Podcasts about Generous

Series: GenerousWeek: 2Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Matthew 6:25-33; Philippians 4:10-13; Hebrews 13:5Preacher: Brian Lowe

It’s not always easy to celebrate when someone else receives the very blessing you’ve been praying for. You may smile, offer congratulations, and truly want to feel joy for them—yet beneath the surface, there’s a quiet sting. Why them and not me? Genesis 4 introduces us to that very struggle. Cain and Abel both brought offerings to the Lord, yet God looked with favor on Abel’s gift and not on Cain’s. Cain’s anger grew, and instead of trusting God, he allowed jealousy and resentment to take root. The story reminds us that comparison is dangerous ground. When we believe God’s generosity toward someone else somehow limits His goodness toward us, we misunderstand who He is. God’s blessings are not a limited resource. He is infinite in love, mercy, grace, and provision. Jealousy whispers that we’ve been overlooked. Pride insists we deserve more. But trust anchors us in the truth: God’s timing and plans are intentional, even when we don’t understand them. His generosity toward others does not diminish His care for you. Like a bud waiting for its season to bloom, you can trust that your time will come. You don’t have to compete for God’s favor. You are already His beloved child. Main Takeaways It’s human to feel envy when others receive blessings we desire. Cain’s story shows the danger of letting jealousy take root. God’s generosity is not limited—His blessing of others does not exclude you. Comparison can lead to resentment, but trust leads to peace. You don’t have to compete for God’s love or favor—you already belong to Him. Today’s Bible Verse “In the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, but on Cain and his offering, he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.” - Genesis 4:3-5 NIV Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “Help me see my brothers and sisters as companions, not competitors, and trust Your perfect timing.” Listen to the full prayer here. To view the prayer in written format, visit the links below. Want More? Relevant Links & Resources Find more encouragement and daily devotionals: LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotional resources Crosswalk.com – Faith-based articles, prayers, and Bible study tools This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Text: Proverbs 11:24-26 Hosts: J. Kent Edwards Vicki Hitzges Nathan Norman Narrator: Brian French   The CrossTalk Podcast is a production of CrossTalk Global, equipping biblical communicators, so every culture hears God's voice. To find out more, or to support the work of this ministry please visit www.crosstalkglobal.org Donate Produced by Nathan James Norman/Untold Podcast Production © 2026 CrossTalk Global

How do we recognize the generosity of God in our everyday lives?In today's episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud and Christian Calatayud explore the beautiful truth of God as a generous Father. Together, we'll reflect on Matthew 7:7-11 and uncover how God encourages us to continue asking, seeking, and knocking. Also, trusting that He provides good gifts in His perfect timing. We'll learn what it means to take initiative in our relationship with Him, to appreciate the blessings already around us, and to remain patient when certain gifts are withheld for our benefit.Join us as a community for this devotional moment, and let's pray together for hearts open to God's generosity and endurance to pursue Him in faith each day.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video Devotionals NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota. We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! HELP US GROW THE MMD COMMUNITY Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family's podcast The Family Business with The Alessis

Week 156! In this episode of Deaf Dialogue, Dave unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of receiving a massive surprise from Kyle — excitement, guilt, pressure, shoulder injuries, and the terrifying feeling of “now I have to be good at this.”We talk disc golf obsession, sports injuries, favorite discs, lost legends (RIP to the EMAC Truth stuck 100 feet up in a tree), and why receiving generosity can sometimes feel heavier than giving it.Plus:The psychology of big giftsShoulder anxiety and playing through painDisc golf nerd-out (Latitude 64 Pure, Felons, Trespasses & more)The one that got awayIt's funny. It's honest. It's aggressively disc golf. Enjoy!

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I believe God calls Christians to be generous because generosity is a key component of our spiritual growth. It's our normal human instinct to be stingy, to think of our own needs, and to be concerned with our own comfort and happiness. Yet, when we break out of that mold and be generous, we are becoming like Christ. One of the greatest characteristics of Jesus is that He was and is generous. If you want to be like Jesus, become a generous person. Main Points:1. Why does our level of giving matter to God? Because it reveals our heart. Generosity is an outward demonstration of what we love and what we hold most dear.2. So, what is it that keeps us from becoming more generous? It's a great question because most people I know truly want to become more generous. So, why aren't we. Often times, it comes down to fear. We are afraid that if we are generous, we won't have enough to meet our own needs.3. Generosity is a key to spiritual growth because it is a selfless characteristic. As we grow spiritually the things that matter to God become increasingly more important to us. Today's Scripture Verses:Proverbs 11:25 - “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”2 Corinthians 8:7 - “See that you also excel in this grace of giving.”Matthew 6:21 - “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”2 Corinthians 9:6 - “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

From Ephesians 4:28, we see that we are to become useful and generous, according to our capacities and stage of life.

