201 - 3 Timeless Lessons to Help 'Unstick' your Giving

In this episode, we’re diving into some of the tensions of giving - too often, we wrestle with wanting our giving to be both obedient to God and effective in impact—and it can leave us feeling stuck.

Through stories from scripture and history, we’ll uncover three timeless lessons that bring clarity to how we approach generosity.

Join us as we learn how awareness, action, and alignment can transform our giving into a powerful partnership with God’s greater story.

In this episode, John discusses:

• The tension between obedience and effectiveness in giving
• Lessons from scripture and history on strategic generosity
• The role of awareness, action, and alignment in stewardship
• How generosity connects us to God’s greater plan

Key Takeaways:

• Obedience and effectiveness in giving are not mutually exclusive, and when we release control to God while also stewarding our resources wisely
• Developing awareness means looking beyond our giving plans and instead, begin discerning what a ministry or mission truly needs, whether that’s financial support, expertise, influence, or encouragement.
• Taking action in partnership with others multiplies the strength of our generosity, reminding us that collaboration—whether between families, friends, or businesses—can amplify the reach and effectiveness of what we give.
• Aligning our giving with God’s plans, rather than pursuing our own giving plans, magnifies His glory and transforms even ordinary gifts into powerful expressions of worship and participation in His greater story.

“The most effective giving is not always about funding our personal preferences—it’s about aligning with God’s plans.” 

Resources Mentioned:

• NOTE: Original article link of RG Letourneau article from 'Center for Faith & Work' is now forwarding to this page about RG Letorneau: https://www.letu.edu/library/exhibit/panel-faith.html

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