Investing with Purpose

Faith & Finance24mApril 20, 2026

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In this episode of Faith & Finance, host Rob West explores the transformative potential of investing through a biblical lens, arguing that financial decisions—especially investing—should reflect spiritual purpose and stewardship rather than mere profit. Drawing from Colossians 3:17 and Jeremiah 29:7, he emphasizes that investing is not just about returns but about participating in God’s redemptive work by funding businesses that promote human flourishing, justice, and dignity. The episode encourages listeners to begin with prayer, evaluate portfolios through a values-driven lens, avoid passive avoidance of certain industries, and actively seek ways to direct capital toward the common good. Practical steps include seeking counsel from certified kingdom advisors and using tools like mySSA.gov to clarify financial eligibility. The call-in segment addresses real-world financial concerns, including Social Security eligibility, debt management, real estate investment strategies, and inherited IRAs, all framed within a faith-based financial framework. Throughout, the central message remains clear: investing with purpose is an act of worship and love in action.

Key Takeaways
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Investing is a spiritual act of stewardship when done with a heart aligned to God’s purposes.

2

Evaluate your portfolio not just by returns, but by its impact on human flourishing and justice.

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Seek wisdom from a certified kingdom advisor who integrates faith and financial planning.

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Use tools like mySSA.gov to clarify Social Security eligibility and avoid misinformation.

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Prioritize debt reduction through a budget and lower APR options, then build emergency savings.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Investing as Worship and Stewardship

When we invest with eternity in view, we intentionally direct our resources toward the flourishing of others. We're not just allocating a portfolio. We're participating in God's redemptive work in the world.

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9:59
8 min

Practical Steps for Faithful Investing

Rob outlines four practical steps: pray for wisdom, evaluate portfolios with intentionality, move beyond avoidance to active good, and seek wise counsel from certified kingdom advisors. He emphasizes that faithful investing begins with the heart and leads to tangible service.

18:19
7 min

Call-In Questions and Real-World Applications

You're not just allocating a portfolio. You're participating in God's redemptive work in the world.

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High-Impact Quotes
When we invest with eternity in view, we intentionally direct our resources toward the flourishing of others. We're not just allocating a portfolio. We're participating in God's redemptive work in the world.
Rob West5:01
Viral: 90.0
You're not just allocating a portfolio. You're participating in God's redemptive work in the world.
Rob West5:07
Viral: 90.0
Investing with a biblical perspective allows us to do exactly that, to use what we've been given to serve others in love.
Rob West4:44
Viral: 75.0
Speakers

Host

Rob West
Topics Discussed
Faith-Based Investing95%Stewardship and Biblical Finance90%Eternal Perspective in Finance88%Debt Management and Credit Counseling85%Social Security and Retirement Planning80%Real Estate Investing and LLCs75%Inherited IRAs and Tax Planning70%Financial Counseling and Accountability65%
People & Brands

Rob West

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12xPositive

FaithFi

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8xPositive

MySSA.gov

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4xPositive

Certified Kingdom Advisor

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3xPositive

SSA.gov

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2xPositive

IRS

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2xNeutral

Christian Credit Counselors

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2xPositive

Jeremiah 29:7

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2xNeutral

Movement Mortgage

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2xPositive

Colossians 3:17

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