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Lucy Peppiatt, theologian, author and President of Westminster Theological Centre (WTC), joins Ruth Jackson to explore how deep trust in God's provision shapes our approach to generosity, leadership and discipleship. Lucy reflects on God's economy, the joy of giving and her passion for empowering women to serve freely and fully in the church.
The conversation includes stories of faith and answered prayer from WTC, including the remarkable provision that enabled the college to make theological study more accessible. Lucy also discusses how security in God allows us to live open‑handed lives and to give from a place of abundance rather than scarcity.
Note for listeners: At about 14 minutes in, Ruth emphasises the point about being open-handed and how we might find that difficult by holding her hand open and then showing a closed fist.
This episode explores:
embedding generosity in our spiritual formation
how biblically rooted teaching can help us grow in generosity
what it means to live within God's economy
stories of God's provision through bold prayer and faith
empowering women to serve and lead in the church
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"There's a kind of cycle of giving that comes from Him in the first place… and we are called upon to image Him here on the earth as being those who are able to give."
Favourite Bible verse on generosity:
'Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.' Luke 6:38 (NIV)
How you can pray:
for more people to be able to study theology through WTC
for the flourishing and growth of WTC's students and faculty
for Lucy's ongoing writing projects—to have the time, space and clarity to complete them well
Related links:
WTC's partner profile
WTC
Lucy's address at the launch of Stewardship's Generosity Report 2026
The BibleProject's podcast series on generosity
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In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Caragh Bridgwood, Co-Founder and CEO of The Zena Launchpad, a Stewardship charity partner and social enterprise that is creating pathways out of extreme poverty for women in Uganda.
Together they explore how Zena grew from a university dissertation project into an organisation that has helped more than 100 women launch businesses, build financial security and create opportunities for their families.
Caragh shares honestly about the realities of fundraising, living between the UK and Uganda, learning to trust God's provision and navigating the tension of stewarding resources across vastly different contexts.
She also discusses the launch of Women Who Give, a new initiative encouraging women to make generosity a meaningful part of their financial lives. Along the way, she reflects on faith, purpose, provision and the transformative power of generosity.
"Whatever we give God access to, I think he breathes supernatural life onto."
This episode explores:
why biblical stewardship matters in pursuing social justice
how generosity can shape your sense of purpose
what it looks like to sustain a social enterprise through opposition and setbacks
the role of faith in navigating complexity and uncertainty
Caragh's favourite Bible verses on generosity:
'Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.' 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)
Matthew 6, in particular: 'Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?' Matthew 6: 26 (NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray:
for an influx of generosity so Zena can grow, in particular for people to support on a monthly basis
for wisdom as she leads The Zena Launchpad and Women Who Give
for strength and health as she navigates life between the UK and Uganda with her family
that these projects will empower women out of poverty and create lasting impact
Related links:
The Zena Launchpad
Women Who Give
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In this episode of Active Generosity, Ruth Jackson talks with Anthony Delaney, Senior Leader at Ivy Church in Manchester and founder of LAUNCH, a movement equipping and connecting entrepreneurs and church leaders across the UK and beyond.
Anthony shares his passion for shifting churches from a scarcity mindset to one of Kingdom abundance. He gives practical tips on how to disciple people in generosity and offers remarkable stories of God's provision when faith steps were taken.
Anthony recalls moments when setting bold giving goals unlocked waves of generosity and miraculous provision beyond anything they imagined. He reminds us that generous living reflects God's nature and leads to eternal impact.
"Whatever we give to God He multiplies and it's 30-, 60-, 100-fold."
This episode explores:
why generosity is integral to discipleship
practical guidance for leaders on talking about money
inspiring stories of faith, generosity and provision
why investing in God's Kingdom gives the greatest return
Anthony's favourite Bible verse on generosity:
'God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that at all times and in all things having all that you need you may abound in every good work.' (2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray:
pray for courage for church leaders to talk about generosity wisely
pray for increased faith among believers to trust God in finances
pray that Christians everywhere would live as joyful givers
Related links:
Ivy Church's partner profile page
Ivy Church
LAUNCH
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa
In this episode of Active Generosity, Ruth Jackson speaks with Vicki Smith, CEO of Growing Hope, a charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs and supporting their families in partnership with local churches.
