Financial Issues

Join Financial Issues as we kick off our year-end giving campaign, The Ripple Effect. Host Mark Minnella, along with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, celebrates the ministry's impact over the past year and shares a vision for where Financial Issues is headed in 2027.

If you've been blessed by Financial Issues, please prayerfully consider giving before September 30. Visit financialissues.org/the-ripple-effect to learn more and give today.

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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 this episode of Stewardship Today, we examine how to choose the right type of investment account based on the purpose God has given you for your money. The discussion explores Roth and traditional IRAs, taxable brokerage accounts, employer retirement plans, and health savings accounts, including their benefits, restrictions, tax treatment, and investment options. We also consider how factors such as flexibility, employer matching, tax advantages, and biblical investment choices should influence these decisions. Rather than applying the same financial rule to everyone, the conversation emphasizes understanding how each account works and choosing the tools that best fit your stewardship goals.

Learn how to evaluate different investment accounts and choose the tools that best fit your stewardship goals.

If the government is going to own stakes in American companies, who is going to keep politics out of the boardroom? On today's show, host Mark Minella and co-host Sam Case take a look at the United States' growing investment portfolio and ask whether this will actually be a good move in the long run — especially under future administrations.

The team also takes time to remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11, reflecting on the tragedy and evil of that day while honoring the heroism, courage, and best of the American spirit that emerged in its aftermath.

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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 bills. Visit samaritanministries.org for more.

The mainstream media is sounding the alarm over oil crossing $100 a barrel. But what does the data actually tell us about the state of the economy? On today's show, Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to examine current oil prices and how they compare with historical levels.

The team also reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk one year after his death, considering his legacy and the lasting impact of his life and work.

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Is the economy being held up by data centers? On today's show, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to examine the Fed's latest Beige Book report and its focus on data centers.

What is the Fed's Beige Book, and does it have any real relevance to the broader economy? The team discusses these questions and more.

Later, for Winning Wednesday, the guys celebrate another victory for religious freedom as the DOJ rolls out new guidelines giving religious organizations greater access to federal funds.

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Some politicians believe the U.S. can grow its way out of its mounting debt—but is that really true? On today's show, host Mark Minnella, along with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, tackles the issue of the growing national debt and explores what the possible solutions might be. Later, the team looks at the latest jobs numbers, addresses questions about potential threats to the economy, and considers whether Sandisk is still a good buy.

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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.

How do we develop and maintain a strong work ethic, and how can we view our work as an act of worship for God's glory? In this special Labor Day edition of Financial Issues, host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to explore the biblical view of work, Christian work ethic, and what it means to honor and glorify God through our daily work. Discover how our approach to work can reflect our faith, shape our character, and serve God and others. Download the FISM app today by searching for "FISM" or "FISM TV" in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to stay up to date with our latest content and listen to Financial Issues wherever you go. Note: We do not endorse any user-submitted comments. All verified information will be published by our official channels only.

In this episode of Stewardship Today, we examine the biblical and practical principles of investment diversification. The discussion explores how spreading investments across different companies, sectors, and asset types can help manage risk and protect a portfolio from a single company or economic event. We also look at how diversification works alongside asset allocation, why too much diversification can weaken a portfolio, and how a rule-based approach can help stewards avoid emotional investment decisions. Through a practical example involving an inherited concentrated stock position, the conversation highlights the importance of balancing tax considerations with the responsibility to manage God's resources wisely.

Explore how biblical wisdom and thoughtful diversification can help stewards manage investment risk.

It's Focus Friday, where listener calls and questions take center stage on faith, finance, and current events. On today's show, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to examine record-breaking corporate profits in the second quarter. Mark breaks down what the data reveals about the state of the economy and the factors driving these recent blowout results.

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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.

They say cash is king—but how much should it rule over your portfolio?

On today's show, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss cash as an asset class and its proper role in an investment strategy. Mark explains what factors you should consider when determining how large your cash allocation should be at any given time and breaks down the difference between moving to cash out of fear and holding cash as part of a wise investment strategy.

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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 bills. Visit samaritanministries.org for more.