Podcast appearances and mentions of faith driven investor

What does it look like to build a company—and a life—rooted in both purpose and profit? In this episode of Purpose & Profit Podcast, we sit down with William Norvell, a top 1% podcaster, investor, and trusted advisor to faith-driven entrepreneurs. William brings a wealth of experience, from co-founding Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor, to his current work with Forte, a company on a mission to democratize mental health in the workplace.With an MBA from Stanford and a unique journey that spans investment banking, private equity, and startup leadership, William offers a candid, wisdom-filled conversation about faith, business, and the complex human decisions leaders must make. Whether you're a mission-minded entrepreneur or nonprofit leader looking to create sustainable impact, this episode is full of practical insights and vision for a better future.You'll Learn:How William's journey—from Alabama to Stanford—shaped his views on leadership, purpose, and wealth.Why values-based investing is more than a trend, and how to align your portfolio with your convictions.The origin story of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and the gap it sought to fill in the faith and business world.Why William believes nonprofit CEOs have one of the toughest jobs, and how financial sustainability can shift the paradigm.What it means to run a Public Benefit Corporation and how that changes decisions from the boardroom to the break room.A raw take on early team dynamics and how to handle tough leadership decisions with both grace and clarity.A bold vision for the future, where businesses are inherently purposeful and nonprofits are free from constant fundraising.Discover more episodes of Purpose & Profit Podcast here. Get to know your co-hosts, Dave Raley and Carly Berna.Purpose & Profit Podcast is brought to you by:VIRTUOUSFAITHSEARCH PARTNERSIMAGO CONSULTINGAVID AIDICKERSONBAKKERSHARESYNERGYSpecial thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.

In this May 2025 episode of Faith Driven Investor, hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman welcome Deirdre Gibson, ETF Specialist and National Sales Director at Praxis Investment Management, for a wide-ranging discussion on faith-driven investing and current market conditions.Episode Highlights:Understanding ETFs vs. Mutual Funds (2:31-4:42)Gibson explains the structural differences between ETFs and mutual fundsKey advantages of ETFs: tax benefits, liquidity, transparency, and lower minimum investmentsHow ETF structure makes diversified investing more accessible to everyday peopleJesus as a Model for Engagement (7:39-12:03)Gibson shares insights from her Kingdom Advisors conference presentationExamines how Jesus engaged with sinners rather than avoiding themApplies this model to faith-driven investing: avoid, seek, engage frameworkMakes the case for strategic engagement with companies rather than only screening them outThe "Sullivan Principles" and Christian Influence (12:03-15:19)Coleman discusses how the Episcopal Church's 1971 engagement with GM over apartheid led to industry-wide changeHow Christians can use capital ownership to influence corporate behaviorThe missed opportunity when Christians only avoid rather than engageResearch on Faith-Aligned Investing (20:50-24:24)Praxis research reveals significant gap between investor desires and advisor actions70-85% of investors want values-aligned options while only 9% of advisors initiate these conversationsEvidence that clients are making investments outside advisor relationships when values-alignment isn't offeredTariffs and Market Analysis (29:01-41:42)Comprehensive breakdown of the Trump administration's tariff strategy and goalsAnalysis of four key administration objectives: reducing trade deficits, leveling playing fields, securing critical supply chains, and changing allies' position toward ChinaColeman's five-point framework for achieving a "soft landing" through modest and reciprocal tariffsMarket Outlook and Behavioral Finance (42:11-47:05)Disconnect between resilient economic data and fearful consumer/investor sentimentThe phenomenon of "home bias" in investment portfoliosThe importance of maintaining business confidence to avoid recession despite uncertaintyClosing Thoughts on Human Dignity in Economics (48:33-53:19)Discussion of valuing human contributions beyond productive capacityFaith perspective on economic disruption from AI and technology advancementBiblical frameworks for approaching economic uncertainty with confidence

