Consider & Imitate

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 background08:45: Bob’s decision to go into academia 11:05: Importance of finances and money13:55: Having our financial houses in order15:00: Biblical warning regarding debt22:30: Budgeting and behavior change28:00: Obedience with wealth is not an issue of quantity, but stewardship29:40: Evidence of God’s provision35:10: Balancing affluence and asceticism 38:10: Guidance on savings42:25: Enduring stores of wealth (hint: it’s not US dollars)45:05: Guidance