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This is Part 10 of Steve Coughran's book Cash Flow. Steve unpacks the sixth lever of cash flow: risk. He explains how uncertainty lowers valuation multiples and raises the cost of capital, the biggest risks that scare investors, and the steps business owners can take to de-risk their company and build more stable, predictable cash flow.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com

欢迎收听雪球出品的财经有深度，雪球，国内领先的集投资交流交易一体的综合财富管理平台，聪明的投资者都在这里。今天分享的内容叫2025年中报季“后日谈”，来自许舒。今年繁忙的中报季已落下帷幕，我所持有的公司就本身业绩而言基本都符合预期，少数优等生超出了预期，就股价表现而言则远比微观财务数据和当前的宏观经济数据更积极。虽然本轮中国要实现真正的经济复苏还差临门一脚，最近7～8月份的房地产和居民消费甚至又观测到出现了新一轮的走弱，但正如巴菲特的一句名言所说：“等你听到杜鹃鸟鸣叫时，春天都已经快要过去了。”所以在金融市场向来都是预期先行，事实都是后验的。最近两三个月我几乎每周甚至每一天的净值都在创新高，截至此刻我今年的收益率已经超过40%，跑赢了港股、A股的一切主流宽基指数、行业指数和风格指数，甚至跑赢了当前最炙手可热的中证半导体指数。这是我在仅有8成左右股票仓位，且完全没去凑热闹炒AI、炒创新药、炒新消费，再加上年初我的第一大持仓中海油严重拖后腿的诸多不利情况下实现的。回想我至今的人生，可以说是运交华盖、四处碰壁，被人误解和拒绝早已如同家常便饭。但不得不说，有时候就连我自己都低估了我自己。在过去几年漫长的熊市中持续赚钱，做出大量超额收益倒也罢了，今年由熊转牛还能继续跑出阿尔法，换做是十年前的我，应该是做不到的，今年我的超预期表现说明我也在不断进化。如今的我和过去的我的最大区别，就是不再只低头看微观财务，还要抬头看行业中观和眺望整体的宏观。今天这篇“后日谈”主要也是为了把我最新的“宏观-中观-微观”的综合投资体系再次梳理总结一下。首先，宏观并非不可预测，而是可以被直观地拆解成“增长”、“通胀”和“货政&财政”三大要素，分别选取采购经理指数，生产者物价指数和消费者物价指数和M1作为观测指标。宏观周期的研判并不难，当你把采购经理指数等前述指标绘成曲线图时，何处是底，何处是顶，何处由衰退进入复苏，何处又由繁荣向下坠落，基本上一目了然。宏观周期的判断非常看重经验归纳而不必刻意寻求逻辑演绎，比如本轮衰退通缩最深处的2023年7-8月，采购经理指数跌落至了45-46，消费者物价指数下行来到了-5.7%，不用怀疑，这就是宏观的数量增长和名义价格的经验底部，此时你需要无脑相信它将来一定会均值回归，而不能被当时一些流行的宏大叙事和看似雄辩的逻辑给PUA了。像什么ABC呀，Anything but China、“失去的三十年”呀、甚至“百年长夜”呀，如今回头看，都付笑谈中。时至现在的2025年8月，我愈发坚信在现代“央行-商业银行”金融系统和现代“赤字-国债”财税系统的双核心驱动之下，一个大国的生产者物价指数，消费者物价指数这些核心宏观指标的均值回归是一件必然的事情，这比区区个股的微观估值由0.5 PB回归到1 PB更具有确定性。