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    The Generosity Podcast

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    Podcast: Episode 12: Launch a Generosity Ministry with Clear Goals, Gunnar Johnson May 22, 2019
    Show notes

    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, you really have to think and pray through, ‘Lord, what do I want for the people that you’ve asked me to serve in my congregation?’”

    “Most families, regardless of income level, are in some kind of financial challenge.”

    “Begin to anchor all of the things you want to see in the lives of these families in Scripture.”

    “If your motivation is purely organizational fundraising, they are going to know that.”

    “The proper motivation is to teach on money and management of money for the benefit of the individual.”

    “Raise the money for the organization, but do it because it’s the best thing for the individuals.”

    “Less people are going to church but there are still a big percentage of people trying church for the first time.”

    “Your wealthy family who is dealing with the spiritual challenge of having an abundance has a different spiritual need for discipleship.”

    “Don’t be shy to create new things that fit your people group.”

    Before founding Generosity and Stewardship Strategies in 2017 and co-founding Financial Freedom International in 2015, Gunnar Johnson was a local church pastor and business owner. He serves as Executive Vice President of MortarStone. Gunnar has a passion for teaching biblical generosity and financial stewardship to individuals, churches, nonprofits, and businesses.
    You can learn more about Gunnar’s ministry here: www.learngenerosity.com.

    Recommended Resources

    Generosity by Lifeway (https://lifewaygenerosity.com)

    MortarStone (https://mortarstone.com)

    The post Podcast: Episode 12: Launch a Generosity Ministry with Clear Goals, Gunnar Johnson appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 11-Winning in Marriage and Money, Art Rainer May 15, 2019
    Show notes

    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 divorced couples say that finances were the reason for their divorce.”

    “Getting couples on the same page financially can really benefit their marriage as they work to advance God’s kingdom.”

    “God designed us not to be hoarders, but conduits through which His generosity flows.”

    “Financially healthy people are better able to say ‘yes’ instead of ‘not yet.’”

    “God didn’t give us money to destroy our marriage.”

    “You are going to bring certain expectations to the marriage about how finances work, and it’s important to deconstruct those expectations.”

    “Pastor, it’s OK that you aren’t the money expert. God is.”

    Art Rainer is the author of the best-selling book The Money Challenge. He is a renowned expert in
    personal finance, stewardship, and generosity.

    Learn more about personal stewardship by visiting Art’s website: www.artrainer.com.

    Recommended Resources

    Generosity by Lifeway (https://lifewaygenerosity.com)

    The Marriage Challenge by Art Rainer (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-marriage-challenge-P005805333)

    The Money Challenge by Art Rainer (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-money-challenge-P005792103)

    Bible Studies for Life (biblestudiesforlife.com)

    The post Podcast: Episode 11-Winning in Marriage and Money, Art Rainer appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 10- Increasing Engagement with Absentees Increases Generosity, Gordon Daily May 08, 2019
    Show notes

    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:

    Free 1 on 1 Church Streaming Consultation with One of Our Team Members Who is Also a Former Pastor

    Best Quotes

    “Engagement is the name of the game.”

    “We live in a video world. That’s how everyone is consuming their content. Of all things, the church needs to be equipped to play that same game and to play it well.”

    “At Boxcast, we want video streaming to be easy for everyone.”

    “Maintaining that regular worship rhythm on Sundays is a wonderful thing for those who intend to be there, but just can’t for whatever reason.”

    “When you aren’t streaming, nobody can see it.”

    “Our pastors that use Boxcast tell us that 9 out of 10 people that come to their church watched online first.”

    “Start by sharing with one camera in the back of the room. It’s great start.”

    Gordon has always been a big dreamer and big thinker.

    Although he failed to achieve his childhood goal of starting in center field for the Cleveland Indians, Gordon has never lost his capacity for dreaming big and working tirelessly to achieve whatever he sets his mind to.

    His really big dream: To create a technology company that changes the way people communicate – through live HD video streaming.

