The Giving Room

Larry Absheer joins us today in the Giving Room to share his personal journey of generosity. After a 30+ year successful career in finance, Larry transitioned to serving as a Director of Advancement. All along the way, Larry was gaining his own stride as a cheerful , spiritual, and intentional giver. Larry shares practical pointers for those seeking to grow in their giving—and even provides a few crucial best practice pointers for nonprofit leaders and development officers.Join Larry, Dave & David in the Giving Room for an insightful and encouraging discussion about ever increasing generosity.Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes: To learn more about QCDs and Beneficiary Designations -- Episode 2 | BBQS & the Switch Doctor  https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep2/ To learn more about gifts through your will or trust -- Episode 13 | Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way for Your Family and the Causes You Care About  https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep13/ For more practical encouragement for your own generosity journey – Episode 9 | How You Can Become a Giving Champion | Guest: Wally Martinson, Mission Increase You can connect with Larry on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-absheer-21620b7/

Today we’re joined in the Giving Room with a Gen Z-er, Victoria Baker and a Millennial, David Long. They’ll share what it means to be generous both when you’re just starting out in your 20s as well as when you’re heading into your 30s.   Victoria will encourage you to just start with what you have in order to ensure you’re generous as your ability to give more increases. David will share how you approach generosity when you’re in debt and have a negative net worth and more. Join Victoria—and 3 Davids – for a practical discussion that will encourage you regardless of your age or stage in life.  Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  Other relevant episodes: Ep 6 | Meet a Cheerful, Spiritual & Intentional Giver | Guest: Jena W. https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep6/ Ep 7 | Getting Out of Debt may be the First Step on Your Journey of Generosity | Guest: Greg Murrayhttps://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep7/ Ep 12 | The Hidden Dangers of Wealth | Guest: Courtney Markleyhttps://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep12/

Brian Kluth joins us today in the Giving Room to encourage those 55 and better to plug into God’s higher purpose for their retirement years. Brian reminds us that “you can put your job in the rearview mirror, but you never put the Kingdom of God in the rearview mirror. It’s always in front of you.” With 4 simple questions, Brian sheds light on what it takes to finish well, and hear, “well done good and faithful servant.” Join Brian, Dave & David in the Giving Room for a practical discussion about retirement. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  To access, use and share Brian’s free Retirement Rewired Course and the other free resources mentioned, go to: https://healthycharity.org/gifts Ep 16 | Everyone Leaves a Legacy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000628584140

In this ministry spotlight episode, Carol Gledhill of Covenant Care Adoptions, answers your questions about adoption. From what the impact of the overturning of Roe has been on women with unexpected pregnancies, to clarifying the benefits of “open adoptions,” to defining the adoption “triad” and listing what you need to consider if you want to adopt, you’ll learn a lot and be encouraged. If you’re not looking to adopt, Carol shares some practical ways you can support women who choose an adoption plan. Join Carol, Dave & David in the Giving Room for a practical discussion about adoption. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  You can learn more and support Covenant Care Adoptions here: https://www.covenantcareadoptions.com/ If you’re looking to adopt outside of Georgia, visit: https://lifelinechild.org/

Legacy isn’t just about what you do with your stuff—it’s about what you do with your life. You’ll leave a legacy whether you plan to or not. Whether that legacy is a train wreck or something truly remarkable is up to you. In this episode you’ll hear Dave & David unpack several instructive stories—and even learn who Jesus said was the G.O.A.T. (and He wasn’t talking about LeBron vs. Jordan…). Join Dave & David in the Giving Room for a discussion about the legacy you could be leaving. The choice is yours. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  You can listen to Grant Patrick’s He Must Increase, and I must Decrease talk here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/he-must-increase-and-i-must-decrease-grant-partrick/id1406150278?i=1000625175880 Ep 4 | Gospel Patrons | Guest: John Rineharthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000607374515 Ep 9 | How You Can Become a Giving Champion | Guest: Wally Martinson, Mission Increasehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000616872369 Ep 14 | Do You Need a Giving Strategy? | Ministry Spotlight: National Christian Foundationhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000625282013

In this Tools for Giving episode Dave & David attempt to dispense with legal jargon and unpack in an easy-to-understand way the types, timing, and tools for using your real estate to support your favorite charity. Real estate can make a great gift for today or in the future with some planning. In fact, you can even give your house to charity and keep living in it. Join Dave & David in the Giving Room to learn more. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  Relevant Episodes:Ep 8 | A Tale of 2 Fields https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145491/12897043Ep 1 | Demystifying Planned Giving https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145491/12384956Ep 13 | Where There's a Will There's a Way for Your Family and the Causes You Care Abouthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2145491/13369374Ep 10 | What is a Donor Advised Fund?https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145491/13112229

Maybe the first question is, “What IS a Giving Strategy?” Chris Lightfoot previously served as part of the National Christian Foundation (NCF) team in the Columbus, Ohio office. Today, you’ll hear Chris’ story and learn how the National Christian Foundation encourages and facilitates remarkable—strategic—generosity. In the Giving Room, we’re committed to encouraging and equipping you to be a cheerful, spiritual, and strategic giver. We know you’ll enjoy getting to know Chris and NCF in this Giving Room Ministry Spotlight.  Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes:  To learn more about National Christian Foundation, visit ncfgiving .com. You can reach an office close to you here: https://www.ncfgiving.com/locations/

Probate property. Non-probate property. Wills. Living trusts. Executors. Estate planning… So. Much. Jargon.  This Tools for Giving episode is the one you didn’t know you need. Dave & David dispense with all the ridiculous terms, equip you with what you need to know, and finish with an easy-to-understand guide to supporting your favorite charities through your will or trust. They even tell you how you can get your will done for free—no strings attached. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room so you can take care of the people you love and highlight for them the causes you care about too.Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.comSpecial thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/ Show Notes: Sample Statement of Faith paragraph for your will or trustSample Will or Trust Gift LanguageYou can find a Christian attorney here: https://www.christianlegalsociety.org/You can get your will in about 15 minutes at freewill.com -- no strings attached and absolutely free.

Courtney is on a mission to change the way we talk about money. We think you’ll find her personal story relatable and encouraging. In her early 20s Courtney found herself in a giant financial mess. She realized that she didn’t have a math problem (i.e. a budget problem), it was much worse. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to be encouraged by Courtney and her journey.  Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Show Notes:  You can find Courtney at https://www.markleycoachinggroup.com/ You can listen to Dave & David’s episode on Courtney’s The Heart of Money podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2090967/12711576Buy Randy Alcorn's "Money, Possessions, and Eternity -- Revised and Updated" right here. To learn more about River Radio ministries or to listen to 104.9 the River online, visit riverradio.com. To learn more about Giving Design, visit givingdesign.com.

This is one of our most important ministry spotlight episodes. We are grateful that Sound of Freedom is increasing awareness of the evils that children are up against. It seems like an overwhelming moment. John McCollum unpacks what you should consider when looking to support orphans internationally and introduces you to the compelling model that is Asia’s Hope. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to learn how you can best serve the world’s most vulnerable children—we promise you’ll be glad you did. Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com Show Notes:  Learn more at asiashope.org. You can give to Asia’s Hope at https://asiashope.org/give To learn more about River Radio ministries or to listen to 104.9 the River online, visit riverradio.com. To learn more about Giving Design, visit givingdesign.com.