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Chris Gardner, Financial Advisor, on Mobilizing $1 Billion for the Kingdom

Chris Gardner, Financial Advisor, on Mobilizing $1 Billion for the Kingdom

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Dan Vogel, Founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, on the Powerful Synergy of Collaborative Giving Funds

Dan Vogel, Founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, on the Powerful Synergy of Collaborative Giving Funds

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Ron Anderson, Financial Advisor, on the Intersection of Generosity and Rest

Ron Anderson, Financial Advisor, on the Intersection of Generosity and Rest

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Caleb Breakey, Founder of Renown Publishing, on Telling Your Generosity Story

Caleb Breakey, Founder of Renown Publishing, on Telling Your Generosity Story

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Johan du Preez, Impact Investor, on Blending Giving and Investments to Tackle Poverty

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Stan Reiff, Nonprofit Consultant at CapinCrouse, on God’s Provision in the Life of Faith

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Jennifer Holloran, President & CEO of the American Bible Society, on the Life-Changing Power of the Bible to Heal Communities

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Laura Gish, VP for Prayer and Advancement at Mission Mutual, on the Synergy of Collective Impact Alliances

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Brian Cochran, Financial Advisor, on Helping Clients Give Big and Give Efficiently

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The Finish Line Podcast

On The Finish Line Podcast, you’ll hear stories and strategies to make you a more joy-filled, intentional, and effective giver.

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Our Mission

To encounter God more personally, to radically impact our communities, and to bring the gospel to the world.

How?

We choose an objective finish line for our spending and give the rest away. And we help others do the same.