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, hosts Richard Cunningham and Luke Roush welcome Chris Morris and John Farris, founders of LandFund Partners, to discuss their journey from a college classroom to managing 50,000 acres of farmland in the Mid-South.Episode Highlights:The divine intervention that brought John and Chris together at Center College in KentuckyHow a single idea to buy 100 acres evolved into a strategy for acquiring thousands of acresWhy the Mississippi alluvial aquifer makes the Mid-South an attractive region for farmland investmentThe price convergence thesis between Mid-South and Midwest farmland (currently 8,000 vs 15,000 per acre)How LandFund Partners differentiates itself through regenerative farming practices on 100% of their propertiesThe implementation of cover crops and no-till farming to restore soil healthThe three-year timeframe to see results from regenerative practices in the Mid-SouthHow building regional "pods" of farmland creates greater value than the sum of individual parcelsThe importance of being good stewards of both the land and community relationshipsFarmland as an inflation hedge and "gold with a coupon" that generates consistent cash flowThe long-term appreciation potential of farmland (5.2% annually since WWII, 6.2% in their region)Connect with LandFund Partners: Visit landfundpartners.com to learn more about their farmland investment strategy and regenerative approach to agriculture.

In this episode of Faith Driven Investor, we dive deep with Brett Hagler, founder and CEO of New Story, a groundbreaking organization that's reimagining solutions to the global housing crisis. Brett shares his remarkable journey from a successful tech entrepreneur to launching New Story, which has become a pioneer in innovative housing solutions, including their revolutionary work with 3D-printed homes.The conversation explores how New Story is leveraging technology and entrepreneurial thinking to create sustainable housing solutions in developing nations. Brett discusses the challenges and opportunities of operating at the intersection of faith, innovation, and social impact, while sharing powerful stories of lives transformed through their work.Key topics include:The genesis of New Story and Brett's calling to tackle the global housing crisisHow faith informs New Story's approach to innovation and community developmentThe role of technology in creating scalable housing solutionsBuilding sustainable funding models that combine philanthropy with innovationLessons learned from working in developing nationsThe importance of dignity and community in housing solutionsHow faith-driven investors can participate in transformative housing initiativesThis episode offers valuable insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in how faith-driven innovation can create lasting social impact while building God's kingdom through practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Register for the 2025 FDI Conference at: faithdriveninvestorconference.org/Introduction to guests Suzanne Daniel (Pilgrim Foundation) and Dana Wichterman (Impact Foundation), both speakers at the upcoming Global Faith Driven Investor Conference on February 7th, 2025Discussion of their personal journeys: Suzanne's transformation from traditional grant-making to impact investing, sparked by a pivotal experience with a Haiti-based enterpriseDana's initial resistance to faith-aligned investing and her eventual embrace of integrating faith with investment decisionsExploration of the three key approaches to solving world problems: building, investing, and giving How Pilgrim Foundation balances all three approachesThe role of charitable capital in catalyzing transformational businessesInsights on family stewardship: Suzanne's experience discussing money and inheritance with transparencyThe upcoming book "Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money with Your Faith" by Dana and Bill WichtermanCurrent state of faith-driven investing: Progress in available investment options and advisory servicesNeed for more accessible options for non-accredited investorsImportance of developing spiritual metrics and standardized measurement frameworksDetails about the Global Faith Driven Investor Conference: Date: February 7th, 2025Theme: Courageous CapitalFeatured speakers including Jeremy Lin122+ global watch partiesRegistration available at Faith Driven Investor website

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

Show Notes:The evolution and impact of Faith Driven Investor's first standalone conference in 2024Why wealth isolates and how FDI is creating safe spaces for high-capacity investorsInside look at FDI+ launch weekends and the movement's expansion plans for 2025The three personas showing up to FDI: the intimidated, the scaling entrepreneurs, and the teachersKey partnerships forming with Next and Blue TrustDetails 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 communitiesBehind-the-scenes look at how FDI's leadership team is structuredClosing reflections on obedience and seeing the Holy Spirit's movement in unexpected places

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 estateAnalysis revealing that churches typically only utilize their buildings 5% of the weekThe stark contrast between business and church property ownership (12% vs 84%)Development of the Open Doors model for shared church spacesThe concept of transforming church buildings into community hubs with multiple revenue streamsThe vision for democratizing faith-driven real estate investment through a Christian impact REITPersonal testimony of surrendering business plans and experiencing God's redirectionNotable Insights:Approximately $1 trillion in equity is locked in church buildings aloneCurrent church property models often burden pastors with responsibilities outside their core missionThe potential for shared spaces to create "divine collisions" and new ministry opportunitiesHow investment capital (150x larger than donation capital) can be leveraged for kingdom impactThe importance of maintaining Jesus as the central focus rather than the dream itselfFeatured 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.

