Episode 165 - Marks on the Markets: State of Faith Driven Investing in 2024 w/ Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman
Feb 12, 2024
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Exploring the exciting world of Faith Driven Investing in 2024, the hosts delve into recent conferences, fund manager gatherings, and the global impact of investors driven by faith. They discuss surrendering wealth to God's plans, the evolution of the faith-driven investing community, and the barriers and hopes for this movement. Dive into a world where investing becomes an adventure for God's glory.
Faith Driven Investing movement is growing globally through community gatherings, fostering unity and shared purpose among like-minded investors.
Emphasizing joy in surrendering financial stewardship aligns investments with God's plans for positive impact.
Deep dives
Global Expansion and Community Engagement Through Watch Parties
Faith Driven Investing is expanding globally through watch parties that bring communities together across different cities and countries. These gatherings, ranging from small group meetings to large events in various locations such as Asia, provide a platform for individuals to engage in faith-driven investing discussions and connect with like-minded investors. The use of technology and community support fosters a sense of unity and shared purpose among participants, showcasing the universal nature of God's love.
Promoting Joy Through Surrender and Faith-Aligned Investing
The podcast episode highlights the concept of finding joy through surrender in financial stewardship and investing. By emphasizing the idea of aligning investments with God's plans and purposes, individuals are encouraged to view investing as a partnership with God for impacting lives and communities positively. The narrative underscores the importance of prioritizing God's glory in investment decisions and embracing a joyful, faith-driven approach to wealth management.
Challenges and Growth Areas for Faith-Driven Investing Movement
The discussion in the podcast identifies key challenges and growth opportunities for the Faith Driven Investing movement. One major challenge is the need to articulate and share the underlying 'why' of investments beyond focusing solely on outcomes and impact. Additionally, the movement aims to enhance community engagement and collaboration, especially with financial advisors who play a crucial role in guiding individuals towards faith-aligned investment strategies. Developing a deeper understanding of the theological foundations and principles driving faith-driven investing remains a key focus for future growth.
Empowering Couples to Seek God's Guidance in Financial Stewardship
The podcast concludes with a call to action for couples to seek divine guidance in their financial stewardship journey. Encouraging husbands and wives to collectively seek God's direction in managing their investment capital and financial resources, the episode emphasizes the importance of fostering a deeper relationship with God through financial decision-making. The vision for 2024 entails a transformation in how couples approach financial stewardship by prioritizing spiritual alignment and seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of money management.
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 for God’s glory.
So in today’s episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, we’re going to hear Justin Forman and Henry Kaestner will share about the current state of Faith Driven Investing and show how you can get off the sidelines and get in the game, to be part of this exciting work.
They mention a handful of videos and resources that we’ll link below