The Generosity Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Rob Dupree and Michael Baker are joined by Meagan Brown, former pastor of stewardship. During their conversation, they discuss important statistical trends in giving. Best Quotes “Numbers tell a story and they mean something to God.” “Numbers help us look at things through a navigational lens of where […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Rob Dupree and Michael Baker are joined by Matt Henslee, Pastor of Mayhill Baptist Church in New Mexico. During their conversation, they discuss the sustainability of pastoring, especially in the church, for years to come. Best Quotes “Small churches care about the mission of God and care about […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Chris Abbott, President of Church Growth Agency and former Marketing and Creative Director at Guts Church and Guts Church Network. During their conversation, they discuss using social media for outreach and impact. Best Quotes “Social media is meant to be social. It’s about […]
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Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with Michael Martin. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Michael Martin, the President of ECFA, Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability. During their conversation they help […]
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Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with Scott Morton. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Scott Morton, international funding coach for Navigators, author, trainer, and speaker. During their conversation they discuss […]
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Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with John Rinehart. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by John Rinehart, the Founder and Team Leader of Gospel Patrons. During their conversation they discuss the […]
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Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we are revisiting our conversation with Zach Terry. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Zach Terry, Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church Fernandino Beach, FL. During their conversation, they discuss […]
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Note: As we wrap up 2020, we will be revisiting our most popular podcasts of the year. This week we will start with our discussion with Gary Montgomery. In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gary Montgomery, Executive Director of Compass-Kentucky. During their conversation, they discuss helping pastors move beyond […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Rob Dupree and Michael Baker are joined by David King, the Karen Lake Buttrey Director of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving as well as Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies within the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. During their conversation they discuss what statistics say […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Michael Baker, the lead digital fundraising strategist at iDonate. During their conversation they discuss peer-to-peer fundraising and how to navigate it. Best Quotes “The more we can make it easier for the donor, the more likely they are to convert and actually give […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Andrew Esparza, the founder of Kingdom Analytics. During their conversation they discuss the topic of big data and how it can be leveraged for kingdom good. Best Quotes “As humans we tend to fear the things we don’t understand.” “When we are working […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Vance Pitman, the pastor at Hope Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. During their conversation they discuss the power of God’s presence and how His kingdom ushers in generous living. Best Quotes “We all know He is faithful in calling us, what we sometimes […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Nick Newman, Lead Pastor at Propel Church in Mount Pleasant, NC. During their conversation they discuss generosity ministry in the different stages of a church plant and how to start something you can build upon year after year. Best Quotes “When it comes […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Chris Martin, former social media manager. During their conversation they discuss creating a long-term strategy for social media. Best Quotes “The entire Internet is social, not just the social media apps that come to mind.” “How we use the social Internet is revealing […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Lee Ann Martin, the President of Design373, and Nathan Gaddis, the Ministry Strategist for Design373. During their conversation they discuss why a church brand matters. Best Quotes “When we partner with churches all over the country and we start with social media, everything […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Brandon Sieben, CEO of Compass Global. During their conversation they discuss global resources, trends, and movements. Best Quotes “We’ve got a huge amount of passion for leadership, and specifically Jesus being the prime example to follow there.” “We need the church to be […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Dino Rizzo, the Executive Director of the Association of Related Churches, also known as ARC. During their conversation they discuss how every church regardless of size, age, or resource depth can serve its city to the highest level. Best Quotes “Every community has […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Jeff Crook, senior pastor of Christ Place Church in Flowery Branch, GA. During their conversation they discuss launching a strategic discipleship pathway for generosity by uniting clear vision language and the five types of givers. Best Quotes “Everything we do is flowing out […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Warren Bird, Vice President of Research and Equipping at the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). During their conversation they