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Financial Issues is a nationally syndicated wealth management radio and TV program that educates listeners and viewers about the economy, markets, and investments from a biblical perspective.

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August 15, 202626 min

Episode 7: The Goals of the Faithful Investor

In this episode of Stewardship Today, we examine why faithful stewards should set financial and investment goals while ultimately trusting God to direct their steps. The discussion explores how clear goals help determine the right investment approach, while understanding personal investment style and time horizons can help stewards make more disciplined decisions. We also examine the importance of investing with biblical integrity and avoiding emotional decisions driven by fear or market volatility. From retirement and college savings to giving, legacy, and other financial purposes, the conversation shows how knowing what you are working toward can help you develop a plan to faithfully manage the resources God has entrusted to you. Stewardship Today is presented by Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries. Want to go deeper? Join us for Financial Issues LIVE every weekday at 9:00am ET / 8:00am CT at www.financialIssues.org for biblical financial guidance, market insights, and practical stewardship resources. Or become a Financial Issues partner to gain access to a library of tools and resources that will help you become a biblically responsible investor. Check out Mark's book, The Wall Street Awakening Please support our sponsors, each of whom we have personally vetted and believe in the work and mission of: Timothy Plan: a family of award-winning, faith-based mutual funds and ETFs screened for biblically responsible integrity. PreBorn!: a nonprofit pro-life ministry dedicated to saving babies and saving souls by offering free ultrasounds, support, and resources to Pregnancy Clinics. Crossroads Kids Club: a nonprofit ministry providing afterschool clubs in the public schools to connect children with the life-giving hope of the gospel and a local church body. Samaritan Ministries: providing a Biblical solution to health care by uniting and enabling members to provide for one another's medical needs.

August 14, 20261 hr 24 min

AppLovin: Heartbreaker or Bargain Maker?

It's Focus Friday, where listener calls and questions take center stage at the intersection of Christian finance, biblical stewardship, faith-based investing, and today's top current events. Today, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case examine AppLovin, a software stock down nearly 50% this year. Are warning lights flashing, or is this a buying opportunity? Financial Issues has partnered with FreeWill to provide estate planning resources completely free of charge. Steward your legacy by visiting financialissues.org/will. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Visit financialissues.org. If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Pre-Born. Learn how you can save the lives of babies, and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, by visiting Preborn.com/fism

August 13, 202654 min

Why Do Private Companies Go Public?

What are the differences between public and private companies? Why do private companies go public in the first place? On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss what motivates companies to go public. They also break down how shares are issued and how the number of shares affects stock value. Later, the team examines the latest inflation data and explains the difference between core and headline inflation. Financial Issues has partnered with FreeWill to provide estate planning resources completely free of charge. Steward your legacy by visiting financialissues.org/will. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Visit financialissues.org. If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Samaritan Ministries. Discover a Biblical solution to health care that empowers believers to care for each other's medical bills. Visit samaritanministries.org for more.

August 12, 202654 min

Overcoming Your Biggest Investment Fear

Afraid of making mistakes in your investment strategy? What do you do if you've already made one? On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss one of the most common fears new investors face and how to overcome it. Later, for Winning Wednesday, Crossroads Kids Club CEO Matt Armstrong joins the show to celebrate the outstanding results of last month's giving campaign. Financial Issues has partnered with FreeWill to provide estate planning resources completely free of charge. Steward your legacy by visiting financialissues.org/will. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Visit financialissues.org. If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today at financialissues.org/donate. Today's show is sponsored by Crossroads Kids Club. Discover how you can support children, families, and churches with a no-cost club structure, curriculum, training, and coaching for local church. Visit reachourschools.com for more.

August 11, 202654 min

Oil, Silver, and Gold! Oh My!

On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to break down the latest developments in gold and silver. Why hasn't the war with Iran driven up precious metals prices, and what does the future hold for gold and silver? Later, the team examines the state of oil and American energy as the nation's oil reserves hit decades-low levels. Financial Issues has partnered with FreeWill to provide estate planning resources completely free of charge. Steward your legacy by visiting financialissues.org/will. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join at financialissues.org! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today at financialissues.org/donate. Today's show is sponsored by Timothy Plan. Learn how you can invest in a God-honoring way through biblically responsible ETFs, mutual funds, and retirement plans. Visit Timothyplan.com for more.

