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Children do not become wards of the state by merely attending public schools. 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.

When we invite God into our lives and ask Him to bring healing, we're doing something that is completely consistent with the character of God. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses God's desire for our spiritual and physical well-being, showing us that healing is woven into God's design and Scripture supports this. We can trust in God’s plan and His ability to restore us—not just for eternity, but for today. Barry Meguiar, Founder and President of Ignite America, also briefly joins Pastor Allen on stage, encouraging us to live with contagious faith and to share the gospel in everyday moments.

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I don’t know about you, but in my home the laundry room is considered one of the most important rooms. It’s command central. When my kids were still at home it was also a disaster on most days. Oh, it might be clean for a few brief hours, but then when everyone started slinging off boots and muddy clothes, you’d never know I’d darkened the door that day.

Many days the frustration of laundry, picking up clothes, blankets, cups and shoes (the list could go on infinitely) is overwhelming, especially with kids in the home. Before my children flew the nest, I’d get mad and start to spew at them, wanting to ask the question my mom used to ask us in jest (mostly), “What’d your last maid die of—overwork and underpay?” I always laughed at that question, but now I can appreciate the significance of it. That’s sure what it feels like sometimes.

Listen as I share a perspective I learned years ago that helped me no blow a fuse every time I walked in the door to a messy house and laundry room.

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In this May 2025 episode of Faith Driven Investor, hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman welcome Deirdre Gibson, ETF Specialist and National Sales Director at Praxis Investment Management, for a wide-ranging discussion on faith-driven investing and current market conditions.

Episode Highlights:

Understanding ETFs vs. Mutual Funds (2:31-4:42)

• Gibson explains the structural differences between ETFs and mutual funds
• Key advantages of ETFs: tax benefits, liquidity, transparency, and lower minimum investments
• How ETF structure makes diversified investing more accessible to everyday people

Jesus as a Model for Engagement (7:39-12:03)

• Gibson shares insights from her Kingdom Advisors conference presentation
• Examines how Jesus engaged with sinners rather than avoiding them
• Applies this model to faith-driven investing: avoid, seek, engage framework
• Makes the case for strategic engagement with companies rather than only screening them out

The "Sullivan Principles" and Christian Influence (12:03-15:19)

• Coleman discusses how the Episcopal Church's 1971 engagement with GM over apartheid led to industry-wide change
• How Christians can use capital ownership to influence corporate behavior
• The missed opportunity when Christians only avoid rather than engage

Research on Faith-Aligned Investing (20:50-24:24)

• Praxis research reveals significant gap between investor desires and advisor actions
• 70-85% of investors want values-aligned options while only 9% of advisors initiate these conversations
• Evidence that clients are making investments outside advisor relationships when values-alignment isn't offered

Tariffs and Market Analysis (29:01-41:42)

• Comprehensive breakdown of the Trump administration's tariff strategy and goals
• Analysis of four key administration objectives: reducing trade deficits, leveling playing fields, securing critical supply chains, and changing allies' position toward China
• Coleman's five-point framework for achieving a "soft landing" through modest and reciprocal tariffs

Market Outlook and Behavioral Finance (42:11-47:05)

• Disconnect between resilient economic data and fearful consumer/investor sentiment
• The phenomenon of "home bias" in investment portfolios
• The importance of maintaining business confidence to avoid recession despite uncertainty

Closing Thoughts on Human Dignity in Economics (48:33-53:19)

• Discussion of valuing human contributions beyond productive capacity
• Faith perspective on economic disruption from AI and technology advancement
• Biblical frameworks for approaching economic uncertainty with confidence

Are you in the season of life where you are an empty nester? Or maybe the season is quickly approaching for your family. Being a devoted mother for years and then coming to a hard stop when your children leave home can be extremely sad and confusing. We, as mothers, pour our very heart and soul into caring for our children for the first 18 years in a day-to-day capacity. The fact that you are now presented with the reality that those days are (soon-to-be) over does not mean you have to feel a lack of purpose. God has plans for every season of your life. You are not just a mom; you are much more, and you can find purpose in what God has for you in this next season. Listen in as Tiffany Jo Baker speaks with best selling author and top podcaster Kate Battistelli on life after kids leave home.

Listen in for:

• How becoming an empty nester can be disorienting
• What God has for you in the next season
• How to prepare for being an empty nester

Favorite Quotes:

"If God called you to it, He will equip you; He has to." - Kate Battistelli

"Motherhood is a season, it is a major part of your life, but not the only part, it is half your life." - Kate Battistelli

"There is the empty nest and the empty next." - Kate Battistelli

Find out all the things that Kate Battistelli is doing and her new book, "The After Party of the Empty Nest; Mom is Not Your Only Name" here: https://katebattistelli.com/

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About Tiffany Jo Baker: As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, Soul-Care & Success Coach, and Spirit-led Strategist, Tiffany uplifts the soul and success of women walking in their God-given purpose. She equips women to birth their dreams at home, online, and in the real world.

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The most dangerous thing about self-deception is that when we are operating in it, we do not even know that we are being deceived. Failing to be true to what we believe is right causes us to rationalize and make excuses. Being true to our sense of what the right thing is relieves us from having to explain our actions; if we are false to our belief, then our excuses make the wrong thing that we are doing appear right. Deceiving ourselves causes a disturbance in us that we cannot reconcile because deep down inside, we know exactly what we should do. Fooling ourselves in this manner results in spiritual blindness us to the truth. This type of thinking is something we must beware of because it is built into the world’s norms and values. The best way to avoid this trap is to follow through and live the Word of grace after hearing it; this powerfully internalizes the truth as it is now.

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