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, hosts Richard Cunningham and John Coleman welcome special guest Ross Roggensack to break down the 2024 U.S. election results and explore their potential impact on the economy and markets. As President Trump begins his second term, the discussion delves into the implications of his policies on various sectors, from venture capital and private equity to foreign conflicts and inflation. The conversation also takes a introspective turn as the hosts reflect on the importance of humility and seeking God's guidance in both personal and professional life. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that combines faith, finance, and the ever-changing political landscape. Please note that the views expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Faith Driven Investor.

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. They cover topics such as the performance of the S&P 500, the dominance of big tech companies, the potential for a small cap rotation, the impact of artificial intelligence on the market, and the possibility of rate cuts and inflation. The conversation also provides insights into the current trends and dynamics in the US markets and discusses the possibility of a soft landing for the economy, with declining rates and inflation reaching a more normalized level.Brandon Pizzurro leads the investment-related lines of business within GuideStone. In this capacity, he serves as President and Chief Investment Officer of GuideStone Capital Management, LLC, the investment adviser to GuideStone Funds, and President of GuideStone Investment Services, which provides investment advisory services to nonprofit institutions. He is also an Interested Director of the Board of Directors of GuideStone Funds. Mr. Pizzurro is a member of the executive leadership team for the parent company, GuideStone, and chairs both the organization's Committee on Faith-Based Investing, which directs GuideStone's faith-based research efforts, and the Investment Management, Allocation and Risk Committee, which approves all new investments for use on the GuideStone platform. He is also a voting member of GuideStone's Institutional Portfolio Committee. 

In this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Richard sits down with Henry Kaestner and Andrew Firman about the returns, rewards, and risks involved in investing in Africa. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of investing in the continent, the importance of spiritual integration in business, and the potential for economic development in Africa. They also highlight specific examples of innovative solutions being developed by African entrepreneurs to address real problems in the region. The conversation emphasizes the need for mentorship and support for African founders and encourages faith-driven investors to consider investing in Africa.

Special Guest:Andrea Longton, Author of The Social Justice Investor: Advance Your Values While Building Wealth, Whether a Few Dollars or MillionsQuestion of the Week: Investments are often seen as an intimidating or technical topic. For people who are justice-minded, what does it mean to make financial investments that align with our values? Where would one even start if they wanted their investments to reflect their faith or values?The Social Justice Investor: Advance Your Values While Building Wealth, Whether a Few Dollars or MillionsThe Social Justice Investor is available for Pre-Order at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, and, even better, your favorite local bookstore through Bookshop.org. For a 20% discount plus free shipping, use promo code "JUSTICE" at Tertulia.com, a coop bookstore and official partner of our virtual book club.List of asset managers recommended by Faith Driven Investor. For Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website

Are you investing God's money in His way or the world's way? In this episode, Jeff and Greg discuss: The early impressions we have of our parents and other influences.Treating people well and going through the doors God opens for you.Lessons learned from a calling to Haiti.Escaping the trap of toxic charity.Creating a culture of caring.Key Takeaways: The days may be long, but the years are short.You don't have to work solely with non-profit organizations in order to do good in the world. God can also do amazing things with for-profit organizations.You can support communities in ways that hurt them, or ways that help them. People want to be part of something bigger and want to be part of helping themselves.Everything belongs to God. It is possible for us to responsibly steward God's money.  "If you really believe it is God's money, every investment changes. You should not, cannot, be just worried about financial returns." —  Greg Lernihan Episode References: When Helping Hurts by Steven Corbett and Brian FikkertToxic Charity by Robert D. LuptonCharity Detox by Robert D. LuptonEvery Good Endeavor by Timothy KellerThe Steward Investor by Donald E. SimmonsHalftime Institute: https://halftimeinstitute.org/Faith Driven Investor: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/Praxis Labs: https://www.praxislabs.org/ About Greg Lernihan:Greg is the co-founder of Convergint Technologies.  Started in the basement of a home in 2001, Convergint is now the world's largest electronic security company, with sales exceeding $2.5 billion annually and employing 10,000 colleagues globally.  Prior to starting Convergint Technologies, Greg spent 20 years at Siemens Building Technologies in various leadership roles before leaving as Sr. Vice President of North America. After a trip to Haiti and subsequent partial sale of Convergint in 2012, Greg felt the nudge of the Holy Spirit to lead a more purposeful life.  Leaving day-to-day responsibilities at Convergint in 2013, Greg and his family have focused their energies into stewarding God's capital through granting and faith-driven investing.  Greg and his wife Marybeth have been married for 40 years.  They have three married children and have been blessed with eight grandchildren. Connect with Greg Lernihan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-lernihan-aa61384b/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdvFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

