Dave and Reb talk about the heart issues around money today, specifically in light of this Christmas season. They want to remind us that God sent His Son to be the physical presence of God's goodness, redemption and love in our lives. On our financial journeys we can forget that He is Emmanuel - God with Us! Jesus came and entered our mistakes, our muck, our joys and our victories. There is no financial mistake or victory too great that He won't walk with us through them. On today's show, Dave a...
Dec 13, 2019
Dave and Reb love hearing stories, and on today's show Sean and Roz Woodland share their spiritual and financial journey based on a proverb they love from Proverbs 15:22: "Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisors bring success." Before they were married five years ago, they attended one of the monthly Financial Fitness Seminars, offered through More Than Enough. As they share their journey on today's show, you will hear how they moved from financial "wreckage" to financial "stability" by...
Dec 06, 2019
On today's show, Dave and Reb speak with Kingston mortgage broker Jeff Stafford about how to "prepare, prepare, prepare" for buying a home in a very "hot" market. They agree that inviting the Lord into every one of these transactions is an important part of this huge financial decision. They also discuss how to build a team around you that has your best interest at heart in the real estate market. To learn more about Kingston Mortgage Solutions go to https://kingstonmortgagesolutions.com/. To co...
Nov 29, 2019
Ottawa Mortgage Broker Susanna Penning joins Dave and Reb on Let's Talk Money today to talk about what you need to prepare for buying a home, or renewing your mortgage. In each client conversation, Susanna discusses property, down payment, credit score, employment and job stability, and cash flow affordability. To hear them dig into how to prepare for a mortgage, tune in and listen. Today's radio show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a coaching company helping people find hope and fre...
Nov 22, 2019
As part of November's theme topic "Being Prepared in Your Finances", More Than Enough tax specialist and business coach Bron Vasic, helps Dave and Reb unpack how people can get prepared for the 2020 tax season which is just around the corner. Together, they look at Proverbs 24:30-34 and warn people not to procrastinate in complying with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines. Today's radio show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial, a coaching company helping people find hope and freedom in their...
Nov 15, 2019
Black Friday and Christmas sales are coming but are you prepared? Dave and Reb continue their month long theme of preparing financially, and look at the upcoming season of spending. With billions of dollars being spent on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas purchases, they want people to be aware of how much they have to spend, and to be committed to their purchase plans. With advertising promising happiness with every purchase, Dave and Reb are not here to discourage spending, but simply ...
Nov 08, 2019
Dave and Reb are talking about Preparing Yourself Financially during the month of November, and today they start with a focus on some of the "Daveisms" or phrases that float around the More Than Enough office. "Plan what you spend and spend what you plan", "Live on less than you make", and "Give every dollar a name" are some of the phrases that Dave and Reb use to help remind themselves, and others, to plan, prepare and be wise with money. Listen to their conversation to learn about intentional ...
Nov 01, 2019
On Let’s Talk Money today, Dave and Reb look back at their two month focus of prayer and finances that highlights our daily walk with God, and many stories of how God answers our financial prayers. Reading through John 9 and the story of the blind man receiving his sight, they compare physical blindness to our own financial blindspots. Today's show is the last show of the series that highlights prayer and finance. It is part of the two month focus where Dave and Reb encourage listeners to get in...
Oct 25, 2019
Thanksgiving brings a time for us to consider what role gratitude can play in our finances. Today, Dave and Reb on Let’s Talk Money, detail how gratitude can be a tool in your finances. The wear and tear of life can leave us feeling exhausted and can lead us to complaining. Thanking God helps us cultivate a financial perspective rooted in hope and freedom. Today's show highlights prayer and finance. It is part of the two month focus where Dave and Reb encourage listeners to get in touch with the...
Oct 11, 2019
Two special guests, Monica Fife and Nanda Wubs, join Dave and Reb on Let's Talk Money today, to tell of God's leading and provision. After living in a shack for most of her married life, Monica had a dream and desire to live in a well-built home without leaks and mildew. Listen to the story of how God answered Monica's prayers through a corporate donation, and a team of hard-working volunteers. Today's show highlights prayer and finance. It is part of the two month focus where Dave and Reb encou...