What if living generously wasn’t something you “have” to do, but something that brings real joy, freedom, and purpose? ✨On the Finish Line Podcast, you’ll hear powerful conversations with radically generous givers, CEOs, pastors, entrepreneurs, and everyday believers who are learning to steward God’s wealth with purpose. And they’re sharing their stories so you can take that step too!From setting financial boundaries to raising generous kids and making an impact that lasts beyond your lifetime, each episode will help you live with more intention, more joy, and a deeper faith.👉 Follow the Finish Line Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app!Don’t forget to follow us on social media for more practical tips on living a generous life!#FaithAndFinance #FinishLinePodcast #KingdomStewardship #LiveDifferently #JoyInGiving #ChristianPodcast #Generosity #ChristianLife #ChristianWalk #ChristianMen #ChristianWoman
Can everyday people really help move $1 billion fo Can everyday people really help move $1 billion for God's work? ✨This week on The Finish Line Podcast we sit down with Chris Gardner, a financial advisor with a bold vision: He wants to help mobilize $1 billion for Kingdom work in his lifetime and help people use their wealth to spread the Gospel, transform lives, and make an eternal impact.Chris shares his incredible journey from growing up on the mission field, preaching at just 18, planting churches, and pastoring in Peru to becoming a financial advisor in the U.S. He is passionate about helping people think differently about money, not as something to own, but something to steward.You’ll hear inspiring stories from his days preaching and planting churches in Peru and learn how to set a finish line for your finances, why security doesn’t come from money but from trusting God, and what it looks like to surrender your wealth for God's purposes.
Chris’s story is full of faith, wisdom, and practical encouragement for anyone who wants to live with more meaning and less fear around money.🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts!#FaithAndFinance #FinishLinePodcast #ChristianLife #ChristianWalk #ChristianPodcast #LeadershipResources #MinistryResources #LiveGenerously
How do you tackle some of the most challenging and How do you tackle some of the most challenging and deeply rooted problems? 🤔 This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, Dan Vogel, founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, shares how generosity works best when it’s a team effort. From the White House to launching a giving fund, Dan’s journey is packed with insight for anyone who wants to give with purpose.He explores why coordinated collaboration between givers and nonprofits with clear strategy and outcome tracking are essential to creating lasting change.Whether you're a giver, nonprofit leader, or simply passionate about Kingdom work, this episode will leave you inspired and challenged to think differently about generosity!🎧 Tune in and subscribe for more conversations that fuel faith-filled giving!#ChristianLeadership #FaithDrivenImpact #Generosity #ChurchLeaders #FaithInAction #StrategicGiving #ChristianPhilanthropy #FlourishFund #KingdomImpact #ChristianLeaders #FinishLinePodcast #NonprofitsofInstagram  #Stewardship #GiveTogether #Generosity
This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, we’re joine This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, we’re joined by Dan Vogel, Founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, to explore what it truly takes to address social problems that matter to the heart of God. From a young age, Dan felt called to lead change in systems designed to bring healing and justice.His professional experience in government, economic development, and the nonprofit sector shaped his belief that God cares deeply about the systems that impact vulnerable people. With a background that includes the White House, international development, and top consulting firms, Dan launched Flourish Fund, a giving platform where donors pool resources and support research-based, collaborative solutions to long-standing issues. Their work combines generosity, strategy, and cooperation to create lasting change.In this episode, Dan shares:
• His faith-filled journey and calling to address big problems
• A closer look at Christian vs. traditional philanthropy
• Why strategy and impact measurement matter in faith-based giving
• What makes collaborative giving more powerful and effective
This powerful conversation will change the way you think about generosity and how believers can flourish together in giving!🎧 Now streaming on all podcast platforms! You can also listen through our website: http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode149#ChristianLeadership #FaithDrivenImpact #Generosity #ChurchLeaders #FaithInAction #StrategicGiving #ChristianPhilanthropy #FlourishFund #KingdomImpact #ChristianLeaders #FinishLinePodcast #NonprofitsofInstagram #Stewardship
Have you ever tried giving anonymously? ☺️ It’s one of those quiet acts that reveals so much, especially about why we give in the first place. Without the chance for recognition or applause, only what truly matters remains. And that’s powerful.There’s something special (and freeing!) about giving this way. Here are 5 reasons why it's worth trying. 💛#AnonymousGiving #HeartCheck #Generosity #GiveWithLove #FaithInAction #KingdomMindset #GivingWithJoy #QuietGenerosity #LiveGenerously
