Faith & Finance on American Family Radio

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 today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West explains how to prepare the next steward. Learn why it’s crucial to intentionally give wisdom before wealth.

Faith-based investing has been around for decades, but many still wonder—does aligning investments with values mean sacrificing performance or diversification? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Brian Mumbert clear up some common misconceptions about faith-based investing. They share tips to help us confidently steward our money to reflect our convictions. Then, Rob answers questions on a variety financial topics.

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor so that you by his poverty might become rich.” - 2 Corinthians 8:9 It's Good Friday, the day we set aside to reflect on the crucifixion of Christ and what truly happened on that Cross almost 2000 years ago. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will talk about the greatest act of grace in human history, and then he will answer questions on a variety of financial topics.

Proverbs 14:15 states, “The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” In a world where scams are increasingly clever, readers are reminded in Scripture that precaution is not optional; it's a form of stewardship. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West describes something that isn't just practical—it's spiritual: protecting the resources God has entrusted to us. Then, Rob answers questions on a variety financial topics.

Reverse mortgages often trigger strong reactions in Christian circles. But are those reactions rooted in biblical wisdom—or in outdated information? When it comes to debt and home equity, emotions can run high—especially among believers who genuinely want to honor God with their finances. But wise financial decisions require understanding the facts. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West is joined by Harlan Accola to shed light on this often misunderstood topic.

Is it possible to have everything—and still miss the one thing that matters most? The Bible contains powerful examples of people who looked successful by every measure yet walked away empty. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Bob Shank help us see how Jesus challenges our definition of wealth and invites us into something far greater. Then, Rob answers questions on a variety financial topics.

You can’t serve God and money (Matthew 6:24), but you can serve God with money. Most of us don’t wake up with the intent to serve money—but it’s easy for financial pressure and financial goals to quietly shape our lives. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West explains how, through Scripture, we are freed to see money, not as something to chase, but as a tool God gives us to accomplish His purposes. Then, Rob answers questions on a variety financial topics.

Making wise financial decisions early in life can set the stage for long-term stability and generosity. Where should students and young professionals begin? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Bob Doll joins Rob West to share some practical financial advice to help young adults start their careers on the right foot. Then, Rob answers questions on a variety financial topics.

In rural Malawi, many children wake each day unsure if they’ll eat. They also rely on water that can make them sick. That reality shapes daily life for families living in deep poverty. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Aaron Griggs joins Rob West to share how Cross International helps to lift children out of poverty, provide clean water, and point families to Christ. Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.

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 on AFR, host Rob West will welcome Sharon Epps to explain, “What is a CKA?” Then Rob will answer some questions on various financial topics.

Servant leadership isn’t a soft skill—it may be one of the most important indicators of long-term business health. When investors evaluate companies, they often focus on numbers; however, behind every enduring business is a leadership team shaping character, risk, and resilience. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Dolores Bamford explore why the culture of a company matters. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

What if the most important question about your savings isn’t how much you have, but how you ultimately intend to use the funds? Saving is often talked about as a financial skill, which it is. In Scripture, however, readers are invited to see saving as a purposeful act of stewardship. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West explores why saving matters and how it fits into a life of faith. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

A strong marriage is a blessing, but it also takes intentional effort, especially in a blended family. On Faith & Finance on American Family Radio, Rob West is joined by Ron Deal and Greg Pettys to discuss a valuable resource for second marriages. Then, it’s on to your financial questions.

Retirement isn’t just about how much you save—it’s about how wisely you plan. When it comes to IRAs, the choices you make today--Traditional versus Roth or contribute or convert--can shape your tax bill and your income for decades. On Faith & Finance on American Family Radio, Mark Billler joins Rob West to explain your IRA options so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Then, it’s on to your calls.