在择时层面，抄底跌到0.5 PB的个股，远不如抄底-5%的PPI可靠。现代商业银行的贷款，央行的再贷款及各种结构性基础货币投放工具说白了就是无中生有、凭空记账，现代财政的预算赤字和国债增发也是可以无限翻滚续期的。所以你会发现在这种体制下，每年的广义货币供应量M2，赤字规模和国债余额都是复利增长的，这也是股票或其他权益投资将长期获得复利增长的最底层逻辑。银行存款和债券等固收品种则不然，固收品种只有可怜巴巴的一点单利，长期看必然是为他人做嫁衣裳。所以宏观分析给予我的最大实用启示有两点：第一是大仓位择时，说得更动听一点就是以股、债为代表的大类资产配置；第二则是长期看必然要以股票或其他权益资产作为主导，才能在当今的金融和财税体系下实现较高的个人财富复利增速——比如我一直念叨的年化26%，三年翻倍，十年加零。以债券、现金、存款为代表的固收类资产只有在牛市泡沫后期或者经济已经过热，在需要宏观避险的少数时候才会进行大量配置。然后到了中观行业层面，这部分的分析就是用来校准航向标的，避免我们雾海行船乱触礁。我的核心观点就是一定要选择景气上升阶段的行业，而且只做垄断竞争以上、最好能达到寡头垄断格局的行业。接着，我们只需要选择其中市占率最高、盈利能力最强、竞争优势最显著的那个龙头公司就行。用更形象的话来说，景气不断上升则代表该行业的蛋糕越做越大，而其中最大的那家垄断寡头则必然在切蛋糕的时候能给自己分到最大、最甜美的一块。我的这两大中观筛选条件缺一不可，有的行业确实景气度急剧上升，但其中的现状却是大量竞争者们一哄而上，宁肯饿死自己，也要卷死同行，动辄就干到了产能严重过剩、全行业集体亏损的地步，请问这样的行业景气度上升又有什么意义呢？另一种情形则是行业整体日薄西山，气息奄奄，需求逐年萎缩，虽然鲜有新进入的竞争对手，但该行业现存的垄断寡头们都是一片暮气沉沉的景象，这样的行业也是要坚决避开的。对行业景气度周期的判断一般看四大周期，分别是康波周期、库兹涅茨周期、朱格拉周期和基钦周期，我在今年年初的那篇《大年初五迎财神——四周期叠加视角下的中国经济展望报告》中曾有详细介绍。康波周期太漫长，主要用于讲故事画大饼；库兹涅茨周期早已被现代的居民房贷严重干扰，还不如直接分析居民的债务周期，所以在实操层面我一般采用朱格拉周期和基钦周期来做判断。朱格拉周期直接看该行业的产能利用率就可以了，目前中国的规上工业企业平均产能利用率是73%左右，我挑选的行业的产能利用率都在85%以上，甚至大多都是95%以上接近满产。低于73%这个全国平均值的行业，我直白地说那就是产能过剩，我不建议在过剩的行业中去参与内卷、博弈困境反转。至于基钦周期即库存周期的判断，我也曾反复进行过论述，今天高度概括起来说，就是要在该行业“被动去库”的末期进入到“主动补库”初期的底部拐点时大胆介入，在“被动补库”的尾声看到“主动去库”的苗头已显露的时候要赶紧提桶跑路。根据我的多年经验，朱格拉周期和基钦周期才更具有实用价值。对行业竞争格局的判断则更容易了，直接看该行业的前几名的集中度或市场占有率就可以了。我的基本要求是行业集中度要至少能达到50%以上，占据该行业的半壁江山，最好是整个细分行业干脆就由两三家寡头瓜分。投资的根本目标就是为了实现财富的复利增长，那么如何才能最大概率地实现复利增长呢？我的答案就是：拥抱垄断、远离竞争，不论是多年的自由竞争到最后形成的市场垄断，还是特许经营权赋予的行政垄断都是可行的。特别再提醒一点就是当买行政垄断的公司时，我建议避免出厂价格受到严格管制的行业。好不容易都获得垄断牌照了，结果还不让企业的终端售价跟随生产成本的上升而涨价，那岂不是白垄断了？