AFR.net - 3 Myths About Wealth that Christians Believe (2024)

If you own a timeshare, it may have seemed like a good idea at the time you bought it, but now it seems like just another budget buster weighing you down. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West talks about your options for getting out of a timeshare. Then Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.

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The Bible contains many accounts of God providing miraculously for His people, but none are more fascinating than the story of the Widow’s Oil found in 2 Kings. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Sharon Epps to unpack the story of the Widow’s Oil and how we can apply its teaching about God’s provision to our lives today. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

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We all must make decisions about where we will give from our limited resources. So, a good question for us to ask is, does it matter to God where we are giving? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes David Wills to talk about if God cares where we give. Then Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

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Myths can be persistent things. And the investing world has its share of myths that persist to this day. But there are ways to distinguish the truth when it comes to your finances. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West talks with Rachel McDonough about 3 myths about wealth that Christians believe but shouldn’t. Then Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.

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If you hear FaithFi on the radio, visit our website, and use the FaithFi app, then you have an idea of what FaithFi is all about. But what are the mission and goals for the future? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Chad Clark to share why FaithFi exists and what they are striving to accomplish in the future. Then Rob answers some questions on various financial topics.

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It’s said that we learn the most from mistakes, not success. But is that something you want to experience with your retirement savings? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Mark Biller joins host Rob West to share his insights and help you avoid some of the most common retirement-planning mistakes. Then Rob takes listener calls and financial questions.

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There’s a well-known verse in Proverbs 22 that urges us to train up our children in the way they should go. And it applies to managing money as much as anything else. But how should Christian parents train up their children to be good stewards? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West shares some great insights on financial discipleship for families from Brian Holtz. Then, Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.

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Faithful stewardship requires us to make wise financial decisions, manage and grow assets, and protect our families from hardship. Are you ready if you’re suddenly disabled or incapacitated? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Valerie Hogan to share a checklist to prepare you for managing your assets after a disability. Then Rob answers questions on a variety of financial topics.

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ID: 82286

You’ve been a careful steward, working hard, saving your money, and spending wisely. You may have even reached a point where you can live comfortably and afford the things you need. So, now what? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk about having a surplus—from a biblical perspective. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.

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These days, too many of us are physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially overloaded. So, what can we do to gain freedom from all these stressors in our lives? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will look at rest from a biblical perspective. Then he’ll take some calls and answer various financial questions.

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We all want our plans to succeed, but what does the Lord want? And how can we tell if we are on the same page with God when it comes to our financial plans? Join us for today's Faith & Finance on AFR when host Rob West will talk about achieving your financial goals, while doing God’s will—all at the same time. Then he’ll answer some calls about various financial topics.

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Knowing where and how to give to God’s Kingdom can be a challenge for any individual. But that’s even more true for married couples. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Bob Doll to explain that agreeing with your spouse specifically about giving is just as important as agreeing with them about the rest of your finances. Then Rob will answer calls on various financial topics.

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Some people learn from the mistakes of others. But some people have to be“the others” who actually make the mistakes. Fortunately, you can avoid becoming one of them simply by dodging some common mistakes. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will talk to Ron Blue about some of the biggest financial mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Then Rob will answer some caller questions on different financial topics.

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Based on some estimates, the average household spends an astonishing 40% of its food budget eating out. But should we be spending that much on convenient ways to eat? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West will explain how making changes to your food budget can easily save you a lot of moneyandcalories. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.

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The Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD is one of the most underutilized tax benefits, yet almost 25 million Americans are eligible to take it. But because of their various requirements, more folks might take advantage of this option if they understood them better. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes David Hogan to talk about the ABCs of QCDs. Then Rob takes listener questions on various financial topics.

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Many think that Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived and much of his God-given wisdom is about managing money. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, John Putnam joins Rob West to talk about the 3 Money Moves of Solomon—so you can be just as wise. Then, Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.

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ID: 82180

For many, money is the number one source of stress. But what if you could transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to one of trust and joy? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Dr. Shane Enete to discuss how we can do that. Then Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.

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Home equity is undoubtedly one of our largest assets, with an average of $300,000 of value boosting the bottom line of American homeowners. So, how do the biblical principles of stewardship apply to it? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Harlan Accola joins Rob West to talk about the stewardship of housing wealth. Then, Rob answers listener calls about finances.

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Americans have an average of four credit cards each. But do you really need that many? And is it wise to keep accounts open that you don’t use? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West explains that cancelling credit card accounts you don’t use is a good idea, if you do it properly. Then he answers listener questions on various financial topics.

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In Galatians 6, we are encouraged to not grow weary of doing good. And we know of one Christian ministry that has been doing good for nearly 150 years and shows zero signs of growing weary. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West welcomes Scott Collins to talk about Buckner International and its ongoing efforts to support foster care, adoption, and family outreach. Then Rob answers listener questions on various financial topics.

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