Oct 04, 2019
Today, Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada helps Dave and Reb dig through the Lord's prayer and how it relates to finances. Together they discover how God is longing to walk with each of us in our day-to-day journeys, and how part of our prayer journey with God is discovering that he wants to hear our concerns, questions and dreams regarding the resources He has given us. For the month of September and October, Dave and Reb are encouraging listeners to get in touch with the More Tha...
Sep 27, 2019
In the second of two Let's Talk Money shows, Doug Sprunt continues to share his journey of trusting God, and how he has learned that surrender to God is the key. He speaks with Dave and Reb about the importance of learning we are loved by God, and how knowing that, leads us to surrender all we are and have back to God. Out of that place of surrender, we know God will take care of us financially. Tune in, to hear more of their conversation based on Scripture found in John 15. Today's show highlig...
Sep 20, 2019
With this month's focus on prayer and finance, Dave and Reb invite friend and former owner of Salem Storehouse, Doug Sprunt, to share the prayer and financial journey of Ottawa's former Christian bookstore. You won't want to miss the stories of God's faithfulness, and surprising provision, for the store and their family. Today's show highlights prayer and finance and is part of the two month focus, where Dave and Reb encourage listeners to get in touch with the More Than Enough prayer team if th...
Sep 13, 2019
Dave and Reb are back on "Let's Talk Money" this morning after a few weeks off enjoying the summer. Today, they are introducing a series of radio shows that will encourage listeners to pray and talk to God about their finances. People may not always think of finances and prayer together, but Dave and Reb start to unpack how prayer impacts financial stories and journeys. For the month of September and October, they are also encouraging listeners to get in touch with the More Than Enough prayer te...
Sep 06, 2019
It takes Gazelle intensity to get out of debt, we have heard Dave Ramsey say. And on today's show Dave and Reb speak with Rev. Ray Borg about what that looks like in every day life. Based on the verse found in Proverbs 6:5, fleeing debt is a serious principle God gives us to live by. "Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, and like a bird from the hand of the fowler", the Scripture reads. Listen to the show and learn how to run from financial debt like a gazelle. Aired: Jul...
Jul 19, 2019
Matt Reynolds, from First15 devotional ministry, joins Dave and Reb on the radio show today to talk about what it looks like when we put God first in our finances. Knowing and trusting that God has a good plan for our lives is a great truth to learn. They talk about the importance of knowing the truth of what God says about money and possessions, and in the process discovering the lies we believe and live by. To receive daily devotionals that draw you into a heart relationship with God, go to ht...
Jul 12, 2019
Continuing their Canada Day discussion about the Canadian Railroad from last week, Dave and Reb talk about how to lay financial tracks that lead you in the right direction. These tracks will be laid well by determining a clear destination, by trusting God and understanding He is our provider, and by seeking God and reading His Word to discover what He says about money and possessions. Keeping our eyes focused on Jesus, as it says in Hebrews 12, is crucial for following a good financial path. Lis...
Jul 05, 2019
It is Canada Day weekend and on today's show, Dave and Reb look at the building of Canada'a Railroad across the nation in the late 1800s as the fulfillment of a promise to the province of British Columbia. This epic task took planning, purpose, preparation, and perseverance. Of course, this financial coaching couple compares the laying of railroad tracks to the tracks we lay in our finances to get us to our desired financial destination. Listen to learn how Jesus has already gone before us as th...
Jun 28, 2019
Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada, and notmine.ca joins Dave and Reb to unpack what it means when God says in the book of Proverbs that the "borrower is slave to the lender". Together, they look at how to determine if you are under the weight of debt, and how that weight affects your day-to-day living. Today's show is sponsored by Precision Diesel in Winchester where the expert staff of diesel mechanics serve your needs for truck, tractor and heavy equipment repair. Go to PDpower....
Jun 21, 2019
What is an emergency cushion? Dave and Reb take one key of financial fitness on today's show, and discuss how it can hep people "plan what they spend, and spend what they plan." Building an emergency cushion is storing $1000 to $2000 in an account that you can access when you have emergencies. instead of using your credit line. Listen in to discover how you can start building yours today. Aired: June 14th, 2019 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment w...