总之只有当一家公司具备了坚不可摧的垄断优势，才能高壁深垒，割据一方，它每年的收入、利润、现金流和股息分红就会自然实现复利增长。反之，如果整条街都是竞争对手，就像街上随处可见的奶茶店、餐饮店、服装店一样，随便什么人都可以来抢走你的订单、抢走你的客户，这样的生意每年能存活下来就已经够辛苦了，就不要再奢谈什么长期复利增长了。综上，中观行业层面达不到我的要求的公司，其他方面比如它的微观财务数据再好，我也不感兴趣。最后来到了微观财务的环节，我相信关注我的网友大多都是身经百战的老江湖，并不需要我来班门弄斧。所以这部分我会写得更简洁一些，主要只为照顾新加关注的年轻网友。高度总结起来我主要看三点：1.坚如磐石的资产负债表；2.“含金量”高的利润表，最好是能产生大量的自由现金流；3.以及长期可持续的股息分红和回购。对于第一点资产负债表来说，我最看重债务权益比，我一般不愿意财务权益比超过70%的股票，超过100%则会坚决回避。公司金融领域的大量统计数据归纳表明，最佳的D/E Ratio应在35%左右，此时公司的加权平均资本成本WACC最低，整体处于最优的资本配置状态。对于第二点利润表来说，公司长期以来的净利润要和经营现金流净额基本相匹配才行，这是我的基本要求。对于1 PB以上的个股来说，我不仅要求经营现金流，还必需要求自由现金流才行。对于1 PB以下的破净股来说，就不必那么严格了。然后，10倍市盈率或者10倍的市值/自由现金流估值倍数，就是未来零增长假设下的合理估值，我对所有持仓股票的买点均在10倍估值乘数以下。而零增长假设下的价值股的一旦静态估值超过15倍，或者具有一定增长潜力的成长股的静态估值超过20倍，我是压根儿不会去看的，宁肯错过，也不愿犯错。最后对于股息分红和回购来说，一家公司的利润分配率如果能长期保持在30%以上我就满意了。我并不片面追求过高的利润分配率，因为公司毕竟还要进行各项资本支出或寻求股权并购机会以获得未来中长期的增长，或者需要补充营运资本以增加中短期的经营韧性和抗风险的能力。股票之所以是一种长期复利增长的投资工具，不仅在于你每年收到的股息分红可以进行复投，还在于公司存留在体内的“存留收益”也会进行“再投资”以图实现未来的增长——比如花钱去新建工厂、安装新生产设备、采购新的原材料库存、招聘和培训新的员工、拓展新的销售渠道。在股息分红复投和公司体内“存留收益”再投资的双重复利增长曲线的作用下，一旦选股成功，长期回报率必将远超债券、存款等固收品种以及黄金。况且，能做到10年20年分红比例都维持在30%以上的公司，已经是凤毛麟角了，没有必要苛求更多。综上在微观财务层面，70%以下的债务股权比，10倍的市盈率或者自由现金流估值倍数，以及30%以上的利润分配率，就是我多年来在实操层面用于快速筛选个股的三大指标，希望能对看到的网友带来一点实际帮助。现在的我每天早上一睁眼，大脑就会自动把持仓股票先从“宏观-中观-微观”过一遍，然后再从“微观-中观-宏观”又过一遍。这套投资体系的最大特点就是实用、稳健和非常能够容错，是我在本轮2022到2024的衰退通缩周期中被反复毒打、经过反复思考改进后得到的最新解决方案。要知道中国本轮的衰退周期是叠加了内部的疫情封控、房地产崩盘和外部的地缘对抗、阵营割裂的一段时期，其凶险程度是史无前例的。这不是一般的衰退周期，而是动辄要预期人民币资产全部归零、中国将陷入“百年长夜”的耸人听闻的宏大叙事下的一段黑暗时期。如果我的这套投资体系连2022-2024年都能成功渡过来的话，那么今后真的就是“万水千山只等闲”了。自上而下则是凭高视下，势如劈竹；自下而上则是热刀割蜡，锐不可当。在这个上下相连的严密逻辑闭环之中，净值的逐年复利增长将会是一个自然而然的结果。最后在此基础之上建立起来的具体大类资产和个股配置比例，则是另一个大的话题了，今后有机会再聊。

