight ahead. Will sellers get a break on real estate commissions?

The National Association of Realtors recently shocked the industry by dropping its 6% sales commission. What does that mean for home sellers this summer? Dale Vermillion fills us in today.

Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze: The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home. This book covers everything you need to...

Okay, before we get into the specific money wasters, there’s a general principle you should be aware of…if you’re buying things that provide only a temporary sense of satisfaction, you’re probably wasting money. It doesn’t matter what it is—if it’s unnecessary and you grow bored with it, it was a waste of money. Check your closets for examples.

I’m not saying you should take a “vow of poverty.” The Lord wants us to enjoy the resourc...

Malachi 3:10 says, “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.” 

God isn’t just telling us to test Him with our giving—He’s challenging us to test Him. “Do it and see what I will do.” 

Why do you think many Christians are reluctant...

The Difference Between Online Banking and Online Banks

These days, you can do online banking with almost any brick-and-mortar bank or credit union, although features and services will undoubtedly vary from one financial institution to another.

Of course, online banks have no brick-and-mortar branches. They’re online-only, except for the ATM networks they use, all transactions with them are online. 

Okay, that’s the difference...

God Owns Everything

Now, to be sure, the message that God owns everything—and we don’t—is something we need to hear repeatedly. That’s probably why the Bible repeats this teaching several times.

Job needed reminding. 

Job 38:1-5 reads, “Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: ‘Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Dress for action like a man; I will question you, and you make it known ...

At the most recent Kingdom Advisors Conference, John shared an incredible story about some friends of his and an inheritance decision they made:

“I’ve got some friends who are a super sharp young couple in their 30s. His Father shared that he was about to give them a vast, multi-million-dollar inheritance. Amazing! But they had been reflecting carefully on money and faith for months.

They said, ‘We are so grateful for this, but we’re...

The Playbook for Chronic Anxiety

It's generated by assumptions, expectations, false beliefs, and false needs. So, if we can uncover false needs, we can learn to die to them and relax into God's sovereignty. This is a compelling way to grow in our relationship with faith. We can use our anxiety triggers to open our souls up to God's presence. 

What is an assumption you hold about yourself that's unreasonable? 

If you’...

The Power of Trust

• Proverbs 3:5-6 says: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

This establishes our role as stewards and God as the owner, which gives us the freedom to look to Him for His plans for our money and not worry about our plans.

The Power of Focus

The power of focus is to ask God what the ...

What does Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls do? 

They are Buckner International's largest humanitarian aid project. Their mission is to follow Jesus' example by serving vulnerable children, families, and seniors. One way they do that is through partnerships like Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls, where they come alongside believers in churches, businesses, and families throughout the U.S. to provide new shoes for children worldwi...

What options and rates do Christian Health Ministries offer?

CHM is not health insurance, but medical cost-sharing, and nonprofit, enabling us to keep member costs down. CHM shares 100% of eligible medical bills, over $10 billion since its founding in 1981. Here are some of the plan costs to start (for individuals):

• Bronze, $92 per unit, per month 
• Silver, $138 per unit, per month
• Gold, $240 per unit, per month
• Senior Share...