discuss facts and trends, how to sift through them, and lead with confidence. Best Quotes “My role with the research side is to […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Bill High, the President of The Signatry, a global Christian foundation. During their conversation they discuss why every church needs an actual relationship with an institution known as a Christian Foundation. Best Quotes “So many times we see people who grow in spiritual […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Adam Flynt, Multiplication Pastor for The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL area. During their conversation they discuss how one church can resource a multiplication movement both locally and globally. Best Quotes “We wanted to follow Jesus into the world on His mission, […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Kevin Washburn, founder of Clerestory Learning. During their conversation they discuss powerful principles in unlocking personal generosity. Best Quotes “Clerestory Learning emerged from my passion for teaching and learning, specifically my interests in curriculum and instruction.” “Stories not only engage and inform us. […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Dan Zimbardi, executive pastor of Sandals Church. During their conversation they discuss revitalization and church renewal. Best Quotes “We prayed for years, maybe decades, for a parking problem.” “When God shows up and opens a door for a church, have the courage to […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Mike Prior, president of Financial Planning Ministry. During their conversation they discuss legacy giving and turning non cash items into dollars that fuel ministries. Best Quotes “There is an opportunity for our believers to be generous through that other 90% pocket – those […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Scott McConnell, director of Lifeway Research. During their conversation they discuss the latest trends in generosity for future planning purposes. Best Quotes “Lifeway Research is a team that works to understand what is going on in the church, what is going on in […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Candace Cutlip and Kyle Blankenship, generosity specialists for Lifeway Generosity. During their conversation they answer many of the common questions churches have about Lifeway Generosity. Best Quotes “The secret is hidden inside of discipleship and you can do that. But when it comes […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Brandon Sieben, President of Compass Global, and Howard Dayton, noted author and Founder of Compass Global. During their conversation they discuss leadership, stewardship, and generosity. Best Quotes “We focus on the few, have them become equipped to handle their resources God’s way, and […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Michael Martin, the President of ECFA, Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability. During their conversation they help pastors understand how givers view financial accountability helping them become more generous. Best Quotes “What are some ways that you can actually demonstrate and communicate the ways […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Tim Cool, the Chief Solutions Officer at Smart Church Solutions and author of Why Church Buildings Matter and Plan 4 It. During their conversation they discuss how stewardship of physical resources actually increases generosity. Best Quotes “Stewardship means someone has entrusted something to […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Kie Bowman, lead pastor of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Austin, TX, President of Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, and author of City of Prayer. During their conversation they discuss fasting and prayer and how they can fuel your ministry. Best Quotes “If […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by David Dykes, lead pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, TX. During their conversation they discuss how the church should be known as the most generous organization in the city. Best Quotes “We challenge our members to go into the community and […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by John Cortines, co-author of God and Money and True Riches, and COO of Generous Giving. During their conversation they discuss how John’s life purpose was unexpectedly and radically changed. Best Quotes “God took a couple of knuckleheads with really bad theologies of money […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Shaunti Feldhahn, a social researcher, best-selling author, and speaker. During their conversation they discuss the #1 challenges couples face when it comes to money. Best Quotes “The biggest obstacle is the absolute inability of most husbands and wives to sit down at the […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Harry Pearson, the founder of OneAscent. During their conversation they discuss how financial planning ministry can help a staff team and church ministry. Best Quotes “Do you know if your current investments are aligned with what you said was important?” “God has walked […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Jeff Kahler, the Director of Stewardship and Advancement at LCBC, a multi-campus church across central Pennsylvania. During their conversation they discuss the critical role of a pastor and his team to create a lasting generous culture. Best Quotes “I had direct feedback from […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by George Thompson, the Pastor of Finance and Stewardship at Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, CA. During their conversation they discuss the stewardship ministry God has built at Faithful Central Bible. Best Quotes “There is a 90% chance that the people who are […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Michael Blue, the Executive Director and General Counsel for the Ron Blue Institute. During their conversation they discuss financial hope for a stressful steward. Best Quotes “We need financial literacy, but what we need behind it is an understanding of why