Today, dozens of companies sell identity theft protection, so people obviously buy it. But what exactly are they getting, and is it really worth it? On today's Faith & Finance Live, Rob West will explore the answer to this question—is identity theft protection necessary? Then he’ll tackle your questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giving is supposed to be a source of great joy for God’s people. But sometimes, we act like it’s just another pain in our wallet. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will point you back to the radical joy of godly generosity. Then he’ll answer your calls on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Widows are often unprepared to face a range of difficulties, including grief, social isolation, and, of course, financial challenges. So, what can we do to help them? On today's Faith & Finance Live, Valerie Hogan will join host Rob West to share some ways we can care for widows. Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As investors, we have an opportunity to make our Christian values known to the companies in our portfolio. We just need to take advantage of it. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will welcome Brandon Pizzuro to talk about proxy voting for the Kingdom. Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions.    Faith and Finance Live is a listener supported program.  To donate, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been said that money is a great servant, but a bad master. And if we don’t learn to manage money wisely and take control of it, it will soon master us. On today's Faith & Finance Live, Bob Lotich will join host Rob West to explain how to be the master and not the servant when it comes to money. Then Rob will tackle your financial questions.    Faith and Finance Live is a listener supported program.  To donate, click here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the enemy’s favorite tools for discouraging Christians is the question, “What if…?” Unfortunately, those “What if” questions lead right down the road to fear. On today's Faith & Finance Live, Rob West will remind us that the Bible says God has not given us a spirit of fear. So, we don’t have to let the “What ifs” defeat us. Then, he’ll tackle your questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible calls work a gift. But if you have to work more than one job, it might not feel like work is a blessing. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will offer a few practical and spiritual insights for working multiple jobs. Then he’ll answer some calls on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God is extraordinarily generous, and our churches should be, too. However, helping low-income people often requires going beyond meeting their material needs. On today's Faith & Finance Live, Dr. Brian Fikkert joins host Rob West to talk about how your church can help the poor in ways that lead to lasting change. Then Rob will answer some calls and financial questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christians are generous people, as God calls us to be. But in order to give God’s money wisely, we must also be discerning. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will welcome Ron Blue who will share a series of questions we should always ask before financially supporting a ministry. Then Rob will answer some calls and financial questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People often ask, “Will we have a recession?” The answer, of course, is “Yes.” We’ll always have another recession—the real questions are, “When?” and “Are you prepared for it?” On today's Faith & Finance Live, Rob West will share 7 steps you can use to recession-proof your finances. Then he’ll answer some questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God’s Word says a husband and wife become one flesh…but it doesn’t say anything about prenups. So, does that mean it’s okay for Christians spouses to have one? On today's Faith & Finance Live, Rob West will answer the question—should Christians have a prenup? Then he’ll tackle your questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, you’d like to give more, but you feel you have nothing to spare? Good news! If money’s scarce, it doesn’t mean your giving has to be. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will share some ways you can be generous without giving money. Then he’ll answer some calls on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are plenty of Christian retirement plans out there, but is retirement itself actually biblical? The answer depends on your definition of retirement and for Christians that should be quite different from the world’s view. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will talk about the Christian view of retirement.  Then he’ll answer some calls and financial questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At one time, finding someone who shared your Christian values and could give you expert financial guidance was quite a challenge. But today, a nationwide network of Christian financial professionals fills that void. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to explain, “What is a CKA®?” Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You should have 3 to 6 months’ living expenses in your emergency fund…but what if you can’t get to that money? A scenario like that begs the question—does your emergency fund need an emergency fund? On today's Faith & Finance Live, Rob West will talk about why and how to stash some cash. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money problems are always listed among the top reasons that couples divorce. It’s all the more tragic because money problems are fixable. On today's Faith & Finance Live, Rachel McDonough will join host Rob West with a 3-step approach to better money and marriage. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many believers would agree that churches should follow the same financial principles that God’s Word provides for individuals. But even within that agreement, there’s still plenty of room for debate. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will explore this difficult topic and answer the question—should churches borrow? Then Rob he’ll tackle your financial questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from folks all the time who feel that living on a budget cramps their style, hems them in, and makes them feel trapped. But what if the opposite is true? On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will talk with Brandon Sieben about 5 principles of “freedom budgeting.” Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s parents have better ways to save for their kids’ college than existed a generation ago. So, are you making the most of your college savings program? On today's Faith & Finance Live, Mark Biller will join host Rob West with the pros and cons of several college-savings programs. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life insurance is the only way most people can provide for their families if they should die unexpectedly. But what happens when you come to the end of the term insurance you signed up for? On today's Faith & Finance Live, Rob West will explain what happens when your term life insurance ends. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Student loan forgiveness is much in the news these days. It’s on. It’s off. It’s on again…maybe. So, what’s the lesson we can learn here? On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will talk with Art Rainer about how we’re learning that it’s much easier to avoid student loan debt than to get out of it—it just takes discipline. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The definition of synergy is two things put together, having an effect greater than the sum of the parts. And it can play a beneficial role in family finances. On today's Faith & Finance Live, Matt Syverson will join host Rob West to explain how an ABLE account can work together with a special needs trust for a person with disabilities. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has promised to provide, and He is ever faithful. Knowing and trusting that is one thing; believing it and living by it is another. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will welcome Taylor Standridge and Chad Clark to help us launch a brand-new tool you can use to overcome financial fear and anxiety. Then Rob will tackle your financial questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We need the bonds we share with family and friends to help us thrive in this world. But those connections all pale in comparison to the significance of our relationship with the Lord. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will give some practical steps we can all take to draw closer to God and prioritize our relationship with Him. Then he’ll answer your questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to succeed? Talk to any successful person, and they’ll probably tell you that it takes hard work and discipline. On today's Faith & Finance Live, host Rob West will explain why working hard at something can pay big dividends, both spiritually and financially. Then he’ll answer some questions on various financial topics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.