Inflation Is a Choice

Inflation Is a Choice

The Consumer Price Index posts its largest monthly decline in six years, while Fed Chair Kevin Warsh tells Congress that the central bank bears much of the responsibility for high inflation. In this episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to break down the latest inflation news and what it means for investors and the economy. Is the Federal Reserve to blame for inflation? Why do so many economists view deflation as a bad thing? The team tackles these questions and more. Later in the episode, Mark answers listener questions about leveraged ETFs and explains why most investors should think twice before adding them to their portfolios. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Crossroads Kids Club. Discover how you can support children, families, and churches with a no-cost club structure, curriculum, training, and coaching for local church partners. Your generosity helps make this ministry possible. Visit reachourschools.com for more information and to see how you can make a difference today.

Episode 2: Investing With Biblical Integrity

In today's show, Mark Minnella, Seth Udinski, and Sam Case explore biblically responsible investing and how Scripture can shape the way Christians steward their investments. They discuss screening companies whose practices conflict with biblical values, highlight the importance of examining corporate activities and donations, and introduce tools that help investors evaluate their holdings. The conversation presents investing with biblical integrity as a meaningful way to honor God with financial resources. Stewardship Today is presented by Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries. Want to go deeper? Join us for Financial Issues LIVE every weekday at 9:00am ET / 8:00am CT at www.financialIssues.org [http://www.financialissues.org] for biblical financial guidance, market insights, and practical stewardship resources. Or become a Financial Issues partner [https://financialissues.org/become-a-partner/] to gain access to a library of tools and resources that will help you become a biblically responsible investor. Check out Mark's book, The Wall Street Awakening [https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Street-Awakening-Investing-Integrity/dp/1545627371/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EJ1YDI6M9YVT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v2aZzURGI7mAy1_AdesQU3AjVhiYk_kQxvUbycLSzsXlyuUfEuFVs5cKHYZsEPOI6EaMUFGMl2hRMwM6dRSAG5CIEWv2ot_uC-XOLJXqzT00n0biTQAwkOmjxgBLoTcu4ccDmnJBH5PoTjkkOxjI4OBcf4GhQLuXP_71LQzh7-_aav0i_dX4OZKdETvT8veJcmbgG733OyFrz-hIVVtIuFmY2FvN2m4D1NLCCmpC4AU.6Im6xKhl1rQCWgIfxIx-glDdgfQ7aAK5eGI2ObV8tj0&dib_tag=se&keywords=wall+street+awakening&qid=1783017890&sprefix=wall+street+awakenin%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1] Please support our sponsors, each of whom we have personally vetted and believe in the work and mission of: * Timothy Plan [https://timothyplan.com/our-funds/]: a family of award-winning, faith-based mutual funds and ETFs screened for biblically responsible integrity. * PreBorn! [https://giving.preborn.com/preborn/checkout/media-partner-fi-fism?sc=IAFI0223RA]: a nonprofit pro-life ministry dedicated to saving babies and saving souls by offering free ultrasounds, support, and resources to Pregnancy Clinics. * Crossroads Kids Club [http://reachourschools.com]: a nonprofit ministry providing afterschool clubs in the public schools to connect children with the life-giving hope of the gospel and a local church body. * Samaritan Ministries [https://samaritanministries.org/?utm_source=financial-issues-stewardship-ministries&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=fism-radio-ads-march-2024]: providing a Biblical solution to health care by uniting and enabling members to provide for one another's medical needs.

Missed the Tax Deadline? Here's What to Do Next

What do you do when you realize you didn't file your taxes on time? In this episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-host Seth Udinski to discuss the practical steps you should take to address back taxes, including whether you should contact the IRS directly or work with a tax resolution agency. Mark and Seth also explore the biblical principle of firstfruits giving in the 21st century and discuss how Christians should prioritize generosity as part of faithful financial stewardship. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Pre-Born. Learn how you can save the lives of babies, and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, by visiting Preborn.com/fism

Are We Raising a Generation of Broke Millionaires?

Will your children become "broke millionaires"? In this episode, host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss Christian financial stewardship, building a lasting financial legacy, and how rising inflation is shaping the financial future of the next generation. Learn practical strategies for protecting generational wealth and preparing your children and grandchildren for long-term financial success. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Timothy Plan. Learn how you can invest in a God-honoring way through biblically responsible ETFs, mutual funds, and retirement plans. Visit Timothyplan.com for more.

BRI Options for Trump Accounts

In today's show, Mark Minnella and co-host Seth Udinski discuss Trump Accounts, BRI concerns, and the stewardship questions facing families considering accounts for children and grandchildren. They explore trusting God over material incentives, contacting leaders for BRI options, and the role of Timothy Plan funds and ETFs. Listener questions also highlight Roth conversions, QCDs, RMD planning, fixed income ETFs, and investing with biblical integrity. Become a Financial Issues Partner today! For $132 a year, you get full access to our stock picks, asset allocation models, and so much more. Join right here! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today. Today's show is sponsored by Timothy Plan. Learn how you can invest in a God-honoring way through biblically responsible ETFs, mutual funds, and retirement plans. Visit Timothyplan.com for more.