The Giving Room

Today we're joined in the Giving Room with a Gen Z-er, Victoria Baker and a Millennial, David Long. They'll share what it means to be generous both when you're just starting out in your 20s as well as when you're heading into your 30s.   Victoria will encourage you to just start with what you have in order to ensure you're generous as your ability to give more increases. David will share how you approach generosity when you're in debt and have a negative net worth and more. Join Victoria—and 3 Davids – for a practical discussion that will encourage you regardless of your age or stage in life.  Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  Other relevant episodes: Ep 6 | Meet a Cheerful, Spiritual & Intentional Giver | Guest: Jena W. https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep6/ Ep 7 | Getting Out of Debt may be the First Step on Your Journey of Generosity | Guest: Greg Murrayhttps://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep7/ Ep 12 | The Hidden Dangers of Wealth | Guest: Courtney Markleyhttps://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep12/Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

Brian Kluth joins us today in the Giving Room to encourage those 55 and better to plug into God's higher purpose for their retirement years. Brian reminds us that “you can put your job in the rearview mirror, but you never put the Kingdom of God in the rearview mirror. It's always in front of you.” With 4 simple questions, Brian sheds light on what it takes to finish well, and hear, “well done good and faithful servant.” Join Brian, Dave & David in the Giving Room for a practical discussion about retirement. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  To access, use and share Brian's free Retirement Rewired Course and the other free resources mentioned, go to: https://healthycharity.org/gifts Ep 16 | Everyone Leaves a Legacy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000628584140Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

In this ministry spotlight episode, Carol Gledhill of Covenant Care Adoptions, answers your questions about adoption. From what the impact of the overturning of Roe has been on women with unexpected pregnancies, to clarifying the benefits of “open adoptions,” to defining the adoption “triad” and listing what you need to consider if you want to adopt, you'll learn a lot and be encouraged. If you're not looking to adopt, Carol shares some practical ways you can support women who choose an adoption plan. Join Carol, Dave & David in the Giving Room for a practical discussion about adoption. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  You can learn more and support Covenant Care Adoptions here: https://www.covenantcareadoptions.com/ If you're looking to adopt outside of Georgia, visit: https://lifelinechild.org/Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

Legacy isn't just about what you do with your stuff—it's about what you do with your life. You'll leave a legacy whether you plan to or not. Whether that legacy is a train wreck or something truly remarkable is up to you. In this episode you'll hear Dave & David unpack several instructive stories—and even learn who Jesus said was the G.O.A.T. (and He wasn't talking about LeBron vs. Jordan…). Join Dave & David in the Giving Room for a discussion about the legacy you could be leaving. The choice is yours. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  You can listen to Grant Patrick's He Must Increase, and I must Decrease talk here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/he-must-increase-and-i-must-decrease-grant-partrick/id1406150278?i=1000625175880 Ep 4 | Gospel Patrons | Guest: John Rineharthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000607374515 Ep 9 | How You Can Become a Giving Champion | Guest: Wally Martinson, Mission Increasehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000616872369 Ep 14 | Do You Need a Giving Strategy? | Ministry Spotlight: National Christian Foundationhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000625282013

In this Tools for Giving episode Dave & David attempt to dispense with legal jargon and unpack in an easy-to-understand way the types, timing, and tools for using your real estate to support your favorite charity. Real estate can make a great gift for today or in the future with some planning. In fact, you can even give your house to charity and keep living in it. Join Dave & David in the Giving Room to learn more. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  Relevant Episodes:Ep 8 | A Tale of 2 Fields https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145491/12897043Ep 1 | Demystifying Planned Giving https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145491/12384956Ep 13 | Where There's a Will There's a Way for Your Family and the Causes You Care Abouthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2145491/13369374Ep 10 | What is a Donor Advised Fund?https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145491/13112229

