Faith & Finance Live
by Moody Radio
Fresh, relevant, and fun, Faith & Finance Live is a daily radio program to help listeners manage their finances in a way that pleases God. Join Rob West for listener interaction, expert guests, and sound advice.© 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute
Episodes
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Giving Circles: The Collaborative Power of Shared Generosity
When believers come together to give with a shared purpose, something powerful happens—not only in the lives being served but also in the hearts of the givers, too. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Lacie Stevens discuss how giving circles can cultivate generosity, connection, and…
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Are We Asking the Right Questions About Investing?
For many Christians, conversations about money often center on one question: “How much should I give?” Faithful stewardship, however, goes further. It includes every resource God has entrusted to us—and how we put those resources to work. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Aimee…
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Should You Be a Landlord?
Owning rental property is like ordering pizza with anchovies. It's not for everybody. There's no question that a rental property can be a lucrative investment, but it's certainly not a passive investment like owning stock. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explores the pros and cons of...
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Raising Up the Next Generation of Kingdom Advisors
Faith & Finance Live is broadcasting from Liberty University! Rob West describes how students are discovering that financial planning can be more than a career—it can be a calling to serve others. Hear how biblical wisdom is shaping their education, preparing them for the workplace, and making a...
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Using Your Investments to Fuel Generosity
Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio. They can also create opportunities for generosity. As the end of the year approaches, you may be thinking about charitable giving. But have you considered giving directly from your investments? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and...
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How Do I Prepare the Next Steward?
Preparing the next steward involves more than updating our estate plan. We spend a great amount of time thinking about how to manage money faithfully. Eventually, however, every steward passes that responsibility to someone else. How, then, do we train the person and put things in order? On the...
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Faith-Based Investing: Separating Fact from Fiction
We may know how our retirement investments perform, but do we know what we support with them? Faith-based investing involves avoiding certain companies while aligning our nest eggs with our Christian convictions. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Mark Regier explore what faithful...
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What If Your Next Steward Is a Ministry?
When you think about leaving an inheritance, you probably envision children or grandchildren. But what if your next steward isn’t a person at all? Leaving a gift to a church or ministry can be faithful stewardship. But choosing where, when, and how to give deserves careful consideration. On the...
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Finances When You're a Widow
Loss can change the way we see almost everything—including money. After being widowed twice, Rachel Faulkner Brown knows firsthand how grief can affect our emotions, our decisions, and even our finances. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rachel joins Rob West to share how financial mistakes and...
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Why God Has So Much to Say About Money
Money can be a wonderful servant—or a terrible master. Money touches nearly every part of our lives. Through Scripture, we realize it also reveals something much deeper: what we treasure, whom we trust, and ultimately, whom we serve. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Randy Alcorn joins Rob West…
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Intentional Giving
When it comes to generosity, many of us struggle with where to give, how much to give, and whether it really makes a difference. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explores why intentional giving isn’t just another financial habit—it’s an act of discipleship that connects our resources to...
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Turning Good Intentions into Generosity
Generosity often begins with good intentions, but how do we turn those plans into action? Many Christians genuinely want to give, but generosity doesn't always happen as purposefully as we'd like. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Kendra VanderMeulen explore how a thoughtful giving...
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Where Have You Placed Your Security?
Proverbs 18:11 says, “The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.” Money can provide real protection—but it can also give us a false sense of security. In 1 Samuel 25, a wealthy man named Nabal learned just how dangerous that can be. On the next Faith…
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Rethinking Open Enrollment
It’s almost health insurance open enrollment time again—but what if you could skip it? For many, this is the time of year to sort through health plans, premiums, deductibles, and coverage for the year ahead. But there are alternatives to traditional health insurance where enrollment is not…
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Choosing Contentment
Our culture is defined by more upgrades, more comfort, and more square footage. Despite all that “more,” so many of us are unsatisfied. That’s because contentment doesn’t come from what’s next—it’s shaped in the heart right where we are. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explains how to...
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Defined by Christ, Not Wealth
Wealth is a gift to steward, but it was never meant to become our identity. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explains why God, through Scripture, points us toward something far more enduring. Our security, significance, and identity are found in God. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith…
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Biblical Wisdom Beats Behavioral Blues
The field of behavioral economics has revealed something the Bible has been telling us for thousands of years. What is that, you say? It’s that we’re not nearly as rational as we think we are— especially when money is involved. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Mark Biller show how...
