Podcasts about generous life

What does it really mean to live generously? In this episode of It Just Takes One, Kelli sits down with Mary Elizabeth “ME” Sadd, author of Living a Generous Life: Learning, Earning, and Returning. What begins as a conversation about her book becomes a warm and entertaining look at the small choices that shape the people around us and the legacy we're creating along the way. ME shares how her family history and more than 30 years working with leaders helped form her belief that generosity reaches far beyond money. It can be found in the time we give, the knowledge we share, the doors we open, and the way we make another person feel seen. Kelli and ME also talk about the experience of writing the book, learning from the people who came before us, and recognizing that each season of life gives us something new to offer. ME brings humor, honest stories, and a fresh way of looking at leadership that makes this conversation easy to enjoy and hard to forget. Listen in and consider this question: What if your legacy is already being written through the way you treat the next person who crosses your path? You may finish this episode ready to be a little more generous with your time, your attention, and the gifts only you can share. --------------- About Mary Elizabeth “ME” Sadd Mary Elizabeth Sadd's inspiration for learning and giving stems back many generations to the legacy left by her Great-Great-Grandfather who prioritized teaching over preaching, with the foresight that education can change lives and generations. Her lifelong appetite for learning led to a craving to give, so she prioritizes giving time, wisdom, and resources to help people become the next best version of themselves. As a seasoned business professional, she brings a unique perspective to the subject of generosity. She has spent the last several decades in the Executive Search industry helping to match corporations and individuals in support of profitable business growth and personal fulfillment. Mary Elizabeth is particularly aligned with her clients that also share her passion for giving back. She lives in Johns Creek, Ga with her husband and has three sons. Connect with Mary Elizabeth Sadd Website: https://www.maryelizabethsadd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryelizabethsadd) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MESadd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryelizabethsadd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaryElizabethSadd Mary Elizabeth also shares articles, leadership insights, and information about Living a Generous Life through her website.

Wisdom in Practice | A Generous Life Proverbs 11:24–25 | 1 Kings 17:7–16 What if generosity isn't about losing something—but about discovering the life God designed us to live? Our world tells us that security comes through accumulating, protecting, and preserving what we have. But the wisdom of Proverbs points us toward a very different economy—one where those who refresh others are themselves refreshed. In this message from our Wisdom in Practice series, we explore the remarkable story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, discovering that generosity isn't first about money, but about trusting the God who provides. Together we'll discover: * God invites us to live by His economy, not the world's. * Generosity begins with trusting the God who provides. * We were created to both refresh others and be refreshed ourselves. Whether it's our time, relationships, abilities, finances, or hospitality, every resource we've received is an opportunity to participate in God's generous kingdom.

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The Bible doesn't tell us that money is evil. It does tell us that it is the root of many evils because of how easy it is to make it the most important thing in our lives. How many evils in the world are a product of the pursuit of riches? Living doesn't mean we ignore money or run away from it, but that we see it rightly to be used for the purposes of God's kingdom.

Part 2: Generosity WorldviewPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - A generous life transforms everything. TEXT - Jeremiah 29:1,4-7The world needs improvement.• Hebrews 13:14• Jeremiah 29:7Generosity transforms the world.• Hebrews 13:2• Matthew 5:38-42• Luke 6:27-36Give the gift of transformation.• Galatians 5:16-23• Micah 7:7NEXT STEPS• Pray.• Give.• Wait.• See.

We've all been given the gift of time on this earth. The question is, how will we spend it? As much as we may want to answer that question ourselves, the real answer is found in the life of Jesus. As he called his disciples to be fishers of men, so are we called to share the love of Jesus with others in our lives.

Join us as Pastor Harrison shares the a word called Growing Pains, going over Exodus 16 we are reminded growing can be painful, but on the other side of painful obedience there is always a blessing. In wilderness seasons a lot of the time God is calling us higher, but certain things, lifestyle patterns, and ways of thinking can't come with us where we are being called too. The wilderness wasn't punishment, it was preparation. https://www.kingdomchurch.ca/connect.html https://www.kingdomchurch.ca/give.html

Series: A Generous Spirit  Title: The Generous Life Speaker: Pastor Ken Primeau Date: May 17, 2026 SERIES OVERVIEW What if generosity isn't something God wants from you… But something He wants to form in you? In this sermon series, we'll discover that generosity is not about pressure, guilt, or obligation—it's about transformation. When the Holy Spirit fills your life, He reshapes your heart, reorders your priorities, and begins to flow through you in powerful ways. This series will challenge the way you see God, your resources, and your purpose. Because the truth is: You don't manufacture generosity— you receive it from God, and it flows through you to others. Together we will discover that generosity isn't just something we do—it's who we become when the Holy Spirit fills us. STAY CONNECTED Website: https://mrne.info/church Mercy Kids: https://mrne.info/kids Mercy Students: https://mrne.info/students Mercy Road Northeast Facebook: https://mrne.info/facebook Mercy Road Northeast Instagram: https://mrne.info/instagram HELPFUL LINKS Connect Card: https://mrne.info/getconnected Prayer: https://mrne.info/prayer Give Online: https://mrne.info/giving Outposts: https://mrne.info/outpost

