The U.S. government is doubling its debt buybacks as the national debt reaches a staggering $40 trillion. On today's show, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to explain what government debt buybacks are, how they work, and why the government is buying back debt.

Mark, Seth, and Sam also discuss the growing national debt, government spending, the federal budget deficit, and the challenges of reducing America's debt. Later, Mark answers listener questions about whether the national debt can be brought under control.

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Is the September swoon upon us? Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to examine the claim that September is historically a bad month for the markets and how investors should respond.

For Winning Wednesday, the team celebrates the display of the Ten Commandments in Louisiana public schools. Later, Mark discusses his latest article in the Daily Caller, highlighting the decline of young men in the workforce and what it says about the state of American culture.

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In this month's sector breakdown, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to take a closer look at the healthcare sector. The team explores how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare and what these changes could mean for investors.

Later, they discuss a new survey showing that Gen Z is contributing "disproportionately" to the rise in entrepreneurship and what this trend may reveal about the next generation of American business owners.

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How do we plan for the future if Jesus could return at any moment? How should Christians think about saving, investing, and financial stewardship in light of Christ's return?

Today, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to answer a listener's question about Christian investing and preparing for the future. Together, they explore how the return of Jesus should shape the way Christians think about wealth, investing, financial planning, and preparing for tomorrow while faithfully living for Christ today.

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In this episode of Stewardship Today, we examine why faithful stewards should set financial and investment goals while ultimately trusting God to direct their steps. The discussion explores how clear goals help determine the right investment approach, while understanding personal investment style and time horizons can help stewards make more disciplined decisions. We also examine the importance of investing with biblical integrity and avoiding emotional decisions driven by fear or market volatility. From retirement and college savings to giving, legacy, and other financial purposes, the conversation shows how knowing what you are working toward can help you develop a plan to faithfully manage the resources God has entrusted to you. Stewardship Today is presented by Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries.

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It's Focus Friday, where listener calls and questions take center stage at the intersection of Christian finance, biblical stewardship, faith-based investing, and today's top current events. Today, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case examine AppLovin, a software stock down nearly 50% this year. Are warning lights flashing, or is this a buying opportunity?

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What are the differences between public and private companies? Why do private companies go public in the first place?

On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss what motivates companies to go public. They also break down how shares are issued and how the number of shares affects stock value.

Later, the team examines the latest inflation data and explains the difference between core and headline inflation.

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Afraid of making mistakes in your investment strategy? What do you do if you've already made one? On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss one of the most common fears new investors face and how to overcome it.

Later, for Winning Wednesday, Crossroads Kids Club CEO Matt Armstrong joins the show to celebrate the outstanding results of last month's giving campaign.

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On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to break down the latest developments in gold and silver. Why hasn't the war with Iran driven up precious metals prices, and what does the future hold for gold and silver?

Later, the team examines the state of oil and American energy as the nation's oil reserves hit decades-low levels.

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Earnings continue to come in hot for the second quarter. On today's episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to examine the latest earnings data and offer listeners practical tips for breaking down quarterly reports.

Meanwhile, July's jobs report came in weaker than expected, but there's more to the story. The team breaks down the numbers and explains what they really say about the economy.

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