Homes hold families, history, and meaning— and for many people, a lifetime of love. Most U.S. homes were never designed for aging bodies, yet many older adults are living in homes that no longer fit— and feeling stuck there. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Harlan Accola discuss an option that can help seniors move into safer homes without new monthly payments. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

What if your generosity could be multiplied—without giving another dollar? Through corporate matching programs, billions are distributed each year, yet many faith-based ministries don’t qualify. What does that mean for believers who want their giving to have a greater impact? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Will Lofland explain how these programs work and why fairness matters. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

Money can make us anxious, fearful, generous, or joyful—often all in the same week. We learn in Scripture, however, that wealth can never provide security or control. What, then, can it do? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Dr. Russell James III help us rethink what wealth is and why we have it. They also describe how joyful stewardship helps us “take hold of life that is truly life” (1 Timothy 6:19).

Jesus taught His disciples about the cost of discipleship and the value of the soul in contrast to worldly gains. But the question remains today: is there a spiritual cost to achieving financial success? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and John Rinehart explore how financial success can lead to spiritual failure. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

It’s one thing to thank God before a meal. It’s another thing entirely to thank God before sending off a tax payment. For Christians, gratitude doesn’t end where the deductions begin. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West takes a surprising look at taxes—not as an interruption to our finances, but as evidence of God’s provision. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

Discipleship often sounds like a big program—but what if it really begins with one faithful conversation at a time? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Brian Holtz explore how an intentional commitment to walk with someone spiritually can have an eternal impact, shaping their financial choices, daily actions, and Christian journey. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

Long before we talk about money, we are challenged in Scripture to ponder what we truly value. Jesus says in Matthew 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus is not just giving financial advice—He’s revealing a spiritual truth. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West discusses treasure--the kind that can’t be lost, stolen, or shaken. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

What do Bigfoot and credit reports have in common? Well, they're each the subject of many myths. While we don't know much about eight-foot furry creatures, we can dispel some of the folklore about credit and credit reports. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Neile Simon uncover and share the facts. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

Children certainly are a precious gift from God, a reward and heritage to be cherished and valued. Along with that joy comes responsibility. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West talks about a financial checklist for parents with a new baby. Then, Rob answers questions on various financial topics.

Theologian Dorothy Sayers once said, “Work is not primarily a thing one does to live, but the thing one lives to do.” If God designed work before the fall and preserved it after redemption, then work is not simply what we do—it’s part of who we are. On today’s Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will look at how Scripture gives us a different picture of what work was meant to be—and what it can still become. Then Rob will answer financial questions.

The messages we absorb from culture can shape our fears, our goals, and even where we look for security; however, Scripture offers a different foundation—one that brings clarity, freedom, and purpose to every financial decision. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Ron Blue explore how the Bible changes everything about money. Then Rob will tackle some financial questions.

When it comes to managing money wisely, many of us could use some help, but how do you know you’ve found the right financial advisor? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Sharon Epps will join Rob West to explore a few key questions you should ask when hiring someone to help you with your financial decisions. Then Rob will tackle some financial questions.

J.I. Packer once said, “What matters in life is not what you make of it, but what God makes of it for you.” You feel that contrast most acutely with money. When circumstances change, the quiet question arises: Will there be enough? We are often encouraged to secure peace through self-provision. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West explores how, in Scripture, we are invited to rest in a Father Who provides. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

What if the greatest shift you could make in your financial life didn’t start with budgeting, investing, or earning more . . . but with surrender? We don’t usually think about surrender as a financial word, but Jesus does. God owns everything. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West explains how yielding can transform the way we live, give, and steward our resources.

Over the coming decades, women will steward a majority of the wealth being passed from one generation to the next. For many, that responsibility will arrive suddenly—during seasons of grief, transition, or new beginnings. Yet within that shift lies a remarkable opportunity for wise and faithful stewardship. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR. Rob West is joined by Sharon Epps, President of Kingdom Advisors and cofounder of Women Doing Well to share what she has learned after spending years studying this moment and walking alongside women as they step into it. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

A single opportunity can change the trajectory of a child’s life. For girls in Uganda, that opportunity often begins with education. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Aaron Griggs share how Cross International helps young women stay in school and pursue their God-given calling. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

