On today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" podcast, Dave and Reb look at how our Covid-19 lockdown has influenced our growing use of online shopping, online payments, mobile pay, credit cards and debit cards. From recent media reports, the first five weeks of lockdown showed a reduction in Canadian spending by 75 per cent, with a drop in use of cash by 62 per cent, while the use of other money tools was on the rise, compared to the pre-Covid spending behaviours. To read the full story and s...
Jul 10, 2020
What do you do when you know something needs to change in your finances but you don't know where to start? On today's "Let's Talk Money" podcast, Dave and Reb offer a whirlwind of advice, but the bottom line is: don't be lazy, think about your purpose, and build an emergency cushion! To read the articles they reference you can go to https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/hide-and-seek/201410/the-psychology-laziness, and https://moneyning.com/money-tips/19-ways-laziness-is-costing-you-money/. To...
Jul 03, 2020
It's only a few days from Canada Day, and it is the first time in many years that we are not celebrating our national birthday on Ottawa's Parliament Hill. However, that doesn't mean we won't be celebrating in our backyards around the country! Just as celebrating Canada Day is important, so also is celebrating financial milestones and victories. On today's "Let's Talk Money", Dave and Reb talk about the importance of celebrating financial goals in your journey to debt-free living. Listen in to t...
Jun 26, 2020
Dave and Reb welcome Abbotsford Pastor Pam Dyck back for the second week in a row on "Let's Talk Money". On today's show they talk about the importance of asking for help, and how our pride can keep us from asking. James 4 tells us that we don't have because we don't ask. Jesus spoke to His disciples, about asking, seeking, and knocking. This is a timely discussion for the Body of Christ as economic uncertainty has hit so many Canadians close to home. Tune in and listen to this show sponsored by...
Jun 19, 2020
Dave and Reb invite their long-time friend and Pastor Pam Dyck to join them in a discussion about becoming cheerful givers, and how the western church has been shaping our ideas about giving to God. In light of all that is happening in this global pandemic environment, they tackle this topic in hopes of encouraging listeners to give and share not just their finances, but time, talent and other resources. Tune in and listen to this show sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a financial coachin...
Jun 12, 2020
Dave and Reb speak to regular guest Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada (FDC) on today's "Let's Talk Money" to get an update on what FDC is hearing and seeing across the nation. FDC is a family of ministries connecting finances with discipleship, and part of what they do is offer group studies and training through Compass Canada. As part of the online universe we are now living in, they have put one of their studies online. To get more information go to financialdiscipleship.ca, or ...
Jun 05, 2020
The "new normal" seems to be a catch phrase for these days of adjustment to an environment of physical distancing. On today's "Let's Talk Money" show, Dave and Reb look at ways of intentionally creating a "new normal" in your finances. Biblical principles still hold true, as do wise financial spending and savings practises. Listen to the show to hear their discussion, or go to www.morethanenough.ca to learn more about financial coaching and accountability. For any Covid-related questions, please...
May 29, 2020
On today's "Let's Talk Money" show, Dave and Reb get an update from More Than Enough Coach and Tax Specialist Bron Vasic regarding the current tax season and how Covid-19 has changed deadlines and attitudes at Canada Revenue Agency. It certainly is an unprecedented financial tax season in Canada, and together they talk about the importance of being compliant with income tax returns, especially now. Go to www.morethanenough.ca for more information or call 613-520-4157 if you have any tax question...
May 22, 2020
Dave and Reb speak with Rev. Ray Borg of Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca about the meaning and context of the story of the widow who gave all she had in the temple courts. The rich man gave out of his wealth, but Jesus says the widow gave even more, by giving all she had. Together they discuss what that looks like for each of us today in the context of our western society. Listen in to hear their discussion which today is sponsored by Financial Advisor Fred Brogan of Kingston's Empi...
May 15, 2020
Dave and Reb encourage listeners on "Let's Talk Money" this morning with truth from God's Word found in Matthew 11, Psalm 121 and Jeremiah 17. In the storm that these pandemic days are creating, they are encouraging people to look to God, and face their financial situations by puiting their hands back on the wheel of their financial journeys. If you find you need further inspiration to look at your finances please contact the coaches at More Than Enough Financial by calling 613-520-4157. Aired: ...