    After receiving his BS and MS in computer engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, a 12-year-career at Rockwell Automation followed. It literally took him around the world, including a stint in Singapore. It also gave him the opportunity to manage mission-critical projects early in his career. In Gordon’s Rockwell years, he tackled tough technical problems, crafted international business deals and came up with creative marketing solutions. He also managed to be awarded a half-dozen patents.

    Gordon lives with his wife Cara and their young children Quentin, Serena, and Lincoln in a renovated convent on Cleveland’s West Side. When he isn’t with his family or working, he’s most often demonstrating his competitive side whether it’s skiing, kayaking or playing ping pong.

    Recommended Resources

    Generosity by Lifeway (https://lifewaygenerosity.com)

    Mere

    Boxcast

    Free 1 on 1 Church Streaming Consultation with One of Our Team Members Who is Also a Former Pastor

    The post Podcast: Episode 10- Increasing Engagement with Absentees Increases Generosity, Gordon Daily appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 9- Raising Generous Kids in a Selfie World May 01, 2019
    Show notes

    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 so important for generosity to start when the kids are at home.”

    “It starts with opening up opportunities, showing your kids where they can give and how they can step into everyday giving experiences.”

    “I think all those excuses go out the window because God calls us to step into someone else’s need without asking for anything in return.”

    “It’s all about rethinking the whole definition of giving.”

    “Giving is not about us. It is not about our own good.”

    “Remember that we can step into this daily, weekly, monthly.”

    “If we block someone’s generosity, we could be blocking them from ever giving again.”

    Drew Formsma is widely known as a voice to his generation and a peer who can communicate with them, unlike any adult. He began speaking with his dad in 2016 at the age of fourteen to audiences of tens of thousands of people around the world on the simple idea that generosity is the key to a better life. Drew lives in Southern California with his family and has set his sights on playing the top 100 golf courses in America by the age of forty.

    andrew@ilikegiving.com

    Recommended Resources

    Generosity by Lifeway (https://lifewaygenerosity.com)

    Everyday Generosity by Drew Formsma (http://www.bradformsma.com/everyday-generosity)

    Mere (merechurch.com)

    The post Podcast: Episode 9- Raising Generous Kids in a Selfie World appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 8- What a Legacy Ministry Is and Is Not, Bill High Apr 24, 2019
    Show notes

    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 business owners in the church.

    Best Quotes

    “The background of growing up poor gave me the passion to teach people about generosity and stewardship.”

    “As a result of our work, we’ve seen people dramatically increase their giving.”

    “The number one gamechanger that people can teach is that God is the owner and what are the implications of God’s ownership.”

    “It’s a simple way to raise more significant money to fund and fuel the mission of the church.”

    “They can gather their kids around, treat it as a family foundation, and have discussions around where they want to give and the values that they hold in their giving.”

    “Legacy is not just about a planned gift. It is also the idea of what is going to go forward with your life and your values.”

    “We don’t have a lot of ministry going on to the business owner.”

    Bill High practiced law for 12 years before becoming the CEO of The Signatry. As CEO, he has spent over 18 years helping families live simply and give generously. He specializes in coaching families, individual givers, and financial advisers regarding biblical generosity and family legacy. He and his wife Brooke have four children and two grandchildren. You can learn more about Bill’s ministry here: www.billhigh.com.

    Recommended Resources

    Generosity by Lifeway (https://lifewaygenerosity.com)

    The Signatry (https://thesignatry.com/)

    Giving It All Away … And Getting It Back Again by David Green and Bill High (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/giving-it-all-awayand-getting-it-all-back-again-P006140693)

    The Generosity Bet by Bill High (https://www.amazon.com/Generosity-Bet-Secrets-Risk-Reward/dp/076840701X/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=bill+high+generosity+bet&qid=1555361557&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull)

    God Owns My Business by Stanley Tam (https://www.amazon.com/God-Owns-My-Business-Formally/dp/1600663400/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y0LMYU26QK91&keywords=god+owns+my+business&qid=1555361594&s=gateway&sprefix=god+owns+my+b%2Caps%2C239&sr=8-1)

    Breeze (https://www.breezechms.com/index.php/)

    The post Podcast: Episode 8- What a Legacy Ministry Is and Is Not, Bill High appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 7- What Does a Generosity Ministry Look Like? Apr 17, 2019
    Show notes

    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 exactly what we are trying to accomplish.”