In Matthew 10:7–8, Jesus commissions His followers to proclaim the kingdom and live out its reality: “Freely you have received; freely give.” This passage reveals that the gospel not only restores our relationship with God but transforms how we see and love others.In this message from our Freely Given series, we explore:• How fear hardens the human heart• Why perfect love casts out fear• What Jesus teaches through radical welcome and table fellowship• How the cross becomes the pathway to real peaceIn a world shaped by division and suspicion, Jesus invites us into a better way. When we receive His grace, we are freed to live with open hands and open hearts—bringing kingdom life into everyday spaces.

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In order to be generous, we have to learn how to generate generosity. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables teaches very practical wisdom from scripture on how to properly manage our finances so that we can afford to live in "Generous City".Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

"It's Time To Build: The Secret to Revival" by Bobby Wallace Join us as Bobby discusses the concept of revival, defining it as a time of spiritual renewal and repentance, marked by people coming to or returning to faith, leading to community changes as believers serve and share Jesus. He emphasizes that revival should be a lifestyle, a rebellion against sin, not just a series of meetings. He uses Nehemiah 7-11 to illustrate secrets to revival: Repopulating the city (making heaven crowded): Sharing the gospel and leading more people to Jesus. Generous giving: Radically and generously giving finances to God. Devotion to the Word of God: Studying the Bible together for revelation, not validation. Fasting and confession: Separating from the world, confessing sins, and seeking transformation. Recommitment to God: Renewing commitment to God's laws and commandments. Moving where needed: Being willing to move and go where God calls to share the gospel.

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Series: GenerousWeek: 1Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Matthew 19:23-26; Psalm 24:1-2; Psalm 50:10-12; Matthew 6:19-21; John 3:16Preacher: Brian Lowe

First Lenten Retreat: The Works of Lent: Growth Toward a Generous Spirit During each Friday of the Lenten Season, there will be a Lenten Retreat Conference. This is the first week within this series. Each conference will appear singularly on the Website, SoundCloud, Facebook and iPod platforms. All conferences will also appear within this post. This Retreat explains that Lent has a deliberate spiritual structure rooted in early Church practice. While many people think of Lent mainly as “giving something up,” the Church intends something deeper: a transformation of the heart through the three traditional works of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Historically, Ash Wednesday was added later as a gateway into Lent, orienting believers toward repentance and renewal. In the ancient Church . . . especially in Rome . . . seasonal fasts (later called Ember Days) connected spiritual life to the rhythms of agriculture: planting, growth, harvest, and sharing food with those in need. These fasts were communal, not private, and included processions, vigils, ordinations, and acts of charity. The faithful prayed not only for themselves but for crops, the poor, catechumens preparing for baptism, and new ministers of the Church. The Retreat stresses that Lenten practices are not about quantity (“doing more”) but quality and intention: • Prayer asks for whom and how we pray, deepening attentiveness to God. • Fasting reveals what we truly hunger for, disciplines disordered desires, and fosters solidarity with the poor. • Almsgiving is the goal toward which prayer and fasting lead . . . self-gift in imitation of Christ. True fasting expands the heart; true prayer changes behavior; true charity gives not just possessions but oneself. Lent therefore trains Christians to move from self-centeredness to sacrificial love, mirroring Christ's own self-emptying. Ultimately, charity endures above all virtues and becomes the visible sign of authentic faith. Listen to this first devotional Lenten Retreat Conference and let it transform your heart. Join us virtually, or physically, each week for additional Lenten Retreat conferences. Listen to: The Works of Lent: Growth Toward a Generous Spirit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Christ Carrying the Cross: Italian Painter: Giovanni Bellini: 1500 The painting presents a quiet, intimate moment. Christ is shown close to the viewer, transforming the scene into a personal encounter . . . a call to contemplation and compassion.

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In Psalm 19, Pastor Al Dagel found God's generous provision to be more than enough for him.  You, too,  can find that generous portion today in God's Word.