In this episode Alan asks serial entrepreneur Henry Kaestner about his business journey and how he started a movement of God-honoring entrepreneurs across the world. Expect to be challenged and inspired in this one! If you are an entrepreneur make sure to check out the Faith Driven Entrepreneur book or their groups across the country   About Henry Kaestner Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven entrepreneurs, investors, funds, partners, and advisors through content, community, and connections. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the U.S. from its offices in Silicon Valley, Durham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman, of Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together the companies have grown from $0 to more than $600 million in revenue. The founding values of Bandwidth are: Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Prior to co-founding Bandwidth.com with David Morken, Henry founded Chapel Hill Brokers (a predecessor to ICAP Energy), an institutional energy derivatives broker that became the top ranked electricity broker in the country. Henry has been involved in a number of other ministries and philanthropic activities. He co-founded DurhamCares, was a founding Board Member of Praxis, and sits on a variety of business and ministry boards including Valley Christian Schools where his 3 boys attend. Go Warriors! Henry is a member of the broader Church in the Bay Area, attends Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, CA and serves as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America. Henry lives in Los Gatos with his wife Kimberley and their three sons. Connect with Henry LinkedIn Twitter Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast

They say not to bring up religion and politics at the dinner table. Throw business in there, and you have the recipe for quite a complex conversation.We tackle all three in this episode of the Faith Driven Investor podcast.We're joined by Michael Hall and Tim Hurley, two Christian leaders whose private organizations have partnered with public institutions to seek the common good in their communities. Michael does this as the VP of acquisitions for Launch Capital Partners, an impact private equity firm that welcomes refugees and internationals while promoting thriving communities through a relationship-oriented property management model and community partnerships.Tim Hurley is the executive director of the Movement Foundation, which is the philanthropic vessel for Movement Mortgage to pour profits back into their communities. The organization focuses on funding much-needed infrastructure, education and support to underserved areas in the U.S. and around the world.The two join us today to talk about how Christian organizations can partner with the government to advance the common good while sustaining profitable returns for their stakeholders

Sue Alice Sauthoff serves as the Vice President of Operations for Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. She is passionate about connecting people to each other and equipping them for their God-given calling. Throughout her career, Sue Alice has worked to build and ignite teams in the non-profit, corporate, and education sectors, creating innovative training to catalyze growth. Prior to joining the Faith Driven team, Sue Alice spent 5 years as a strategist and training manager with Samaritan's Purse, building and equipping volunteer leaders and teams around the globe. As a consultant, Sue Alice has also worked with Mexico's Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos, CoreCivic, and McGraw Hill. After graduating from Baylor University, she enjoyed seven years teaching Spanish and coaching middle school soccer while pursuing graduate studies in education and biblical studies. On the weekends, Sue Alice can be found hiking, paddle boarding, and chasing waterfalls in the mountains of North Carolina with her husband and two daughters while hopelessly searching for real Tex-Mex. For more information go to: www.marcyllecombs.com

For this episode, Ben has a fascinating conversation with Henry Kaestner about how he knew he was an entrepreneur, why he started faith-driven entrepreneur, and the power of partnership. Henry Is a co-founder and partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley, Washington DC and Jakarta, Indonesia. Henry also was a co-founder and CEO of Bandwidth. And he co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries.

Can finances lead to a more loving world?Former NBA star Jeremy Lin and his business partner, Robert Kim believe so. The two of them, along with Patricia Sun, lead JLIN LLC, an organization dedicated to redefining love through entrepreneurship and investing. In this special episode of Faith Driven Investor, Jeremy and Robert join Henry Kaestner and Faith Driven Entrepreneur Africa host, Wen Li Lim, for a compelling conversation about their passion to use capital for good and why they chose investing over philanthropy.You can also hear more about Jeremy's entrepreneurial efforts on the most recent episode Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast. Don't forget to follow both shows on your favorite podcast streaming platform.

