Faith Driven Investor

Sometimes you just have to flip the script and shake things up, and that’s exactly what we did with this episode. On a special edition of Marks on the Markets, we play a little musical chairs and put John Coleman , who usually hosts the show, in the hot seat so he can field questions about the state of the markets so far in 2023. He joins Richard Cunningham to talk about venture, the debt ceiling,...

Most of us know the verse in Genesis where God says it’s not good for a person to be alone.  But do we let that affect our view of investing? We understand the truth but still find ourselves going through our careers in isolation.  We keep our guard up and our heads down.  What would it look like to change that narrative? What would happen if we rallied around each other, both personally and profe...

The venture capital landscape has changed dramatically in recent years.  How can investors move forward responsibly? How can we care for the entrepreneurs we’ve invested in? How do we find hope in the midst of challenges? We cover these questions and more in this month’s edition of Marks on the Markets. Host John Coleman is joined by two leaders in the venture capital and growth equity space: Bran...

They say not to bring up religion and politics at the dinner table. Throw business in there, and you have the recipe for quite a complex conversation. We tackle all three in this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast. We’re joined by Michael Hall and Tim Hurley , two Christian leaders whose private organizations have partnered with public institutions to seek the common good in their commun...

The collapse of institutions like Silicon Valley Bank sent ripple effects around the world and brought many to a place of fear, doubt, and instability.   So how should we faithfully think through these recent events? We tackle this topic on this special episode of Marks on the Markets. Host John Coleman is joined by Justin Speer , a Principal and Senior Analyst on the Public Equities team at Sover...

We all want our careers to be an endless upward trend, but that’s not always the case. Mike Asem , who took a less-than-traditional road to investing, has experienced the wonderful highs and the challenging lows that come with being a venture capitalist.  While the founding partner of M25–a midwest-focused early stage investment group–has plenty of success stories to share, he’s also graciously ag...

Faith Driven Investing has been around for much longer than this podcast and ministry. It is an international movement of leaders deploying capital for Kingdom impact. Our host John Coleman likes to joke that it’s been around for at least 5,000 years. But even with its rich history, there has been an obvious uptick in activity in recent years. Today’s Marks of the Markets episode functions as a “s...

Christian investors are talking a lot about impact, but we’re often left with a tough question: how do you measure it? Author and investor, Shundrawn Thomas has wrestled with this question in his career. Over the years, Shundrawn has run a trillion-dollar global fund and recently founded The Copia Group which offers a distinct approach to investing that marries the strategic investment of financia...

Each month, we bring in experts to give an overview of the market’s current state.  On this episode, we have frequent contributors Bob Doll and David Spika take us through their 2022 reflections and predictions for 2023. Bob is the Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global and David has the same role at GuideStone Investments. Both men bring incredible insight to the conversation. Throughout th...

As both an entrepreneur and an investor, Kola Aina has a unique perspective on Africa’s market. These days he spends most of his time building and investing in ecosystems that help communities flourish. He joins Henry and Ndidi to talk about the makings of a good deal and to inspire listeners with a vision for righteous capital.

Education is a fundamental part of thriving societies, and technology has brought about more learning opportunities for all people. That’s why Christian investors like Evan Baehr and James Tieng see the space as a way to promote human flourishing across various communities. The two also discuss the unique opportunities available in education, their thoughts on less-traditional forms of learning, a...

Can finances lead to a more loving world? Former NBA star Jeremy Lin and his business partner, Robert Kim believe so. The two of them, along with Patricia Sun, lead JLIN LLC, an organization dedicated to redefining love through entrepreneurship and investing.  In this special episode of Faith Driven Investor, Jeremy and Robert join Henry Kaestner and Faith Driven Entrepreneur Africa host, Wen Li L...

Most tech headlines in recent months involve stories of layoffs and massive shifts. So what’s going on? In this episode of Marks on the Markets, Jake Thomsen , and Ben Hames join host John Coleman to discuss the changes they see in the industry and what investors should consider as they start the new year. The trio also debates about Elon Musk, the Metaverse, and whether or not Web 3.0 will live u...

