Faith Driven Investor

By: John Coleman Luke Roush
  • Summary

  • Faith Driven Investor is a growing movement of business leaders, fund managers, investors, and pastors who are driven by their faith. We believe that God owns it all and that he cares deeply about how we steward our investments. Our vision is for a world where Christ's followers can pursue excellent investments that allow for financial returns and Gospel-centered transformation. Every investment has an impact. What's yours?
    2019 Faith Driven Investor
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Episodes
  • Episode 188 - Marks on the Markets: 2025 Economic Outlook with David Bahnsen
    Jan 15 2025

    In this premiere 2025 episode of Faith Driven Investor, host Richard Cunningham welcomes David Bahnsen, founder and CIO of the Bahnsen Group, alongside regular contributor John Coleman. The conversation begins with a comprehensive review of 2024's market performance, examining how corporate profits exceeded expectations despite earlier recession fears. Bahnsen provides detailed analysis of current market valuations, particularly focusing on the concentration risk in the top 10 companies of the S&P 500 and potential opportunities in small-cap stocks.

    The discussion shifts to the implications of Trump's upcoming presidency, with particular focus on deregulation, M&A activity, and trade policy. Bahnsen offers a detailed critique of protectionist positions on the Nippon Steel deal, while Coleman provides perspective on global security implications. The episode also features insights from Coleman's recent piece on Pax Americana and the enduring strength of American innovation and economic leadership.

    The conversation concludes with deeper reflection on purpose and meaning, drawing from Bahnsen's 2024 book "Full Time Work and The Meaning of Life," and exploring Christian perspectives on work as a divine calling rather than a curse. Both guests share powerful closing thoughts on God's work in history and the promise of new beginnings in 2025.

    Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction and holiday reflections 09:45 - 2024 market review 18:30 - Current market valuations and concerns 27:15 - Trump administration and economic policy 35:40 - Discussion of Nippon Steel deal 42:20 - Global security and Pax Americana 48:15 - Work and meaning 53:30 - Closing reflections

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    49 mins
  • Episode 187 - Inside Faith Driven Investor with Samantha Couch & Justin Forman
    Dec 18 2024

    Show Notes:

    • The evolution and impact of Faith Driven Investor's first standalone conference in 2024
    • Why wealth isolates and how FDI is creating safe spaces for high-capacity investors
    • Inside look at FDI+ launch weekends and the movement's expansion plans for 2025
    • The three personas showing up to FDI: the intimidated, the scaling entrepreneurs, and the teachers
    • Key partnerships forming with Next and Blue Trust
    • Details on the upcoming February 7th, 2025 global conference themed "The Riskiest Thing is to Do Nothing"
    • How watch parties have spread from Chicago to Ukraine, building unexpected communities
    • Behind-the-scenes look at how FDI's leadership team is structured
    • Closing reflections on obedience and seeing the Holy Spirit's movement in unexpected places
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    39 mins
  • Episode 186 - REIT's & Redemptive Innovation in the $1 Trillion in Church Real Estate with Nick Bonner of AARE
    Dec 9 2024

    In this compelling episode of Faith Driven Investor, Nick Bonner shares his transformative journey in Christian real estate investment and the innovative solutions he's developing to address inefficiencies in church property usage.

    Key Topics Discussed:

    • The Great Opportunity Report's findings on church growth and the critical role of real estate
    • Analysis revealing that churches typically only utilize their buildings 5% of the week
    • The stark contrast between business and church property ownership (12% vs 84%)
    • Development of the Open Doors model for shared church spaces
    • The concept of transforming church buildings into community hubs with multiple revenue streams
    • The vision for democratizing faith-driven real estate investment through a Christian impact REIT
    • Personal testimony of surrendering business plans and experiencing God's redirection

    Notable Insights:

    • Approximately $1 trillion in equity is locked in church buildings alone
    • Current church property models often burden pastors with responsibilities outside their core mission
    • The potential for shared spaces to create "divine collisions" and new ministry opportunities
    • How investment capital (150x larger than donation capital) can be leveraged for kingdom impact
    • The importance of maintaining Jesus as the central focus rather than the dream itself

    Featured Guest: Nick Bonner brings extensive experience from CBRE, the Pine Tops Foundation, and various real estate ventures. His unique perspective bridges commercial real estate expertise with faith-driven investment strategies.

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    41 mins

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