Faith Driven Investor
Faith Driven Investor is a movement of business leaders, fund managers, investors, and pastors who are driven by their faith. They believe that God owns all investments and cares about how they are stewarded. The podcast aims to help Christ's followers pursue excellent investments that yield financial returns and Gospel-centered transformation. Every investment has an impact, and the show explores what that means.
Episodes
Episode 229 - Investing in Africa's Missing Middle | Matthew Rohrs
Host Henry Kaestner sits down with Matthew Rohrs, leader of Synapis, to explore one of the most overlooked opportunities in frontier-market investing: the "missing middle" — businesses too large for microfinance but too small (or too early) to attract private equity and venture capital. Matthew shares how Synapis has spent over a decade training and accelerating entrepreneurs across Kenya, Uganda,
Episode 228 - Marks on the Market: Energy Markets, AI CapEx, & The Discipline Dividend | Jordan Strebeck
Record Highs, Negative Gas Prices, and the Discipline Dividend
Host Richard Cunningham sits down with co-host Luke Roush and returning guest Jordan Strebeck of Fortress Energy Partners for a conversation that starts at the S&P 500's all-time high and ends at a Permian Basin wellhead where operators are paying to get rid of their own natural gas.
The numbers alone are worth the listen: four hypersc
Episode 227 - Venture's Next Chapter, AI, & the New Investment Landscape | Mark Phillips & Phil Jung
Host Richard Cunningham welcomes co-host John Coleman for July's Marks on the Market, joined by two veteran venture investors: Phil Jung, who helps lead the venture investing business at Sovereign's Capital, and Mark Phillips, co-founder and managing partner at Eleven Tribes Ventures. The panel digs into a historic first half of 2026 for venture capital, the "barbell" strategy reshaping early-stag
Episode 226 - How to Create a Generosity Framework for Investors | John Cortines
What if the most freeing financial decision you could make had nothing to do with your portfolio returns?
In this episode, host Justin Forman sits down with John Cortines, co-author of God and Money and True Riches and a generosity leader at the Maclellan Foundation, for a practical, spiritually grounding conversation about generosity, stewardship, and freedom.
John shares how his journey began at
Episode 225 - Marks on the Market: Celebrating America 250 & Entrepreneurial Spirit in the AI Era | Donna Harris
In this America 250 special edition of Marks on the Market, Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush sit down with Donna Harris — founder and CEO of Builders and Backers, venture investor, and co-author of the redemptive investing playbook at Praxis — for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of American entrepreneurship, the limits and promise of venture capital, and how the AI revolution is democrat
Episode 224 - Are You Investing in Founders or Just Their Companies? | Kristian Andersen
Faith Driven Investor Podcast – Episode 224 Release Date: June 8, 2026
Venture Studio, AI Disruption & the Mandate to Build Beautiful Things
John Coleman sits down with Kristian Andersen — co-founder and partner at High Alpha, the Indianapolis-based venture studio and fund — live at the Main Street Summit in Columbia, Missouri. Kristian traces his unlikely path from freelance designer to venture c
Episode 223 - Marks on the Market: What’s Really Going On in Private Credit? | Kyle Brown
Episode Title: Marks on the Market: What’s Really Going On in Private Credit? | Kyle Brown
Hosts: Richard Cunningham, John Coleman, Luke Roush Guest: Kyle Brown, CEO, Trinity Capital (TRIN)
Key Topics:
The private credit market has grown 6X in the last decade — but headlines conflating software-sector turbulence with systemic credit risk are getting the story wrong
How 90% of institutional all
Episode 222 - How Much Is Enough? A Game Changing Question for Family Wealth | Kyle Kutz
Host Luke Roush sits down with Kyle Kutz, Private Family Office Director, Senior Family Office Advisor, and Senior Partner at Blue Trust — a faith-driven wealth advisory firm managing $60 billion in assets across 11,000 client families nationwide. Together, they unpack what it looks like to build wealth with an eternal purpose, define a financial finish line, and break the cycle of anxiety that we
Episode 221 - Marks on the Market: The State of Faith-Based Investing | Tim Macready
Faith Driven Investor Podcast | Ep. 221 | Marks on the Market: The State of Faith-Based Investing in Public Markets — with Tim Macready of Brightlight
Key Topics:
The mixed performance picture for faith-based funds in 2025 — the average faith-based fund underperformed by just under 2.5%, driven largely by exclusions of Magnificent Seven stocks — and why that context matters for long-term investo
Episode 220 Why Charity Alone Can Never Solve The World’s Greatest Problems
Episode Title: Solving the World's Greatest Problems: How Collaborative Giving Funds Are Reshaping Impact Capital
