Financial Issues

In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore two foundational decisions that shape how Christians manage their finances: recognizing that God owns everything and allowing His Word to guide our financial choices. The discussion examines how biblical stewardship extends beyond charitable giving to every area of our financial lives, including spending, debt, saving, investing, and preparing for the future. We consider how personal desires, fear, and greed can influence financial decisions, why biblical principles should guide our choices, and how biblically responsible investing reflects our convictions. As we prepare for the coming year, the episode offers practical questions to help evaluate our financial priorities, manage resources wisely, give intentionally, and plan for future responsibilities.

Explore the two foundational decisions of faithful stewardship and learn how biblical principles can guide spending, debt, saving, investing, and giving.

Third-quarter GDP continued to grow despite stubborn inflation, demonstrating the underlying strength of the American economy. On today's show, host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to break down the latest economic numbers and what they mean for America's financial future. Later, election security expert Garland Favorito joins the program to discuss election integrity and the challenges surrounding the upcoming midterm elections.

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What asset allocation model should investors use if they are exclusively invested in ETFs? Host Mark Minnella, with co-host Seth Udinski, examines the prospect of an all-ETF model, highighting the benefits and giving practical tips. The hosts also discuss the Fed's latest decision to keep interest rates steady. Public Policy expert Joel Noble of Samaritan Ministries joins the show to bring attention to the rising healthcare costs facing Americans due to the Affordable Care Act.

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Agricultural and commodities expert Craig Haugaard joins the program to discuss President Trump's plan to expand fertilizer production in the U.S. and its potential impacts on the economy and national security. Plus, on Winning Wednesday, host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case celebrate the opening of Texas's first gender detransition clinic.

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Is the AI boom losing steam, or is the best yet to come? Host Mark Minnella and co-host Seth Udinski break down the latest AI stock sell-off and what it could mean for investors. Then, Walker Wildmon, CEO of AFA Action, joins the show to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and the Democrats' strategy on abortion.

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Are Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) a threat to the free market and financial freedom? Host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to unpack the risks, benefits, and potential consequences of CBDCs. Plus, Stefan Padfield of The Heritage Foundation joins the show to examine the growing influence of Islam in American business and the implications for the nation's economic and cultural future.

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In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore how thoughtful tax planning can help investors manage God's resources wisely while maintaining a long-term investment strategy. The discussion examines why taxes should be part of an investment decision without becoming the deciding factor, along with practical strategies involving tax-advantaged accounts, capital gains, tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving, and Roth conversions. Throughout the conversation, the focus remains on balancing legitimate tax reduction with sound investment decisions, biblical integrity, and the responsibility to obey governing authorities. Faithful stewardship means using the opportunities available to us wisely without allowing fear of taxes to put our investments or financial goals at unnecessary risk.

Learn how thoughtful tax planning, tax-efficient investment strategies, and biblical principles can help you manage your resources wisely.

Tech stock AppLovin finds itself embroiled in a contentious lawsuit with troubling moral implications. On today's episode, host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to break down the situation and discuss how Christian investors should respond. The team also explores how investors should handle stock losses and the right mindset to maintain when selling a stock at a loss.

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Will the midterm elections send markets soaring? Could a Republican victory spark a rally? Host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case break down how markets have historically reacted to election results. Plus, the team tackles the hot-button issues surrounding Social Security and helps a caller make sense of tax-loss harvesting.

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The Jones Act is hammering American farmers. Financial Issues Ag Reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to expose the law's damaging impact, unpack its history, and explain why President Trump moved to waive it.

Plus, host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case tackle your questions about holding cash in your portfolio and dive into the growing controversy surrounding tech stock AppLovin.

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