FTX has fallen, taking the ‘King of Crypto' with him. Breaux Walker, Fintech Crypto Investment Banker, and Jake Thomsen, Partner at Sovereign's Capital join the podcast to talk about what the fall of the FTX empire means for the world of cryptocurrencies. Breaux and Jake dive into risk, regulation, venture capitalists, and tokenomics in this timely episode. They also tackle questions like: how can Faith Driven Investors think about crypto? What are global problems that blockchain technology is uniquely positioned to address? And what does it look like to be a person who seeks to love and serve in a place that has been defined by greed, and naivete?Tune in to hear more, and don't forget to subscribe for more insight from Christian investors.Faith Driven Investor is dedicated to helping Christ-following investors, fund managers, and financial advisors proactively look for ways to use capital to impact the world for God's glory. Get connected to other like like-minded investors at faithdriveninvestor.org

Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He is a guest on the #GodmanOnLeadership Podcast to share insights on his faith and entrepreneurial success. ------- Godman Akinlabi is the Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, Nigeria. He is also a thought leader, leadership, relationship expert, and life coach. He will be delivering a transformational and inspirational message. You can also listen here: https://GodmanAkinlabi.podbean.com Thank you for your generosity! To give, visit https://elevationng.org/giving ​

In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Alan, and Henry discuss: Building businesses with thriving employees in a faith-driven movement. Living your faith without playing small in business and investment.Being fully activated in faith and with God. Bringing the right people along with you on the journey.   Key Takeaways: One of the greatest things you can do is provide someone with a job where they can thrive, innovate, and discover the joy of generosity. Funds can grow incredibly quickly when built on Biblical principles and help other like-minded businesses thrive. If your children know your faith story, they will better understand God's glory and understand their Savior and be able to build their own faith story. Lean into the joy of generosity and doing so in the community. Living God's truth and God's way is not done by the sole individual.   "Business can be run really well, not at the expensive of Biblical values, but because of them." —  Henry Kaestner About Henry Kaestner: Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith-driven entrepreneurs, investors, funds, partners, and advisors through content, community, and connections.Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the U.S. from its offices in Silicon Valley, Durham, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman, of Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together the companies have grown from $0 to more than $600 million in revenue. The founding values of Bandwidth are: Faith, Family, Work, and Fitness (in that order). Prior to co-founding Bandwidth.com with David Morken, Henry founded Chapel Hill Brokers (a predecessor to ICAP Energy), an institutional energy derivatives broker that became the top-ranked electricity broker in the country.Henry has been involved in a number of other ministries and philanthropic activities. He co-founded DurhamCares, was a founding Board Member of Praxis, and sits on a variety of business and ministry boards including Valley Christian Schools where his 3 boys attend. Go Warriors!Henry is a member of the broader Church in the Bay Area, attends Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, CA, and serves as an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America. Henry lives in Los Gatos with his wife Kimberley and their three sons. Connect with Henry Kaestner:Website: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/Website: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkaestner/Twitter: https://twitter.com/henrykaestner  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Henry Kaestner, co-founder of Sovereign's Capital and Faith Driven Investor, and Ron Blue, founder and president of Ronald Blue Co. Our conversation focuses on the recently released book “Faith Driven Investing: Every Investment Has an Impact. What's Yours?” This global movement is all about investing in human flourishing and driving capital into initiatives that stand for something significant. Put the collective words in the palm of your hands. If you haven't downloaded the book yet, click here. Get a free copy if you're one of the first 200 to register now for a Faith Driven Investor Foundation Group launching in January 2023. 

Henry Kaestner cofounded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith-driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through content and community.  Henry is also a co-founder and partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith-driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the United States from its offices in Silicon Valley; Washington, DC; and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to cofounding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was cofounder, CEO, and then chairman of Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together, those companies have grown from $0 to more than $400 million in revenue. The founding values of Bandwidth are faith, family, work, and fitness (in that order). Prior to cofounding Bandwidth with David Morken, Henry founded Chapel Hill Brokers (a predecessor to ICAP Energy), an institutional energy derivatives broker that became the top-ranked electricity broker in the country. Henry has been involved in a number of other ministries and philanthropic activities. He cofounded DurhamCares, was a founding board member of Praxis, and sits on a variety of business and ministry boards, including Valley Christian Schools, where his three boys attend.  Henry is a member of the broader church in the Bay Area, attends Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, and serves as an elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Henry lives in Los Gatos with his wife, Kimberley, and their three sons. You can follow his work at https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org/ and follow his adventures on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkaestner/ and buy his books online.  

