On today's show, host Mark Minnella, with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Samuel Case, explore Trump's latest comments on oil prices and the war in Iran. The hosts help a listener in Florida work through a conscience issue concerning employment at a non-biblically responsible company, and they answer several listener questions on topics such as mutual funds vs. ETFs, dividend reinvesting, and the upcoming merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.

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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.

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Mark Minnella, along with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, breaks down the latest manufacturing data and the good news it brings for the economy. Matt Armstrong, CEO of Crossroads Kids Club, joins the show to discuss the latest campaign to share the Gospel in public schools. Later, Mark takes a closer look at some of the important nuances of Biblically Responsible 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.

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Mark Minnella broadcasts live from Timothy Plan headquarters to discuss biblical stewardship with podcast host Cara Creech and David Hart, the CEO of Evaluator Services. He also sits down with author Michael Pink, whose new book Free as a Bird encourages deeper trust in God's provision through the example of creation. 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 with co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case explore the spiritual and economic implications of escalating conflict in the Middle East. Mark discusses biblical stewardship with Timothy Plan founder Art Ally, highlighting how faith-aligned investing reshapes financial decision-making and daily life. Mark also considers how employer retirement plans, market reactions, and sector shifts can influence long-term portfolio stability. 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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Artificial intelligence's expanding role in personal finance is explored, noting its strengths in research, calculations, and scenario modeling while emphasizing that it remains a tool rather than a decision maker. Mark Minnella, with co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case, highlight the need for wisdom, discernment, and moral judgment when evaluating investment choices. Listener calls introduce topics such as portfolio balance, diversification, retirement income planning, and maintaining discipline through market fluctuations. Market movements and recent economic data are also mentioned, encouraging thoughtful stewardship and biblically responsible 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! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today.

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Government policy changes, retirement plan access, and federal fraud investigations are explored alongside concerns about taxpayer funding, investment options, and accountability. Mark Minnella and co hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case highlight a proposed government backed retirement plan, discuss trillions potentially lost to fraud, and consider efforts to increase oversight and transparency. The conversation also introduces a petition seeking biblically responsible investment options and examines rising health care costs and alternative sharing models. 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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