The Bully Pulpit

Guest Episode with John Coleman

Nov 26, 2025
John Coleman, leader of a faith-driven investing firm and author of the upcoming book 'Good Money,' dives into the intersections of wealth and human flourishing. He explains how faith-based investing can reflect Christian values and highlights the paradox of wealth leading to dysfunction. Coleman shares his six principles for responsible money management and critiques consumerism by advocating for experiential spending. He also emphasizes the importance of purposeful living and generosity in achieving true fulfillment.
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INSIGHT

Money As An Enabler Of Flourishing

  • John Coleman integrates Christian faith and modern social science to define human flourishing as a goal for investing and business culture.
  • He argues money should be an enabler of flourishing, not an end in itself.
INSIGHT

Wealth Can Corrupt Without Frameworks

  • Sudden wealth often destroys lives when recipients lack the right values and money habits.
  • Data on lottery winners, athletes, and inherited wealth show higher bankruptcy, addiction, and relational breakdowns.
ADVICE

Set A Financial Finish Line

  • Set a financial finish line to stop the hedonic treadmill and prevent perpetual wanting for slightly more income.
  • Treat money as a means to secure stability so you can pursue intrinsically valuable aims like relationships and meaning.
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