Finish Line Pledge
  • Home
  • Calculator
    • Finish Line Calculator
    • Methodology
  • Podcast
  • SPRINTs
  • 90 Day Pledge
  • Community
  • About
    • How Does It Work?
    • Giving Ideas
    • Blog
    • Core Beliefs
    • A New Paradigm
    • Spread the Word
    • Meet The Team
    • Contact
Select Page

Aspiring to the Median

podcast
Brian Holtz, CEO of Compass, on Prioritizing the Five Purposes of Money

Brian Holtz, CEO of Compass, on Prioritizing the Five Purposes of Money

podcast

List...

read more
Bethany Frymire, Financial Advisor, on Flipping the Switch for Women in Faith and Finance

Bethany Frymire, Financial Advisor, on Flipping the Switch for Women in Faith and Finance

podcast

List...

read more
Ruth McKeaney, Author and Homemaker, on Generosity of the Home and Family

Ruth McKeaney, Author and Homemaker, on Generosity of the Home and Family

podcast

List...

read more
Drew Formsma, CMO of I Like Giving, on the Seven Types of Everyday Generosity

Drew Formsma, CMO of I Like Giving, on the Seven Types of Everyday Generosity

podcast

List...

read more
Courtney Markley, Cofounder of the Center for Financial Discipleship, on Why Generosity Starts with the Heart, Not the Budget

Courtney Markley, Cofounder of the Center for Financial Discipleship, on Why Generosity Starts with the Heart, Not the Budget

podcast

List...

read more
Christina Mangino, Founder of Heart of Generosity, on the Relational Foundation to Vibrant Generosity

Christina Mangino, Founder of Heart of Generosity, on the Relational Foundation to Vibrant Generosity

podcast

List...

read more
Wendell Anderson, on the Compounding Power of Lifelong Giving

Wendell Anderson, on the Compounding Power of Lifelong Giving

podcast

List...

read more
Lauren France, Founder of The Lydia Network, on the Pivotal Role of Women in Fueling the Great Commission

Lauren France, Founder of The Lydia Network, on the Pivotal Role of Women in Fueling the Great Commission

podcast

List...

read more
Brian Kluth, Speaker and Author, on the Foundation of a Fulfilling and Generous Life

Brian Kluth, Speaker and Author, on the Foundation of a Fulfilling and Generous Life

podcast

List...

read more
« Older Entries
Next Entries »



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.

Listen Now


Regular updates to help you experience deeper joy, purpose, and freedom in your giving and finances

About

How Does It Work?
Core Beliefs
A New Paradigm
Meet The Team
Community
Contact

Links

Home
Calculator
SPRINT Program
The Pledge
Podcast
Blog

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.

About

How Does It Work?
Core Beliefs
A New Paradigm
Meet The Team
Community
Contact

Links

Home
Calculator
SPRINT Program
The Pledge
Podcast
Blog

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.

