Financial Issues

The Financial Issues team reflects on the legacy of ministry founder Dan Celia and his impact on Biblically Responsible Investing. Stefan Padfield of The Heritage Foundation joins the show to discuss the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and how its Corporate Equality Index influences corporate policies and pressures companies to support LGBT causes. Later, host Mark Minnella discusses stock market corrections, market volatility, and how Christian investors can find God's peace in uncertain economic times.

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Mark, Seth and Sam answer many listener-submitted questions on today's extended special episode, covering topics that include picking the right allocation model, investing in spec stocks, and company mergers. The hosts also explore an unsettling report about lawmakers allegedly betting on political events, as well as JD Vance's efforts to crackdown on fraud in the federal government.

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Mark, Seth, and Sam explore Elon Musk's recent pledge to pay the salaries for TSA workers to mitigate nationwide travel blockades. The hosts welcome Steve Milloy, Executive Director of the Free Enterprise Project at the National Center for Public Policy Research, to discuss Starbucks' refusal to assist employees in de-transition surgeries. The hosts also answer several listener-submitted questions, discussing such topics as profit-taking and the wisdom of allowing 18-year-olds to access large sums of money.

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Mark, Seth, and Sam react to reports on the SEC possibly changing earnings reporting rules for publically traded companies. The hosts respond to and celebrate the Trump administration's February re-dedication of the nation back to the Lord. Additionally, the hosts address several caller and listener question on topics such as investing for grandchildren, tips on roth conversions, and shareholder voting.

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Mark, Seth and Sam discuss the continual battle for election integrity in the United States with the latest SCOTUS case on the subject. Twila Brase, president and co-founder of CCH Freedom, joins the show to discuss TrumpRX and other relevant topics related to healthcare costs and health freedom. The hosts answer several caller and listener questions related to money market accounts, the SAVE Act, and roth conversions.

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Mark, Seth, and Sam analyze the latest news on the Iran war, highlighting the $200 billion requested by the Trump administration to spend on toppling the Iranian regime. The hosts explore the different angles of this debate, while also reacting to Wall Street's renewed hope on the news that Trump and Iran may be engaged in productive talks. The hosts answer several listener-submitted questions on topics such as building out a portfolio during market volatility and picking the right money market fund.

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In today's Friday extended special, Mark, Seth, and Sam answer many listener and caller questions, covering various topics such as roth conversions, small caps vs. large caps for income investors, and understanding a preferred stock's call date. Mark also interviews Seth Keshel, author of The American War on Election Corruption: The Crusade to Restore Trust in Voting.

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Seth and Sam discuss and react to Jerome Powell's comments following Wednesday's Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The hosts speak with Crossroads Kids Club CEO Matt Armstrong about the Crossroads Kids Club Easter Campaign. The hosts also address several listener questions on various topics such as Trump's cryptocurrency push and choosing the right asset allocation model.

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Mark, Seth and Sam explore the topic of stagflation, as well as the latest updates on Iran's retilations in the Middle East. The hosts analyze a "Winning Wednesday" headline from a Texas church that saw over 50 co-habitating unmarried couples get married. The hosts also address listener questions on topics such as investing in mutual funds and gifting stock to churches.

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Mark, Seth, and Sam discuss the prospect of no capital tax on home sales, recently floated by Republicans. Craig Haugaard, FISM Commodities Expert, joins the show to discuss the current bird flu crisis. The hosts assist several callers on issues related to AI in investments, how the Trump Accounts might impact inflation, and the efficacy of voting in shareholder votes.

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