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Freedom from Borrowing
What if debt isn’t just a financial issue—but a discipleship one? We often view borrowing through a financial lens—rates, payments, and timelines; however, in Scripture, we are invited to see the spiritual implications, too. Debt can shape our freedom, generosity, and ability to respond when God...
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The Transformative Potential of Work
A job can be more than a paycheck—it can open doors to dignity and Kingdom impact. Work isn’t just about earning a living. In God’s hands, work becomes a way to transform lives and strengthen entire communities. On the next Faith & Finance Live, April Tam Smith joins Rob West to share how...
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How to Save for Major Purchases
One of the simplest ways to stay out of credit card debt is to save up for major purchases before you make them. When you plan for expenses you know are coming, you can pay with money you already have instead of borrowing from tomorrow’s income. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West looks at…
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3 Questions To Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund
Having an emergency fund is great, but how can we ensure the money is there when we really need it? Setting aside money for a rainy day is a wise practice, but what happens when we start dipping into those means for things that aren't truly emergencies? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West...
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Preparing the Next Steward
Jonathan Edwards once said, “True legacy consists not of what we leave behind, but of what we instill in others.” We often think about bequeathing money and assets, but, in Scripture, we are called to also pass on wisdom, character, and a legacy of faithfulness. On the next Faith & Finance Live,...
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What Ecclesiastes Teaches Us About Life and Money
In the book of Ecclesiastes, we are reminded that our time on earth is fleeting, but what lies beyond is eternal. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explores this profound truth and examines what Ecclesiastes conveys about life and money. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith and Finance...
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Should AI Help Manage Your Money?
Artificial intelligence can help us build a budget, explain an investment, or compare financial options in seconds. But how much should we trust AI with our money? AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life; it even impacts the way we manage our finances. Like any tool, it can be used wisely or...
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Begging To Give
What if the greatest evidence of generosity isn’t how much you give, but how badly you want to do so? When the apostle Paul describes the Macedonians, he tells us something remarkable: these believers were poor and suffering yet begged for the privilege of giving. On the next Faith & Finance…
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Passing Wisdom Before Wealth
What will you leave to the next generation, and will they be prepared to steward it well? A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what. In Scripture, David prepared Solomon not only with resources, but also with wisdom, purpose, and responsibility. On the next Faith &...
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Faith, Investing, and the Legacy We Leave
What does it mean to honor God with your investments? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Harry Pearson joins Rob West to talk about his personal stewardship journey, the legacy of values we pass to the next generation, and how biblical convictions can shape the way we invest. Then, it’s on to…
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Stewarding the Wealth in Your Home
On the next Faith & Finance Live, Harlan Accola joins Rob West to talk about why the equity in your home should be considered as part of your overall stewardship plan. You’ll also hear some stats that might surprise you. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith and Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom...
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The Power of a Woman's Economic Voice
From greater earning power to entrepreneurship and the coming wealth transfer, women are entering a significant season of financial stewardship. For Christian women, the bigger question is how to faithfully steward these resources. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Pam Pugh talk…
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Should Christians Have a Prenup?
Genesis 2:24 states that a husband and wife become one flesh, but it doesn't say anything about prenups. It’s true you won't find prenuptial agreement in your concordance, but does that mean a Christian should never have one? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explains more. Then, it’s on...
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The Women Who Followed (and Funded) Jesus' Ministry
Women were some of Jesus’ earliest financial supporters. In Luke 8, readers learn that Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, and many other women followed Jesus and supported His ministry from their own resources. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Sharon Epps explore what their example...
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More Than Shoes: Hope for Children and Families
For one mother in Mexico, seeing her children receive new shoes brought tears of joy—and gratitude to God. This month, we are partnering with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls to provide new shoes for children around the world. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Shawn Spurrier describe…
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Investing in Medical Innovation
Some of the most remarkable advances in medicine are happening inside companies many of us might not know. What if investing in healthcare innovation could offer financial opportunity while supporting businesses that serve their neighbors and tackle some of the world’s toughest problems? On the...
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A New Era of Women and Wealth
Women currently control most of the wealth in the United States—and their financial influence is growing. New research provides a fascinating snapshot of how Christian women approach generosity and stewardship through the lens of their faith. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Julie...
