Faith Driven Investor

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, public markets, and more. Plus, Richard gives some exciting updates about what’s happening across the movement. If you like this episode, make sure to follow, review, and share the show.

Brent Beshore and Marcus Stroud discuss the importance of building a community of investors and give practical tips on how others can do the same. They explore the role of worship in finding meaning in life and highlight the benefits of community in personal growth and investing. They also discuss notable events that foster relationships, reflect on self-discovery, surrendering to God, and express gratitude for their partnership with companies that make a positive impact.

Brandon Allen and Phil Jung discuss the changing landscape of venture capital and growth equity. They touch on responsible investing, caring for entrepreneurs, finding hope in challenges. They explore faith-driven investing, the impact of AI innovations, and navigating market cycles with grace and responsibility.

Christian leaders Michael Hall and Tim Hurley discuss profitable partnerships between private organizations and public institutions for the common good. They share insights on impact private equity, community partnerships, philanthropy, and innovative models for social impact in real estate and education. The conversation also touches on disc golf investments, nature's importance for health, government collaborations, philanthropic endeavors, and community engagement.

The collapse of institutions like Silicon Valley Bank sent ripple effects around the world and brought many to a place of fear, doubt, and instability.  So how should we faithfully think through these recent events?We tackle this topic on this special episode of Marks on the Markets.Host John Coleman is joined by Justin Speer, a Principal and Senior Analyst on the Public Equities team at Sovereign’s Capital, and Zack Mansfield, who has over 15 years of experience working with high growth entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and other members of the innovation economy. As the current Managing Director of Venture Banking Group at Signature Bank, Zack has a deeply personal connection to this conversation.Join these three as they wrestle through challenging questions and discuss how they have found hope in Christ despite the instability surrounding all of us.

Mike Asem, an experienced venture capitalist, joins the hosts to discuss knowing when to let go of a venture and protecting your identity in failure. They also explore the origin of M25 and how faith informs their work. Other topics include preferences, sports, making wine, and advice for young investors in tough seasons. The speaker also reflects on scripture and pursuing God's will.

Henry K and another long-time advocate discuss the evolution of Faith Driven Investing over 5 years, emphasizing capital alignment with Christian values, fund advisors catering to Christian needs, and market predictions for 2023 integrating spiritual values for financial decisions.

Shundrawn Thomas, a trillion-dollar fund runner, delves into impact measurement in investing. He discusses integrating financial and relational capital, overlap of investing with pastoral work, and his favorite Chicago food. The episode explores faith-driven stewardship, diversity in investment management, work ethic, work-life balance, and finding joy in work.

Each month, we bring in experts to give an overview of the market’s current state. On this episode, we have frequent contributors Bob Doll and David Spika take us through their 2022 reflections and predictions for 2023. Bob is the Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global and David has the same role at GuideStone Investments. Both men bring incredible insight to the conversation.Throughout the conversation, the two also chat about how Christian investors can think through layoffs, the potential recession, and ESG investing. David even makes a Super Bowl prediction. Check out the episode and don’t forget to rate and follow the show on whatever platform you use to listen.

As both an entrepreneur and an investor, Kola Aina has a unique perspective on Africa’s market. These days he spends most of his time building and investing in ecosystems that help communities flourish. He joins Henry and Ndidi to talk about the makings of a good deal and to inspire listeners with a vision for righteous capital.