Stewardship is not about ownership but trusting in covenant. A generous life gives evidence to a heart that is devoted to God. God provides not just for consumption, but for participation in His mission

What if the way you treat people today could echo far beyond what you'll ever see?In A Generous Life: Stories from Ruth, Bev Murrill unpacks a powerful story from Scripture that flips our assumptions about generosity. Through Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, we see that generosity isn't about wealth or comfort, it's about the posture of the heart, especially when life is hard.This message challenges the idea that generosity is just about money. It's about how we respond to people, especially those we'd rather avoid. It's about leaving margin in our lives, choosing kindness over reaction, and reflecting God's heart in everyday moments.In a world stretched thin by pressure and distraction, this is a timely reminder: small acts of generosity can shape lives, shift atmospheres, and carry God's love further than we realise.Take a moment to listen, reflect, and consider where generosity might be calling you next.

Pastor Joel preaches on trusting God as the Owner of all we have and how to rid ourselves of anxiety when being generous.

Message from Kyle Burkholder on March 8, 2026

This sermon explores the story of the rich young ruler from Mark 10, using it to illustrate how money and possessions can become spiritual 'log jams' that prevent us from fully following Christ. Pastor Jason emphasizes that Jesus' command to sell everything wasn't about the money itself, but about removing anything that rivals God for first place in our hearts. The message challenges believers to loosen their grip on material possessions and embrace generosity as a reflection of God's nature, reminding us that we cannot out-give God and that generosity is love in action.

Pastor Joel preaches on how to trust God with all that you have.

Message from Kyle Burkholder on March 1, 2026

Message from Kyle Burkholder on February 22, 2026

Message from Kyle Burkholder on February 15, 2026

Dick Stricklen is the owner of Motor City Auto Center in Bakersfield, CA, a sprawling campus which includes a Buick/GMC dealership, a Lexus dealership, and a large used car & truck operation. Dick's team devote themselves to helping and serving their customers and providing staff with the opportunity to develop their skills and interests. Dick took over the GMC dealership at the age of 19 after his father's death and since then has followed his passion for building authentic relationships with team members and clients alike. Dick joins me on the show today to share how he started in the automotive business and why he's grateful to his late father for starting him as a porter at the dealership at a very early age, allowing him to learn from the ground up. He tells the story of how he managed to put together a proposal that saw him successfully take over one of his father's businesses, and why he walked away from a critical bank loan at the 11th hour. Dick also shares the core values of Motor City Auto Center and why promoting the company culture is so important to him as a leader. "Let's all get focused on what we have control over." - Dick Stricklen "I always get in the other person's shoes; I develop a relationship with them a personal relationship." - Dick Stricklen "Bottom line is important to manage, but that's not what we're about. The bottom line is a result of the major motive, and that is to help people get what they want, see them grow, give them opportunities." - Dick Stricklen "We are really in the people business that just happens to sell cars." – Dick Stricklen This Week on The Wow Factor: Why Dick switched his sales team from wearing suits and ties to casual wear and how that small decision impacted his business How Dick developed the core values of Motor City Auto Why the fuel shortages of the 1970s and the jump in interest rates caused Dick to think creatively about how to pull his team together Some of the things that Dick as a leader has found to be helpful in growing and developing the people in his stores How Dick felt during the recession of the late 2000s and the implications for the business Dick's philosophy on developing his team members Dick speaks to the moment in his life when he realized that making money was not his true purpose in life What inspired Dick to write down the guiding principles of his company and why he believes that those principles are at the source of his success Dick Stricklen's Words of Wisdom: Take time, either with prayer or just quiet time, analyzing yourself to figure out what gives you the greatest heartfelt satisfaction in life. Examine your motives and align your behavior as a leader with the values that are truly important to you. Connect with Dick Stricklen: Motor City GMC Website Motor City GMC on Instagram Motor City GMC on Facebook Connect with The WOW Factor: I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life by Brad Formsma Words of Wisdom Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Message from Kyle Burkholder on February 8, 2026

Message from Kyle Burkholder on February 1, 2026

The Generous Life // 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19Series - The Generous LifeSpeaker - Mitch RiberaNeed Prayer? - Click HereSunday's • 10am • Clovis North High School/Granite Ridge.For the latest on what's happening at church, visit rvcfresno.com or @RVCFresno on Facebook and Instagram.

