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Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry, on Embracing Trials in the Generous Life

Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry, on Embracing Trials in the Generous Life

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

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

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Kate Williams-Whitley, Cofounder of EIG Insights, on Measuring Physical and Spiritual Impact in Giving

Kate Williams-Whitley, Cofounder of EIG Insights, on Measuring Physical and Spiritual Impact in Giving

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Edmund Michaelson, Founder of the 500k, on Radical Generosity Empowering the Indigenous Church

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JD Bauman, Director of Effective Altruism for Christians, on Effective Giving and Strategic Career Choice

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Trevor Lui, COO of Global Trust Partners, on Strengthening Trust Among Givers Through Transparency

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Randy Alcorn, Best-Selling Author, on Generosity and Eternal Rewards

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Al Mueller, Founder and President of Excellence in Giving, on Generosity with Discernment

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The Finish Line 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.

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

What's your giving style? ✨ Generosity looks dif What's your giving style? ✨ Generosity looks different for each one of us. Over the years, we've learned the most people give in 5 unique ways. Some love to give spontaneously when the need arises, while others plan in advance.Opening our hearts to spontaneous giving keeps us sensitive to God's leading, and having a structure can help guide our giving and maximize our impact. Together, they create a powerful rhythm that changes lives.Have you considered adding structure to your own giving? Or if you already have one, have you opened your heart to spontaneous giving?Visit 🔗finishlinepledge.org to learn how you and your family can grow in generosity! Link in bio!#Generosity #FaithInAction #KingdomImpact #TrustGod #FaithJourney #LiveGenerously #GivingBack #Stewardship #ChristianLiving #FaithBased #PurposeDriven #BiblicalStewardship #JoyOfGiving #FaithCommunity #FinishLinePledge
✨ Can you still be a blessing to others even in ✨ Can you still be a blessing to others even in your season of trials? Join us in the latest episode of the #FinishLinePodcast with Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry! It was when things seemed to be falling apart for Tim and his family that God showed him a plan to impact ministries and givers around the world. 🌍🎧 Tune in and discover what it looks like to trust God in both abundance and loss, and how you and you family can walk faithfully in generosity in every season.The #FinishLinePodcast is available on all your favorite podcast platforms! 🎙️✨#Generosity #Faith #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWalk #ChristianFamily #FaithandFinance #Stewardship #ChristianLife #KingdomImpact
✨ This week on the #FinishLinePodcast! ✨ We’ ✨ This week on the #FinishLinePodcast! ✨ We’re excited to welcome back Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry and author of BOOM: What To Do When Life Blows Up Around You!If you’ve ever faced trials, wondered how to make your giving count, or needed encouragement to keep trusting God, this episode is for you!Tim’s story is a powerful reminder that God can use even our hardest seasons for His glory. From humble beginnings to great success, and then losing everything in a season of deep trial, Tim has seen firsthand how God can bring blessings out of brokenness. During that valley, God answered a bold prayer Tim had prayed years earlier: that He would do whatever it took to multiply his family’s Kingdom impact. Out of that refining season came ROI Ministry, which has since helped direct millions of dollars to some of the most impactful ministries in the world.Through ROI Ministry, Tim and his team identify the Top 10 ministries producing the greatest measurable Kingdom impact per dollar, giving donors confidence that their resources are making a real difference. In his book, BOOM, Tim shares his journey as proof that God can restore what was lost and use even trials and challenges for His purposes.Join us as we learn more about what it means to trust God in both abundance and loss, embrace generosity with wisdom, and lean into His leading even in the hardest moments!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you get your podcasts!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode153 Link in bio!#Generosity #KingdomImpact #FaithAndGiving #ChristianPodcast #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #CharityWork #Stewardship
To share God’s heart is to share His generosity To share God’s heart is to share His generosity and love for people He cares about. ✨Are you ready to start your own generosity journey? You don’t have to start big! #TheFinishLinePledge helps you begin by committing to a simple 90-day financial finish line and see how God works.And you don't have to do it alone! There’s a Finish Line Guide who can walk with you, free of charge! Together, you’ll take the first steps toward generosity and discover the joy of giving from God’s heart.🔗Visit https://www.finishlinepledge.com/commit/ to learn more! Link in bio!#FaithInAction #ChristianLife #ChristianLiving #Generosity #GodsHeart #ChristianCommunity #Stewardship #FinishLinePledge #ChristianLeaders
