Podcasts about living generously

What if your giving could be both spiritually fulfilling and financially strategic? In this episode, we will explore how to live generously through donor-advised funds, real estate donations, anonymous gifts, and multi-generational planning—all while keeping the heart of stewardship at the center. They challenge the idea that generosity is only about money and show how it can be a lifestyle rooted in purpose. Whether you're a seasoned giver or just getting started, this episode will shift how you think about wealth, impact, and legacy. Listen in to discover smarter ways to give and why it matters now more than ever. Key Takeaways To Listen ForThe difference between charitable giving and charitable livingA simple way to check if your giving is from the heartWhy true generosity isn't about hitting a number, it's about fulfilling a callingHow to give and receive up to 100% back in your stateWhy the best time to create a giving plan is July, not December Resources Mentioned In This EpisodeThriventHome Sweet HomeAbout Adam HautlyAdam Hautly's passion for finance started early at just eight years old, he was captivated by interest rate tables and knew numbers would play a major role in his future. After serving as CFO in his family's fourth-generation cheese distribution business, he transitioned into financial services to help others find clarity, confidence, and purpose in their financial lives. Now with Thrivent, Adam takes a holistic planning approach, partnering with clients and their advisors to align every piece of the financial puzzle—from investments to legacy giving. He's especially passionate about weaving generosity into financial strategies through tools like donor-advised funds and multi-generational charitable planning. At home, Adam is a devoted husband, proud father of two, and happiest when he's cooking for friends and family in his St. Louis kitchen—or relaxing at Table Rock Lake with loved ones. Connect with AdamWebsite: ThriventEmail: adam.hautly@thrivent.comConnect With UsMaster your context with real results leadership training!To learn more, visit our website at www.greatsummit.com.For tax, bookkeeping, or accounting help, contact Dr. Nate's team at www.theincometaxcenter.com or send an email to info@theincometaxcenter.com.Follow Dr. Nate on His Social MediaLinkedIn: Nate Salah, Ph.DInstagram: @natesalah Facebook: Nate SalahTikTok: @drnatesalahClubhouse: @natesalah

Financial Peace University is now in the hallowed halls of River City Community Church!Pastor Sean celebrates a partnership with Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University as he shares personal experiences with debt and financial recovery, emphasizing the spiritual and practical benefits of money management. Sign up for the next deeply discounted class at reallife.org.00:00 Easter Celebration Invitation00:16 Easter Weekend Events01:06 Reaching for Real Life Introduction01:33 Preparing for Easter Services03:26 Financial Peace University04:46 Personal Financial Journey10:32 Budgeting and Financial Freedom14:38 Building an Emergency Fund15:17 Gazelle-Like Intensity16:37 Cutting Up Credit Cards16:42 The Spiritual Aspect of Debt17:49 The Importance of Tithing19:01 The Debt Snowball Method20:19 Steps to Financial Freedom21:27 Living Generously24:08 Financial Peace University Details26:19 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events

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The Old and New Testament are filled with the call to live generous lives.

Summary:In this episode of Stories from the Road, Dick Foth sits down with Brad Formsma, founder of I Like Giving, a movement centered on the power of generosity. As Valentine's Day approaches, they explore how giving is at the heart of love. Brad shares personal stories from his childhood, including lessons from his grandfather, who modeled a life of generosity. He also discusses his journey from a successful landscaping business to a calling that encourages people to live generously in seven ways—through thoughts, words, time, attention, influence, belongings, and money. This episode is filled with inspiring stories that showcase how small acts of kindness can make a big impact.Episode Notes & Timestamps:00:00 - 00:18 – Introduction: Kicking off the episode and setting the theme of generosity.00:19 - 00:43 – Meet Brad Formsma: His background and the I Like Giving movement.00:44 - 02:10 – The connection between love and giving.02:11 - 04:35 – Brad's childhood: Learning generosity from his grandfather's baking.04:36 - 06:07 – Delivering bread as a form of giving and kindness.06:08 - 07:17 – Facing childhood struggles and discovering resilience.07:18 - 10:04 – A turning point: How Brad's faith journey led him to embrace generosity.10:05 - 12:10 – The moment Brad felt called to encourage generosity.12:11 - 17:30 – How small acts of kindness spark conversations about giving.17:31 - 21:06 – The seven ways to be generous beyond money.21:07 - 25:05 – The impact of storytelling in spreading generosity.25:06 - 30:19 – When giving gets messy: A story about unexpected challenges in generosity.30:20 - 32:48 – Closing thoughts: Why generosity moves the spirit and what's coming in Part 2.References & Resources:

