Every teen faces tough questions about who they are, but for some, the journey is especially complicated. In today's Q&A episode, topics range from navigating conversations about gender identity and supporting teens with dyslexia, to handling anger, anxiety and the impact of listening to explicit music. Mark also shares insights on the right age for teens to start dating, how to foster respect and responsibility, and offers guidance for parents dealing with complex situations such as an 18-year-old dating a much older partner. Don't miss this episode!

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“Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.” — Deuteronomy 8:17–18

How much money is enough? It’s a question that quietly shapes many of our financial decisions, yet few people ever stop to answer it. 

On today’s episode of Faith and Finance, we were joined by Cody Hobelmann, a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP), Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA), and co-founder of Finish Line Pledge, to explore a practical and deeply biblical framework for answering that question. 

In Deuteronomy 8, Moses addressed the people of Israel as they stood on the edge of the Promised Land after 40 years in the wilderness. They had endured hunger, uncertainty, and hardship. But Moses warned them that their greater challenge would come after entering abundance.

Would they remember the Lord as their provider, or would they begin to believe their wealth came from their own strength?

That warning remains relevant today. In one of the most prosperous cultures in history, it is easy to drift into self-reliance, entitlement, or endless accumulation. Prosperity can subtly shift our trust away from God unless we intentionally resist it.

Cody explained that when people ask, “How much should I give?” or “How much should I keep?” they often fall into one of five common approaches:

1. Spontaneous Giving. Giving in the moment, with little prior planning.

2. Giving Goals. Choosing a target dollar amount to give during the year.

3. Percentage Giving. Giving a fixed percentage of income.

4. Incremental Percentage Giving. Increasing the percentage you give over time as income grows.

5. Financial Finish Line. Rather than beginning with how much to give, this approach starts by deciding how much to keep for personal lifestyle spending—and then directing the rest toward Kingdom purposes.

That final model flips the normal mindset upside down. Instead of expanding lifestyle every time income rises, it sets boundaries around consumption and creates margin for generosity.

A financial finish line is a predetermined cap on how much you will spend on your own lifestyle. Once your needs and responsibilities are covered, any additional resources can be used to bless others, support ministry, and advance God’s work.

Cody suggested thinking about finances in four broad categories:

The key focus is often personal spending because lifestyle choices tend to determine whether increased income becomes a tool for generosity or simply fuels more consumption.

There is no universal number for everyone, but Cody shared three common ways people can begin.

1. Maintenance Spending Finish Line

This means locking in your current standard of living.

If your present lifestyle spending is healthy and appropriate, you choose not to automatically increase it as your income grows. This can g

Brandi Wilson shares the grief, anger, and loneliness of an unwanted divorce. She shares compassionate, practical insight for single parents. You’ll be encouraged in the incredible hope we have in Christ –to heal families, even when a marriage ends. 

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According to a 2024 Real Clear Opinion Research poll, 70% of U.S. adults believe in hell, and roughly the same percentage believe in the devil. But believing and behaving are two different things. Dr. Karl Payne will join us to answer the question of why so few Americans let belief in the supernatural impact the way they live. Plus, we open the phone lines to take your questions. Call in early because there are always lots of questions on the topic of spiritual warfare.

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On Truth Talk Live, Dwayne Carson and Robby Dillmore discuss Proverbs 4:23 and what it means to guard your heart. Listeners share real stories, prayer requests, and practical ways to protect their hearts by filtering what they take in and focusing on faith, truth, and God's Word.

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Welcome to Point of View’s Next Generation Roundtable – hosted by Liberty McArtor! Her co-host in the first hour is Senior Counsel at ADF Chelsey Youman. In the second hour, Liberty is joined by writer and research associate John Mancini and senior policy analyst at Human Coalition, Clare Ath.

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