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ALMS Blogger Exploring what it means to live out the abundant life that Jesus promised to all those who follow him in John 10:10.

I'm Trong Phan, an Ambrose University grad with a bachelor's in Ministry and currently pursuing my CFP designation at FPCanada.

23/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Why does every culture get the concept of God wrong, except one? We live in a world obsessed with being loved, chasing validation through relationships and social media. But what if our deepest intuition—that we were made for unconditional love—is just a biological illusion? In this video, we break down the only four attempts in human history to explain the universal ache inside us: Naturalism, Eastern Mysticism, Traditional Religion, and the radical outlier that changes everything.

Discover how Jesus completely upended human philosophy by offering a sacrificial love that you don't have to earn. If you’ve ever felt like your life matters and that you were made for something deeper, this perspective might be the only one that truly makes sense of the world.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

22/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Are you accidentally gambling with your life savings? In this video, we break down the most dangerous psychological trap in investing: investor overconfidence. When a stock pick goes up, our brains convince us it was skill—but over a long enough horizon, the math tells a very different story.

The brutal truth is that individual stock picking pits you against Wall Street’s most advanced algorithmic trading desks, institutional research budgets, and quantitative PhDs. Discover why trying to beat the market is like sitting at a professional poker table with your eyes closed, and learn the ultimate investing hack to let Wall Street do the hard work for you.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

21/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

What is the true origin of human civilization? While many point to tools, agriculture, or ancient cities, legendary anthropologist Margaret Mead pointed to something entirely different: a 15,000-year-old healed femur bone. In the animal kingdom, a broken leg means death. A healed bone means someone stayed to care for the broken.

But history warns us that the collapse of a society always follows the exact opposite path: Dehumanization. From the Roman Colosseum to the horrors of the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide, stripping away human worth is the first step toward destruction.

How do we fight this decay? While modern scientific naturalism reduces human beings to highly evolved primates driven solely by survival, the Judeo-Christian faith dropped a radical theological gr***de into the ancient world: the Imago Dei—the Image of God.

In this video, we explore how this ancient concept completely democratized royalty, declaring that every peasant, slave, man, woman, and child bears the unique likeness of the Creator. Drawing on insights from C.S. Lewis ("The Weight of Glory") and George MacDonald, we challenge the way we view our neighbors, our enemies, and ourselves. You have never met a mere mortal. Every day, we are either building up the divine image in others—or vandalizing it.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

20/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Is diversification a lie? Peter Schiff wants you to buy gold, Michael Saylor says buy Bitcoin—but before you fall for the "Diversification" Trap, you need to understand the brutal math behind non-revenue-generating alternative investments.

If you are chasing massive returns in crypto, gold, art, or rare collectibles, you are flying blind. In this video, we break down why the vast majority of investors will always build more wealth by sticking to a low-cost, globally diversified, market-weighted index fund instead of speculating on zero-cash-flow assets.

We unpack the danger of Recency Bias, the hidden trap of long-term CAGR calculations, and why assets without corporate earnings have no fundamental anchor for Mean Reversion. Stop gambling your savings on the Greater Fool Theory and start investing for the abundant life you were called to live.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

18/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Stop Trying to Fix People (And Reclaim Your Peace) 🛑✨

Are you exhausted by the constant pressure to win every argument, change people’s minds, or force others to see your worldview? In our workplaces, friend groups, and even around the dinner table, society feels more fractured and divisive than ever. We carry a quiet anxiety that if we don't make our voices heard or coerce others into submission, we’ve somehow failed.

But that pressure is built on a massive illusion: the belief that we can control other people. Spoiler alert: We can’t.

In this video, we dive into an inside-out revolution. When Jesus promised His followers an "abundant life," He wasn’t talking about a political takeover or forcing a cultural shift. He was talking about individual transformation.

By combining ancient spiritual truths with modern psychology—specifically the concept of emotional resilience and an internal locus of control—we look at how you can navigate tense, disagreeable environments without internalizing the chaos.

Learn how to build real-world resilience by drawing clear boundaries, practicing civil communication, and mastering the ultimate emotional superpower: agreeing to disagree.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

17/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Think investing is too complicated to do yourself? That’s exactly what the financial industry wants you to believe so they can charge you high MER fees. In this video, we look at 3 ironclad academic studies—and a famous $1 million bet by Warren Buffett—that prove passive investing is the optimal strategy for retail and DIY investors.

