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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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.
The Power of Contentment
Our culture teaches us to chase the next thing, but Scripture invites us to something better. Leo Sabo and Blair Graham explore why contentment is learned, how it differs from temporary happiness, and how trusting God helps us live with peace in plenty or need.
The Next Big Thing in Stewardship Ministry
The future of stewardship ministry is not another seasonal appeal—it is a lasting culture of generosity. This episode explores changing expectations around giving, the need for impact-focused communication, and why financial discipleship must shape every part of a church’s stewardship strategy.
The Power of Analytics to Help You Disciple Your People
Giving data is more than a financial metric—it can help leaders care for people. Leo Sabo and Vinnie Hu of Hoboken Grace Church discuss how analytics reveal giving patterns, celebrate spiritual growth, identify ministry opportunities, and strengthen financial discipleship.
FreedUp! The Biblically-Based Approach for Managing Your Finances
FreedUp is a six-week financial stewardship journey designed to engage an entire congregation. Leo Sabo talks with Crossroads Church stewardship director Kirsten Schwartz about how its app, workbook, group experience, and all-church approach help people connect money decisions to their relationship with God.
A Christian Theology of Business Ownership with Bill English
What does the Bible say about owning a business? Leo Sabo talks with author Bill English about integrating faith with entrepreneurship, seeing business ownership as a stewardship calling, and using the gifts and resources God entrusts to us for Kingdom purposes.
A Closer Look at Charting Your Legacy Small Group Study with Dan Nicewander
Choosing a stewardship curriculum is not one-size-fits-all. Leo Sabo explores Compass’s Charting Your Legacy study with Dan Nicewander—a resource designed to help people with financial surplus navigate the spiritual risks of wealth, finish well, and make an eternal impact.
Strategies for Impacting the Next Generation
How can churches help the next generation grow spiritually and steward money faithfully? This episode explores millennials’ perspectives, strengths, and challenges around finance and generosity, offering practical strategies for inviting them into biblical stewardship and Kingdom impact.
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.
Answering the Tithe Question
Tithing can be one of the hardest conversations in the church. Leo Sabo and Chris Goulard address four common questions about the tithe, including its biblical foundation, relevance today, where it belongs, and how trust shapes giving.
Increase Engagement - Multiply Results
We know that good stewardship and generosity are important traits of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Yet, so few churches intentionally work to equip their people with these essential skills. The result is lackluster engagement and commitment, especially in the area of generosity and service. In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we talk with Chris Willard and Greg Morris from Elevate Group, an organization built to equip and train church leaders to increase the engagement and commitment of their members to a greater level of service and generosity.
Financial Discipleship - Investing in Eternity
Money can compete for our devotion to Christ. Author Peter Briscoe explains how financial discipleship forms Christlike stewards, reveals what shapes our hearts, and helps believers manage finances in a way that honors God.
Why Financial Discipleship?
Financial discipleship is more than managing money—it is following Jesus with every resource. Brandon Sieben explains how biblical stewardship, generosity, and helping others can become a multiplying part of everyday discipleship.
The Two Obstacles to Tithing for Christians
Why do many Christians struggle to tithe? This episode examines two common obstacles: believing there is not enough and believing our possessions are our own. Learn how gratitude, contentment, and faithful stewardship can reshape our response to giving.
The Journey to True Stewardship with Marcus Hall
Faithful stewardship takes more than good intentions—it requires knowing God’s standards and putting them into practice. Author Marcus Hall shares how a biblical approach to money, contentment, and planning can shape a more consistent walk with Christ.
What Do You Do When There's a Drop in Giving at Your Church?
When long-term church giving suddenly declined, Crossroads Church looked beyond the numbers. Rob Seddon and Kirsten Schwartz share how valuing givers, improving infrastructure, and prioritizing generosity discipleship shaped their response.
Making the Most Out of This Challenging Season
When ministry changes overnight, stewardship leaders need new ways to connect with people. Blair Graham of The Summit Church shares practical lessons on digital communication, virtual planning tools, and keeping generosity rooted in the gospel.
Growing Through Disaster
How can churches recover and grow stronger after a major disruption? Rev. Dr. Clayton Smith shares a practical framework for stewardship recovery, including financial goal setting, supportive small groups, and leadership grounded in hope.
Idolatry and Materialism
Idolatry is not limited to statues. This episode explores how possessions, comfort, approval, and self-reliance can compete for our devotion—and offers a biblical path toward repentance, contentment, and faithful stewardship.
Establishing a Lasting Legacy For Your Church
Estate planning is about more than large gifts—it is a practical way for churches to care for people and strengthen their long-term mission. Mike Prior shares how a year-round estate planning ministry benefits families and builds a lasting legacy.