Send me a Text Message!We are going to hear Jesus say (again), "If you believe in me rivers of living water will flow out from within you." I want to suggest that when rivers of living water flow out of us, we can't help but be generous with Jesus. Being generous with your time, that's cool. Being generous with your finances, I hope you are. Being generous with forgiveness, we'll be in a prison of bitterness if we don't. But what could be better than being generous with Jesus?But I'm not talking about giving something to Jesus. I'm talking about giving Jesus to others. God has an unlimited capacity to give, but we have a limited capacity to receive. God has an unlimited capacity to give us Jesus but we have a limited capacity to receive, so if want more of Jesus, we need to share Jesus with others. We need to let the rivers of living water flow. Let's be generous with Jesus!

Do your parents or in-laws bring Dollar Store toys every time they visit? Do they bring toys from your childhood as gifts for your kids? Do you feel guilty letting go of gifts because you're worried about dishonoring your loved ones? In this episode, I'm chatting with Khrystyne Jaspers - a wife, mom of two, and a small space coach living in a one bedroom in Manhattan. We talk about all things gift-giving - how to navigate conversations with “generous” loved ones, how to approach decluttering with kids, ideas for consumable and experience gifts, and much more! About Khrystyne: Khrystyne has spent her entire adult life in one bedroom apartments around the world. As a small space coach, she has taught thousands on the art of mindful living and how to uncover possibility and sustainability no matter the size of your home. She lives in Manhattan with her two kids and husband in a 1 bedroom apartment.   Resources Mentioned: Connect with Khrystyne on her website, Substack and Instagram Grab her consumable and experience gift guides Related Episodes: Episode 59: Your 5-Step Plan to Declutter Unwanted Gifts Guilt-Free Episode 71: Listener Questions Answered (Part Two): How to Approach an Overwhelming Room, Too Many Toys, and “Generous” Relatives Who Give Us Stuff We Don't Need! Episode 14: Is Your Family Pressuring You Into Holding Onto Stuff You Don't Want? Say Goodbye to Guilt with These 3 Tips *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme

There is a lot of talk about leaving corporate life… …quitting your job, and "betting on yourself" as the only path to freedom. In this episode, I ask a different question, is corporate life really broken, or are most workplaces just not generous enough yet to give people what they are craving. I share why we do not need every talented person to become a solo entrepreneur, and how generous workplace cultures can offer the same things people think they have to leave to find, ownership of time, presence at home, optionality, purpose, and meaningful impact. We'll walk through twelve signs that often push people toward the entrepreneurial leap, things like wanting to own your calendar, desiring more purpose than politics, seeking freedom over titles, and wanting to grow your own brand and skills. Instead of telling you to quit, I show how the best companies are building environments where you can have those things while still working with a team, with resources, and with stability. You'll also four practical solutions you can start using right now to make your organization more generous, whether you are the official leader or you are leading from within. If you have ever thought, "Maybe I need to leave corporate to feel fulfilled," this episode will help you see another path. You will learn how to build or seek out a generous culture where you can be present for your family, own more of your time, grow like an entrepreneur, and still enjoy the support of a healthy organization. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course

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The surpassing grace of God in us enables us to be an 'above and beyond' people, generously ministering to others in such a way that they overflow with thanksgiving, glorifying God. This kind of generosity, itself inspired by God's 'indescribable' gift of grace extended to us in Christ, also inspires deep affection, building bridges of community even in previously 'unbridgeable,' 'other-side-of-the-tracks' situations. Just as with the Corinthians who first heard Paul's teaching on such generous grace, we too have a decision to make: how will we respond to what we have heard?

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Guest: Michael Vorenberg. At Appomattox, Grant offers generous terms allowing Confederates to keep horses and sidearms. However, Lincoln does not immediately declare the war over; in his final speech, he focuses on the complex path to peace and suffrage, viewing the surrender as a step rather than a conclusion.1920 MORGAN POST MINNESOTA

The longest chapter in the Torah reads like a divine receipt, recording the identical offerings of twelve tribal leaders over twelve days. To our modern ears, this repetition can sound like a broken record, a tedious list of ancient gifts. But in God's economy, this repetition is a profound declaration of the Gospel. It proclaims that each tribe, each leader, each individual gift is seen, known, and precious in His sight. This chapter demonstrates that a people purified by God's blessing respond with their best, and in turn, they receive the greatest gift of all: God's voice speaking peace from the mercy seat.  The Rev. David Vandercook, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR and Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle, AR, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Numbers 7.  To learn more about Trinity and Shepherd of Peace, visit trinitynlr.com and shepherdofpeace.net The Book of Numbers is far more than an ancient census report. It is the story of a people learning to trust God in the wilderness, and failing, and finding grace anyway.  In this series, host Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors walk through the Old Testament book of Numbers chapter by chapter. We follow Israel from Sinai toward the Promised Land, through grumbling and rebellion, fiery serpents and a talking donkey, faithless spies and faithful priests. The journey is hard, the failures are many, and God remains faithful to a faithless people.  These ancient accounts point us to Christ. The bronze serpent lifted on a pole points to the cross. The rock struck for water points to the one struck for us. The high priest whose death frees the manslayer points to the Great High Priest whose death sets us free forever. Join us as we discover that the wilderness has more to teach us than we ever expected. 

