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Director of Ottawa, Canada's Elim Counselling Services and award-winning certified Christian psychotherapist Michael Hart helps people cope with and overcome life's challenges including relationships, mental health, spiritual oppression and more.
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Financial coach & mortgage specialist David van Noppen & his wife Rebecca dig in to the heart issues around money. With practical tips & advice, they will challenge & encourage you to find hope & freedom in your finances, as well as in God's plans & purposes for your life.
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Life is uncertain and operates in cycles of peace and conflict. Reb and Dave invite Tim Jenkins, a financial advisor, to share his perspective on pursuing clarity, contentment, and freedom in both finances and in journeying through life with Christ. Episode #426 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores themes of Christ’s sacrifice for us an…
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Some people believe knowing your product inside and out is enough to thrive in business. But what if that’s only the starting line? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, the Dekker Team uncovers why deep relationships—not just deep knowledge—are the true differentiator in both business and real estate. You'll hear real s…
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Stories of God’s provision can be encouraging but also leave us wondering, ‘why can’t it be me?’. Episode #425 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores the idea of Good Friday as we are reminded that provision and goodness from God is often not seen in the moment but leaves us with a sense of anticipation for what is to come. In the midst o…
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Some people feel an undeniable tug toward starting their own business—even knowing the statistics aren’t exactly cheering them on. So why do they still leap? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we consider what fuels the entrepreneurial spark and how to turn it into a wise investment rather than an expensive gamble. Yo…
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The recent discussions around tariffs have brought confusion and worry to consumers as uncertainty grows about the Canadian economy. Dave and Reb invite Brent Vandermeer to create clarification around what tariffs mean and how they will impact consumers. Episode #424 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” confronts the uncertainty of both federal …
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Some people believe that passion alone is enough to keep a business or household thriving—but what if that’s not the case? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we examine deeply why so many small businesses and households struggle—not from laziness or lack of heart, but because they’re missing key measurements. You’ll u…
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When outside chaos feels like it’s raining down—interest rates shifting, political instability, inflation climbing—it’s easy to think standing still is the safest bet. But in Episode 689 of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we tackle a different truth: the chaos outside doesn’t have to cause chaos inside. You’ll hear how flexibility, c…
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“Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” is brought to you today by the letter D! Good debt, bad debt, how do we determine what debt actually means and its impact on people today? On Episode #423, Reb and Dave explore how scripture sees debt not as good or bad, but as a spiritual and financial burden. Listeners are encouraged in their journey with hand…
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God’s provision for us can seem far away and distant at times, leaving us with questions about the presence of evil in the world today. Episode #422 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” encourages listeners of God’s continued presence and goodness as Dave and Reb invite Bill Stevens to share the goodness of God. Bill shares how God has provided …
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Imagine thinking you’re protected in one of life’s biggest financial decisions—only to find out no one’s actually in your corner. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we uncover the surprising truths about representation in real estate and how easily people misunderstand who’s truly working for them. Many buyers and sel…
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The stories of women in the Bible who supported the spread of the gospel are often overlooked and unexplored. On episode #421 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Dave and Reb invite Rev. Ray Borg to join them in exploring the concept of stewardship through the story of Phoebe, a gospel patron. Her generosity and utilization of her gifts inspir…
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Some people believe real estate is just about finding a place to live—but what if it’s actually the most powerful wealth-building vehicle available? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we examine why real estate has consistently been one of the most reliable ways to grow financial security. From leveraging other people…
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What motivates you? How do we understand what drives the decisions we make about money? Psychotherapist Amanda van Noppen is back on the show to discuss how values play a role in motivating how we connect to others and money. Episode #420 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores the values behind the financial goals that are made and encour…
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Picture this: you’ve got your dream home in mind, but the journey to finding it feels like a whirlwind of confusion, choices, and financial roadblocks. Sound familiar?In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we consider how to turn the home-buying process from overwhelming to effortless. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a…
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Most homeowners think they own their property outright, but do they really? In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we examine the crucial details of real estate ownership that many overlook. From fee simple to parcel of tied land, condominiums, land leases, and even life leases, each type of title carries different rights…
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Credit card debt is a weight that 50% of Canadians carry month to month in their money journey. How does such a convenient tool become harder and harder to pay off? Reb and Dave discuss how the concept of minimum payments and accumulation of interest on missed payments make it harder to repay the debt. Episode #419 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave an…
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Is your home a place of comfort, or has it become a weight on your shoulders? Sometimes, life throws us into transitions we weren’t expecting—whether it’s a growing family, an empty nest, or a shift in health that makes maintaining a home overwhelming. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we’ll consider how to honor the…
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How do we trust God’s provision when it seems that there are no answers? Dave and Reb invite Nancy Steele to share her story of God’s provision during years of health and financial distress. Episode #418 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores what it means to wait, listen, and seek God first when the plans we make for ourselves fall apart…
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What if the key to building wealth was as simple as knowing your numbers? Too many Canadians are guessing their way through finances, hoping for the best but lacking real clarity. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we examine how tracking your net worth can be the game-changer you need. It’s not about obsessing over e…
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Why do I have to pay taxes? What is a CRA tax review and why do they do it? How do I know it's not a scam? Tax specialist Stephen Tibben joins Dave and Reb in the midst of tax season to answer these questions and more about taxes, CRA, and what it means to pay taxes in Canada. On episode #417 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, Stephen clarifi…
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Falling in love is easy—but what about falling in love with your home?Whether you're searching for "the one" or wondering if your current house still gives you that spark, there's a lot to consider. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we examine how to know when a home is truly the right fit and why 80% love might be t…
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Transition and change is an expected part of life and yet the financial change that occurs during change is often left out of the conversation. Rev. Ray Borg joins Dave and Reb on episode #416 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” to share his experience with transition and explore the reasons why financial change is often not planned for or disc…
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Car expenses are one of the largest ongoing expenses in a household and Dave and Reb return to the studio to continue the conversation on car shopping with some practical advice on how to navigate car decisions. On episode #415 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb”, listeners are given an inside look at Dave’s past life as a mechanic and the resp…
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What’s the real cost of waiting? Imagine delaying homeownership for a decade and waking up to find that dream home has doubled in price. In this episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, we’ll delve into the long-term impact of postponing home purchases, showing how even a 10-year delay can widen the wealth gap by hundreds of thousa…
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With the constantly shifting nature of conversations around money and the upcoming tariffs, Dave and Reb invite listeners to stand firm and deeply lean into God. Episode #414 of “Let’s Talk Money with Dave and Reb” explores the things that Christians are able to do to encourage themselves and their neighbours as well as the resources available to t…
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Imagine what could happen if faith wasn’t just something you believe but the foundation for your business, relationships, and daily life. In this week’s episode of LIFE’s Inside Track with Ken and Yetta Dekker, they sit down with Care Baldwin from CHRI 99.1FM to reflect on how faith not only saved the Dekker family but shaped the way they serve oth…
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