In this conversation, Pastor Randy Davis discusses his role as a bi-vocational pastor and the challenges and blessings that come with it. He emphasizes the importance of building a team and empowering others to share in the ministry.

Pastor Davis also shares his approach to preaching, focusing on expository teaching and the study of Ephesians. He highlights the value of small churches and the need for pastors to have a personal connection with their congregation. Additionally, he discusses the financial aspect of being bi-vocational and the transparency in managing church finances. Pastor Randy Davis shares his journey with Reach the Rest and the impact of their ministry. He explains how his church took up an offering and partnered with Reach the Rest to plant churches and distribute Bibles in unreached areas. He emphasizes the importance of being good stewards of the blessings God has given and the opportunity to make a difference through giving. Pastor Randy also shares powerful stories of believers in Iran and the Middle East who are risking their lives to spread the gospel.

Takeaways

• Building a team and empowering others is crucial for the growth and success of a bivocational pastor.
• Expository preaching and studying books of the Bible, like Ephesians, can have a transformative impact on both the pastor and the congregation.
• Small churches play a vital role in representing the Word of God and providing a personal connection between the pastor and the congregation.
• Transparency in managing church finances can foster trust and encourage giving.
• Being bi-vocational requires effective time management and setting proper expectations with the church and the employer. Churches can partner with organizations like Reach the Rest to plant churches and distribute Bibles in unreached areas.
• Being good stewards of God's blessings includes using resources to support missions and reach the unreached.
• Even small contributions can significantly impact spreading the gospel and supporting believers in persecuted areas.
• The stories of believers in Iran and the Middle East are a powerful reminder of the importance of sharing the gospel and supporting missions.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

05:12
Favorite Hymns and Worship Songs

08:36
Preaching through the Psalms

14:24
Expository Preaching and Theology

21:59
The Value of Small Churches

24:48
Managing Time and Expectations

27:22
Transparency in Church Finances

31:06
Introduction to Reach the Rest and Stewardship

33:02
Partnering with Reach the Rest to Reach the Unreached

36:36
The Impact of Stewardship and Generosity in Missions

48:49
The ROI of Supporting Reach the Rest

52:42
Stories of Believers in Iran and the Middle East

55:22
Making a Difference with Small Contributions

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Summary

In this episode of Savvy Stewardship, Tim Kiser discusses financial red flags in toxic churches and unhealthy ministries. He shares 21 red flags he has personally experienced.

Tim emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and questioning and encourages listeners to think for themselves. He also highlights the need for transparency in church finances and the dangers of coercive and high-pressure offerings. Tim concludes by addressing the issue of pastors flying private jets as a red flag.

Takeaways

• Be critical and think for yourself when it comes to giving in churches and ministries.
• Prioritize family over giving to the church.
• Beware of pastors scolding members for inadequate giving.
• Watch out for financial favoritism and the misuse of scriptures to manipulate giving.
• Question and push back on coercive and high-pressure offerings.
• Transparency in church finances is important.
• Flying a private jet can be a red flag in a pastor or ministry leader.

00:00
Introduction

02:56
Identifying Financial Red Flags

08:12
The Misuse of Scriptures and Coercive Offerings

11:04
Transparency in Church Finances

14:20
Proper Pastoral Salaries and Staffing

17:38
Financial Decisions and Gaslighting

21:31
Gimmicky Fundraising and Expositional Teaching

25:48
Tithing and Salvation

28:13
Sacrificial Giving and Private Jets

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Summary

In this episode, Tim discusses Genesis 26 and Isaac, focusing on the misconceptions of the prosperity gospel and how to apply the scripture in its proper context.

He emphasizes the importance of obedience to God and cautions against using personal experiences as a basis for claiming that God has "spoken" to us.

Tim debunks the idea of a hundredfold return in giving and highlights the principle of sowing and reaping in areas such as investments, labor, and attitude. He encourages listeners to start early and be patient in their journey to financial success.

Takeaways

• Obedience to God is crucial in our lives.
• Personal experiences should not be used to claim that God has spoken to us.
• The idea of a hundredfold return in giving is a misconception and not supported by biblical evidence.
• The principle of sowing and reaping can be applied to areas such as investments, labor, and attitude.
• Starting early and being patient is critical in the journey to financial success.

Chapters

00:00
Misconceptions of the Prosperity Gospel and Applying Scripture in Context

01:29
The Importance of Obedience to God

10:27
The Principle of Sowing and Reaping in Investments, Labor, and Attitude

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Summary

The conversation between Tim and Vickie Drendel covers the impact of health on finances, the importance of self-care, and the connection between health and money. Vicki, a health coach and registered nurse, shares her personal journey and insights into promoting healthy habits. The discussion emphasizes the significance of healthy living, the financial implications of health choices, and the role of mindset in achieving wellness.

Key Takeaways

• The financial impact of health choices is significant, and investing in self-care can lead to long-term financial benefits.
• Healthy living is about physical health, mindset, and financial well-being.
• The connection between health and money highlights the importance of making informed choices and investing in long-term wellness.
• Vicki's personal journey and experiences demonstrate the transformative power of healthy habits and the positive impact on overall well-being.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Personal Journey

05:56
The Financial Impact of Health Choices

11:57
Mindset and Wellness

24:05
Pillars of Health: Sleep, Hydration, and Movement

30:01
Overcoming Perfectionism and Self-Care

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In this conversation, Tim Kiser interviews Heath Hiatt, the lead pastor for Heartland Church in Indiana, about stewardship in the local church.

They discuss why people give and the challenges of balancing the church's vision with the congregation's financial needs. Heath shares his experience of navigating financial difficulties and emphasizes the importance of integrity and faith in difficult times.

