THE STEWARDSHIP LEADER PODCAST
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The Stewardship Leader Podcast
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Each episode explores the real stewardship questions churches are facing—from generosity and discipleship to financial wisdom, leadership, and ministry health.
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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.
Innovation with Integrity: How My Well Helps Churches Steward Tech for the Kingdom
How can churches steward their giving technology with greater integrity? Leo Sabo and My Well Ministry founder John Pizaferro discuss transparent pricing, data ownership, donor migration, and redirecting saved processing fees toward ministry and mission.
Discipleship, Trust, and the Future of Church Giving
What will shape the future of church giving? Leo Sabo talks with Andrew Brooks and John Warren of Subsplash about using technology intentionally, communicating with transparency, and integrating generosity into discipleship to build trust and reach younger generations.
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.
Better Budgeting for Greater Impact
How can stronger budgeting lead to greater ministry impact? Leo Sabo and Joseph Plagge of Martus Solutions explore how transparent financial management helps churches steward resources with integrity, build congregational trust, and create a healthier culture of generosity.
Estate Planning: A Valuable Ministry Opportunity
Estate planning is more than a helpful service—it can be a meaningful ministry opportunity. Leo Sabo talks with Dave Hess of Financial Planning Ministry about helping families create a legacy through wills, trusts, and planned giving that supports future ministry.
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.
SIMPLE - Submitting to and Supporting the Mission of the Church
A strong financial discipleship ministry needs both a clear strategy and simple ways for people to respond. Leo Sabo talks with Taylor Brooks, founder and CEO of Simple, about using software and personal service to understand congregational generosity and support the mission of the church.
CFR: Helping Your Church and Your People Save, Give, and Manage Money Wisely
Faithful stewardship requires biblical knowledge and practical resources. Leo Sabo talks with Darren Key, CEO of Christian Financial Resources, about how CFR has served churches and individuals for more than 40 years—helping people save, give, and manage money wisely.
The Value of Planned Giving to Your People and Your Ministry
Many pastors miss opportunities to care for people through planned giving. Leo Sabo talks with Dave Hess of Financial Planning Ministry about helping families create and maintain estate plans that provide for loved ones and support the ministries they value.
Good Sense Coaches Training
Financial coaching requires trained volunteers and a clear system for serving people well. Leo Sabo talks with James Lenhoff of Good Sense Movement about its online Coaches Training program, which equips coaches to help clients move from financial bondage toward financial freedom.
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.