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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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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.

Know the difference between real faith … and counterfeit Christianity? Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe launches a challenging message that cuts to the heart.  Through James chapter 2, we’ll see why believing in God isn’t the same as following Him—even demons believe!  This potentially life-changing message will help you determine if your faith is the real deal ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe.

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