Ep 2111: Can Christian Investing Compete?

What does it really mean to honor God with your investments? In this powerful conversation, financial advisor Luke Andrews shares how God transformed his approach to investing and why Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) matters more than ever for Christians.

Luke reveals how seemingly “normal” investments often fund industries that oppose biblical values—pornography, abortion drugs, gambling, and more. He explains the difference between being just a “good Christian advisor” and truly aligning portfolios with God’s standards of stewardship.

You’ll also hear:

How $21 trillion sits in the hands of Christian households—and what would happen if even 1% of it shifted to biblical investing

Why owning stock equals ownership—and why that means your returns may be tied to activities that don’t honor God

The real story behind Inspire Investing’s explosive growth—from under $200 million in assets to over $3 billion in just six years ( https://www.inspireinvesting.com/post/inspire-investing-hits-3-billion-aum )—and why Luke chose to join their movement

How Inspire has been recognized as one of the fastest growing firms in America, named by USA Today ( https://www.inspireinvesting.com/post/inspire-included-in-usa-today-and-statistas-2025-list-of-best-financial-advisory-firms ) as a top Registered Investment Advisory firm, and listed six years in a row on the Inc. 5000 ( https://www.inspireinvesting.com/post/inspire-makes-inc-5000-list-for-sixth-year-in-a-row )

Proof that biblically aligned portfolios can perform—Inspire’s technology sector model has outpaced the S&P 500 over the last 2.5 years, showing that faith-based investing doesn’t mean sacrificing results

The impact of shareholder engagement, including Inspire’s recent victory in pushing Costco to back out of distributing the abortion pill Mifepristone ( https://www.inspireinvesting.com/post/engagement-progress-report-abortion-and-mifepristone )

This episode will encourage you to see investing as more than preparing for retirement—it’s about stewardship, influence, and advancing God’s Kingdom. Luke’s story and Inspire’s achievements show that honoring God with your investments can go hand-in-hand with financial success.

Take the Next Step: Curious if your investments reflect your faith? Luke would love to connect with you personally to review your portfolio and talk through practical ways to align it with Biblically Responsible Investing. Reach out at luke.andrews@inspireadvisors.com. You can also ask Luke to send you a copy of Robert Netzly’s Biblically Responsible Investing book ( https://a.co/d/2GjJK5e )

Explore Further:

Use the free screening tool at https://www.inspireinsight.com/ to see if your current investments align with biblical values.

Hear the original interviews that started Jim and Martha’s BRI journey with Cassie Laymon: Money and Marriage ( https://www.iwork4him.com/podcast/2017/5/lets-talk-money-and-marriage?rq=laymon ) and Biblical Investing. ( https://www.iwork4him.com/podcast/2016/7/biblical-investing?rq=laymon )

Browse more past interviews with Luke Andrews: iWork4Him Luke Andrews Archive. ( https://www.iwork4him.com/search?q=luke%20andrews&f_collectionId=56254668e4b0c85d69cbc68a )

Whether you’re an investor, advisor, or simply seeking to honor God in every area of life, this episode will give you both conviction and practical next steps.

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Featuring: Luke Andrews

Ministry: Inspire Advisors ( https://www.inspireadvisors.com/financial-advisor/luke-andrews )

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