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Stewardship Leader
by Christian Stewardship Network
Stewardship Leader is the podcast for pastors, stewardship leaders, executive pastors, and church leaders who want to cultivate a biblical culture of stewardship and generosity in their churches. Hosted by Leo Sabo, President of the Christian Stewardship Network, each episode features practical conversations with trusted ministry leaders, pastors, researchers, and generosity practitioners who are helping churches disciple people toward financial faithfulness. Together, we explore the theology of stewardship, the principles of generosity, financial discipleship, church culture, leadership, and the strategies that move stewardship beyond fundraising and into lifelong spiritual formation. Whether you're launching a stewardship ministry, strengthening an existing one, or simply looking to lead with greater biblical clarity and confidence, Stewardship Leader will equip and encourage you to build disciples who faithfully manage all that God has entrusted to them.
Episodes
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God is Enough: From Scarcity to Contentment
What does it really mean to believe that God is enough? And how would our lives change if we stopped trying to earn His approval, control our circumstances, or find security in the things we possess? In this second conversation with Dr. R. Scott Rodin, author of Enough: Finding Deep Contentment…
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Why Enough Never Feels Like Enough
Why does having more rarely make us feel like we have enough? Whether it's money, time, security, success, or control, the pursuit of more often leaves us feeling anxious, dissatisfied, and fearful about the future. In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, Leo Sabo welcomes Dr. R. Scott...
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Business as Ministry: Stewarding More Than the Wallet
What if your business isn’t something you own, but something God has entrusted you to steward? In this second conversation with Chad Everett, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose Factory, we explore what it means for business owners and marketplace leaders to see their work as ministry. Chad and Leo...
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The Most Under-Discipled People in Your Church (And Why It Costs You)
Business owners and marketplace leaders often carry tremendous responsibility and influence, yet many churches lack an intentional discipleship pathway designed to equip them for their unique calling. In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, Leo Sabo sits down with Chad Everett,...
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Why Don’t People Give More? Understanding the Barriers to Generosity
Why don't people give more? Is it simply because they can't afford to, or are there deeper barriers keeping people from growing in generosity? In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, Leo Sabo continues his conversation with Ron Sellers of Grey Matter Research to examine what the data...
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Why Is Giving Declining? What the Data Reveals About Generosity and Discipleship
Giving among evangelical Christians has declined significantly since 2020, but the numbers tell a much bigger story than dollars and percentages. In this episode, Leo Sabo talks with Ron Sellers of Grey Matter Research about declining giving and tithing, common assumptions about volunteering and...
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The Fruit of Discipleship: Stewardship and Generosity
What if generosity isn't primarily something Christians need to be taught to do, but the natural fruit of becoming more like Christ? In this episode of Stewardship Leader, Leo Sabo welcomes back Jeff Ward, COO of Simple, for a conversation about the connection between discipleship, stewardship…
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Discipleship That Reproduces: From Haiti to India
What does discipleship that truly reproduces look like? In this episode, Leo Sabo sits down with Jeff Ward, COO of Simple, to explore the experiences that shaped Jeff's passion for disciple-making—from a life-changing encounter with God on a mission trip to Haiti to years spent training pastors…
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What Church Giving Data Reveals: Participation Is Up, But Something Is Missing
What do the latest generosity trends reveal about the health of discipleship in our churches? In this episode, Leo Sabo is joined by DeWayne McNally from MortarStone to unpack insights from the latest Annual Giving Report, based on giving data from more than 600 churches and over 2.5 million...
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How to Have Conversations That Actually Change Financial Behavior
In part two of this conversation with financial behavior coach DonJay Rice, Leo Sabo explores how church leaders, stewardship champions, and financial coaches can have conversations that actually lead to lasting change. DonJay introduces the Six Stages of Change, the Four F's (Fight, Flight,...
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Why Behavior, Not Budgeting, Is the Real Money Issue
Why do so many people struggle financially even after taking budgeting classes, reading personal finance books, and learning biblical principles about money? In this episode, Leo Sabo sits down with financial behavior coach DonJay Rice to explore the deeper issues that drive financial decisions....
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From Giving Campaign to Generosity Culture - Building Something That Lasts
In the final episode of this three-part series with Bob Lotich from SeedTime.com, Leo Sabo and Bob explore how churches can move beyond short-term giving campaigns and build a lasting culture of generosity. Together, they discuss the difference between emotional fundraising and true discipleship,...