🎧 Catch this week’s episode of The Finish Lin 🎧 Catch this week’s episode of The Finish Line Podcast featuring Ron Anderson, CKA®, founder of Plan A Wealth Management, whose story reminds us that how we give, how we work, and how we rest can all be acts of faith.Ron takes us on a journey that begins on a humble Nebraska farm and leads to a career in financial advising. After working at several firms, he felt God calling him to create something different: a financial practice grounded in biblical values.A key turning point came at a Generous Giving Conference, where Ron encountered God’s heart for radical generosity. Since then, his path has been anything but ordinary.Ron also shares how rest is more than just slowing down. It is a powerful way of trusting God. The rhythm of sabbath has shaped not only his personal life but also the way he serves his clients and leads his community.In this episode, you’ll hear how to:
✨ Trust God’s voice through uncertain life transitions
✨ Let rest reshape how you live and lead
✨ Find encouragement if you're seeking peace and purpose
✨ Use a giving accountThis conversation is full of wisdom, practical steps, and inspiration for anyone wanting to live out their faith with their time, their money, and their rest.🎧 Now streaming on all podcast platforms!
http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode148 Link in bio!#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithAndFinance #BiblicalWisdom #Generosity #Sabbath #Rest #LiveOnPurpose #TrustingGod #Generosity
Do you know how to tell your generosity story? ✍ Do you know how to tell your generosity story? ✍️💛This week on The Finish Line Podcast, we talk with Caleb Breakey, author, speaker, and founder of Renown Publishing, who has a deep passion for the transforming power of storytelling.From a young age, Caleb has studied the craft of writing. After a successful career in sports journalism, he felt God calling him into fiction and writing novels that would impact lives. Through a series of faith-filled steps, Caleb founded Renown Publishing, a company that helps leaders and families bring their personal stories to life.Caleb believes every person has a story worth telling, and those stories are one of the most impactful ways to speak into the lives of others!🎧 Don’t miss this episode as he shares how you can steward your story and write your own!📍The Finish Line Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, and wherever you get to your podcasts! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode147 Link in bio!#FinishLinePodcast #RenownPublishing #Faith #Storytelling #ShareYourStory #ChristianWriters #WriteWithPurpose #YourStoryMatters #CalledToWrite
🎙️ On the latest episode of The Finish Line P 🎙️ On the latest episode of The Finish Line Podcast, we welcome Caleb Breakey, author, speaker, and founder of Renown Publishing. From sports journalism to Spirit-led storytelling, Caleb shares how God redirected his steps to use storytelling to transform lives.That calling led to the creation of Renown Publishing, a unique company that helps generous leaders and families share their stories to inspire others and leave a lasting legacy.Caleb’s message is simple but powerful: your story matters, and God can use it to change lives.This episode is packed with wisdom on faith, legacy, the power of stewarding your story well, being generous with your story, and practical tips to start writing your own. ✍️📍Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, and wherever you listen to your podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode147 Link in bio!#FinishLinePodcast #RenownPublishing #ShareYourStory #FaithAndLegacy #ChristianWriters #WriteWithPurpose #Testimony
What if marriage was about more than just managing What if marriage was about more than just managing finances together? What if it also meant creating a lasting impact together? 💛Whether you're newly married or have been on the journey for years, The Finish Line Podcast offers thoughtful, faith-driven conversations to help you and your spouse align your finances with God’s greater purpose.From creating a generosity plan as a couple to hearing how others found joy in letting God lead their financial journey, these episodes are full of practical wisdom and spiritual insight.🎧 Start listening today! 📍The Finish Line Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, and wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen on our website! https://www.finishlinepledge.com/podcast/ Don't forget to subscribe! Link in bio!#MarriageAndMoney #FinishLinePledge #ChristianMarriage #FaithAndFinance #GenerousLiving #PurposeDrivenMarriage #TheFinishLinePodcast
What if living generously wasn’t something you “have” to do, but something that brings real joy, freedom, and purpose? ✨On the Finish Line Podcast, you’ll hear powerful conversations with radically generous givers, CEOs, pastors, entrepreneurs, and everyday believers who are learning to steward God’s wealth with purpose. And they’re sharing their stories so you can take that step too!From setting financial boundaries to raising generous kids and making an impact that lasts beyond your lifetime, each episode will help you live with more intention, more joy, and a deeper faith.👉 Follow the Finish Line Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app!Don’t forget to follow us on social media for more practical tips on living a generous life!#FaithAndFinance #FinishLinePodcast #KingdomStewardship #LiveDifferently #JoyInGiving #ChristianPodcast #Generosity #ChristianLife #ChristianWalk #ChristianMen #ChristianWoman
Can everyday people really help move $1 billion fo Can everyday people really help move $1 billion for God's work? ✨This week on The Finish Line Podcast we sit down with Chris Gardner, a financial advisor with a bold vision: He wants to help mobilize $1 billion for Kingdom work in his lifetime and help people use their wealth to spread the Gospel, transform lives, and make an eternal impact.Chris shares his incredible journey from growing up on the mission field, preaching at just 18, planting churches, and pastoring in Peru to becoming a financial advisor in the U.S. He is passionate about helping people think differently about money, not as something to own, but something to steward.You’ll hear inspiring stories from his days preaching and planting churches in Peru and learn how to set a finish line for your finances, why security doesn’t come from money but from trusting God, and what it looks like to surrender your wealth for God's purposes.