This is Part 10 of Steve Coughran's book Cash Flow. In this section, Steve unpacks the sixth lever of cash flow: risk. He explains how uncertainty lowers valuation multiples and raises the cost of capital, the biggest risks that scare investors, and the steps business owners can take to de-risk their company and build more stable, predictable cash flow.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com/byfiq

No episódio #002 do videocast gas week a gente conversa com a presidente do Conselho de Usuários, Sylvie D'Apote, e o vice, Adrianno Lorenzon, sobre as expectativas para a revisão tarifaria das transportadoras de gás, sobre o plano de investimentos em gasodutos e mais. Confira! O videocast gas week da agência eixos é um programa semanal sobre o mercado de gás natural no Brasil — suprimento, infraestrutura, contratos, regulação, consumo industrial, preços e transição energética. Transmissão ao vivo toda quarta às 18h no YouTube da eixos. Depois, versão em áudio nas principais plataformas de podcast (Spotify etc.). Os representantes do Conselho de Usuários, criado há dois anos, explicam por que 2025 é o “ano-chave” dos gasodutos de transporte no Brasil. • Revisão tarifária da ANP (contratos legados TAG & NTS) • Debate entre custo histórico vs. valoração econômica da BRA • Impactos de WACC, depreciação e base de ativos nas novas tarifas • Risco de tarifaço se a demanda térmica minguar • 30 projetos no Plano Coordenado (Ecomp Japeri, Ecomp Itajuípe…) • Falta de transparência e assimetria de informações no SEI/ANP • Harmonização de contratos, código de rede e plano de contingência

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In this episode, we dive deep into the cost of equity, an essential WACC component frequently tested in investment banking interviews. You'll discover how to calculate it using CAPM and why it's crucial for valuing a company. Learn practical tips on framing your answer clearly and confidently. We walk through a real interview-style example to show best practices. Perfect for anyone preparing for finance interviews or aiming to sharpen their technicals. Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street? Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep364

In this episode, we break down how to calculate WACC, one of the most common technical questions in finance interviews. You'll learn what each component means, from the cost of equity to the after-tax cost of debt. We explain how to determine the right capital structure weights and why WACC is critical in valuation. Using a real JPMorgan HireVue example, we show you how to answer clearly and confidently. Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street? Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep363

In this episode, I walk through what a DCF is, one of the most common terms asked about in investment banking interviews. You'll learn how to project future cash flows, estimate terminal value, and determine the appropriate discount rate using WACC. I also explain how to calculate the cost of equity using CAPM, and share key strategies for structuring and delivering your answer clearly and confidently during interviews. Whether you're prepping for investment banking or just want to master DCF fundamentals, this episode has everything you need to understand the basics. Want help securing an offer from a top tier firm on Wall Street? Apply here: wallstmastermind.com/applyutm_source=podcastep361

Join guest host Brad Swail as he interviews Aaron & Ivana Silva about their efforts to pass the RESTORE Act into Texas law. They delve into the Westlake Athletic Community Center (WACC) scandal and discuss how Eanes missed a $210 million endowment opportunity. Aaron also discusses the closures of Valley View and Eanes Elementary as the district adapts to declining enrollment. The couple provides an update on the $1M defamation lawsuit against The Westlake Smear Cartel leaders.

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we dive into the evolving role of corporate treasury and explore how it can shift from a traditional cost center to a strategic business partner. Our guest, Kurt Smith, Director at Marengo Capital and Vice President of the Australian Corporate Treasury Association, shares actionable insights on how treasury teams can move beyond operational functions and start driving enterprise value. We explore how treasurers can help define risk appetite, optimize capital allocation, and influence key business decisions. From understanding the strategic importance of metrics like ROIC and WACC to navigating internal relationships and regulatory discussions, this episode is packed with practical advice for any treasury professional looking to elevate their impact.Kurt Smith draws from decades of experience in fund management, derivatives trading, and treasury consulting to explain how corporate finance teams can move upstream in the value chain. He breaks down what it means to be a strategic treasurer, how to optimize working capital through better cash conversion cycles, and why financial acumen should be embedded across treasury teams. We also discuss the state of treasury in Australia, how ACTA supports professionals through networking and education, and how treasurers can embrace AI to free up time for higher-value work.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeHow to reposition treasury from a cost center to a value-adding business partnerThe importance of aligning treasury with enterprise risk appetite and capital allocationWhy understanding ROIC and WACC is critical for measuring impactHow to improve working capital through smarter cash conversion and internal advocacyReal-world examples of building treasury influence through operational and regulatory engagementHow ACTA is raising the bar for treasury professionals in AustraliaWhere AI fits into the future of strategic treasuryEpisode Breakdown & Timestamps[00:00] – Introduction & AFP Partnership ($100 Off CTP Certification)[01:00] – Kurt Smith's Background and Role at ACTA[03:03] – What Treasury Departments Typically Focus On[04:39] – Core Treasury Functions: Cash, Risk, and Funding[06:15] – From Cost Center to Value Creation Unit[09:12] – Defining and Influencing Risk Appetite[13:36] – Operational vs. Strategic Treasury[17:28] – KPIs that Matter: ROIC, WACC, and Enterprise Risk[20:59] – Turning Treasury into a Profit Center[26:00] – Strategic Cash Flow Management & Internal Advocacy[30:37] – Case Study: Streamlining Insurance with Tech[34:51] – Cash Conversion Cycle and Working Capital Optimization[41:50] – Creating a Competitive Internal Market for Capital[46:00] – Real-Time Cost of Capital: Why Treasury Should Own It[55:00] – Treasury in Australia: Opportunities & Challenges[01:03:00] – ACTA's Role in Supporting Treasury Professionals[01:10:00] – AI, Digital Tools & the Future of Strategic Treasury[01:24:48] – Final Thoughts & How to Connect with KurtFollow our guest Kurt Smith:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-smith-phd-97053515/ Website:

How do top companies manage their cost of capital for sustainable growth? In this episode, we explore how Tesla, Amazon, and Apple optimize their Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) to make smarter financing and investment decisions.What You'll Learn:What is WACC & why it matters in corporate financeDebt vs. equity financing – How companies balance funding sourcesHow beta, credit ratings, and market conditions impact WACCReal-world case studies – How Tesla structures financing & how Apple lowers its WACCHow FP&A teams use WACC in valuation, M&A, and capital budgetingProven strategies to reduce WACC and maximize shareholder value

In this episode of Dividend Talk, we dive into the world of dividend-focused ETFs available to European investors. In the News of the Week, we explore the recent sharp decline in Greggs' share price following its trading update, despite record sales. Is this an opportunity to buy, or should investors look elsewhere? The Listener Questions segment tackles a range of intriguing topics: How to prioritise investments when building a dividend portfolio. Why many REITs show negative ROIC vs WACC differences. Expectations for organic growth in diversified dividend portfolios. A thought experiment involving a €50,000 inheritance and turnaround companies. Finally, we wrap up with stock-specific discussions, including Schneider Electric, PepsiCo, and Eaton, while addressing questions on private equity, T. Rowe Price, and Sonoco Products.

Back to full strength & this week the guys are talking: - recapping Tyler's Camp Flognaw festival (5:23) - new music from Dean Lewis, Jojo, Ice Cube, Dr Dre & Snoop & more (8:42) - Kendrick Lamar surprise drops GNX (27:09) - Lil Wayne reacts to Kendrick's song "Wacc'd Out Murals" (36:15) - J Cole drops a podcast series & releases his mixtapes on DSPs (56:00) - Future & Metro Boomin on GQ (71:09) - our weekly reading of Justin LaBoy tweets (77:49) This week's recommendations: (85:40) NAPPZ: The Christmas Charade / The 5 Year Christmas Party / Special Ops: Lioness KINO: The ABC's Of Toronto Slang Vol 1 & 2 / Cross / Kendrick Lamar - GNX (LP) NENO: Star Trek: Lower Decks Follow us! IG: www.instagram.com/notsosoftpod Twitter: twitter.com/notsosoftpod Watch us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCnF4ubm5az49-Froe0-roxg Follow the guys Neno on IG - www.instagram.com/nenorocwell/ Neno on Twitter - twitter.com/nenorocwell Nappz on IG - www.instagram.com/dasenator Nappz on Twitter - twitter.com/dasenator Nappz on Soundcloud - @dasenator Nappz on Tik Tok - tiktok.com/keepingupwithdasenator Keeping Up With Da Senator - twitch.tv/itsdasenator Kino on IG - www.instagram.com/kinotg Kino on Twitter - twitter.com/kinotg What's The Appeal?: www.youtube.com/whatstheappeal

Send us a textMastering key financial concepts is essential for driving business success. In this episode, Steve Coughran cuts through the complexity and explains the six critical concepts you need to know for maximizing free cash flow and firm value. From NOPAT and working capital to growth strategies and WACC, Steve breaks down how these drivers can transform your business. Whether you're a CEO or business leader, this episode offers clear, actionable insights to help you focus on what really matters and build long-term value. Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. Support the show

How can you tell if your business truly has a competitive advantage? It's not just about having great people or believing in your product—it's about tangible results. Learn how to identify and measure real competitive advantages by examining your return on invested capital (ROIC) and comparing it to your weighted average cost of capital (WACC). If your ROIC is significantly higher than your WACC, you might be on the path to success. Tune in for insights on building and leveraging advantages that your customers actually care about, ensuring long-term profitability and business growth.Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. Support the show

