2025 Economic Recap: What the Numbers Teach Us About Faithful Stewardship
In Genesis, God commands humanity to “work and keep” the garden (Genesis 2:15), a call to cultivate and steward creation. This biblical principle extends beyond farming; it shapes how we approach everything entrusted to us, including money and material resources. With economic headlines often feeling distant or confusing—“interest rates rise,” “inflation slows,” “GDP contracts”—it’s easy…
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Clarity Amid Volatility
Joe Hegener is the founder of Asterozoa Capital Management and a seasoned fixed income portfolio manager. Joe joined us to share his insights into today’s complex bond market and the broader economic landscape—topics that matter deeply to investors in times of volatility and uncertainty. Watch below as we discuss interest rate trends, inflation risks, what’s…
Read MoreUnderstanding Economic Buzzwords (Without the Fear)
Every time you open your favorite news app, the headlines practically scream: “The Dollar Is Collapsing!” “Inflation Spiraling Out of Control!” “Recession Is Imminent!” You open TikTok or YouTube and find an influencer urgently warning you to buy gold, sell everything, or adopt the latest get-rich scheme. Fear is powerful. It gets people’s attention. It…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Federal Deficit
Is the government spending too much? How much should we as citizens be concerned about our nation’s debt? These are common questions and discussions when it comes to the federal deficit, and they’re worth asking. Deficits can serve as tools for economic stimulation during downturns. But persistent and growing deficits can raise concerns about long-term…
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