May 08, 2020
Credit Counsellor Debbie Doyle from Doyle Salewski Inc., Licensed Insolvency Trustee, speaks with Dave and Reb on Let's Talk Money today and shares the journey they have been on with Canadians struggling with debt, in this time of Covid -19, physical distancing, and economic slow-down. 2020 has been both the busiest of times and the slowest of times for their financial counselling and restructuring services business. Tune in, and hear why. If you would like to reach Doyle Salewski please go to d...
May 01, 2020
In an effort to keep up with what is happening in the housing market, Dave and Reb speak with Mark Wilson from Royal Lepage Performance Realty on today's podcast. With the coming of Covid-19 and the economic slowdown that has resulted, the housing market took a noticeable shift. Listen to today's show to learn about buying and selling in the National Capital Region during these unprecedented times. To reach Mark Wilson, go to http://wilsonrealestate.ca/. Or if you have more questions, listen to ...
Apr 24, 2020
"You qualify!" Those may be the words you long to hear when looking to buy a home, but on today's show mortgage agents David van Noppen and Susanna Penning discuss why the words "Yes, you can afford it!" are the ones you really want to hear! Together they discuss the influence of greed on home purchases, and how in today's real estate market, people need to consider long-term dreams and lifestyle goals so that a mortgage doesn't drain those pursuits. Listen in to hear their discussion which is s...
Apr 17, 2020
The spikenard oil in the alabastar jar, worth a year's salary, was offered and poured out over Jesus to prepare him for burial. On today's show, Dave, Reb and Rev. Ray Borg of Financial Discipleship Canada discuss this act of worship and love, and the attitudes condemning it. They dig into how this act and those attitudes are reflected in our own lives today. Listen in to hear their discussion which today is sponsored by Financial Advisor Fred Brogan of Kingston's Empirical Financial - Brogan an...
Apr 10, 2020
Due to the effects of the current global economic and health crisis, Dave and Reb encourage listeners of "Let's Talk Money" to trust God, have hope and look at the financial uncertainty ahead from God's perspective. Dave and Reb are excited to see how people will trust God as they understand God's economy is a supernatural one. In the uncertain days ahead, they remind listeners that God is certain, and so is His Word. Tune in to listen, or go to www.morethanenough.ca to get more information abou...
Apr 03, 2020
Dave and Reb invite Kingdom Advisor National Director Lorne Robinson to today's "Let's Talk Money" show, as they look at the effects of the pandemic on markets and personal finance. Today's show is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada, a family of ministries connecting finances with discipleship. Go to www.financialdiscipleship.ca or notmine.ca to discover more about the community, resources and Biblical principles that will lead you into financial freedom. Aired: March 27th, 2020 on CHRI ...
Mar 27, 2020
Today on "Let's Talk Money" you will hear Dave and Reb speak into the crisis our nation and world are facing with the Covid-19 Crisis. They look at the answers the government and lending institutions are offering for mortgage and tax needs during this time of job loss, health struggles, stress and uncertainty. Please go to www.morethanenough.ca for more information, or call the office at 613-520-4157. Aired: March 20th, 2020 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an...
Mar 20, 2020
Dave and Reb welcome financial advisor Brent Vandermeer from Crosspoint Financial to talk about what it means to research environmental, social and governance policies in business, and how that affects personal investment strategies. Their discussion reflects the idea that there isn't always an easy way, or answer, for Christians who want to invest their money in a spiritual, godly and ethical way. Tune in to listen to more of their discussion or go to https://www.crosspointfinancial.ca/ to find...
Mar 13, 2020
Continuing the discussion around reference points on "Let's Talk Money" today, Dave and Reb look at the topic of purpose in our lives and how purpose is a strong, long-term motivator in our financial journey. God speaks to us about the importance of vision in Proverbs 29 and says that without it, people will perish. Tune in and be inspired to seek God for His purpose in your life. Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a coaching social enterprise corporation bringing hope and ...
Mar 06, 2020
At the end of 2019, CIBC and Manulife Financial surveyed Canadians on their views on debt. On today’s show, Dave and Reb look at some of the numbers and findings from these surveys, and why they want 2020 to be known as the Decade of Debt Freedom. They also look at some of the scripture verses that God speaks to us about debt. To hear more of their conversation, and to hear some practical steps you can take to walk a debt-free lifestyle, listen in! Today’s show was sponsored by More Than Enough ...