We all get angry. How quickly do you get there and what do you do with it? Most of us speak too quickly, often before we think. What if you learned to be quiet a little more often. And nearly all of us do not listen enough. What if we truly did listen twice as much as we speak? Maybe, just maybe our walk with Jesus and our relationship with others would be more fruitful, more consistent, less troublesome. We all would do well to memorize in our minds, mouths and hearts James 1:19. Especially the lines, “be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry”. Imagine how differently good it would be.Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

In today's section of our new study of the book of James, we learn that there are two desired outcomes for our lives, one from God and one from Satan. God desires to give us wonderful gifts, the real deal, life now and life eternal. Satan offers only counterfeits of the “good and perfect gifts” God offers. But guess which gifts we often choose? Satan is the master of deception, the “Father of Lies.” James offers a wonderful explanation of his strategies to ruin us, and also offers a beautiful, contrasting picture of God, the “Father of Lights” who wants to give us “every good and perfect gift.” Who's your daddy?Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

James 1:2-4.Do you have prayer requests?Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

If you laughed a bit at the title of this new series, you were not alone. And that's because you and I (and every other non-delusional person) know that perfection on human terms is not going to happen. Still, the scriptures show that we are “being perfected”—being made complete—as we, through grace and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, become more and more like Jesus. Part of that comes with age and wisdom and experience. Part of it comes because we want it to come. Most of it comes simply by the grace of God as He works His work in redeeming and re-creating us. James, the half-brother of Jesus Christ, is literally giving us a “how to” manual as it relates to living the Christian life. It's practical. It's daunting. It's certainly convicting. As we take our first overhead look today, you, too, will come to understand when I say, “James would understand.”Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

It can be almost overwhelming sometimes when we sit back and watch the world spinning ever-so-quickly toward anarchy and chaos. We see it world-wide, but we can't help but see it in our own nation, especially when we consider the corruption and/or ineptitude of leadership at the highest levels. Sometimes it feels like we don't have a chance! But if you look back through history, even to the time when Jesus came to earth, it was really much the same. Evil rulers dominated the landscape and tried their best to exert their evil wills in all directions. One was a dynasty we know as “the Herods.” Bottom line, though, is that the Herods are all gone. And even though new evil leaders will and do follow in their footsteps, their day will end. They will die and face inescapable judgment. But Jesus conquered death, and He still lives! It's good to remember history; it's good to have open eyes and see what's going on. But maybe it's better to keep our eyes on God and remember that our God reigns! He is not a God of chaos. In fact, it is out of chaos that He creates order, exactly according to His purpose. You can trust Him!Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

John 15Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using this link: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you!Want to take the next step in getting involved at Washington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone will reach out to you! https://wacconline.org/httpsconnect-cardcomrioeriyq66clduyrvf9vStay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQFind messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/mediaIf you would like to find out more about our church, visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx

The “GOING” part of the great commission is pretty clear. What's harder to come by is the answer to two HUGE little questions the great commission begs be asked: “HOW?” and “WHO?”In today's message we consider those questions, and we take a look at the life of a man God called long ago, and then sent. Maybe what this man Isaiah learned in the process can teach us. And just maybe, how he answered the questions can inspire us to do the same.Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

The question was asked of Jesus, “and who is my neighbor”? In our series entitled GOING we are reminded the importance of our taking the message of Jesus to those who need to know Him. As you go and wherever you go, may you be a good and salty neighbor to those in your circles.Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

One of Jesus' most overlooked commands is the last thing he ever said to his disciples. We are quick to obey some of his other commands, but often struggle to obey this most important one. Because of the resurrection, we have an inside track to the best news the world has ever known, yet we struggle to share it. This week, we are reminded that “Going” means obeying Jesus' command to “make disciples” “as we are going.” Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using this link: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you!Want to take the next step in getting involved at Washington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone will reach out to you! https://wacconline.org/httpsconnect-cardcomrioeriyq66clduyrvf9vStay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQFind messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/mediaIf you would like to find out more about our church, visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx

