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The Stewardship Leader Podcast
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Why Don’t People Give More? Understanding the Barriers to Generosity
Why don’t people give more—even when they believe they should? Leo Sabo and Ron Sellers of Grey Matter Research explore the financial, emotional, and spiritual barriers to generosity, and how churches can help people take faithful next steps toward lifelong generosity.
Why Is Giving Declining? What the Data Reveals About Generosity and Discipleship
Giving among evangelical Christians has declined since 2020, but the story is bigger than dollars. Leo Sabo and researcher Ron Sellers explore what the data reveals about tithing, spiritual engagement, and why generosity belongs at the center of discipleship.
The Fruit of Discipleship: Stewardship and Generosity
Is generosity something Christians must be taught—or the natural fruit of becoming more like Jesus? Leo Sabo and Jeff Ward explore stewardship, wise giving, healthy boundaries, and the joy of participating in God’s work.
What Church Giving Data Reveals: Participation Is Up, But Something Is Missing
What does church giving data reveal about the health of discipleship? Leo Sabo and DeWayne McNally of MortarStone unpack encouraging participation trends alongside concerns about giver retention, declining median gifts, and overreliance on a small group of donors.
From Giving Campaign to Generosity Culture - Building Something That Lasts
How can a church move beyond fundraising campaigns to build a culture of generosity that lasts? Leo Sabo and Bob Lotich explore why transformed hearts—not pressure—lead to lasting stewardship, and how churches can guide people from financial stress to freedom and joyful generosity.
The Real Reason Your Congregation Isn’t Giving More (It’s Not What You Think)
Why aren’t more people in your congregation giving? Leo Sabo and Bob Lotich explore why generosity often stalls—not because people do not care, but because they lack financial margin, clarity, and sustainable systems for spending, saving, and giving.
A Greater Way to Give powered by Helping Hands Ministries
What does a greater way to give look like? Leo Sabo and Paul Cooper of Helping Hands Ministry explore how donor-advised funds, personalized giving strategies, and wise stewardship can remove barriers to generosity and connect donors with meaningful Kingdom impact.
The Generosity Pledge
How can churches give people a practical next step toward generosity? Leo Sabo talks with Pastor Brian Kluth about the Generosity Pledge Card, his decades of stewardship ministry, and simple tools that have helped thousands of churches inspire faith and encourage biblical giving.
Next Level Generosity: A Ministry for the Wealthy
Stewardship ministry is about more than debt reduction and budgeting. Leo Sabo talks with David Thoroughman of MortarStone about helping affluent Christians pursue intentional, strategic generosity and faithfully direct the resources God has entrusted to them toward church and Kingdom causes.
Generous Giving: Inspiring People to Greater Generosity
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Leo Sabo talks with Todd Harper and April Chapman of Generous Giving about the joy of generosity and how their Journey of Generosity event helps givers and church communities grow from generosity into extravagant generosity.
The Personal Benefits of Generosity
Generosity is more than donating money—it is a way of living that reflects God’s character. Leo Sabo and Todd McMichen explore why giving matters, how generosity reveals what we value, and how practicing it strengthens faith, trust, and our relationship with God.
Increase Generosity Through Discipleship
Generosity grows when discipleship, not fundraising, is the motivation. Leo Sabo talks with Jim Wise of Ronald Blue Trust about helping believers find financial freedom, discern their “finish line,” and grow into joyful, lifelong generosity.