Faith Driven Investor

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