Financial Issues

Host Mark Minnella, with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Samuel Case, explore the recent rumors of SpaceX going public with an IPO, and answer the question "Should investors jump in on IPOs?" The hosts also address caller questions on topics such as rollover retirement accounts, market-cap designation, and why certain companies might not be good candidates for adding money into at this time. Become a Fi...

On today's show, host Mark Minnella, with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Samuel Case, explore Trump's latest comments on oil prices and the war in Iran. The hosts help a listener in Florida work through a conscience issue concerning employment at a non-biblically responsible company, and they answer several listener questions on topics such as mutual funds vs. ETFs, dividend reinvesting, and the upcomi...

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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 right here ! 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...

Mark Minnella, along with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, breaks down the latest manufacturing data and the good news it brings for the economy. Matt Armstrong, CEO of Crossroads Kids Club, joins the show to discuss the latest campaign to share the Gospel in public schools. Later, Mark takes a closer look at some of the important nuances of Biblically Responsible Investing. Become a Financial...

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Mark Minnella broadcasts live from Timothy Plan headquarters to discuss biblical stewardship with podcast host Cara Creech and David Hart, the CEO of Evaluator Services. He also sits down with author Michael Pink, whose new book Free as a Bird encourages deeper trust in God's provision through the example of creation. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to...

Mark Minnella with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore the spiritual and economic implications of escalating conflict in the Middle East. Mark discusses biblical stewardship with Timothy Plan founder Art Ally, highlighting how faith-aligned investing reshapes financial decision-making and daily life. Mark also considers how employer retirement plans, market reactions, and sector shifts can...

Artificial intelligence's expanding role in personal finance is explored, noting its strengths in research, calculations, and scenario modeling while emphasizing that it remains a tool rather than a decision maker. Mark Minnella, with co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, highlight the need for wisdom, discernment, and moral judgment when evaluating investment choices. Listener calls introduce topic...

Government policy changes, retirement plan access, and federal fraud investigations are explored alongside concerns about taxpayer funding, investment options, and accountability. Mark Minnella and co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case highlight a proposed government backed retirement plan, discuss trillions potentially lost to fraud, and consider efforts to increase oversight and transparency. The c...

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Mark Minnella with co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore the Supreme Court decision affecting tariff authority and consider its constitutional and economic implications. They highlight concerns about national debt, government spending, and the responsibility of Congress in financial stewardship. The program examines the surge in sports betting following the Big Game, presenting cultural influ...

In this "Best Of Financial Issues," sector rotation, portfolio diversification, and faith centered stewardship shape the conversation as current market shifts and practical investing questions are explored. Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case highlight the movement of capital into industrials, materials, and energy while discussing how diversification and asset allocation can help navigate c...

Biblical stewardship and faith aligned investing are explored, highlighting growing awareness among believers seeking to honor God through financial decisions. Mark Minnella with Seth Udinski and Sam Case highlight a petition urging investment options that allow participation without compromising Christian convictions and share reactions from those newly introduced to biblically responsible invest...

Broadcasting from the NRB convention, Mark Minnella with Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore Christian media collaboration, ministry outreach, and cultural engagement. Conversations highlight biblical stewardship, faith driven investing, and efforts to align financial decisions with Christian values. A listener call introduces considerations for CDs, IRAs, and required minimum distributions when pla...

Ministry outreach and media engagement opportunities are highlighted alongside calls for prayer and participation. Cultural and corporate developments are explored, including federal scrutiny of medical practices involving minors and changes to DEI board standards. The growth of sports wagering is mentioned with concern over language that blurs the line between gambling and investing. Listener que...

Broadcasting live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention, the program explores portfolio diversification, tax refund trends, and current market concerns while highlighting ministry outreach and pro life initiatives. Mark Minnella, with co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, discuss how excessive diversification can dilute growth potential and how proper asset allocation helps manage risk...

Presidents Day reflections highlight faith, leadership, and the role of God's providence in the nation's history while encouraging gratitude and prayer for those in authority. Mark Minnella with Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore encouraging deficit trends, concerns about retirement savings, and stewardship perspectives on debt and long term planning. The program also shares updates on upcoming min...

In today's show, Mark Minnella alongside Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent market volatility, softer inflation data, and how media narratives can shape investor perception. They discuss practical stewardship principles such as when to consider taking profits, how asset allocation and risk tolerance influence portfolio decisions, and why maintaining a healthy "sleep factor" matters. The conv...

A major theme centers on the recent sector rotation, as industrials, materials, energy, and select communication stocks gain strength while parts of the technology sector, especially software, pull back. The conversation explores how AI infrastructure spending is influencing capital flows and highlights how diversification and asset allocation help manage shifting market momentum. Mark Minnella, a...

Rising national debt and deficit trends are examined with concern over long term economic stability and the need for fiscal restraint. A bipartisan housing proposal is also explored, focusing on increasing supply through construction incentives rather than expanded government handouts. The rapid growth of chemical abortions and the risks tied to the abortion pill are highlighted through an intervi...

Good news for taxpayers takes center stage as the discussion explores updates tied to the Big Beautiful Bill, shifting market conditions, and signs of economic momentum heading into 2026. The conversation highlights optimism around growth while also questioning how market signals relate to everyday economic realities. Additional segments discuss stewardship themes, including civic involvement and...

In today's show, developments around new tax accountability measures are explored, including changes tied to international money transfers and ACA premium tax credits. The conversation highlights efforts to increase transparency, reduce misuse, and bring greater structure to how benefits and obligations are handled. Broader market movement, global trade updates, and their potential implications ar...

Financial Issues highlights corporate pullback from activist pressure, recent legal and cultural shifts affecting major institutions, and what those changes suggest for markets and stewardship. The conversation explores biblically responsible investing, policy developments, and how public pressure and capital movement can influence corporate behavior. Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case disc...

Recent tax changes are explored with a focus on expanded child tax credits and adjustments to the alternative minimum tax, highlighting how these updates may affect families and simplify filing. The conversation introduces key differences between credits and deductions and discusses how these shifts could influence household finances. Mark Minnella speaks with Matt Armstrong, who discusses how Cro...