Faith & Finance Faith & Finance

God’s Word contains powerful financial teachings that can change your life. Are you using it?

The Bible contains over 2,300 verses on money and possessions, a storehouse of powerful financial tips. Sharon Epps joins us today to discuss them. Some you know, but some may surprise you.

Sharon Epps is the President of Kingdom Advisors, FaithFi’s parent organization.

When you leave the house, one of the last things you do is something you take entirely for granted— putting on a pair of shoes.

Millions of children in dozens of countries worldwide lack shoes, so that simple act isn't possible. Shawn Spurrier joins us today to discuss how you can help.

Shawn Spurrier is the Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls at Buckner International, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.

How often do you get a chance to buy something you need of higher quality at a lower cost?

You’re probably thinking, “Not very often.” Well, you’ll get a chance to do just that today. Lauren Gajdek joins us with the details.

Lauren Gajdek is the Vice President of Communications and Media at Christian Healthcare Ministries, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.

“But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’”

You may recall that verse from the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12. And what does that mean? A new FaithFi study guide focuses on this topic, and we’ll talk to Carolyn Calupca about it today.

Carolyn Calupca was a long-time senior producer at Crown Financial Ministries where she worked closely with Larry Burkett for many years. She’s now a frequent contributor here at Faith and Finance and the author of our new 4-week study guide, Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool.

Year after year, the annual survey taken for the T-I-A-A Institute Personal Finance Index shows low financial literacy for the 18-to-25 age group. A majority of these young adults consistently fail to demonstrate a working knowledge of financial concepts like budgeting, saving, insurance, and investing.

Think about what this means. Tens of thousands of young adults are going off to college or joining the workforce today without knowing how to manage their money, avoid overspending, or even build a solid financial future for themselves.

These days, we have online banking and instant digital transactions. It’s so easy to use credit and transfer money that many young people live day to day without a plan…until they need a bailout from Mom or Dad!

Young adults rarely handle cash, which also means they no longer have a physical connection to their money. When you don’t see and feel your money coming and going, you might not realize when it’s gone. This disconnect can lead to unintentional overspending and a lifetime of debt, not to mention a lack of motivation to save for the future.

So, whether you’re a parent of teenagers or a “Gen Z” just starting out, here are a few must-have financial skills and how to acquire them.

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” - Ephesians 5:15-16

We don’t often think of time management as one of God’s financial and spiritual principles, but we definitely should. Busy moms certainly know how crucial it is. Crystal Paine joins us today with some tips on time management for achieving spiritual balance.

Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com and author of The Time-Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most.