Podcasts about your giving

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss how to keep the focus of the Christmas season on Jesus, as the birthday celebration it should be. “Keeping Christ in Christmas” has become almost a mantra in response to the ever-increasing consumerization of Christmas and how far we've seemed to drift from the historical event of Jesus's birth. And this has implications beyond how to tangibly keep Christ in Christmas. We also have to find ways to keep Christ in our giving and in our gatherings at Christmastime - the relationships that can make the holidays challenging for so many people and can take away from the joy this season is meant to hold. Episode Links There are a couple messages series that you may want to check out related to today's conversation. The first shares the title of today's episode, “Keeping Christ in Christmas.” It will help you take an even deeper dive into the various ways to keep Jesus as the focus of the Christmas season, with installments that look at: Keeping Christ in Your Celebrating, Keeping Christ in Your Relating and Keeping Christ in Your Giving. The installment on “relating” is particularly helpful if the holiday season brings more anxiety than joy. There was a book that he noted as well written by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend called Boundaries that would be a good one to read. Dr. White also touched on the significance of the season of Advent and all that can hold for our lives. For this, we'd encourage you to look at “The Advent Conspiracy.” When talking about the idea of giving being a key way to keep Christ in Christmas - particularly by beginning our gift-giving with Jesus - Dr. White mentioned an annual effort that was launched by Mecklenburg Community Church in 1994. You can read more about the “Giving to Christ at Christmas” effort in a recent blog that Dr. White wrote HERE. Finally, you heard Dr. White mention something called the Daily Headline News at Church & Culture - a collection of headlines from around the globe that are curated by Dr. White each weekday. The news stories shared here are to help give you a better picture of what's happening within our culture today, and how many of these cultural events impact the Church. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

In Jim Scudder, Jr.'s message, “You Will Give an Account of Your Giving,” he sheds light on the significance of putting God first in our lives, especially when it comes to our resources and blessings. Pastor Scudder skillfully unpacks the principle of first fruits.

Don't be afraid to assess YOUR GIVING!!!

Honoring God in Your Giving

Honoring God in Your Giving

Honoring God in Your Giving

Honoring God in Your Giving

Want your charitable giving to make the greatest difference in the world? Today, we're talking with Kris Putnam-Walkerly, author of Delusional Altruism, who advises philanthropists who want to achieve greater clarity, impact, and joy with their giving.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWVQF5___XQ&t=11s We'll discuss why how you give matters, the 7 delusions of altruism, and how to create lasting change. If you're a philanthropist, donor, or an everyday person who donates time, money, and experience to help create a better world… tune in now! Table of contentsDelusional Altruism: What Makes Philanthropy Effective or Not?Invest Like It's Your BusinessHow Do Philanthropists Get in Their Own Way?How to Ask the Right QuestionsHow Can You Be Transformational in Your Giving?Links Mentioned: About Kris Putnam-WalkerlyBook A Strategy Call Philanthropy Coaching [7:08] “I also provide a lot of coaching and advising. So most of my clients now retain me as a private coach to help them navigate their philanthropic journey and help them get clarity on what they're trying to accomplish. And help hold them accountable to accomplishing it. And really being a sounding board to them, because it can be a very lonely place to be. Either you're the executive director, perhaps, of a foundation...but also for, perhaps, an ultra-high-net-worth donor...it can feel lonely because you can feel a lot of guilt with having all that wealth.” The reason it's lonely, as Kris mentions, is that there aren't many people you can have a conversation with about your finances. Either people are asking for that money, or they don't validate your struggles because you have money.  Delusional Altruism: What Makes Philanthropy Effective or Not? [9:35] “Delusional Altruism is really about how donors of all sizes and types are generally genuine in their altruism. They really want to make a difference, change the world, want to help others; but are getting in their own way and are preventing themselves from having the impact that they seek….So part of the challenge with effectiveness is, it's hard to be effective when you're getting in your own way.” [10:05] “One of the challenges is a scarcity mindset, and this is when donors believe that maintaining a spartan operation for themselves or their grantees...somehow equates to delivering greater value in the community.” [11:00] “If you want a non-profit to be successful, just like a business, it requires investment in your growth and in your success.” [11:55] “I think a lot of people of wealth feel guilty. They feel guilty because maybe they inherited the wealth and didn't earn it, and therefore don't deserve it. Or maybe they made more money than they ever thought they'd make in their lifetime, sold a business, and suddenly have wealth... But the problem with that is it really holds funders back, from a mindset perspective. It often causes people to shrink, to kind of mask their talent and mask their ability to make a difference in the lives of others.” [13:04] Rachel: “The business in the first place is service to mankind and to the world. And you are not taking money from society; you are giving something that's more valuable, and the exchange of that is that you are profitable.”  Invest Like It's Your Business [18:50] Kris: “Is that how you invest in your business? Do you only allow one cent of every dollar to go to pay your staff salaries? [Or] to go to pay for your own business development? So why are we asking a non-profit, who's trying to save people's lives, why are you asking them to do [that]?” How Do Philanthropists Get in Their Own Way? [20:20] “I think fear really is the primary cause of the scarcity mindset. And there are lots of different ways funders feel fearful; which might surprise you because you assume that the donor is wealthy, and with wealth should come confidence.” [25:30] “Sometimes we...sort of stumble through our giving based on what...