Guests: Zac Sicher (Fund Manager, Hunger & Joblessness — Solving the World's Greatest Problems) and Rebecca Yuschak (Grants & Operations Lead — Faith Driven Investor) Host: Justin Forman with Henry Kaestner
Key Topics:
How philanthropic "first-loss" capital unlocks markets that inves
Episode 219 - The Eternal ROI No Investor Should Miss | Randy Alcorn
Eternal Perspective: Rewiring How Faith-Driven Investors Think About Reward, Heaven, and Stewardship
Host Justin Forman sits down with author and theologian Randy Alcorn — founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries and author of 65 books including Treasure Principle, Heaven, and Law of Rewards — for a conversation that challenges some of the most deeply held misconceptions in Christian life and inv
Episode 218 - Marks on the Market: Iran, AI, and a Dynamic Market Environment | Brian McClard & Matt Monson
Marks on the Markets: Geopolitics, AI Disruption & Where Smart Capital Is Moving in 2026
Host Richard Cunningham is joined by co-host John Coleman and market experts Matt Monson (Public Equities, Sovereign's Capital) and Brian McClard (CIO, Blue Trust) for the March 2026 edition of Marks on the Markets. With Operation Epic reshaping global energy dynamics, AI rewriting the rules of markets and lab
Episode 217 - How Kingdom Advisors is Shaping The Future of Faith-Driven Finance | Rob West
The Future of Faith-Based Financial Advice: Rob West on Kingdom Advisors, Biblical Stewardship, and the $22 Trillion Opportunity
Host John Coleman sits down with Rob West, CEO of Kingdom Advisors and host of the nationally syndicated Faith-Fi radio program, to explore how biblically-wise financial advice has moved from the fringes to the forefront of Wall Street—and what that means for the trillio
Episode 216 - Marks on the Market: America's Push to Reshore U.S. Manufacturing | Steve Cook (LFM Capital)
Faith Driven Investor Podcast - Episode 216Join hosts Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush as they sit down with Steve Cook, Executive Managing Director of LFM Capital, for a deep dive into the state of US manufacturing and the reshoring revolution transforming American industry. From the deck of an aircraft carrier to the shop floor to private equity boardrooms, Steve brings a unique perspective on
Episode 215 - Why NASCAR Legend Carl Edwards Walked Away at His Peak
Faith Driven Investor Podcast - Episode 215Carl Edwards, NASCAR Hall of Famer and one of the 75 greatest drivers of all time, sits down with host John Coleman to share his remarkable journey from a Columbia, Missouri Volkswagen shop to the pinnacle of motorsports—and his courageous decision to walk away from it all at age 36.This conversation goes far beyond racing. Carl vulnerably discusses the d
Episode 214 - Marks on the Market: Kicking off 2026 in the Markets & Economy | Brandon Pizzurro
Join Richard Cunningham and John Coleman for the first Marks on the Markets episode of 2026 as they welcome Brandon Pizzurro, President & Chief Investment Officer at GuideStone Capital Management, to unpack what investors need to know heading into the new year. After three consecutive years of double-digit returns, the conversation explores whether markets can sustain this momentum, the future of
Episode 213 - Seeds vs. Silos: A Sneak Peek of the 2026 FDI Conference
Join hosts Henry Kaestner, Justin Forman, and Luke Roush as they preview the upcoming 2026 Faith Driven Investor Conference, exploring the transformative theme "Seeds vs. Silos" and what it means for how we steward capital in service of God's kingdom.Key Investment Topics:Understanding the J-curve of investing and why seed capital requires patience before bearing fruitThe convergence of giving, in
Episode 212 - How The Chosen Went From $0 to 520 Million Viewers | Chris & Chad
Behind The Chosen: Faith, Film, and the Fight for CultureJoin host John Coleman on the set of The Chosen in Midlothian, Texas, for an unprecedented conversation with producers Chris Juen and Chad Gundersen of Out of Order Studios. From the Sanhedrin throne room itself, Chris and Chad share the untold story of how a crowdfunded Jesus project became a global phenomenon reaching 520 million people—an
Episode 211 - Marks on the Market: 2025 Year in Review: Markets, AI, and the Faith Driven Movement
Join FDI hosts Richard Cunningham, John Coleman, and Luke Roush, along with Justin Forman of Faith Driven Movements, as they recap an extraordinary year in markets and ministry. Recording just before Thanksgiving, this special year-end episode explores the key economic trends that shaped 2025 and the remarkable growth of the faith-driven investing ecosystem.Key Investment Topics Discussed:US econo
Episode 210 - Why African Female Founders Return 2.5X More Revenue | Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes
Join Justin Forman in Lagos, Nigeria for an inspiring conversation with Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, founder and Managing Partner of Arura Capital. Adesuwa shares her journey from J.P. Morgan to building the first female-led private equity fund in Nigeria focused on female-founded, female-led, and female-focused businesses across Africa.Key Topics:Why Africa has the highest rate of female entrepreneursh