✨ New Episode Alert! ✨We’re thrilled to we ✨ New Episode Alert! ✨We’re thrilled to welcome Michele Dudley, Founder of BraveWorks and Restoration Residences!Michele’s story is a beautiful picture of what it means to see others through the lens of generosity. From her early career as a CPA to a life-changing mission trip to Burundi, God has led her on a journey of serving the global church and pouring into women and families who are often overlooked. Today, through BraveWorks, Michele is impacting trafficked, abused, and incarcerated women, as well as helping families transition out of homelessness.Known as a connector and advocate, Michele is deeply rooted in the generosity community and has a passion for helping others give well and invest with purpose.In this episode, Michele shares creative opportunities to give, inspiring stories of empowering women through BraveWorks, practical advice to start with impact investing, and encouragement for women to step into generosity.This conversation is full of wisdom, inspiring stories, and practical tools to guide you on your own generosity journey.🎧 If you’ve ever wondered how to give with purpose, invest with a generous heart, or be more intentional in your community, this episode will encourage you. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode152 Link in bio!#Generosity #BraveWorks #WomeninMinistry #WomeninLeadership #ChristianWoman #ChristianPodcast #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #CharityWork
Have you heard of collective giving funds? ✨ It’s a simple idea: give together to make a bigger difference.Instead of donating on your own, you can join forces with others who care about the same cause, whether it’s Bible translation, helping the poor, planting churches, or something else close to your heart. 💪🏻Want to know how it works? Swipe left to learn more!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more practical tips on generosity, spreading the Gospel, and living out your faith with purpose! 🌟#FinishLinePledge #CollectiveGiving #Generosity #ChristianGiving #KingdomImpact #GiveTogether #ChristianLeaders #ChristianPastors #ChristianMinistry #MinistryResources
In this week’s episode of the Finish Line Podcas In this week’s episode of the Finish Line Podcast, we talk with Nathan LaGrange, Director of Oasis Rest International, about the life-changing impact of investing in the spiritual leaders who pour into our lives.After years in full-time ministry, Nathan realized that before he could care for others well, he needed to learn how to care for himself and his family. He shares his story of moving from fast-paced ministry to a slower, more intentional shepherding of a congregation.Today, Nathan is helping pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders find the rest they desperately need through Oasis Rest International, creating safe spaces for spiritual leaders to pause, reflect, and be restored.You’ll hear about the rhythms that sustain long-term ministry, the beauty of walking with God instead of for Him, knowing how much of yourself is healthy to give, how leaders can create space to slow down, and why generosity and soul care are deeply connected.📲 Follow and listen to the latest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app.
If you're in ministry or want to encourage someone who is, this conversation is for you!🎙 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode151 Link in bio!#FinishLinePodcast #OasisRestInternational #ChristianLeaders #RestAndRenewal #GenerosityA #Faith #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualHealth #Sabbath #LeadershipResources #MinistryResources
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
What's your giving style? ✨ Generosity looks dif What's your giving style? ✨ Generosity looks different for each one of us. Over the years, we've learned the most people give in 5 unique ways. Some love to give spontaneously when the need arises, while others plan in advance.Opening our hearts to spontaneous giving keeps us sensitive to God's leading, and having a structure can help guide our giving and maximize our impact. Together, they create a powerful rhythm that changes lives.Have you considered adding structure to your own giving? Or if you already have one, have you opened your heart to spontaneous giving?Visit 🔗finishlinepledge.org to learn how you and your family can grow in generosity! Link in bio!#Generosity #FaithInAction #KingdomImpact #TrustGod #FaithJourney #LiveGenerously #GivingBack #Stewardship #ChristianLiving #FaithBased #PurposeDriven #BiblicalStewardship #JoyOfGiving #FaithCommunity #FinishLinePledge
