The Overflow Podcast

Giving isn't just a transaction. It's an act of worship. And it might be the one thing strong enough to break greed.

In this episode, Overflow CEO Vance Roush sits down with his longtime mentor, Pastor Jude Fouquier. Pastor Jude helped start City Church in Seattle, where a college prayer meeting grew into a church on the University of Washington campus. That's where Vance came back to faith and met his wife, Kim. Pastor Jude shares why the church still changes culture, why being poor doesn't make us holy, and why he wants everyone he knows to go through Generosity University.

Big ideas from this conversation

• Giving is worship. Vance shares why Overflow is built for the 80% of church members who aren't giving yet, not just the ones who already do.
• Only giving breaks greed. Pastor Jude explains why being poor never made anyone holy, and why generous hearts are the answer to greed.
• Who is the blessing for? God gives us a blank check. Pastor Jude says it was never meant only for us or our church budget. It was written out for the world.
• The church still matters. Pastor Jude tells the story of walking into Ground Zero days after 9/11 and seeing the small church that became a home base for thousands of volunteers.
• Legacy that lasts. Vance and Pastor Jude talk about Joseph of Arimathea, who gave up his family tomb for Jesus, and what it means to give our legacy away.

Also in this episode

• How a prayer meeting at the University of Washington grew into a church on Greek Row
• What Harvard's founding can teach us about faith and learning
• The Magi as "kingmakers" and what their gifts teach us about giving
• A prayer from Pastor Jude for churches and leaders

About Pastor Jude

Jude Fouquier is a senior pastor of City Church California in Ventura, CA, with his wife, Becky. He helped start City Church in Seattle and has been in ministry for more than 40 years. His church uses Overflow to make giving simple for their congregation.

Mentioned in this episode

• Generosity University: https://www.generosityuniversity.co/
• Overflow Tap: https://www.overflow.co/overflowtap
• Stock giving with Overflow: https://www.overflow.co/overflow-giving/stock

This episode is brought to you by Generosity University. A course your small groups walk through together, with simple lessons on everything from building a budget to investing. When people get their money in order, they finally have room to give. See the first lesson at https://www.generosityuniversity.co/

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Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

Choosing a giving platform is a big decision. You want a partner that keeps getting better, not one that slows down after it's sold.

In this episode, Overflow CEO Vance Roush sits down with his friend of more than 10 years, Kyle Jenke. Kyle has helped build WhatsApp, Intuit, and more, and he was Overflow's very first advisor. He shares the four things every lasting company has, why founder-led companies keep innovating, and why churches deserve technology as good as any business.

What to look for in a giving platform

• A founder who's all in. Kyle shares why companies led by their founders keep dreaming bigger and building better.
• Built for the long haul. We hear how the right owners and backers help a company keep serving its customers for years to come.
• The marks of a company that lasts. Kyle shares four traits he's seen in the best companies: a founder in charge, a love for the customer, great people, and moving fast.
• Giving that's simple. Kyle and Vance talk about why making generosity easy, even in five seconds with tap to give, opens the door for more people to give.
• More ways to give. We learn how giving stock helps both the giver and the church do more good.

Also in this episode

• How Kyle and Vance met at a church launch in 2012
• The 2019 conversation where Vance first shared the idea for Overflow
• Why disagreeing isn’t the same as dividing
• Legacy, faith, and raising kids who know Jesus

About Kyle

Kyle Jenke is the COO of OP Labs, the team behind Optimism. Before that, he led partnerships at Adyen, WhatsApp, and Intuit, and spent six years at Goldman Sachs. He was Overflow's first advisor and is now a board member.

Mentioned in this episode

• Generosity University: https://www.generosityuniversity.co/
• Overflow Tap: https://www.overflow.co/overflowtap
• Stock giving with Overflow: https://www.overflow.co/overflow-giving/stock

This episode is brought to you by Generosity University. A course your small groups walk through together, with simple lessons on everything from building a budget to investing. When people get their money in order, they finally have room to give. See the first lesson at https://www.generosityuniversity.co/

Never miss an episode. Subscribe to The Overflow Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite streaming platform. New episodes every Wednesday.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

Most pastors didn’t get into ministry to talk about money. But when a church grows, giving matters.

