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There’s something contagious about joy. It can bubble up until it overflows in song. And that’s not just a feel-good moment—it’s a biblical response! On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy unpacks the rich heritage behind our call to sing.

The clearest evidence that we belong to Jesus is not our words—but our love.

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” — Proverbs 12:15

Wise financial decisions don’t happen in a vacuum—they often require wise counsel. But how do you know if the person giving you advice shares your convictions and values? Brian Cochran joins us today to explore how biblical wisdom should shape not just our decisions, but the voices we trust.

Brian Cochran is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®), and also serves as the Chief Stewardship Officer at John Moore Associates. 

At John Moore Associates, a recently celebrated milestone tells a powerful story—over $50 million in charitable giving facilitated through the families they serve. This achievement isn't about accolades or financial performance. It reflects a deeper belief: money is a gift from God, but it was never meant to be the ultimate goal for an individual. It's a tool designed for Kingdom impact.

Certified Kingdom Advisors® take a distinct approach to financial planning. While they certainly aim to help clients grow their wealth, they are equally—if not more—committed to helping them give it away with wisdom and purpose. The core question isn’t just, “How can you accumulate more?” but, “How can you steward it more faithfully?”

Their mission is to walk alongside families and help them become wise and generous stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them. That vision informs every client meeting, every piece of advice, and every long-term strategy. They don’t see themselves merely as business professionals—they see themselves as called to influence families toward biblically grounded financial decisions that reflect God’s character and priorities.

They refer to this role as being “stewards of stewards.” Their job is to help others manage God’s money in a way that aligns with His will—not just to build bigger portfolios, but to foster hearts that reflect His generosity.

Although financial planning encompasses technical elements such as taxes, investments, and estate strategies, it is far more than just numbers. Financial planning is as much an art as it is a science.

That’s because personal values, priorities, and convictions ultimately shape every financial decision. Two families with identical balance sheets may receive vastly different advice depending on the worldview and values of their advisor. Even the most technically sound recommendations can lead a client astray if they don’t align with their faith or purpose.

Families excited to step into greater generosity have occasionally faced resistance—not from financial limitations, but from professionals who didn’t understand why anyone would want to give so much away. Similarly, some clients have discovered their portfolios include investments in industries that conflict with their convictions, such as pornography, abortion, or addictive products. These disconnects are more common than many realize.

When an advisor doesn’t understand a client’s “why,” they may unintentionally work against it.

By contrast, working with an advisor who shares a client’s biblical values can be transformational. Rather than resist generosity, they champion it. They help clients move beyond conventional financial goals and pursue eternal ones—cheering them on as they give, invest, and plan with Kingdom purpose.

This values alignment also fosters deeper conversations about contentment and purpose. Advisors who understand the biblical call to stewardship help clients shift from an accumulation mindset to one that asks, “How much is enough?” That change

Have you ever found yourself on the verge of making a decision you knew you’d regret? In that critical moment, it can feel like we’re powerless against the pull of temptation. Dr. Robert Jeffress explains that God has given us everything we need to resist the devil’s tactics.

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We sometimes think that forgiveness is something we do for the person who wronged us. Frankly, they may not know . . . or care. No, forgiveness is something we do for ourselves. As Pastor Greg Laurie has said, forgiveness sets a prisoner free – us. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, we look to the Psalms for important encouragement on biblical forgiveness. We follow David as he was facing mortal danger from an enemy. Yet his behavior is a model for us to follow.

Join us on August 16 for the annual Jesus Revolution Baptism, a celebration of new life in Christ at Pirate’s Cove with Pastor Greg Laurie!

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

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