"Living Generously, Selflessly, Authentically" - Clay Stauffer - Feb. 2, 2025 by Sermon

Welcome to this free masterclass on achieving financial peace and security through God's biblical promises. Despite what your bank account says or the state of the economy, discover how you can trust God's word to experience financial stability, peace, and growth as a Christian. We'll explore faith-based financial principles that go beyond typical strategies by focusing on God as our ultimate source and provider. Learn how to build your ‘faith for finances,' break free from financial anxiety, and activate God's promises for a Kingdom abundance mindset. Want to add rocket-fuel to your faith?

Biblical giving is about joyful obedience to God. --Pastor Tim Rice, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 1-26-2025

Have you ever wondered why generosity matters—not just for others, but for YOU? In this message, we explore how living a generous life brings joy, freedom, and eternal rewards. Discover what Jesus says about storing up treasure in heaven and how it can change your life today and forever. This isn't about pressure—it's about discovering a better way to live. Join us for a heartfelt and eye-opening journey into the power of generosity! CONNECT WITH US: → Request Prayer: https://bit.ly/3zMyf5E → Request Care: https://bit.ly/3fBTX5G → Share a Testimony: https://bit.ly/3Jo7Ped → Find Events and More: https://bit.ly/3TcrkcR → Leave us a Review on Google: https://bit.ly/47925jP → Plan a Visit in Person: https://bit.ly/3sfQdg7 FOLLOW US: → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminatec... → Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@illuminate_ch... → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminatech... WE HELP PEOPLE FIND ABUNDANT LIFE IN JESUS!

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

From struggling to make ends meet to living a life of abundance, David and Darrellyn discovered the power of living generously. See how faith, generosity, and a challenge from Pat Robertson changed their lives forever.

Our text in Proverbs 3 invites us to consider the role of God's wisdom in navigating the highs and lows of life. Whether in times of plenty or seasons of scarcity, we are called to trust God wholeheartedly, acknowledging Him as our ultimate provider. Solomon's counsel to honor the Lord with our wealth and the firstfruits of our produce reminds us that money carries a significant weight in revealing our values and affections. The challenge lies in shifting the focus from glorifying ourselves to glorifying God with what we have, using our resources to highlight His greatness and meet the needs of others.   Generosity is at the heart of this passage. It's not about the size of our bank accounts or gifts, but the posture of our hearts. Jesus praised the widow who gave two small coins because her offering came from a place of deep sacrifice and trust. The same is true for us today. God doesn't need our money—He desires our hearts. And when we choose generosity over greed, we reflect His selfless love to the world. By giving our first and best to Him, we declare that He holds the highest place in our lives and that we trust Him to meet all our needs.   As we honor God with our wealth, He promises to bless us—not for our own indulgence, but so we can bless others. God entrusts us with resources to invest in His kingdom, sowing seeds that will bear eternal fruit. This isn't about hoarding for ourselves here and now; it's about partnering with Him to make an impact that outlasts us. When we align our finances with His purposes, we bring glory to His name, inspire others to give thanks, and experience the joy of being part of His eternal work. May we live as stewards who honor God with all that He's given us, trusting Him to provide as we generously give for His glory.  

God lives a cheerful giver. --Pastor Tim Rice, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 1-19-2025

Where our treasure is, there our hearts will be also. --Pastor Tim Rice, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 1-12-2025

Join Dr. Michael Youssef the next LEADING THE WAY AUDIO when he shares passionate words encouraging you in your walk of faith! End the year with a challenge from pastor and author, Dr. Michael Youssef! (Matthew 25)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When God challenges us to live generously, His challenge is not primarily about money—it is about our hearts. In his new five-part series Living Generously, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges us to stop asking, “What's in it for me?” and start asking, “How does God want to use me?” In this series, you'll learn from a widow, a king, and a church whose love for God overflowed into giving—and you'll see how the gracious love of God compels us to give of our time, our resources, and our talents: willingly, joyfully, and sacrificially.

