Active Generosity Podcast

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  • Episode 5: Deborah B, faith and lifestyle content creator

    Welcome to episode 5 of the 40acts Generosity Challenge podcast!

    In this conversation, Ruth is joined by Deborah B, a London-based faith and lifestyle content creator who uses her online platforms, including her 'Faith Talks' podcast, to mentor and encourage women in their walk with Jesus.

    Deborah shares her honest journey of faith, including walking away from God, hitting rock bottom and experiencing restoration through God's mercy. She reflects on how taking part in 40acts has challenged her understanding of generosity — particularly learning to be generous not just with friends and family but also with strangers, time and attention. Together, Ruth and Deborah explore how generosity shapes faith, forms habits and becomes a powerful outward expression of love.

    "What we have is not ours, so it's kind of giving back to Him by blessing His people."

    Deborah's favourite Bible verse for Lent

    "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:34–35 (NIV)

    How you can pray for Deborah:

    for focus and freedom from distraction, particularly around time spent on social media

    for wisdom and discipline in being generous with her time, especially when God prompts her to reach out to others

    that she would recognise when healthy boundaries need to give way to obedience and generosity

    that God would continue to strengthen and sustain her as she encourages others through her content and ministry

    Related links:

    Follow Deborah B on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahbx_/

    Final thoughts

    Deborah's reflections remind us that generosity is not just about what we give but who we are becoming. Through honest insights about faith, distraction, time and obedience, she shows how small, everyday acts — even when they feel uncomfortable or costly — can shape our character and point others to Christ. As generosity becomes a practice rather than a oneoff gesture, it opens space for transformation, joy and deeper connection with God and those around us.

    If the conversation inspired you:

    Subscribe by signing up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent. You'll receive a daily email for the remaining days of Lent, each one with a reflection, challenge and prayer prompt. On Wednesdays, the email will also include a link to the next 40acts podcast episode.

    You can also follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App for the first time this year, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.

    Sign up to 40acts

    Please also remember to:

    leave a review on your favourite podcast platform

    share the podcast with someone starting their Lent journey

    The podcast is also available on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM, Amazon Music, YouTube

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Esther Simmons

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts/generosity-challenge-podcast

    24 min
  • Episode 4: John Reynolds, author and content creator

    Welcome to Episode 4 of the 40acts Generosity Challenge Podcast!

    In this episode, Ruth is joined by John Reynolds, content creator, speaker, author and former youth pastor, best known for his much-loved family comedy and storytelling across social media. Together with his wife Jade, John shares honest, humorous reflections on family life, disability, faith and generosity.

    John talks openly about taking part in 40acts as a family, how the daily prompts have helped him be more intentional and why encouragement has become one of his favourite and most powerful acts of generosity.

    "Encouragement is totally free, instantly possible, and genuinely lifechanging for people."

    John's favourite verse for Lent

    'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' Acts 20:35 (NIV)

    See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage

    How you can pray for John and his family

    for energy, strength and reduced pain for Jade, particularly in seasons of low energy

    for opportunities to continue sharing faith, humour and encouragement through content and speaking

    that John's work would continue to connect with and encourage people who may be struggling

    for wisdom and grace as they raise their children to grow in generosity and gratitude

    Related links

    Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnreynoldscomedy

    Final thoughts

    John's reflections remind us that generosity doesn't have to be big or costly to be meaningful. Small, intentional acts — especially words of encouragement — can have a lasting impact, shaping habits, families and faith over time.

    If the conversation inspired you:

    Thank you for joining us for the fourth episode of this Lent podcast.

    New episodes are dropping weekly throughout 40acts - packed with stories, encouragement and practical ways to live generously.

    Subscribe by signing up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent. You'll receive a daily email throughout Lent with a reflection, a simple challenge and a prayer prompt. On Wednesdays, the email also includes a link to the next 40acts podcast episode.

    You can also follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.

