Episode 212: Can you afford to say yes to God? How to fund the mission.

Can you afford to say yes to God? I know that question might make you uncomfortable—because it’s made me uncomfortable. We talk a lot about trust, about saying yes to the Lord, about living on mission… but when it comes to finances, security, and taking care of our families, it can feel like the cost is just too high. In today’s episode of The Equip Cast, I sit down with Peter Levesque Xavier to talk honestly about what happens when we stop asking, “Can I afford this?” and start asking, “Lord, do I trust You?” This conversation is about freedom, healing our relationship with money, and discovering that God is already providing a way for His mission—and your yes—to be possible. [02:55] Peter’s faith journey [04:15] Facing support raising [06:03] Providence and stewardship [10:11] Trust dividends in mission [13:11] Healing through partnership [16:47] Economic downturn resilience [19:10] Biblical roots of support [22:19] Church history and laity [28:11] Apostolic times today [28:57] Why start Xavier Mission Fund [31:49] Spotting the Need [33:08] Launching Xavier Mission Fund [33:55] Growth and New Partnerships [35:29] Catholic Schools Vertical [38:09] Fair Pay for Teachers [42:25] Parish Roles and Admin Hurdles [46:14] Success Stories Fight Club Catholic [50:51] New Ministries and Priest Support [57:50] What Church Leaders Should Know [01:01:18] Call to Mission and Next Steps [01:03:58] How to Connect and Closing Check out Xavier Mission Fund. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)