Programs And Podcasts

Sean Castle will join us to provide a practical, faith-driven guide to investing and financial planning for everyday people. He will strip away Wall Street jargon and media panic to reveal simple, time-tested principles anyone can follow. He will teach us how to start investing, manage risk, diversify portfolios, and prepare for retirement. Whether you’re a young professional, a midlife saver, or nearing retirement, join us to get the tools and encouragement to build wealth with wisdom, faith, and peace of mind.

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In the book of Colossians, Paul makes it clear that Jesus is not just a character in God’s story; he’s the author of the story. He’s before all things. He’s above all things. He’s first in all things. In light of who Jesus is, Pastor J.D. asks one simple but revolutionary question: Is Jesus just important to you, or is he truly first in your life?

Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph were not perfect men—but they died in faith. In this sobering message, Dr. Michael Youssef shows that their confidence rested not in circumstances, possessions, or this present world, but in the unchanging promises of God.

Biblical faith faces death differently because Jesus Christ has conquered the grave. Instead of living only for the present, believers are called to set their hope on eternity and leave behind a testimony that strengthens the next generation.

This episode calls believers to:

True faith looks beyond the grave, rests fully in Christ, and finishes with confidence in the faithfulness of God.

Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:20–22

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What if the greatest benefit of financial advice isn’t simply what happens to your portfolio, but knowing your financial decisions reflect what matters most?

New research from Kingdom Advisors and Pinkston Group suggests that when financial counsel aligns with a person’s faith and values, the benefits can extend well beyond investment performance. Clients report deeper trust, reduced financial anxiety, and a broader definition of financial success.

Sharon Epps, President of Kingdom Advisors, joined the show today to unpack what the findings reveal about values-aligned investing, long-term advisor relationships, generosity, and the future of Christian financial advice.

One of the study’s most striking findings involves values-based investing. While 81% of Certified Kingdom Advisors® offer values-based investment options, only 15% of their clients currently use them.

Why the gap?

Epps believes several factors may be involved. Some investors still assume that aligning their investments with their values necessarily means accepting lower returns. Others may simply be unaware that faith-aligned options are available because they've never brought it up with their advisor.

There may also be a natural progression in a person’s stewardship journey. Christians often begin by thinking about giving as the primary way their faith intersects with money. Only later do they begin considering whether their saving and investing decisions can also reflect their convictions.

That makes education essential. Advisors can help clients understand how values-based screening works, compare investment options, and evaluate them as part of a disciplined and diversified strategy. For hesitant investors, Epps suggests starting with a smaller portion of a portfolio rather than changing everything at once.

The larger principle is simple: stewardship begins by asking what matters to us before asking how our investments are performing.

The research also found that the benefits of working with a Certified Kingdom Advisor® appear to deepen over time.

Among CKA® clients who had worked with their advisor for more than five years, 66% reported a reduction in financial anxiety, compared with 49% among those in shorter advisor relationships.

That may be partly because trust is cumulative.

Over time, an advisor gets to know not only a client’s financial situation but also their family, priorities, goals, and convictions. The relationship becomes less transactional and more of a long-term partnership.

A sound financial plan can also provide perspective during difficult markets. Rather than reacting to every rise and fall, investors can return to a strategy built around long-term goals.

For Christians, there is an even deeper source of peace. Biblical financial counsel continually reminds us that God owns everything and that we are His stewards. That changes the central question from, “How do I protect everything I have?” to, “Lord, how would You have me manage what You have entrusted to me?”

That perspective cannot eliminate financial uncertainty, but it can keep uncertainty from becoming the foundation of our decisions.

Another revealing finding involved the way clients choose advisors.

Only 20% of CKA® clients said fees were the primary factor in selecting an advisor. Epps emphasized that fees still matter. Wise stewardship means understanding what you are paying and ensuring those

Some people seem to dabble at prayer. “Lord, bless everybody everywhere, amen.” Others get on their knees and pray earnestly, whole-heartedly, passionately. Prayer can actually energize our faith . . . and faith can energize our prayers. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us move to a more immersive, more rewarding experience in talking with God. We’ll learn some important principles that’ll take us there. It’s a good time to take notes.

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