    👉 Sign up to 40acts: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts

    Please also remember to:

    leave a review on your favourite podcast platform

    share the podcast with someone starting their Lent journey

    The podcast is also available on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM, Amazon Music, YouTube

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Esther Simmons

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts/generosity-challenge-podcast

    38 min
  • S2 E3: Generosity, partnership and mission with Stephen Read

    In this month's episode, we're joined by Stephen Read, who has served with Ambassadors Football for nearly 20 years. Stephen works with local churches in the UK and internationally, using football as a powerful way to build relationships, share faith and disciple new believers.

    Stephen reflects on his own faith journey, from growing up in church to walking away as a teenager, and eventually returning to faith through community, mission and football. He also shares honestly about his experience of raising personal support, how his perspective on generosity has changed over time and why he now sees support raising as an invitation into joyful partnership.

    This episode will particularly encourage Christian workers, church leaders and anyone exploring how generosity shapes discipleship, community and mission.

    This episode explores:

    • how football can open doors to faith, discipleship and mission

    • why support raising is about partnership, not pressure

    • stories of generosity shaped by transformed hearts rather than amounts

    • the connection between giving, trust and discipleship

    "When you give, you hand over control to God… you're saying, 'God, I trust you more than I trust myself.'"

    Stephen's favourite Bible verses on generosity:

    'All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God's grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them.' Acts 4:32–34 (NIV)

    Stephen reflects on the picture of the early church sharing their possessions to ensure no one was in need and how generosity fuels both community life and Gospel mission.

    See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage

    How you can pray for Stephen

    • that teaching on generosity would remain firmly rooted in biblical truth

    • for churches and Christian organisations across the UK and Europe to grow in generosity

    • that the church would move with spiritual power marked by open-handed generosity

    Related links:

    Ambassadors Football: https://gb.ambassadorsfootball.org

    The Partnership Collective: https://thepartnershipcollective.eu/

    Subscribe to this podcast:

    https://www.stewardship.org.uk/subscribe#Podcast

    Be the first to receive each month's episode. You'll hear from donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way, and the difference generosity makes in everyday life.

    Sign up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts

    There's still time to join in with 40acts this Lent, daily reflections and challenges created with Christian partners and voices from across the Church. Each day offers a simple opportunity to live out generosity in everyday life.

    New for this year: be encouraged and inspired with our new 40acts Generosity Challenge podcast. You'll receive it straight to your inbox weekly throughout Lent when you sign up to 40acts.

    Catch up on the Generosity Challenge podcast: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts/generosity-challenge-podcast

    Also new for the year - you can follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App, helping you to stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.

    Download the Stewardship Giving App: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/giving-account

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/podcast/

    30 min
  • Episode 3: Emma Francis, author and podcaster

    Welcome to Episode 3 of the 40acts Generosity Challenge Podcast!

    This special podcast series explores what it means to live generously this Lent, using our time, talents and treasure to respond to the 40acts challenges.

    In this episode, Ruth is joined by Emma Francis — author, podcaster, trainee life coach and founder of 'Girl Got Faith' and 'Kobe House'. Emma reflects on her 40acts journey with her young family and offers practical, inspiring advice and encouragement for keeping going.

    "Getting into the spirit of generosity is getting into the habit - getting into that mindset and that flow - and that becoming a part of the rhythm of your life, that you do things that are generous, that invest in other people."

    Emma's favourite verse for Lent

    'Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great a cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.' Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

    See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage

    How you can pray for Emma:

    that she would stay focused on Jesus and keep her gaze fixed on God amid the distractions of everyday life

    that she would be able to run the race God has set before her, without being swayed or pulled off course by competing demands

    for help in remaining undistracted and spiritually attentive during the 40acts journey and the Lent season

    Related links:

    www.kobeyhouse.com

    https://girlgotfaith.com/

    Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmaloufrancis/

    Final thoughts:

    Thank you for joining us for the third episode of this Lent podcast.

    New episodes are dropping weekly throughout 40acts - packed with stories, encouragement and practical ways to live generously.

    If the conversation inspired you:

    Subscribe by signing up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent. You'll receive a daily email for the 40 days of Lent, each one with a reflection, challenge and prayer prompt. On Wednesdays, the email will also include a link to the next 40acts podcast episode.