Welcome to a special (semi-) live edition of the Walk Talk Listen podcast! In this 9th episode of our special series, we're joined by Sarah Macharia of WACC. She refers to the website whomakesthenews.org in this episode, please check it out. This time, we're broadcasting directly from the heart of an impactful global event - The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68). Held from March 11 to March 22, this is the UN's most significant yearly meeting focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. This year, the gathering revolves around a critical theme: "Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective."   In this unique series, we're tweaking our usual format. Although we'll meet and interact with fascinating guests, we'll focus less on personal narratives and more on the overarching topics and insights related to this year's theme. It's an opportunity for us to dive deep into discussions that matter, highlighting the pivotal moments and conversations from CSW68.   We Want to Hear From You!   Your thoughts, feedback, and proposals for collaboration mean the world to us. Please let us know what you think about this new series. Reach out in the following ways:   Email: innovationhub@cwsglobal.org Direct Contact: Send an email to maurice@jliflc.com or reach out through our platform.   I, Maurice, will personally ensure that your interest is directed to the appropriate people at JLI. Join us in connecting with a network dedicated to fostering a better world through faith-informed development.   Stay Connected   Don't forget to like and follow the Walk Talk Listen podcast. For more updates and engaging content, follow @mauricebloem on Twitter and Instagram. Explore our work further at 100mile.org and delve into our special WTL series Enough for All, featuring the organization CWS. This live series is shorter than our regular episodes, focusing on the critical issues and personalities we encounter during CSW68.   Thank you for your support and engagement. Together, let's make a difference in the world, one conversation at a time.

We continue the thread we started last Sunday when we asked the two biggest questions of life: 1) Can we trust God? 2) WILL we trust God? There is no more teaching of God more challenging—or more ignored likely—than His command to be generous in our giving back to Him. Whether you're talking about tithing, as was commanded in the Old Testament, or the even more generous giving anticipated by the covenant of grace—it's a tall order sometimes. But when we will actually DO IT, actually trust Him with all of our stuff, some amazing things will happen that can be experienced in no other way. Join us today as we step back into a story where a “widow bit” was more than enough!Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

Usually, when it comes to giving, we begin to think in terms of percentages. While that's certainly a biblical model, it seems as though the New Testament asks more of us. Join us this week as we explore “how much” we are supposed to give, and celebrate the ways that WACC has done this already!Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using this link: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you!Want to take the next step in getting involved at Washington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone will reach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcardStay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQFind messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/mediaIf you would like to find out more about our church, visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atxUsed with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

What does being a Christian even mean? What has Christ called us to? Join us this week as we walk through Matthew 16:24Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

We all know the frustration of failing at something repeatedly because our wishes to change and efforts to change are never quite enough. In this first message in our “Growing” focus, we will look quickly at three biblical scenes in which people by themselves were not enough until God made the difference. In all three cases, part of the work to be done toward growth involves getting outside of our mediocre, comfortable and often sick complacency, and then allowing God to transform us or our situations with His power.Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

Everyone needs someone who comes alongside of them in life to encourage them along the way, someone who has their back, but also is willing to speak truth to them when needed. Not only do you need someone like Barnabas in your life, but you need to be that for someone else. May you look for opportunities to encourage someone in their walk with Jesus as you walk alongside each other.Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

This week, Jake will show us why each and every one of us needs a Paul in our lives. He will use various texts throughout the Bible to show that sometimes the most apparent embodiment of Christ is sitting right in front of you. Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

As we look at relational discipleship, it becomes clear that every Paul needs a Timothy. The question is, am I a Paul? And, if so, what does having a Timothy look like? Join us as we dive into this first look at relational discipleship, how to do it, and what is benefits are. Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

A recurring message of scripture though the stories of Advent is this: “Don't be afraid!” It seems to always be the first word from God's messengers, and with good reason! But fear is such an ever-present reality in our lives, isn't it? In a positive way our fear can keep us alive, when we are afraid of the right things. And we all know that our fears can keep us awake at night. But we may not realize that the worst side-effect of fear is that it can easily keep us from living the lives God wants us to. Before we put away all the lights of Christmas, let's be reminded of why God says so often in scripture: “You don't have to be afraid anymore!” Do you have prayer requests?Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect cardand someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atxUsed with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

One of the things that makes the Christmas story so winsome is that it involves a lot of ordinary people, people much like us. It doesn't make sense that God would do it this way. But there we are, and there they were. Mary, Joseph, cousins, shepherds, government officials, innkeepers, even an emperor—all pawns designed to be used by God to star in this very story. It's a good reminder that God is always at work, and that God's plans will be worked out through us or in spite of us—because God's plan never fails.Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