we do […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by John Rinehart, the Founder and Team Leader of Gospel Patrons. During their conversation they discuss the practical fuel of vision. Best Quotes “A gospel patron is the business leader behind the move of God that nobody knows.” “The way the Son of God’s […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Scott Morton, international funding coach for Navigators, author, trainer, and speake.. During their conversation they discuss the topic of personal fundraising. Best Quotes “God’s will done in God’s way never lacks God’s supplies—but it requires a wise Biblical fundraising plan!” “Social media is […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Patrick Johnson, founder and president of Generous Church. During their conversation they discuss how a generosity retreat can affect your church. Best Quotes “Sustained transformational generosity happens when leaders go first.” “We created an overflow experience to be a unique experience for leaders […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gary Montgomery, Executive Director of Compass-Kentucky. During their conversation, they discuss the tension of needing resources to accomplish vision and the fear of wearing out the conversation. Best Quotes “On the surface, the tension is there because we don’t want to raise funds.” […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, founder of Learn Generosity. During their conversation, they discuss the most common missteps church leaders unknowingly make when it comes to generosity. Best Quotes “The most effective way to preach on money is to sprinkle it in just like Jesus did.” […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Ray Gary, founder and CEO of iDonate. During their conversation, they uncover the hidden power that events hold to unleash giving in the local church. Best Quotes “When we think about the church we understand the value of corporate fellowship probably better than […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Rob Taylor, former offensive tackle with the Tampa Bay Bucs and current Stewardship Pastor at Idlewild Baptist Church just outside of Tampa, FL. During their conversation, they discuss what a Stewardship Pastor does all week long. Best Quotes “We don’t want our people […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, noted stewardship expert, author, consultant, and founder of LearnGenerosity.com. During their conversation, they discuss the most effective generosity and stewardship resources. Best Quotes “Howard Dayton’s book Your Money Counts is like reading a commentary on money in the Bible.” “The Generous […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gary Montgomery, Executive Director of Compass-Kentucky. During their conversation, they discuss helping pastors move beyond their own financial issues. Best Quotes “The most common thing I hear is that no one ever taught me what it meant to handle money God’s way.” “We […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Kevin Brimner, Lead Pastor at First Christian Church in Newbergh, Indiana. During their conversation, they discuss leading the church and its finances as they recover from a split. Best Quotes “We were running 1300 on an average week with a budget of $45,000. […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Zach Terry, Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church Fernandino Beach, FL. During their conversation, they discuss how a pastor can grow his generosity leadership. Best Quotes “Watching how the church engaged with my father as a very poor man all the way through […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Bill High, founder and CEO of The Signatry, a Global Christian Foundation. During their conversation, they discuss shepherding and leading the most successful business leaders in your church. Best Quotes “A business leader is trying to lead and grow a business. He’s trying […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, former Stewardship Pastor, author, and President of Learn Generosity. During their conversation, they discuss how pastors leading a small or medium size church can start a generosity ministry. Best Quotes “The very first thing every pastor has to do is they […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, former Stewardship Pastor, author, and President of Learn Generosity. During their conversation, they discuss the power of freedom affecting church ministry. Best Quotes “The ideal position for someone is out of debt, living with margin, having a good savings, but also […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen and George Thompson, Stewardship Pastor at Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, CA, are joined by Leo Sabo, President of the Christian Stewardship Network. During their conversation, they discuss being a passionate leader in the stewardship area and how to have the whole team succeed. Best […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Chip Ingram, pastor, author, speaker, and leader of the Living on the Edge movement. During their conversation, they discuss personal growth in generosity, Best Quotes “Whenever you see a need that you think I would want to fill, then I want you to […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Bill High, CEO of The Signatry, a Global Christian Foundation, and the author of several books including Giving It All Away with David Green, CEO of Hobby Lobby. During their conversation, they discuss the financial vehicles and professionals that pastors need to know […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Willy Rice, Lead Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, Florida. During their conversation, they discuss how to turn your capital campaign into a fruitful experience outside the dollar amount. Best Quotes “When you go into a campaign and you have a lot […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen and co-host George Thompson, Pastor of Stewardship at Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, are joined by Dave Briggs, Stewardship Pastor at Central Christian Church, in Phoenix, AZ. During