    You can also follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App for the first time this year, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.

    Sign up to 40acts

    Please also remember to:

    leave a review on your favourite podcast platform

    share the podcast with someone starting their Lent journey

    The podcast is also available on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM, Amazon Music, YouTube

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Esther Simmons

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts/generosity-challenge-podcast

    26 min
  • Episode 2: Rev Pat Allerton aka 'The Portable Priest'

    Welcome to Episode 2 of the 40 Acts Generosity Challenge Podcast!

    This special podcast series explores what it means to live generously this Lent, using our time, talents and treasure to respond to the 40acts challenges.

    In this episode, Ruth is joined by the Reverend Pat Allerton, vicar of St Peter's Notting Hill, otherwise known as 'The Portable Priest'! Pat shares the remarkable story behind his unexpected nickname, reflects on generosity as a spiritual discipline and encourages us to keep going with 40acts even when it takes us out of our comfort zone.

    "It's remembering why we're doing this, that we serve a God who's endlessly generous to us and we want to be like Him."

    Pat's favourite verse for Lent

    'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.' Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)

    A reminder to commit each act of generosity to God, even when we can't see the impact — trusting that he is at work beyond what we understand.

    See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage

    How you can pray for Pat:

    that he would persevere day by day throughout the 40acts journey

    for growth in generosity, courage and trust in God's provision

    for continued fruitfulness in his ministry and witness, pointing others to Jesus

    Related links:

    St Peter's Notting Hill: https://www.stpetersnottinghill.org

    Follow Pat Allerton on Instagram (The Portable Priest): https://www.instagram.com/patallerton

    Final thoughts:

    Thank you for joining us for the second episode of this Lent podcast. New episodes will drop weekly throughout 40 Acts - packed with stories, encouragement and practical ways to live generously.

    If the conversation inspired you:

    subscribe by signing up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts

    You'll receive a daily email for the 40 days of Lent, each one with a reflection, challenge and prayer prompt. On Wednesdays, the email will also include a link to the next 40acts podcast episode.

    You can also follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App for the first time this year, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.

    Please also remember to:

    leave a review on your favourite podcast platform

    share the podcast with someone starting their Lent journey

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Esther Simmons

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts/generosity-challenge-podcast

    22 min
  • Episode 1: Swarzy Shire, BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra host

    Welcome to Episode 1 of the 40 Acts Generosity Challenge podcast!

    This weekly Lent podcast series from Stewardship explores what it means to live generously -through stories, reflections and practical encouragement from our 40 Acts community.

    In this opening episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra host, speaker and cultural influencer Swarzy Shire, who kicks off the series with warmth, honesty and humour. She shares her thoughts on our upside-down approach to Lent, her experiences in creating content for it and how she's buckling up for the challenge ahead.

    "Generosity grows when we stop striving for perfection and start running towards Jesus - because when we remember how much we've been given, giving becomes a joy, not a task."

    Swarzy's favourite verse for Lent

    'I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth'. Psalms 121:1-2 (NIV).

    A fresh insight: the '121' reminder of God's personal help and presence.

    See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage

    How you can pray for Swarzy:

    • to run towards Jesus rather than drift back to old patterns

    • boldness to live out faith in her workplace and platform

    • wisdom in balancing public influence with private discipleship

    • for her family, who do not yet share her faith

    • for continued fruitfulness through The Last Supper Club, which Swarzy set up and hosts in her home as a way of sharing the love of Jesus

    Related links:

    Follow Swarzy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swarzyshire/ and check out The Last Supper Club collaboration with Stewardship.

    Final thoughts:

    Thank you for joining us for the first episode of this special Lent series. New episodes will drop weekly throughout 40 Acts - packed with stories, encouragement and practical ways to live generously.

    If the conversation inspired you:

    • subscribe by signing up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts

    You'll receive a daily email for the 40 days of Lent, each one with a reflection, challenge and prayer prompt. On Wednesdays, the email will also include a link to the next 40acts podcast episode.

    You can also follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App for the first time this year, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.

