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Chasing What MattersCWM - Chuck BentleyThis week our guest is Chuck Bentley is CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, a global Christian financial ministry, founded by the late Larry Burkett. He is the host of two daily radio broadcasts, The Crown Money Minute and My MoneyLife, featured on more than 1,100 Christian music and talk stations in the U.S., and author of his most recent book 7 Gray Swans, Trends that Threaten Our Financial Future. Chuck was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Capital Seminary and Graduate School, Lancaster, PA. He and his wife, Ann, both graduates of Baylor University, ha...2021-06-071h 23
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyChristmas Financial Survival GuideIt’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 have a memorable Christmas, without feeling regret when the credit card bill arrives in January, Chuck and Ann have both stories and advice on how to plan a wonderful holiday season.2020-12-1037 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyGod’s Part and Our PartBecoming 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 you, will bring you comfort and clarity as you make financial choices for your family. Go further and plan a Money Date with your spouse: Who’s the Boss?2020-12-0322 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyFinding Financial Unity in MarriageThe 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 yourselves as managers of God’s money. Whether you have disagreed about debt, budgeting or experienced financial-infidelity, there is hope. Chuck and Ann explain how by approaching your financial conflicts with love, forgiveness and respect, your marriage ca...2020-11-2632 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyReal Estate: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.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 with wisdom. Whether you are considering purchasing your first home or looking to expand into the world of real estate investing, you’re sure learn some tools to help you navigate real estate decisions. w...2020-11-1933 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyInvesting in Your FutureHow 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 help you avoid making the same ones! This episode will leave you with clarity and confidence as you explore the world of investing. www.crown.orgGo further with a course on Investing2020-11-1241 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyThe Key to ContentmentIn 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 between needs and wants. www.crown.orgGo further with a Money Date on Contentment2020-11-0535 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyTeaching Your Kids About MoneyAs 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 financially responsible adults and faithful biblical stewards. One hint: The earlier the better.2020-10-2932 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyEliminating Debt – Lessons from Our Journey to Become Debt FreeTalking 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 become debt free.2020-10-2229 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyStart Your Financial Plan with GivingIn 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 and adventure that comes from truly living a life of generosity with all that God has given to us. In addition, they cover how generosity breaks the back of discontentment and greed, biblical truths of giving, and why th...2020-10-1534 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyBuilding a Bulletproof Family BudgetIn 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, practical tips, and inspire you to take the next step towards faith stewardship and financial freedom.2020-10-0833 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyThe 5 Worst Financial Mistakes We Made In Our Marriage 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, credit card debt, cars, and home purchases. If you feel your financial mistakes are too large to recover from, this episode will encourage you! This session should leave you with hope, practical tips, and inspire you to take the next step towards faith stewardship...2020-10-0126 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyThe One Financial Principle That Changed Everything in Our MarriageIn 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 this episode, you will learn practical tipsto learn how to leverage each other’s strengths, to live according to biblical financial principles, and to love one another well in the most stressful area of marriage and parenting.2020-09-2427 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyIntroductionUnderstanding 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 peace of mind, contentment, and confidence in dealing with your finances and career, this is the podcast for y...2020-09-1601 min
Family & Finances with Chuck and Ann BentleyIntroductionUnderstanding 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 peace of mind, contentment, and confidence in dealing with your finances and career, this is the podcast for y...2020-09-1601 min
Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsMoney, Marriage, and More with Chuck & Ann Bentley“Mo Money Mo Problems” —The Notorious B.I.G. It’s not often that one quotes The Notorious B.I.G. to kick off a Christian podcast, yet his song title is all too relevant for how many of us feel when dealing with our finances. It’s not necessarily a reference to how much money we have, but just to the problems money can cause when we don’t approach it biblically. As we continue our miniseries this January, “New Year, New You,” we’re getting down to the nitty-gritty of our finances. Chuck and Ann Be...2020-01-2353 min