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) to building Sovereign's Capital and eventually launching a global movement that now spans nearly 100 countries.

The Origin Story Behind the Movement:

How a matchmaker pastor named J.D. Grear connected two investors who would change everything
The "Eastern Block Bodega" problem: too little product on the shelf and no line of customers
Why turning away 99 out of 100 entrepreneurs led to a "heartbreaking" realization
The Holy Spirit moment that shifted everything from scarcity to abundance thinking

From Fund to Movement:

The transition from Sovereign's Capital to Faith Driven Entrepreneur to Faith Driven Investor
Why they decided to expose their own LPs to competing fund managers
The infamous John Porter story from Rwanda and what it taught them about being "tight-gripped"
How a gathering at a French bistro with 25-30 leaders sparked something bigger

The Philosophy That Changed Everything: Henry and Luke dive deep into the shift from traditional "biblically responsible investing" (focused on what to avoid) to "faith-driven investing" (focused on what to support). This isn't just about screening out "sin stocks"—it's about actively seeking investments that promote human flourishing and build God's kingdom.

Global Vision and What's Next:

Why Africa represents the most exciting investment opportunity of our generation
The math that doesn't add up: $100+ trillion in managed assets globally, but only a couple hundred billion in explicitly faith-aligned products
Why 60% of Americans identify as Christian but the investment numbers don't reflect it
The "top of the second inning" reality: we're still incredibly early in this movement

Key Insights for Investors:

The power of being known for what you're FOR rather than what you're against
Why "one size fits one" when it comes to faith-driven investing approaches
The importance of seeking Godly counsel, prayer, and Scripture in investment decisions
How spiritual integration looks different across asset classes (even oil and gas)

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