✨ Can you still be a blessing to others even in ✨ Can you still be a blessing to others even in your season of trials? Join us in the latest episode of the #FinishLinePodcast with Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry! It was when things seemed to be falling apart for Tim and his family that God showed him a plan to impact ministries and givers around the world. 🌍🎧 Tune in and discover what it looks like to trust God in both abundance and loss, and how you and you family can walk faithfully in generosity in every season.The #FinishLinePodcast is available on all your favorite podcast platforms! 🎙️✨#Generosity #Faith #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWalk #ChristianFamily #FaithandFinance #Stewardship #ChristianLife #KingdomImpact
✨ This week on the #FinishLinePodcast! ✨ We’ ✨ This week on the #FinishLinePodcast! ✨ We’re excited to welcome back Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry and author of BOOM: What To Do When Life Blows Up Around You!If you’ve ever faced trials, wondered how to make your giving count, or needed encouragement to keep trusting God, this episode is for you!Tim’s story is a powerful reminder that God can use even our hardest seasons for His glory. From humble beginnings to great success, and then losing everything in a season of deep trial, Tim has seen firsthand how God can bring blessings out of brokenness. During that valley, God answered a bold prayer Tim had prayed years earlier: that He would do whatever it took to multiply his family’s Kingdom impact. Out of that refining season came ROI Ministry, which has since helped direct millions of dollars to some of the most impactful ministries in the world.Through ROI Ministry, Tim and his team identify the Top 10 ministries producing the greatest measurable Kingdom impact per dollar, giving donors confidence that their resources are making a real difference. In his book, BOOM, Tim shares his journey as proof that God can restore what was lost and use even trials and challenges for His purposes.Join us as we learn more about what it means to trust God in both abundance and loss, embrace generosity with wisdom, and lean into His leading even in the hardest moments!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you get your podcasts!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode153 Link in bio!#Generosity #KingdomImpact #FaithAndGiving #ChristianPodcast #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #CharityWork #Stewardship
To share God’s heart is to share His generosity To share God’s heart is to share His generosity and love for people He cares about. ✨Are you ready to start your own generosity journey? You don’t have to start big! #TheFinishLinePledge helps you begin by committing to a simple 90-day financial finish line and see how God works.And you don't have to do it alone! There’s a Finish Line Guide who can walk with you, free of charge! Together, you’ll take the first steps toward generosity and discover the joy of giving from God’s heart.🔗Visit https://www.finishlinepledge.com/commit/ to learn more! Link in bio!#FaithInAction #ChristianLife #ChristianLiving #Generosity #GodsHeart #ChristianCommunity #Stewardship #FinishLinePledge #ChristianLeaders
✨ New Episode Alert! ✨We’re thrilled to we ✨ New Episode Alert! ✨We’re thrilled to welcome Michele Dudley, Founder of BraveWorks and Restoration Residences!Michele’s story is a beautiful picture of what it means to see others through the lens of generosity. From her early career as a CPA to a life-changing mission trip to Burundi, God has led her on a journey of serving the global church and pouring into women and families who are often overlooked. Today, through BraveWorks, Michele is impacting trafficked, abused, and incarcerated women, as well as helping families transition out of homelessness.Known as a connector and advocate, Michele is deeply rooted in the generosity community and has a passion for helping others give well and invest with purpose.In this episode, Michele shares creative opportunities to give, inspiring stories of empowering women through BraveWorks, practical advice to start with impact investing, and encouragement for women to step into generosity.This conversation is full of wisdom, inspiring stories, and practical tools to guide you on your own generosity journey.🎧 If you’ve ever wondered how to give with purpose, invest with a generous heart, or be more intentional in your community, this episode will encourage you. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode152 Link in bio!#Generosity #BraveWorks #WomeninMinistry #WomeninLeadership #ChristianWoman #ChristianPodcast #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #CharityWork
Have you heard of collective giving funds? ✨ It’s a simple idea: give together to make a bigger difference.Instead of donating on your own, you can join forces with others who care about the same cause, whether it’s Bible translation, helping the poor, planting churches, or something else close to your heart. 💪🏻Want to know how it works? Swipe left to learn more!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more practical tips on generosity, spreading the Gospel, and living out your faith with purpose! 🌟#FinishLinePledge #CollectiveGiving #Generosity #ChristianGiving #KingdomImpact #GiveTogether #ChristianLeaders #ChristianPastors #ChristianMinistry #MinistryResources
