Making IPOs Great Again

SpaceX Blasts Off! What Investors Need to Know Before Buying the IPO

Host Mark Minnella is joined by co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO and what it could mean for investors. Mark analyzes the company's valuation, including its price-to-sales ratio of nearly 94 times trailing sales, and explains the potential risks and opportunities surrounding one of the most talked-about stocks in the market. Later, he answers a listener's question about whether Christians should lend money to their local church, offering practical financial wisdom grounded in biblical principles. 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 [https://financialissues.org/become-a-partner/]! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today [https://financialissues.org/donate/]. 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 [http://timothyplan.com/] for more.

Making the Switch from Saving to Spending in Retirement

Host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss retirement spending strategies, biblical stewardship, and why many traditional retirement income approaches fall short. Later, the team examines whether SpaceX is a biblically responsible investment and why Christian investors should be cautious about getting caught up in the IPO hype. 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 [https://financialissues.org/join/]! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today [https://financialissues.org/donate/]. 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

Making IPOs Great Again

Host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss the shrinking number of publicly traded companies, the state of the IPO market, and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins' plan to "Make IPOs Great Again" as OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic file to go public. Later, Joel Noble, Director of Public Policy at Samaritan Ministries, joins the show to discuss the Trump administration's push for hospital price transparency and what it could mean for healthcare costs and consumers. 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 [https://financialissues.org/become-a-partner/]! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today [https://financialissues.org/donate/]. Today's show is sponsored by Samaritan Ministries. Discover a Biblical solution to health care that empowers believers to care for each other's medical bills. Visit samaritanministries.org for more.

Is America Finally Achieving Energy Independence?

Host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to discuss falling gas prices and where America stands in its goals of energy independence. Matt Armstrong, CEO of Crossroads Kids Club, joins the show to discuss how his ministry reaches kids with the Gospel during the summer months. Later, Mark answers listener questions about the upcoming SpaceX IPO and whether investors should wait to jump in. 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 [https://financialissues.org/become-a-partner/]! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today [https://financialissues.org/donate/]. 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 [https://crossroadskidsclub.com/every-child-deserves-hope-at-school-2/] for more information and to see how you can make a difference today.

Is Biblically Responsible Investing Required for Christians?

Host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to continue last week's discussion on biblically responsible investing (BRI) and whether it is legalistic or a vital part of faithful Christian stewardship. Together, they discuss what Scripture teaches about stewardship, shareholder responsibility, and aligning investments with Christian values. Plus, Mark breaks down May's strong jobs report, the outlook for the U.S. economy, and what investors should know about the upcoming SpaceX IPO. 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 [https://financialissues.org/become-a-partner/]! If you believe in and want to support the work of FISM, donate securely today [https://financialissues.org/donate/]. 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 [http://timothyplan.com/] for more.