Hello to you listening all over the world as we get ready to greet the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse last celebrated in 1966!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Imagine this: you're a podcaster, storyteller, writer, or entrepreneur. You have honest-to-goodness talent, outshine all the rest of the competition on the field talent! But, what if talent isn't enough? What do you need? Connection!We are connected to allies, friends, colleagues and supporters who believe in us, who want us to succeed, who will go the distance for us. Think of your cohort of connections as a mini-culture. When we belong to a culture that embodies our beliefs, dreams and values they know us, we know them. We can ask for a trusted hand up when the time comes. What do we do in the meantime?Practical Tip: “Each One Lift One is the way we roll here!” Before you ask for a hand up, give a hand up. Look around for those talented unheard voices you could help. Be a generous champion for them and their skills. In turn, someone will do the same for you. Guaranteed!You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

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Where local church ministry is funded through our tithes, global ministry is funded through our generosity. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses how kingdom building generosity makes life meaningful.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org

What if generosity isn't really about money—but about your heart? In this message, we talk about why generosity matters, who it's for, and how giving regularly shapes what we love and who we trust. When we surrender our hearts to God, generosity stops feeling like obligation and starts becoming part of who we are. This is an invitation to live open-handed and experience the freedom that comes with trusting Him first.

God genuinely desires the salvation of every individual, not merely all kinds of people and Christ's atonement was intended for all humanity. While we affirm the Calvinist doctrines of total depravity, unconditional election, and the perseverance of the saints, the traditional Calvinist emphasis on limited atonement does not stand up to Scriptural analysis. An unlimited atonement magnifies the sufficiency and universal offer of Christ's sacrifice. As we search the Scripture for truth, let us maintain a spirit of humility and love in theological debate.

Sunday Celebration Service, February 15th, 2026 Pastor Jeff brings a message on being a radically generous people.

One of the things Paul wants the people of Crete to learn is to be generous givers. He tells Titus that he will soon be sending Tychicus or Artemas to take his place, and once they get there, Titus is to meet Paul in Nicopolis. But toward the end of the letter, Paul mentions two people, Zenas the lawyer and Apollos. He says they are basically traveling missionaries and they have needs that the church in Crete needs to meet by giving them what they need and be generous about it. He says by doing so, they will learn to “do good by meeting the urgent needs of others.” One way we can show Jesus to people is to be generous givers, like Jesus. He was always giving and we must do the same!

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Our world lives and breathes fairness. Jesus’ kingdom is an upside down reversal that lives and breathes off His generous grace. When we live by grace all of life is a gift from a good shepherd; even the difficult.

There's something deeply transformative about the intersection of vision and vulnerability. When a community stands at the threshold of something bigger than themselves, they face a choice: Will this journey shape them into people who look more like Jesus, or will it deform them into something less?The question isn't really about buildings or budgets. It's about becoming.__________Get more out of today's teaching by visiting our Church Online page for things like our community guide, a weekly devotional, and the teaching slides. EthosOH.com/churchonline

In this lecture, we reflect on the beautiful Name of Allah Al-Kareem, exploring His nobility, gentleness, and boundless generosity, and how He honours us despite our shortcomings.

Generosity isn't just something we do, it can be a place we live. In today's message, pastor Jeff Ables discusses how to live in a state of generosity.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

