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Stewardship Leader
Stewardship Leader is the podcast for pastors, stewardship leaders, executive pastors, and church leaders who want to cultivate a biblical culture of stewardship and generosity in their churches. Hosted by Leo Sabo, President of the Christian Stewardship Network, each episode features practical conversations with trusted ministry leaders, pastors, researchers, and generosity practitioners who are helping churches disciple people toward financial faithfulness. Together, we explore the theology…
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Stewardship LeaderUsing Money God’s Way: Putting Biblical Stewardship into Practice
Understanding the purpose of money is one thing. Putting that understanding into practice is another. How can Christians move beyond a consumer mindset and…
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The Purpose of Money: Why God Entrusted It to Us
With so much financial advice available, why do so many people still struggle with money? Could it be that we're teaching people how to manage money without…
Stewardship LeaderGod is Enough: From Scarcity to Contentment
What does it really mean to believe that God is enough? And how would our lives change if we stopped trying to earn His approval, control our circumstances, or…
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Why Enough Never Feels Like Enough
Why does having more rarely make us feel like we have enough? Whether it's money, time, security, success, or control, the pursuit of more often leaves us…
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Business as Ministry: Stewarding More Than the Wallet
What if your business isn’t something you own, but something God has entrusted you to steward? In this second conversation with Chad Everett, Co-Founder and…
Stewardship LeaderThe Most Under-Discipled People in Your Church (And Why It Costs You)
Business owners and marketplace leaders often carry tremendous responsibility and influence, yet many churches lack an intentional discipleship pathway…
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Why Don’t People Give More? Understanding the Barriers to Generosity
Why don't people give more? Is it simply because they can't afford to, or are there deeper barriers keeping people from growing in generosity? In this episode…
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Why Is Giving Declining? What the Data Reveals About Generosity and Discipleship
Giving among evangelical Christians has declined significantly since 2020, but the numbers tell a much bigger story than dollars and percentages. In this…
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The Fruit of Discipleship: Stewardship and Generosity
What if generosity isn't primarily something Christians need to be taught to do, but the natural fruit of becoming more like Christ? In this episode of…
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Discipleship That Reproduces: From Haiti to India
What does discipleship that truly reproduces look like? In this episode, Leo Sabo sits down with Jeff Ward, COO of Simple, to explore the experiences that…
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From Data to Discipleship: How Churches Build Generous People
In this second episode of our conversation with DeWayne McNally from MortarStone, we move from understanding the generosity data to putting it into action…
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What Church Giving Data Reveals: Participation Is Up, But Something Is Missing
What do the latest generosity trends reveal about the health of discipleship in our churches? In this episode, Leo Sabo is joined by DeWayne McNally from…
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How to Have Conversations That Actually Change Financial Behavior
In part two of this conversation with financial behavior coach DonJay Rice, Leo Sabo explores how church leaders, stewardship champions, and financial coaches…
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Why Behavior, Not Budgeting, Is the Real Money Issue
Why do so many people struggle financially even after taking budgeting classes, reading personal finance books, and learning biblical principles about money?…
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From Giving Campaign to Generosity Culture - Building Something That Lasts
In the final episode of this three-part series with Bob Lotich from SeedTime.com, Leo Sabo and Bob explore how churches can move beyond short-term giving…
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The Real Reason Your Congregation Isn’t Giving More (It’s Not What You Think)
In part two of this conversation with Bob Lotich of SeedTime.com, Leo and Bob move from the heart behind generosity to the practical systems that make…
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How a Middle-Class Couple Gave Away $1 Million by Age 40
In this first episode of a three-part series, Leo Sabo sits down with Bob Lotich of SeedTime.com to explore Bob and Linda’s remarkable journey from financial…
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How Biblical Stewardship Will Transform Your Life
In part two of this conversation with Life Institute, Leo Sabo continues the discussion with Tim Russell and Rev. Drew Gysi by moving from the why of…
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What is Gospel-Driven Stewardship?