In this week’s episode of the Finish Line Podcas In this week’s episode of the Finish Line Podcast, we talk with Nathan LaGrange, Director of Oasis Rest International, about the life-changing impact of investing in the spiritual leaders who pour into our lives.After years in full-time ministry, Nathan realized that before he could care for others well, he needed to learn how to care for himself and his family. He shares his story of moving from fast-paced ministry to a slower, more intentional shepherding of a congregation.Today, Nathan is helping pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders find the rest they desperately need through Oasis Rest International, creating safe spaces for spiritual leaders to pause, reflect, and be restored.You’ll hear about the rhythms that sustain long-term ministry, the beauty of walking with God instead of for Him, knowing how much of yourself is healthy to give, how leaders can create space to slow down, and why generosity and soul care are deeply connected.📲 Follow and listen to the latest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app.
If you're in ministry or want to encourage someone who is, this conversation is for you!🎙 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode151 Link in bio!#FinishLinePodcast #OasisRestInternational #ChristianLeaders #RestAndRenewal #GenerosityA #Faith #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualHealth #Sabbath #LeadershipResources #MinistryResources
What's your giving style? ✨ Generosity looks dif What's your giving style? ✨ Generosity looks different for each one of us. Over the years, we've learned the most people give in 5 unique ways. Some love to give spontaneously when the need arises, while others plan in advance.Opening our hearts to spontaneous giving keeps us sensitive to God's leading, and having a structure can help guide our giving and maximize our impact. Together, they create a powerful rhythm that changes lives.Have you considered adding structure to your own giving? Or if you already have one, have you opened your heart to spontaneous giving?Visit 🔗finishlinepledge.org to learn how you and your family can grow in generosity! Link in bio!#Generosity #FaithInAction #KingdomImpact #TrustGod #FaithJourney #LiveGenerously #GivingBack #Stewardship #ChristianLiving #FaithBased #PurposeDriven #BiblicalStewardship #JoyOfGiving #FaithCommunity #FinishLinePledge
✨ Can you still be a blessing to others even in ✨ Can you still be a blessing to others even in your season of trials? Join us in the latest episode of the #FinishLinePodcast with Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry! It was when things seemed to be falling apart for Tim and his family that God showed him a plan to impact ministries and givers around the world. 🌍🎧 Tune in and discover what it looks like to trust God in both abundance and loss, and how you and you family can walk faithfully in generosity in every season.The #FinishLinePodcast is available on all your favorite podcast platforms! 🎙️✨#Generosity #Faith #ChristianPodcast #ChristianWalk #ChristianFamily #FaithandFinance #Stewardship #ChristianLife #KingdomImpact
✨ This week on the #FinishLinePodcast! ✨ We’ ✨ This week on the #FinishLinePodcast! ✨ We’re excited to welcome back Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry and author of BOOM: What To Do When Life Blows Up Around You!If you’ve ever faced trials, wondered how to make your giving count, or needed encouragement to keep trusting God, this episode is for you!Tim’s story is a powerful reminder that God can use even our hardest seasons for His glory. From humble beginnings to great success, and then losing everything in a season of deep trial, Tim has seen firsthand how God can bring blessings out of brokenness. During that valley, God answered a bold prayer Tim had prayed years earlier: that He would do whatever it took to multiply his family’s Kingdom impact. Out of that refining season came ROI Ministry, which has since helped direct millions of dollars to some of the most impactful ministries in the world.Through ROI Ministry, Tim and his team identify the Top 10 ministries producing the greatest measurable Kingdom impact per dollar, giving donors confidence that their resources are making a real difference. In his book, BOOM, Tim shares his journey as proof that God can restore what was lost and use even trials and challenges for His purposes.Join us as we learn more about what it means to trust God in both abundance and loss, embrace generosity with wisdom, and lean into His leading even in the hardest moments!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you get your podcasts!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode153 Link in bio!#Generosity #KingdomImpact #FaithAndGiving #ChristianPodcast #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #CharityWork #Stewardship
To share God’s heart is to share His generosity To share God’s heart is to share His generosity and love for people He cares about. ✨Are you ready to start your own generosity journey? You don’t have to start big! #TheFinishLinePledge helps you begin by committing to a simple 90-day financial finish line and see how God works.And you don't have to do it alone! There’s a Finish Line Guide who can walk with you, free of charge! Together, you’ll take the first steps toward generosity and discover the joy of giving from God’s heart.🔗Visit https://www.finishlinepledge.com/commit/ to learn more! Link in bio!#FaithInAction #ChristianLife #ChristianLiving #Generosity #GodsHeart #ChristianCommunity #Stewardship #FinishLinePledge #ChristianLeaders
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