Episode 209 - Marks on the Market: How God Is Moving Through Faith-Driven General Partners Across the Private Markets
Join hosts Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush alongside special guests Andrew Behrman and Jonathan Carvalho Pruna of Sovereign’s Capital for FDI’s November Marks on the Market episode. With over 130 general partners from across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and private credit in attendance, this episode captures the heart of a movement where faith and capital are converging for King
Episode 208 - How Faith Investors Are Backing Hollywood's Next Wave | John Coleman
Join host Justin Forman as he sits down with John Coleman, a leading investor in faith-driven entertainment, on the set of The Chosen to explore the explosive growth happening in faith and family content. This conversation reveals how Christians are reclaiming their place as culture-shapers through strategic capital deployment in Hollywood.Key Topics: • The shift from philanthropic "passion projec
Episode 207 - Marks on the Market: Ushering in Q4 2025 | Tim Macready | Brightlight
Join hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman alongside special guest Tim Macready for FDI's October Marks on the Markets episode. This roundtable discussion examines Q4 2025's complex investment landscape: Fed rate cuts colliding with government shutdowns, sticky inflation at 2.9%, and markets continuing their remarkable 14% year-to-date climb despite mounting uncertainties.Key Topics:Federal ra
Episode 206 - Africa Growing Faster Than China: $600M Fund Manager's Thesis | Richard Okello
Join 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 premier institutional-grade investment firms.This episo
Episode 205 - Marks on the Market: Oil & Gas Experts Share Energy Market Updates | Jordan Strebeck & Chas Perry
Energy Markets Deep Dive: Faith, Finance, and the Future of Oil & GasJoin 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 investing, geopolitics, and how energy production enables h
Episode 204 - Pastor to President: Investing in Africa's Future | President Chakwera
Join 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 for 24 years and now as the leader of a nation, s
Episode 203 - Marks on the Market: Interest Rates, Tariffs, AI and Investment Implications | Brian McClard
Join 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, and the exciting developments in AI and cryptocur
Episode 202 - Investing in 2.5 Billion People: Africa's Future with Ndidi Nwuneli of ONE Campaign
In 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 on Africa's role in the global economy.Key Topics D
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
Episode OverviewIn 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 ExploredThe "Quiet Freakout" PhenomenonWhy even well-funded startups are secretly terrified about the next 6-18 monthsHow AI has created a "boxing match during an earthquake" for entrepr
Episode 200 - Building More Than Returns: 200 Episodes In and Just Getting Started
Episode 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 for hot dogs with mustard, chili, or just hot dog) t
Episode 199 - The Good Investor with Robin John, CEO & Founder of Eventide Asset Management
Robin 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 conversation about avoiding "ill-gotten gain" evolved into
Episode 198 - Marks on the Markets: Credit Downgrades, Trade Wars, and the Magnificent Seven with Matt Monson of Sovereign's Capital
The 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 with Moody's recent downgrade of US creditworthiness a
Episode 197 - Nothing to Fear, Nothing to Hide: Brent Beshore's Viral Letter
In 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-focused entrepreneur, highlighting how his approach to
Episode 196 - Marks on the Markets: Tariff Shockwaves and Investor Values with special guest Deirdre Gibson
In 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)Gibson explains the structural differences between ETFs
Episode 195 - When Death Knocked Twice: Travis Penfield's Blueprint for Scaling During Crisis
Can 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 over metrics, revealing how personal trials became
Episode 194 - Marks on the Markets: Tariffs, Uncertainty & Threading the Needle with Bob Doll
In 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 itTrump administration's economic strategy: taking pain upfront for potential gains laterTariffs as revenue gene
Episode 193 - From College Classroom to 50,000 Acres: Investing in Farmland with LandFund Partners
In 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 at Center College in KentuckyHow a single idea to buy
Episode 192 - Are You Being Financially Steered or Shepherded? with Kingdom Advisors
In 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 with biblical principlesServes as the gathering place f
Episode 191 - From Y Combinator to Investing in Housing Innovation with Brett Hagler of New Story
In 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, including their revolutionary work with 3D-printed
