Investing That Changes Culture with Brian Mumbert

Nov 12, 2025

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What if your investments did more than earn returns—what if they helped shape the culture for good?

Today, we’ll explore how your money can not only grow but also advance God’s purposes in the world. Brian Mumbert joins us from Timothy Plan to share how faith-based investing allows believers to engage the culture with an eternal impact.

Brian Mumbert is the President of Timothy Plan, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.

Giving That Flows from Faith

At the heart of Timothy Plan’s mission is a conviction that money is not merely a financial tool but a spiritual one. Timothy Partners, Ltd.—the advisor to Timothy Plan—tithes its profits to support ministries aligned with biblical values.

Those partnerships reflect a desire to be active on the other side of Timothy Plan’s investment screens. In other words, it’s not enough to avoid investing in companies that exploit, harm, or oppose biblical principles. True stewardship involves using financial influence to protect life, defend freedom, equip biblical entrepreneurs, and strengthen families.

This commitment is not theoretical—it’s deeply practical.

In Central Florida, Timothy Plan partners with organizations such as Choices Women’s Clinic, the area’s largest pro-life pregnancy center, as well as House of Hope Orlando and the Orange County Jail Ministry. Nationally, their reach extends through partnerships with organizations like Movieguide and Florida Family Voice.

Through the Kairos Prize, Timothy Plan helps fund aspiring Christian filmmakers with seed capital to develop their projects. Another powerful partnership is with the Nehemiah Project, which equips entrepreneurs worldwide to start and grow businesses based on biblical principles.

A Legacy of Business as Ministry

Timothy Plan’s founder, Art Ally, was inspired by the legendary Christian industrialist R.G. LeTourneau, who dedicated 90% of his income to God’s work. LeTourneau often said, “I shovel out the money, and God shovels it back—but God’s got a bigger shovel.”

That philosophy continues to shape Timothy Plan’s culture. They see business as ministry, and since we are all stewards of God’s money, we want to ensure it has an eternal impact.

For many investors, the idea that their portfolio could be shaping the culture might feel new. But as an investor, we really need to understand where our dollars are going. When we invest with a biblical worldview, we’re not just seeking a return—we’re influencing what gets built, produced, and promoted in our world.

This approach aligns with the broader mission of Timothy Plan: to provide investment options that reflect the values of faith-driven investors and to mobilize generosity that brings light into dark places. The impact of this approach is tangible. You can see the joy on their faces and the difference these ministries are making—locally in Central Florida and across the nation.

At FaithFi, we share that conviction: when you invest with purpose, your portfolio can do more than generate returns—it can help bring redemption and renewal to our culture.

To learn more about biblically responsible investing and how your financial stewardship can make an eternal impact, visit TimothyPlan.com.

On Today’s Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:

I’m planning to retire in 2027 and want to move my deferred compensation. How do I go about that? And should I also get life insurance when I retire?
My wife and I just bought a home with a 6.188% adjustable-rate mortgage for three years. Should we refinance now into a 30-year fixed, or wait to see if rates come down?
I’ll start receiving my full Social Security benefits in December. How much can I earn without being taxed on it?
Can you explain how your financial approach differs from Dave Ramsey’s? And since Social Security had me apply for widow’s benefits, will I owe taxes on that income?
Should I invest in gold—or a mix of gold and silver—and how would I do that? And what about Bitcoin or other digital currencies? Are they wise investments, and how would I start?

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