Financial Issues

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore how major corporations are backing away from Pride Month, possibly reflecting public fatigue with LGBTQ activism. Seth interviews Walt Heyer, who shares his raw and powerful story of childhood trauma, gender transition, and ultimately detransitioning and finding new life through Jesus Christ. They discuss how the transgender movement targets child...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore common critiques of biblically responsible investing and highlight the importance of using money as a tool for God's glory. They present differing views on wealth from both Christian and non-Christian perspectives, and introduce the concept of the "poverty gospel" as a misapplication of scripture. Later in the program, Frank Gaffney joins Seth to...

In today's show, Shana Burt is joined by Jason MacDowell to explore the nuances of capital gains, including tax implications, strategies like tax-loss harvesting and gifting appreciated stock, and how biblical stewardship can shape financial decisions. Later, Seth Udinski speaks with Matt Armstrong, CEO of Crossroads Kids Club, to highlight the ministry's gospel-centered outreach to children and i...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Dan Steiner discuss the final hours of the PreBorn! campaign, highlighting the impact of ultrasound donations on saving lives. The hosts explore recent economic data, including GDP contraction, rising jobless claims, and climbing mortgage rates. Shana Burt presents her perspective on the ongoing trade tensions and tariff issues. The show introduces biblically respon...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore consumer confidence trends and their impact on the economy. They highlight the importance of long-term investing and diversification in portfolios. The hosts discuss a campaign to support Preborn Ministries in providing ultrasound machines. In the second half, Seth Udinski and Producer Sam Case examine partner questions about portfolio managemen...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore recent market trends, including the weakening dollar and its potential impact on exports. They discuss President Trump's trade negotiations with the EU and how the markets are responding to his strategies. The hosts introduce a listener question about transitioning from individual stocks to Timothy funds, highlighting the benefits of biblically...

In today's show, Shana Burt reflects on Memorial Day and the freedoms it represents. Jason MacDowell joins Shana in the second segment to explore estate planning, including beneficiary designations and possible tax implications. Later, Seth Udinski interviews Joel Noble from Samaritan Ministries, who presents the role of health sharing ministries in protecting religious freedom. In the final segme...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Producer Sam Case present a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute, including a powerful clip from late founder Dan Celia reflecting on patriotism and honoring military sacrifice. They introduce a special segment from Celia featuring Ronald Reagan's remarks on the "American song," celebrating national unity and faith. Seth also explores the history-themed show A Moment in...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski highlight Job's reflections on God's care as part of their stewardship verse, connecting it to the sanctity of life and the mission of Preborn Ministries. They explore the biblical foundation of life's value beginning at conception and present Preborn's efforts to support women through crisis pregnancies. The hosts introduce a matching campaign aiming t...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore recent political developments, including Trump's bill passing the House and potential Medicaid reforms. They discuss Target's earnings report and the company's challenges after rolling back DEI policies. Seth interviews Twila Brase about drug pricing and healthcare reform ideas. The hosts also touch on a new "no tax on tips" bill that passed the S...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Producer Sam Case discuss earnings reports from major companies like Walmart and Home Depot, highlighting their responses to tariffs. Craig Haugaard joins Seth Udinski to explore the importance of agriculture and food security in America. The hosts emphasize the PreBorn! campaign, encouraging listeners to support this initiative. Seth Udinski and Sam Case wrap up by...

In today's show, Shana Burt and producer Sam Case explore China's reaction to U.S. warnings about Huawei's AI chips, highlighting the hypocrisy in China's complaints given their history of intellectual property theft. They discuss China's recent lack of transparency with economic data and its potential implications. The hosts introduce a stewardship verse from Psalm 119:73 and present an opportuni...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore BRI updates and highlight the PreBorn Campaign. Jason MacDowell joins Shana Burt to discuss potential tax changes and savings account proposals. Later, Seth Udinski and Producer Sam Case examine recent headlines, including Planned Parenthood's annual report and a questionable list of "BRI stocks" published by The Impact Investor. The hosts empha...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore recent market trends, including the surge following the US-China tariff pause and its impact on inflation. They highlight Jerome Powell's stance on interest rates and discuss Walmart's earnings report, touching on the retailer's concerns about tariff-related price increases. The hosts also present information on President Trump's Middle East tou...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore proposed tax legislation, including potential changes to retirement accounts and savings options. Mat Staver discusses Liberty Counsel's ongoing Supreme Court cases involving religious freedom and same-sex marriage. Art Ally of Timothy Plan highlights the growth of biblically responsible investing and its impact on companies' social agendas. The...

In today's show, hosts Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore recent economic trends, focusing on oil prices and their impact on inflation. They discuss President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia and its potential effects on US energy policy. The hosts highlight the latest NFIB small business optimism report and its implications. Additionally, they present a biblical perspective on the sanctity of life,...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore biblically responsible investing (BRI) and address common critiques. They highlight the difference between patronage and investing, suggesting that while Christians can purchase products from various companies, investing carries more responsibility. The hosts discuss a listener's perspective on BRI funds and non-BRI investments, presenting their v...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Jason MacDowell explore strategies to reduce qualified retirement accounts and potentially lower future tax burdens. They discuss options like moving funds to taxable brokerage accounts or doing Roth conversions to take advantage of current tax rates. Seth Udinski and Sam Case highlight recent news about a U.S.-China trade agreement to pause tariff increases for 90...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore the biblical perspective on children as blessings and discuss the importance of supporting pro-life initiatives. They highlight their partnership with PreBorn!, an organization providing free ultrasounds to pregnant women. The hosts introduce a Mother's Day campaign to fund ultrasound machines for Pro-Life  clinics. Shana and Seth also address l...

In today's show, the hosts explore biblically responsible investing and discuss recent controversies surrounding Nike's potential funding of a study on transgender athletes. They highlight the importance of aligning investments with Christian values and introduce a campaign supporting Preborn, an organization providing ultrasounds to pregnant women. The conversation shifts to examining the Federal...

In today's show, Shana Burt explores the complex relationship between the United States and China, focusing on China's treatment of Christianity and control over Bible distribution. She highlights concerns about U.S. dependence on Chinese pharmaceutical ingredients and introduces President Trump's efforts to boost domestic drug production. The hosts discuss recent economic indicators, including th...

In today's show, Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore critiques of Biblically responsible investing (BRI). They discuss common misconceptions about BRI's impact and performance, highlighting that even small investments can make a difference. The hosts present the view that BRI is about stewardship rather than patronage, and introduce the idea that 90% of publicly traded companies could qualify as Bib...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski explore principles of biblical stewardship and investing. Financial advisor Jason MacDowell joins Shana to present dollar cost averaging as a strategy worth considering during market volatility. Later, Seth speaks with Nick Vujicic, who shares his experience with debanking and introduces his new bank created to serve conservatives and Christians. The pr...

In today's show, Shana Burt and Seth Udinski recap recent financial news, including Amazon's decision not to display tariff costs and inflation trends. They explore the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and earnings reports from major retailers. The hosts highlight Genesis 1:27 and discuss the sanctity of human life, introducing Preborn Ministries' and Financial Issues' joint campaign, "Making Moth...

In today's show, hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case interview Roxy Lamorgese from PreBorn! to launch their "Making Motherhood Possible" campaign. Shana Burt joins to discuss corporate sponsorship changes for LGBTQ events and answer listener questions about investing. The hosts explore recent financial headlines, including a mineral deal between the US and Ukraine, strong earnings reports from tech gi...