We probably listen to a few too many podcasts around here, but in case you need a few, below are some of our favorites. Some come from a faith driven perspective and some are staples for any faith driven investor looking to integrate best practices to their work. We hope this list enlightens you, challenges you, and also inspires all of us to propel this conversation forward.
#1 Faith Driven Investor
Fine, we’re unavoidably biased. But if you’re new to the site and missed the link, Henry and William host a regular podcast. Faith Driven Investor is a growing movement of business leaders, fund managers, investors, and pastors that are driven by their faith and who 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. This is becoming the place to talk about all different asset classes from direct deals, private equity, public, real estate and more.
#2 Faith Driven Entrepreneur
with Henry Kaestner, William Norvell, and Rusty Rueff
Alright, we’re unavoidably biased one more time. But we think this podcast is great too! Henry, Rusty, and William host a weekly podcast, specifically dialed in for Faith Driven Entrepreneurs. We host leaders like Tim Keller, Chip Ingram, Andy Crouch, Nancy Duarte, Peter Greer and entrepreneurs like David Morken (Bandwidth), Steve Green (Hobby Lobby), Phil Vischer (Veggietales), Bryant Ambelang (Naturesweet)and many others.
Our mission is to tackle the pressing questions faith driven entrepreneurs wrestle with, so they can find the encouragement and support as they get ready to head back out on the journey.
#3 Faith & Finance with Rob West
Faith & Finance (formerly MoneyWise) is a daily radio and podcast ministry of FaithFi. Hosted by Rob West, the program offers a practical, biblical and good-natured approach to helping people become faithful stewards of God’s money.
#4 The Dave Ramsey Show
Take control of your money once and for all. The Dave Ramsey Show offers up straight talk on life and money. Millions listen in as callers from all walks of life learn how to get out of debt and start building for the future. Check out Apple’s fourth most popular podcast! For more information, visit www.daveramsey.com.
#5 Invest Like the Best
While not coming at it from a Faith Driven perspective, there’s a lot we can all glean from some of the best practices of this favorite. In each episode they speak with the interesting stories. Their hope is they will help you better invest your time and your money, and teach you how to play with boundaries in your own life.
#6 The Twenty Minute VC
The Twenty Minute VC takes you inside the world of Venture Capital, Startup Funding and The Pitch.Listen to what some of most prominent investors are directly looking for in startups, providing easily actionable tips and tricks that can be put in place to increase your chances of getting funded. Although, you may not want to raise funding for a startup. The Twenty Minute VC also provides an instructional guide as to what it takes to get employed in the Venture Capital industry, with VCs giving specific advice on how to get noticed from the crowd and increasing your chances of employment.
#7 More Than Profit with Bryce Butler
The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase Its Profits, a doctrine written by Milton Friedman, was published in the New York Times in 1970. In it he says that discussions that “business is not concerned ‘merely’ with profit but also with promoting desirable ‘social ends’” are “notable for their analytical looseness and lack of rigor. He argues that it is hard for “good” people to do “good.” In this worldview doing good and doing well are diametrically opposed, profits and purpose don’t mix, and making money is the only end goal. Is that really all it’s about though? Does it have to be so black and white? What if he was wrong?
In the 50 years since he wrote that article business women and men have challenged this narrative in ways that have snowballed into new movements ranging from conscious capitalism to benefit corporations to impact investing and everything in between.
At Access Ventures, we operate using a one-pocket mindset. We believe your values should be at the center of your strategy, and ultimately, at the center of everything you do, including business and investments. We believe you don’t have to sacrifice doing good or doing well in order to do either.
#8 Inside Giving
by John Putnam and National Christian Foundation
We think generosity is such a core piece of the heart posture of a Faith Driven Investor and why we think its key to be a part of the list. Check out some inspiring stories of Biblical Generosity is a podcast of the National Christian Foundation.
#9 Kingdom Capitalists
by Ellis Hammond
Really enjoying connecting with Ellis recently and encourage checking out his new podcast that he’s spinning up … “Are you a Christian who is bringing glory to God through excellence in your work or business? Are you looking for a community of like minded people who realize their work is actually a means of worship? Have you ever felt isolated from everyone as a christian entrepreneur? In this show, Ellis brings on amazing Christian entrepreneurs and business leaders to talk about godly ambition, what it takes to be successful in business, how to stay grounded in your faith, the kingdom of God, real estate investing, how to create wealth, financial education, and so much more!”
#10 Faith Based Investing with Guidestone Funds
How do advisors go about integrating their faith into their investment practice — and at what cost? Tune in monthly to hear from GuideStone Funds® as we dive into a multitude of topics, discussing the upside of faith-based investing and myth-busting several concepts along the way. If you want to learn more about how your clients’ Christian values can be paired with traditional investment strategies without compromising their beliefs in order to invest their money wisely, then this is the podcast for you.
Others We recommend
Money Life
by Chuck Bentley
Chuck is a good friend of the Faith Driven Investor conversation. At Crown he put together some great podcast episodes in short segments. It is a great 2-minute Crown radio program packed full of practical financial tips.