In this episode of Pivot By Faith, Autumn Hanline discusses her journey into her career and her mission of spreading the Word of God through Jesus Christ. She is the Director of Community at Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Investor, an organization dedicated to spreading the gospel and supporting entrepreneurs through providing a number of services, programs and resources. Hear her story of faith and helping others while reaching her own goals through her pivot in her career plans and focus.Visit denisenixon.com for more information about the podcast guests and to sign up for notifications on upcoming podcasts.Additional Information about the Guest:Websites: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org; https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnehanline/Podcast: https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/FaithDrivenEntInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithdrivenentrepreneur/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAoTNjO6WV8Y1pv44GCcQdAMusic:Spanish Beach: Music by SergeQuadrado from PixabayLofi Hip Hop: Music by Coma-Media from PixabayIrreducible: Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay

In this episode recorded for the Faith Driven Investor podcast, Tsitsi Masiyiwa asks the question: “How are we using the platform that God has given us to influence decision-makers and our communities to do good?” She talks about the value of catalytic capital—a patient, flexible, and risk-tolerant form of financing that sometimes accepts lower returns to accommodate the economics of high-impact organizations that are profitable but not profit-maximizing. Tsitsi draws on her years of experience in philanthropy and as a social entrepreneur to inspire Christ-centered entrepreneurs and investors to leverage their capital to solve global challenges.

Henry Kaestner, shares wisdom and advise from his incredible depth of experience in business and ministry. This episode feels like a pep talk for walking your faith out in the work place. Listen for Henry's advise and keys for faithfulness.  About Our Guest: Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through... Read more

Today's guest on The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast is Henry Kaestner, Managing Principal of Sovereign's Capital and a Founder of non-profit ministries Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares what he has learned (and is currently learning) behind the scenes as he and his team carry out the vision and mission of the movements God has called him to. Whether you are a leader of a non-profit organization/ministry or business, listen in for the powerful and valuable nuggets he shares centered around leadership and stewarding culture and team.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1085/29 1 Thessalonians 5:11 reads, Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. That's a call to action that we take very seriously on this program. That's why MoneyWise exists, to equip you to manage money according to God's financial principles. On today's program we'll give a report on how we're doing. Our purpose at MoneyWise is to help people learn and apply biblical wisdom to their financial decisions. With over 2,000 verses on money and possessions, God has provided us incredible wisdom to manage money. MoneyWise Media is built on the radio ministry of Larry Burkett and Howard Dayton, giving us the unique opportunity to educate millions of listeners each year with the wisdom and truth of God's financial principles. RADIO PODCASTS So first, let's look at our audio content. That includes MoneyWise radio programs, MoneyWise Live on the Moody Network, and the syndicated MoneyWise and MoneyWise Minute. These are the most listened to programs on biblical money management anywhere. One million radio listeners tune in weekly on more than 1700 Christian radio outlets and our podcast had 900,000 streams in 2020, and those numbers continue to grow. But beyond our radio outreach, we also provide tools and resources to help people actually apply the Bible's wisdom in their personal finances. WRITTEN CONTENT We offer written content by the leading authors in Christian finance. In addition to our ownMoneyWise articles, we havecontentfrom Gospel Patrons, Compass Finances God's Way, Christian Stewardship Network, Faith Driven Investor, Ron Blue Institute, Generous Giving, and Art Rainer. WEBSITE AND APP TheMoneyWise websiteandmobile appare now the premier destinations for the best content in biblical money management with over 10,000 views per month. Videos, podcasts, and articles are curated for users to help them take the next step on their stewardship journey. We're especially encouraged by the response to the MoneyWise app. It's an innovative money management tool that's now helping over 20,000 people apply biblical principles to their daily financial decisions. The app is available on web, iOS, and Android and can securely connect to over 12,000 financial institutions, providing unique insights and reports to ensure they are being wise stewards. It offers three unique money management systems, including a digital envelope system. This is a modern version of the classic cash envelope system, a monthly spending plan to show your progress and a tracking system that easily categorizes your income and expenses. ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE But we never want to lose sight of the human connection. MoneyWise offers a vibrant community of stewards for encouragement. Also, ourCertified Kingdom Advisor professionals and trainedMoneyWise coachesare always there to guide stewards in implementing biblical financial wisdom. Listeners and users have access to trained biblical financial coaches offering one-on-one and group coaching. More than 50 coaches have answered more than 3,000 questions in the last year, and are now moderating our Community Forum providing answers and encouragement to users on the web and in our mobile app. There's also the MoneyWise Community Forum, a digital gathering place for stewards to ask questions, share a tip, or connect with others on the journey to align their financial decisions with their faith. Finally, MoneyWise Media's parent ministry, Kingdom Advisors, has granted the Certified Kingdom Advisor designation to more than 1,500 financial professionals who have met high standards in experience, character, and training in delivering advice that aligns with the values and priorities of Christians. We hope you'll take advantage of all these resources. It's an honor and a pleasure to provide them to you as we all seek to wisely manage God's resources. LISTENER QUESTIONS On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions: ●Should you sell an investment property or take money from other investments in order to pay down the principal on your primary home? ●When does it make sense to re-amortize a mortgage? ●After paying off student loans, should you start saving for retirement or for a house? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000 or email them toQuestions@MoneyWise.org. Also, visit our website atMoneyWise.orgwhere you can connect with a MoneyWise Coach, join the MoneyWise Community, and even download the free MoneyWise app. Like and Follow us on Facebook atMoneyWise Mediafor videos and the very latest discussion!Remember that it's your prayerful and financial support that keeps MoneyWise on the air. Help us continue this outreach by clicking theDonate tab on our websiteor in our app.