Phil Clemens spent 52 years on the payroll of the Clemens Food Group , a sixth-generation family-owned business providing quality pork products to the U.S. The business is now the 5th largest producer of pork in the U.S. with annual sales in excess of $1 billion.  As the former chairman of the Clemens Family Corporation, Phil spent 14 years developing a succession plan for when he retired. Phil jo...

Most investors often start with how to maximize returns and minimize risk. Don Simmons , CFP Professional and Founder and CEO of Simmons Capital Group, believes that Faith Driven Investors should seek to optimize beneficial outcomes instead.  As a CFP Professional with a degree in counseling and post graduate training as a portfolio asset allocation specialist, Don fuses professional portfolio str...

FTX has fallen, taking the ‘King of Crypto’ with him. Breaux Walker , Fintech Crypto Investment Banker, and Jake Thomsen , Partner at Sovereign's Capital join the podcast to talk about what the fall of the FTX empire means for the world of cryptocurrencies.  Breaux and Jake dive into risk, regulation, venture capitalists, and tokenomics in this timely episode. They also tackle questions like:...

“Dad, when are you going to get a real job?”  Investors might find it hard to explain their careers to their kids, but that’s not the case in the Harris household. There, faith driven investing runs in the family.  Britt is currently the President, CEO, and CIO at UTIMCO, the largest public endowment in America, and his son, Matt , previously served as Vice President of the Blackstone Group and is...

Jesus preached that his gospel message was good news to the poor. Yet investing seems to be mostly good news for the rich. In this talk from the 2022 Faith Driven Investor Conference, Dr. Kuruvilla proposes that investing, when done strategically, can partly fulfill the call to serve the global poor, using real-life case studies to highlight the redemptive potential of money that is deployed colla...

Treasurer Allison Ball is currently serving her second term as Kentucky State Treasurer—she earned the most votes of any candidate running for statewide office in the 2015 and 2019 elections. When first elected, Treasurer Ball was the youngest female statewide elected official in the U.S. Since taking office, she has returned a record $146 million of unclaimed property, more than any State Treasur...

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Henry Kaestner, co-founder of Sovereign’s Capital and Faith Driven Investor, and Ron Blue, founder and president of Ronald Blue Co. Our conversation focuses on the recently released book “ Faith Driven Investing: Every Investment Has an Impact. What’s Yours ?” This global movement is all about investing in human flourishing and driving capital into initiative...

Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger , has been a leader in the Faith and Work movement for decades.  In this interview from the 2022 Faith Driven Investor Conference, Pat talks about some of the most important lessons he’s learned as he’s sought to bring his whole self into the workplace over the years.  He also gives insight into how leaders can balance their work and family life, empower their communities,...

John Cortines had a plan to become a millionaire by age 30 and retire by age 40. He had all the spreadsheets and the “Big Oil” job to prove it. But while pursuing his MBA at Harvard Business School, John took the class “God and Money,” where he ended up writing a term paper that became a book—and it changed his life forever. He began studying God’s Word to answer the question “How much do we need...

If you joined us for the Faith Driven Entrepreneur conference, you’re in for a treat. This is the full interview with Strive Masiyiwa , Founder and Executive Chairman of the Econet, and one of Africa’s most respected business leaders. In this episode, Strive speaks about Africa’s role within the global marketplace. He also shares how faith has empowered him to operate in the world without fear and...

In the US, public equity markets are in decline while interest rates and inflation are on the rise. In the UK a major tax announcement rocked the overseas markets. Are we headed for a worldwide recession? We discuss what it takes for investors to face the storm head-on and remain positive in the midst of it all. Joining the conversation are Justin Speer , Principal and Senior Analyst on the Public...

Phil Cunningham is a leader in Africa’s entertainment industry, but it didn’t start out that way. Phil grew up in rural Zimbabwe where he started a small agricultural business to make money as a young man. He didn’t see his first film until he was 14, but when he did, it changed his life forever. He immediately saw the power of storytelling, particularly through animation. Phil talks about the pow...