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Let's Talk Money with Dave & Reb

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Financial coach & mortgage specialist David van Noppen & his wife Rebecca dig in to the heart issues around money. With practical tips & advice, they will challenge & encourage you to find hope & freedom in your finances, as well as in God's plans & purposes for your life.

Episodes

Surrendered Giving

On today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb," the co-hosts welcome Rev. Ray Borg from notmine.ca for the second of a two-part series on giving. This episode focuses on how a surrendered life is a giving life, and how Jesus is the perfect example of that life. Together, they encourage people to open-wide the windows of limiting beliefs that keep them from living a surrendered life of giving. You will need to tune in to find out how Philippians 2, a quote from Reb's book, and the idea of limiti...

Apr 15, 2022

Positioned for Giving

On today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb," the co-hosts welcome Rev. Ray Borg from notmine.ca in the first of a two-part series on giving. This episode focuses on a key question: what do we believe about giving? Once we start to understand the answer to this question spiritually, philosophically, and practically, we will know ourselves better. This understanding will also provide a foundation and position for our giving. Listen in to hear more of their conversation. Today's show is sponsor...

Apr 08, 2022

Happy April Fool's Day

Dave and Reb have a big announcement to make on today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb." The announcement may surprise you. It may horrify you. But rest assured, Dave and Reb have your best interests at heart. Take time to listen to today's show. (And no, they are not having another baby!) Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial - a financial coaching, tax, and mortgage company empowering people to effectively manage their finances, while finding hope and financial freedom o...

Apr 01, 2022

Fact, Faith, Fear - Part 2

Dave and Reb continue their conversation about financial facts that concern us, fears that lead us, and faith that strengthens us, on today's episode of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb." In light of this Lenten season, they also reflect on the work of the Cross, the beauty of Christ's victory, and the need for surrender in our finances as we journey in faith. God is wanting to pour His new wine of love in and through us to this hurting world of 2022, but who we were several years ago, will n...

Mar 25, 2022

Fact, Faith, Fear - Part 1

Many financial questions are swirling around these days about the future ahead. On today’s "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb," the co-hosts uncover some facts, address a few fears, and look at how both are affecting our faith and walk with God. With concerns over gas and food prices rising, many people are wondering what to believe about the future ahead. Dave and Reb encourage people from Jesus' words found in Matthew 6, and remind listeners that there is a strong history of God taking care o...

Mar 18, 2022

Legacy with Brent Vandermeer

What are we leaving behind? It seems to be a question many are asking, and Dave and Reb welcome Brent Vandermeer, financial advisor at CrossPoint Financial, to weigh in on the importance of legacy on today’s episode of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb." Leaving a legacy does not only involve leaving finances to the generations behind us, but leaving spiritual wealth and wisdom, as well. To learn more about Brent’s work and his heart behind the purpose of investing, go to www.crosspointfinanci...

Mar 11, 2022

Investments and Inflation with Brent Vandermeer

Dave and Reb welcome Brent Vandermeer, financial advisor from CrossPoint Financial, to this episode of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb." With inflation increasing, the cost of goods rising, and income often not keeping pace, questions around long-term investing are on the minds of many. On today's show, they talk about what inflation means, and what considerations need to be made in investment portfolios. Their discussion takes place alongside Jesus’ words in Mark 8 to remember and understan...

Mar 04, 2022

More ADHD Conversation with Dr. Beth Anne van Noppen

Financial Awareness can be challenging for many of us, but for those struggling with Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, it can be overwhelming. Dave and Reb speak with local physician, Dr. Beth Anne van Noppen on today's episode of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" where she provides practical tips on how to manage money. Keeping a simple budget, giving yourself a 24-to 48-hour spending rule, using cash, or using an APP that provides you with visual envelopes are among the helpful ...

Feb 25, 2022

Preparing for Renovations with Justin Charron

Dave and Reb invite their friend and contractor Justin Charron to join them on "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" to talk about the ins and outs of planning for renovation projects. After going through their own renovation experience during Covid-19 lockdowns, they share with Justin insights and questions about their experience. Attaining written estimates, having ongoing communication, planning financing ahead, and developing trust with your contractor is all a part of keeping your project re...

Feb 18, 2022

Talking Love and Money

It's almost Valentine's Day and Dave and Reb are talking love and money on today's "Let's Talk Money" podcast. To help listeners understand the fragility of these conversations, they have brought in some tea cups to help illustrate the delicate nature of money conversations, especially in marriage. Sometimes we come into money discussions with perceptions, wounds, or misunderstandings that can create conflict we weren't expecting. Before we know it, the tea cups are shattered. Listen in to today...

