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The Giving Room

The Giving Room

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Pull up chair in the GIVING ROOM with Dave & David to hear inspiring stories of generosity and fun, easy-to-understand conversations about tools for giving that may be right for you.© 2025 The Giving Room Christianity Economics Management Management & Leadership Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • Ep 20 | Why I Don’t Pray Before Making a Gift | Guest: Larry Absheer
    Apr 11 2025

    Larry Absheer joins us today in the Giving Room to share his personal journey of generosity. After a 30+ year successful career in finance, Larry transitioned to serving as a Director of Advancement. All along the way, Larry was gaining his own stride as a cheerful , spiritual, and intentional giver. Larry shares practical pointers for those seeking to grow in their giving—and even provides a few crucial best practice pointers for nonprofit leaders and development officers.

    Join Larry, Dave & David in the Giving Room for an insightful and encouraging discussion about ever increasing generosity.

    Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

    Show Notes:

    To learn more about QCDs and Beneficiary Designations -- Episode 2 | BBQS & the Switch Doctor https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep2/

    To learn more about gifts through your will or trust -- Episode 13 | Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way for Your Family and the Causes You Care About https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep13/

    For more practical encouragement for your own generosity journey – Episode 9 | How You Can Become a Giving Champion | Guest: Wally Martinson, Mission Increase

    You can connect with Larry on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-absheer-21620b7/

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    38 mins
  • Ep 19 | Generational Generosity | Guests: Victoria Baker & David Long
    Oct 31 2023

    Today we’re joined in the Giving Room with a Gen Z-er, Victoria Baker and a Millennial, David Long. They’ll share what it means to be generous both when you’re just starting out in your 20s as well as when you’re heading into your 30s.

    Victoria will encourage you to just start with what you have in order to ensure you’re generous as your ability to give more increases. David will share how you approach generosity when you’re in debt and have a negative net worth and more.

    Join Victoria—and 3 Davids – for a practical discussion that will encourage you regardless of your age or stage in life.

    Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com

    Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

    Show Notes:

    Other relevant episodes:

    Ep 6 | Meet a Cheerful, Spiritual & Intentional Giver | Guest: Jena W.

    https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep6/

    Ep 7 | Getting Out of Debt may be the First Step on Your Journey of Generosity | Guest: Greg Murray

    https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep7/

    Ep 12 | The Hidden Dangers of Wealth | Guest: Courtney Markley

    https://givingdesign.com/givingroom/ep12/

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    34 mins
  • Ep 18 | 4 Questions Everyone Should Answer in Retirement | Guest: Brian Kluth
    Oct 17 2023

    Brian Kluth joins us today in the Giving Room to encourage those 55 and better to plug into God’s higher purpose for their retirement years. Brian reminds us that “you can put your job in the rearview mirror, but you never put the Kingdom of God in the rearview mirror. It’s always in front of you.” With 4 simple questions, Brian sheds light on what it takes to finish well, and hear, “well done good and faithful servant.”

    Join Brian, Dave & David in the Giving Room for a practical discussion about retirement.

    Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com

    Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

    Show Notes:

    To access, use and share Brian’s free Retirement Rewired Course and the other free resources mentioned, go to: https://healthycharity.org/gifts

    Ep 16 | Everyone Leaves a Legacy

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-giving-room/id1676125282?i=1000628584140

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    28 mins
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