Solving the World's Greatest Problems

Introducing an initiative so crazy it just might change EVERYTHING! We're thrilled to announce a new initiative and website from Faith Driven Investor and Faith Driven Entrepreneur in partnership with many other?partners?in the space: Solving the World's Greatest Problems. ? We realize that while some investors might be drawn to an asset class like real estate, direct investing, or emerging markets, others feel like God has uniquely equipped them towards solving a problem or a cause they care deeply about. ? Solving the World’s Greatest Problems is an audacious initiative that taps into the history of an activated Church. And let's be clear—without God, we could do nothing. For centuries, God has called his people to push back the darkness with his light. Curing diseases, building hospitals, fighting injustice, and caring for the brokenhearted is our legacy. Our mission is far from complete. Together, we can position enterprises to stand in the gaps of brokenness. Make investments for both financial return and compounding impact. Deploy philanthropic capital to accelerate ministries that focus on the ills humanity suffers.? ? God wants to do more?with?you. Because he wants more?for?you. ? God graciously invites you to partner with him in the redemption of this world. No sidestepping or looking the other way. You are made to solve the world's greatest problems with God at the center of it all.?

Australia’s proposed ban on social media for children under 16 ?? Australia wants to end your kid’s tech addiction – starting with social media. According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, under a new law, kids under 16 might be banned from social media altogether. While some tech giants cry foul, parents like Anthea Dare are cheering for the chance to finally say “no” without the guilt trip. Social media is ruining kids’ mental health, body image, and attention spans. Is it time we stopped pretending the internet is a safe playground?

Your phone isn’t just a phone anymore. It’s a lifeline... or maybe a leash. ?? From 2010 to 2015, teens traded flip phones for smartphones—and now, they’re glued to them 24/7. Instagram, Snap Inc., TikTok... It was all fun and games until depression and anxiety spiked by 50%. And then suicide rates? Up 48%, with girls aged 10-14 seeing a 131% rise. ?? We asked for connection. We got a screen addiction. – via Solving the World's Greatest Problems Podcast: SOLVING TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION

NEW PODCAST EPISODE | SOLVING TECHNOLOGY ADDICTION Adults spend an average of 4.5 hours on their smartphones every day. The scale of our addiction to technology is only getting worse.?In our lives and the lives of our children, smart devices suffocate us. We struggle to turn away and turn them off. What can we do to solve technology addiction? It’s not about looking the other way. Technology will always be with us. Christians can shape it in a redemptive direction while also keeping it in its proper place. Join us in November to hear more about how we can live in a digital age with more intentionality and healthy boundaries. Together we’ll learn about Faith Driven Entrepreneurs and Faith Driven Investors who are developing innovative ways for us to embrace technology without being consumed by it. This episode can be found wherever you enjoy podcasts! We highly suggest you hit play and listen away from your screen. ;)

Is there any hope in bringing justice to survivors of online sexual crime? Thanks to the diligent work of TraffickingHub and Justice Defense Fund, founded by Laila Mickelwait, here are two important stats that might encourage you: + In December 2020, P*rnhub removed over 10 million unverified videos from its platform, dramatically reducing their content library. + By 2023, P*rnhub was forced to take down 80% of its site in addition to losing their social media accounts and major advertisers. And yet, there is still much work to be done. Will you join us in the fight?

"One of the things that we know is pornography use is now one of the best metrics of cultural attention that we have. So, if you want to know what people are doing at any given moment in time, you can actually check porn rates across the country... It is a dangerously ubiquitous area that when we do talk about it, we don't talk about it well at all." Jay Stringer – Author, Minister, and Licensed Therapist

Ex-porn star now a redeemed preacher? Joshua Broome, a former adult film actor, shares his journey from the depths of a dark industry to finding new purpose and redemption on our latest Solving the World's Greatest Problems Podcast. Episode 3: Porn is Bigger than Netflix, Amazon, and X Combined

NEW PODCAST EPISODE | Solving Sexual Brokenness Porn is Bigger than Netflix, Amazon, and X Combined Pornography is viewed regularly by 64% of Christian men and 30% of Christian women. Porn sites receive more monthly traffic than Netflix, Amazon, and X combined. In fact, according to researcher and author Jay Stringer, people watched 4.6 billion hours worth of pornographic videos on a single site in just one year. Or roughly 5,000 centuries’ worth of time. What can we do to solve sexual brokenness? Creating real solutions that are biblically based, scientifically informed, and gospel-centered isn’t just a responsibility—it’s an opportunity for revival and growth. Join us in October to hear the story of a group of Faith Driven Entrepreneurs and Faith Driven Investors who set out to bankrupt PornHub, one of the largest distributors of pornographic material. Learn how these efforts are working to cripple a $97 billion industry. ??:https://lnkd.in/guKu_7hw

Anthony Tan — the CEO of Grab, Southeast Asia's leading super-app — now has a multi-billion-dollar market valuation. But Anthony shares that, with the support of investors, he was able to launch a sustainable market-based solution that serves the most vulnerable and underserved across Southeast Asia.

Break Financial Barriers: Double Your Salary with Hacktiv8 ?? It’s no secret that tech innovation is booming across Asia. Ronald Ishak and his team at Hacktiv8 Indonesia saw an opportunity in Indonesia to help people with little- to-no experience in the IT sector become trained and ready for employment in about 16 weeks. Talk about a visionary! #joblessness