Vicki shares how Growing Hope began with Founder Naomi Fox's vision of clinics offering both practical help and spiritual hope, and how that vision continues to grow across the UK.
Vicki unpacks the values that shape Growing Hope -community, hope and integrity - and speaks candidly about the joys and challenges of leading with generosity. From miraculous provision to everyday faithfulness, her stories offer rich encouragement to keep trusting God's abundance.
Vicki also reflects on her personal journey of faith and generosity, offering wise counsel for those struggling amidst rising living costs: it's not about comparing what you can give but considering what's in your hand and trusting God to multiply even the smallest offering.
"I think it does go back to thinking about what you have in your hand… if it can come from a generous heart, however little it might be, that's the key."
This episode explores:Vicki's favourite Bible verse on generosity:
'Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.' (2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray:
for God's provision as Growing Hope seeks to serve more families across the UK
for the many families facing daily challenges, that they receive the support and encouragement they need
Related links:
Growing Hope's partner profile page
Growing Hope
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa
In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Jack Taylor, Operations Lead for the Genesis Network, a community for Christian business leaders across Ireland.
Jack shares the story behind the Genesis Network, its roots in historic Christian business ministry, and how it is equipping leaders to live out biblical stewardship through their time, talent and treasure.
He reflects on his personal journey of faith, from a non-Christian upbringing to taking ownership of his faith as a teenager, and how this has shaped his understanding of generosity, stewardship and discipleship.
Through powerful stories - including a moment of unexpected financial provision - Jack explores how generosity is deeply connected to listening to God, trusting His provision and responding in faith.
Drawing on his experience as both a ministry leader and co-founder of a MedTech startup, Jack shares how Christian values can be lived out authentically in a secular workplace, shaping culture, decisions and relationships.
This episode explores:
"Generosity starts in the little choices. It's not about the size of the gift, it's the posture of the heart."
Jack's favourite Bible verses on generosity:
Jack draws insight from the book of Philemon, highlighting how generosity can involve sacrifice rather than simply giving from abundance. He reflects that true generosity often comes from a place of humility, surrender and grace, rather than control or power.
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray:
Related links:
Genesis Network's partner profile page
Genesis Network
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa
In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Stewart McCulloch, CEO of Christians Against Poverty (CAP).
Stewart joined CAP in January 2024, following five years as CEO at Stewardship, where he led a period of significant growth, including a 40% increase in giving and the development of an award-winning philanthropy team.
Stewart shares his personal journey of faith, including coming to know Jesus following the loss of his first wife, and reflects on how the local church played a vital role in his healing and restoration. He also speaks candidly about the relationship between generosity, discipleship and transformation — both for those giving and those receiving.
Drawing on his experience across Stewardship and CAP, Stewart explores how generosity is deeply relational, how it connects people to impact and how the church is uniquely positioned to respond to rising poverty and financial hardship across the UK.
"Christian giving is about relationship. It's about everybody being part of the ministry and connecting that they're giving all the way through to the impact it has on people and their lives and their walk with Jesus. …This ministry isn't about raising money, it's about raising people."
This episode explores:
"Christian giving is about relationship. It's about everybody being part of the ministry and connecting that they're giving all the way through to the impact it has on people and their lives and their walk with Jesus. …This ministry isn't about raising money, it's about raising people."
Stewart's favourite Bible verses on generosity:
'And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: "They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever."' — 2 Corinthians 9:8–9 (NIV)
These verses reflect Stewart's conviction that generosity flows from God's abundance, enabling us to participate in His work with confidence, joy and faith.
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray for Stewart:
Related links:
Christians Against Poverty's partner profile page
Christians Against Poverty
Client report 2026: Stronger together – read CAP's 2026 client report, exploring 30 years of UK poverty and how support is weaving hope back into people's lives.
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa
In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Jo Hargreaves, also known as the Faith‑Filled Therapist. Jo is a psychotherapist, pastor, writer, speaker and podcast host, whose work integrates theology and therapy, submitting neuroscience to the authority of Scripture.
Jo reflects on her journey of faith, emotional healing and generosity, shaped by growing up with financial insecurity, encountering Jesus as a young adult and discovering how God has wired our brains for connection, wholeness and generosity. She shares openly about the relationship between faith and mental health, how generosity impacts our emotional wellbeing and why open‑handed living is both spiritually and neurologically transformative.