August 10, 202654 min

Decoding Earnings: Three Things You Need to Know

Earnings continue to come in hot for the second quarter. On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to examine the latest earnings data and offer listeners practical tips for breaking down quarterly reports. Meanwhile, July's jobs report came in weaker than expected, but there's more to the story. The team breaks down the numbers and explains what they really say about the economy. Financial Issues has partnered with FreeWill to provide estate planning resources completely free of charge. Steward your legacy by visiting financialissues.org/will. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Visit financialissues.org. If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Pre-Born. Learn how you can save the lives of babies, and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, by visiting Preborn.com/fism

August 8, 202626 min

Episode 6: A Biblical View of Debt

In this episode of Stewardship Today, we examine debt through the lens of biblical stewardship, discussing why Scripture repeatedly warns against the dangers of borrowing. The conversation explores how debt can limit a steward's ability to faithfully manage God's resources, distinguish between different types of debt, and explain why avoiding unnecessary debt should be a long-term financial goal. It also introduces a practical framework for escaping debt by addressing its root causes, building a financial safety net, and developing a personalized plan for creating lasting financial stability. Throughout the episode, stewards are encouraged to pursue financial decisions that reflect wisdom, discipline, and faithfulness. Stewardship Today is presented by Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries. Want to go deeper? Join us for Financial Issues LIVE every weekday at 9:00am ET / 8:00am CT at www.financialIssues.org for biblical financial guidance, market insights, and practical stewardship resources. Or become a Financial Issues partner to gain access to a library of tools and resources that will help you become a biblically responsible investor. Check out Mark's book, The Wall Street Awakening Please support our sponsors, each of whom we have personally vetted and believe in the work and mission of: Timothy Plan: a family of award-winning, faith-based mutual funds and ETFs screened for biblically responsible integrity. PreBorn!: a nonprofit pro-life ministry dedicated to saving babies and saving souls by offering free ultrasounds, support, and resources to Pregnancy Clinics. Crossroads Kids Club: a nonprofit ministry providing afterschool clubs in the public schools to connect children with the life-giving hope of the gospel and a local church body. Samaritan Ministries: providing a Biblical solution to health care by uniting and enabling members to provide for one another's medical needs.

August 7, 20261 hr 25 min

Investor Temperature Check

A recent survey shows that investors are becoming more optimistic despite ongoing global tensions and persistent inflation. On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-host Sam Case to discuss how investors are feeling about the current market environment. Later, they break down the latest jobs report and answer questions from Financial Issues partners. Financial Issues has partnered with FreeWill to provide estate planning resources completely free of charge. Steward your legacy by visiting financialissues.org/will. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Visit financialissues.org. If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Samaritan Ministries. Discover a Biblical solution to health care that empowers believers to care for each other's medical bills. Visit samaritanministries.org for more.

August 6, 202654 min

Nuclear & Space Stocks: Liftoff or Meltdown?

Are nuclear and space stocks poised to power up and soar, or should investors brace for crashes and meltdowns? On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-host Sam Case to examine the state of nuclear and space stocks as investor interest in both sectors continues to grow. Later, Financial Issues agriculture reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to discuss the latest developments in the Texas screwworm outbreak, how officials have responded so far, and the impact it has had on the cattle industry. Financial Issues has partnered with FreeWill to provide estate planning resources completely free of charge. Steward your legacy by visiting financialissues.org/will. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Visit financialissues.org. If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Crossroads Kids Club. Discover how you can support children, families, and churches with a no-cost club structure, curriculum, training, and coaching for local church.

August 5, 202654 min

Why Every Christian Family Needs a Stewardship Constitution

Sometimes understanding why we do something is just as important as doing it. On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-host Sam Case to discuss the importance of creating a Stewardship Constitution, a foundational document that helps guide how a Christian family manages its finances in a God-honoring way. Mark shares ideas for what this document should include and explains how families can incorporate it into their estate plans and wills to help preserve their biblical financial values for future generations. Financial Issues has partnered with FreeWill to provide estate planning resources completely free of charge. Steward your legacy by visiting financialissues.org/will. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Visit financialissues.org. If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Timothy Plan. Learn how you can invest in a God-honoring way through biblically responsible ETFs, mutual funds, and retirement plans. Visit Timothyplan.com for more.