their conversation, they discuss going beyond the basics of stewardship training. Best Quotes “God impressed on me […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, founder of Learn Generosity. During their conversation, they discuss turning generosity passages of the Bible into teaching opportunities. Best Quotes “Pastors, get your pen and paper ready. We might just give you your sermon for this Sunday today.” “Anytime you are […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Bill Newman, president of Servant PC. During their conversation, they discuss how to turn your data into a successful engagement strategy. Best Quotes “Why track any of this information at all if you aren’t going to use it to grow the ministry?” “There […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen and George Thompson, Stewardship Pastor at Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, CA, are joined by Steve Carter, Stewardship Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY. During their conversation, they discuss if the ministry should be called stewardship or a generosity ministry. As a listener […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Ray Gary, CEO of iDonate. During their conversation, they discuss the expectations of a giver, particularly in the next generation, with a focus on crowdfunding, social media, and events integration. Best Quotes “Whether we like it or not, we have short attention spans […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Eric Koehler, Lead Pastor at ValleyPoint Church in Glen Mills, PA. During their conversation, they discuss why Eric’s sermon series “Life Verse” is so impactful. Best Quotes “What started as a way to fill a few weeks so that we could get on […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson. Gunnar has a passion for teaching Biblical Generosity and Financial Stewardship to individuals, churches, non-profits, and businesses. During their conversation, they discuss why next generation giving is a big deal for the church. Best Quotes “The biggest challenge the church is […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Mike Walker, Lead Pastor, and Sean Walker, Executive Pastor, from Bayou Church in Lafayette, LA. During their conversation, they discuss what to do when people and giving are down. Best Quotes “You want to have a great ministry in the community and it […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Patrick Johnson, the director of Generous Church. During their conversation, they discuss statistical trends from generous churches. Best Quotes “We get called in if they want to grow generosity apart from fundraising.” “There’s a growing trend among churches who are getting serious about […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Art Rainer, author of The Money Challenge, The Marriage Challenge, and The Secret Slide Money Club series for kids. During their conversation, they discuss how parents can encourage generosity in their children. Best Quotes “Money is often a significant competitor for our heart.” […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Will Mancini, founder of Auxano, author, speaker, and thought leader. During their conversation, they discuss how a big vision creates big generosity. We have some copies of Will Mancini’s book, God Dreams to giveaway all you have to do is leave a review […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, former stewardship pastor and Executive Vice President at MortarStone. During their conversation, they discuss the 30 trillion-dollar wealth transfer. Best Quotes “Those dollars represent the accumulated assets of all the families over this economic boom that we have had in the […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by a special co-host, George Thompson, Stewardship Pastor at Faithful Central Bible Church and board member of Christian Stewardship Network. Their guest today is Chris Goulard, Pastor of Strategic Advancement at Saddleback Church. During their conversation, they discuss what a churchwide stewardship plan looks […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Greg Gibbs, Director of Strategic Planning at Kensington Church and Lead Navigator with Auxano. During their conversation, they discuss leading a successful capital campaign. Best Quotes “If you have high values around clarity and discipleship, that means you are really caregiving to your […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Michael Kelley, the Director of the Small Group Team at Lifeway. During their conversation, they discuss how to turn random messages into a powerful discipleship ministry. Best Quotes “If you want to raise generosity levels, more preaching on the topic is not the […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Jon VerLee, the founder of Breeze. During their conversation, they discuss how to make giving easy for members of your church. Best Quotes “We see ourselves as the technical support arm for the churches we serve.” “At the church, our vision was to […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Ray Gary, the co-founder and CEO of iDonate. During their conversation, they discuss non-cash giving. Best Quotes “There are billions of dollars given each year in noncash.” “I wanted to find a way and be part of a movement to unleash noncash donations […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Patrick Johnson, the director of Generous Church. During their conversation, they discuss how the Overflow resource fits into a larger discipleship strategy. Best Quotes “The difference in this study is that it is framed around stories of generous givers from all walks of […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Bryan Rose, a lead navigator with Auxano. During their conversation, they discuss how generosity and hospitality are not two separate things. Best Quotes “The word generospitality comes from the question, ‘How do we connect generosity and hospitality?’” “What was really attractive about the […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Eric Koehler, pastor of ValleyPoint Church in Glen Mills, PA. During their conversation, they discuss leading the