Episode 190 - Marks on the Markets: FDI Conference Deep Dive - From Hollywood Projects to Human Trafficking Solutions
Join 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 through the amazing transformation happening in public
Episode 189 - Stewards Not Spectators: A Conversation with Suzanne Daniel and Dana Wichterman
Register 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, 2025Discussion of their personal journeys: Suzanne's transformation from traditional grant-making to impact investing, sparked by a pivota
Episode 188 - Marks on the Markets: 2025 Economic Outlook with David Bahnsen
In 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 fears. Bahnsen provides detailed analysis of current
Episode 187 - Inside Faith Driven Investor with Samantha Couch & Justin Forman
Show Notes:The evolution and impact of Faith Driven Investor's first standalone conference in 2024Why wealth isolates and how FDI is creating safe spaces for high-capacity investorsInside look at FDI+ launch weekends and the movement's expansion plans for 2025The three personas showing up to FDI: the intimidated, the scaling entrepreneurs, and the teachersKey partnerships forming with Next and Blu
Episode 186 - REIT's & Redemptive Innovation in the $1 Trillion in Church Real Estate with Nick Bonner of AARE
In 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 estateAnalysis revealing that churches typically only utilize
Episode 185 - Market Reactions to the 2024 Election with Ross Roggensack of Oak City Consulting
In 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 various sectors, from venture capital and private eq
Episode 184 - SWGP + FDI: Disrupting the Economics of Sexual Brokenness with Eagle Ventures & GameSafe
This 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 begins with Dr. Strohman shedding light on the alarming
Episode 183 - Marks on the Markets: Frontier Investing with Pragma Advisors
Join Richard Cunningham and John Coleman as they examine frontier markets and the 2024 Pramga Investment Market Study alongside Patrick Lowndes, Andrew Winker, and Tamanno HodjihanovaThe Genesis Story: How Patrick Lowndes' software exit led to pioneering research in frontier marketKey Research Findings: Deep dive into Pragma's 2024 Investment Market Study examining over 100 fundsBeyond Charity: Un
Episode 182 - Solving Joblessness | Creating Sustainable Jobs in Africa & Asia | FDI + SWGP Special
"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 pure aid to trade facilitation and capacity building,
Episode 181 - Mark on the Markets-2024's Final Lap: Q3 Recap and Q4 Outlook with John Coleman
Join 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. election on the economy. Learn how to navigate the
Episode 180 - Eternal Treasures - Investing In What Lasts with Richard Garnett
Join 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 passing, his message takes on new depth and urgency
Episode 179 - Marks on the Markets: Private Equity & Secondaries Outlook with Andrew Behrman & Chris Kim
In 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 focuses on the secondary market, which allows inve
Episode 178 - Investing in Dude Perfect with Jason Illian
In 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 life. He also highlights the trust and influence
Episode 177 - Marks on the Markets: A Midyear Macro Look with Brandon Pizzurro
In 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 artificial intelligence on the market, and the possib
Episode 176 - What to Know About Donor Advised Funds with Impact Foundation's Aimee Minnich and Jeff Johns
Richard 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 of Impact Foundation, and the importance of innova
Episode 175 - Marks on the Markets: The Risk, Return, and Rewards for Investing in Africa
In 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 development in Africa. They also highlight specific exampl
Episode 174 - Sacrifice as a Road to Victory with Sam Rhee of Endowus
In 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 in outside capital.In this unique narrative-style p
Episode 173 - Marks on the Markets: A Data-Backed Look at the State of Faith Driven Investing with Tim Macready
Brightlight’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 engagement in influencing companies for good. The conve
Episode 172 - Finding Financial and Spiritual Returns in Real Estate Investing with Chuck Welden
Chuck 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 social fabric and provide opportunities for gospe
Episode 171 - Marks on the Markets: Data, History, and Insight with Matt Monson
In 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 businesses, the current state of interest rates,
Episode 170 - A Catholic Perspective on Faith Driven Investing with Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela
In 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 Knights, predicated on nearly two decades with that i
Episode 169 - Marks on the Markets: Bob Doll Checks in on His 2024 Predictions
In 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 after the first quarter, and how the election migh
Episode 168 - Empty the Storehouses with Eventide's Finny Kuruvilla
