Let's Talk Money

The financial coaches of More Than Enough are the heart of the ministry bringing financial freedom to clients. Dave and Reb are honoured to host two coaches, Natalie and Steven, on episode #476 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” as they share stories of the joy they experience leading people to find their own freedom. Natalie and Steven show how listening, empathy, and creating sacred spaces heal not just the visible financial struggles but also address the heart issues surrounding people’s money stories. Today’s show is sponsored by Jacques Brisson in memory of Chris, 64, who left us late last fall after a short bout with cancer. A More Than Enough coaching client and also financial coach, Chris was a creative spirit with a generous heart. Chris said that coaching was like a steel beam—a pillar—in their lives. Their theme in life was "travelling light," and coaching helped them get there. You can hear Dave and Reb talk to Chris and Jacques about coaching in this 2018 podcast: https://morethanenoug

The word ‘coaching’ has become a buzzword on social media to sell you fake financial or relationship success, seeing clients as products rather than people. So what do Dave and Reb actually mean when they encourage listeners to take financial coaching seriously? On episode #475 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts emphasize that coaching is about listening, not telling. Adopting a coaching mentality in your relationships and with yourself does not require hours of training but instead is preconditional on curiosity, practice, and listening. Today’s show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial Coaching. Financial coaching is a journey of ongoing and intentional conversations around cash flow management and behaviours, empowering individuals and families to fully live into God’s calling and purposes in their lives. Go to morethanenough.ca to learn more. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/

What inspires you to reflect on your money story? For Barbara Mockett, it started with a question that soon turned into listening and writing about how she is pursuing God’s economy in her life. On “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts explore the financial reflections in Barbara’s financial discipleship journal that has guided and catalogued her journey of God’s provision in her life. Today’s show is sponsored by More Than Enough Financial Coaching. Financial coaching is a journey of ongoing and intentional conversations around cash flow management and behaviours, empowering individuals and families to fully live into God’s calling and purposes in their lives. Go to morethanenough.ca to learn more. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVAMAN0TFEY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8x0mkzEbAurMet_Q02DjC1uI9_HBqWQlnPySUgf62Ik9smNv5IQUJVSYBOXp4dhvsmfU3vzJivqJWwrvkTfyLe4uDWay18JChGQ1QW

Open up your hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy! Or rather, your beginner’s guide to investing! On episode #473 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts continue the investment conversation with Brent Vandermeer and turn from the how and why of investing to exploring your risk tolerance and how your goals can influence the level of risk you should take in your investment. Today’s episode is sponsored by Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm which is a multi-generation family farm in the Ottawa region. The farm has grown into a multi-season destination staying true to its agricultural roots. Celebrating 200 years of maple syrup production highlights their longstanding commitment to preserving and sharing one of Canada’s most iconic traditions. Go to stanleysfarm.com for more information. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVAMAN0TFEY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8x0mkzEbAurMet_Q02DjC1

Investing often brings to mind images of wealthy individuals gambling vast amounts of money and centering a love of money over relational wealth. However, on episode #472 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Brent Vandermeer presents a more realistic explanation of investing and explains how anyone, even individuals not making a lot of money, can use investing to secure their future. From important terminology to helpful advice, the co-hosts explore the foundation for how to dive into the world of investing! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Canadian National Christian Foundation which helps Canadians connect God’s money with God’s work. Through their Donor-Advised Funds, CNCF makes giving simple and impactful, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter most. Learn more about how they can help you CNCF.ca. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVAMAN0TFEY&dib=ey

It’s time to FACE your finances! Dave and Reb share the secret behind their favorite acronym, and encourage listeners to not only look at their finances, but also to apply practical financial literacy tips to their lives. On episode #471 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts reveal that God encourages us not only to see our financial reality but also to actively monitor where and how money leaves our bank accounts. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Canadian National Christian Foundation which helps Canadians connect God’s money with God’s work. Through their Donor-Advised Funds, CNCF makes giving simple and impactful, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter most. Learn more about how they can help you CNCF.ca. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVAMAN0TFEY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8x0mkzEbAurMet_Q02DjC1uI9_HBqWQlnPySUgf62Ik9smNv5IQUJVSYBOXp4dhvsmfU3vzJivq