God loves it when, out of an overflow of our love for Him, we give generously. His Word is filled with examples of those who gave generously and sacrificially—like the Macedonians. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the heart of the Macedonians, who understood that the gift of eternal life eclipsed every problem they could ever face. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon Living Generously, Part 3: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way  is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide.Join us!

On the next LEADING THE WAY AUDIO, Dr. Michael Youssef offers stories of mis-placed trust in money - and wise words on generosity from the pages of Proverbs. You’re sure to be encouraged in your faith walk! (Proverbs 18)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When God challenges us to live generously, His challenge is not primarily about money—it is about our hearts. In his new five-part series Living Generously, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges us to stop asking, “What's in it for me?” and start asking, “How does God want to use me?” In this series, you'll learn from a widow, a king, and a church whose love for God overflowed into giving—and you'll see how the gracious love of God compels us to give of our time, our resources, and our talents: willingly, joyfully, and sacrificially.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that opportunities to give are opportunities to praise God. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon Living Generously, Part 3: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way  is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide.Join us!

When God challenges us to live generously, His challenge is not primarily about money—it is about our hearts. In his new five-part series Living Generously, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges us to stop asking, “What's in it for me?” and start asking, “How does God want to use me?” In this series, you'll learn from a widow, a king, and a church whose love for God overflowed into giving—and you'll see how the gracious love of God compels us to give of our time, our resources, and our talents: willingly, joyfully, and sacrificially.

Yesterday, we examined the first two characteristics of heart-giving: First, it is what matters to God, and second, it is sacrificial. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef continues to examine these characteristics.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon Living Generously, Part 1: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide.Join us!

When God challenges us to live generously, His challenge is not primarily about money—it is about our hearts. In his new five-part series Living Generously, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges us to stop asking, “What's in it for me?” and start asking, “How does God want to use me?” In this series, you'll learn from a widow, a king, and a church whose love for God overflowed into giving—and you'll see how the gracious love of God compels us to give of our time, our resources, and our talents: willingly, joyfully, and sacrificially.

When we think of generosity, we often think of giving money freely, randomly, exuberantly, and at no real cost to our livelihood. Many are paralyzed by this definition, using it as an excuse to hold tightly to their finances until they can "afford" to give. Yet, living generously is not solely about money. First and foremost, it is about the heart. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef explains the concept of “heart giving.” If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon Living Generously, Part 1: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way  is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide.Join us!

On the next LEADING THE WAY AUDIO, Dr. Youssef helps you understand that biblical generosity is not about money . . . it’s your response to God and His Amazing Grace! Join him for a life-changing word of Truth! (2 Corinthians 8)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When God challenges us to live generously, His challenge is not primarily about money—it is about our hearts. In his new five-part series Living Generously, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges us to stop asking, “What's in it for me?” and start asking, “How does God want to use me?” In this series, you'll learn from a widow, a king, and a church whose love for God overflowed into giving—and you'll see how the gracious love of God compels us to give of our time, our resources, and our talents: willingly, joyfully, and sacrificially.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the story of Jesus praising the widow and her meager offering. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon Living Generously, Part 1: WATCH NOW | LISTEN NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way  is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide.Join us!

On the next LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you into King David’s life when humility was the lesson - and it grew his life into deeper OBEDIENCE. It’s part of Dr. Youssef’s series, LIVING GENEROUSLY! (2 Samuel 24)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When God challenges us to live generously, His challenge is not primarily about money—it is about our hearts. In his new five-part series Living Generously, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges us to stop asking, “What's in it for me?” and start asking, “How does God want to use me?” In this series, you'll learn from a widow, a king, and a church whose love for God overflowed into giving—and you'll see how the gracious love of God compels us to give of our time, our resources, and our talents: willingly, joyfully, and sacrificially.