This week on the Crown Stewardship Podcast, we welcome Henry Kaestner, with Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares the origin story of his organization and how God has transformed all aspects of his life - career, family, and health. You'll also hear about Henry's near-death experience and how God used it as a way to share his faith. You won't want to miss this edifying episode!

How do you honor the Lord with your decisions when there is no cash for payroll? Christian business owners face this type of decision regularly and in this episode of True North Business, Bobby Albert talks with Henry Kaestner who faced this and other ethical dilemmas on the way to becoming one of the fastest growing businesses in the country. Near the end of this episode, my guest mentions a free offer for you. The link to follow is: https://glose.com/o/faith-driven-entrepreneur-entrepreneurs About my guest: Henry Kaestner co-founded the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and has been a catalyst behind both movements. He and his team seek to serve faith driven investors, funds, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through content, community, and connections. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the US from its offices in Silicon Valley, Washington DC and Jakarta, Indonesia. Prior to co-founding Sovereign's Capital, Henry was Co-founder and previous CEO, and then Chairman, of Bandwidth (NASDAQ:BAND) and its sister company, Republic Wireless (which spun out of Bandwidth in 2016). Together the companies have grown from $0 to more than $400 million in revenue. About the host: Following a successful career as CEO, Bobby sold his business to a publicly-traded company.  In what he calls his "second half of life", Bobby seeks to pour Biblically-based principles into growth-minded business leaders.   Through Values-Driven Leadership, Bobby serves as an Executive Coach and Training Consultant for organizations.  He shares many of his principles and practices through a weekly blog, the True North Business podcast, and through three books he has authored: Principled Profits: Outward Success Is an Inside Job, True North Business: A Leader's Guide to Extraordinary Growth and Impact, and The Freedom Paradox: Is Unbridled Freedom Dividing America?   Find out more at BobbyAlbert.com

This bonus episode of the podcast brings us the insight of Henry Kaestner. Based in the Bay Area of California, Henry is the Co-Founder of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor ministries, and together with his team seeks to serve faith driven investors, funders, partners, advisors, and entrepreneurs through content and community. Henry is also a Co-Founder and Partner at Sovereign's Capital, a private equity and venture capital management company that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in South East Asia and the US. Prior to this, he was instrumental in the establishment of NASDAQ company Bandwidth and its sister company, Republic Wireless, which share the founding values of Faith, Family, Work and Fitness (in that order). Henry has been involved in a number of other ministries and philanthropic activities including DurhamCares and Praxis, and sits on a variety of business and ministry boards (including the board of Generosity Path). So he is the ideal podcast guest to join J.Paul and Daryl in conversation about entrepreneurial generosity, as we round off Season 3.

