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Dave Arnold shares the long road to Adventures in Odyssey: The Movie, from earlier animated ideas to the new theatrical film coming next year. He talks about writing the screenplay, bringing familiar Odyssey locations and characters to animation, and how the movie will welcome both longtime fans and brand-new audiences.

Some seem to believe the realm of evangelism is for “men of the cloth” . . . for pastors, ministers, evangelists. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says it’s a privilege and responsibility shared by all believers. In recent days, he’s been pointing out the tremendous lessons we can learn from Jonah’s success in Nineveh. It was the most successful evangelistic gathering in history. And there are six practical lessons we can learn from that account. Let’s take some notes.

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Few things reveal the strength of a couple’s unity quite like money. Financial decisions touch nearly every part of married life—from daily spending and long-term planning to generosity, security, and the future.

But money does not have to remain a source of tension. When couples approach their finances with transparency, shared purpose, and a biblical understanding of stewardship, money can become a tool that strengthens their marriage and supports what God has called them to do together.

Dr. Art Rainer, founder of Christian Money Solutions and the Institute for Christian Financial Health, as well as the author of The Rich Couple: 30 Days of Following God’s Design for a Financially Healthy Marriage, joins the show today to share that a “rich couple” has little to do with the size of a bank account. Instead, it means becoming rich in contentment, purpose, unity, and generosity.

Our culture often defines a rich couple as one with a high income, an impressive home, or a large investment portfolio. But financial wealth can disappear, and continually chasing more often produces comparison rather than contentment.

A truly rich couple recognizes that everything they have belongs to God. They understand that they are stewards—not owners—of the resources He has entrusted to them.

That conviction changes the purpose of money. Instead of asking only, “How can we accumulate more?” couples can begin asking:

When contentment is rooted in Christ and financial decisions are guided by God’s purposes, couples can experience a kind of richness that circumstances cannot easily take away.

Genesis 2:24 describes marriage as two people becoming one flesh. That oneness includes more than physical or emotional intimacy. It also shapes how couples view their possessions, income, debt, goals, and generosity.

Marriage is a covenant, not merely a contract. Rather than guarding separate financial territories, a husband and wife can learn to approach money as teammates.

Practically, this requires complete financial transparency. Both spouses should understand what the household earns, owes, owns, spends, saves, and gives. For many couples, this may involve shared accounts and passwords. For others, the account structure may differ, but openness and mutual accountability should remain nonnegotiable.

Even language can reinforce unity. Saying “our income,” “our debt,” and “our generosity” reminds both spouses that they are working toward a shared future.

A brief monthly financial meeting can also help. Couples can review their progress, discuss upcoming expenses, and make important decisions together. Establishing a spending threshold—an amount neither spouse spends without first consulting the other—can reduce surprises and build trust.

Unity rarely happens accidentally. It grows through intentional habits.

Trying to hold your family together. Worrying about your kids. Wondering if you've already messed something up. Most of us lug around fears, regrets, and what-ifs that never seem to let go. Pastor Dane Ortlund, author of Finally Home: The Christian Hope of Heaven, explains why the Christian hope of heaven is more than a future promise—it changes the weight your heart is hauling right now.

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People skills are essential for building meaningful relationships. Debra Fileta explores the different levels of communication that determine how we care for others, even through hard times. By looking at how we show up in conversation, Debra encourages us to walk in our relationships with greater humility and awareness, no matter the social temperature.
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Justice and money are intricately related. In Scripture, God calls His people to practice justice as a way of life, shaped by righteousness, mercy, and love. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Justin Lonas explore justice and explain how everyday financial decisions can reflect God’s heart for restoration and flourishing. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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