Feb 28, 2020
In an effort to understand the money stories and parables found in Scripture, Dave and Reb invite Rev. Ray Borg to discuss the parable of the talents on today's show. Found in Matthew 25, they look at how God is asking each of us to invest the income we earn into His Kingdom purposes. This is a challenging passage of Scripture, so listen in and hear their musings. Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a financial coaching company whose aim is to walk with people as they discov...
Feb 21, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day! On today's show, Dave and Reb talk all things dates and finances. If you didn't know you could have a "financial date" that is fun and helpful for your marriage and your finances, tune in to the show today and find out more! This morning's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a social enterprise company whose aim is to walk with people as they discover hope and freedom in their finances! Go to www.morethanenough.ca for more information. Aired: February 14th, 20...
Feb 14, 2020
On today's show, Dave and Reb revisit the topic of reference points and look at how our money stories, and where we come from financially, need to be understood so we can have a healthy financial reference point from our past. They dig into Romans 12:1 and 2, and the idea of presenting ourselves to God at the beginning of every day as part of having transformed thinking in our finances. Listen in to hear more! Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a social enterprise company t...
Feb 07, 2020
In an unlikely Biblical story, Dave and Reb find a source of financial encouragement on today's show. Through their discussion they discover that as Jesus walks the road with us, as we spend time in His Presence, and as we focus on who He is and what He has done, we gain more and more clarity on what matters to God, and how we can live out those priorities in our finances. To hear more of their discussion, tune in to the show that is sponsored this week by More Than Enough Financial - a financia...
Jan 31, 2020
Regular guest Rev. Ray Borg joins Dave and Reb on "Let's Talk Money" to review the bible study resources available through Financial Discipleship Canada's ministry arms Compass Canada and notmine.ca. Originally written by Howard Dayton, Your Money Counts, Navigating Your Finances God's Way, Money and Marriage God's Way, along with several other studies and resources are available through the website. Together they speak about the wisdom God brings through the Scriptures that are highlighted in t...
Jan 24, 2020
In further conversation today following last week's show, Dave and Reb dig through the topic of Kingdom Investing: where to start, and how to invest in kingdom priorities with our time, resources, finances, relationships and opportunities. Making time with God a priority is crucial to understanding what to invest and how. This kind of giving is more about relationship and less about a set of rules. To hear more of their discussion, tune in to the show that is sponsored this week by More Than Eno...
Jan 17, 2020
Lynn Fraser, former owner of More Than Enough Financial, joins Dave and Reb on today's show to share about her journey in Southeast Asia and how Kingdom Investing has changed her life for the better. She shares the joy in giving her life to God and His purposes. To learn more, or to join in Lynn's journey, by investing financially, email [email protected]. Today's show has been sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a financial coaching company helping people find hope and freedom in thei...
Jan 10, 2020
At the start of this new year, Dave and Reb look at the reference points in our lives that can encourage good financial decisions, but also those that don't. They tackle how we compare ourselves to our neighbours, and how that affects our financial decisions and our happiness. Looking at Proverbs 23:17, they share God's perspective and how He admonishes us not to let our hearts envy others, but instead to be zealous for the fear of the Lord. On today's show they reference a podcast called the Ha...
Jan 03, 2020
It's the end of the year, and Dave and Reb look back on 2019 with Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada. They discuss how intentionality and commitment is so important in our financial journey, as well as understanding how our love of money can affect our relationship with God. They continue to encourage people to depend on God in the year ahead and commit to "putting your hands on the wheel of your finances" and don't take them off. Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Finan...
Dec 27, 2019
Dave and Reb love the Christmas season, and they love the story of Jesus’ coming. For the second year in a row, they have decided to share this story with their podcast listeners, and invite you to picture yourself in the story of Christ’s birth. Are you a shepherd receiving the news, or the Innkeeper perplexed by the young pregnant woman before him? Imagine what it would have been like for any of these people as they became witnesses to this great story of redemption. Pause. Listen or read alon...
Dec 20, 2019