When money is hidden in marriage and in families, it leads to feelings of shame and loneliness. Mercifully God works in every story, and, through obedience and trust, He can make our path straight. This is the heart of episode #470 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” as Mariann Sheldrick is invited to share how God revealed the truth to her. The co-hosts discuss the process of healing and forgiveness in relationships and how God has the foresight to prepare us for the challenges that will come. 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 https://www.crosspointfinancial.ca/ to find out more, or to book an appointment with a financial advisor. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freed

We all love to hate tax season, particularly with the issues CRA had during 2025. While complaining about taxes is one strategy for making it through this new tax season, Dave and Reb invite Stephen Tibben to share how to most efficiently and safely navigate CRA without falling for common scams or missing important document deadlines. On episode #469 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts focus on the practicalities of tax season to help inform listeners how to use CRA to create ease during tax season. 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 https://www.crosspointfinancial.ca/ to find out more, or to book an appointment with a financial advisor. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding Go

Happy Valentine’s Day! Are you lost about what to give your partner for Valentine’s Day? Rebecca shares a gift idea with Dave and Rev. Ray Borg and invites listeners to share in the gift. On episode #468 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts warn listeners that while this gift is not a financial purchase, it may still cost you. However, they promise that the gift is well worth the cost that is required. 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 https://www.crosspointfinancial.ca/ to find out more, or to book an appointment with a financial advisor. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=X

What do you believe you are owed in life? What do you think you deserve? Dave and Reb challenge listeners to reflect on how an attitude of entitlement creates friction and disconnection in relationships, in finances, and with God. On episode #468 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts explore what is behind the attitude of entitlement and how a spirit of entitlement can lead to discontentment and envy. 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 https://www.crosspointfinancial.ca/ to find out more, or to book an appointment with a financial advisor. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVA

Debt and the cost of daily living often make us question how we are to do God’s work when we are struggling to find money to survive. On episode #466 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts listen as Dylan Armstrong shares his story of God’s provision and how he went from below broke to home ownership in two years! Dylan inspires listeners as he shares how trusting God and giving everything led him to places and opportunities that he did not plan or expect. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Canadian National Christian Foundation which helps Canadians connect God’s money with God’s work. Through their Donor-Advised Funds, CNCF makes giving simple and impactful, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter most. Learn more about how they can help you CNCF.ca To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVAMAN0TFEY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8x0mkzEbAurMet_Q02DjC1uI9_HBqWQ

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year… Tax Season! On episode #465 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” the co-hosts talk with Stephen Tibben, More Than Enough’s tax specialist, about how to prepare for tax season. While taxes often bring anxiety and frustration, Stephen reminds listeners of the important deadlines coming up for Canadians and how to best prepare and access documents for filing your income tax, whether you are doing it yourself or through a third party. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Canadian National Christian Foundation which helps Canadians connect God’s money with God’s work. Through their Donor-Advised Funds, CNCF makes giving simple and impactful, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter most. Learn more about how they can help you CNCF.ca To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVAMAN0TFEY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8x0mkzEbAurMet_Q02DjC1uI9_HBqW

January brings New Year's resolutions and the inspiration to make change but often ends up in disappointment when we can’t stick with our goals. Dave and Reb invite Amanda van Noppen on the show to explain why change, and change in our money habits, can feel so hard. On episode #464 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” the co-hosts explore neuroplasticity, neural networks, and the unconscious paths that define how we develop habits and what makes it hard to change. Amanda encourages listeners that although it can be hard to create new paths, we can grow and change into new habits that create more positive financial change. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Canadian National Christian Foundation which helps Canadians connect God’s money with God’s work. Through their Donor-Advised Funds, CNCF makes giving simple and impactful, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter most. Learn more about how they can help you CNCF.ca To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God'

