Financial Issues

Is Social Security headed for a breaking point, and who should pay to save it? Recent polling shows that older Americans overwhelmingly support raising taxes to keep the program afloat. Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case dig into the numbers, examine the mounting challenges facing Social Security, and ask a deeper question: What do the generations owe one another?

Then, Seth and Sam celebrate "Winning Wednesday" and turn to some surprising comments from the AI program Grok, which recently declared that Christ's resurrection is a historical fact. They discuss what it means when even artificial intelligence points us back to the truth of the gospel.

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President Trump launches an AI superintelligence task force amid growing calls for regulation. Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case discuss Trump's vision for America to lead the world in AI, despite critics' concerns about the technology. Twila Brase of CCH Freedom also joins the show to discuss the pitfalls of Medicare Advantage as open enrollment gets underway.

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Climate-focused financial activism continues to create problems in the corporate world. On today's show, Heritage Foundation's Stefan Padfield joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss growing concerns over activism in financial reporting. The team also examines a new report showing that demand for skilled-trade workers is projected to surge over the next 10 years.

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In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore the different types of investments and the purposes they can serve in a portfolio. The discussion breaks investments into three main categories: growth, income, and safe money, then explains how stocks, bonds, CDs, money markets, mutual funds, ETFs, and preferred stocks fit into those categories. We also examine why the purpose of the money should come before choosing an investment, whether that money is intended for long-term growth, current income, or short-term needs and preservation. The conversation emphasizes that every dollar does not have to do the same job and that wise stewardship means matching investments to your goals, time horizon, and ability to handle volatility while seeking to honor God with the resources He has entrusted to you.

Learn how stocks, bonds, CDs, mutual funds, ETFs, and other investments can serve different purposes in a well-structured portfolio.

It's a jam-packed Focus Friday, and your questions are taking center stage!

Micron delivers blowout earnings, but investors aren't impressed. Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case break down the market's reaction and what it means for Christian stewards.

Then, pastor and apologist Dr. Alex McFarland joins us to unpack Netflix's controversial changes to The Chronicles of Narnia and the growing influence of Islam in the West.

Plus, Barry Meguiar, founder and president of IgniteAmerica, challenges Christians to live out and boldly share their faith. Can biblical values be restored through politics alone, or does real change begin with Christians living out their faith?

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With the midterm elections approaching, Republicans have their work cut out for them. But beyond politics and polling, what responsibility do Christians have when it comes to voting?

On today's show, co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case unpack the latest polling numbers and explore the biblical and civic questions surrounding the Christian's role at the ballot box. Later, Debbie Wuthnow of iVoterGuide joins the conversation to help believers think through how they can faithfully and wisely steward their vote this election season.

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.

Why is Minnesota shutting down farms? Is the state's action legal, and what could it mean for Minnesota farmers, American agriculture, and the future of the farming industry? Financial Issues Ag reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to examine the latest developments, the legal questions surrounding Minnesota farm shutdowns, and the potential economic impact on farmers and the agricultural industry nationwide.

Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case also celebrate Winning Wednesday with a bevy of important headlines from across the country, including the growing discussion surrounding Christian charter schools, education, faith, and parental choice.

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On today's show, business is booming in the United States. September's business activity data points to annualized GDP growth of 5%. Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case discuss these numbers and more.

Twila Brase of CCH Freedom joins the show to discuss RFK Jr.'s changes to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and what impact those changes could have on insurance.

Later, Dan Steiner of PreBorn! joins us to discuss the organization's years-long partnership with Financial Issues.

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Is the United States on the verge of a deal with Iran or is it time for President Trump to resume the attacks?

Frank Gaffney, president of the Institute for the American Future, joins the show to break down the latest developments in Iran and what President Trump should do next as the war continues.

Then, co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case tackle your questions about SpaceX, Tesla, and much more!

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In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore a disciplined approach to evaluating individual stocks through the Financial Issues four-gate investment screen. The discussion examines biblical responsibility, business strength, financial strength, and valuation as key considerations before investing. We also look at warning signs that can indicate a company is weakening, including falling revenues and earnings, rising debt, declining cash flow, changing competition, and valuation concerns. The conversation emphasizes that investing is not simply about finding a good company, but about determining whether a company aligns with biblical principles, remains financially strong, and is worth its current price. The process also provides a framework for reviewing existing investments and making thoughtful decisions rather than reacting emotionally to short-term price movements.

Learn how the four-gate investment screen can help stewards evaluate companies and recognize warning signs