February 16, 2026

How To Truly Be Generous

31 minutes

We all know we could be more generous — but for most of us, that just means dropping something in the offering plate or tipping a little extra. Meanwhile, we grip tightly to everything else God's given us. What if real generosity isn't really about money at all, but about how loosely we hold everything we've been blessed with?

In this episode of the Everyday Disciple Podcast, we're going to talk with author Marty Duren about living with open hands in every area of life. You'll discover why the "stuff god," called mammon, has more grip on us than we realize. And how the gospel frees us to become the most outrageously generous people on the planet.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

Why generosity connected only to money falls way short of the truth

The "stuff god" that secretly competes for your worship

How the gospel is actually a picture of radical generosity

Practical ways to start living less selfishly today

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From this episode:

"Most people do have forms of giving and generosity they engage in throughout their lifetime. Let's let the Gospel shape our intentionality and give us new eyes to connect all of this to God's glory. And… it is a BLAST to bless people when they least expect it!"

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Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Coaching and Mentorship in Missional Living by Caesar and his wife Tina

Resources for missional living and group training - Missio Publishing

The Gospel In Everyday Life Workshop Register Now FREE

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