church to be generous in the city. Best Quotes “Love days are simply our opportunity as a church to think about others by loving and serving […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, the Executive VP at MortarStone and former Stewardship Pastor at Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas. During their conversation, they discuss how to get paid staff support and volunteer lay-led support. Best Quotes “If you get the whole staff involved in your […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Skye Jethani, author of What’s Wrong With Religion, podcast host, speaker, and consultant. During their conversation, they discuss how media fasts lead to generosity and contrasting scarcity and overflow. Best Quotes “A lot of Christians engage in generosity either out of a sense […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Skye Jethani, author of What’s Wrong With Religion, podcast host, speaker, and consultant. During their conversation, they discuss the power of culture, communication, and generosity. Best Quotes “What would it look like to take a step backward and talk about where generosity fits […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Jeff Anderson, founder of Acceptable Gift and author of Plastic Donuts and Divine Applause. During their conversation, they discuss how God feels about our generosity. Best Quotes “When I learned that the Bible had things to say about money, I was very intrigued.” […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Ray Gary, co-founder and CEO of iDonate. During their conversation, they discuss how to personalize the generosity program in your organization. Best Quotes “After pursuing success for 30 years, I became convicted that I should be using the gifts and talents God had […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, executive vice president at MortarStone. During their conversation, they discuss what you need to do when God puts it on your heart to start a generosity ministry. Best Quotes “If God puts it on your heart to start a generosity ministry, […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Art Rainer, author of The Marriage Challenge, and former executive pastor. During their conversation, they discuss why it is important for married couples to be on the same page financially. Best Quotes “70% of married couples say they argue about finances.” “57% of […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gordon Daily, founder and president of Boxcast. During their conversation, they discuss using video streaming to keep church members engaged even when they can’t physically attend church. As promised here is a link to a free one on one consultation from Boxcast: […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Drew Formsma, author of Everyday Generosity. During their conversation, they discuss how and why parents should teach their kids about generosity. Best Quotes “We really worked this together to help define and discover and demonstrate the ins and outs of generosity.” “It is […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Bill High, CEO of The Signatry: A Global Christian Foundation. He is the co-author with David Green, founder, and CEO of Hobby Lobby, of Giving It All Away … And Getting It Back Again. During their conversation, they discuss legacy ministry and discipling […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, stewardship pastor at Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas, founder of Learn Generosity, and executive vice president at MortarStone. During their conversation, they discuss what a thriving generosity ministry looks like. Best Quotes “We’ve got to define exactly what we mean and […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Jeff Anderson, author, and founder of Acceptable Gift. During their conversation, they discuss how giving and fasting go hand in hand. Best Quotes “When we do certain things, the God of the universe is paying attention and He wants to reward us.” “Giving […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Patrick Johnson, the director of Generous Church. During their conversation, they discuss moving from microwave generosity to enjoying a feast. Best Quotes “I tried to discover, ‘what’s the core to creating a generous culture?’” “One of the key things I’ve learned is that […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Art Rainer, the author of The Money Challenge and former executive pastor. During their conversation, they discuss how getting financially healthy benefits God’s Kingdom. Best Quotes “We get financially healthy so that we can then use our resources to advance God’s Kingdom.” “Don’t […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Brad Formsma, author and founder of I Like Giving. During their conversation, they discuss how to inspire generosity. Best Quotes “We started with capturing short giving stories that showed the generous life from so many different perspectives, and the world responded.” “We know […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Blair Graham, pastor of stewardship and generosity at Summit Church in Raleigh, N.C. During their conversation, they discuss looking for business leaders in your church to serve on the generosity team and small steps you can take to start a generosity ministry in […]
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In this episode of the Generosity Podcast, Todd McMichen is joined by Gunnar Johnson, longtime Stewardship Pastor at Gateway Church in Dallas, TX, author, and speaker. Gunnar is the founder of Learn Generosity and currently serves as the Executive VP at MortarStone. During their conversation, they discuss when churches should consider starting a stewardship ministry. […]
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Pastors we are pumped to bring you a brand new free resource. It will move the dial forward for you and your team quickly. “The Generosity Podcast” is launching weekly and here is what it will deliver to you. A quick hitting 20-25 minutes of practical discussion from leading experts, authors, and pastors each week […]
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