We all have a money story that defines how we navigate our finances. This story often involves how we have encountered God in our life and how we respond to God at work in our finances. But what would Jesus say about his own money story? On episode #463 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts invite Rev. Ray Borg to interview Jesus on how poverty, faithfulness, and love have been threaded throughout his money story. Dave, Reb, and Ray examine how their personal money stories influence how they hear the mystery of Christ’s money story. Today’s episode is sponsored by the Canadian National Christian Foundation which helps Canadians connect God’s money with God’s work. Through their Donor-Advised Funds, CNCF makes giving simple and impactful, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter most. Learn more about how they can help you CNCF.ca To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/19984121

Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which 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 https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998412164/ref=sr_1_3?crid=XUVAMAN0TFEY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8x0mkzEbAurMet_Q02DjC1uI9_HBqWQlnPySUgf62Ik9smNv5IQUJVSYBOXp4dhvsmfU3vzJivqJWwrvkTfyLe4uDWay18JChGQ1QWENY4FXHjdhLEkWMLQT8BHP9Lz18vRbIHFrvkyO6ocnHFx7rS2jtZ7WVzmIhw0U7cFRtGtRdvaw7gj3W2qigq_7EBTDZBOEfMVxxeuk405kn921-o-irE3XdWX2KrJ8e0G9W1usTiTi2j-EANx4MC_ygttzlzwj_1qmQC8MCk5LxF6jXTDr1ETe1v3O1q5o0rO4H2g.pybaC103ktXcDYR0puZtPXOBpswpMjPmU0vYc-KTAnc&dib_tag=se&keywords=cultivating+trust&qid=1732127878&sprefix=cultivating+trust%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-3. To listen to t

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Now take a deep breath. In the midst of holiday celebrations, Dave and Reb invite listeners to take a moment to breathe and reflect on 2025 before the new year begins. On episode #461 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts share the highlights and griefs of 2025 and the lessons they learned that they will carry into the new year. While reflecting on your goals or expectations on the year can be scary, challenging, or disappointing, Dave and Reb remind listeners that those feelings are combined with the joy of the journey, both toward financial goals and toward Christ. Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which 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 https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb's book Cultivat

Christmas is a time for praise and yet this season is not always easy to celebrate, whether that be due to financial difficulty or personal struggle. However, praise and worship is not only meant for celebration, but for every moment of our life whether we are content or struggling. On episode #460 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the co-hosts invite Debbie Gallagher, a woman dedicated to loving God, to share how praise can both prepare and sustain us through challenging times in life. She encourages listeners to praise and worship with expectancy that God will be moving in their life. Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which 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 https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edi

Often stories of provision focus on the big ask or trusting God to give what we are not anticipating. However, God does not only provide for general provision; He also appears in the answering of very specific needs. Dave and Reb invite guests Gabe and Linda to share how God has shown up in the very specific financial needs throughout their life. On episode #459 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the cohosts explore stories of waiting, asking, and trusting the Lord in every aspect of their life beyond just financial provision. Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which 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 https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to h

How do you begin conversations about money? So often discussions around money with your partner or your family devolve into arguments or fearful behavior without actually addressing the issues at the heart of your finances. Dave and Reb invite Arlene and Ray Borg to answer deeper questions about their personal financial journeys and show how money conversations can go beyond shame and worry. On episode #458 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the cohosts share stories and discussion that gives listeners an opportunity to explore their own financial journey and its impact on their present money experiences. Tune in to the show today to hear their conversation which 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 https://www.financialdiscipleship.ca/. To order Reb's book Cultivating T

The repeated advice in financial spaces tells people to save, but this directive becomes harder to achieve with a lack of financial education and increased living expenses. Dave and Reb invite Fabrizio Di Muro, associate professor of Marketing in the Department of Business and Administration at the University of Winnipeg, to discuss a new strategy for creating emergency savings. On episode #457 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, the hosts explore using the workplace to create emergency savings that produces a stress free environment at work, as well as help Canadians to prepare for unexpected financial strain. Tune in to the show to hear their conversation with Dave and Reb which is sponsored by Ottawa-based LTR Industries Architectural Millwork. You can learn more about this custom millwork and cabinet shop that enables innovation and creativity at https://ltrindustries.com/. To order Reb's book Cultivating Trust Expanded Edition: Finding God's Hope and Freedom for Your Finances, go to https://w