THE STEWARDSHIP LEADER PODCAST
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Practical, biblical conversations for church leaders who want to make stewardship part of everyday discipleship—not an afterthought or a fundraising moment.
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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Financial Coaching as a Discipleship Ministry
Financial discipleship needs more than information alone. Leo Sabo and financial coach Courtney Markley discuss how churches can use one-on-one financial coaching to help people navigate financial strain, grow as faithful stewards, and develop a biblical view of money and possessions.
Reasons Your People Aren't Giving and What You Can Do About It
Why do so many church members give little or nothing? Leo Sabo talks with Dave Briggs, Stewardship Director at Central Christian Church, about insights from his year-long study and practical ways church leaders can respond with greater clarity, care, and discipleship.
The Real Facts About Generosity In The Church
What do current giving trends reveal about the health and future of generosity in the church? Leo Sabo explores MortarStone’s 2023 Annual Generosity Report, helping church leaders understand meaningful shifts in giving and how they can help people grow in commitment to God and His Kingdom.
2023 Stewardship Survey - Findings and Recommendations
What are churches facing as they seek to disciple people in stewardship and generosity? CSN and Vision 2 unpack findings from the 2023 Stewardship Survey, sharing recommendations, resources, and practical direction for strengthening your ministry efforts.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD): An Important Tool to Increase Good Stewardship & Generosity
Many believers are unaware of a giving option available through retirement accounts. Leo Sabo and Stephen Hartley introduce Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), explaining how this tool can help seniors steward their resources wisely while supporting greater generosity.
Stewardship Spotlight: Greg Gless
Greg Gless, Generous Life Pastor at ResLife Church, shares his story of entering stewardship ministry and the impact of serving people through generosity discipleship. Discover encouragement for leaders building a ministry that helps people live generously in every area of life.
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.
Building a Volunteer Leadership Team for Your Stewardship and Generosity Ministry
A lasting stewardship ministry needs more than one leader. Chris Goulard of Saddleback Church shares how to build a volunteer leadership team, including when to start, whom to recruit, essential roles, and the benefits and challenges of expanding your ministry’s leadership capacity.
Economic Uncertainty and Its Impact on Church Giving
Economic pressure changes how people make financial decisions, including where they give. Leo Sabo and Carl Tierney of Vision 2 explore what giving data reveals and how churches can respond through clearer communication and stronger financial discipleship.
Should Your Church Offer A 90-Day Tithe Challenge?
Could a 90-Day Tithe Challenge help your church invite people into greater trust, worship, and generosity? Leo Sabo talks with Donna Nicholson Stief of LCBC Church about the biblical practice of tithing and the what, why, and how behind their approach.
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 Evolution of Stewardship and Generosity Content
Financial discipleship takes more than a one-time lesson. Leo Sabo and Steve Carter of Southeast Christian Church discuss how stewardship and generosity content has changed, which resources are serving churches well, and where leaders may need to create content tailored to their people.
Inspiring Generosity Through the Offering Moment and Beyond
The offering moment can be more than a transition in a church service. Leo Sabo and Rodney Ross of Life Church discuss how leaders can use it—and the moments beyond it—to invite people to take their next step in generosity and trust God with their finances.
Speaking on Stewardship and Generosity - A Lead Pastor's Perspective
Teaching on money and giving can feel challenging for pastors, but it is essential discipleship. Leo Sabo talks with David Ashcraft, founding pastor of LCBC Church, about helping a congregation become faithful stewards and generous givers over more than three decades of ministry.
Beyond the Metrics: Why Giving Data Matters to the Ministry of the Church
Should pastors know what their congregation gives? Leo Sabo talks with stewardship minister and Generis consultant Ken Schafer about the why, who, and what of giving data—and how the right metrics can support healthier ministry and generosity discipleship.
Teaching Your Kids How To Manage Money with Matt Bell
The most valuable legacy parents leave is not material—it is the values and wisdom they pass on. Leo Sabo talks with author Matt Bell about why, what, and how to teach children God-honoring money management for a lifetime of faithful stewardship.
Stewardship Spotlight - Rodney Ross
Rodney Ross, Central Team Leader of Giving and Generosity at Life.Church, shares his journey from a simple act of tithing to leading a stewardship ministry. Learn how he equips staff and church members to grow in generosity and faithful stewardship.
Stewardship Spotlight - Jeff Ward
Jeff Ward, COO of Simple Donation, shares his passion for helping churches disciple people in biblical stewardship. Learn how the right technology and tools can meet people’s needs, encourage spiritual growth, and strengthen a church’s generosity ministry.