Jun 14, 2019
On today's show, Dave and Reb look at the practical details around planning and saving for your vacation. No matter the season, these hopes and dreams for time away with family are a part of your financial journey. Making weekly or monthly automatic payments into a "vacation fund" or "vacation envelope" is one of the keys, alongside making intentional plans for what you want to do. Today's show is sponsored by notmine.ca - an online community that exists through the ministry of Financial Discipl...
Jun 07, 2019
After spending a show talking about credit profiles a few weeks ago, today Dave and Reb look at the three things needed to prepare for getting a mortgage to buy a home. Having a secure and stable income, a down payment, and a healthy credit profile are all a part of the process. Above all, Dave reminds listeners that it is crucial to understand that just because you qualify for a mortgage, doesn't mean you can truly afford the home or property. In these decisions, it is wise to have good, knowle...
May 31, 2019
Newly married brides Ashlyn Stanley and Mercedes Veselka share their money saving tips for creating a beautiful and memorable wedding day on today's 'Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb'. With two different wedding styles, they both created a wedding experience that was meaningful but didn't break the bank. Listen to their stories as they share them with Dave and Reb. Today's show is sponsored by Financial Advisor Brent Vandermeer and Crosspoint Financial. To learn more about how they can help yo...
May 24, 2019
Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada joins Dave and Reb today as they delve into 'money talk'. Although it is what Dave and Reb do every day of the week, having conversations about money is not always easy. Together they look at the complexities and blessings attached to these conversations, and how to start them and keep them going no matter the circumstances. Today's show is sponsored by Financial Advisor Brent Vandermeer and Crosspoint Financial. To learn more about how they can h...
May 17, 2019
Continuing the discussion from last week, Dave and Reb discuss some important keys to teaching your children about money at home. If you are not teaching your kids directly, children are most certainly learning about money from their parent's behaviour around money. Taking wisdom from Deuteronomy 6, Dave and Reb encourage people to teach God's financial wisdom as they walk along the way, as they sit down with their families, and as they begin their day and end their day. Today's show is sponsore...
May 10, 2019
"Let's Talk Money" welcomes very special guests to the show today, as Dave and Reb talk with their children Hope and Justus van Noppen about what they learned about money growing up in their home. Hope and Justus share what they were 'taught' and what they 'caught' about the purpose of money, how to use money, and how spending money you don't have can lead to all kinds of trouble. Tune in and listen. Aired: May 3rd, 2019 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an app...
May 03, 2019
Dave and Reb talk mortgages, home-buying, and credit profiles on today's show. They discuss why having a good credit profile is necessary for buying a home in Canada, and how you can avoid a poor credit profile. As Dave says, it all comes down to paying your bills on time, every time. Listen in, to hear more. To book an appointment with More Than Enough Financial for a mortgage strategy review, call 613-520-4157. Aired: April 26th, 2019 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to...
Apr 26, 2019
Dave and Reb welcome American fashion photographer Michael Belk this morning as he tells of his own financial journey with God during the recession of 2008, and how God has been using his abilities to bring the stories of Jesus to life in a book of photographs called Journeys with the Messiah. Michael Belk reveals Jesus in first century settings interacting with modern-day men and women, depicted as high rollers, executives, travellers and people from all walks of life. The photographs are as in...
Apr 19, 2019
If you want to find out what financial investing is all about, this is the show that will get you moving in the right direction. Financial Advisor Brent Vandermeer from CrossPoint Financial joins Dave and Reb to discuss the basics of the bond and stock markets, and what it means to make these investments as you plan for the future. Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed by this topic, but they all agree that learning about investing is part of our stewardship journey and taking care of our God-given ...
Apr 12, 2019
Financial Advisor Brent Vandermeer from CrossPoint Financial joins Dave and Reb to talk about what a financially resilient household can look like. They also tackle a very common question they hear in the marketplace: once we've paid off consumer debt, should we pay down our mortgage first, or invest? They emphasize the importance of living on less than you make, and developing savings habits, no matter how you answer that question for yourselves. Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Fi...
Mar 29, 2019