In 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 wealth in the church. They also touch on market trends
Episode 167 - Marks on the Markets: Angel and Direct Investing with Patrick Farrell and Luke Roush
On 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 opportunities and challenges that come with angel
Episode 166 - From Heart Change to Action w/ John Coleman
The 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 prescriptive or presumptuous movement, but in this p
Episode 165 - Marks on the Markets: State of Faith Driven Investing in 2024 w/ Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman
We’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 taking on this charge to build, give, and invest f
Episode 164 - Investing in Agriculture with Trevor Hightower
Today 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 worked in Trevor’s life through setbacks, mentors, an
Episode 163 - Marks on the Markets - 2023 Year in Review with Ross Roggensack and Jake Thomsen
Reflection 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 on what the Christmas season means to them.Learn mo
Episode 162 - Angel Investing Overview with Mark Klopp
Our 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.faithdriveninvestor.org/angel-networks
Episode 161 - Israeli Entrepreneurs and Investors Share About Leading in Complexity
What 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 the table.We’ve brought on two friends of the Faith D
Episode 160 - Increasing Prosperity Around the World with Mark Stoleson
What 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, the power of building frameworks, and what it’s l
Episode 159 - Marks on the Markets - Thematic Investing with David Erickson
John 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 solutions that enable clients to better carry out the
Episode 158 - Investing in Artificial Intelligence with James Cham
How 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 feature James Cham on the podcast. James is an early-sta
Episode 157 - Marks on the Markets - Private and Public Overview with Justin Speer and Phil Jung
In 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 head into Fall.
Episode 156 - Investing in Women and Africa with Adesuwa Rhodes
Despite the size and scale of the continent, there aren’t many female fund managers in Africa.Today’s guest is trying to fix that.Adesuwa Rhodes launched her firm, Aruwa Capital, because she saw untapped investment opportunities in West Africa in the small to lower mid-market. Aruwa has a specific goal to close the gender gap in Africa and become a case study that shows the business value of inves
Episode 155 - Marks on the Markets: Biotech and Healthcare with Finny Kuruvilla
Looking for a quick summary of recent market trends in various industries?We’ve got you covered with our monthly Marks on the Markets series on the podcast.This week, Finny Kuruvilla of Eventide Asset Management joins us to talk about public equities with a specific focus on biotech and healthcare.
Episode 154 - Emerging Opportunities in Emerging Markets with Patrick Fisher
What does it look like to invest in emerging markets around the world?Today’s guest, Patrick Fisher has been working to provide profitable solutions to difficult social and environmental challenges since 2007. At that time, he left a successful career at JPMorgan to start Creation Investments, a global impact investing firm focused on developing economies.He joins us today to talk about the state
Episode 153 - Marks on the Markets: Real Estate: Hope or Apocalypse? with Tom Hahn and Ben Erskine
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Episode 152 - Faith Driven Investing from a Jewish Perspective with Michael Eisenberg
Many investors from other religious backgrounds are asking the same core question we are: how do my beliefs shape the way I think about my work? While theological differences will always come up, we can still learn from their perspectives. That’s why we’ve invited Michael Eisenberg back on the show. Michael has joined us before both on the podcast and at the conference, providing us with incredibl
Episode 151 - Marks on the Markets: Checking in on 2023 So Far with John Coleman
Sometimes you just have to flip the script and shake things up, and that’s exactly what we did with this episode.On a special edition of Marks on the Markets, we play a little musical chairs and put John Coleman, who usually hosts the show, in the hot seat so he can field questions about the state of the markets so far in 2023.He joins Richard Cunningham to talk about venture, the debt ceiling, AI
Episode 150 - Building a Community of Investors (Why and How) with Brent Beshore and Marcus Stroud
Most of us know the verse in Genesis where God says it’s not good for a person to be alone. But do we let that affect our view of investing?We understand the truth but still find ourselves going through our careers in isolation. We keep our guard up and our heads down. What would it look like to change that narrative? What would happen if we rallied around each other, both personally and professio
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