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Some moments stay with us—not because we understood them at the time, but because of how deeply they moved us. Pastor Jonathan Evans brings us alongside three disciples who experienced an unforgettable encounter with Jesus—one that forever changed how they saw Him.

Many investors feel a real tension today. They want their portfolios to reflect biblical convictions. They care about justice, stewardship, and human dignity. Yet they’re also navigating volatility, inflation, and economic uncertainty. When markets feel unstable, the question quietly surfaces: Do I have to choose between faithfulness and financial performance?

The answer may surprise you.

Today, we sat down with Stella Tai, Stewardship Investing Impact and Analysis Manager at Praxis Investment Management, one of the country’s oldest faith-based mutual fund families and a valued underwriter of this program. Our conversation centered on whether values-aligned investing can truly pursue both impact and competitive returns—even in uncertain times.

In strong markets, impact investing can sound inspiring and straightforward. But when markets grow choppy, many investors feel drawn into survival mode.

Stella noted that this tension isn’t just financial—it’s spiritual. People of faith don’t want to pull back from caring about stewardship or community flourishing. But they also worry: Will my returns suffer if I invest with conviction?

That’s an honest question. 

Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 21:5 that “the plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.” There’s a difference between being responsive and being reactionary. When anxiety drives decisions, fear often replaces conviction—and that’s when costly mistakes happen.

At Praxis, stewardship in uncertain markets begins with discipline. Stella described three anchors:

Hebrews 12:11 reminds us that discipline may feel painful in the moment, but it yields a peaceful fruit of righteousness. That’s true in spiritual formation—and in investing.

One common misconception is that screening companies based on faith convictions automatically sacrifices performance.

Stella explained that Praxis uses what’s called benchmark tracking. In simple terms, that means aiming to closely track the broader market while thoughtfully excluding companies that don’t align with biblical values.

The goal isn’t to “beat the market.” It’s to minimize what’s known as “tracking error”—the gap between a fund’s returns and its benchmark. In other words, you can seek market-level returns while owning companies that better reflect your convictions.

Over full market cycles—not just in a single quarter—faith-based investors should expect competitive returns. That commitment to consistency is central.

Screening is often the most familiar strategy in values-aligned investing. But real impact doesn’t stop there.

Golfers know the meaning of the world “mulligan.” Bad golfers know it very well. A mulligan is a do-over. “Take that swing over again, you’re good.” Well thankfully the Lord allows mulligans in the spiritual life. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins...” Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us follow the biblical account of a certain spiritual failure. We’ll see what it was that led to the sin, and how that sin was forgiven and fellowship restored.

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On what should have been his son’s wedding day, Tim & Challies stood at a graveside and read the wedding speech he never got to give. Months earlier, 20-year-old Nick had collapsed and died without warning. If God is good, why is the future we imagine buried? When the life we plan is gone and peace feels like a promise meant for someone else, is faith strong enough for the life we'd never choose?

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Jason and Tori Benham describe the debilitating impact anxiety can have on our health, emotions, and faith. They define anxiety as “projected powerlessness” and believe it’s a form of spiritual warfare. The Benhams offer a 3-part strategy of “recognize” the source of anxiety, “renounce” the lies you’re tempted to believe, and “replace” the lies with God’s truth.

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One of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage revolves around money. It’s really hard to get on the same page, especially when one person’s a spender and the other’s a saver. In this program, Chip tackles the most universal habit we all need to learn: how to manage money. Don’t miss how you and your spouse can biblically handle your finances together.

How to biblically manage your finances together:

I. The command – All our words and our actions are to be in Jesus’ name. -Colossians 3:17

II. The second most accurate mirrors of our hearts and lives

1. Our words -Luke 6:45
2. Our money -Matthew 6:19-21

III. A brief overview of biblical finances*

• God owns it all. -Psalm 50:12; James 1:17
• We are stewards, managers, trustees. -Luke 16:1-15
• We will give an account of our stewardship. -Matthew 25:14-30
• Money is powerful and deceptive. -Mark 4:18-19
• Money is the “other god.” -Matthew 6:24
• Giving is God’s antidote to greed and the dangers of idol worship. -1 Timothy 6:17-19
• Debt is dangerous and to be avoided. -Romans 13:8; Proverbs 22:7
• We are to be accurately aware of our financial condition. -Proverbs 27:23

*The Truth About Money by Russ Crosson, CEO of Ron Blue, Inc.

IV. There are only 5 uses of money

1. Giving
2. Taxes
3. Savings
4. Debt
5. Living

V. Financial freedom requires spending less than one’s income

VI. How to solve “money problems” in your marriage

1. It must begin with… “It’s our problem, we will solve it with God’s help.”
2. Assessment instead of blaming
3. Alignment of values and execution
4. Action

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One of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage revolves around money. In this message, Chip walks through how couples can biblically manage their finances and tackle debt issues in their marriage.

How to biblically manage your finances together:

I. The command – All our words and our actions are to be in Jesus’ name. -Colossians 3:17

II. The second most accurate mirrors of our hearts and lives

1. Our words -Luke 6:45
2. Our money -Matthew 6:19-21

III. A brief overview of biblical finances*

• God owns it all. -Psalm 50:12; James 1:17
• We are stewards, managers, trustees. -Luke 16:1-15
• We will give an account of our stewardship. -Matthew 25:14-30
• Money is powerful and deceptive. -Mark 4:18-19
• Money is the “other god.” -Matthew 6:24
• Giving is God’s antidote to greed and the dangers of idol worship. -1 Timothy 6:17-19
• Debt is dangerous and to be avoided. -Romans 13:8; Proverbs 22:7
• We are to be accurately aware of our financial condition. -Proverbs 27:23

*The Truth About Money by Russ Crosson, CEO of Ron Blue, Inc.

IV. There are only 5 uses of money

1. Giving
2. Taxes
3. Savings
4. Debt
5. Living

V. Financial freedom requires spending less than one’s income

VI. How to solve “money problems” in your marriage

1. It must begin with… “It’s our problem, we will solve it with God’s help.”
2. Assessment instead of blaming
3. Alignment of values and execution
4. Action

Broadcast Resource

• Download MP3
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• I Choose Love Book

Connect

• 888-333-6003
• Website
• Chip Ingram App
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Partner With Us

• Donate Online
• 888-333-6003