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In today’s world, the idea of marriage is often reduced to personal happiness or romantic love. But as Dr. John reflects in this message, marriage holds a deeper purpose—it's about securing the future of faith. He examines the story of Abraham sending his servant to find a wife for Isaac, showing how love and marriage are meant to impact future generations and foster godly offspring. Dr. John challenges us to trust God in our relationships, whether we are married or single, and to centre our faith in all decisions about love.

Confident Faith: In this 4-week series on Genesis 18-25, Dr. John Neufeld looks at the life of Abraham and unpacks the topic of faith. How is faith formed? How does faith mature? And how can faith help us trust in what God has promised, even though we can’t see it yet.

“Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds, for riches do not last forever…” - Proverbs 27:23-24

These days, our “flocks and herds” often look like stocks and mutual funds, not sheep and cattle. But the call to wise stewardship remains. One way we do that is through proxy voting. Jerry Bowyer joins us to explain how and why it matters.  

Jerry Bowyer is the President of Bowyer Research and our Resident Economist here at Faith & Finance. He is the author of The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics.

Proxy voting is similar to civic voting. As a citizen, you vote in elections, attend town halls, and even influence legislation. As a shareholder in a company, if you own the stock directly, you have similar rights: to vote on proposals, ask questions, and even submit resolutions.

But if you're invested through mutual funds or ETFs, you hand that vote over to someone else—often a fund manager or institution. And unless you know how they’re voting, your values may not be represented at all.

Many Christian ministries, nonprofits, and even pro-life organizations are unknowingly voting against their own missions. Why? Because they either don’t engage in proxy voting or delegate it without vetting the recipient’s values.

Proxy statements are often long, complex, and written in confusing legal language. For that reason, many advisors default to saying, “Just let the client decide,” rather than helping them engage meaningfully.

Of course, that’s not a good sign because if it’s too complex for the advisor, it’s definitely too complex for the client. Instead, we encourage advisors and Christian investors to partner with specialists, like Bowyer Research, who can help decode the process and ensure votes reflect biblical values.

They offer audits to show investors how they’ve been voting—often to their shock. They’ve never done one where people weren’t stunned by what they saw.

If you're invested through mutual funds or ETFs, you're likely not voting directly. However, that doesn't mean you're powerless. Here are some things to keep in mind:

• You can request data on how your funds are voting. Bowyer Research tracks that.
   
• You can explore “direct indexing” solutions—an increasingly available strategy that allows you to own shares directly and reclaim your voting rights.
   
• You can ask your advisor questions. “How am I voting?” is a simple but powerful question. If your advisor can’t answer it, that’s a red flag.

• Ask your advisor how your shares are being voted. If they don’t know, press in.
• Get an audit of your proxy voting records through BowyerResearch.com.
• Talk to companies, not just about them. Change happens through engagement, not complaint.

If you’re an investor, advisor, or leader at a Christian ministry or nonprofit, don’t let your investments work against your mission. Visit BowyerResearch.com to learn how to align your proxy voting with your values.

Can you forgive your spouse who has deserted you and your children for a long period of time? Yes, but there's no way to make up for the time that was lost.

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Today on BOLD STEPS, Pastor Mark Jobe has a timely message about division, unity, and the key component … of our attitudes. Last time, we began a really relevant message called Attitudes That Divide Us. It’s no secret that we’re living in incredibly divisive times.  From social media debates to family gatherings, it seems like tensions are running higher than ever … and sadly, Christians aren’t immune to this trend.  Today, Mark continues with practical biblical wisdom for maintaining unity even when differences arise.

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A ruling in favor of the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board would allow the establishment of the nation’s first religious charter school. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

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