Faith, Finance, and the Meaning of Work, with David Bahnsen

Faith, Finance, and the Meaning of Work, with David Bahnsen

From Faith Ventures Podcast by Libertarian Christian Institute

February 12, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 38

About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of Christian faith, work, and economic stewardship with David Bahnsen.

Norman Horn sits down with renowned author and investor, David Bahnsen. Together, they explore the intersection of Christian faith, work, and economic stewardship in today’s marketplace. David Bahnsen shares his personal journey from the son of a theologian to building a successful career in investment management and opens up about how his faith has shaped his approach to business and money. The discussion dives into how Christians often misunderstand economics, the intrinsic value of work, and the deeper meaning behind financial investment. They touch on topics like biblical stewardship, market ethics, and the importance of integrating faith with everyday vocational decisions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or simply curious about how faith influences your financial worldview, this episode offers wisdom, challenge, and practical insight.

People in this episode

Host: Norman Horn

Guest: David Bahnsen

Topics covered

  • Christian faith
  • economic stewardship
  • investment management
  • biblical stewardship
  • market ethics
  • vocational decisions

Keywords

  • Christianity
  • finance
  • work
  • investment
  • economics
  • entrepreneurship
  • stewardship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Libertarian Christian Institute

Books & works: Faith, Finance, and the Meaning of Work

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