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How a Middle-Class Couple Gave Away $1 Million by Age 40
In this first episode of a three-part series, Leo Sabo sits down with Bob Lotich of SeedTime.com to explore Bob and Linda’s remarkable journey from financial chaos to radical generosity. Bob shares how a breaking point with just $7 to his name became the catalyst for a complete transformation in...
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How Biblical Stewardship Will Transform Your Life
In part two of this conversation with Life Institute, Leo Sabo continues the discussion with Tim Russell and Rev. Drew Gysi by moving from the why of gospel-driven stewardship to the how. Together, they unpack Life Institute’s five biblical financial priorities—give, save, spend, offerings, and...
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What is Gospel-Driven Stewardship?
In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, Leo Sabo is joined by Tim Russell and Rev. Drew Gysi from Life Institute to explore a foundational question: What does it mean for stewardship to be driven by the gospel? Too often, stewardship is reduced to budgeting, debt reduction, or giving...
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Why Couples Struggle With Money (And How to Fix It Together)
In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, we sit down with Diana and Yosuto Shaw, co-founders of Opto, to explore one of the most overlooked areas of financial discipleship: how couples navigate money together. While many churches teach budgeting, generosity, and financial principles…
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Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 3: CELEBRATE IT
This is the final episode in our three-part series with Joe Sangl on developing fully generous disciples of Jesus Christ. In episode one, Preach It, we explored why churches must boldly and biblically address stewardship from the pulpit. In episode two, Teach It, we discussed how churches can…
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Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 2: TEACH IT
This is part two of our special three-episode series with Joe Sangl on developing fully generous disciples of Jesus Christ. In the first episode, we explored Preach It — why churches must boldly and biblically address stewardship and money from the pulpit as a core part of discipleship. In this...
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Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 1: PREACH IT
Today we’re beginning a special three-part conversation with Joe Sangl on a powerful theme: developing fully generous disciples of Jesus Christ. In this series, we’ll explore three essential movements for churches — preach it, teach it, and celebrate it — and how each plays a role in shaping a...
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Bridging Faith and Finance: The Mission of 316 Financial
In this episode of the Stewardship Leader Podcast, host Leo Sabo speaks with Ray Feliciano from 316 Financial about the intersection of faith and finance. They discuss the importance of financial discipleship, 316 Financial's mission, and how it serves churches and communities by integrating...
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Who’s Discipling Gen Z About Investing and Why the Church Must Engage
In this conversation, Leo Sabo and Matt Bell discuss the importance of teaching stewardship and investing principles to younger generations, particularly Gen Z. They explore the rise of young investors, the impact of gamification on investment behavior, and the need for churches to engage youth…
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Conquering Your Fear of Investing
In this conversation, Leo Sabo and Matt Bell discuss the importance of investing from a biblical perspective and address common fears and misconceptions. They explore the emotional aspects of investing, the importance of a long-term mindset, and practical strategies such as dollar-cost averaging...
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Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 3
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, the third in a three-part series, Dr. Russell James joins Leo Sabo to discuss practical ways to apply biblical principles to fundraising. Drawing on insights from his book, "The Biblical Fundraiser In Modern Practice: Helping Christians Enjoy Their Wealth,"...
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Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 2
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, the second episode of a three-part series, Dr. Russell James joins Leo Sabo to discuss practical ways to apply biblical principles in fundraising. Drawing on insights from his book, "The Biblical Fundraiser In Modern Practice: Helping Christians Enjoy Their...
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Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 1
In this first episode of a three-part series on Stewardship Leader, Leo Sabo and Dr. Russell James discuss the biblical foundation of fundraising, focusing on the role of wealth holders in Christian ministry. Dr. James shares insights from his book, "The Biblical Fundraiser In Modern Practice:...
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Innovation with Integrity: How My Well Helps Churches Steward Tech for the Kingdom
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, Leo Sabo interviews John Pizaferro, founder of My Well Ministry, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping churches save money on processing fees and reinvest those funds into their ministries. John shares his inspiration for starting My Well, the...
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How to Launch a Stewardship and Generosity Ministry That Sticks
In this episode, Leo Sabo and Jeremy Williams discuss the essential elements of launching and sustaining a stewardship and generosity ministry within the church. They emphasize the importance of prayer, leadership alignment, and personal testimonies in fostering a culture of stewardship. The...