Maybe the first question is, “What IS a Giving Strategy?” Chris Lightfoot previously served as part of the National Christian Foundation (NCF) team in the Columbus, Ohio office. Today, you'll hear Chris' story and learn how the National Christian Foundation encourages and facilitates remarkable—strategic—generosity. In the Giving Room, we're committed to encouraging and equipping you to be a cheerful, spiritual, and strategic giver. We know you'll enjoy getting to know Chris and NCF in this Giving Room Ministry Spotlight.  Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  To learn more about National Christian Foundation, visit ncfgiving .com. You can reach an office close to you here: https://www.ncfgiving.com/locations/Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

Probate property. Non-probate property. Wills. Living trusts. Executors. Estate planning… So. Much. Jargon.  This Tools for Giving episode is the one you didn't know you need. Dave & David dispense with all the ridiculous terms, equip you with what you need to know, and finish with an easy-to-understand guide to supporting your favorite charities through your will or trust. They even tell you how you can get your will done for free—no strings attached. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room so you can take care of the people you love and highlight for them the causes you care about too.Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.comSpecial thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes: Sample Statement of Faith paragraph for your will or trustSample Will or Trust Gift LanguageYou can find a Christian attorney here: https://www.christianlegalsociety.org/You can get your will in about 15 minutes at freewill.com -- no strings attached and absolutely free.Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

Courtney is on a mission to change the way we talk about money. We think you'll find her personal story relatable and encouraging. In her early 20s Courtney found herself in a giant financial mess. She realized that she didn't have a math problem (i.e. a budget problem), it was much worse. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to be encouraged by Courtney and her journey.  Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Show Notes:  You can find Courtney at https://www.markleycoachinggroup.com/ You can listen to Dave & David's episode on Courtney's The Heart of Money podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2090967/12711576Buy Randy Alcorn's "Money, Possessions, and Eternity -- Revised and Updated" right here. To learn more about River Radio ministries or to listen to 104.9 the River online, visit riverradio.com. To learn more about Giving Design, visit givingdesign.com.Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

This is one of our most important ministry spotlight episodes. We are grateful that Sound of Freedom is increasing awareness of the evils that children are up against. It seems like an overwhelming moment. John McCollum unpacks what you should consider when looking to support orphans internationally and introduces you to the compelling model that is Asia's Hope. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to learn how you can best serve the world's most vulnerable children—we promise you'll be glad you did. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Show Notes:  Learn more at asiashope.org. You can give to Asia's Hope at https://asiashope.org/give To learn more about River Radio ministries or to listen to 104.9 the River online, visit riverradio.com. To learn more about Giving Design, visit givingdesign.com.Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

This Tools for Giving episode explores donor advised funds. If you've ever wondered what a donor advised fund is, how it works, and whether it's good tool for you, this conversation will be helpful. Pull ups a chair and join us in the Giving Room as we seek to simplify the opportunity and benefits donor advised funds provide with our special guest Chris Lightfoot. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  To learn more about National Christian Foundation, visit ncfgiving .com. You can reach Chris or an office close to you here: https://www.ncfgiving.com/locations/Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

Have you ever thought of yourself as a champion? Today in the Giving Room we talk with Wally Martinson of the Mission Increase Foundation and explore how you can become a Giving Champion for the organizations or causes you care most about. Wally unpacks 4 next steps for you on your giving journey. We know Wally's heart for helping you grow both in your faith and in your generosity will encourage you. Podcast Website: https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  You can learn more about Wally here: https://missionincrease.org/central-ohio/ You can learn more about Mission Increase nationally here: https://missionincrease.org/Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you'll play it so your kids don't hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We're here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

Today we're going to dive into two historical accounts of land or real estate gifts. These two accounts from the early church start out the same but definitely don't end the same. We believe there is both a dose of encouragement—as well as caution—found here for us today. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room as we unpack the role our heart and our motivation play in determining whether we're truly generous. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

