
The Giving Room
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.
Episodes
21 episodes
Ep 20 | Why I Don’t Pray Before Making a Gift | Guest: Larry Absheer
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...
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Episode 20
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38:27

Ep 19 | Generational Generosity | Guests: Victoria Baker & David Long
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.
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34:06

Ep 18 | 4 Questions Everyone Should Answer in Retirement | Guest: Brian Kluth
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 Go...
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27:32

EP 17 | Is Adoption Right for You? | Ministry Spotlight: Covenant Care Adoptions
In this ministry spotlight episode, Carol Gledhill of Covenant Care Adoptions, answers your questions about adoption. From what the impact of the overturning of Roe has been on women with unexpected pregnancies, to clarifying the benefits of “o...
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Episode 17
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30:54

Ep 16 | Everyone Leaves a Legacy
Legacy isn’t just about what you do with your stuff—it’s about what you do with your life. You’ll leave a legacy whether you plan to or not. Whether that legacy is a train wreck or something truly remarkable is up to you. In this episode you’ll...
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Episode 16
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18:12

Ep 15 | It's About to Get Real | Tools for Giving: Your Real Estate May Be Your Best Thing To Give
In this Tools for Giving episode Dave & David attempt to dispense with legal jargon and unpack in an easy-to-understand way the types, timing, and tools for using your real estate to support your favorite charity. Real estate can make a gre...
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Episode 15
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22:48

Ep 14 | Do You Need a Giving Strategy? | Ministry Spotlight: National Christian Foundation
Maybe the first question is, “What IS a Giving Strategy?” Chris Lightfoot previously served as part of the National Christian Foundation (NCF) team in the Columbus, Ohio office. Today, you’ll hear Chris’ story and learn how the National Christi...
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Episode 14
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28:44

Ep 13 | Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way for Your Family and the Causes You Care About
Probate property. Non-probate property. Wills. Living trusts. Executors. Estate planning… So. Much. Jargon. This Tools for Giving episode is the one you didn’t know you need. Dave & David dispense with all the ridiculous t...
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Episode 13
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30:47

Ep 12 | The Hidden Dangers of Wealth | Guest: Courtney Markley
Courtney is on a mission to change the way we talk about money. We think you’ll find her personal story relatable and encouraging. In her early 20s Courtney found herself in a giant financial mess. She realized that she didn’t have a math probl...
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Episode 12
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30:59

Ep 11 | This is My Family: How Do We Care for the World’s Most Vulnerable Kids? | Guest: John McCollum, Asia’s Hope
This is one of our most important ministry spotlight episodes. We are grateful that Sound of Freedom is increasing awareness of the evils that children are up against. It seems like an overwhelming moment. John McCollum unpacks what yo...
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Episode 11
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43:57

Ep 10 | What is a Donor Advised Fund? | Guest: Chris Lightfoot, National Christian Foundation
This Tools for Giving episode explores donor advised funds. If you’ve ever wondered what a donor advised fund is, how it works, and whether it’s good tool for you, this conversation will be helpful. Pull ups a chair and join us in the ...
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Episode 10
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28:26

Ep 9 | How You Can Become a Giving Champion | Guest: Wally Martinson, Mission Increase
Have you ever thought of yourself as a champion? Today in the Giving Room we talk with Wally Martinson of the Mission Increase Foundation and explore how you can become a Giving Champion for the organizations or causes you care most about. Wall...
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30:51

Ep 8 | A Tale of 2 Fields
Today we’re going to dive into two historical accounts of land or real estate gifts. These two accounts from the early church start out the same but definitely don’t end the same. We believe there is both a dose of encouragement—as well as caut...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:36

Ep 7 | Getting Out of Debt may be the First Step on Your Journey of Generosity | Guest: Greg Murray
If your generosity is being limited by your past, you'll want to hear Greg's story. He shares how several years of intentionally digging out of paralyzing debt has empowered he and his wife to be outrageously generous. Pull up a chair and join ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:18

Ep 6 | Meet a Cheerful, Spiritual, & Intentional Giver | Guest: Jena W.
We heard Jena's story, and we wanted you to hear it too! She'll share how a small gift she made at her daughters' prompting snowballed into something much bigger--including her starting to tithe for the first time. Her journey of faithful givin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:46

Ep 5 | The Overhead Myth-Busted
We're pulling back the curtain on a philosophy that donors and nonprofits alike have held—the charity with the lowest overhead wins, or, from the donor's perspective, "I don't want my gift to pay for overhead." We'll push back on the statement ...
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Episode 5
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18:53

Ep 4 | Gospel Patrons | Guest: John Rinehart
Our special guest, John Rinehart, will answer the question: "How can your work and resources integrate with your faith?" You may find out that ‘Gospel Patron’ is the perfect title for you. You don't want to miss this encouraging conversation—an...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:37

Ep 3 | When Your Life Unravels Like the Lyrics of a Bad Country Song | Guest: Chaplain John
Today we have a special guest, John Dehmer. John was living the "American Dream"—until he wasn't. After losing his marriage, his vision, his job, and more, he found himself with an unplanned fresh start. Through it all, John never lost his fait...
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Episode 3
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21:40

Ep 2 | BBQS & the Switch Doctor
Today we talk about the Top 4 Planned Giving Opportunities that could be right for you. We'll explore 2 ways to give now and 2 ways to give later. We'll even hear a real-life story David calls the 'Switch Doctor.' Pull up a chair and join us in...
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Episode 2
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19:26

Ep 1 | Demystifying Planned Giving
If you've ever wanted a simplified take on planned giving—and an introduction to one of the primary subjects of the Giving Room Podcast—this episode is for you! We walk through how to give today, how to give tomorrow, and discuss a couple of on...
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Episode 1
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