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Here they are again, getting into the financial basics on “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. On this week’s episode #388, Dave and Reb take a high level look at some of the topics they tackle in the quarterly online Financial Fitness Seminar offered at More Than Enough. Together, they give the reasoning behind some of the topics like “your big why”, financial awareness, and the three Ps of pain, purpose, and pleasure. The next live seminar will be held Tuesday, September 24, 2024. To go to any of these live and online events, go to morethanenough.ca to register. You can find the recorded seminars here:

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. 

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‘How do I save with the rising cost of living?’. Join Dave and Reb as they address this frequently asked question, on episode #387 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb ” and encourage listeners to turn to God to plan for the future. While there are a myriad of tips and tricks to saving money, turning to God and figuring out what will work for your individual family or situation will make the most impact on your saving.  

“If you are wondering how to plan and prepare financially for what’s coming in the future of our economy, prayer is the best way to start,” explains Reb.

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Ottawa-based LTR Industries Architectural Millwork. You can learn more about this custom millwork and cabinet shop that enables innovation and creativity at https://ltrindustries.com/. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. 

To read the blog by Lori Guenthor Reesor mentioned in today’s show go to: https://lgreesor.com/blog/generosity-when-were-scared-zarephath-part-1-2024-6.

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What drives contentment and how do we create an attitude of wonder even in financially difficult times? Dave and Reb are joined by Ray Borg on episode #386 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to discuss the connection between dissatisfaction and wonder and ask the question of viewers, ‘what are you looking for and whom are you seeking?’.

“How much do the things around us distract us from the wonder of the love of God?” Dave asks.

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Ottawa-based LTR Industries Architectural Millwork. You can learn more about this custom millwork and cabinet shop that enables innovation and creativity at https://ltrindustries.com/. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca.

To learn more from Madeleine L’Engle’s book mentioned in today’s show, read And It Was Good: Reflections on Beginnings found here.

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Buying a home, no matter your financial situation, comes with many big discussions around the cost. Buying a home involves considering the future costs that will appear with the responsibility of caring for a home. Join Dave and Reb on episode #387 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” as they explore the unknown or ignored costs of home ownership, on both the financial and spiritual side. 

“It is so important to have God’s focus leading us in the building and establishing of our homes and the mortgage process,” says Reb.  “If we aren’t doing it with God’s inspiration and God’s principles we are going to do it in vain”

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Ottawa-based LTR Industries Architectural Millwork. You can learn more about this custom millwork and cabinet shop that enables innovation and creativity at https://ltrindustries.com/. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. 

To learn more about this topic from investopedia.com, go here.

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What does it mean to lead a holy life? And what does this have to do with money? Dave and Reb have a delightful and earnest conversation with Ottawa author Karen Stiller on episode #386 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” about holiness and money, and how walking with God is an invitation out of worry.

“If we wait until we feel like doing things or feel like going deeper in something, often we won’t,” Karen says. “It is an act of the will in response to the love of God. We are safe to try and lead a holy life and we are safe to trust God with our money.”

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Ottawa-based LTR Industries Architectural Millwork. You can learn more about this custom millwork and cabinet shop that enables innovation and creativity at ltrindustries.com. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca.

To learn more about Karen Stiller, go to karenstiller.com. She is a communicator, writer, podcast host, and co-editor of the magazine Faith Today. To order her book Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life, you can find it here.

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As we approach getting halfway through 2024, Dave and Reb reflect on the first half of the year and ask listeners, “how are you?” On episode #385 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Dave and Reb encourage listeners to pause and take a moment to reflect on their financial journey through 2024 and reorientate towards their goals and hopes for the next part of the year. Whether that is deciding to set aside $10 to save or pay off a debt, pausing to look back at the year encourages a reset or realignment towards what God has called us to. 

“If you know that there is trouble, call out to the Lord and He will give you practical things to help you in your financial journey,” encourages Reb. 

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. 

To find the blog about SMART and SMARTER goals, go here: https://morethanenough.ca/2024/03/31/smart-and-smarter-the-acronyms-to-reach-your-financial-goals/

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Everyone has different financial goals and rules in their financial journey. Dave and Reb are joined by Rev. Ray Borg on episode #384 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to discuss the importance of identifying the financial game you are playing and how it aligns with those around you. Being in financial alignment with your community and your partner and deciding on a financial ‘game’ strategy will help safely and effectively navigate the environment.  

“An important piece is having an ongoing conversation that never closes the discussion but allows for the ongoing processing and shifting of a decision”, says Ray. 

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. 

To learn more about Rebecca Sutherns quoted in today’s podcast please visit https://rebeccasutherns.com/. To hear previous podcasts with Rebecca on “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” go here: https://morethanenough.ca/2022/07/30/gods-faithfulness-in-finance-with-dr-rebecca-sutherns/ 

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Living paycheque to paycheque has often been spoken of as something shameful, but is it really that bad? Reb and Dave redefine what it means to live paycheque to paycheque on episode #383 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. By managing your paycheque, you can identify the leaks in your financial boat that you might be unaware are happening and become more aware of your financial journey. 

“Sometimes managing your paycheque requires going week by week to tell your money where to go,” explains Reb. “There are seasons of lack where you have to go to the Lord every week to ask for help in managing the resources you have.”

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. 

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Do you have concerns about mortgages and the changing interest rates in Canada? On episode #382 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Dave comes on the show to answer your burning questions about mortgages, the impact of changing mortgage rates, and what that means for your mortgage purchase or renewal.

“Most noticeably, what the changing interest rate impacts is the psyche of the buyers.” says Dave as he looks at the future of the mortgage and real estate market.  

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. 

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In light of the Canadian governments release of the 2024 budget titled, “Fairness for Every Generation”, what should Canadians really expect? Dave and Reb explore the responsibility of individuals and communities in episode #381 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. Instead of focusing on comparison and diving into what the particulars of the shifting budget, Dave and Reb encourage listeners to see where they can create a plan to be accountable in community with one another and trusting God with what is available. 

In light of the government’s commitment to providing a financially fair Canada, Rebecca asks listeners, “Is the goal as Christ followers to live a secure, fair, middle-class life?”. 

Tune in and listen to their conversation which is sponsored by the Ottawa-based Crosspoint Financial team led by Brent Vandermeer. There, you will discover a place to invest with purpose as the Crosspoint asset management and financial planning team helps you achieve your goals and dreams across all facets of life. Go to https://www.crosspointfinancial.ca/ to find out more, or to book an appointment with a financial advisor. 

To find the resources mentioned on today’s show go to https://learninghub.prospercanada.org/. To find the benefits wayfinder and learn more about benefits available for you, go to https://benefitswayfinder.org/. To read more information about the Canadian government’s “fairness for everyone” announcement earlier this spring, link here.

To order Reb’s e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God’s Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to Cultivating Trust here! Or www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. 

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