    “Generosity ministry is a discipleship ministry it is not a fundraising ministry.”

    “What does God want for the particular season your church is in for the lives of the individuals that are sitting in the pews looking back at you?”

    “A generosity culture trumps strategy every single time.”

    “One common obstacle is the concern that people will reject the message and therefore feel like the pastor shouldn’t be meddling by teaching on money.”

    “Spend some of that influence capital by telling them why you are teaching on money.”

    “70% of people live paycheck to paycheck regardless of income level.”

    “They are not our principles, they are God’s way. And God’s way works.”

    “No matter who is in your congregation, if they interact with money in any way, shape, or form, there are biblical principles for them to learn and apply in their life.”

    “God has people in your congregation who need this area of discipleship.”

    Before founding Generosity and Stewardship Strategies in 2017 and co-founding Financial Freedom International in 2015, Gunnar Johnson was a local church pastor and business owner. He serves as Executive Vice President of MortarStone. Gunnar has a passion for teaching biblical generosity and financial stewardship to individuals, churches, nonprofits, and businesses.
    You can learn more about Gunnar’s ministry here: www.learngenerosity.com.

    Recommended Resources

    • Lifeway Generosity (https://lifewaygenerosity.com)
    • Gateway Church (https://gatewaypeople.com/)
    • Learn Generosity (https://www.learngenerosity.com/)
    • MortarStone (https://mortarstone.com/)
    • Kingdom Advisors (https://kingdomadvisors.com)

    The post Podcast: Episode 7- What Does a Generosity Ministry Look Like? appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 6- Divine Applause: Giving and Fasting Go Hand in Hand with Jeff Anderson Apr 10, 2019
    Show notes

    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 involves sacrifice of personal possessions. Prayer involves sacrifice of time and focus. Fasting involves sacrificing food.”

    “God is interested in our sacrifice. Sacrifice matters.”

    “These are standard spiritual disciplines that engage our heart in a way that gets God’s attention.”

    “Fasting is prayer on steroids.”

    “It’s important we see that fasting is not something that is separate from prayer. It enhances our prayer power.”

    “Remember you are teaching sheep that need to be led and shown what to do.”

    After a roller coaster trading career, followed by a seven-year season with an international ministry, Jeff started a nonprofit organization called Acceptable Gift. This is where he writes about things like Plastic Donuts and Divine Applause.

    You can learn more about Jeff’s ministry at his website: www.jeffandersonauthor.com.

    The post Podcast: Episode 6- Divine Applause: Giving and Fasting Go Hand in Hand with Jeff Anderson appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 5- Resets That Can Raise Your Financial Trajectory Apr 03, 2019
    Show notes

    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 we’ve confused biblical generosity with fundraising in churches today.”

    “How do we move this conversation of biblical generosity from fundraising to disciple-making?”

    “The felt need was if we are truly serious about our discipleship, how do we have 50 percent of our people who give nothing? And how do we break through that in a cultural way?”

    “If you are truly going to infuse culture, it’s a 3 to 5 year process.”

    “Most pastors want a microwave approach, but you are teaching me how to cook a feast.”

    “If we get the right leaders with the right vision we can sustain this past the short term.”

    “We have an opportunity as a church to usher in Jesus, help them find meaning, and then help them grow as generous disciples.”

    “Teach on generosity without an ask.”

    “For people to grow, it has to be about relationship, experience, and information.”