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What Giving Reveals About Spiritual Health And The Opportunities For Discipleship
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we discuss the importance of stewardship and generosity in churches with guests Danny Stokes and DeWayne McNally. We explore how engagement in giving reflects the spiritual health of a congregation, the significance of understanding different generational...
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Discipleship, Trust, and the Future of Church Giving
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we’re talking with Andrew Brooks and John Warren from Subsplash to discuss how technology can transform generosity in the church. They share insights from working with over 20,000 churches, highlight the challenges of adopting new digital tools, and explore...
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Unlocking Generosity in Church Leadership
In this episode, we’re talking with Frank Bealer, the CEO of Generis, about the importance of cultivating a culture of generosity within churches. We explore the theology of giving, the difference between transformational and transactional generosity, and the need for church leaders to engage…
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Financial Transparency in Marriage
In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of financial transparency in marriage with our special guest, Matt Bell, author of Money and Marriage. Discover how open financial communication can strengthen relationships, prevent misunderstandings, and foster trust between partners. Matt shares...
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A Greater Way to Give powered by Helping Hands Ministries
In this episode, we’re talking with Paul Cooper, President of Helping Hands Ministry, to explore how their organization is equipping churches and individuals to give more effectively and strategically. Paul shares how Helping Hands serves as a bridge between generous donors and impactful ministry...
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The Role of Fasting in Stewardship and Generosity
Resources Download Teaching Notes Connect with Courtney Markley at - Center For Financial Discipleship
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Teaching Generosity to the Next Generation
Resources Teaching Generosity Notes Stewardship Principles to Impart
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Kingdom Finances: The 3 Keys to True Financial Success
Resources Generous Life Ministry Contact Greg Gless - here
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How to Create A Transformative Financial Workshop in Your Church
Resources Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website
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Improving Your Financial Coaching Ministry - Small Shifts that Create Large Results
Center for Financial Discipleship Contact Courtney Markley - email
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Purposeful Investing: The Future of Investing
Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website
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Purposeful Investing: Christian Investing Marketplace
Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website Kingdomadvisors.com Company stock screeners inspireinsight.com briinstitute.com evalueator.com Kingdomadvisors.com
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Purposeful Investing: The Philosophies and Strategies of Investing
Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website
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Purposeful Investing: The Past, Present, and Future of Investing
Dr Shane Enete’s book Whole Heart Finances website
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At The Heart of Generosity: What Jesus Actually Said About Money
John’s Website - https://generousheart.com/ John’s Email - [email protected]
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Better Budgeting for Greater Impact
Martus Solution Software Connect with Martus Solutions
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The Generosity Pledge
Generosity Pledge Card GospelLights.org More resources from Brian - here
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Happily Generous: The Secret To Living A Priceless Life
Happily Generous Book Christian Financial Resources
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Evangelical Giving is Down: What Every Church and Non-Profit Leader Needs to Know
Resources Grey Matter Research Website MortarStone Website The Giving Gap The Generosity Gap Lapsed Ministry Donor Report MortarStone 2023 Annual Report
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Ministering to Those With Financial Surplus
Often overlooked in stewardship discussions, those with abundant resources face their own spiritual and practical struggles. In this episode, we’re again joined by Greg Gless, Generous Life Pastor at ResLife Church in Grandville, MI, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities that come…
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Ministering to Those Struggling Financially
What does it look like for a church to effectively minister to people when they are in financial distress? Should churches provide financial assistance? To whom, and for what needs? How can church leaders ensure that the help they’re providing isn’t hurting or treating the symptoms rather than…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stewardship Leader is the podcast for pastors, stewardship leaders, executive pastors, and church leaders who want to cultivate a biblical culture of stewardship and generosity in their churches. Hosted by Leo Sabo, President of the Christian Stewardship Network, each episode features practical conversations with trusted ministry leaders, pastors, researchers, and generosity practitioners who are helping churches disciple people toward financial faithfulness. Together, we explore the theology of stewardship, the principles of generosity, financial discipleship, church culture, leadership, and the strategies that move stewardship beyond fundraising and into lifelong spiritual formation. Whether you're launching a stewardship ministry, strengthening an existing one, or simply looking to lead with greater biblical clarity and confidence, Stewardship Leader will equip and encourage you to build disciples who faithfully manage all that God has entrusted to them.
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