Pastor Rodney sets the Theme for 2021:  As Unto The LordScripture: Colossians 3:23  And whatever you do, do it with Zest and Gusto, as to the Lord and not to men,1.  Your Service:  Romans 12:9-11 NKJ & NLT2.   Your Giving: 2 Corth 9:1-8 NLT3.   Your Worship: 2 Sam. 6:14-15  

There are three ways to get to the top . 1. Your gift. 2. Your Skill and 3. Your Giving. Learn more in this podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firefortoday/support

Getting the Most from Your Giving

Join Curt Landry as he discusses and instructs how you can “Align Your Prayer, Your Walk, Your Giving.” Even though there are different levels of understanding and different ways of walking in instruction, God's ways are higher. Yet, when we submit to God's calendar and His heart, His instruction becomes clearer for alignment to His ways. In this message, Curt Landry discusses how you can “set your clock” so God can “set your provision” to His ways. God wants discernment to be released into your life so you can know your identity to walk into your destiny. Curt takes you into God's Word for important answers to these important questions: --- What is so special about God's calendar that aligns me with His ways? --- What does God's Word say about alignment in prayer—especially in His Courts? --- What does God's Word say about how I am to give—including my time, tasks and activities? --- How can I get my prayer, walk and provision lined up with God as He intended? Learn how you can pray, walk, and give with discernment from God in each season of your life—walking in His sweetness, fully aligned for His provision and grace that results in God's ways of love, patience, kindness, compassion and hope in abundance!

B'H! We are super excited about YOUR future and the Expansion of the Emunah Project! A brand new building is being bought, plentiful profuse projects are proposed, and enormous efforts are effecting Earth’s empires. This Rocket-ship fueled by the energy of Emunah is ready to blast off! Please plentifully pour out your pockets with pure proceeds for production! Please Watch this Promo Video now, share with all your friends and help bring clear truth and redemption to the world! BE GENEROUS in Your Giving!! Show how proudly with Rav Dror and the Emunah Project you stand, By lending us your most generous hand. Together we will transform the world into a giant Emunah-land, But we need Your Help right now, to expand. Emunah.com/Fundraiser

ThePorch2 - The Checks and Balances of Your Giving & Receiving Neighbors, how many of you believe the saying it is better to give than receive? How many of you have a cheerful attitude when giving? Or better still does your attitude stay cheerful when others are receiving and you are not? On tonight's ThePorch2 episode as premiered on Storm Talk 365 Radio you will be asked to access yourself with The Checks and Balances of Your Giving and Receiving. After this episode let's hope all of us Neighbors believe we benefit when giving or receiving; and truly experience happiness whether we are giving or getting! Your host MsMyra Smith Frye can be contacted via email at myrasfrye@gmail.com Subject:ThePorch2 We enjoy your choice to engage in PorchTalk with us by leaving comments and questions on the medium or your listening choice. For those who download the podcast to listen later contact us via email or any of our social media platforms. Your voice is important to us. Share the download or replay link with your Neighbors because we want to hear the PorchTalk too. We are currently on Summer Break on #ThePorch as of July 8, 2018. We will inform you when our live-interactive Sunday Night I Am Special Inspirational Teleconference calls will resume. We invite you to stay connected to us by joining our Facebook Group: ThePorch2 or By becoming a Neighbor2Neighbor Guest here on ThePorch2 Podcast or ThePorch call. For more information contact us at myrasfrye@gmail.com. Subject: N2NG