About Vip: Besides having a really cool name, Vip Vipperman is a cool guy with a great story. This conversation would have fit will within the “Iron Sharpening Iron” series because I definitely came away sharper. Enjoy the conversation! Vip Vipperman is an investment professional and relationship manager who has developed a global network of […]

After several years of success on Wall Street, Henry Kaestner had everything he needed to be happy—or so he thought. He felt an emptiness deep inside his soul, yet no person or thing could fill it. In this exclusive bonus episode, Henry shares how his journey to faith transformed his life and brought true meaning and purpose to his work as an entrepreneur.Plus, Henry chats about living generously and his vision to see Christ followers spark a culture of radical generosity in the Bay Area.Henry Kaestner is a co-founder and partner at Sovereign's Capital, a co-founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor, and the founder of Generosity Bay Area. He also co-founded Bandwidth and previously served as the CEO and chairman.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESSimon Sinek, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action”: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_actionCONNECT WITH HENRY KAESTNERLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkaestnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/henrykaestner

Not every Faith Driven Investor is called to a Christian-based investing fund or job. In fact, many of the people listening to this podcast work in secular markets, which is exactly why we talked to Andrew Manton today.Andrew is the Portfolio Manager for the Shelton International Select Equity strategy. We had an interesting conversation with him about how he is operating in a non-Christian company but is now evangelizing the firm and the salespeople based on how he is managing his fund. Today, you'll hear him describe how rather than joining a Christian-specific fund, he sees his current work as an opportunity to live out his faith.

If you’ve been following this podcast for a while, you likely know that last year we had our first ever Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor conferences that included guests like Andy Crouch, Jewel Burks Solomon, Chip Ingram, Lecrae, Phil Vischer, Jessica Kim, and many more. Thousands of you attended, making it one of the most encouraging days since the start of the FDE and FDI movements. Well, if you missed last year’s event, don’t worry. Because we’re doing it again. Today’s episode is all about what you can look forward to at this year’s event, and the unique twist that’s going to make 2021 even better…

If you've been following this podcast for a while, you likely know that last year we had our first ever Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor conferences that included guests like Andy Crouch, Jewel Burks Solomon, Chip Ingram, Lecrae, Phil Vischer, Jessica Kim, and many more. Thousands of you attended, making it one of the most encouraging days since the start of the FDE and FDI movements. Well, if you missed last year's event, don't worry. Because we're doing it again. Today's episode is all about what you can look forward to at this year's event, and the unique twist that's going to make 2021 even better…

Today’s guest on The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast is Henry Kaestner, Managing Principal of Sovereign's Capital and a Founder of Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor. Henry shares about what it means for him to do business with God as he selects and stewards investments and strategic partnerships with companies and entrepreneurs that are rooted in Christ.  He also discusses the importance of learning to be faithful vs. willful.

Many people have investments, but do you know the impact of your investment? On this episode, we hear from Vip what they are doing over at Faith Driven Investor to help people become better stewards of their investments. Believing that God owns everything & entrusts people to be stewards of the wealth enables people to look beyond the investment to see the long term impact of their investment on the world while also coming alongside innovative entrepreneurs who are doing amazing work around the world. Learn more about them at www.faithdriveninvestor.org   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Henry Kaestner, founder of Sovereign's Capital and host of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast. Sovereign's Capital "invests in two market segments: profitable, lower middle market companies (with $10 million to $100 million in revenue, and $2.5 million to $10 million in owner earnings) and promising, early-stage technology companies (with $500,000 to $5 million in annual recurring revenue)." In our conversation, we covered: - The Bandwidth.com story and Henry's years as CEO and Chairman - The culture at Bandwidth ($BAND) and how it was defined from the start - The incentives behind venture capital investment - Buying customers (and burning cash) vs. delighting customers (and keeping them) - Debt vs. equity for founders - Convertible debt and SAFE's - Henry's work and drive behind the Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Faith Driven Investor organizations - The launch of the Faith Driven Investor marketplace - The power of surrounding yourself with friends who will speak wisdom into your life - Henry's business idea to reinvent the collectibles industry using cloud labor and computer vision to grade collectibles and sell them over a marketplace platform --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-circle-of-competence/support