Discover why Africa represents one of the world's most compelling investment opportunities through the lens of Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes, founder of Arura Capital. As Nigeria's first woman to raise over $10M for a private equity fund, Adesuwa shares how she's delivering top-quartile returns while creating massive social impact by investing in overlooked female founders across the continent.

Join hosts Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush alongside special guests Andrew Behrman and Jonathan Carvalho Pruna of Sovereign’s Capital for FDI’s November Marks on the Market episode. With over 130 general partners from across private equity, venture capital, real estate, and private credit in attendance, this episode captures the heart of a movement where faith and capital are converging for Kingdom impact.

What happens when faith-driven investors apply venture capital rigor to Hollywood? John Coleman reveals how the entertainment landscape is transforming as Christians reclaim their historical role as culture's greatest storytellers. From The Chosen's 520 million views to Wonder Project's partnerships with Amazon and Sony, discover why this moment represents the "first inning" of a cultural shift decades in the making.

The October 2025 investment landscape presents faith-driven investors with fascinating contradictions. Markets continue climbing despite government dysfunction, inflation remains stickier than expected, and the Fed has begun cutting rates into an economy still showing 3.8% GDP growth. What should faithful stewards make of this moment?

Richard Okello's investment thesis for Africa centers on a fundamental shift that most investors are missing: Africa's growth rate has nearly converged with China's, driven by internal dynamics rather than external factors. As founder of Sango Capital, Richard manages nearly $600 million across private equity, venture capital, and private credit in carefully selected African markets.

Two energy industry veterans from the heart of America's oil country share what's really happening in energy markets and why it matters for investors, the economy, and global human flourishing. Jordan Strebeck of Fortress Energy Partners and Chas Perry of PBEX explain how technological breakthroughs transformed the US from energy dependent to energy dominant, and what that means for faith-driven investors.

When a pastor becomes president of a nation, what changes? President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi shares his extraordinary journey from leading the Assemblies of God for 24 years to leading a country with vast untapped investment potential. Speaking from his lakeside residence, President Chakwera reveals how faith-driven investors can participate in Africa's transformation from aid dependency to investment-driven prosperity.

The Faith Driven Investor Podcast: Marks on the Market goes video for the first time as Richard Cunningham hosts an essential market analysis with John Coleman and Brian McClard from Blue Trust. With the Fed holding rates at 4.25-4.50%, Trump tariffs reshaping global trade, and markets trading at historically high valuations, faith-driven investors need biblical wisdom for navigating today's complex investment landscape.

Join us for our first official video podcast in an eye-opening conversation with Faith Driven Movement’s co-founder, Henry Kaestner, and Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, CEO of the ONE Campaign and a pioneering social entrepreneur who's transforming how we think about Africa's role in the global economy.

The venture capital world can currently feel like chaos—founders are "quietly freaking out" about AI's explosive impact while trapped in a brutal liquidity crisis that's left investors without returns for years. Yet beneath the turmoil, top VCs believe we're at the precipice of the most transformative technological revolution since the Industrial Revolution, with AI reshaping everything from software to hardware investing. In this raw conversation, three battle-tested investors reveal why they're more bullish than ever on venture capital and how faith-driven founders are stepping up to shape AI's future where social media let us down.

When investors start asking "What are we FOR instead of just what we're against?" everything changes—from deal selection to due diligence to the very definition of success. In this 200th episode of Faith Driven Investor, Henry Kaestner, Luke Roush, and Richard Cunningham reflect back at where the movement started and where it is headed. What began with a handful of investors has grown into a global community spanning nearly 100 countries, yet with Christians controlling over half the world's wealth, the opportunity ahead is staggering—and this milestone conversation exposes why we're still in the "top of the second inning" of a fundamental shift in how capital gets deployed.

What if the biggest mutual funds in America force you to invest in companies that violate your deepest values? Robin John, CEO of Eventide Asset Management, refused to accept that trade-off and built a different path—one where capital flows toward companies that actually make the world better. In this raw conversation about his new book "The Good Investor," discover why the question isn't just what you won't invest in, but what you should be rooting for every single day.

With the US credit rating downgraded and tariffs reshaping global trade, markets are sending mixed signals about what comes next. Hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman welcome Matt Monson, Partner of Public Equity at Sovereign's Capital, to break down why the Magnificent Seven's dominance might be masking hidden risks in your portfolio and how massive AI investments from Middle Eastern partners could reshape America's economic future. From the Federal Reserve's impossible position to the real impact of trade uncertainty on Main Street businesses, this episode cuts through the noise to reveal what investors actually need to know.

When Brent Beshore penned his annual letter reflecting on lives disassembling around him, he never expected it would resonate so deeply with business leaders and investors across the country. His invitation to step into "nothing to fear, nothing to hide" relationships offers a refreshing counterpoint to the isolation that often accompanies success in today's achievement-oriented culture. Through his 30-year investment horizon at Permanent Equity, Beshore demonstrates how faith-informed patience might just produce better returns—both financially and humanly—than the standard "buy, lever, strip and flip" model.

ETF specialist for Praxis Investment Management Deirdre Gibson joins hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman in this month's Marks on the Markets. The team tackles the market impact of Trump's sweeping tariffs and reveal the surprising gap between what investors want and what advisors deliver. Gibson unpacks how Jesus' engagement with sinners offers Christians a blueprint for transforming companies through investment rather than simply avoiding problematic industries. The conversation delivers concrete market analysis alongside practical insights on how investors can weather economic uncertainty while staying true to their values.

Can you build a thriving business while facing back-to-back life-threatening crises? Travis Penfield did exactly that, transforming his brush with death from a brain tumor and his wife's cancer battle into clarity for scaling 49 Financial to 200+ advisors. His blueprint for bridging the trillion-dollar advisor succession gap prioritizes mentorship over metrics, revealing how personal trials became his greatest business advantage. Join us for this special joint episode of the Faith Driven Investor & Entrepreneur podcast.

Veteran market strategist Bob Doll unpacks the fifth fastest market correction since WWII and what's driving today's economic uncertainty. Gain insights on tariff strategy, recession probability, and how to position your portfolio during these turbulent times. Faith Driven Investors will appreciate Bob's wisdom on markets alongside his reflections on patience and humility.

Discover how a chance meeting between a professor and student blossomed into managing 50,000 acres of premium farmland. Hear why investing in farmland with sustainable water resources offers both consistent income and long-term appreciation potential. Join Chris Morris and John Farris as they reveal how regenerative farming practices are restoring the land while delivering impressive returns for investors.

In a world where financial advice is evolving from product-driven to values-driven approaches, Kingdom Advisors CEO Rob West reveals how 2,700 Christian financial professionals are transforming the industry through biblical stewardship. With an estimated $20+ trillion in Christian wealth at stake, Wall Street firms are increasingly embracing faith-aligned investment strategies that prioritize Kingdom impact alongside returns. As Rob West reminds us, "True wisdom is not a perspective, it's a person and His name is Jesus."

Meet Brett Hagler, who transformed from a tech entrepreneur to pioneering market-based solutions for the global housing crisis through New Story. As one of the first nonprofits accepted into Y Combinator, New Story is revolutionizing how we think about affordable housing by combining philanthropy, technology, and investment capital to create sustainable homeownership opportunities in Latin America. Learn how New Story achieved a 100% repayment rate on their housing projects while delivering both strong financial returns and life-changing social impact for thousands of families.