Sometimes the hardest question isn’t how to earn Sometimes the hardest question isn’t how to earn more. It’s how to use what you already have with purpose and live with greater meaning.A Financial Finish Line brings clarity and freedom by helping you define what’s enough and open new doors to generosity and impact.Our Finish Line Guides offer FREE  one-on-one conversations to walk you through a simple 3-step process that helps you:✨Define what “enough” looks like for your life and family
✨Align your resources with your values
✨ Experience greater purpose, freedom, and joyLearn from people who have already walked this journey and are living it out with intention! If you’re ready to live with more purpose, we’d love to connect.Learn more at www.finishlinepledge.com Link in bio!#FinancialFreedom #PurposeDrivenLiving #Generosity #FaithInAction #Stewardship #IntentionalLiving #FinancialWellness #LiveWithPurpose
Faith-driven investing isn’t just about profit. Faith-driven investing isn’t just about profit. it’s about purpose, people, and partnership. ✨In this new episode of #TheFinishLinePodcast, Andrew Clark, co-founder of The Lion’s Den and founder of The Jeremiah Fund, shares how God is transforming the way Christians think about investing and influence.
From the origins of The Lion’s Den to the heart behind The Jeremiah Fund, Andrew reveals how God is moving in the world of impact investing. He discusses aligning faith with capital, balancing “showing” and “telling,” and investing with eternal vision, even when the results aren’t yet visible.You’ll also hear powerful reflections on building Christ-centered business communities, encouraging struggling founders, and the difference between being driven and being called.It’s a story that will reignite your faith in what’s possible when God leads your work. Don't miss this inspiring episode!  Subscribe to the Finish Line Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or visit our website!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode161 Link in bio!
🚀 New Episode Out Now on The Finish Line Podcas 🚀 New Episode Out Now on The Finish Line Podcast! Andrew Clark has spent decades exploring how business and ministry can work together for lasting impact. From launching startups to shaping faith-driven investing, Andrew’s story is one of courage, calling, and connection!His guiding question has always been, “How do you steward influence and capital for eternal impact?” That pursuit led him to co-create The Lion’s Den, a Shark Tank–style event that brings together Christian founders and investors who want to advance the Kingdom through business.Now, through The Jeremiah Fund, Andrew is pioneering a new approach to venture capital, one that combines financial investment with discipleship and partnership.In this episode, Andrew unpacks how to steward influence wisely, partner well, and invest with eternity in mind. His story is an inspiring reminder that business can be one of the most powerful platforms for faith.This conversation will give you practical wisdom and a fresh vision for what faithful stewardship can look like! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! You can also listen through our website!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode161 Link in bio!#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithDrivenBusiness #FaithDrivenInvestor #Leadership #Stewardship #Purpose #KingdomImpact #BusinessAsMission
Teaching kids about money is one thing. Teaching t Teaching kids about money is one thing. Teaching them about generosity? That’s life-changing. ✨When kids see that their small gift can make a real difference, it sparks something inside them. It encourages empathy, joy, and purpose.Here are five simple steps to help your kids practice generosity!Generosity grows when kids get the chance to practice it. Give them that chance. You’ll be amazed at what happens. 💛#RaisingGenerousKids #ParentingWithPurpose #FaithInAction #ParentingTips #RaisingKindKids #FamilyFaith #ChristianParenting #ChristianPodcast #Generosity
💡 What happens when someone surrenders their dr 💡 What happens when someone surrenders their dreams, wealth, and company to God?
In our latest episode of The Finish Line Podcast, business leader Alan Barnhart shares how surrendering everything to Christ led to true freedom and joy.After college, Alan expected to go into missions. Instead, God called him home and into the business world. Alan and his brother decided to run their family company as God’s, setting a financial finish line, capping their lifestyle, and giving away 50% of all business profits. Over time, their small crane business in Memphis grew into a billion-dollar enterprise. Eventually, they gave away 100% ownership to a charitable trust, continuing as stewards, not owners.Alan talks about avoiding the dangers of wealth, finding freedom in surrender, deciding what to do with profit, and building relationships with those impacted by generosity. He shares how their family managed a financial finish line with kids, made generous decisions together, and navigated company succession with faith and purpose.This episode is a masterclass in what it means to live open-handed, trusting God not only with your career but with your calling, your wealth, and your story.🎧 Listen now to The Finish Line Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode160 Link in bio!#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithDrivenBusiness #Generosity #Surrender #Leadership #FaithAtWork #Stewardship #Purpose #BusinessAsMission #KingdomImpact #Calling #WealthAndWisdom
In our latest episode, business leader Alan Barnha In our latest episode, business leader Alan Barnhart shares a powerful story of calling, faith, and generosity. Alan grew up in Memphis, where his parents ran a small crane and rigging company. After college, he felt a deep call to missions but God led him to see that his true calling would be in the business world.Alan and his brother made a defining decision: they would run the company as God’s, set a “finish line” for their personal income, and give away 50% of the profits. Over time, their small family business became a billion-dollar enterprise that now pours millions each year into Kingdom work. Eventually, they gave away 100% ownership to a charitable trust, ensuring the company would always serve others.Alan’s story of radical generosity and fearless leadership continues to inspire a generation of givers to live with purpose and lead with open hands. Catch the full conversation now on The Finish Line Podcast!Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Pandora and wherever you listen to your podcasts! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode160#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithDrivenBusiness #Generosity #Leadership #Purpose #FaithAtWork #Inspiration #BusinessAsMission #Stewardship #KingdomImpact #Podcast #ChristianLeaders
You’ve spent years sharpening your skills, leadi You’ve spent years sharpening your skills, leading teams, solving problems, and doing great work. 👏 But what if your A-game wasn’t just meant for the boardroom or your 9–5? What if God wants to use your skills and expertise for something even greater?That’s the question Rod Brenneman asked after stepping away from his role as CEO of Butterball. And that changed everything.That question led him to partner with Lifesong for Orphans and create something powerful—“giving engines”—that use profits to fuel ministries and help transform lives around the world.His story is a powerful reminder that God doesn’t waste your experience, leadership, and creativity—and that your work can have eternal impact.🎧 Listen to this episode of the Finish Line Podcast!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode41/ Link in bio!#ChristianPodcast #FinishLinePodcast #Purpose #ChristianLife #ChristianWalk #FaithandFinance
💡 It’s one thing to give. It’s another to c 💡 It’s one thing to give. It’s another to change the course of someone’s life.This week on The Finish Line Podcast, we sit down with Bruce Wydick, economist, professor, and author of The Shrewd Samaritan, to explore how faith and economics can work together to bring lasting transformation.Bruce shares why early interventions in a child’s life often create the most powerful and measurable impact. Through the Collaborative for Econometrics and Integrated Development Studies (CEIDS), a global network of more than 100 development economists, public health experts, and researchers, he is helping Christian NGOs ensure that their dedication, compassion, and strategy are accomplishing the results they desire to see. 🌍From the story of Mayan Partners in Guatemala to his global work through CEIDS, Bruce challenges us to think differently about what it truly means to love our neighbors and invest in God’s Kingdom.🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Pandora, Stitcher, and wherever you listen to your podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode159 Link in bio!#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithAndEconomics #BruceWydick #TheShrewdSamaritan #ChristianPodcast #KingdomImpact #ChildDevelopment #GlobalChurch #Generosity #FaithInAction #ImpactfulGiving #PurposeDrivenLife
What if loving your neighbor meant more than just What if loving your neighbor meant more than just giving. What if it also meant ensuring your giving was yielding meaningful change? ✨This week on The Finish Line Podcast, we’re joined by Bruce Wydick, an economist, professor, and author of The Shrewd Samaritan: Faith, Economics, and the Road to Loving Our Global Neighbor.Bruce shares how his faith journey sparked a passion for economic development and how that calling grew into a global movement of faith-driven impact. As the founder of the Collaborative for Econometrics and Integrated Development Studies (CEIDS), Bruce leads a network of over 100 economists and experts helping Christian NGOs and supporters measure real, lasting change.He believes that generosity isn’t just about good intentions. It’s about stewardship, wisdom, and Spirit-led impact. Through powerful stories and insights, Bruce helps us understand how the Church can use data and discernment to love others more effectively and bring real transformation to communities worldwide.🔥 If you’ve ever wondered how faith and economics intersect or how to make your giving truly count, this episode will inspire and challenge you to live and give with both heart and wisdom.🎧 Tune in now and join us on the journey toward faithful, meaningful impact! Listen to The Finish Line Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode159#TheFinishLinePodcast #ChristianLife #FaithAndEconomics #KingdomImpact #ChristianPodcast #GlobalChurch #Generosity #FaithInAction #PurposeDrivenGiving #ShrewdSamaritan
Sometimes the hardest question isn’t how to earn Sometimes the hardest question isn’t how to earn more. It’s how to use what you already have with purpose and live with greater meaning.A Financial Finish Line brings clarity and freedom by helping you define what’s enough and open new doors to generosity and impact.Our Finish Line Guides offer FREE  one-on-one conversations to walk you through a simple 3-step process that helps you:✨Define what “enough” looks like for your life and family
✨Align your resources with your values
✨ Experience greater purpose, freedom, and joyLearn from people who have already walked this journey and are living it out with intention! If you’re ready to live with more purpose, we’d love to connect.Learn more at www.finishlinepledge.com Link in bio!#FinancialFreedom #PurposeDrivenLiving #Generosity #FaithInAction #Stewardship #IntentionalLiving #FinancialWellness #LiveWithPurpose
Faith-driven investing isn’t just about profit. Faith-driven investing isn’t just about profit. it’s about purpose, people, and partnership. ✨In this new episode of #TheFinishLinePodcast, Andrew Clark, co-founder of The Lion’s Den and founder of The Jeremiah Fund, shares how God is transforming the way Christians think about investing and influence.
From the origins of The Lion’s Den to the heart behind The Jeremiah Fund, Andrew reveals how God is moving in the world of impact investing. He discusses aligning faith with capital, balancing “showing” and “telling,” and investing with eternal vision, even when the results aren’t yet visible.You’ll also hear powerful reflections on building Christ-centered business communities, encouraging struggling founders, and the difference between being driven and being called.It’s a story that will reignite your faith in what’s possible when God leads your work. Don't miss this inspiring episode!  Subscribe to the Finish Line Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or visit our website!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode161 Link in bio!
🚀 New Episode Out Now on The Finish Line Podcas 🚀 New Episode Out Now on The Finish Line Podcast! Andrew Clark has spent decades exploring how business and ministry can work together for lasting impact. From launching startups to shaping faith-driven investing, Andrew’s story is one of courage, calling, and connection!His guiding question has always been, “How do you steward influence and capital for eternal impact?” That pursuit led him to co-create The Lion’s Den, a Shark Tank–style event that brings together Christian founders and investors who want to advance the Kingdom through business.Now, through The Jeremiah Fund, Andrew is pioneering a new approach to venture capital, one that combines financial investment with discipleship and partnership.In this episode, Andrew unpacks how to steward influence wisely, partner well, and invest with eternity in mind. His story is an inspiring reminder that business can be one of the most powerful platforms for faith.This conversation will give you practical wisdom and a fresh vision for what faithful stewardship can look like! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! You can also listen through our website!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode161 Link in bio!#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithDrivenBusiness #FaithDrivenInvestor #Leadership #Stewardship #Purpose #KingdomImpact #BusinessAsMission
Teaching kids about money is one thing. Teaching t Teaching kids about money is one thing. Teaching them about generosity? That’s life-changing. ✨When kids see that their small gift can make a real difference, it sparks something inside them. It encourages empathy, joy, and purpose.Here are five simple steps to help your kids practice generosity!Generosity grows when kids get the chance to practice it. Give them that chance. You’ll be amazed at what happens. 💛#RaisingGenerousKids #ParentingWithPurpose #FaithInAction #ParentingTips #RaisingKindKids #FamilyFaith #ChristianParenting #ChristianPodcast #Generosity
💡 What happens when someone surrenders their dr 💡 What happens when someone surrenders their dreams, wealth, and company to God?
In our latest episode of The Finish Line Podcast, business leader Alan Barnhart shares how surrendering everything to Christ led to true freedom and joy.After college, Alan expected to go into missions. Instead, God called him home and into the business world. Alan and his brother decided to run their family company as God’s, setting a financial finish line, capping their lifestyle, and giving away 50% of all business profits. Over time, their small crane business in Memphis grew into a billion-dollar enterprise. Eventually, they gave away 100% ownership to a charitable trust, continuing as stewards, not owners.Alan talks about avoiding the dangers of wealth, finding freedom in surrender, deciding what to do with profit, and building relationships with those impacted by generosity. He shares how their family managed a financial finish line with kids, made generous decisions together, and navigated company succession with faith and purpose.This episode is a masterclass in what it means to live open-handed, trusting God not only with your career but with your calling, your wealth, and your story.🎧 Listen now to The Finish Line Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode160 Link in bio!#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithDrivenBusiness #Generosity #Surrender #Leadership #FaithAtWork #Stewardship #Purpose #BusinessAsMission #KingdomImpact #Calling #WealthAndWisdom
In our latest episode, business leader Alan Barnha In our latest episode, business leader Alan Barnhart shares a powerful story of calling, faith, and generosity. Alan grew up in Memphis, where his parents ran a small crane and rigging company. After college, he felt a deep call to missions but God led him to see that his true calling would be in the business world.Alan and his brother made a defining decision: they would run the company as God’s, set a “finish line” for their personal income, and give away 50% of the profits. Over time, their small family business became a billion-dollar enterprise that now pours millions each year into Kingdom work. Eventually, they gave away 100% ownership to a charitable trust, ensuring the company would always serve others.Alan’s story of radical generosity and fearless leadership continues to inspire a generation of givers to live with purpose and lead with open hands. Catch the full conversation now on The Finish Line Podcast!Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Pandora and wherever you listen to your podcasts! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode160#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithDrivenBusiness #Generosity #Leadership #Purpose #FaithAtWork #Inspiration #BusinessAsMission #Stewardship #KingdomImpact #Podcast #ChristianLeaders
You’ve spent years sharpening your skills, leadi You’ve spent years sharpening your skills, leading teams, solving problems, and doing great work. 👏 But what if your A-game wasn’t just meant for the boardroom or your 9–5? What if God wants to use your skills and expertise for something even greater?That’s the question Rod Brenneman asked after stepping away from his role as CEO of Butterball. And that changed everything.That question led him to partner with Lifesong for Orphans and create something powerful—“giving engines”—that use profits to fuel ministries and help transform lives around the world.His story is a powerful reminder that God doesn’t waste your experience, leadership, and creativity—and that your work can have eternal impact.🎧 Listen to this episode of the Finish Line Podcast!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode41/ Link in bio!#ChristianPodcast #FinishLinePodcast #Purpose #ChristianLife #ChristianWalk #FaithandFinance
Sometimes the hardest question isn’t how to earn Sometimes the hardest question isn’t how to earn more. It’s how to use what you already have with purpose and live with greater meaning.A Financial Finish Line brings clarity and freedom by helping you define what’s enough and open new doors to generosity and impact.Our Finish Line Guides offer FREE  one-on-one conversations to walk you through a simple 3-step process that helps you:✨Define what “enough” looks like for your life and family
✨Align your resources with your values
✨ Experience greater purpose, freedom, and joyLearn from people who have already walked this journey and are living it out with intention! If you’re ready to live with more purpose, we’d love to connect.Learn more at www.finishlinepledge.com Link in bio!#FinancialFreedom #PurposeDrivenLiving #Generosity #FaithInAction #Stewardship #IntentionalLiving #FinancialWellness #LiveWithPurpose
Faith-driven investing isn’t just about profit. Faith-driven investing isn’t just about profit. it’s about purpose, people, and partnership. ✨In this new episode of #TheFinishLinePodcast, Andrew Clark, co-founder of The Lion’s Den and founder of The Jeremiah Fund, shares how God is transforming the way Christians think about investing and influence.
From the origins of The Lion’s Den to the heart behind The Jeremiah Fund, Andrew reveals how God is moving in the world of impact investing. He discusses aligning faith with capital, balancing “showing” and “telling,” and investing with eternal vision, even when the results aren’t yet visible.You’ll also hear powerful reflections on building Christ-centered business communities, encouraging struggling founders, and the difference between being driven and being called.It’s a story that will reignite your faith in what’s possible when God leads your work. Don't miss this inspiring episode!  Subscribe to the Finish Line Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or visit our website!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode161 Link in bio!
🚀 New Episode Out Now on The Finish Line Podcas 🚀 New Episode Out Now on The Finish Line Podcast! Andrew Clark has spent decades exploring how business and ministry can work together for lasting impact. From launching startups to shaping faith-driven investing, Andrew’s story is one of courage, calling, and connection!His guiding question has always been, “How do you steward influence and capital for eternal impact?” That pursuit led him to co-create The Lion’s Den, a Shark Tank–style event that brings together Christian founders and investors who want to advance the Kingdom through business.Now, through The Jeremiah Fund, Andrew is pioneering a new approach to venture capital, one that combines financial investment with discipleship and partnership.In this episode, Andrew unpacks how to steward influence wisely, partner well, and invest with eternity in mind. His story is an inspiring reminder that business can be one of the most powerful platforms for faith.This conversation will give you practical wisdom and a fresh vision for what faithful stewardship can look like! Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! You can also listen through our website!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode161 Link in bio!#TheFinishLinePodcast #FaithDrivenBusiness #FaithDrivenInvestor #Leadership #Stewardship #Purpose #KingdomImpact #BusinessAsMission
Teaching kids about money is one thing. Teaching t Teaching kids about money is one thing. Teaching them about generosity? That’s life-changing. ✨When kids see that their small gift can make a real difference, it sparks something inside them. It encourages empathy, joy, and purpose.Here are five simple steps to help your kids practice generosity!Generosity grows when kids get the chance to practice it. Give them that chance. You’ll be amazed at what happens. 💛#RaisingGenerousKids #ParentingWithPurpose #FaithInAction #ParentingTips #RaisingKindKids #FamilyFaith #ChristianParenting #ChristianPodcast #Generosity
Copyright © 2025 Finish Line Pledge


Copyright © 2025 Finish Line Pledge