In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, Leo Sabo is joined by Tim Russell and Rev. Drew Gysi from Life Institute to explore a foundational question…
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Why Couples Struggle With Money (And How to Fix It Together)
In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, we sit down with Diana and Yosuto Shaw, co-founders of Opto, to explore one of the most overlooked areas of…
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Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 3: CELEBRATE IT
This is the final episode in our three-part series with Joe Sangl on developing fully generous disciples of Jesus Christ. In episode one, Preach It, we…
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Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 2: TEACH IT
This is part two of our special three-episode series with Joe Sangl on developing fully generous disciples of Jesus Christ. In the first episode, we explored…
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Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 1: PREACH IT
Today we’re beginning a special three-part conversation with Joe Sangl on a powerful theme: developing fully generous disciples of Jesus Christ. In this…
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Bridging Faith and Finance: The Mission of 316 Financial
In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, host Leo Sabo speaks with Ray Feliciano from 316 Financial about the intersection of faith and finance. They…
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Who’s Discipling Gen Z About Investing and Why the Church Must Engage
In this conversation, Leo Sabo and Matt Bell discuss the importance of teaching stewardship and investing principles to younger generations, particularly Gen…
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Conquering Your Fear of Investing
In this conversation, Leo Sabo and Matt Bell discuss the importance of investing from a biblical perspective and address common fears and misconceptions. They…
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Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 3
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, the third in a three-part series, Dr. Russell James joins Leo Sabo to discuss practical ways to apply biblical…
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Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 2
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, the second episode of a three-part series, Dr. Russell James joins Leo Sabo to discuss practical ways to apply biblical…
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Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 1
In this first episode of a three-part series on Stewardship Leader, Leo Sabo and Dr. Russell James discuss the biblical foundation of fundraising, focusing on…
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Innovation with Integrity: How My Well Helps Churches Steward Tech for the Kingdom
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, Leo Sabo interviews John Pizaferro, founder of My Well Ministry, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping churches…
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How to Launch a Stewardship and Generosity Ministry That Sticks
In this episode, Leo Sabo and Jeremy Williams discuss the essential elements of launching and sustaining a stewardship and generosity ministry within the…
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What Giving Reveals About Spiritual Health And The Opportunities For Discipleship
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we discuss the importance of stewardship and generosity in churches with guests Danny Stokes and DeWayne McNally. We…
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Discipleship, Trust, and the Future of Church Giving
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we’re talking with Andrew Brooks and John Warren from Subsplash to discuss how technology can transform generosity in…
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Unlocking Generosity in Church Leadership
In this episode, we’re talking with Frank Bealer, the CEO of Generis, about the importance of cultivating a culture of generosity within churches. We explore…
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Financial Transparency in Marriage
In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of financial transparency in marriage with our special guest, Matt Bell, author of Money and Marriage…
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A Greater Way to Give powered by Helping Hands Ministries
In this episode, we’re talking with Paul Cooper, President of Helping Hands Ministry, to explore how their organization is equipping churches and individuals…
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The Role of Fasting in Stewardship and Generosity
Resources Download Teaching Notes Connect with Courtney Markley at - Center For Financial Discipleship
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Teaching Generosity to the Next Generation
Resources Teaching Generosity Notes Stewardship Principles to Impart
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Kingdom Finances: The 3 Keys to True Financial Success
Resources Generous Life Ministry Contact Greg Gless - here
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How to Create A Transformative Financial Workshop in Your Church
Resources Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website
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Improving Your Financial Coaching Ministry - Small Shifts that Create Large Results
Center for Financial Discipleship Contact Courtney Markley - email
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Purposeful Investing: The Future of Investing
Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website
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Purposeful Investing: Christian Investing Marketplace
Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website Kingdomadvisors.com Company stock screeners inspireinsight.com briinstitute.com evalueator.com…
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Purposeful Investing: The Philosophies and Strategies of Investing
Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website
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Purposeful Investing: The Past, Present, and Future of Investing
Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website
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At The Heart of Generosity: What Jesus Actually Said About Money
John’s Website - https://generousheart.com/ John’s Email - john@generousheart.com
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Better Budgeting for Greater Impact
Martus Solution Software Connect with Martus Solutions
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The Generosity Pledge
Generosity Pledge Card GospelLights.org More resources from Brian - here
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Happily Generous: The Secret To Living A Priceless Life
Happily Generous Book Christian Financial Resources
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Evangelical Giving is Down: What Every Church and Non-Profit Leader Needs to Know
Resources Grey Matter Research Website MortarStone Website The Giving Gap The Generosity Gap Lapsed Ministry Donor Report MortarStone 2023 Annual Report
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Ministering to Those With Financial Surplus
Often overlooked in stewardship discussions, those with abundant resources face their own spiritual and practical struggles. In this episode, we’re again…
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Ministering to Those Struggling Financially
What does it look like for a church to effectively minister to people when they are in financial distress? Should churches provide financial assistance? To…
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Introducing The Generous Life App
The Generous Life App aims to inspire and equip the world's largest gathering of generous Christians. It is more than just a financial tool. It's a community…
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Insights from The Christian Financial Health Report - Part 2
How do Christians think about money and giving? A new report created by the Institute For Financial Health reveals essential data about Christians’…
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Insights from The Christian Financial Health Report
How do Christians think about money and giving? A new report created by the Institute For Financial Health reveals essential data about Christians’…
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Teaching Your Kids About Money with Matt Bell-Part 2
Managing money comes with challenges, and none of us feel like we’re doing it perfectly. That’s why so many parents feel like they’re not qualified or…
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Teaching Your Kids About Money with Matt Bell
You do not have to be a financial expert to teach your kids about money. Leo Sabo and author Matt Bell introduce practical ways parents can impart God-honoring…
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Generosity Isn't About A Transaction It's About Transformation
Talking about generosity in the Church should be about transformation, not a transaction. Giving is not primarily for the benefit of the Church or God's work…