It started with a quote from Dave. "Do we create our own wonder and do we believe God is holding out on us?" Those are the thoughts prompting today’s discussion with Rev. Ray Borg on episode #390 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. Together they dig deep and encourage listeners to peel back the layers of their belief systems, and respond to Je…

Dave and Reb continue their discussion around the financial fitness basics, and get into the knitty gritty of practical financial habits on episode #389 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. Savings jars, emergency cushions, and more financial fun are a part of the discussion.In today’s show, Dave and Reb give the reasoning behind some of the pi…

Here they are again, getting into the financial basics on “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. On this week’s episode #388, Dave and Reb take a high level look at some of the topics they tackle in the quarterly online Financial Fitness Seminar offered at More Than Enough. Together, they give the reasoning behind some of the topics like “your big w…

‘How do I save with the rising cost of living?’ Join Dave and Reb as they address this frequently asked question on episode #387 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb '' and encourage listeners to turn to God to plan for the future. While there are a myriad of tips and tricks to saving money, turning to God and figuring out what will work for your…

What drives contentment and how do we create an attitude of wonder even in financially difficult times? Dave and Reb are joined by Ray Borg on episode #386 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to discuss the connection between dissatisfaction and wonder and ask the question of viewers, ‘what are you looking for and whom are you seeking?’.Tune in…

Buying a home, no matter your financial situation, comes with many big discussions around the cost. Buying a home involves considering the future costs that will appear with the responsibility of caring for a home. Join Dave and Reb on episode #387 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” as they explore the unknown or ignored costs of home ownershi…

What does it mean to lead a holy life? And what does this have to do with money? Dave and Reb have a delightful and earnest conversation with Ottawa author Karen Stiller on episode #386 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” about holiness and money, and how walking with God is an invitation out of worry.“If we wait until we feel like doing things…

As we approach getting halfway through 2024, Dave and Reb reflect on the first half of the year and ask listeners, “how are you?”. On episode #385 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Dave and Reb encourage listeners to pause and take a moment to reflect on their financial journey through 2024 and reorient towards their goals and hopes for the …

Everyone has different financial goals and rules in their financial journey. Dave and Reb are joined by Rev. Ray Borg on episode #384 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to discuss the importance of identifying the financial game you are playing and how it aligns with those around you. Being in financial alignment with your community and your p…

Living paycheck to paycheck has often been spoken of as something shameful, but is it really that bad? Reb and Dave redefine what it means to live paycheck to paycheck on episode #383 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. By managing your paycheck, you can identify the leaks in your financial boat that you might be unaware are happening and beco…

Do you have concerns about the future of your mortgage and the changing interest rates in Canada? On episode #382 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Dave comes on the show to answer your burning questions about mortgages, the impact of changing mortgage rates, and what that means for your mortgage purchase or renewal. Tune in to the show toda…

In light of the Canadian governments release of the 2024 budget titled, “Fairness for Every Generation”, what should Canadians really expect? Dave and Reb explore the responsibility of individuals and communities in episode #381 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. Instead of focusing on comparison and diving into what the particulars of the sh…

How do we take ownership of our story and rejoice in what we have when shame becomes attached to our identity and tells us to hide? On episode #380 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, psychotherapist Amanda van Noppen addresses the limiting behavior that comes out of shame and how your brain's response to shame impacts your financial story. Tu…

Exciting announcements as Dave and Reb share the launch of a new program from More Than Enough, 16 years in the making! Ray Borg joins Dave and Reb on episode #379 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to ask questions about the inspiration behind their new self-learning E-FiT program that touches on all the foundational building blocks of More T…

Dave and Reb are joined by Brent Vandermeer on episode #378 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to continue the conversation on the heart issues of money around investing and answer practical questions about how to invest. Brent tells his story of becoming an investor to teach practical tips around investing in real estate and creating an inves…

With the changing interest rates and excitement of investing, Dave and Reb welcome Brent Vandermeer to look at the purpose behind investing and how it connects to the heart issues of money. On episode #377 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Brent reminds listeners that there is an intimate connection between interest rates and inflation and e…

