Faith Driven Investor is a growing movement of business leaders, fund managers, investors, and pastors who are driven by their faith. We believe that God owns it all and that he cares deeply about how we steward our investments. Our vision is for a world where Christ's followers can pursue excellent investments that allow for financial returns and Gospel-centered transformation. Every investment has an impact. What's yours?
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Episode 206 - Africa Growing Faster Than China: $600M Fund Manager's Thesis | Richard Okello
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27:45Join host Richard Cunningham as he sits down with Richard Okello, founder and managing partner of Sango Capital, at the 10th Anniversary Lions Den in Dallas, Texas. Richard shares his remarkable journey from a chicken arbitrage business in Uganda at age 12 to becoming a partner at Bridgewater Associates and ultimately founding one of Africa's premi…
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Episode 205 - Marks on the Market: Oil & Gas Experts Share Energy Market Updates | Jordan Strebeck & Chas Perry
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57:54Energy Markets Deep Dive: Faith, Finance, and the Future of Oil & Gas Join hosts Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush as they take their first deep dive into the energy markets with two legends from the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas. Jordan Strebeck of Fortress Energy Partners and Chas Perry of PBEX offer insider perspectives on oil and gas investin…
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Episode 204 - Pastor to President: Investing in Africa's Future | President Chakwera
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38:56Join us for an extraordinary conversation as Faith Driven Investor shares a special crossover episode from the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, where host Justin Forman sits down with President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi at his lakeside residence. President Chakwera brings a unique perspective as both a former pastor who led the Assemblies of God…
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Episode 203 - Marks on the Market: Interest Rates, Tariffs, AI and Investment Implications | Brian McClard
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51:11Join host Richard Cunningham with John Coleman and Brian McClard (Chief Investment Officer at Blue Trust) for the first-ever video edition of the Faith Driven Investor Marks on the Markets podcast. In this comprehensive market analysis, our panel discusses the Fed's decision to hold rates steady, the economic impact of Trump administration tariffs,…
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Episode 202 - Investing in 2.5 Billion People: Africa's Future with Ndidi Nwuneli of ONE Campaign
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31:28In this episode, Faith Driven Movement’s co-founder, Henry Kaestner, sits down with Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, CEO of the ONE Campaign and serial social entrepreneur from Nigeria. With a background spanning McKinsey, Harvard Business School, and founding multiple organizations including LEAP Africa and Sahel Capital, Ndidi brings a unique perspective o…
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Episode 201 - Marks on the Market: Beyond the Bubble: Why This Could Be Venture's Most Explosive Era Yet with Rob Go of NextView Ventures
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49:56Episode Overview In this July 2025 episode of Marks on the Markets, we dive deep into the venture capital landscape with two battle-tested VCs who've weathered the storm from COVID boom to AI revolution. Key Themes Explored The "Quiet Freakout" Phenomenon Why even well-funded startups are secretly terrified about the next 6-18 months How AI has cre…
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Episode 200 - Building More Than Returns: 200 Episodes In and Just Getting Started
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32:15Episode 200 marks a major milestone—not just for the podcast, but for an entire movement that's reshaping how investors think about capital, impact, and stewardship. In this celebration episode, Faith Driven Investor founders Henry Kaestner and Luke Roush take us back to the very beginning—from their first meeting at Joe's Diner in Durham (famous f…
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Episode 199 - The Good Investor with Robin John, CEO & Founder of Eventide Asset Management
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33:49Robin John had a problem. He looked at the biggest mutual funds in America and realized he couldn't invest in their top holdings without compromising his values. So he and co-founder Finny started asking a different question: if investing is just allocating capital, where should Christians actually put their money? What started as a simple conversa…
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Episode 198 - Marks on the Markets: Credit Downgrades, Trade Wars, and the Magnificent Seven with Matt Monson of Sovereign's Capital
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50:01The economic landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and this episode of Marks on the Markets delivers the clarity you need to navigate what's ahead. Richard Cunningham and John Coleman sits down with Matt Monson, Partner of Public Equity at Sovereign's Capital, to dissect the most pressing issues facing investors today. The conversation begins wit…
