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Business as Ministry: Stewarding More Than the Wallet
Business leaders are often seen primarily as financial supporters rather than ministers in the marketplace. In this conversation with Chad Everett of Purpose Factory, Leo Sabo explores the shift from ownership to stewardship, why faith and work should not be compartmentalized, and how churches can disciple and release business leaders to serve employees, families, customers, and communities with lasting Kingdom impact.
The Most Under-Discipled People in Your Church (And Why It Costs You)
Business owners and marketplace leaders are often seen as financial supporters rather than people who need intentional discipleship. Leo Sabo and Chad Everett explore how churches can equip them to steward their work, influence, and resources for Kingdom impact.
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.
Discipleship That Reproduces: From Haiti to India
What does discipleship that truly reproduces look like? Leo Sabo and Jeff Ward explore why information alone does not form mature disciples—and how modeling faith, everyday relationships, and intentional investment help disciples make more disciples.
From Data to Discipleship: How Churches Build Generous People
How can churches turn generosity data into meaningful discipleship? Leo Sabo and DeWayne McNally of MortarStone discuss practical ways to guide people from a first gift to lifelong generosity through biblical teaching, intentional encouragement, and a year-round stewardship strategy.
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.
How to Have Conversations That Actually Change Financial Behavior
Why do people say they want to change financially but struggle to follow through? Leo Sabo and financial behavior coach DonJay Rice explore the stages of change, common emotional responses, and practical questions that create safer, more effective coaching and discipleship conversations.
Why Behavior, Not Budgeting, Is the Real Money Issue
Why do people struggle with money even after learning how to budget? Leo Sabo and financial behavior coach DonJay Rice explore the deeper emotional drivers behind financial decisions and why lasting transformation requires more than knowledge, willpower, or a better budget.
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.
How a Middle-Class Couple Gave Away $1 Million by Age 40
How did a middle-class couple give away $1 million by age 40? Leo Sabo and Bob Lotich share the journey from having just $7 to building a life of radical generosity—reframing financial success from net worth to net given and learning to trust God with every outcome.
How Biblical Stewardship Will Transform Your Life
What does biblical stewardship look like in everyday life? Leo Sabo, Tim Russell, and Rev. Drew Gysi unpack five financial priorities that help believers give, save, spend, and enjoy God’s gifts with wisdom, gratitude, and intentionality.
What is Gospel-Driven Stewardship?
What does it mean for stewardship to be driven by the gospel? Leo Sabo, Tim Russell, and Rev. Drew Gysi explain why biblical stewardship is fundamentally about worship, identity, and discipleship—not merely budgeting, debt reduction, or fundraising.
Why Couples Struggle With Money (And How to Fix It Together)
Why do couples struggle with money? Leo Sabo talks with Diana and Yosuto Shaw of Opto about the money stories, emotions, and communication patterns behind financial conflict—and how couples can build a shared vision for greater unity, purpose, and generosity.
Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 3: CELEBRATE IT
What gets celebrated gets replicated. In the final episode of this series, Leo Sabo and Joe Sangl explore how celebrating generosity—from a first-time gift to stories of ministry impact—reinforces spiritual growth, deepens engagement, and helps churches develop fully generous disciples.
Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 2: TEACH IT
How can churches help people apply biblical stewardship in everyday life? Leo Sabo and Joe Sangl explore how to build a practical financial discipleship pathway—equipping people at every stage, from financial struggle to surplus, with wisdom, next steps, and personalized support.
Developing Fully Generous Disciples of Jesus Christ – Part 1: PREACH IT
How should pastors preach about money? Leo Sabo and Joe Sangl explore why stewardship belongs in the pulpit, the difference between preaching about giving and teaching biblical stewardship, and how clear financial discipleship leads people toward freedom, trust, and generosity.
Bridging Faith and Finance: The Mission of 316 Financial
What does it look like to connect faith and finance in everyday life? Leo Sabo talks with Rey Feliciano of 316 Financial about financial discipleship, responsible lending, generosity, and helping churches prepare for financial conversations that support their mission.