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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.
Who’s Discipling Gen Z About Investing and Why the Church Must Engage
Who is discipling Gen Z about investing? Leo Sabo and Matt Bell explore why churches must engage younger generations with practical, biblical financial education—addressing social media influence, investment gamification, long-term thinking, and the opportunity of starting early.
Conquering Your Fear of Investing
Does investing feel intimidating? Leo Sabo and Matt Bell explore common investing fears, the impact of fear and greed on financial decisions, and simple long-term strategies—like dollar-cost averaging and target-date funds—that help believers invest wisely.
Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 3
How can ministries approach fundraising as a meaningful part of discipleship? Leo Sabo and Dr. Russell James discuss biblical principles for engaging donors, stewarding non-cash gifts, encouraging impact investing, and helping people experience the joy of using their wealth for good works.
Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 2
How can ministries help Christians enjoy wealth through good works and generosity? Leo Sabo and Dr. Russell James discuss biblical fundraising, non-cash gifts, wealth sharing, donor relationships, and creating meaningful opportunities for Kingdom impact.
Transforming Fundraising with Biblical Wisdom with Dr. Russell James - Part 1
What is the biblical foundation for fundraising? In Part 1, Leo Sabo and Dr. Russell James explore how ministries can approach wealth holders as valued partners in God’s work—not fundraising targets—through relational, gospel-centered generosity.
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.
How to Launch a Stewardship and Generosity Ministry That Sticks
What does it take to build a stewardship and generosity ministry that lasts? Leo Sabo and Jeremy Williams discuss leadership alignment, stewardship champions, personal testimonies, early wins, and practical ways to create lasting momentum in your church.
What Giving Reveals About Spiritual Health And The Opportunities For Discipleship
In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we discuss the importance of stewardship and generosity in churches with guests Danny Stokes and DeWayne McNally. We explore how engagement in giving reflects the spiritual health of a congregation, the significance of understanding different generational motivations for giving, and the role of data in guiding church leaders. You'll also learn the importance of effective communication, pastoral care for lapsed givers, and the development of high-capacity givers as leaders within the church. Ultimately, this conversation will help you transition from a fundraising approach to a discipleship-based approach in church giving.
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.
Unlocking Generosity in Church Leadership
How can church leaders unlock generosity in their congregations? Leo Sabo and Frank Bealer of Generis explore the theology of giving, transformational generosity, honest money conversations, and practical systems that help churches build a lasting culture of stewardship.
Financial Transparency in Marriage
How can couples talk about money in a way that strengthens their relationship? Leo Sabo and author Matt Bell explore why financial transparency matters in marriage and share practical guidance for building trust, improving communication, and making wise decisions together.
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.
Called to Create - Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens
How can teens explore their future with faith and purpose? This conversation introduces Called to Create, a practical course from Faith Driven Entrepreneur for Teens that helps students discover God-given creativity, develop business ideas, lead with integrity, and steward their talents for Kingdom impact.
Leveraging Data and Artificial Intelligence to Better Disciple and Care for People
How can churches use data and AI to care for people more effectively? Leo Sabo talks with Rodney Ross of Life.Church about practical ways technology can help ministry leaders identify needs, personalize connection, and deliver timely discipleship support.
The Role of Fasting in Stewardship and Generosity
What does fasting have to do with stewardship? This episode explores how the spiritual discipline of fasting can deepen dependence on God, reshape our relationship with material things, and cultivate the heart posture that leads to sacrificial generosity.
Teaching Generosity to the Next Generation
How can we raise the next generation of generous disciples? Leo Sabo and David Thompson explore practical tools and biblical principles for teaching children, youth, and young adults that stewardship and generosity are a vital part of following Jesus.
Kingdom Finances: The 3 Keys to True Financial Success
What does true financial success look like from a Kingdom perspective? Leo Sabo and Greg Gless explore three foundational beliefs about God, ourselves, and our purpose that can reshape how we handle money and align our finances with God’s plans.
How to Create A Transformative Financial Workshop in Your Church
How can churches create financial workshops that lead to lasting change? Leo Sabo and Dr. Shane Enete explore a practical decision-making process that helps congregants apply biblical wisdom to any financial situation—shaping not only financial literacy, but hearts and habits.