Let's Talk Money

It’s March break in many places across the country and people are either heading south or dreaming about it. On episode #370 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” the co-hosts talk about holiday planning that not only includes financial awareness, but God awareness. The old english word for holiday actually means ‘holy day’ and Dave and Reb encourage listeners to set apart time to not simply ‘vacate’ life, but to rest and take time with the Lord. Tune in and listen to their conversation which is sponsored by the Ottawa-based Crosspoint Financial team led by Brent Vandermeer. There, you will discover a place to invest with purpose as the Crosspoint asset management and financial planning team helps you achieve your goals and dreams across all facets of life. Go to crosspointfinancial.ca to find out more, or to book an appointment with a financial advisor. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks

No matter how good at math or stewardship you think you are, there is always this certainty that your life brings uncertainty. As much as we’d like to plan for everything, we just can’t because we can’t fully know the future. On episode #369 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts talk about the importance of verses found in Proverbs 3 that encourage God’s people to walk in common sense and discernment, especially in regards to the unknown. They help listeners think about how to apply common sense and discernment to daily financial management. Tune in and listen to their conversation which is sponsored by the Ottawa-based Crosspoint Financial team led by Brent Vandermeer. There, you will discover a place to invest with purpose as the Crosspoint asset management and financial planning team helps you achieve your goals and dreams across all facets of life. Go to crosspointfinancial.ca to find out more, or to book an appointment with a financial advisor. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-c

Dave and Reb want to talk about money, and they want to help you face your debt issues head on! On episode #368 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” they want listeners to get real about financial debt by facing their own financial stories and making a plan. They revisit this much-talked about topic with help from Scripture verses like Psalm 37:21 and James 1:27. Understanding net equity and knowing where you stand at this time and season is also a helpful place to start. Tune in and listen to their conversation which is sponsored by the Ottawa-based Crosspoint Financial team led by Brent Vandermeer. There, you will discover a place to invest with purpose as the Crosspoint asset management and financial planning team helps you achieve your goals and dreams across all facets of life. Go to crosspointfinancial.ca to find out more, or to book an appointment with a financial advisor. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go

How do you talk about money when the stresses and strains of life push you into spaces of overwhelm? How do you know when you are just too stressed to talk about money but you know you need to? On episode #367 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts welcome Psychotherapist Amanda Van Noppen to talk about windows of tolerance and how to recognize when we get outside of those windows. Turning to flight, fight, or freeze options for coping, we can find ourselves unable to manage communication around money, or the sound financial practices we want to practise. Tune in to the show for tips on how to get back into your tolerance windows so money conversations are helpful and hopeful. This episode is sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-

With so much information bombarding us daily, we can use all kinds of financial markers to determine whether or not we are managing our finances well. On episode #366 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Rev. Ray Borg engages more conversation with the co-hosts about what these look like in our lives. Following the biblical principle of giving is one such marker. “God expresses His love to us by giving us resources and we can ask ourselves ‘how are we using these resources for His glory?’” Rev. Borg says. Tune in today to hear the show today sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. Aired: February 16t

Are you the type of person who drags your feet when it comes to tax preparation? On episode #365 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts welcome back the More Than Enough Tax team to talk about hosting a Tax Prep Party. It’s an idea they generated to inspire people to add a bit of fun to the tax season and do it with community around you. To find a list of necessary tax items needed to file with the Canada Revenue Agency go to morethanenough.ca/taxes. Tune in to the show today sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. Aired: February 9th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For q

Financial housing experts say there are 2.2 million mortgages coming up for renewal in the next two years. On episode #364 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts encourage listeners to face what is coming especially if they know their monthly mortgage payments are going to experience an increase. In light of the challenges, Dave and Reb offer a few suggestions on how to manage increased payments. Tune in to the show today sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. Aired: February 2nd, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with a More Than

Loud Budgeting. A new trend that influencer Lucas Battle named and voiced in a recent TikTok video has taken hold of people’s imaginations. (You can find it here) Loud Budgeting is not about not having enough money, but about telling people “I don’t want to spend”. On “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” episode #363, the co-hosts dig into this new idea as a form of pushing back against the tide of consumerism and debt. Tune in to today’s show sponsored by Financial Planner Joanne Jehu. Joanne helps clients with financial planning, money management, investments, retirement planning and preparation, as well as areas of risk management including insurance protection. To connect with Joanne and find out more information, go to joannejehu.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. Aired: January 26th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointmen

What are your financial reference points in 2024? Dave and Reb begin a discussion with Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada about what we use as marker or reference points in determining our financial and spiritual successes. On episode #362 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” they talk about the differences between blessing and privilege and how our perceptions of God and our financial behaviour have a direct impact on our attitudes toward God, ourselves, and money. Tune in to today’s show sponsored by Financial Planner Joanne Jehu. Joanne helps clients with financial planning, money management, investments, retirement planning and preparation, as well as areas of risk management including insurance protection. To connect with Joanne and find out more information, go to joannejehu.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. Aired: January 19th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM i

The More Than Enough tax team joins Dave and Reb on episode #361 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. As the tax preparation season quickly approaches, the special guests talk about both the spiritual and practical details that listeners can consider. Among them, is participating in a Tax Prep Party that might help people work together in preparation for income tax compliance. To hear more, tune in to today’s show which is sponsored by Financial Planner Joanne Jehu. Joanne helps clients with financial planning, money management, investments, retirement planning and preparation, as well as areas of risk management including insurance protection. To connect with Joanne and find out more information, go to https://joannejehu.ca/. To find a list of necessary tax items needed to file with the Canada Revenue Agency go to morethanenough.ca/taxes. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. Aired