    Please also remember to:

    • leave a review on your favourite podcast platform

    • share the podcast with someone starting their Lent journey

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Esther Simmons

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts/generosity-challenge-podcast

    32 min
  • S2 E2 Joyful generosity with Pauline Wilson

    In this month's episode, we hear from Pauline Wilson, Team Leader for the Stewardship and Finance Department at the Church of Scotland. With 25 years' experience in charity governance and deep personal roots in Christian stewardship, Pauline brings warmth, wisdom and a compelling vision for a joy filled approach to generosity.

    Pauline explores the heart behind Christian giving, how churches can cultivate a culture of generosity and the story behind the book 'Living Generously: A Whole-Life Response to God's Love', which is cowritten by Pauline and her team.

    This episode explores:

    • why and how generosity – not finance – drives Pauline's work with her team
    • what it means to be a wise steward
    • common misconceptions about giving
    • the strong relationship between trust and generosity, with reference to Stewardship's Generosity Report 2026

    Enter our giveaway!

    We have five copies of 'Living Generously: A Whole-Life Response to God's Love' to give away. To enter, simply subscribe to our podcast email by completing our competition form. Already subscribed? You're still welcome to enter - simply complete the form and we promise you won't receive our podcast emails twice!

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    "We're called to reflect God's generous nature in our lives so it's front and centre of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. And I guess when I reflect back with that generosity lens, I see God's generosity expressed in a very direct way through the Church, through family, through the people that have been part of my faith journey, just part of my life."

    Pauline's favourite Bible verses on generosity:

    "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22–23 (NIV)

    Pauline comments, "These verses always bring me back to God's generous nature and remind me that God's love is unshakable and never-ending, that every day I can wake up with the assurance of God's presence."

    See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage

    How you can pray for Pauline

    • for continued dependency on God's faithfulness in her own life
    • for congregations to become communities marked by generosity and sustainable mission
    • for a deepening understanding of stewardship across denominations

    Related links:

    Church of Scotland's Stewardship and Finance Department: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/departments/stewardship

    Further information about 'Living Generously': Living Generously A whole-life response to God's love by Fiona Penny, Darren Philip, Katherine Southern, Pauline Wilson - Paperback / softback - 9781800830493

    Subscribe to this podcast: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/subscribe#Podcast

    Be the first to receive each month's podcast. You'll hear from our donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives.

    Sign up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts

    This Lent, Stewardship will guide you through 40 days of reflections and challenges, created with Christian partners and voices from across the Church. Each day offers a simple opportunity to live out generosity in everyday life.

    New for this year: you can follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.

    Download the Stewardship Giving App: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/giving-account

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/podcast/

    30 min
  • Trailer: 40acts Generosity Challenge podcast

    Welcome to the 40acts Generosity Challenge, Stewardship's new podcast for Lent.

    Would you like to do Lent differently this year? This 40-day period of fasting, prayer and reflection leading up to Easter is normally associated with giving stuff up but 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent, flips that right on its head to focus instead on giving stuff away – that's right, giving stuff away - not just money but also our time and talents. It's a wonderful opportunity to bless people in creative ways big and small and to have lots of joy and fun in the process.

    Each week from Ash Wednesday onwards throughout Lent, hear from a member of our Stewardship community who is engaged in 40acts. Our guests will share the highs and lows of their 40acts journey so far and how their faith is helping them to keep going.

    So, please join us for encouragement and inspiration as you embark on your own 40acts journey this Lent season.

    Listen to our podcast trailer to find out more and sign up for 40acts to be the first to receive each week's podcast as well as daily resources to support you on your 40acts journey.

    Together, let's discover the joy of active generosity this Lent.

    Sign up to 40acts to receive this podcast: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Esther Simmons

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/

    2 min
  • S2 E1 Generosity in a season of scarcity with Anne Reitsema

    In this episode of Active Generosity we hear from Anne Reitsema, CEO of Medair, an international humanitarian organisation that has provided emergency relief to over 53 million people in 43 crisis-affected countries.

    Anne shares her remarkable journey from growing up in South Africa as the child of missionaries to leading life-saving programmes in some of the world's most challenging contexts.