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Episode 197 - Nothing to Fear, Nothing to Hide: Brent Beshore's Viral Letter
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53:54In this special episode recorded at SXSW in Austin, Texas, hosts Justin Forman and Richard Cunningham sit down with Brent Beshore, founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, to discuss what it means to take a long-term, cathedral-like perspective in business and investing. Brent shares his transformation from an achievement-driven atheist to a faith-focu…
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Episode 196 - Marks on the Markets: Tariff Shockwaves and Investor Values with special guest Deirdre Gibson
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56:10In 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) Gi…
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Episode 195 - When Death Knocked Twice: Travis Penfield's Blueprint for Scaling During Crisis
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43:58Can you build a thriving business while facing back-to-back life-threatening crises? Travis Penfield did exactly that, transforming his brush with death from a brain tumor and his wife's cancer battle into clarity for scaling 49 Financial to 200+ advisors. His blueprint for bridging the trillion-dollar advisor succession gap prioritizes mentorship …
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Episode 194 - Marks on the Markets: Tariffs, Uncertainty & Threading the Needle with Bob Doll
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49:25In this timely market analysis, Crossmark Global Investments' Bob Doll joins Richard Cunningham and John Coleman to dissect the dramatic market correction of Q1 2025 and the economic uncertainty driving it. Key Topics Covered: The fifth fastest market correction since WWII and what caused it Trump administration's economic strategy: taking pain upf…
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Episode 193 - From College Classroom to 50,000 Acres: Investing in Farmland with LandFund Partners
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39:21In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, hosts Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush welcome Chris Morris and John Farris, founders of LandFund Partners, to discuss their journey from a college classroom to managing 50,000 acres of farmland in the Mid-South. Episode Highlights: The divine intervention that brought John and Chris together a…
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Episode 192 - Are You Being Financially Steered or Shepherded? with Kingdom Advisors
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36:47In this March "Marks on the Markets" episode, hosts Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush welcome Kingdom Advisors CEO Rob West to discuss the transformative impact of the recent Kingdom Advisors Annual Conference in Orlando. Key Points: About Kingdom Advisors: Founded in 2003 by Ron Blue and Larry Burkett to help Christians plan and manage finances wi…
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Episode 191 - From Y Combinator to Investing in Housing Innovation with Brett Hagler of New Story
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38:46In this episode of Faith Driven Investor, we dive deep with Brett Hagler, founder and CEO of New Story, a groundbreaking organization that's reimagining solutions to the global housing crisis. Brett shares his remarkable journey from a successful tech entrepreneur to launching New Story, which has become a pioneer in innovative housing solutions, i…
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Episode 190 - Marks on the Markets: FDI Conference Deep Dive - From Hollywood Projects to Human Trafficking Solutions
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50:29Join Richard Cunningham and John Coleman as they unpack all the excitement and insights from the 2025 Global Faith Driven Investor conference. Fresh off the gathering, they share how faith-driven investors are making an incredible impact across every corner of the investment world while pursuing excellence in all they do. Richard and John walk thro…
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Episode 189 - Stewards Not Spectators: A Conversation with Suzanne Daniel and Dana Wichterman
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36:01Register for the 2025 FDI Conference at: faithdriveninvestorconference.org/ Introduction to guests Suzanne Daniel (Pilgrim Foundation) and Dana Wichterman (Impact Foundation), both speakers at the upcoming Global Faith Driven Investor Conference on February 7th, 2025 Discussion of their personal journeys: Suzanne's transformation from traditional g…
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Episode 188 - Marks on the Markets: 2025 Economic Outlook with David Bahnsen
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49:00In this premiere 2025 episode of Faith Driven Investor, host Richard Cunningham welcomes David Bahnsen, founder and CIO of the Bahnsen Group, alongside regular contributor John Coleman. The conversation begins with a comprehensive review of 2024's market performance, examining how corporate profits exceeded expectations despite earlier recession fe…
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Episode 187 - Inside Faith Driven Investor with Samantha Couch & Justin Forman