"Generosity is one of the ways God rewires us – it loosens the grip of scarcity, comparison and fear and reminds us that nothing we have really belongs to us."
This episode explores:
Jo's favourite Bible verses on generosity:
'Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on."' Mark 12:43–44 (NIV)
The story of the widow's offering is a powerful reminder that generosity is never about the amount given but the posture of the heart.
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray for Jo:
for courage to continue living generously at deeper levels
for discernment about where and to whom God is inviting her to be generous
for provision and freedom to respond joyfully to opportunities to give
Related links:
The Faith Filled Collective with Jo Hargreaves
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa
In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Fola Komolafe MBE, CEO of World Vision UK, the UK branch of the world's largest international children's charity.
Fola reflects on her journey of faith, leadership and generosity, shaped by growing up in Nigeria, where she saw poverty first-hand, and witnessing generosity modelled by her family and church.
Fola shares openly about leading World Vision UK during a time of global crisis - including the world's worst humanitarian crisis in Sudan - aid cuts and economic uncertainty and how generosity, partnership and faith continue to sustain both the organisation and its supporters. "What's in your hand? What's the seed that you can sow? And then watch God turn that seed into something marvellous that you could never have imagined."This episode explores:
Fola's favourite Bible verses on generosity:
'Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.' Proverbs 31:8–9 (NIV)
'I can do all things through him who gives me strength.' Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
How you can pray for Fola and World Vision UK:
Related links:
World Vision UK: https://www.worldvision.org.uk/
World Vision UK's Sudan appeal
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa
Welcome to episode 7, the final week of the 40acts Generosity Challenge podcast!
Today, Ruth is joined by 40acts pro Ben Nelson. Ben runs a manufacturing business creating brands for businesses and influencers and is also a director of hockey at a local school. With passions for Jesus, generosity and business, Ben reflects on what it looks like to live a life of everyday generosity - not just during Lent, but all year round.
As the 40acts journey draws to a close, Ben shares highlights and challenges from this year's campaign, how generosity has become more embedded in his daily life and why small, faithful acts can become catalysts for much bigger Kingdom impact. Together, Ruth and Ben explore courage in sharing faith publicly, adapting generosity to different contexts and how God uses ordinary obedience to do extraordinary things.
"We're doing these acts for the Kingdom. God has given us a race to run - sometimes we sprint, sometimes we jog - but even the small steps can be catalysts for big things."
Ben's favourite Bible verse for Lent:
'However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace.' Acts 20:24 (NIV)
How you can pray for Ben:
for generosity to be a year‑round rhythm, not just a Lent practice
that the season between Lent campaigns would be marked by intentional generosity and growth
for wisdom as Ben integrates faith, business and influence
that the impact of everyday acts would multiply for God's Kingdom
Related links:
Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnel_wyatt/
Final thoughts:
Ben's story is a powerful reminder that generosity is a lifestyle, not a moment. As this podcast series comes to an end, his encouragement to keep generosity at the forefront of everyday life challenges us to see small acts as meaningful, faithful steps in a much bigger story God is writing.
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Welcome to episode 6 of the 40acts Generosity Challenge podcast!
Today, Ruth is joined by Tim Gallagher, online fitness coach, founder of 'Powered By Purpose' and host of the 'Morning Coffee with Tim' podcast.
Tim shares how his faith has become a more intentional part of his online presence and how 40acts arrived at exactly the right moment in his discipleship journey. From prayer videos mid‑run to simple acts of kindness, Tim reflects on how God has been prompting him to be more generous and more open about his faith in everyday life.
"If it helps one person or if it helps 100 people, it doesn't really matter. It's all for the glory of God."
Tim's favourite Bible verse for Lent:
'Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.' Colossians 3:2 (ESV)
How you can pray for Tim:
for consistency as Tim shares both faith‑based and fitness content online
for discernment as he seeks to keep God at the centre of his platform
that his content would plant seeds, encourage his followers and open doors for meaningful conversations
for protection from distraction and for the wisdom to use his online influence for God's glory
Related links:
Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timgallagher95/
Final thoughts
Tim's story reminds us that generosity transforms both the giver and the receiver. His journey shows how everyday acts can become a spiritual practice that deepens faith and opens space for God to work.
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