Brightlight’s Chief Investment Officer, Tim Macready, joins John Coleman and Richard Cunningham for a discussion on the state of faith-driven investing, the opportunities ahead, and the impact of faith values on investment portfolios.

The three delve into the theology and purpose behind faith-driven investing, as well as the role of corporate engagement in influencing companies for good.

The conversation also explores the growth and performance of the faith-driven investing market as well as key market trends.

Tim also discusses his groundbreaking research about the effectiveness of and the opportunity for Faith Driven Investing around the world, providing listeners with practical insights that will help them get in the game.

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.

Weldenfield is a real estate investment company that focuses on multifamily properties and deploys volunteers to live on-site and build relationships with residents. The goal is to create a social fabric and provide opportunities for gospel presentations.

Chuck, Richard, and Luke dive into the importance of measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the impact of work and ministry, as well as the importance of taking risks and managing expectations in early-stage investing.

Chuck also gives some guidance for believers looking to get in the game and steward their capital for the good of others and the glory of God.

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Conference Video Mentioned (Produced in partnership with Faith and Co.)

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In this episode of Marks on the Markets, Richard Cunningham and John Coleman interview Matt Monson, a public equities investor from Sovereign Capital.

The three of them discuss various topics related to the markets, including the performance of large cap stocks compared to small cap stocks, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on businesses, the current state of interest rates, and the implications of international conflicts on the markets.

They also touch on the importance of corporate engagement and proxy voting for faith-driven investors. The conversation concludes with personal reflections on the significance of Passover and the lessons learned from Scripture.