Benjamin Bailey

Vice President of Investments, Senior Fixed Income Investment Manager | Praxis Mutual Funds®

Benjamin Bailey, CFA®, is Vice President of Investments and a Senior Fixed Income Investment Manager for Praxis Mutual Funds® and Everence Financial®, a leading provider of faith based financial products in the United States and a ministry of Mennonite Church USA. He is a member of the organization’s investment management committee and has more than 20 years of experience in fixed-income investing. He has served as co-portfolio manager for the Praxis Impact Bond Fund since 2005 and co-portfolio manager of the Praxis Genesis Portfolios since June 2013. He also acts as co-portfolio manager on internal insurance portfolios and externally managed client accounts.

PODCASTS FOR THE FAITH DRIVEN INVESTOR

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Episode 184 - SWGP + FDI: Disrupting the Economics of Sexual Brokenness with Eagle Ventures & GameSafe
Episode 184 - SWGP + FDI: Disrupting the Economics of Sexual Brokenness with Eagle Ventures & GameSafe

In a world where darkness lurks behind every screen, can capitalism become an unlikely hero? This eye-opening episode reveals how entrepreneurs and investors are wielding the power of business to combat sexual exploitation and human trafficking. From AI-powered solutions to disruptive economic strategies, discover how faith-driven innovators are turning the tables on predators and reshaping the battlefield in the fight for human dignity. Prepare to have your perspective challenged and your hope rekindled as we explore the cutting edge of redemptive entrepreneurship.

Episode 183 - Marks on the Markets: Frontier Investing with Pragma Advisors
Episode 183 - Marks on the Markets: Frontier Investing with Pragma Advisors

Ever wondered where the next great investment opportunities lie beyond the familiar US markets? In this episode, the Pragma Advisors team reveals groundbreaking research showing less than 3% of faith-driven funds are deployed outside the US, highlighting a massive opportunity in frontier markets.

Episode 182 - Solving Joblessness | Creating Sustainable Jobs in Africa & Asia | FDI + SWGP Special
Episode 182 - Solving Joblessness | Creating Sustainable Jobs in Africa & Asia | FDI + SWGP Special

In this joint release episode Richard Cunningham and Justin Foreman discuss the problem of joblessness as part of the initiative, Solving the World's Greatest Problems. They are joined by Keren Pybus, CEO of Ethical Apparel Africa, and Ronald Ishak, CEO of Hacktiv8. They explore the impact of job creation and upskilling on individuals, families, and communities.

Episode 181 - Mark on the Markets: 2024's Final Lap-Q3 Recap and Q4 Outlook with John Coleman
Episode 181 - Mark on the Markets: 2024's Final Lap-Q3 Recap and Q4 Outlook with John Coleman

The Fed's long-awaited rate cut took place. The US Election is just over a month away. In this episode, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman take a look at the many major headlines interacting with the economy and markets and provide some commentary and perspective. 

Episode 180 - Eternal Treasures - Investing In What Lasts with Richard Garnett
Episode 180 - Eternal Treasures - Investing In What Lasts with Richard Garnett

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast we hear a powerful teaching from Richard Garnett, a faith-driven investor focusing on investing in what truly matters.

Episode 179 - Marks on the Markets: Private Equity & Secondaries Outlook with Andrew Behrman & Chris Kim
Episode 179 - Marks on the Markets: Private Equity & Secondaries Outlook with Andrew Behrman & Chris Kim

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast focusing on Marks on the Markets, Richard Cunningham, Andrew Behrman, and Chris Kim discuss the private equity world and the secondary market.

Episode 178 - Investing in Dude Perfect with Jason Illian
Episode 178 - Investing in Dude Perfect with Jason Illian

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Brandon Pizzurro, Chief Investment Officer at Guidestone, to discuss the state of the US markets. 

Episode 177 - Marks on the Markets: A Midyear Macro Look with Brandon Pizzurro
Episode 177 - Marks on the Markets: A Midyear Macro Look with Brandon Pizzurro

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Brandon Pizzurro, Chief Investment Officer at Guidestone, to discuss the state of the US markets. 

Episode 176 - What to Know About Donor Advised Funds with Impact Foundation's Aimee Minnich and Jeff Johns
Episode 176 - What to Know About Donor Advised Funds with Impact Foundation's Aimee Minnich and Jeff Johns

Richard and John check in on two of the key trailblazers of the Faith Driven Investor Movement, Aimee Minnich & Jeff Johns of The Impact Foundation, to learn how Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) can help investors who want to use their capital for God’s Kingdom.

Episode 175 - Marks on the Markets: The Risk, Return, and Rewards for Investing in Africa
Episode 175 - Marks on the Markets: The Risk, Return, and Rewards for Investing in Africa

Richard sits down with Henry Kaestner and Andrew Firman about the returns, rewards, and risks involved in investing in Africa.

Episode 174 - Sacrifice as a Road to Victory with Sam Rhee of Endowus
Episode 174 - Sacrifice as a Road to Victory with Sam Rhee of Endowus

In this unique narrative-style podcast, we hear how the biblical story of Abraham and Lot inspired Sam Rhee to step aside from the role of his dreams for the sake of a colleague and how God used that sacrifice to pave a path for victory.

Episode 173 - Marks on the Markets: A Data-Backed Look at the State of Faith Driven Investing with Tim Macready
Episode 173 - Marks on the Markets: A Data-Backed Look at the State of Faith Driven Investing with Tim Macready

Brightlight’s Chief Investment Officer, Tim Macready, joins John Coleman and Richard Cunningham to talk about his groundbreaking research about the effectiveness of and the opportunity for Faith Driven Investing.