Chris’s story is full of faith, wisdom, and practical encouragement for anyone who wants to live with more meaning and less fear around money.🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts!#FaithAndFinance #FinishLinePodcast #ChristianLife #ChristianWalk #ChristianPodcast #LeadershipResources #MinistryResources #LiveGenerously
How do you tackle some of the most challenging and How do you tackle some of the most challenging and deeply rooted problems? 🤔 This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, Dan Vogel, founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, shares how generosity works best when it’s a team effort. From the White House to launching a giving fund, Dan’s journey is packed with insight for anyone who wants to give with purpose.He explores why coordinated collaboration between givers and nonprofits with clear strategy and outcome tracking are essential to creating lasting change.Whether you're a giver, nonprofit leader, or simply passionate about Kingdom work, this episode will leave you inspired and challenged to think differently about generosity!🎧 Tune in and subscribe for more conversations that fuel faith-filled giving!#ChristianLeadership #FaithDrivenImpact #Generosity #ChurchLeaders #FaithInAction #StrategicGiving #ChristianPhilanthropy #FlourishFund #KingdomImpact #ChristianLeaders #FinishLinePodcast #NonprofitsofInstagram  #Stewardship #GiveTogether #Generosity
This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, we’re joine This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, we’re joined by Dan Vogel, Founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, to explore what it truly takes to address social problems that matter to the heart of God. From a young age, Dan felt called to lead change in systems designed to bring healing and justice.His professional experience in government, economic development, and the nonprofit sector shaped his belief that God cares deeply about the systems that impact vulnerable people. With a background that includes the White House, international development, and top consulting firms, Dan launched Flourish Fund, a giving platform where donors pool resources and support research-based, collaborative solutions to long-standing issues. Their work combines generosity, strategy, and cooperation to create lasting change.In this episode, Dan shares:
• His faith-filled journey and calling to address big problems
• A closer look at Christian vs. traditional philanthropy
• Why strategy and impact measurement matter in faith-based giving
• What makes collaborative giving more powerful and effective
This powerful conversation will change the way you think about generosity and how believers can flourish together in giving!🎧 Now streaming on all podcast platforms! You can also listen through our website: http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode149#ChristianLeadership #FaithDrivenImpact #Generosity #ChurchLeaders #FaithInAction #StrategicGiving #ChristianPhilanthropy #FlourishFund #KingdomImpact #ChristianLeaders #FinishLinePodcast #NonprofitsofInstagram #Stewardship
Have you ever tried giving anonymously? ☺️ It’s one of those quiet acts that reveals so much, especially about why we give in the first place. Without the chance for recognition or applause, only what truly matters remains. And that’s powerful.There’s something special (and freeing!) about giving this way. Here are 5 reasons why it's worth trying. 💛#AnonymousGiving #HeartCheck #Generosity #GiveWithLove #FaithInAction #KingdomMindset #GivingWithJoy #QuietGenerosity #LiveGenerously
🎧 Catch this week’s episode of The Finish Lin 🎧 Catch this week’s episode of The Finish Line Podcast featuring Ron Anderson, CKA®, founder of Plan A Wealth Management, whose story reminds us that how we give, how we work, and how we rest can all be acts of faith.Ron takes us on a journey that begins on a humble Nebraska farm and leads to a career in financial advising. After working at several firms, he felt God calling him to create something different: a financial practice grounded in biblical values.A key turning point came at a Generous Giving Conference, where Ron encountered God’s heart for radical generosity. Since then, his path has been anything but ordinary.Ron also shares how rest is more than just slowing down. It is a powerful way of trusting God. The rhythm of sabbath has shaped not only his personal life but also the way he serves his clients and leads his community.In this episode, you’ll hear how to:
✨ Trust God’s voice through uncertain life transitions
✨ Let rest reshape how you live and lead
✨ Find encouragement if you're seeking peace and purpose
✨ Use a giving accountThis conversation is full of wisdom, practical steps, and inspiration for anyone wanting to live out their faith with their time, their money, and their rest.🎧 Now streaming on all podcast platforms!
http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode148 Link in bio!#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithAndFinance #BiblicalWisdom #Generosity #Sabbath #Rest #LiveOnPurpose #TrustingGod #Generosity