Trusting God for His provision rarely happens in comfort; it’s forged in seasons when resources feel thin, and the future looks uncertain. Long ago, one man stood on a mountain believing that God could provide even in impossible circumstances. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West explores the story in Scripture when God received the name, “The Lord Will Provide.” Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

Achievement is often measured by accumulation and applause, but Jesus offers a very different scoreboard. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West redefines success and explores what truly matters to God. Discover how to realign your hearts—and your financial decisions—with God’s purposes. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

Matthew 6:11 states, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Those seven words from the Lord’s Prayer are so familiar that we can miss how radical they are. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He invited them to trust God for provision not all at once, but one day at a time. On this Faith & Finance on American Family Radio, Rob West describes what it means to trust God for daily bread in a world obsessed with tomorrow. Then, it’s on to your calls.

Younger investors are reshaping the markets—from crypto and AI to ETFs and gaming. With so many new platforms and voices, how do we navigate investing wisely across generations? On this Faith & Finance On American Family Radio , Rob West and Mark Biller share what’s changing, what’s timeless, and how biblical wisdom can guide us in a fast-moving market. Then, your calls.

Every day, we’re faced with financial decisions—big and small--about spending, saving, giving, borrowing, investing, and providing for our families. Behind all those choices lies a deeper question: Where can we find wisdom? On Faith & Finance on American Family Radio, Rob West explores how Scripture—though ancient—offers wisdom for every modern-day financial decision. Then, it’s on to your calls.

Monks and money don’t seem to go together, but maybe they should. Early Christian monks had a biblical approach to possessions that offered freedom from fear and room for generosity. On the next Faith & Finance on AFR, Dr. Shane Enete joins Rob West to explain why the wisdom of the monks matters for believers today. Then, it’s on to your calls.

For ages, gold and silver have captured people’s attention, especially during uncertainty. That’s one reason more believers are asking whether precious metals like gold or silver should be part of their portfolios. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West explains where precious metals fit—and where they don’t—when it comes to wise financial decisions.

When God’s purposes shape our financial decisions, money becomes a tool for clarity, freedom, and faithful living. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West is joined by Brian Holtz to talk about why intentional, biblically grounded stewardship matters—and to share an opportunity for believers to grow in that calling. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

Banking isn’t usually seen as a place to live out your faith—but it can be. For many, faith-based banking is becoming a compelling opportunity to partner with institutions that support the things they care about. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, host Rob West is joined by Aaron Caid to discuss why believers may benefit from reconsidering where they bank. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

Scripture reminds us that wisdom often begins with counting the cost. With the average age of a first-time homebuyer now approaching 40, many are wondering whether now is the right time to buy or to continue renting. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West will explore some common misunderstandings around homeownership and how to approach that transition with wisdom and patience. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

Counterfeits mislead precisely because they look convincing. Similarly, when familiar phrases replace Scripture, they can quietly distort how we view God, stewardship, and even money itself. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West talks with Taylor Standridge about those “counterfeit verses.” Discover how Scripture provides clarity and freedom. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

Most married couples at least occasionally quarrel about their finances. But could a better understanding of each other’s values help spouses avoid that bickering? On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West welcomes Shaunti Feldhahn to explain a key factor that contributes to money issues in marriage. Then, Rob addresses questions on various financial topics.

The holidays are behind us, and you know what that means . . . it’s tax season. But do you know who your tax preparer will be? It’s gone largely unnoticed, but there’s a nationwide shortage of CPAs and accounting talent in general. Waiting to line up your tax preparer could cause problems. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West tells you how to avoid issues.

Faith-based investing is expanding rapidly—and new tools are opening the door to more thoughtful stewardship. As more investors seek alignment between conviction and strategy, ETFs have become one of the most talked-about vehicles. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Brian Mumbert explore the opportunity faith-based ETFs offer investors.

Is the housing market finally turning a corner, or is uncertainty here to stay? Higher mortgage rates and tight inventory have kept buyers hesitant and homeowners who want to refinance stuck on the sidelines. On today's Faith & Finance on AFR, Rob West and Dale Vermillion explain what the housing market really looks like in 2026.