Episode Details

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman is joined by economist and longtime professor Dave Arnott for a thoughtful conversation about how Christian faith intersects with economic realities. Drawing on decades of experience teaching economics and management, Dave helps frame complex economic ideas in accessible ways, inviting listeners to think more clearly and faithfully about money, markets, and social responsibility.

Together, they explore foundational economic principles, the strengths and limits of systems like capitalism and socialism, and the role the church can play in addressing real human needs. The conversation also touches on timely issues such as inflation, government policy, tariffs, and the lasting economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, all viewed through a Christian lens that values both truth and compassion.

This episode invites listeners to move beyond sound bites and fear-driven narratives, offering clarity, wisdom, and a faith-informed perspective on how economic decisions shape lives, communities, and our shared future.

Topics

(0:00) Introduction 

(1:13) Meet Dave Arnott, the Christian Economist

(5:48) A Christian worldview on economics

(11:53) Freedom in economics

(18:25) Capitalism vs. socialism from a biblical perspective

(32:21) The role of government in the economy

(37:10) Presidential influence on the economy

(45:34) Understanding inflation

(51:59) Housing market challenges

(55:41) Future economic concerns and hopes

Resources

• The Christian Economist
• Ask Us Anything: info@denisonforum.org
• Sign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribe

About Dave Arnott 

Dave Arnott is Dean of the Turning Point USA Prep Year program in Ft. Worth, TX. He recently retired after serving 31 years as a professor of Management and Economics at Dallas Baptist University. He has authored five books on the topics of Leadership, Management and Economics. His Ph.D. is from the University of Texas at Arlington.

As The Christian Economist he has delivered 200 podcasts, exploring the intersection of Christianity and Economics. They are available on the Dave Arnott YouTube channel. His latest book is Biblical Economic Policy.

He is an accomplished keynote speaker who has visited 60 countries and led business study visits to many of those countries. He has led more than 200 days of management seminars. The Professor and Ginger live on a small farm near Dallas where they enjoy go-kart races around the pasture with their seven grandchildren. 

About Dr. Mark Turman

Dr. Mark Turman serves as the Executive Director of Denison Forum, where he leads with a passion for equipping believers to navigate today’s complex culture with biblical truth. He is best known as the host of the Faith & Clarity podcast and the lead pastor of the Possum Kingdom Lake Chapel, the in-person congregation of Denison Ministries.

Dr. Turman is the coauthor of Sacred Sexuality: Reclaiming God’s Design and Who Am I? What the Bible Says About Identity and Why it Matters. He earned his undergraduate degree from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and received his Mast