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Alisa Hoober, on Creating a Strong Family Culture of Generosity and Mission

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Russ Crosson and Ken Boa, coauthors of Leverage, on Using Temporal Wealth for Eternal Gain

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Rachel McDonough and Wes Lyons on How Investors are Taking Down Human Trafficking

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David Hazell, Serial Entrepreneur, on Building a Gospel Pipeline Through Business

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

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Barry and Linda Rowan, on Complete Surrender in Life and Business

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Bruce Hildenbrand, Serial Entrepreneur, on the Spiritual Art of Listening in Generosity

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Helen Schmid, Marketing Consultant, on Fully Integrated Generosity

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Bruce and Sue Osterink, on the Joyful Rewards of Saying Yes in Faith

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The Finish Line Podcast

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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.

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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.

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 the money you invested could grow and fuel What if the money you invested could grow and fuel the work of God’s Kingdom? What if giving and investing weren’t opposites, but partners in transformation?This week, we sit down with Johan du Preez, a South African entrepreneur and the founder of SAAD Investment Holdings and the Tree of Life Foundation. He went from managing struggling pharmacies in his twenties, to becoming the CEO of a major healthcare organization, and eventually launching an investment firm within a charitable foundation—all for one reason: to fund what God cares about most.In this episode, Johan shares how God led him from the boardroom to the battlefield of faith-filled investing. We talk about how he:✨ Learned to let God run his business
✨ Uses investments inside a foundation to create long-term change
✨ Took bold steps without all the answers and watched God show up
✨ Decided that being “faith-driven” isn’t just about values; it’s about radical trustWhether you're in business, nonprofit, ministry, or just starting to ask, How do I give and invest in a way that really matters?—this conversation will spark something deep in you.🎧 Listen now to hear how your influence, investments, and income can multiply Kingdom impact.
📍Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, and wherever you listen to your podcasts!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode146 Link in bio!#GospelAndGenerosity #DonorAdvisedFund #TreeOfLifeFoundation #ChristianLeader #ChristianBusiness #DAF #Generosity #Leadership
Money is not everything. And when we recognize tha Money is not everything. And when we recognize that God owns it all, not just the ten percent, it changes the way we live. It shifts how we view what we have, how we give, and what really matters. We’re no longer tied to chasing more, but free to live generously and faithfully with whatever God provides.In this week’s episode of The Finish Line Podcast, Stan Reiff shares his deeply personal journey of faith and provision—how his calling to ministry took unexpected turns, and how his passion for missions ultimately led him to help others live lives of generosity and purpose.Now a CPA and consultant with CapinCrouse, Stan works with nonprofits across the country, using both his professional background and personal ministry experience to help organizations thrive. He also leads his family in building a legacy of faith, and he’s passionate about helping others do the same!Listen now on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, and wherever you get your podcasts! You can also listen to all Finish Line Podcast episodes on our website: http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode145 Link in bio!
🎧 This week on #TheFinishLinePodcast, we’re c 🎧 This week on #TheFinishLinePodcast, we’re chatting with Stan Reiff, a CPA and nonprofit consultant at CapinCrouse! Stan brings decades of experience and a powerful story of faith. Born on the mission field, Stan always thought his life would follow a traditional path in ministry, but God had something far greater in mind. Through decades of unexpected detours, personal trials, and career shifts, God was weaving together a purpose-filled journey that would take Stan from missionary work in Alaska to nonprofit leadership in Atlanta.Today, he helps ministries thrive by strengthening governance and strategy and brings a deeply personal understanding of the challenges ministries face. At CapinCrouse, he helps faith-based nonprofits operate with excellence, drawing on 35+ years of experience and a powerful testimony of God’s provision.Stan also leads his family in building a legacy of generosity and Kingdom purpose, inspiring others to do the same.This episode is packed with encouragement, practical wisdom, and real-life insights into faith, finances, and family.If you’ve ever felt like your life didn’t go as planned and you're wondering if God has a purpose for everything you've been through, this one’s for you!Listen to The Finish Line Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, and wherever you get your podcasts! You can also listen to all Finish Line Podcast episodes on our website: http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode145 Link in bio!
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 the money you invested could grow and fuel What if the money you invested could grow and fuel the work of God’s Kingdom? What if giving and investing weren’t opposites, but partners in transformation?This week, we sit down with Johan du Preez, a South African entrepreneur and the founder of SAAD Investment Holdings and the Tree of Life Foundation. He went from managing struggling pharmacies in his twenties, to becoming the CEO of a major healthcare organization, and eventually launching an investment firm within a charitable foundation—all for one reason: to fund what God cares about most.In this episode, Johan shares how God led him from the boardroom to the battlefield of faith-filled investing. We talk about how he:✨ Learned to let God run his business
✨ Uses investments inside a foundation to create long-term change
✨ Took bold steps without all the answers and watched God show up
✨ Decided that being “faith-driven” isn’t just about values; it’s about radical trustWhether you're in business, nonprofit, ministry, or just starting to ask, How do I give and invest in a way that really matters?—this conversation will spark something deep in you.🎧 Listen now to hear how your influence, investments, and income can multiply Kingdom impact.
📍Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, and wherever you listen to your podcasts!http://www.finishlinepledge.com/episode146 Link in bio!#GospelAndGenerosity #DonorAdvisedFund #TreeOfLifeFoundation #ChristianLeader #ChristianBusiness #DAF #Generosity #Leadership
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
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