Discover the hidden math of fees, why 95% of professional money managers fail to beat the market over the long run, and the difference between simple investment management and comprehensive financial planning.

Learn how to protect your wealth, minimize conflicts of interest by seeking fee-only Certified Financial Planners (CFPs), and steward your resources for a truly abundant life.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

16/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

We are currently living longer, but dying faster. For the past 50 years, modern medicine has successfully extended our life expectancy, but it has completely failed to protect our healthspan. If you want to avoid a retirement spent bed-ridden and dependent on medications for chronic metabolic diseases, you need a new investment strategy for your body.

In this video, we break down the critical difference between lifespan vs healthspan and reveal three high-yield physical health habits you can start today to protect your mobility, reclaim your energy, and ensure you remain a vibrant, active grandparent.

Our body is the ultimate investment portfolio. Too many high-achievers make the catastrophic mistake of sacrificing their physical health for wealth, only to try and reverse the trade in their old age—when it’s often too little, too late. Grounded in data from the famous 85-year Harvard Study of Adult Development, we explore why baseline mobility and metabolic freedom are the highest-returning assets you can own.

Learn the exact cellular science behind why a simple 15-minute post-meal walk acts as a metabolic cheat code, how to fix your deep sleep cycles by defeating blue light, and how to protect your pancreas from beta-cell burnout and insulin resistance.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

15/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

What do you do when your investment portfolio crashes 30% to 50%? In this video, we break down the brutal psychology of financial loss, why your broad-market index funds still drop, and how to stop panic selling so you can build long-term wealth.

Market downturns are a painful reality of long-term investing. Whether you are holding VEQT, XEQT, or standard S&P 500 index funds, systematic market risk means volatility is the exact price of admission for long-term wealth.

But when a crash happens, our biology takes over. Nobel laureate behavioral economists have proven that the psychological pain of a financial loss feels twice as brutal as the joy of a gain. This is called "Loss Aversion," and it frequently triggers a dangerous phenomenon known as "Myopic Loss Aversion"—where checking your investment apps too frequently forces you into making a permanent six-figure mistake.

If you are struggling with the emotional stress of a down market, this video is your shield. Learn the critical difference between your emotional risk tolerance and your mathematical risk capacity, why you shouldn't try to time the market, and how a flat-fee or fee-for-service credentialed professional (CFP® or CFA®) can save you from self-sabotage.

Remember to breathe, put the phone down, and focus on what truly matters: living out the abundant life found in Christ.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

14/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Right now, you might be trapped in a dream that is secretly ruining your life. We’ve been conditioned to believe that the ultimate pursuit of human existence is to chase "happiness"—to look for comfort, avoid struggle, and collect good vibes. But what if chasing that feeling is exactly what’s keeping you stuck?

In this video, we break down Robert Nozick’s famous "Experience Machine" thought experiment to prove that your brain actually craves something much deeper, and much more dangerous, than forced positivity: The Truth.

When reality clashes with our expectations, our natural psychological defense is to experience cognitive dissonance. To protect our egos, we build internal narratives, make excuses, and live inside a broken dream machine of our own making. But as C.S. Lewis profoundly observed in A Grief Observed, reality is the "great iconoclast"—the destroyer of illusions. If you run from the honest, ugly facts of your life to chase short-term happiness, modern psychology shows you will end up miserable.

But if you stay humble, look at the truth, and adapt, you will find true fulfillment. Watch until the end to discover why looking for the truth brings the ultimate freedom to live out the abundant life Jesus promised.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

13/06/2026

Jesus promised us an abundant life in John 10:10. He also gives us wisdom on achieving that.

Peter Schiff and Crypto Bros have been shouting from the rooftops about inflation—but their advice is missing the mark. 🛑

In this video, we break down why the traditional playbooks of hoarding gold or betting it all on volatile crypto markets are failing regular investors in a world of "sticky" inflation. Backed by academic research like "The Golden Dilemma" and institutional data from BlackRock, we look past the speculative hype to reveal the 3 ultimate structural assets that will actually protect and grow your purchasing power.

If you want to stop playing defense against rising costs and start building real, evidence-based wealth, this is the blueprint you need.

DISCLAIMER:
The videos on this channel are for educational and/or entertainment purposes. They do not constitute health or financial advice. Trong Phan does not provide any sort of recommendations on ALMS Blogger, and those who are looking for health and/or financial advice should consult with a registered professional. Trong is not responsible for any health or investment actions taken by viewers.

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