My guest today is Bob Brooks. Bob is a professor of finance at the University of Alabama and a financial risk management consultant. He received his PhD from the University of Florida and is a CFA charterholder. Bob lives in Tuscaloosa with his wife and has 6 grown children and 5 grandkids. He is a cofounder of the Christian Finance Faculty Association and was easily one of my favorite professors during my time at Alabama. As you’ll hear, Bob has a lot of wisdom to share regarding the Biblical approach to money.

Show Notes:
02:15: Bob’s testimony and background
08:45: Bob’s decision to go into academia 
11:05: Importance of finances and money
13:55: Having our financial houses in order
15:00: Biblical warning regarding debt
22:30: Budgeting and behavior change
28:00: Obedience with wealth is not an issue of quantity, but stewardship
29:40: Evidence of God’s provision
35:10: Balancing affluence and asceticism 
38:10: Guidance on savings
42:25: Enduring stores of wealth (hint: it’s not US dollars)
45:05: Guidance on discipling and finding seekers
50:05: Guidance on giving
53:55: Accountability in giving
57:10: Recommended resources