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In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore how thoughtful tax planning can help investors manage God's resources wisely while maintaining a long-term investment strategy. The discussion examines why taxes should be part of an investment decision without becoming the deciding factor, along with practical strategies involving tax-advantaged accounts, capital gains, tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving, and Roth conversions. Throughout the conversation, the focus remains on balancing legitimate tax reduction with sound investment decisions, biblical integrity, and the responsibility to obey governing authorities. Faithful stewardship means using the opportunities available to us wisely without allowing fear of taxes to put our investments or financial goals at unnecessary risk. Learn how thoughtful tax planning, tax-efficient investment strategies, and biblical principles can help you manage your resources wisely.

Tech stock AppLovin finds itself embroiled in a contentious lawsuit with troubling moral implications. On today's episode, host Mark Minnella joins co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case to break down the situation and discuss how Christian investors should respond. The team also explores how investors should handle stock losses and the right mindset to maintain when selling a stock at a loss. If you've been blessed by Financial Issues, please prayerfully consider giving at financialissues.org/donate. 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 at financialissues.org! 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.

Will the midterm elections send markets soaring? Could a Republican victory spark a rally? Host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case break down how markets have historically reacted to election results. Plus, the team tackles the hot-button issues surrounding Social Security and helps a caller make sense of tax-loss harvesting. If you've been blessed by Financial Issues, please prayerfully consider giving at financialissues.org/donate. 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 at financialissues.org! 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.

The Jones Act is hammering American farmers. Financial Issues Ag Reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to expose the law's damaging impact, unpack its history, and explain why President Trump moved to waive it. Plus, host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case tackle your questions about holding cash in your portfolio and dive into the growing controversy surrounding tech stock AppLovin. If you've been blessed by Financial Issues, please prayerfully consider giving at financialissues.org/donate. 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 at financialissues.org! Today's show is sponsored by Crossroads Kids Club. Visit reachourschools.com to learn more about you can reach children in public schools with the gospel.

Can President Trump bring down energy costs before the midterms? Host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case break down the president's latest moves and compare today's energy prices with years past. Plus, conservative commentator Chris Salcedo joins the show to discuss the high-stakes midterms and whether Republicans can hold on to control of the House and Senate.  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 at financialissues.org! 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.

Is it possible to enjoy a great vacation on a budget? How can you make the most of your time away without worrying about your finances? On today's show, host Mark Minnella and co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case share practical tips for vacation spending and discuss how to enjoy your time off while remaining financially responsible. In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, the team also explores an important question: What does biblical stewardship mean when it comes to estate planning? Learn how thoughtful planning can help you honor your values, care for your loved ones, and leave a lasting legacy. Visit financialissues.org/will to make a free will today! 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 at financialissues.org! 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.

It's tax-loss harvesting season! Are you making the most of your opportunities and avoiding costly mistakes? Host Mark Minnella welcomes co-host Sam Case to break down key tax-loss harvesting strategies, what to watch out for, and how to make the most of your portfolio. Plus, it's Focus Friday! Mark tackles a variety of listener questions, from HSAs and managing individual investments to finding the right number of positions for your portfolio. Tune in for practical insights and answers to your financial questions! 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 at financialissues.org! 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.

Will AI make work meaningless? A growing number of Americans fear it will. On today's show, host Mark Minnella and co-host Sam Case unpack these concerns and explore why, from a Christian perspective, all work has inherent value and purpose. Then Drew Blackston, CEO of Pearl Wealth Group, joins the conversation to discuss how Christians can find purpose beyond the paycheck and live meaningfully in retirement. If you've been blessed by Financial Issues, please prayerfully consider giving at financialissues.org/donate. 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 at financialissues.org! 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 TeraWulf's story starting to fall apart? On today's episode, host Mark Minnella and co-host Sam Case take a closer look at WULF, a once-promising tech stock that comes with plenty of risk. Plus, the latest CPI numbers reveal how rising energy costs are fueling inflation, and Financial Issues ag reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to reveal what farmers are thinking ahead of the midterm elections. 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 at financialissues.org! 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 Your Dividend Stocks Still Worth It? Treasury yields are changing the investment landscape, putting pressure on preferred stocks and raising a big question for income-focused investors: Is it time to sell dividend stocks yielding less than 5%? Host Mark Minnella and co-host Sam Case break down what rising yields mean for your portfolio and what investors should be watching. Plus, Matt Armstrong, CEO of Crossroads Kids Club, joins the show to share how this year's curriculum is helping children grow in their faith and draw closer to Jesus. If you've been blessed by Financial Issues, please prayerfully consider giving at financialissues.org/donate. 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 at financialissues.org! Today's show is sponsored by Crossroads Kids Club. Visit reachourschools.com to learn more about you can reach children in public schools with the gospel.

The media is sounding the alarm over 5% Treasury yields, but what if they're actually an opportunity for wise stewards? In today's episode, host Mark Minnella and co-host Sam Case break down how investors can capitalize on today's Treasury yields, the risks to watch, and why higher yields could change the way we approach equities. 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 at financialissues.org! 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.

In this episode of Stewardship Today, we explore why investing is not a one-time decision but an ongoing responsibility of faithful stewardship. Using the biblical picture of tending a garden, the discussion examines how investors can regularly survey their portfolios, add to strong investments, prune positions that have become too large, remove investments that no longer meet their criteria, and redeploy resources wisely. We also consider the dangers of setting investments on autopilot, including how systematic buying or taking profits can cause a portfolio to become unbalanced. Most importantly, the conversation looks at the spiritual side of portfolio management, emphasizing that our hope and peace should come from the Lord rather than from our investments. Faithful stewardship means managing what God has entrusted to us with wisdom, prudence, and biblical integrity while trusting Him with the results. Learn why faithful investing requires ongoing attention, thoughtful pruning, and wise management rather than simply setting a portfolio and forgetting it.

A new California "hate speech" law is raising red flags for Christians. Seth Udinski and Sam Case discuss why many Christians assumed the era of "woke" hate speech was long behind them, and how California serves as a warning that it could return if Democrats regain power. Later, Walker Wildmon, CEO of AFA Action, joins the show to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and abortion-related ballot measures in Virginia, Nevada, Idaho, and Missouri. 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 at financialissues.org! 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.

Investopedia says the American Dream is getting more expensive, costing about $5.3 million over a lifetime. Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case break down the latest numbers and ask: What is the American Dream, really? Later, Financial Issues Ag Reporter Craig Haugaard joins the show to provide the latest updates on diesel prices and their impact on the broader economy. Joel Noble, Director of Public Policy at Samaritan Ministries, also joins the show to discuss a legal case in Washington state involving churches being required to pay for abortions. If you've been blessed by Financial Issues, please prayerfully consider giving at financialissues.org/donate. 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 at financialissues.org! 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 Social Security headed for a breaking point, and who should pay to save it? Recent polling shows that older Americans overwhelmingly support raising taxes to keep the program afloat. Co-hosts Seth Udinski and Sam Case dig into the numbers, examine the mounting challenges facing Social Security, and ask a deeper question: What do the generations owe one another? Then, Seth and Sam celebrate "Winning Wednesday" and turn to some surprising comments from the AI program Grok, which recently declared that Christ's resurrection is a historical fact. They discuss what it means when even artificial intelligence points us back to the truth of the gospel. If you've been blessed by Financial Issues, please prayerfully consider giving at financialissues.org/donate. 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 at financialissues.org! Today's show is sponsored by Crossroads Kids Club. Visit reachourschools.com to learn more about you can reach children in public schools with the gospel.