Gracie Formsma is a college student at Samford University, co-founder of Love Gives, a hat brand in the Generous Family ecosystem. She's also the daughter of The Wow Factor host, Brad Formsma. Originally from Michigan, Gracie moved with her family to California about a decade ago, growing up in a home shaped by faith, generosity, and the gritty reality of launching the nonprofit I Like Giving and its Generous Family initiative. Today, she brings her marketing eye, creative direction, and heart for discipleship to Love Gives, a lifestyle brand built around the simple but profound truth of John 3:16. Brad sits down with Gracie to unpack her journey from a "lukewarm Christian" and people-pleasing high schooler to a young leader who met God at rock bottom, transferred schools in obedience, and eventually said a hesitant but wholehearted "yes" to launching Love Gives with her brother, Drew. Gracie shares how a single comment at a conference, a road trip photo shoot to Nashville, and a season of closed doors on campus leadership roles became confirmation that God was calling her into something unconventional. She also explains the heart behind a hat that quietly points to the gospel, why she uses Instagram as a place for raw vulnerability, and how this work has exposed her weaknesses while deepening her dependence on Jesus and her passion for helping others feel known, seen, and loved. "I don't want to just shout the name of Jesus at people. I want them to see Him through my actions, through my fruit, and then ask, 'What does that hat mean?'" – Gracie Formsma "This has been the biggest gift—and the hardest thing I've ever done. It's exposed every weakness in my life, and that's exactly where God keeps meeting me." – Gracie Formsma "God's power is made perfect in our weakness. So I can boast in my weakness, because that's where He fills in the most for me." – Gracie Formsma This Week on The Wow Factor: Gracie's journey from Michigan to California, starting high school in the middle of COVID, and recognizing that her faith had been inherited but not yet her own Hitting emotional and spiritual bottom in her sophomore year, crying out to God in her childhood bedroom, and choosing to fully surrender and be baptized Sensing God's nudge to transfer high schools, leaving behind the life she'd built, and discovering new friendships, joy, and a deeper walk with Jesus How closed doors on campus leadership at Samford opened the way for Drew's Love Gives idea, a providential moment at the National Grandparent Conference, and the first prototype hat Driving to Nashville for the first Love Gives photo shoot, building the brand vision from a Pinterest board, and realizing she felt more peace and purpose there than in a typical college path The heart behind Love Gives: subtle John 3:16 branding, lifestyle hats that quietly spark gospel conversations, and partnerships with teams, churches, and campus ministries all supported by a fulfillment process covered in prayer Gracie's honest presence on Instagram, sharing mental battles, spiritual warfare, and real struggles, and how vulnerability, generosity, and deep family trust are shaping her vision for Love Gives in 2026 and beyond Gracie Formsma's Word of Wisdom: Gracie invites us to boast in weakness. Drawing from Paul's teaching, she points out that God's power shows up most clearly in the places we feel unqualified, insecure, or insufficient. Instead of hiding those moments or waiting to feel "ready," she encourages us to bring them into the light, respond in obedience, and trust that God will meet us there using our vulnerability to connect with others and shape a story we could never have written on our own. Connect With Gracie Formsma and LOVE GIVES: Love Gives Instagram Purchase a Love Gives Hat Generous Family Website   Connect With Brad Formsma: WOW Factor Website   Brad Formsma on LinkedIn   Brad Formsma on Instagram   Brad Formsma on Facebook   Brad Formsma on X  

This sermon celebrates God's faithfulness in 2025 by highlighting powerful stories of life change, growth, generosity, and mission at LifePoint Church, while expressing excitement and vision for what's ahead in 2026. It emphasizes that every number represents God moving in people's lives and calls the church to deeper discipleship, especially through biblical generosity and tithing. Ultimately, it challenges the congregation to respond with grateful, wholehearted obedience, trusting God with their hearts, resources, and future.

Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan explains the Victorian view of the famine through the lens of economist Thomas Malthus, who believed the "generous" potato encouraged overpopulation. He notes that British policymakers viewed the famine as a natural, inevitable correction and feared that providing aid would discourage the Irish poor from developing a "civilized" work ethic.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTube. This week, we explore flavors and techniques with two incredible guests. First, James Beard award-winning author Henrietta Lovell, aka the Tea Lady, takes us on her tea journey. From discovering the art of tea in China and countries beyond, to teaching us how to taste the nuanced flavor profiles and appreciate the craftsmanship. She left us with a recipe for Cold Brew Iced Teas that can be enjoyed like a fine wine.  Henrietta is the author of Infused – Adventures in Tea and founder of the Rare Tea Company. Then, we talk to our favorite food scientist, Nik Sharma, about his latest video series, Flavor Forward with America's Test Kitchen. He shares tips and tricks for the home cook on elevating your dinners. Like the Tandoori Salmon, Braised Lemon Chicken with Couscous, and Calabrian Chile White Beans with Almond Romesco. Nik Sharma is the author of Veg Table, and The Flavor Equation.Broadcast dates for this episode:January 30, 2026 (originally aired)Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews!Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to support the show.When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It's a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you.