    This episode explores:

    • how generosity transcends cultural boundaries and brings hope
    • the impact of childhood experiences on Anne's calling to humanitarian work
    • Medair's mandate to provide healthcare, nutrition, water and shelter in crisis zones
    • what it means to live with a generous spirit - even in times of scarcity
    • powerful stories of faith, including the feeding of the 5,000 and an eight-year-old donor's inspiring gift
    • the role of biblical stewardship and why generosity is central to thriving communities

    "If I see scarcity, I struggle to be generous. But if I know His abundance, I can in faith lean into the generosity that He has called us to."

    Anne's favourite Bible verses on generosity:

    Anne highlighted Isaiah 58 as her go-to passage. It speaks about true fasting, caring for the hungry, the poor and those in need of shelter. It promises that when we 'spend ourselves' for others, we will be like a well-watered garden, repairers of broken walls and communities will flourish. She also noted the importance of Sabbath rest in that passage - giving from a place of fullness, not emptiness.

    See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage

    How you can pray for Anne:

    Anne asked for:

    • protection and wisdom for Medair's teams working in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas provision and resources to continue life-saving work
    • courage to operate from a spirit of abundance, not fear
    • flourishing and joy as they live out generosity in challenging times

    Related links:

    Medair: https://www.medair.org

    The Interagency Standing Committee (IASC): https://interagencystandingcommittee.org

    Subscribe to this podcast: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/subscribe#Podcast

    Be the first to receive each month's podcast. You'll hear from our donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives.

    New podcast coming for 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent - sign up now! https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts

    This Lent, Stewardship will guide you through 40 days of reflections and challenges, created with Christian partners and voices from across the Church. Each day offers a simple opportunity to live out generosity in everyday life.

    New for this year: a weekly podcast miniseries to inspire and encourage you on your 40acts journey. Plus 40acts will be available in the Stewardship Giving App for the first time, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.

    Download the Stewardship Giving App: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/giving-account

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/stewardship

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/podcast/

    33 min
  • S1 Ep12 Planning for joyful generosity with Simon Glazier

    In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Founder and Director of Stewardship Wealth*, a faith-aligned financial planning practice based in the North East of Scotland.

    Simon shares the incredible journey he's been on to embed faithful stewardship and joyful generosity into his financial planning business. He also unpacks his personal faith journey and how he tries to support others in their journeys of generosity.

    "There's no such thing as my money. It's God's money He's asked me to manage for Him for a purpose, for a season. There's no such thing as my time, my skills, my expertise, my health, my love, my life. Jesus is a sustainer of all these things…So, all of this is to do what God has given me for His will. He chooses to give me free will in how I respond and what I want to respond is faithfully in my finance and be a really good steward."

    *Stewardship Wealth is a limited company that is completely independent of Stewardship (charity no: 234714). Stewardship Services (UKET) Ltd is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and does not provide investment advice or recommendations in relation to investments or firms (which include Stewardship Wealth Ltd). If you do require financial advice, you will need to consult a regulated financial adviser.

    Simon's favourite Bible verses on generosity:

    "For where your treasure is, there you heart will be also." Matthew 6:21 (NIV)

    See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage

    How you can pray for Simon:

    At the time of recording, Stewardship Wealth was trying to buy a building for use by Simon's church. Simon asked for:

    • patience and perseverance through the process
    • God's provision for the decision-makers
    • Stewardship Wealth to be the resource it needs to be for the local church
    • Stewardship Wealth to grow in its business generosity for the church

    Related links:

    Stewardship Wealth is a limited company that is completely independent of Stewardship: https://stewardshipwealth.uk/

    'Where Your Treasure Is…': The Podcast where Faith and Finance Meet with Simon Glazier and Bex Elder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-your-treasure-is-the-podcast-where-faith/id1622954782

    Subscribe to this podcast: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/subscribe#Podcast

    Be the first to receive each month's podcast. You'll hear from our donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives.

    Follow us on social media:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/

    LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/stewardship

    Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa

    Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/podcast/

    36 min

About Active Generosity Podcast

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Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship's brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship.