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Dr. Tony Evans shares valuable lessons from the life of Esther and shows what it means to recognize the invisible hand of God working behind the scenes.

Former Senator Ben Sasse shares about his recent cancer diagnosis, addressing human frailty and the reality of death, while accepting that God allows suffering. He also shares about redeeming the time by worshipping Jesus and loving your family in the time God has given you.  

What does heaven teach us about God? In this collection, you’ll hear amazing stories and biblical insights about heaven from popular episodes of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. Featuring guests like John Burke, Lee Strobel, Randy Alcorn and Erwin Lutzer.

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You can love God, serve people, hit your goals—and still feel strangely empty at home. So what gives? Why does “successful” sometimes feel like “running on fumes”? Stephanie Carter and her husband Bryan, author of Made to Last: 8 Principles to Build Long-Lasting Relationships, get blunt about burnout, counseling at 37, and the wake-up call that reshaped their marriage. If your family gets the leftovers of your ambition, this episode will hit close to home.

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“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” — Proverbs 11:14

When it comes to managing money, Scripture reminds us that we were never meant to do it alone. Financial decisions carry both practical and spiritual weight, shaping not only our future but also our faithfulness.

On today’s episode of Faith & Finance, Sharon Epps, President of Kingdom Advisors, explores why wise counsel matters—and how Certified Kingdom Advisors (CKA®s) are helping believers steward God’s resources with clarity and conviction.

A Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) is a financial professional who is both spiritually grounded and professionally equipped to help individuals and families make financial decisions rooted in biblical wisdom.

As Sharon Epps explains, a CKA® is someone who is:

CKA®s come from a range of professions, including financial planning, accounting, investing, insurance, and law—but they share a common commitment to integrating faith into their work.

The CKA® designation is not a casual credential—it reflects a rigorous and intentional process.

Sharon Epps highlighted that candidates complete:

This training equips advisors not only with technical expertise, but also with a framework for applying Scripture to everyday financial decisions.

One of the most compelling insights Sharon shared is that becoming a CKA often transforms the advisor as much as it equips them.

One advisor wrote:

“My practice is no longer just about financial acumen—it’s about integrating faith and finance.”

Another shared:

“This journey has been a catalyst for spiritual growth and discernment.”

These stories reflect a deeper reality: when financial advice is shaped by Scripture, it changes not only how money is managed, but how people live.

So why should you consider working with a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®)?

Sharon Epps put it simply: money is a tool, and we need wise guidance to use it well. A CKA helps you:

In a culture that often measures progress by accumulation, a CKA® helps reframe the goal toward stewardship, generosity, and trust in God.

If you’re looking for financial guidance that aligns with your faith, connecting with a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) can be a powerful next step.

As Proverbs reminds us, there is safety in an abundance of counsel—and the right advisor can help you move forward with wisdom, confidence, and a deeper sense of purpose.

Ready to take that next step? You can connect with a

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