Feb 11, 2022

Walking With People in Financial Crisis

Many people struggle with daily financial cash flow management. Some of us watch our friends and family as they work through these challenges. On today's episode of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", the co-hosts provide some tips for how to walk with people in financial crisis. There is no simple or easy answer, but Dave and Reb share some of the things they have learned "on the journey," while admitting they haven't always done it well. Listen to the show to hear more! Today's show is spons...

Feb 04, 2022

Let's Talk Tithing

The discussion of tithing may or may not be a controversial subject for you, depending on your perspective. Today on "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb," the co-hosts welcome Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca to discuss the subject of tithing and giving from a cheerful heart, as they provide a perspective of grace and generosity. They don't provide black and white answers, but do their best to create a foundation of truth and understanding for those wondering if ti...

Jan 28, 2022

Tax Preparedness

Dave and Reb welcome More Than Enough's financial tax coaches Bron Vasic and Destiny Johnson to today's episode of "Let's Talk Money". Together, they dig into the issues of financial hope and freedom in personal tax preparation. Being proactive alleviates stress and anxiety, and allows individuals to think clearly about what tax preparation is needed before the April 30th personal tax deadline. Listen in to hear how More Than Enough is helping people navigate tax compliance in 2022. Today's show...

Jan 21, 2022

Bringing Hope and Freedom

It's mid-January and at the start of this new year, Dave and Reb take time on Let's Talk Money today, to get re-focused on the More Than Enough calling of bringing hope and freedom into people's financial journeys. Together, they dig into what financial hope and freedom looks as followers of Jesus Christ. Tune in and listen to today's show which is sponsored by Financial Advisor Bold Kere of Bold Care Financial. A podcaster and friend of Dave and Reb, Bold believes in identifying financial blind...

Jan 14, 2022

Preparing to Be Flexible

Dave and Reb start the New Year with preparedness and flexibility on their minds. It's the first "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" podcast of 2022, and they are still passionate about talking money. They encourage listeners to slow down, to make every financial decision a spiritual one, and to bring God into all their conversations about money. Today's show is sponsored by Financial Advisor Bold Kere of Bold Financial. A podcaster and friend, Bold believes in identifying financial blind spots...

Jan 07, 2022

Reflecting on 2021

At the end of this year, Dave and Reb take time to reflect on this past year of 2021. On today's show, they talk about taking time to grieve the losses of the year, but also to give thanks for God's presence and guidance. They talk about the importance of grieving and gratitude, as they direct listeners to reflect on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Listen to today's show, to understand the importance of lament and thankfulness on your financial and life journey. Today's show is sponsored...

Dec 31, 2021

Merry Christmas Eve!

On today's very special episode of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb," some of the More Than Enough team share their favourite Christmas Carols, and why they are so special. In a time of so much stress and uncertainty, today's show reminds listeners to step back and remember the amazing joy that came in the midst of another season of strain and trouble over 2000 years ago. The More Than Enough team wishes you a blessed Christmas, as you worship and celebrate the birth of our King this December...

Dec 24, 2021

ADHD and Financial Fitness with Dr. Beth Anne van Noppen

Finances are hard enough on a good day, but add the struggle of Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and you have a 'whole new ballgame'. Dave and Reb speak with local physician, Dr. Beth Anne van Noppen on today's episode of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb". She shares some of her insights into how these challenges affect money management. Tune in to hear her concerns and insights. Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial - a financial coaching, tax, and mortgage com...

Dec 17, 2021

Cultivating Trust

On today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb," Rev. Ray Borg interviews Reb about her new book Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances. Reb shares her heart with listeners about this pandemic project and how she hopes readers will hear God's invitation to come to Him with their worries and fears, especially around money. Reading this newly released book will draw readers into the journey of deeper dependency on God as they dig up the soil of their hearts and plant s...

Dec 10, 2021

God's Economy at Christmas with Arlene Borg

This has not been an easy few years for Canadians, so today on "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb," the co-hosts invite their friend Arlene Borg to share her love of Christmas and how we can continue to navigate this season and trust in God's economy for living and giving. She shares tips on how to make Christmas purchases that won't break the bank, while explaining that generosity and gift-giving are a part of how God expresses His love to others. Using what you have, simplifying, and purchasi...