On today’s LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to a biblical scene of generosity. See a poor widow giving out of her poverty to her Lord! This scene became an example to generations about giving from the heart! (Luke 21)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to live generously? In this episode of Buddhism for Everyone, we explore the subtle ways we can practice abandoning stealing—not just materially, but in the countless small ways we might take without realizing it, like stealing time, being late, or complaining. Living generously is about cultivating a mindset of abundance and integrity. In daily practice, it means transforming our actions into gifts of kindness, consideration, and fairness. Small, mindful shifts can make a big impact on the way we live and interact with the world. Through Buddha's teachings, stories, and practical tips, we'll uncover how letting go of taking leads to greater peace and joy in our lives.  Him I call a Brahmana, who, in this world takes nothing that is not given him, be it long or short, big or small, good or bad. Whoever in this world Takes nothing not given, Whether it is long or short, Large or small, Beautiful or not, I call a brahmin. (409) —Buddha, The Dhammapada References with Links Buddha (1986).The Dhammapada: Verses and Stories. Translated by Daw Mya Tin, M.A. (Website). Edited by Editorial Committee, Burma Tipitaka Association Rangoon. Courtesy .of Nibbana.com. For free distribution only, as a gift of dhamma. Retrieved from https://www.tipitaka.net/tipitaka/dhp/verseload.php?verse=409 Find us at the links below:  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Buddhismforeveryone Facebook Group:Join our private group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sanghatalk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhism.with.joann.fox To learn more about virtual classes with JoAnn Fox: Buddhist Study Program

Sunday December 1, 2024 at the Hub City Church 4: FINANCES | 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 The 5 F's of a Fulfilling Marriage Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor Sermon Notes: “Why did Jesus put such an emphasis on money and possessions? Because there's a fundamental connection between our spiritual lives and how we think about and handle money. We may try to divorce our faith and our finances, but God sees them as inseparable.” — Randy Alcorn “There are three conversions: the conversion of the heart, mind and purse.” — Martin Luther Christian married couples ASSESS their FINANCIAL RESOURCES in light of the GOSPEL so that they might STEWARD them for KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT! Steps Towards Financial Faithfulness: 1. SET Financial PRIORITIES TOGETHER. - Matthew 6:33 2. COMMIT to LIVING GENEROUSLY. - Malachi 3:10-11 // 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 // 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 3. GUARD AGAINST Financial IDOLATRY. - Matthew 6:19-24 // 1 Timothy 6:17-19 4. CELEBRATE God's PROVISION. - Romans 8:32 // 2 Corinthians 9:15 // James 1:17 // Psalm 34:9-10 The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God. Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

Give people your time, words, and full attention – in doing all of that, it shows generosity. These are just a few ways you can be like Jesus and bless others this Thanksgiving week. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

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The True Treasure: Living Generously In Christ 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Thomas Easterling

In this episode, host Christine Caine is joined by Faith Mdhluli from South Africa. Faith holds degrees in Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Business Administration, and runs the Faithful Heart, Helpful Hands organization that provides opportunities for young girls from underperforming schools to learn and thrive. Faith encourages us today to live generously with what God has given us and lead with excellence in every space. Listen in as she shares how stepping out of your comfort zone makes space for God to move in big ways! SHOW NOTES: Living with Generosity Faith learned generosity from her mother – what do others learn about generosity from you? “In every way I've shown you that it is necessary to help the weak by laboring like this and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, because he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” Acts 20:35 Blessing Others Leadership is not about us, but about the people we are leading. Faith challenges us to steward the opportunities we are given and remarks that leadership is about serving others, how Jesus modeled. Eyes Fixed on Jesus If we know why God has placed us in our position, we can work with confidence that we are fulfilling his purpose. We are never tempted to cut corners or compromise when our eyes are fixed on Jesus. Selfless Leadership When leadership becomes self-serving it will hurt others rather than help them. We lead with excellence when we nurture those in our care with selflessness and love. — Follow Faith on https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-mdhluli-pmp-mba-07885780/LinkedIn Follow Christine @ChristineCaine Get your FREE reflection guide for journaling prompts or use it as a discussion guide with your community at PropelWomen.org/Podcast. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode, and don't forget to leave a review! See you next week on the Propel Women Life & Leadership Podcast. You can connect with us further at PropelWomen.org or on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Threads @PropelWomen. We can't wait to hang out with you in your car, during your workout, or wherever you listen to podcasts! — Propel Women is an initiative of Equip & Empower Ministries founded by Christine Caine. We EMPOWER women with biblical wisdom and encouragement, EQUIP women with practical training and education, and MOBILIZE women by providing hands-on leadership opportunities. No matter where a woman has influence – in an office, in her community, at home with her family, or in ministry – Propel is driven by a calling to equip and mobilize women to become effective co-laborers with Christ and make a difference within their unique spheres of influence.