There is financial hope and freedom for Canadians to discover in 2024 and on episode #360 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” the co-hosts encourage listeners with the possibilities as they put sound financial habits into practice. Hope and freedom can even come before all debts are paid off because of renewed thinking and behaviour around money. To receive encouragement for the year ahead, tune in to today’s show which is sponsored by Financial Planner Joanne Jehu. Joanne helps clients with financial planning, money management, investments, retirement planning and preparation, as well as areas of risk management including insurance protection. To connect with Joanne and find out more information, go to joannejehu.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. Aired: January 5th, 2023 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with a More Than

As 2023 comes to an end, Dave shares his process of slowing down after the intensity of the Ottawa real estate market through the pandemic years. On episode #359 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts tell listeners about their experiences and the rhythms of this past season of their lives, as well as how important it is to follow God’s leading, especially through changing financial seasons. Dave and Reb also share their favourite podcast episodes of 2023, and you don’t want to miss that! So tune in and listen to today’s episode sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca. Aired: December 29th,

God is with us. This is the Christmas message Dave and Reb explore on episode #358 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. While many of us struggle with stumped hopes at this time of year, listeners are encouraged to remember that the seed of God came at a time of great challenge and despair. Jesus came as a branch of hope. They remind all of us that we can walk in His peace and contentment as we know He is with us, release our anxiety to Him, and then turn our hearts to thanksgiving. Listen to today’s episode sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca or email info@morethanenough.ca, to arrange pick-up from

Not too many people like to think about tax season during the month of December, but on episode #357, Dave and Reb gently get listeners thinking about CRA and tax time by introducing the More Than Enough tax team. Stephen Tibben, Destiny Johnson, and Bron Vasic share their thoughts on “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” about their love for numbers and for people, and the need to have a trusted team to help navigate tax responsibilities. Listen to today’s episode sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca or email info@morethanenough.ca, to arrange pick-up from their Ottawa office. Aired: December 15th, 202

How have our encounters with God impacted our wallets? This is the question that Dave and Reb dig into with Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada on episode #356 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. Together they look at the story of Jacob and his encounter with God found in Genesis 28, alongside the generous journey and gifts of the Magi that we celebrate during this Christmas season. Listen to today’s episode sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca or email info@morethanenough.ca, to arrange pick-up from their Ottawa office. Today, Dave and Reb also mention their very first podcast recording

To hunker down means to get yourself comfortable in a place or situation and stay in that position for a while. On "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb" episode #355, the co-hosts suggest re-thinking Christmas spending and making a plan so that you don’t take a year to pay it off. As they share the latest statistics on 2022 Christmas spending that is still seeing one quarter of Canadians paying off that debt a year later, they encourage listeners to hunker down into the plan and stick with it. To read the article mentioned in today’s show go to globalnews.ca. Listen to today’s episode sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.moretha

It's Black Friday and Dave and Reb aren't talking shopping! On episode #354 of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", the co-hosts discuss the benefits and drawbacks of reverse mortgages. Started in the U.S. in 1961, today, this borrowing product continues to be an option for people who want to stay in their home as long as they can, or may not have the income to support their current mortgage. Dave and Reb look at some of the specific criteria needed to obtain a reverse mortgage on today’s show which is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial—a financial coaching, tax, and mortgage company empowering people to find hope and freedom as they effectively manage their finances one day at a time. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca or email info@morethanenough.ca, to arrange pick-up from their Ottawa office. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding Go

Did you know that 49 per cent of Canadians have reported being the target of a recent fraud scheme? Today on episode #353 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts discuss the issue to raise awareness about how prevalent they are. From identity theft and debit-credit card fraud, to online, door-to-door and phone scams, Canadians are being targeted. Tune in and learn some tips and safeguards against fraud schemes. To learn more about fraud or to report a scam, go to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or call 1-888-495-8501. To read more about fraud schemes and a Canadian survey on fraud, go here: ctvnews.ca/business. Today's show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial—a financial coaching, tax, and mortgage company empowering people to find hope and freedom as they effectively manage their finances one day at a time. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.moret

How much is enough? You might find yourself with some financial excess at the close of this year, and Dave and Reb, along with their guest financial planner Tim Jenkins, are encouraging listeners to look at their giving and generosity plan as Canadians head into the last stretch of 2023. Not only are they talking about giving generously of finances, but also time, talent, resources, and expertise. Listen to episode #352 to learn more on this show sponsored by More Than Enough Financial—a financial coaching, tax, and mortgage company empowering people to find hope and freedom as they effectively manage their finances one day at a time. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cover copy of Cultivating Trust: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to www.morethanenoughbooks.ca or email info@morethanenough.ca. To connect with Tim go to trinityfamilywealth.ca. To read the blog related to the topic go to trinityfamilywealth.ca/how-to-eliminate-cra-from-your-estate. Aired: November 10th, 2023 on

When it comes to taxes, planning, and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), there is a great need for understanding and awareness when it comes to end-of-life estate planning. So to help navigate how taxation affects Canadians after death, financial planner Tim Jenkins joins Dave and Reb on episode #351 of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb". They uncover the issues and offer some alternatives to paying a potentially large tax bill. Listen in to learn more on this show sponsored by More Than Enough Financial—a financial coaching, tax, and mortgage company empowering people to find hope and freedom as they effectively manage their finances one day at a time. Listen to today’s episode sponsored by Financial Discipleship Canada and notmine.ca—a ministry to the body of Christ that voices and encourages dialogue and new conversations regarding finance and discipleship. To learn how you can connect your finances to being a disciple of Christ go to financialdiscipleship.ca. To order Reb's e-book, audio book, or soft-cov