How do you leave a financial legacy that doesn’t wreck your kids? Dave and Reb welcome Tim Jenkins to the show to talk about the importance of generational financial education and training and the long term impact it can have on families. Episode #376 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” wakes up listeners to the type of financial legacy they ar…

Dave and Reb catch up with listeners as they spend time in Isaiah 40 and create a space to receive encouragement from God. Episode #375 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” reminds listeners that the flow and current of money, as with water currents, requires readjusting and readapting to the specific circumstances that people are dealing with. …

While money and numbers may be black and white, the story behind the money is often a lot more complicated than it looks at first glance. In episode #374 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Dave and Reb look at the story money tells us and the disillusionment that comes when you really look at what your money is saying. Does the story we tell …

Dave and Reb are joined by Gwen Stokes on episode #373 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to hear about Gwen’s journey in financial coaching with More Than Enough. By focusing on the practical tools in cash-flow coaching and the exploration into the heart issues surrounding her money story, Gwen encourages others by sharing how she recommitted…

Dave and Reb explore the practical and heart issues surrounding walking with God daily in seasons of need. On episode #372 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, they challenge listeners to not only turn to God for direction on their daily needs, but also question how that direction aligns with God's will and His way. Whether it’s manna in the de…

What do nurture and obedience have in common, and what do they have to do with money? On episode # 371 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Rev. Ray Borg shares a story of persevering obedience when a journey of financial giving turned into more than he expected. Following God’s directive became a marker point that led Him to grow in financial …

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 encou…

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 …

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:…

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 t…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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 pri…

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 prepa…

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 mone…

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 Go…

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 …

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 number…

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…

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 i…

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…

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 bei…

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…

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 unco…

“The currency of heaven is not a dollar bill, but human hearts.” And so friend and pastor Jon Ruby speaks to the solution of addiction in the second of a two-part series on “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”. On episode #350, the pastor of Ottawa's Union City Church brings a message of challenge and hope discussing the critical issues around addi…

On today's episode #349 of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", friend and pastor Jon Ruby from Ottawa's Union City Church, brings a message of hope to listeners as the co-hosts discuss issues of addiction and how it relates to the stressful financial climate many people are experiencing. You won't want to miss their conversation or the invitation…

Automate. Automate. Automate. Dave and Reb have an enlightening conversation on episode #348 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” as they look at automating payments for everything from taxes to retirement savings to paying down debt. Automating payments is a built in commitment according to Dave and is one way to keep yourself on track with fin…

Happy Thanksgiving weekend from “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”! On episode #347, Rev. Ray Borg from Financial Discipleship Canada joins the co-hosts to talk about how financial giving releases a spirit of thanksgiving within ourselves and within the community we live in. Looking at 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, they discuss how believers in the earl…

Cash stuffing, cash wallets, the envelope system. All three of these budgeting tool descriptions reflect the time-tested method of withdrawing cash, setting it aside in marked envelopes in different categories, and then only spending the money you’ve allocated for each. On episode #346 of Let’s Talk Money, Dave and Reb encourage listeners to put th…

The Rule of 72 is Einstein's simple shortcut to figure out how long it takes for an interest-compounded value to double. On episode #345 of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", the co-hosts talk about how the Rule of 72 affects debt, and how it can be a motivator for us to get out of debt. Today’s show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial—a …

How do we navigate the need to plan for the future without presuming on the future? What is the difference between the two? On episode #344 of "Let's Talk Money with Dave and Reb", the co-hosts tackle this subject looking at verses found in James 4 and Luke 12. Tune in to hear more. Today’s show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial—a financia…

So what will it take for you to become rich? On episode #343 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts dig into the topic of riches with Rev. Ray Borg from notmine.ca. Looking at the church of Laodicea in Revelation 3, they talk about the economic strength of the city in ancient times, and how its prosperity brought a false sense of sec…