In our first episode, Overflow CEO Vance Roush sits down with Pastor Adam Mesa of Patria Church in Southern California. Pastor Adam shares how Patria talks about giving with no guilt and no empty promises. He explains how being open about money builds trust, why generosity has to be taught, and the simple things that help people follow through when they want to give.

Pastor Adam also shares two stories that shaped his life: giving away his first paycheck at 16, and the trip savings he and his wife Ashley used to buy a friend a car.

In this episode

• Building a space that shows people they’re cared for
• Doing things well without overspending
• Why Pastor Adam chose Overflow as a giving partner
• Running a capital campaign with full transparency
• No guilt, no promises: how Patria talks about giving
• What stops people from giving, and how to fix it
• “You already have a generous church”
• Debt, money skills, and why people who don’t give are often strapped, not stingy
• The car that started a habit of giving
• A prayer for pastors and leaders

About Pastor Adam

Adam Mesa is the Lead Pastor of Patria Church, a multi-site church in Southern California that his father started in 1994. Pastor Adam grew up in the church and leads with a passion for building spaces and systems that help people grow. He is also Overflow’s newest board member.

Mentioned in this episode

Generosity University: generosityuniversity.co

Overflow Tap: overflow.co/overflowtap

Patria Church: patria.church

This episode is brought to you by Generosity University. A course your small groups walk through together, with simple lessons on everything from building a budget to investing. When people get their money in order, they finally have room to give. See the first lesson at generosityuniversity.co

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

Generosity is more than what we give. It’s how we lead, how we spend our time, and what we build for others.

The Overflow Podcast is here. Each week, Overflow CEO Vance Roush sits down with pastors and leaders building a more generous future. They share real stories about giving: what’s working, what’s hard, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Our first episode drops Wednesday, October 21st. 

If you followed The Give It Up Podcast, thank you. This feed is now home to The Overflow Podcast, and we believe you’ll love what’s next. New episodes will show up right here.

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Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

In this episode, Vance Roush sits down with Christian & Alex Aranza of Valley Rise Church + Brooke & Michael Strickland of Soma Church to discuss their experiences in building community as church planters, navigating challenges, and leveraging technology to enhance their missions. The guests share personal stories of faith, the impact of their work on their communities, and the innovative strategies they employ to foster growth and connectivity within their congregations.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

In this episode, Vance Roush sits down with Vive global pastors Adam & Kiera Smallcombe, as well as Mike and Lisa Kai of Inspire Church, Hawaii to discuss the future of the church, integrating technology and innovation with faith. It features insights from faith leaders and innovators on the importance of adopting new strategies to further missions within the faith community, emphasizing the role of technology in enhancing church operations and outreach.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

Join Zoe and Vance as they share their personal stories of getting hacked and dive into savvy financial tips for churches, from getting cash back on tithes to cutting down on processing fees, all while exploring how Overflow is changing the game in church financial management.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

In this episode, Vance and Zoe converse about making the giving moment in church more meaningful and effective. It explores fresh ways to talk about tithing, steering clear of clichéd Bible verses, and how to avoid making it feel like a 'panhandling' situation, while also offering practical tips for church planters on building trust with their congregation.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

In this episode, Vance and Zoe discuss how to discern which ideas to pursue and when to pivot, both in church leadership and startup ventures. It also touches on understanding church engagement metrics and the intricacies of building a venture-backed startup, including why churches should be mindful of software companies' ultimate goals.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.

We know that especially this year, it feels like every dollar needs to go further than it has before. In this episode, we are discussing 5 ways cash strapped churches can create instant savings for their organization. The best part - all 5 can be implemented immediately to experience the cost savings and benefits!

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, and donor-advised funds. 

Overflow goes further, with educational classes that help donors understand the why behind giving, and NFC tap technology that lets people give or respond with one tap of their phone, no app required. The result is more engaged supporters and generosity that lasts beyond a single ask. 

Built by pastors and leaders in Silicon Valley, Overflow is trusted by over 1,000 ministries and organizations. Its mission is to inspire the world to give. 

Watch every episode on your favorite streaming platform.