Episode 172 - Finding Financial and Spiritual Returns in Real Estate Investing with Chuck Welden
Episode 172 - Finding Financial and Spiritual Returns in Real Estate Investing with Chuck Welden

Chuck Welden, co-founder of Weldenfield, joins the Faith Driven Investor Podcast to discuss faith-driven investing and the impact of real estate on communities.

Episode 171 - Marks on the Markets: Data, History, and Insight with Matt Monson
Episode 171 - Marks on the Markets: Data, History, and Insight with Matt Monson

Interest Rates, inflation, global conflicts, stock market pullbacks, large cap vs. small cap stocks, there's a lot going on in the world and markets right now, and Matt Monson of Sovereign's Capital joins us to help us orient ourselves around it all.

Episode 170 - A Catholic Perspective on Faith Driven Investing with Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela
Episode 170 - A Catholic Perspective on Faith Driven Investing with Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela

Tony Minopoli and Andrew Abela join John to share about what it looks like for Catholics to engage in Faith Driven Investing both in the modern day and throughout history.

Episode 169 - Marks on the Markets: Bob Doll Checks in on His 2024 Predictions
Episode 169 - Marks on the Markets: Bob Doll Checks in on His 2024 Predictions

Bob Doll joins Richard and John to talk about his 2024 predictions in this edition of Marks on the Markets.

Episode 168 - Empty the Storehouses with Eventide's Finny Kuruvilla
Episode 168 - Empty the Storehouses with Eventide's Finny Kuruvilla

In Matthew 6, Jesus says to store our treasures in heaven, not earth, and in this episode of the Faith Driven Investor Podcast, Finny Kuruvilla joins John and Richard to talk about what that might mean for investors.

Episode 167 - Marks on the Markets: Angel and Direct Investing with Patrick Farrell and Luke Roush
Episode 167 - Marks on the Markets: Angel and Direct Investing with Patrick Farrell and Luke Roush

On this special edition of Marks on the Markets, Richard and Luke are joined by Patrick Farrell, the co-founder of Potomac Angel Capital to talk the opportunities, the challenges, and the current market trends surrounding early stage investing.

Episode 166 - From Heart Change to Action w/ John Coleman
Episode 166 - From Heart Change to Action w/ John Coleman

John Coleman joins Richard Cunningham to provide listeners with practical next steps that will take them from radical heart change to transformational action.

Episode 165 - Marks on the Markets: State of Faith Driven Investing in 2024 with Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman
Episode 165 - Marks on the Markets: State of Faith Driven Investing in 2024 with Henry Kaestner and Justin Forman

In a different take on Marks on the Markets, we talk with Justin Forman and Henry Kaestner about the exciting work God is doing in Faith Driven Investors around the world and across various asset classes.

Episode 164 - Investing in Agriculture with Trevor Hightower
Episode 164 - Investing in Agriculture with Trevor Hightower

Trevor Hightower, Partner at Macfarlan Capital Partners, joins Luke Roush to talk about investing in agriculture.

Episode 163 - Marks on the Markets - 2023 Year in Review with Ross Roggensack and Jake Thomsen
Episode 163 - Marks on the Markets - 2023 Year in Review with Ross Roggensack and Jake Thomsen

Host John Coleman is joined by Jake Thomsen and Ross Roggensack to give us a year in review and a look ahead at what’s ahead for 2024.

Episode 162 - Angel Investing Overview with Mark Klopp
Episode 162 - Angel Investing Overview with Mark Klopp

Experienced investor and advisor Mark Klopp joins John Coleman to give a basic overview of Angel Investing.

Episode 161 - Israeli Entrepreneurs and Investors Share About Leading in Complexity
Episode 161 - Israeli Entrepreneurs and Investors Share About Leading in Complexity

Bader Mansour, a Palestinian-Israeli entrepreneur, and Mordechai Wiseman, a Jewish-Israeli Investor, graciously joined the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast for a conversation about how their faith in Jesus has informed their perspectives on leadership, identity, and the current conflict in Israel.

Episode 160 - Increasing Prosperity Around the World with Mark Stoleson
Episode 160 - Increasing Prosperity Around the World with Mark Stoleson

Mark Stoleson joins us to talk about their approach, the power of building frameworks, and what it’s like to think globally about Faith Driven Investing.

Episode 159 - Marks on the Markets - Thematic Investing with David Erickson
Episode 159 - Marks on the Markets - Thematic Investing with David Erickson

David Erickson, Chief Investment Officer of Ascension Investment Management, joins the show to give us an overview of thematic investing for this month’s Marks on the Markets Episode.

Episode 158 - Investing in Artificial Intelligence with James Cham
Episode 158 - Investing in Artificial Intelligence with James Cham

AI investor, James Cham, joins the show to talk about how he wrestles through the ever-changing landscape of technology with wisdom, discernment, and a redemptive vision of the world.

Episode 157 - Marks on the Markets - Private and Public Overview with Justin Speer and Phil Jung
Episode 157 - Marks on the Markets - Private and Public Overview with Justin Speer and Phil Jung

Justin Speer and Phil Jung join John to talk about an overview of private and public markets as we head into Fall.

Episode 156 - Investing in Women and Africa with Adesuwa Rhodes
Episode 156 - Investing in Women and Africa with Adesuwa Rhodes

Adesuwa Rhodes joins the show to talk about the untapped investment opportunities in West Africa and what it’s like to be one of the only female fund managers on the continent.

Episode 155 - Marks on the Markets: Biotech and Healthcare with Finny Kuruvilla
Episode 155 - Marks on the Markets: Biotech and Healthcare with Finny Kuruvilla

Finny Kurruvilla joins us to talk about public equities with a specific focus on biotech and healthcare.

 
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