ThePorch2 - The Checks and Balances of Your Giving & Receiving Neighbors, how many of you believe the saying it is better to give than receive? How many of you have a cheerful attitude when giving? Or better still does your attitude stay cheerful when others are receiving and you are not? On tonight's ThePorch2 episode as premiered on Storm Talk 365 Radio you will be asked to access yourself with The Checks and Balances of Your Giving and Receiving. After this episode let's hope all of us Neighbors believe we benefit when giving or receiving; and truly experience happiness whether we are giving or getting! Your host MsMyra Smith Frye can be contacted via email at myrasfrye@gmail.com Subject:ThePorch2 We enjoy your choice to engage in PorchTalk with us by leaving comments and questions on the medium or your listening choice. For those who download the podcast to listen later contact us via email or any of our social media platforms. Your voice is important to us. Share the download or replay link with your Neighbors because we want to hear the PorchTalk too. We are currently on Summer Break on #ThePorch as of July 8, 2018. We will inform you when our live-interactive Sunday Night I Am Special Inspirational Teleconference calls will resume. We invite you to stay connected to us by joining our Facebook Group: ThePorch2 or By becoming a Neighbor2Neighbor Guest here on ThePorch2 Podcast or ThePorch call. For more information contact us at myrasfrye@gmail.com. Subject: N2NG

"Giving Like Jesus Gave: Part 3: How Did Jesus Give?, How did Jesus give? BY DYING, John 12:20-28, Your giving should be PLANNED in advance!(v.23), Your Giving should have a PURPOSEFUL result!(v.24), Your giving should be PATTERNED after Christ!(v.26), Your giving should bring PRAISE to the Father!(v.28), Given by Ken Adams in Newnan, GA. , on 09/26/2010.

"Giving Like Jesus Gave: Part 3: How Did Jesus Give?, How did Jesus give? BY DYING, John 12:20-28, Your giving should be PLANNED in advance!(v.23), Your Giving should have a PURPOSEFUL result!(v.24), Your giving should be PATTERNED after Christ!(v.26), Your giving should bring PRAISE to the Father!(v.28), Given by Ken Adams in Newnan, GA. , on 09/26/2010.

--{ West Going Third World -- Look Around, From the Media, Barely a Sound: Nearly Over, You Know -- the Long, Long Fight, We're Communitarian and Poor, Neo-Trotskyite: "Generations of Treaties to Search and See, Governments Signed, Neglecting You and Me, All Intended for Neo-Soviet, Way of Living, A World Served by Labour and Your Giving, Hierarchy of CEOs, Foundations and NGOs, With Experts Directing How it Goes, And "Leaders" Seeking the Opportunity To Strut and Lord Over "Your" Community, A New Global Curriculum Set in Schools, Ensuring Compliant, Stupid, Slaving Fools, Like Animals in Orwell's "Animal Farm" We'll be Ruled by Pigs Trained in Charm, So We'll All Work for the "Greater Good", Dissidents are Outcasts, Dinosaurs, Rude, When Equally Poor, We Must Give Thanks To Rockefeller, Rothschilds and Big Banks For Neo-Communism Which We're to Love, Peasants at Bottom and Elite Above" © Alan Watt }-- Waking Up vs. Reacting to Changes - "Simple" Questions and Answers - World Federation - Front-man Politicians, Left-Right Game - Prime Ministers Chretien and Mulroney, NAFTA - "Communities" (Ruled by Councils of Experts) and Pretence of Participation - Soviet System - UK, Big Society, Community Organizers, Saul Alinski et al., Communitarianism - Australia Invaded by Agenda 21, Sustainability, Smart Growth, Earth Charter - Youth Trained to be New Soviet Leaders - Authoritarian Global Society - Redistribution of Wealth, Marxist Economics - Communism for Peasants - Rural Clearances, Carbon Sinks, Land Access for Authorized Corporations Only. Carnegie Endowment Foundation - Branches of CFR-RIIA Worldwide - Asian-Pacific Regional Bloc. Future Intellectual Agenda of United Nations according to WAAS Survey. (See http://www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com for article links.) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - July 28, 2010 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)