Episode 89 : Unshaken: Faith-Based Investing in a Shaking World
In this powerful episode of Faith & Retirement, Jay Peroni, CFP®, explores how Christians can remain steadfast investors in a world that feels anything but steady. From the Gaza cease-fire to U.S.–China trade tensions and market pullbacks, Jay reminds listeners that while economies tremble, God’s Kingdom remains unshakable (Hebrews 12:28).
Jay explains that at Faith Investor Services, investing begins not with charts or risk scores, but with values. Through their “Screen and Clean” process, portfolios are screened to avoid companies profiting from abortion, pornography, gambling, or exploitation, and instead focus on businesses that bless communities. One client’s story of aligning his money with his mission illustrates how peace replaces pressure when faith leads finance.
Listeners learn how to stay purposeful amid fear and volatility by diversifying across “defensive” and “growth” sectors. Jay highlights gold, silver, and clean energy firms like Bloom Energy (BE) as modern defensive holdings, while Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and other AI innovators exemplify redemptive growth opportunities that advance human flourishing.
The conversation then turns practical with Jay’s “bucket strategy” – short-term, mid-term, and long-term allocations designed to bring order and biblical wisdom to wealth. Listeners are urged to resist panic, seek counsel, and build plans rooted in stewardship rather than speculation.
From faith-based global investing to energy independence, from AI ethics to retirement income, Jay offers clarity for those seeking both eternal and earthly returns—what he calls “Kingdom Alpha.” If you’re unsure whether your portfolio aligns with your faith, schedule a free “Screen and Clean” review today at FaithAndRetirement.com or call (800) 270-7310. Because the markets may shake, but your faith, and your finances, can remain unshaken.
