Financial Issues

In today's show, Mark Minnella is joined by Seth Udinski and Sam Case to reflect on Christmas week while discussing faith-centered investing and cultural issues shaping the moment. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning financial decisions with biblical convictions, introduces the next strategy for entering the new year with financial clarity, and explores current headlines touching on government policy, corporate responsibility, and stewardship. The hosts also discuss how emerging ideas around technology and artificial intelligence intersect with money, purpose, and long-term planning. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Mark Minnella, along with co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, explore Focus Friday by prioritizing listener questions and highlighting current market activity. The discussion introduces the next step in a series on financial stewardship, focusing on reviewing estate plans as a way to express care and intentional legacy. Mark highlights the importance of beneficiaries, wills, and powers of attorney to reduce confusion and burden for loved ones. The show also mentions recent movement in a buy list holding and sets the stage for listener calls and follow up discussion. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Mark Minnella is joined by co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss faith based stewardship themes alongside current economic developments. The conversation highlights perspectives on debt, generosity, and planning for a financially healthy new year, while also exploring recent market movements and national economic indicators. The hosts introduce updates from Crossroads Kids Club and discuss how values driven decisions can shape both personal finances and broader culture. The show also mentions recent political and economic statements and considers how they may influence markets and households moving forward. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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Today's show is sponsored by Crossroads Kids Club. Discover how you can support children, families, and churches with a no-cost club structure, curriculum, training, and coaching for local church partners. Your generosity helps make this ministry possible. Visit Christian Outreach | Public Schools | Crossroads Kids Club for more information and to see how you can make a difference today.

In today's show, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case discuss extended NASDAQ trading hours and what around-the-clock markets could mean for volatility and investor behavior. The hosts explore recent jobs data, shifts in oil and gasoline prices, and how global supply factors are influencing energy markets. They introduce the third step toward a financially healthy new year by highlighting tax planning as a stewardship issue tied to cash flow and debt use. The conversation also mentions a Texas legal development viewed as a win for biblical faithfulness and reflects on how these topics intersect with long-term, values-driven investing. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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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 needs through prayer, encouragement, and financial support. Learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org.

In today's show, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case discuss building financial stability through liquidity by exploring strategies for managing debt, emergency reserves, and predictable expenses. The conversation highlights how thoughtful cash planning can reduce reliance on credit and bring greater clarity and discipline to everyday financial decisions. The hosts also introduce developments involving corporate policy shifts tied to the Human Rights Campaign and discuss how those changes intersect with values driven investing. Additional discussion touches on market conditions, year end portfolio considerations, and emerging technology trends such as artificial intelligence and global competition. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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In today's show, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case explore recent market developments, including new legislation affecting startups and access to private capital, while highlighting the risks tied to speculation and private investing. The hosts discuss cultural and corporate trends that influence where money is directed, emphasizing the importance of understanding what investments support. The conversation also introduces a series of principles focused on stewardship, debt awareness, and aligning financial decisions with biblical values. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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Mark Minnella is joined by Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss recent brokerage restrictions affecting the Israel Common Values Funds and what those limitations may suggest about platform practices. The hosts explore differences between advisory and brokerage platforms, considerations around fees and access, and how investors might respond when obstacles arise. The conversation also highlights broader questions around financial regulation, free markets, and the balance between stability and growth, while addressing listener calls on retirement accounts, trusts, real estate timing, and maintaining biblical integrity in financial decisions. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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Today's show is sponsored by Crossroads Kids Club. Discover how you can support children, families, and churches with a no-cost club structure, curriculum, training, and coaching for local church partners. Your generosity helps make this ministry possible. Visit Christian Outreach | Public Schools | Crossroads Kids Club for more information and to see how you can make a difference today.

In today's show, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case explore the Fed's latest rate cut, market reactions, and the implications of Treasury security purchases. They also highlight Trump's scrutiny of Biden-era Fed appointments and his offhand comments on taxes related to gambling winnings. Later, the hosts introduce conversations on agricultural policy, including tariff impacts and farm aid, and present concerns about corporate behavior within the food supply chain. The discussion possibly encourages listeners to consider how these developments shape markets and personal stewardship. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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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 needs through prayer, encouragement, and financial support. Learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org.

In today's show, Mark Minnella, joined by Seth Udinski and Sam Case, explores signs of GDP strength, shifting expectations around the Fed's interest rate decision, and the impact of market reactions on long-term stewardship. They highlight growing delistings in the housing market and introduce conversations about corporate shifts away from DEI initiatives. The team also discusses developments in global affairs, including Venezuela's political landscape, and presents insights on how believers can consider stewardship, portfolio balance, and moral alignment in their financial decisions. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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Today's show is sponsored by Timothy Plan. Learn how you can invest in a God-honoring way through biblically responsible ETFs, mutual funds, and retirement plans. Visit Timothyplan.com for more.

In today's show Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case explore the purpose and value of donor advised funds, highlighting how they can serve families who want to give intentionally and manage gifts over time. They introduce ways these funds create space for thoughtful generosity, including involving children in learning about stewardship. The hosts also explore current conversations around AI regulation and how federal standards could influence innovation, ethics, and market stability. They mention top financial resolutions heading into 2026 and discuss how seeking God's direction and building a clear plan can strengthen stewardship efforts. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here!

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