Financial Issues

In today's show, Mark Minnella, with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, explores the growing push for rare earth production in the United States and its potential impact on technology, defense, and the global economy. The hosts consider how dependence on China affects national security and discuss Cleveland-Cliffs' plans to expand domestic mining. They also highlight how market pullbacks are ofte...

In today's show, Mark Minnella, along with Seth Udinski and Sam Case, explore how government shutdowns historically affect the markets and discuss the limited impact such events tend to have on long-term growth. The hosts consider how political leadership shapes economic performance and the importance of maintaining biblical stewardship amid uncertainty. They also highlight the ongoing NVIDIA peti...

In today's show, Mark Minnella, joined by Seth Udinski and Sam Case, discusses market dips caused by fears over bad banking loans and the importance of staying steady amid volatility. The hosts explore how overreactions can drive short-term fluctuations and suggest trimming weaker assets while maintaining a long-term, biblically grounded investment focus. They also highlight the importance of star...

In today's show, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case explore tax loss harvesting, explaining how investors can offset capital gains by selling underperforming stocks before year-end and highlighting the importance of timing and long-term strategy. Later, Art Ally, founder of the Timothy Plan, joins the discussion to emphasize the impact of biblically responsible investing, the faith-based fo...

In today's show, Mark Minnella, joined by Seth Udinski and Sam Case, discusses October market volatility and how investors can approach it with awareness and faith rather than fear. The hosts explore the emotional factors influencing the market and highlight strategies like portfolio rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting to maintain stability. They also discuss cultural wins such as the upheld right...

In today's show, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case explore the G20's warning of a potential market crash and discuss how political motives may be influencing the narrative. They highlight the importance of awareness and discernment in volatile markets while focusing on long-term stewardship rooted in faith rather than fear. The discussion emphasizes biblically responsible investing, integr...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case join main host Mark Minnella to launch a new era of Financial Issues focused on honoring God through faithful stewardship. The team explores the historic peace agreement between Israel and Gaza brokered by President Trump and its potential global and economic impact. They discuss how emotional market reactions, government shutdowns, and trade tensions wit...

In today's show, Mark Minnella joins Seth Udinski and Sam Case to highlight positive cultural and financial shifts through the lens of biblical stewardship. They discuss Emory University ending its DEI programs and major corporations pulling support from Nashville Pride as signs that Christian investors are influencing culture. The hosts also explore how managing money according to God's principle...

In today's show, Mark Minnella joins Seth Udinski and Sam Case to explore how believers can take a stand against companies that promote ungodly agendas and support life-affirming causes. They discuss the ongoing pushback against Planned Parenthood's federal funding, the importance of ministries like Pre-Born, and how the Church can better care for women and children. The hosts also cover practical...

In today's show, Mark Minnella joins Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss biblically responsible investing and charitable giving. They explore how Christians can align their faith with their finances through stewardship, giving both in life and through legacy, and avoiding investments that fund ungodly agendas. The hosts also address questions about charitable gift annuities, rebalancing strategie...

Seth Udinski, Sam Case, and Mark Minnella celebrate the success of the recent fiscal campaign and thank listeners for their support. The hosts explore topics such as faith-based investing, inflation trends, and understanding market indexes like the Dow and S&P 500. Mark also answers listener questions about life insurance and stewardship, emphasizing practical wisdom for managing finances with bib...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case join host Mark Minnella to explore Nvidia's recent actions that violate biblical principles and discuss why Financial Issues has decided to divest. Mark reflects on responding to such moral challenges with both truth and love, encouraging believers to stand together through petitions and biblically responsible investing. The hosts also highlight how Chris...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case join host Mark Minnella to highlight the Nvidia sell alert and introduce the petition urging the company to return to its core business instead of funding cultural agendas. Mark explains diversification strategies, suggesting a balanced approach to portfolio allocation while cautioning against over-diversification that dilutes returns. The discussion also...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case highlight the start of a new fiscal quarter, explore questions about standing firm in faith, and discuss the importance of being prepared for trials with God's grace. They also consider the ongoing government shutdown, job data reports, and market responses, while touching on Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign-made movies. The program features commentary...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case celebrate the successful completion of the ministry's financial campaign, highlighting how supporters exceeded the fundraising goal and expanded the monthly soldier base. They also explore the impact of the government shutdown, present updates on the markets, and mention the new sell alert for Nvidia while encouraging listeners to sign the petition. Mark...

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In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case highlight the ministry's fiscal year-end campaign and encourage continued partner support. They explore biblical teaching on government and taxation, including the meaning of "render unto Caesar," and discuss how faith shapes views on civil authority. The hosts also cover market movements, economic updates, and ongoing concerns about debanking conservativ...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case join host Mark Minnella to present updates on the ongoing financial campaign, highlight the recent Nvidia sell alert, and discuss strategies for biblically responsible investing. They field partner questions about selling appreciated stock, navigating capital gains, and reallocating investments with stewardship in mind. Later, Anthony Hopp from Samaritan...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case share updates on the ministry's financial campaign and highlight the recent sell alert on Nvidia due to concerns with biblically responsible investing. Twila Brase joins in the second segment to discuss health care freedom, the costs facing patients, and her 3C solution of cash, catastrophic coverage, and charity. She also responds to questions on Tylenol...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case join main host Mark Minnella to discuss the stewardship of children in higher education, weighing the risks of secular universities against the grounding of a strong faith. They also present the ministry's sell alert on Nvidia, explaining the decision through the lens of biblically responsible investing and exploring options for handling gains. Mark highl...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case share updates on the ministry's fiscal campaign and highlight testimonies from partners who have experienced the value of biblically responsible investing. They present insights on Gen Z's growing interest in investing and discuss the importance of teaching stewardship across generations. The hosts also explore concerns about Americans relying too heavily...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case reflect on the powerful gospel-centered memorial service for Charlie Kirk, emphasizing moments of forgiveness, revival, and public proclamations of faith. They also share updates on the ministry's fiscal campaign, highlighting the role of biblically responsible investing and stewardship in advancing the gospel. The hosts explore the SEC's move toward endi...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case highlight the market's strong performance following the Fed's rate cut while also presenting the fallout from Cracker Barrel's failed rebrand. Mark Minnella joins the program to explore biblically responsible investing, answer listener questions on CDs, 403(b) rollovers, and asset allocation, and discuss strategies such as donating appreciated stock. The...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case highlight the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut and its ripple effects on the markets, noting both optimism and caution from investors. They also explore the growing trend of people relying on AI for financial guidance, pointing out risks of outdated or inaccurate information while stressing the importance of discernment and stewardship. Alongsid...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case welcome new host Mark Minnella, who shares his perspective on the mission of Financial Issues and the importance of biblically responsible investing. Mark explores stewardship as a way of life, connects finances to faith, and answers listener questions on mining stocks, ADRs, and strategies for re-entering the market. He highlights how this platform equip...