    Patrick Johnson,
    President and Chief Architect

    Patrick is the founder of GenerousChurch and has a passion to see a revolution of whole-life generosity
    flourish in churches. Over the last 15 years, he’s partnered with Leadership Network, the Wesleyan
    Denomination, Converge and other church networks to equip leaders to unleash generous disciples.
    Leveraging the power of Scripture and story, the products and experiences that he’s created have been
    used by over 2,000 churches to transform the hearts and minds of Jesus-followers toward generosity as
    a way of living versus an act of giving.
    Currently, Patrick directs the vision of GenerousChurch and lives in Prairie Village, KS with his wife,
    Jennifer, and their children.

    Recommended Resources

    • Generous Church (https://www.generouschurch.com)
    • Lifeway Generosity (https://lifewaygenerosity.com)
    • Overflow (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/overflow-P005812481)
    • The Genius of Generosity Guide (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-genius-of-generosity-guide-P005504185)
    • The Genuis of Generosity DVD (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-genius-of-generosity-dvd-P005506215)
    • Disappearing Church by Mark Sayers (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/disappearing-church-P006104075)
    • This Cultural Moment Podcast (https://thisculturalmoment.com/)
    • I Like Giving (https://www.ilikegiving.com/)

    The post Podcast: Episode 5- Resets That Can Raise Your Financial Trajectory appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 4- 30 Easy Money Challenges That Can Turn Your Finances Around Mar 27, 2019
    Show notes

    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 be afraid to challenge business leaders to step out.”

    “Most people have no desire to pick up a book on personal finances.”

    “If a church decides to leverage that material for a month, they can get four different messages that align with the content.”

    “Right now, 78% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck.”

    “If the only help a person receives on money comes from your pulpit, how much help are they getting?”

    “Financially healthy people are better able to say ‘yes’ as opposed to ‘not yet.’”

    “We are getting out of debt so we can reach our community for the sake of Christ.”

    Art Rainer is the author of the best-selling book The Money Challenge. He is a renowned expert in
    personal finance, stewardship, and generosity.

    Learn more about personal stewardship by visiting Art’s website: www.artrainer.com.

    Recommended Resources

    • The Money Challenge by Art Rainer (https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/the-money-challenge-P005792103)
    • BibleStudiesForLife.com
    • LifewayGenerosity.com

    The post Podcast: Episode 4- 30 Easy Money Challenges That Can Turn Your Finances Around appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


    Podcast: Episode 3- The Power of Telling a Great Generosity Story, Brad Formsma Mar 20, 2019
    Show notes

    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 people have trouble sometimes hearing about generosity from their pastors because of past situations, so we come in as a fresh resource.”

    “When we become aware that opportunities to give generously are all around us, it flips how we look at the world.”

    “Everyday we have opportunities to do something for someone else.”

    “When I think about the generous life and the power of story, I think about becoming the main character.”

    “We encourage churches and pastors to look for stories within their church.”

    “If a church can embrace the idea of consistently bringing in story, it makes a difference.”

    “If we want a joy-filled culture, we have to lead with story and joy.”

    Brad is the author of the best-selling book “I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life” and the Founder & President of I Like Giving, a movement which has inspired more than 100 million people in 170 countries to live generously. Brad is a speaker and teacher on generosity, he has studied this topic for nearly 15 years. Brad and the I Like Giving team partner alongside businesses and churches to bring a refreshing message of generosity, impacting people across the United States. His message equips leaders improving the health of their teams and churches around the country. Brad also facilitates custom family meetings to help families discuss generosity with every generation so
    that their values and story live on. He has been invited to speak to groups all over the country, including Johns Hopkins University, PBS, Kaiser Institute for Health and Fox News. I Like Giving has been featured by organizations including National Geographic and The Today Show. Brad and his wife, Laura, have three children and live in Southern California.

    Recommended Resources

    I Like Giving (https://www.ilikegiving.com)

    I Like Giving by Brad Formsma (https://www.ilikegiving.com/shop/i-like-giving-the-transforming-power-of-a-generous-life)

    Mere (https://mereagency.com/services/for-churches-and-ministries/)

    The post Podcast: Episode 3- The Power of Telling a Great Generosity Story, Brad Formsma appeared first on Lifeway Generosity.


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