PHILADELPHIA—Over the weekend, President Donald Trump dismissed reports of an impending recession, with many speculating on the imminent demise of the economy—and some even wishing for it. Nationally syndicated host and biblical investing authority Dan Celia has said for many months that the underlying fundamentals of the economy are solid and that growth continues to be strong. An important factor in conversations surrounding the economy will be the annual economic policy symposium hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, later this week. “Fed Chair Jerome Powell is speaking at the symposium Friday morning so, of course, everyone will be listening very intently for any indications and any expectations he might have in reference to the economy,” Celia said. “As examples, last week, we saw great economic news, such as preliminary second quarter productivity growing to 2.3%—an amazing number. Unit labor costs were up slightly at [...]

PHILADELPHIA—Nationally syndicated host and biblical investing authority Dan Celia said that even with the fluctuations in the markets this week, he is staying true to his rationale that economic growth remains robust. “The underlying fundamentals of the economy are still strong,” Celia said, “even with the inverted yield curve, along with geo-political events and the negativity of the media trying to convince us that recession is on its way, hoping to create a self-fulfilling prophecy. The last president who won reelection during a recession was Roosevelt, and the mainstream media is well aware that the only hope of transforming America by getting a socialist candidate elected will be a recession. Make no mistake about it, if that happens, reformation will happen, and we will lose America—there will not be any going back. Going back will be impossible, because in those four years most [...]

Biblical Stewardship Authority Says Tens of Thousands of Christians Are Choosing to Invest Billions of Dollars in Corporations That Don’t Conflict With Their Faith PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—A foremost authority and trusted expert on biblically responsible investing, nationally syndicated host Dan Celia says he has seen a dramatic increase in the number of investors who want to honor God with the money He has entrusted to them. Biblically responsible investing, or BRI, has grown exponentially, Celia says, as Christians become more aware of how their money is being used and want to ensure that their resources, which are God’s to begin with, aren’t invested in companies that ultimately displease God. In fact, says Celia, who leads Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries (FISM, www.financialissues.org), there should be an urgency for Christians to learn more about where their money is going, what it is funding and if their God-given resources [...]