Rob West is the Host of Faith and Finance Live. The Federal Reserve announced the first interest rate reduction in 4 years, and indicates another reduction could happen before the end of the year. Rob shares the possible impact - on the market, and your pocketbook. He also addresses issues facing those owners of Time Shares and fields questions about retirement and financial planning for people who have a difficult time planning.

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In The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic, Best-Selling author and radio host Michael Medved recounts some of the most significant events in America’s rise to prosperity and power, from the writing of the Constitution to the Civil War. He reveals a record of improbabilities and amazements that demonstrate what the Founders always believed: that events unfolded according to a master plan, with destiny playing an unmistakable role in lifting the nation to greatness.

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Years ago, Becky Harling bought a watercolor painting that had a portrait of a bride with flags all over her gown from different parts of the world. It was symbolic of the bride of Christ as being multi-ethnic and racially diverse. It was breathtakingly beautiful. As the keynote speaker for Moody Radio’s BFF Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Becky was filled with awe and worship as she saw the most diverse group of women she ever had the privilege of speaking to - what a beautiful tapestry!

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In a word, 'YES.' But it doesn't have to be that way or stay that way. Lisa Anderson, host of Boundless and Director of Young Adults with Focus on the Family reminds us nearly half of the US population is single. Often people think of this season of life as something that is lacking or empty. It is viewed as a time to learn to “wait well”. Lisa discusses how to be present during this time of life; not simply longing for 'what's next,' whatever that may be.

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Marianna Gol introduces Tom and Tabi to this ministry on behalf of the widows and orphans in the Negev of Israel is called Afikim ba’Negev, Streams in the Desert. Marianna says as we share God’s overflow of love, we see the cleansing and healing power of God flooding into the dry and barren places of people’s lives, filling them with hope and a vision for the future. Lives are changed, and new possibilities blossom.

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Dr. Steven Sanchez is Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and is the guest host for Open Line CHATT this week. He responds to the idea about questioning items of faith - is that good or bad? Dr. Sanchez also address the validity of using children's picture bibles even though they don't contain all of the truth of scripture. Steven and also examines the Old Testament and New Testament approach toward giving. Which should we apply today?

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Elizabeth Tabish is best known for her portrayal of Mary Magdelene on The Chosen. She shares about her journey as an actress; her journey as a cast member, and how her involvement in this series is impacting her relationship with God. Elizabeth also shares about the darker tone of Season 4 and how this theme is setting the stage for the conflict between the religious leaders and the crowd which will ultimately lead Jesus to the cross.

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Tom and Tabi have been looking at the political landscape within the culture and within the church. They began to wonder if there was a way for followers of Christ to engage in a conversation with someone whose political beliefs are contrary to your own - and not end up 'ghosting' one another at the end of the exchange. They share a couple of ideas that just might help us distinguish ourselves from the way culture handles that type of conflict.

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