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Bill Maher and Mike Tyson randomly riff on why Mike flies Jet Blue, how everybody wants to beat up Jake Paul, pigeon racing, the best punch known to man, and the tragedy of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. 

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ABOUT CLUB RANDOM

Bill Maher rewrites the rules of podcasting the way he did in television in this series of one on one, hour long conversations with a wide variety of unexpected guests in the undisclosed location called Club Random. There’s a whole big world out there that isn’t about politics and Bill and his guests—from Bill Burr and Jerry Seinfeld to Jordan Peterson, Quentin Tarantino and Neil DeGrasse Tyson—talk about all of it. 

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ABOUT BILL MAHER

Bill Maher was the host of “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC) from 1993-2002, and for the last fourteen years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 40 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous.”

Maher has written five bestsellers: “True Story,” “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently, “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.”

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When markets soar, investors face a subtle but dangerous temptation: trading wisdom for excitement.

With headlines touting record highs and optimism running wild, it’s easy to get swept up in the momentum. But is now the time to double down—or to take a step back and exercise caution? Today, Mark Biller joins us to unpack the dangers of investing with emotion instead of wisdom.

Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. 

The stock market has staged a remarkable comeback since spring, and many investors are feeling hopeful about the year ahead. But while optimism is natural, there’s a fine line between healthy confidence and dangerous overconfidence.

Just a few months ago, fear dominated the market. Now, investor sentiment has swung in the opposite direction—toward excessive optimism. History shows us that both extremes can lead to poor decision-making. Just as fear prompts panic-selling in downturns, overconfidence during bull markets can drive people to take unnecessary risks.

The late 1990s provide a clear example. The dot-com bubble fueled euphoric investing in internet companies, but when the bubble burst, enormous wealth evaporated. While the internet did transform the world, many early investors paid a steep price for ignoring caution.

Optimism in the long term is typically rewarded—stocks have trended upward for more than a century despite wars, recessions, and downturns. But short-term overconfidence is dangerous. Since October 2023, the stock market has gained about 60%—roughly six years of typical returns compressed into less than two. It’s unrealistic to assume such momentum will continue indefinitely.

In environments like this, investors often fall into two traps:

1. Doubling down on every dip. Rather than seeing pullbacks as a chance to pause, many rush to “buy the dip” without considering long-term goals.
    
2. Abandoning diversification. When some holdings lag behind, it’s tempting to dump them in favor of high-flyers like gold or crypto. This shortsightedness often backfires.

King Solomon offered timeless wisdom in Ecclesiastes 11:2: “Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.” Diversification is, at its core, an act of humility. Since no one knows the future, spreading investments across asset classes is the most reliable defense against both downturns and emotional decision-making.

While diversification may feel “boring” during bull markets, it provides stability that helps investors stay committed to their plan when volatility inevitably returns.

A strong investment strategy accounts for risk tolerance, life stage, and long-term goals. For a younger investor, this might mean a higher allocation to stocks, consistent 401(k) contributions, and the discipline to stay invested through ups and downs. For others, it may involve gradual adjustments, such as including gold or bonds. The key is making changes based on thoughtful, long-term reasoning—not fear of missing out.

Healthy confidence comes from setting reasonable goals, understanding fundamentals, and staying the course. Overconfidence, on the other hand, assumes you can predict what’s coming next—a trap no investor avoids for long.

Optimism has its place, but unchecked euphoria can cloud judgment. By remembering history, practicing div

How do ordinary people tap into the wisdom of God for everyday living? Join Chip for a very practical approach to that question.

Introduction: What is the biggest challenge you’re facing in your life right now?

Defining the wisdom of God:

• “Wisdom, among other things, is the ability to devise perfect ends and to achieve those ends by the most perfect means. It sees the end from the beginning, so there can be no need to guess or conjecture… All God’s acts are done in perfect wisdom, first for His own glory, and then for the highest good of the greatest number for the longest time…Not only could His acts not be better done: a better way to do them could not be imagined.” -A. W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy

How has God revealed His wisdom to us?

• Through CREATION -Psalm 19:1-7
• Through PROVIDENCE -Psalm 33:10-11
• Through REDEMPTION -1 Corinthians 2:6-10
• Through His SON -1 Corinthians 1:30

How must we respond to the wisdom of God?

• We must LEARN to live wisely! -Ephesians 5:15-17

HOW do we do that?

• We must REVERENCE God’s ways. -Proverbs 1:7; Job 28:28
• We must RECEIVE His Word. -Psalm 119:97-100, 2 Timothy 3:15-17
• We must ASK for it specifically. -James 1:5; Colossians 1:9
• We must learn to TRUST Him completely… that all that comes our way is from the hand of a good and loving God who knowing all things actual and possible, is exerting His unlimited power to execute the best possible outcomes, by the best possible means, to fulfill the highest possible purposes.

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We live in a culture where most people would say they are “good” or “decent” … and deserving of Heaven.  But is being good enough to make a person righteous before a Holy God?  It can appear that our culture has swung the pendulum toward viewing God through the lens of love only … and it’s almost become a religion of its own … but there’s a reality of God’s holiness and love that we often overlook. That’s the topic we’ll be exploring today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe, as we continue with Paul’s letter to the Romans in our new series … City of God.

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Christian parents, in particular, are often shocked to hear that their child is a homosexual. But they should love and communicate with them, even though they don't approve.

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State school officials are ignoring the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. 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.

1 John 5:11-12

This is what God has testified: He has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son does not have life.

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