A lot of people have no idea about the true meaning of Christmas. And perhaps a lot of Christians, even though they connect Jesus with December 25th, don't fully realize themselves the depth of love and planning that went into the perfect gift. The gift of Jesus was certainly no accident on that first Christmas, having been prophesied for hundreds of years; the culmination of that gift, when the skin-covered Son of God was nailed to a cross, was not the unfortunate ending of a badly-planned campaign that God had to miraculously tweak into something grand. The cross was planned , as we are told in Revelation, when Jesus the lamb was “slain before the foundation of the world.”Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

For us, Christmas has become about exchanging gifts, and a great deal of effort and expense goes into this process. But any gift we might ever give is but a feeble echo of the greatest exchange EVER, when God wrapped Himself in a package of human skin and gave us the gift of His very presence. His gift is indescribable and inexpressible: not only did He give us His proximity, He gave us His blood. In this story, the gift is everything for a people who had nothing, and nothing to give in return, except our worship.Do you have prayer requests? Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

Jake leads us through the overarching story of the Bible and how God, since the beginning of time, has contextualized himself, ultimately through Jesus. Throughout history, the methods of God and the Church have changed, but the message stays the same. God is the great I AM. He has never changed and never will, and we can be comforted by his presence in the days to come.Do you have prayer requests?Get in touch directly with the team at WACC using thislink: https://wacconline.org/prayer-requestWe look forward to hearing from you! Want to take the next step in getting involved atWashington Avenue Christian Church? Fill out this connect card and someone willreach out to you! https://www.wacconline.org/connectcard Stay in touch by signing up for our weekly newsletter!https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/RHyLGXQ Find messages from WACC here: https://wacconline.org/media If you would like to find out more about our church,visit us at our website: https://www.wacconline.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wacc.atx/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wacc.atx/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/WashingtonAvenueChristianChurchPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-avenue-christian-church/id1502459358 Everything WACC: linktr.ee/wacc.atx Used with Permission through our CCLI Copyright License Number 1046610 and Streaming License Number CSPL109160

Another listener favorite Q&A episode, where Kristen and Jen tackle real questions submitted by our listeners.  We use these questions as teaching tools to explain concepts far beyond the scope of any individual question, so be sure to stay tuned to learn valuable insight about the world of Wall Street.  Our questions in today's episode include:1.  How does changing the WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital) impact valuation when running a DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) analysis? What are the different theories of optimal capital structure and how does this all fit into the real world when companies are choosing whether to issue debt or equity? 2.  How do I ace my interview in a markets-based job, like the sales and trading division of an investment bank?3.  Why do we need circularity in investment banking models?4.  How do I know when to stop "buying the dip" when trading the markets?If you have any questions you'd like answered in a Q&A episode of our podcast, please write to us at questions@wallstreetskinny.comFollow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Alex Hickey. Alex is a second year student in Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2024, and she is also the President of the Darden Wine and Cuisine Club (WACC). We talk with Alex about her background, how she decided to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, her experience serving as social rep for her first year section, WACC's plans for the months ahead and more.    

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All our hard work is about to start paying off! Now that we've talked in detail about companies and their financials, we're ready to talk about valuation. In the first of several valuation-focused episodes, we introduce the concept of the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model, and the what/when/why/how of discounting future money. To do this, we do a deep dive on calculating a company's cost of capital and introduce the concept of Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC).

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Answering questions we've received from listeners via Instagram, TikTok and email!  This week's topics include: 1. Can you explain the different indices?  SPX, FTSE, DAX, NASDAQ, Barclays AGG…as an investor, why would you look at indices?  What do they mean/represent, and why do we have them?2. I'm building my first model, and trying to figure out how to connect the Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement and Balance Sheet.  Is there a particular order these should go in??  3. Two similar questions: a) is there any mobility into hedge funds or banks if you're 10+ years into a career in tech/startups?  And b)  What about any insights on how JD grads can break into the financial services industry?4. Does and incremental increase in debt increase or lower the WACC?5. Why wouldn't EVERYONE use interest rate swaps to hedge risk?  To have your question featured on our next Q&A episode, please email us at questions@wallstreetskinny.com or follow us on Instagram and send us a DM!Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyFollow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/