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39:04Show Notes: The evolution and impact of Faith Driven Investor's first standalone conference in 2024 Why wealth isolates and how FDI is creating safe spaces for high-capacity investors Inside look at FDI+ launch weekends and the movement's expansion plans for 2025 The three personas showing up to FDI: the intimidated, the scaling entrepreneurs, and …
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Episode 186 - REIT's & Redemptive Innovation in the $1 Trillion in Church Real Estate with Nick Bonner of AARE
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41:09In this compelling episode of Faith Driven Investor, Nick Bonner shares his transformative journey in Christian real estate investment and the innovative solutions he's developing to address inefficiencies in church property usage. Key Topics Discussed: The Great Opportunity Report's findings on church growth and the critical role of real estate An…
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Episode 185 - Market Reactions to the 2024 Election with Ross Roggensack of Oak City Consulting
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40:45In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman welcome special guest Ross Roggensack to break down the 2024 U.S. election results and explore their potential impact on the economy and markets. As President Trump begins his second term, the discussion delves into the implications of his policies on va…
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Episode 184 - SWGP + FDI: Disrupting the Economics of Sexual Brokenness with Eagle Ventures & GameSafe
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39:48This episode delves into the critical issue of online sexual exploitation and human trafficking, exploring innovative approaches to combat these pervasive problems. Dr. Lisa Strohman, a clinical psychologist with FBI experience, and Wes Lyons, a venture capitalist, offer their expertise and insights into this complex challenge. The discussion begin…
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Episode 183 - Marks on the Markets: Frontier Investing with Pragma Advisors
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49:52Join Richard Cunningham and John Coleman as they examine frontier markets and the 2024 Pramga Investment Market Study alongside Patrick Lowndes, Andrew Winker, and Tamanno Hodjihanova The Genesis Story: How Patrick Lowndes' software exit led to pioneering research in frontier market Key Research Findings: Deep dive into Pragma's 2024 Investment Mar…
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Episode 182 - Solving Joblessness | Creating Sustainable Jobs in Africa & Asia | FDI + SWGP Special
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38:55"We're not just creating a job. We're creating a way that people have security and sustainability for them and for their family." - Keren Pybus Job creation and upskilling have a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities, providing stability, security, and opportunities for growth. Donor agencies have shifted their focus from pur…
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Episode 181 - Mark on the Markets-2024's Final Lap: Q3 Recap and Q4 Outlook with John Coleman
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46:27Join us as we delve into the intricacies of today's economic landscape, from the Fed's recent rate cuts to the performance of the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks. John Coleman alongside Richard Cunningham offers valuable insights on private equity, venture capital, and real estate markets, while also addressing the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. …
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Episode 180 - Eternal Treasures - Investing In What Lasts with Richard Garnett
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23:37Join Justin Forman as he honors the life and legacy of Richard Garnett, a faith-driven entrepreneur, investor, and actor who recently passed away after a courageous decade-long battle with cancer. This poignant episode features a powerful teaching from Richard himself, focusing on investing in what truly matters. As we reflect on Richard's recent p…
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Episode 179 - Marks on the Markets: Private Equity & Secondaries Outlook with Andrew Behrman & Chris Kim
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42:16In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, Richard Cunningham, Andrew Behrman, and Chris Kim discuss the private equity world and the secondary market. They explain that private markets offer unique benefits such as diversification and active involvement but also come with trade-offs like limited access and illiquidity. The conversation …
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Episode 178 - Investing in Dude Perfect with Jason Illian
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40:02In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush interview Jason Illian, the founder of Highmount Capital. They discuss Highmount's recent investment in Dude Perfect, a popular content creation group known for their Youtube channel and live shows. Jason shares his background and the importance of family in his…
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Episode 177 - Marks on the Markets: A Midyear Macro Look with Brandon Pizzurro
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42:48In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Brandon Pizzurro, Chief Investment Officer at Guidestone, to discuss the state of the US markets. They cover topics such as the performance of the S&P 500, the dominance of big tech companies, the potential for a small cap rotation, the impact of art…
