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Understanding our own finances is hard enough, let alone knowing how to teach our children. Chuck & Ann Bentley have been teaching biblical financial principles and practical application for 20+ years. They break down mistakes they have made, present practical tools & principles, and ultimately equip you as a family to thrive as faithful stewards. Family & Finances hopes to take you from a place of stress, worry, and tension to a place of freedom, peace, and unity. If you are looking for pea ...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and also one of the most expensive! Purchasing gifts for family and friends, hosting parties and planning your end of year giving can feel overwhelming. Add in the comparison to what other families are buying or doing, and it can turn the most joyful person into a bit of a Scrooge! If your family longs to h…
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Becoming faithful stewards starts by knowing and believing that God is our provider. In this episode, Chuck and Ann break down God’s role and our role in our finances. God carries the heaviest responsibilities of ownership, control, and provision, but He has left plenty for us to do as His stewards here on earth. Ultimately, knowing it is not up to…
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The Bible says in marriage, “two shall become one”, but does that apply to bank accounts as well? The most common argument in many marriages is about money, and in this episode Chuck and Ann will help guide you to find financial unity with your spouse. You’ll hear how to stop thinking about money as “his” and “her” money, and start thinking of your…
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One of the biggest financial decisions couples make is the choice to buy a house. Owning a home is a big commitment, a lot of work, and has the potential to be a large financial risk or reward. In this episode, Chuck and Ann remember their real estate wins and losses, and will give you some practical advice to ensure you approach home ownership wit…
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How do you get your money to work for you? On this week’s episode, Chuck Bentley speaks with guest, Calvin Dillinger, on the sometimes intimidating topic of investing. You’ll learn what you need in place before you start, how to take the first steps, and a variety of different investing strategies. As always, Chuck shares some of his mistakes, to h…
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In a culture that strives to keep up with the Joneses – finding contentment can be a struggle! In this episode, Chuck and Ann share their journey to contentment with stories that will remind you that true contentment does not come from material things or money in the bank. Cultivating contentment will help guide your finances as you distinguish bet…
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As parents, we feel the weighty responsibility to raise our children well. But when it comes to teaching kids about money, it can feel daunting if we aren’t confident in our own understanding of finances! In this episode Chuck and Ann cover how to teach children about finances. You’ll learn age appropriate techniques to raise up children into finan…
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Talking about debt can cause many people to feel overwhelmed, embarrassed or even panicked. This week you’ll hear Chuck and Ann talk about this often feared subject in a way that will leave you feeling hopeful, encouraged, and motivated. Whether your family has credit card debt, student loan debt, or car debt, you’ll learn some practical tips to be…
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In this episode, Chuck & Ann discuss the reasons you should start your financial plan with giving and a heart of embracing your role as a giver. They breakdown some common questions regarding giving and share stories of God’s design for giving in light of our finances. Giving is a difficult subject to tackle but Chuck & Ann share the freedom, joy a…
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In this episode, Chuck & Ann discuss the importance of having a budget and practically, how to make it happen. They share the benefits of having a budget and what life looked like for them with and without a budget. There are so many ways to budget and they break down different models and how they work. This session should leave you with hope, prac…
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In this episode, Chuck & Ann discuss the five worst mistakes that they have made regarding finances and what they learned from them. These stories shed light on common issues couples face with money and decision making and point to helpful tools and recommendations on how to steer towards success. They tackle issues with debt, saving, budgeting, cr…
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In this episode, Chuck & Ann discuss how finding unity around their finances and discovering that God owns everything transformed their view of money and their marriage. When we realize that God owns everything –it allows us the ability to live our lives as a team while putting biblical principles into practice with our finances as stewards. In thi…
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Understanding our own finances is hard enough, let alone knowing how to teach our children. Chuck & Ann Bentley have been teaching biblical financial principles and practical application for 20+ years. They break down mistakes they have made, present practical tools & principles, and ultimately equip you as a family to thrive as faithful stewards. …
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