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The Significance Pyramid
We spend a great amount of time thinking about how to earn, save, invest, and manage money wisely. But what happens when we’ve done those things well—and still find ourselves wondering, “Is there something more?” On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Scott Highmark unpack the…
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Just-the-Basics Indexing
Does investing have to be complicated to be effective? Some investors prefer active strategies, while others want to simply track the market. But what if the best approach is something else? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Mark Biller joins Rob West to explain Sound Mind Investing’s...
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What the Early Church Can Teach Us About Generosity
The first Christians practiced a remarkable kind of generosity—freely sharing what God had entrusted to them so that needs were met among them. What can their example teach us about living generously today? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Dr. Darrell Bock explain. Then, it’s on to...
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Finding Hope After Financial Loss
A business closes. A home is lost. An investment collapses. A scammer wipes out savings that took decades to build. When money disappears, the loss can reach far beyond the balance sheet. But, in Scripture, we are reminded that while wealth can be lost, our true treasure cannot. On the next Faith…
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Building Healthy Money Habits While Raising Kids
Money stress can shape the atmosphere of your home and the lessons your kids carry into adulthood. When parents feel overwhelmed financially, it’s easy to assume that more income is the only solution; however, relief often begins with small, intentional choices that lead to healthy money habits.…
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Phoebe: The Gospel Patron Behind Paul
From the very beginning, women have played a vital role in advancing the gospel. In Romans 16, Paul introduces Phoebe—a trusted partner and gospel patron whose generosity, influence, and service helped further his ministry. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and John Rinehart explore...
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Back to School Starts with a Pair of Shoes
For millions of vulnerable children, shoes can mean the difference between going to school—and staying home. For many, purchasing a new pair of shoes is often part of preparing for another school year. But that’s not the case everywhere. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Shawn…
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Making Financial Progress When Money Is Tight
When money is tight, giving more, saving more, or reducing debt can feel out of reach; however, rather than a giant leap forward, financial progress sometimes starts with one small, faithful step at a time. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Brian Holtz describe four practical ways to...
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Investing with Biblical Conviction
Faith-based investing gives Christians a way to consider not only financial returns, but also what their investment dollars support. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Brian Mumbert explain how this type of investing works, what the research reveals about performance, and how...
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A Wise Heart in Every Financial Season
When things are going well financially, it’s tempting to take credit for your success. This can lead to sins like pride and greed. At the same time, adversity has its own set of temptations. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explores how Christians are called to live with integrity, no...
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Money Issues Are Heart Issues
Money touches our fears, our desires, our relationships, and our sense of security. That’s why Jesus said in Matthew 6:21: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” He knew something we often miss--money issues are heart issues. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West…
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How Christian Banking Supports the Body of Christ
As Christians, every financial decision is an opportunity to manage God’s resources faithfully. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Aaron Caid discuss financial discipleship and Christian banking. They also describe how our everyday financial choices can support Kingdom work. Then…
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Medicare Made Simple
From enrollment deadlines and late penalties to Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and income-based premiums, the choices for Medicare can feel overwhelming. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Eddie Holland explain our options so we can make wise, faithful stewardship decisions. Then, it’s…
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The Uniqueness Principle: Rethinking Inheritance
Every parent hopes to leave an inheritance for their children, but doing so wisely takes careful thought and prayer. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West welcomes Ron Blue to discuss the Uniqueness Principle. Discover how it can be used to guide parents in passing down wealth effectively....
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Women Stewarding Wealth: A Historic Opportunity
Over the coming decades, $124 trillion of wealth will change hands, placing women at the center of one of the largest wealth transfers in history. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Sharon Epps discuss what that means. They also explain how women can prepare to steward these assets...
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Earning Money God’s Way
When studying Scripture, we learn that God owns everything, gives us the ability to earn, and calls us to work with integrity because, ultimately, we serve Christ. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Howard Dayton talk about earning money God’s way. They explain how biblical wisdom can...
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Fresh, relevant, and fun, Faith & Finance Live is a daily radio program to help listeners manage their finances in a way that pleases God. Join Rob West for listener interaction, expert guests, and sound advice.© 2026 Moody Global Media, Moody Bible Institute
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