Dec 03, 2021

Black Friday Generosity

Black Friday comes around every year, just like Christmas, Easter, and Canada Day. And as we look to this weekend of shopping sales, deals and consumer frenzy, Dave and Reb challenge “Let’s Talk Money” listeners to not only do their Christmas shopping throughout this weekend, but to intentionally give some of their Black Friday money away. On today’s podcast, they talk about taking some of the money we save and donate it to help those in need. As Dave says, “generosity disarms coveting and greed...

Nov 26, 2021

New Builds with Mortgage Specialist Susanna Penning

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” That is a verse found in Proverbs 11:14, and on today’s podcast “Let’s Talk Money”, Dave and Reb welcome Mortgage Specialist Susanna Penning to provide some of that wisdom and safety for people deciding to build a home. While the Ottawa, Ontario real estate market has exploded over the last 18 months, with housing selling at an over-asking price and multiple offers on every sale, people are discoura...

Nov 19, 2021

Living the Kingdom Way with Rev. Ray Borg

The cost of living is rising in Canada, and it is concerning Canadians on widespread levels. On today's "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", Rev. Ray Borg discusses the latest statistics around these economic concerns. Together with their guest, Dave and Reb talk about our call to live counter-culturally, while trusting God with "our five loaves and two fishes". They also remind listeners in the midst of all of this adversity, to release fear by drawing on the love God that He has for each one ...

Nov 12, 2021

Celebrating Five Years!

Dave and Reb invite listeners to celebrate with them this morning! Five years ago this November, they launched this podcast "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" and they want you to join with them in giving thanks for God's faithfulness. CHRI's Station Manager Bill Stevens joins them this morning to talk about the significance of this podcast in the local Christian community. Tune in and hear today's conversation which is sponsored today by More Than Enough Financial - a financial coaching, tax,...

Nov 05, 2021

Moving Towards Maturity

On "Let's Talk Money" today, Dave and Reb encourage listeners to think about how they react to financial stress, as they share their own go-to responses around money stress. Dave tends to bury his head in the sand, while Reb leans toward more controlling behaviours. Looking at verses in 1 Corinthians 3, they also encourage listeners to grow in maturity in the Lord, so that envy, contentions, and divisions don't rise among God's people. Tune in and hear today's conversation which is sponsored tod...

Oct 29, 2021

Responding to the Supply Chain Crisis

On today's "Let's Talk Money", Dave and Reb discuss the current global supply chain crisis and our consumer attitudes to how it is affecting our choices, especially as the Christmas season approaches. They remind listeners to be patient, find other solutions, and to learn contentment in the midst of this unprecedented situation. Attitudes of entitlement may arise, but Dave and Reb share how Psalm 33 can refocus us on the Lord. "No king is saved by the multitude of an army; A mighty man is not de...

Oct 22, 2021

Budget Busters Part 2

Today, on "Let's Talk Money", Dave and Reb continue the Budget Busting discussion they started at the beginning of September. Their More Than Enough coaching team had so many ideas and thoughts about what affects budgets, they decided to keep the conversation going. Listen to hear about those areas of our lives that can cause leaks and floods in our finances, and what you can do to keep them from undermining your goals and dreams. Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial - a finan...

Oct 15, 2021

Thanksgiving Friday!

Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca joins Dave and Reb on "Let's Talk Money" this morning to reflect on thanksgiving, worship, and our understanding of God. This discussion also looks at how our ideas about God influence how we talk to God about money. As James Bryan Smith says in his book The Good and Beautiful Life, "what we think determines how we live. If we think God is an angry accountant frowning on us and would love us if only we are good enough, that narrativ...

Oct 08, 2021

Talking about Talking About Money

After recently hosting a seminar talking about money and communication, Dave and Reb thought it would also be a timely discussion for listeners of their "Let's Talk Money" podcast. When talking to your spouse, kids, or friends about money, Dave and Reb remind us to walk in love, be wrapped in love, and remember to honour others more than we honour ourselves. Knowing that money and communicating are not easy subjects to tackle, Dave and Reb encourage God's people to press in and wrestle through t...

Oct 01, 2021

Exploring Cryptocurrency with Bold Kere, Part II

Dave and Reb again welcome Ottawa financial advisor Bold Kere of Bold Care Financial to today's episode of "Let's Talk Money", as they continue their discussion about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and how to navigate this new world of financial digital investing, especially as Christians. Today's show is the second of two parts where they define and explain this new form of currency in the digital world. Today's show is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca: a place to find resour...

Sep 24, 2021