They also talk about the connection between giving and the impact on people's lives and the need for empathy and understanding when people face financial struggles. The conversation explores the topics of giving, prosperity gospel, and dependency on God.

It emphasizes the importance of giving graciously and being a conduit for God's resources. The speakers discuss the dangers of extreme poverty and wealth and the need to find a balance. They also touch on the role of faith and trust in God's provision and the importance of prioritizing a relationship with Him over material wealth.

The conversation concludes with discussing Heartland Church's model and its efforts to help churches in small towns.

Takeaways

• People in the local church either give a lot or almost not, with very few giving an average of 2.5% of their income.
• Churches can encourage giving by explaining where the funds are going and their impact on ministries and people's lives.
• Balancing the church's vision with the congregation's financial needs requires strategic budgeting and maintaining integrity.
• Financial difficulties can be an opportunity for growth and empathy, and faith is not the absence of problems but trusting that God is bigger than the problem.
• Empathy for those facing financial struggles, regardless of the circumstances, is important in supporting and understanding their situation. It is also important to give graciously and be a conduit for God's resources.
• Extreme poverty and wealth are dangerous, and finding a balance is crucial.
• Faith and trust in God's provision are essential, and prioritizing a relationship with Him is key.
• Heartland Church is working on church adoptions to help struggling churches in small towns.

Sound Bites

• "People either give actually quite a bit or almost not at all."
• "Explaining what they're giving is going towards and why we give."
• "You should be generous because this is best for you."
• "But when you actually receive in humility and brokenness like that, it's easier to give graciously later on, and you won't come across as the savior of anybody being the one who's meeting the need."
• "God is looking for pipes and not puddles. He's looking for someone to grab ahold of and put something in, especially now."
• "They're a conduit, and it's not stopping up with them."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:45
Challenges in Encouraging Giving

07:21
The Addictive Nature of Generosity

23:09
Giving Graciously and Humbly

26:48
The Prosperity Gospel and Money

30:46
Dependence on God and Maturity

33:28
Trusting in God for Provision

35:12
Serving and Supporting One Another

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Summary

In this episode, Tim Kiser interviews his wife, Dawn, about marriage and money. They discuss the importance of unity in marriage regarding finances and the different perspectives that couples may have.

They also discuss whether to have a two-income or one-income family and how to support each other. They emphasize the need for wives to support their husbands and create a home that is a place of refuge and encouragement. They also discuss the importance of budgeting and making trade-offs when money is tight.

In this conversation, Timothy and Dawn Kiser discuss the importance of budgeting, spending, saving, and giving in a marriage. They emphasize the need to learn from past financial mistakes and to walk through challenging situations to grow. They also highlight the value of having an emergency fund and its security.

Additionally, they discuss the joy and privilege of giving and the importance of being on the same page as a couple when it comes to giving. They encourage couples to converse openly and honestly about their financial goals and priorities.

Takeaways

• Unity in marriage is crucial when it comes to finances.
• Couples should discuss and decide together whether to have a two-income or one-income family.
• Wives can support their husbands by creating a home that is a place of refuge and encouragement.
• Budgeting is important for both couples with tight finances and those with more financial stability.
• Making trade-offs and saying no to certain expenses can lead to financial progress and stewardship. Learn from past financial mistakes and use them as lessons for growth.
• Having an emergency fund provides security and peace of mind.
• Open and honest conversations about financial goals and priorities are essential in a marriage.
• Giving generously is a privilege and a way to bless others.
• Financial decisions should be made together as a couple, focusing on stewardship and building the kingdom of God.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and the Importance of Unity in Marriage and Finances

03:41
Supporting Each Other in the Marketplace

09:10
The Decision of Two-Income or One-Income Family

13:27
Creating a Home that Supports and Encourages

26:44
Making Trade-Offs for Financial Progress

29:48
The Joy and Privilege of Giving

34:29
Stewardship and Building the Kingdom of God

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In today's episode of Savvy Stewardship, we discuss Abram. God told him that He would bless him and that he would be a blessing.

God is in the blessing business. He expects us to bless others as well.

Is it all financial, though?

There are countless ways for us to be a blessing.

Financially, is just one way.

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In this episode, Tim Kiser discusses the parable of the shrewd manager found in Luke 16. This parable is often misinterpreted and mistaught, leading to a focus solely on earning money at the expense of other important aspects of stewardship.

Tim emphasizes the importance of practicing radical, revolutionary, and fearless generosity.

He outlines six steps to achieve financial stewardship:

1. optimize income
2. scrutinize spending
3. supersize savings
4. prioritize investing
5. downsize debt
6. and maximize giving

Tim encourages listeners to give generously and purposefully, according to what they feel is right in their hearts and in accordance with 2 Corinthians 9:7.

Takeaways

• The parable of the dishonest or shrewd manager is often misinterpreted and mistaught.
• Jesus invites us to practice radical, revolutionary, and fearless generosity.
• Financial stewardship involves optimizing income, scrutinizing spending, supersizing savings, prioritizing investing, downsizing debt, and maximizing giving.
• Giving should be done joyfully and purposefully.
• Money is not true riches; it is detestable to God when it infiltrates our hearts and becomes our focus.
• We should prioritize giving to causes that move our hearts and contribute to spreading the gospel.

Sound Bites

• "Practice radical, revolutionary, fearless generosity for one reason, to get people to heaven."
• "Use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings."
• "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with very much."

Chapters

00:00
The Misinterpretation of the Parable of the Shrewd Manager

12:11
Using Worldly Wealth to Gain Eternal Dwellings

22:04
Prioritizing Investing and Downsizing Debt

27:42
Maximizing Giving: The Key to Radical Generosity

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