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Episode 176 - What to Know About Donor Advised Funds with Impact Foundation's Aimee Minnich and Jeff Johns
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39:07Richard and John check in on two of the key trailblazers of the Faith Driven Investor Movement, Aimee Minnich & Jeff Johns of The Impact Foundation, to learn how Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) can help investors who want to use their capital for God’s Kingdom. The four of them discuss the power and necessity of impact investing, the history and mission…
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Episode 175 - Marks on the Markets: The Risk, Return, and Rewards for Investing in Africa
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36:45In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard sits down with Henry Kaestner and Andrew Firman about the returns, rewards, and risks involved in investing in Africa. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of investing in the continent, the importance of spiritual integration in business, and the potential for economic developm…
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Episode 174 - Sacrifice as a Road to Victory with Sam Rhee of Endowus
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25:58In this special edition of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, we highlight the story of Sam Rhee. Sam was formerly a CEO and co CIO, global head of Asia at Morgan Stanley before starting the fintech platform, Endowus. Today, Endowus primarily serves Asian markets with $5 billion in assets under management and has recently raised 95 million dollars …
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Episode 173 - Marks on the Markets: A Data-Backed Look at the State of Faith Driven Investing with Tim Macready
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49:46Brightlight’s Chief Investment Officer, Tim Macready, joins John Coleman and Richard Cunningham for a discussion on the state of faith-driven investing, the opportunities ahead, and the impact of faith values on investment portfolios. The three delve into the theology and purpose behind faith-driven investing, as well as the role of corporate engag…
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Episode 172 - Finding Financial and Spiritual Returns in Real Estate Investing with Chuck Welden
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40:27Chuck Welden, co-founder of Weldenfield, joins the Faith Driven Investor Podcast to discuss faith-driven investing and the impact of real estate on communities. Weldenfield is a real estate investment company that focuses on multifamily properties and deploys volunteers to live on-site and build relationships with residents. The goal is to create a…
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Episode 171 - Marks on the Markets: Data, History, and Insight with Matt Monson
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34:56In this episode of Marks on the Markets, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Matt Monson, a public equities investor from Sovereign Capital. The three of them discuss various topics related to the markets, including the performance of large cap stocks compared to small cap stocks, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on…
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Episode 170 - A Catholic Perspective on Faith Driven Investing with Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela
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40:11In this episode, John Coleman is joined by Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela to explore faith driven investing in the Catholic world and in the Catholic Church. Tony is the President and Chief Investment Officer of the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors. In that capacity, Tony oversees all elements of the investment strategy and operations for the Kni…
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Episode 169 - Marks on the Markets: Bob Doll Checks in on His 2024 Predictions
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38:32In this edition of Marks on the Markets, Richard and John are joined by Bob Doll, the newly appointed President and CEO of Crossmark and a staple in the Faith Driven Investing movement. Each year, Bob outlines 10 market predictions for the coming months, and in this episode, he shares what he sees happening in 2024, how his predictions are looking …
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Episode 168 - Empty the Storehouses with Eventide's Finny Kuruvilla
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45:18In Matthew 6, Jesus says to store our treasures in heaven, not earth, and in this episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, Finny Kuruvilla joins John and Richard to talk about what that might mean for investors. They’ll also discuss the importance of investing with a goal and supporting others, investing in the common good, and the role of wea…
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Episode 167 - Marks on the Markets: Angel and Direct Investing with Patrick Farrell and Luke Roush
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31:52On this special edition of Marks on the Markets, Richard and Luke are joined by Patrick Farrell, the co-founder of Potomac Angel Capital. The group connects like-minded investors with mission-driven entrepreneurs for mutual financial benefit, lasting impact, and meaningful relationships. And in this episode, Patrick is going to dive into the unique…