Do you know how to tell your generosity story? ✍ Do you know how to tell your generosity story? ✍️💛This week on The Finish Line Podcast, we talk with Caleb Breakey, author, speaker, and founder of Renown Publishing, who has a deep passion for the transforming power of storytelling.From a young age, Caleb has studied the craft of writing. After a successful career in sports journalism, he felt God calling him into fiction and writing novels that would impact lives. Through a series of faith-filled steps, Caleb founded Renown Publishing, a company that helps leaders and families bring their personal stories to life.Caleb believes every person has a story worth telling, and those stories are one of the most impactful ways to speak into the lives of others!🎧 Don’t miss this episode as he shares how you can steward your story and write your own!📍The Finish Line Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pandora, and wherever you get to your podcasts! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode147 Link in bio!#FinishLinePodcast #RenownPublishing #Faith #Storytelling #ShareYourStory #ChristianWriters #WriteWithPurpose #YourStoryMatters #CalledToWrite
What if living generously wasn’t something you “have” to do, but something that brings real joy, freedom, and purpose? ✨On the Finish Line Podcast, you’ll hear powerful conversations with radically generous givers, CEOs, pastors, entrepreneurs, and everyday believers who are learning to steward God’s wealth with purpose. And they’re sharing their stories so you can take that step too!From setting financial boundaries to raising generous kids and making an impact that lasts beyond your lifetime, each episode will help you live with more intention, more joy, and a deeper faith.👉 Follow the Finish Line Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app!Don’t forget to follow us on social media for more practical tips on living a generous life!#FaithAndFinance #FinishLinePodcast #KingdomStewardship #LiveDifferently #JoyInGiving #ChristianPodcast #Generosity #ChristianLife #ChristianWalk #ChristianMen #ChristianWoman
Can everyday people really help move $1 billion fo Can everyday people really help move $1 billion for God's work? ✨This week on The Finish Line Podcast we sit down with Chris Gardner, a financial advisor with a bold vision: He wants to help mobilize $1 billion for Kingdom work in his lifetime and help people use their wealth to spread the Gospel, transform lives, and make an eternal impact.Chris shares his incredible journey from growing up on the mission field, preaching at just 18, planting churches, and pastoring in Peru to becoming a financial advisor in the U.S. He is passionate about helping people think differently about money, not as something to own, but something to steward.You’ll hear inspiring stories from his days preaching and planting churches in Peru and learn how to set a finish line for your finances, why security doesn’t come from money but from trusting God, and what it looks like to surrender your wealth for God's purposes.
Chris’s story is full of faith, wisdom, and practical encouragement for anyone who wants to live with more meaning and less fear around money.🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pandora or wherever you get your podcasts!#FaithAndFinance #FinishLinePodcast #ChristianLife #ChristianWalk #ChristianPodcast #LeadershipResources #MinistryResources #LiveGenerously
How do you tackle some of the most challenging and How do you tackle some of the most challenging and deeply rooted problems? 🤔 This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, Dan Vogel, founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, shares how generosity works best when it’s a team effort. From the White House to launching a giving fund, Dan’s journey is packed with insight for anyone who wants to give with purpose.He explores why coordinated collaboration between givers and nonprofits with clear strategy and outcome tracking are essential to creating lasting change.Whether you're a giver, nonprofit leader, or simply passionate about Kingdom work, this episode will leave you inspired and challenged to think differently about generosity!🎧 Tune in and subscribe for more conversations that fuel faith-filled giving!#ChristianLeadership #FaithDrivenImpact #Generosity #ChurchLeaders #FaithInAction #StrategicGiving #ChristianPhilanthropy #FlourishFund #KingdomImpact #ChristianLeaders #FinishLinePodcast #NonprofitsofInstagram  #Stewardship #GiveTogether #Generosity
This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, we’re joine This week on the #FinishLinePodcast, we’re joined by Dan Vogel, Founder and CEO of Flourish Fund, to explore what it truly takes to address social problems that matter to the heart of God. From a young age, Dan felt called to lead change in systems designed to bring healing and justice.His professional experience in government, economic development, and the nonprofit sector shaped his belief that God cares deeply about the systems that impact vulnerable people. With a background that includes the White House, international development, and top consulting firms, Dan launched Flourish Fund, a giving platform where donors pool resources and support research-based, collaborative solutions to long-standing issues. Their work combines generosity, strategy, and cooperation to create lasting change.In this episode, Dan shares:
• His faith-filled journey and calling to address big problems
• A closer look at Christian vs. traditional philanthropy
• Why strategy and impact measurement matter in faith-based giving
• What makes collaborative giving more powerful and effective
This powerful conversation will change the way you think about generosity and how believers can flourish together in giving!🎧 Now streaming on all podcast platforms! You can also listen through our website: http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode149#ChristianLeadership #FaithDrivenImpact #Generosity #ChurchLeaders #FaithInAction #StrategicGiving #ChristianPhilanthropy #FlourishFund #KingdomImpact #ChristianLeaders #FinishLinePodcast #NonprofitsofInstagram #Stewardship
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