Financial Issues

On this first episode of Stewardship Today, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case lay the foundation for biblical stewardship. Together, they explore what it truly means to steward God's resources, why stewardship extends far beyond money and giving, and how our time, talents, and treasures can all be used to glorify God. Join us as we begin a journey toward faithful stewardship and biblically responsible investing.

Stewardship Today is presented by Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries.

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Happy Independence Day from Financial Issues! In this special episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to reflect on God's hand throughout 250 years of American history and discuss Christian stewardship, faith, and the nation's founding.

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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.

Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss market timing, investing strategies, and why smart entry and exit decisions aren't the same thing. The team also breaks down the Supreme Court's latest ruling on birthright citizenship, what the decision could mean for the future of the United States, and the upcoming Trump Accounts program.

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Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss the rise of small-cap stocks, with the Russell 2000 posting its best first half in more than three decades. Mark explains the risks and opportunities of investing in small-cap stocks and why they are making a comeback. Later, the team breaks down stock market entry points and discusses what it means to buy a stock too early.

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Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to explore the relationship between company quality and stock market performance. They discuss why fundamentally strong companies don't always deliver strong stock returns and what investors should consider when evaluating long-term investments. Later, Financial Issues agriculture reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to explain the Texas screwworm outbreak, its potential impact on the U.S. cattle industry, and what it could mean for beef prices and consumers.

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Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss biblical stewardship and how Christians can make God-honoring decisions through investing and consumer spending. Later, Stefan Padfield of The Heritage Foundation joins the show to provide updates on the Free Enterprise Initiative's shareholder proposals and discuss how corporate America responded to Pride Month 2026.

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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.

Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss what investors should consider when buying richly valued stocks, how to find attractive stock market entry points, and strategies for investing when much of the market is overvalued. Later, the team answers questions about taking profits, managing capital gains taxes on winning stocks, and the best time to start claiming Social Security benefits.

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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.

Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss Micron's blowout earnings report and the stock market's strong reaction. The team examines whether investors and markets have become too dependent on the performance of a handful of tech stocks. Later, Mark breaks down in-kind transfers and the tax implications investors should understand before moving assets between accounts.

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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.

Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss Tuesday's stock market dip and break down the differences between pullbacks, market corrections, and bear markets. Mark also shares advice on staying calm during market volatility and using pullbacks as opportunities to identify weaknesses and strengthen your portfolio.

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Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to break down the energy sector, how it compares to other areas of the economy, and what the end of the conflict with Iran could mean for oil prices, energy stocks, and investors. Later, the team discusses the wisdom of trimming winning stocks, managing portfolio risk, and capitalizing on market pullbacks and buying opportunities.

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.

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 reachourschools.com for more information and to see how you can make a difference today.