Would you rather be green and growing or ripe and rotting?

Welcome back to the River Foundation Podcast! In this episode, CEO of the First Southern Family of Companies, Jimmy Rousey, shares about the journey that began in small-town Hustonville, Kentucky that led him to work with First Southern for 36 years. Listen in to Jimmy's account of how God has used River Foundation opportunities, from mission trips to personal relationships, to grow Jimmy in generosity -- and discover opportunities for you to do the same!

Episode Highlights

[0:33] Happy 60th Birthday to the CEO of First Southern Family of Companies, Jimmy Rousey

[0:57] Jimmy shares how after high school he reached his childhood dream of being a banker -- and how that dream got taken away

[3:25] "I was 24, he was 26, and we both had a head full of hair." How Jimmy met Jess Correll and became the second person Jess ever hired

[5:30] What Jimmy told his wife when she asked why he loved going to work every day

[6:43] How, without realizing it, Jimmy wrote his own job description when he suggested all the Family of Companies be located in Kentucky

[8:41] "It took me from believing in Christ to surrendering to Christ." Jimmy shares how God used opportunities through the River Foundation to make him a more generous person

[10:37] "The biggest word I know is hallelujah, and I can't even spell it. How do you expect me to write a book?" Jimmy describes the 10-year journey of writing his book, Called to Care

[13:07] The resources available through the Family of Companies that Jimmy hopes you take advantage of

Episode Resources

Called To Care