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Joanna Hogan, Founder and CEO of Inspire Generosity, on Reframing the Giver-Ministry Partnership
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James Waters, Founder of Kingdom Impact, on Balancing Prayerful Discernment and Strategic Analysis in Generosity
Teri Bledsoe, Board Chair of Women Doing Well, on Joyful Giving Through Suffering
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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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How Does It Work?
Core Beliefs
A New Paradigm
Meet The Team
Community
Contact

Links

Home
Calculator
SPRINT Program
The Pledge
Podcast
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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.

How do you pursue real impact without lessening de

How do you pursue real impact without lessening dependence on the Holy Spirit?That’s the tension at the heart of the latest Finish Line Podcast conversation with James Waters, founder of Kingdom Impact.James has spent years helping Christian organizations measure what truly matters. Not just activity. Not just outputs. But real fruit.In this episode, he explores a challenge many leaders and givers feel but rarely articulate:
How do you plan wisely, track results, and steward resources well while still remaining deeply dependent on God?It’s easy to drift to one side or the other.
Either over-spiritualizing decisions without clarity, or over-measuring outcomes without humility.But faithful stewardship requires both.For leaders, advisors, and givers, this conversation is an invitation to think more carefully about what “impact” really means and how to pursue it with both conviction and surrender.What does it look like to measure fruit without losing faith?🎧 Listen to episode 187 of the Finish Line Podcast, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode187/

It’s easy to believe that the hardest seasons of l

It’s easy to believe that the hardest seasons of life are setbacks.Something to get through.
Something to move past.But what if they’re actually part of what shapes us most?In this conversation with Teri Bledsoe, that question becomes real.Her story includes infertility, adoption, foster care, and years of leadership. Each season carries both weight and purpose.And over time, a quiet conviction has taken hold: God doesn’t waste any of it.Not the pain.
Not the waiting.
Not the unknown.Instead, those seasons begin to shape something deeper.A clearer sense of calling.
A steadier trust.
A more open way of living.It’s a perspective that doesn’t remove the difficulty.But it does change how it’s seen.🎧 Listen to episode 186 of the Finish Line Podcast, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode186/

Most of us assume generosity comes after success.

Most of us assume generosity comes after success.Once the business grows.
Once the income increases.
Once there’s “enough.”But what if it actually starts before any of that?In this week’s conversation with Joe Daly, that idea gets turned upside down.Joe and his wife made a decision early on: set a lifestyle cap and give first, before they knew how things would work out. Not because it made financial sense, but because they wanted to build their lives around dependence on God, not accumulation.And over time, that decision didn’t just shape their giving,
it shaped how they built their business.How they think about profit.
How they define success.
How they guard against greed and materialism.Joe’s story is a reminder that generosity isn’t something you graduate into.It’s something you build from the beginning.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast today, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode185/

What if stewardship isn’t primarily about what you

What if stewardship isn’t primarily about what you give… but about how you live?In this conversation with Pete and Debbie Ochs, the lens on generosity widens, moving beyond giving as an action and into stewardship as a way of life.They share from years of experience building and leading businesses, offering a perspective shaped not just by strategy, but by deep conviction. At the center is a simple but challenging idea: faithful stewardship flows from a transformed heart, not just well-informed decisions.For those entrusted with resources, influence, or leadership, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and discern. Not just what to do, but how to live in alignment with what God is already doing.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast today, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode184/

You’ve been inspired by generosity stories, but wh

You’ve been inspired by generosity stories, but what’s your next step?You want your generosity to reflect your faith, grow your character, and make a real difference, but it’s not always clear where to begin.That’s why we created Applied Generosity to help you take your next step. You can listen to the podcast at your own pace, join our monthly virtual events, and look forward to a multi-day experience coming soon to guide your journey!🌐 Learn more and register at www.appliedgenerosity.com Link in bio!🎧 Start listening to the Applied Generosity Podcast today! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and wherever you get your podcasts!

✨ You’ve been waiting for the “right time” to give

✨ You’ve been waiting for the “right time” to give… What if it’s today?The Applied Generosity Podcast, hosted by Cody and Kealan Hobelmann from the Finish Line Podcast, shows you how small, daily steps can grow your generosity and impact, no matter where you are or what season of life you’re in.Every episode is full of practical tips, real stories, and encouragement to help you give boldly, live generously, and follow God’s plan one step at a time. Whether it’s your money, your time, or your talents, you’ll discover simple ways to start today!💡🎧 Listen to Applied Generosity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and start your next step toward a life of intentional giving today!

Many people think generosity starts with a giving

Many people think generosity starts with a giving plan.But Sharla Langston, Co-Founder of Women Doing Well, offers a different perspective.She believes generosity often begins with discovering the purpose God has placed in our lives. When that purpose becomes clearer, the way we think about giving, stewardship, and impact begins to change as well.In this episode, Sharla shares how purpose, passion, and generosity can come together instead of feeling like separate parts of life. Our conversation also explores some of the unique challenges Christian women can face around generosity, including how giving decisions connect with marriage, family, and financial planning. Sharla also shares thoughtful insight on how advisors and trusted guides can better serve women as they steward their resources.It’s a rich and practical conversation for anyone thinking more deeply about purpose, stewardship, and the impact of generosity.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast, available now on your favorite podcast platformshttp://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode182 Link in bio!

At some point, many leaders start asking a deeper

At some point, many leaders start asking a deeper question.“Is my work connected to the purpose I was created for?”That’s the question we explore in the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast with Sharla Langston, Co-Founder of Women Doing Well.Sharla’s journey didn’t begin in ministry or philanthropy. She actually started her career as a petroleum engineer, working in roles that took her from Alaska to Capitol Hill. But along the way, her understanding of calling and stewardship began to shift. Through different seasons and experiences, she started to see that purpose often unfolds in ways we never expect.Today, Sharla spends her time helping women discover how their God-given purpose, passions, and resources fit together. Through Women Doing Well, she has walked alongside thousands of women as they gain clarity, overcome barriers around generosity, and learn how to steward their time, talent, and resources in meaningful ways.In our conversation, Sharla shares insights from years of experience working with churches, philanthropic leaders, and women who are trying to live with greater purpose. She talks honestly about the fears people face around generosity, the decisions that shape how we give, and the freedom that comes when we begin to understand what we’ve been entrusted with.It’s a thoughtful and encouraging reminder that generosity isn’t just about giving. It’s about discovering the purpose behind what God has placed in our hands.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast today. It’s available on your favorite podcast platforms.http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode182 Link in bio!

Building businesses can be rewarding, but it can a

Building businesses can be rewarding, but it can also be isolating.The biggest shift happens when leaders stop doing it all alone and start walking with others in community and purpose.In the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast, Emanuel Bistrian, Executive Director of Generosity Path, shares how faith and generosity reshaped the way he thinks about business, wealth, and success. 🎙️Emanuel explains why generosity should not be treated as a strategy, but embraced as an act of surrender. We also explore what it looks like to integrate faith and entrepreneurship, build generosity into business systems, and why community matters so deeply for leaders who often carry the weight of responsibility alone.🎧 If you’re a leader, founder, or entrepreneur seeking to align your faith, business, and impact, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to the Finish Line Podcast today, and share it with someone who could be encouraged by this conversation!#Leadership #Generosity #Nonprofits #ChristianLeadership #Entrepreneurhttp://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode181 Link in bio!

How do you pursue real impact without lessening de

How do you pursue real impact without lessening dependence on the Holy Spirit?That’s the tension at the heart of the latest Finish Line Podcast conversation with James Waters, founder of Kingdom Impact.James has spent years helping Christian organizations measure what truly matters. Not just activity. Not just outputs. But real fruit.In this episode, he explores a challenge many leaders and givers feel but rarely articulate:
How do you plan wisely, track results, and steward resources well while still remaining deeply dependent on God?It’s easy to drift to one side or the other.
Either over-spiritualizing decisions without clarity, or over-measuring outcomes without humility.But faithful stewardship requires both.For leaders, advisors, and givers, this conversation is an invitation to think more carefully about what “impact” really means and how to pursue it with both conviction and surrender.What does it look like to measure fruit without losing faith?🎧 Listen to episode 187 of the Finish Line Podcast, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode187/

It’s easy to believe that the hardest seasons of l

It’s easy to believe that the hardest seasons of life are setbacks.Something to get through.
Something to move past.But what if they’re actually part of what shapes us most?In this conversation with Teri Bledsoe, that question becomes real.Her story includes infertility, adoption, foster care, and years of leadership. Each season carries both weight and purpose.And over time, a quiet conviction has taken hold: God doesn’t waste any of it.Not the pain.
Not the waiting.
Not the unknown.Instead, those seasons begin to shape something deeper.A clearer sense of calling.
A steadier trust.
A more open way of living.It’s a perspective that doesn’t remove the difficulty.But it does change how it’s seen.🎧 Listen to episode 186 of the Finish Line Podcast, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode186/

Most of us assume generosity comes after success.

Most of us assume generosity comes after success.Once the business grows.
Once the income increases.
Once there’s “enough.”But what if it actually starts before any of that?In this week’s conversation with Joe Daly, that idea gets turned upside down.Joe and his wife made a decision early on: set a lifestyle cap and give first, before they knew how things would work out. Not because it made financial sense, but because they wanted to build their lives around dependence on God, not accumulation.And over time, that decision didn’t just shape their giving,
it shaped how they built their business.How they think about profit.
How they define success.
How they guard against greed and materialism.Joe’s story is a reminder that generosity isn’t something you graduate into.It’s something you build from the beginning.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast today, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode185/

What if stewardship isn’t primarily about what you

What if stewardship isn’t primarily about what you give… but about how you live?In this conversation with Pete and Debbie Ochs, the lens on generosity widens, moving beyond giving as an action and into stewardship as a way of life.They share from years of experience building and leading businesses, offering a perspective shaped not just by strategy, but by deep conviction. At the center is a simple but challenging idea: faithful stewardship flows from a transformed heart, not just well-informed decisions.For those entrusted with resources, influence, or leadership, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and discern. Not just what to do, but how to live in alignment with what God is already doing.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast today, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode184/

You’ve been inspired by generosity stories, but wh

You’ve been inspired by generosity stories, but what’s your next step?You want your generosity to reflect your faith, grow your character, and make a real difference, but it’s not always clear where to begin.That’s why we created Applied Generosity to help you take your next step. You can listen to the podcast at your own pace, join our monthly virtual events, and look forward to a multi-day experience coming soon to guide your journey!🌐 Learn more and register at www.appliedgenerosity.com Link in bio!🎧 Start listening to the Applied Generosity Podcast today! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and wherever you get your podcasts!

✨ You’ve been waiting for the “right time” to give

✨ You’ve been waiting for the “right time” to give… What if it’s today?The Applied Generosity Podcast, hosted by Cody and Kealan Hobelmann from the Finish Line Podcast, shows you how small, daily steps can grow your generosity and impact, no matter where you are or what season of life you’re in.Every episode is full of practical tips, real stories, and encouragement to help you give boldly, live generously, and follow God’s plan one step at a time. Whether it’s your money, your time, or your talents, you’ll discover simple ways to start today!💡🎧 Listen to Applied Generosity on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and start your next step toward a life of intentional giving today!

Many people think generosity starts with a giving

Many people think generosity starts with a giving plan.But Sharla Langston, Co-Founder of Women Doing Well, offers a different perspective.She believes generosity often begins with discovering the purpose God has placed in our lives. When that purpose becomes clearer, the way we think about giving, stewardship, and impact begins to change as well.In this episode, Sharla shares how purpose, passion, and generosity can come together instead of feeling like separate parts of life. Our conversation also explores some of the unique challenges Christian women can face around generosity, including how giving decisions connect with marriage, family, and financial planning. Sharla also shares thoughtful insight on how advisors and trusted guides can better serve women as they steward their resources.It’s a rich and practical conversation for anyone thinking more deeply about purpose, stewardship, and the impact of generosity.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast, available now on your favorite podcast platformshttp://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode182 Link in bio!

How do you pursue real impact without lessening de

How do you pursue real impact without lessening dependence on the Holy Spirit?That’s the tension at the heart of the latest Finish Line Podcast conversation with James Waters, founder of Kingdom Impact.James has spent years helping Christian organizations measure what truly matters. Not just activity. Not just outputs. But real fruit.In this episode, he explores a challenge many leaders and givers feel but rarely articulate:
How do you plan wisely, track results, and steward resources well while still remaining deeply dependent on God?It’s easy to drift to one side or the other.
Either over-spiritualizing decisions without clarity, or over-measuring outcomes without humility.But faithful stewardship requires both.For leaders, advisors, and givers, this conversation is an invitation to think more carefully about what “impact” really means and how to pursue it with both conviction and surrender.What does it look like to measure fruit without losing faith?🎧 Listen to episode 187 of the Finish Line Podcast, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode187/

It’s easy to believe that the hardest seasons of l

It’s easy to believe that the hardest seasons of life are setbacks.Something to get through.
Something to move past.But what if they’re actually part of what shapes us most?In this conversation with Teri Bledsoe, that question becomes real.Her story includes infertility, adoption, foster care, and years of leadership. Each season carries both weight and purpose.And over time, a quiet conviction has taken hold: God doesn’t waste any of it.Not the pain.
Not the waiting.
Not the unknown.Instead, those seasons begin to shape something deeper.A clearer sense of calling.
A steadier trust.
A more open way of living.It’s a perspective that doesn’t remove the difficulty.But it does change how it’s seen.🎧 Listen to episode 186 of the Finish Line Podcast, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode186/

Most of us assume generosity comes after success.

Most of us assume generosity comes after success.Once the business grows.
Once the income increases.
Once there’s “enough.”But what if it actually starts before any of that?In this week’s conversation with Joe Daly, that idea gets turned upside down.Joe and his wife made a decision early on: set a lifestyle cap and give first, before they knew how things would work out. Not because it made financial sense, but because they wanted to build their lives around dependence on God, not accumulation.And over time, that decision didn’t just shape their giving,
it shaped how they built their business.How they think about profit.
How they define success.
How they guard against greed and materialism.Joe’s story is a reminder that generosity isn’t something you graduate into.It’s something you build from the beginning.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast today, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode185/

What if stewardship isn’t primarily about what you

What if stewardship isn’t primarily about what you give… but about how you live?In this conversation with Pete and Debbie Ochs, the lens on generosity widens, moving beyond giving as an action and into stewardship as a way of life.They share from years of experience building and leading businesses, offering a perspective shaped not just by strategy, but by deep conviction. At the center is a simple but challenging idea: faithful stewardship flows from a transformed heart, not just well-informed decisions.For those entrusted with resources, influence, or leadership, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and discern. Not just what to do, but how to live in alignment with what God is already doing.🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Finish Line Podcast today, available on your favorite podcast platforms!https://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode184/

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