If your generosity is being limited by your past, you'll want to hear Greg's story. He shares how several years of intentionally digging out of paralyzing debt has empowered he and his wife to be outrageously generous. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to hear their story of hope.  Podcast Website: https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/  Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/   Show Notes:  For help getting out of debt and on a budget, see https://www.ramseysolutions.com/  Need voiceover talent, hire Greg or his team: http://murrvox.com/wp/   Listen to Greg on 104.9 the River from 1-3 PM EST Monday-Friday. Click ‘Listen Live' at https://riverradio.com 

We heard Jena's story, and we wanted you to hear it too! She'll share how a small gift she made at her daughters' prompting snowballed into something much bigger--including her starting to tithe for the first time. Her journey of faithful giving beyond tithing will encourage you. Pull up a chair and hear Jenna's inspiring story of cheerful, spiritual, and intentional giving. You'll be glad you did!  Podcast Website: https://givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/   Show Notes: You can join the River's virtual small group here: https://riverradio.com/riversmallgroup/

We're pulling back the curtain on a philosophy that donors and nonprofits alike have held—the charity with the lowest overhead wins, or, from the donor's perspective, "I don't want my gift to pay for overhead." We'll push back on the statement that "100% of your gift goes to our mission" and encourage you to think strategically. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room as we attempt to bust the overhead myth.   Podcast Website: https://givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ 

Our special guest, John Rinehart, will answer the question: "How can your work and resources integrate with your faith?" You may find out that ‘Gospel Patron' is the perfect title for you. You don't want to miss this encouraging conversation—and you'll likely want to share it with a friend or colleague. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to learn about gospel patrons from the past who have impacted your life today.  Podcast Website: https://givingroompodcast.com/ Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/   You can learn more about John and the ministry of Gospel Patrons here: https://www.gospelpatrons.org/ You can buy the Gospel Patrons book here: https://www.gospelpatrons.org/books/gospel-patrons

Today we have a special guest, John Dehmer. John was living the "American Dream"—until he wasn't. After losing his marriage, his vision, his job, and more, he found himself with an unplanned fresh start. Through it all, John never lost his faith, and he had no idea how God would use a gift he made to change everything again. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to hear John's inspiring story.   Podcast Website: https://givingroompodcast.comSpecial thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes: You can learn more about the Chaplains at River Radio Ministries and even request that one reach out to you here: https://riverradio.com/chaplains/  You can join the River's virtual small group here: https://riverradio.com/riversmallgroup/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pVwAtB5WTWY

Today we talk about the Top 4 Planned Giving Opportunities that could be right for you. We'll explore 2 ways to give now and 2 ways to give later. We'll even hear a real-life story David calls the 'Switch Doctor.' Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to learn more about bequests, beneficiary designations, QCDs, and stocks & mutual fund gifts.  Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.comFind out if Giving Design can help you with your fundraising needs: givingdesign.comSpecial thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

If you've ever wanted a simplified take on planned giving—and an introduction to one of the primary subjects of the Giving Room Podcast—this episode is for you! We walk through how to give today, how to give tomorrow, and discuss a couple of once-in-a lifetime giving opportunities. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room as we answer the question, "What exactly is planned giving—and could it be good for you now or in the future?"   Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.comFind out if Giving Design can help you with your fundraising needs: givingdesign.comSpecial thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ 

You may be asking yourself, “Who are Dave & David?” and “Why should I listen to them?” Those are great questions! In this Intro Episode, you'll meet Dave & David and learn about their 35 years of combined experience encouraging remarkable generosity. In fact, that's why this podcast exists—to encourage you in your generosity. Pull up a chair and meet your hosts Dave & David in the Giving Room. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Show Notes:  To learn more about River Radio ministries or to listen to 104.9 the River online, visit riverradio.com. To learn more about Giving Design, visit givingdesign.com. You can connect with your hosts on LinkedIn too! https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingdesign/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-stephens-2727b421/