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Episode 166 - From Heart Change to Action w/ John Coleman
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33:03The Faith Driven Investing Movement always starts with heart change, but it shouldn’t end there. Christians are called to take action. We put our hands and feet in motion in response to God’s transformation in our lives. A lot of Faith Driven Investors believe that, but many of us struggle with a practical question. Where do we start? This is not a…
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Episode 165 - Marks on the Markets: State of Faith Driven Investing in 2024 w/ Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman
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32:01We’ve barely made it past January and we’re already seeing incredible work happening in the Faith Driven Investing Movement around the world and across various asset classes. From the conference streamed in over 100 major cities to small group meetings and an intimate gathering of Fund Managers, God is moving through Faith Driven Investors who are …
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Episode 164 - Investing in Agriculture with Trevor Hightower
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27:06Today on the show, we’re highlighting an asset class that we haven’t talked about much in the past. Our host, Luke Roush will be joined by Trevor Hightower to talk about investing in agriculture. The two will talk about how this unique industry brings a ton of potential for positive returns and redemptive impact. They’ll also discuss how God has wo…
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Episode 163 - Marks on the Markets - 2023 Year in Review with Ross Roggensack and Jake Thomsen
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48:33Reflection is a key part of investing, and in this special Christmas edition of Marks on the Markets, host John Coleman is joined by Jake Thomsen and Ross Roggensack to give us a year in review and a look ahead at what’s ahead for 2024. They look back on major trends and topics like Artificial Intelligence or inflation and offer their reflections o…
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Episode 162 - Angel Investing Overview with Mark Klopp
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47:13Our ministry receives tons of questions around angel investing. What is it? How does it work? How can I get started? In this episode, experienced investor and advisor, Mark Klopp, joins our host John Coleman to answer these questions and more as he provides us with a basic overview of Angel Investing. For more, check out this page: https://www.fait…
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Episode 161 - Israeli Entrepreneurs and Investors Share About Leading in Complexity
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51:32What does it look like to lead in the midst of chaos, brokenness, and division? The recent events in Israel and Gaza have made the brokenness of the world even more acute and visible. There are a lot of thoughtful places where you might go to find perspective on politics, faith or even breaking news, but we wanted to bring something different to th…
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Episode 160 - Increasing Prosperity Around the World with Mark Stoleson
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42:10What does Faith Driven Investing look like for a global firm dedicated to bringing prosperity across the world? Today’s guest, Mark Stoleson, has wrestled with this question before as the CEO and Partner of Legatum, a global firm that wants to improve people’s lives by increasing prosperity across the world. He joins us to talk about their approach…
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Episode 159 - Marks on the Markets - Thematic Investing with David Erickson
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42:11John and Luke are joined by David Erickson, the Chief Investment Officer of Ascension Investment Management for this month’s edition of Marks on the Markets. Ascension Investment Management helps their clients reach socially responsible investment goals without sacrificing returns. They do this by delivering high-quality comprehensive investment so…
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Episode 158 - Investing in Artificial Intelligence with James Cham
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47:14How can Christians thoughtfully approach the topic of artificial intelligence? How should we use it? What are the ethical considerations? Is it good or dangerous? These are relevant questions for Faith Driven Investors as AI continues to be a topic for conversation in both the business world and the broader culture. That’s why we’re excited to feat…
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Episode 157 - Marks on the Markets - Private and Public Overview with Justin Speer and Phil Jung
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50:21In this edition of Marks on the Markets, we’re joined by frequent collaborators, Justin Speer and Phil Jung. Justin is the Principal and Senior Analyst at Sovereign’s Capital where he focuses on Private Equity. Phil also works with Sovereign’s as a Venture Capital Partner. The two join John to give an overview of private and public markets as we he…
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