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On the Finish Line Podcast, we have always believed in the power of stories. Over hundreds of conversations, we have seen how God patiently draws people into generosity across an entire lifetime, often through unexpected paths.     Yet for many, these stories also surface an honest question: “What does this mean for me, and where is God calling me next?”     In this special episode, fellow Finish Line board members David Campaigne from Blue Trust and Matt Mancinelli from Generous Giving help us introduce our most significant development since the launch of the Finish Line Pledge: The Applied Generosity Podcast.     Each story we've shared in the last few years has been shaped by unique calling, personal surrender, and profound steps of faith. Yet over time, patterns have emerged. While no two stories are the same, many givers find themselves crossing the same terrain, wrestling with similar questions, fears, and decisions along the way.     Applied Generosity was created to help make sense of that shared landscape, exploring seven dimensions of generosity that repeatedly show up across the journeys we have heard.      It provides a map, helping bring orientation, language, and clarity to where God may already be at work in your own life and where He may be inviting a next step.      If you've been inspired by the stories you've heard on Finish Line Podcast, but long for clearer discernment about the next step in your own journey, then Applied Generosity was specifically made for you. QUOTES TO REMEMBER David: “Generosity is a journey, like life is a journey. You plant a seed, you water it, but ultimately it's God who makes things grow.” Matt: “We're being invited into being more like Jesus as we give.” David: “God doesn't need our money; what He ultimately wants is our heart.” Cody: “Some of the largest obstacles to living generously are fear and greed, and these are both addressed by answering the question, ‘how much is enough?'” Matt: “If I see an opportunity to bless somebody in a way that would boost their faith and I can come alongside them, that's when I'm fired up to give.” David: “I want to know that my giving, whether to an individual or an organization, is going to draw people to Jesus.” Kealan: “Generosity is one of the strongest means by which God enables me to trust Him.” David: “How can we leverage the currency of that which is passing away into the currency of that which will endure forever?” Kealan: “Applied generosity is simply naming the shared landscape of the the generous life and providing some definition to it so we can see the whole picture and figure out where that next right step is in our own journey.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Applied Generosity David Campaigne, Financial Advisor at Ronald Blue Trust (see our past interview here) Heather Tuininga, Founder of 10|10 Strategies (see our past interview here) Matt Mancinelli, Managing Director at Generous Giving (see our past interview here)  Journey to Generosity (JoG) with Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounder, Todd Harper and CEO, April Chapman) Ronald Blue Trust (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue) The Treasure Principle (see our interview with author Randy Alcorn) God and Money (see our interviews with co-authors Greg Baumer and John Cortines) Museum of the Bible Hope International (see our interview with founder, Jeff Rutt or CEO, Peter Greer) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 | God Makes Things Grow   Luke 16:10a | Faithful in Little and Much   “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much,   1 Timothy 6:17-19 | True Riches   As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,  thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.   Matthew 6:21 | Treasure of the Heart   For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.   John 3:16 | God's Generosity   For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son.   Proverbs 16:9 | God Directs Steps   The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.   Psalm 90:12 | Number Our Days   So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.   Matthew 25:14–30 | Parable of the Talents   Matthew 22:37 | Loving God Fully   You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

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Have you ever wondered if giving more could actually lead to gaining more? Join Pastor Dave Stone as he uncovers the surprising paradox of generosity and how a "lavish life" might be closer than you think.Did you decide to follow Jesus after listening to this? Let us help you get started on your journey at https://oneandall.church/jesus Join our global online community https://discord.gg/vvrwf6N Sign up to receive weekly content from ONE&ALL straight to your inbox | http://bit.ly/oneandallemailAsk us a question! Email media@oneandall.church

Perspective, Posture, ActionWhat are you living for? The world... or the Kingdom? This weekend, Pastor John continued The Generous Life with a powerful message from Luke 12 on what it means to seek the Kingdom first. Listen now to learn about how to not let the temporary steal your focus from the eternal!

In this inspiring episode of The Mike Litton Experience, host Mike Litton sits down with executive search expert, speaker, and author Mary Elizabeth Saab to discuss what it truly means to live a generous life — with purpose, integrity, and impact. Mary Elizabeth shares her incredible journey from Westport, Connecticut to becoming one of Atlanta's […]

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God is able to do immeasurably more than we could ever ask or imagine, but His power works through us. In this message, Dr. Jason Burns challenges us to live intentionally, sacrificially, and extravagantly in every area of life. You'll be reminded that generosity isn't just about what we give, but about who we are becoming. When we choose to live generously, we position ourselves for God to do more than we ever dreamed possible.Thank you for enjoying this life changing message from Radiant Church. We pray this moves you closer to Christ and encourages you. For more life changing resources, visit us at www.weareradiant.com.