Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! In today's special episode, Dan broadcasts live from the Portland Christian School in Louisville, Kentucky with River Foundation's Chris Davis, Head of School Josh LeSage, and Upper School Principal Jason Hobbes as they share the good work they are doing to teach the next generation the ways of financial literacy, stewardship, and discipleship. With this year's theme of "Honoring our past while embracing our future," Josh, Jason, and the rest of the Portland Christian School faculty strive to teach and graduate students who love God, love people and live their lives in ways that measurably, and sometimes radically, impact their communities and the world for the cause of Christ. Tune in today to find out how and why they do just that.

Episode Highlights:

[1:01] Chris outlines the mission and vision of Portland Christian School.

[4:11] How Josh and Jason found their way to Portland Christian School.

[7:20] Josh and Jason explain the pilot program that Portland Christian Schools is doing in partnership with Asbury University.

[12:16] The amazing benefits that students of the pilot program will be able to take advantage of.

[13:03] Jason and Josh's vision for the future of Portland Christian School.

Episode Resources:

Compass – Finances God's Way: compass1.org

Portland Christian School: https://portlandchristian.org/

Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, Dan is joined by father-daughter dynamic duo Gary and Callie Montgomery, who are working together to expand the mission and message of Compass – Finances God's Way beyond North America and into the next generation. Listen to part two of this two-part podcast as Gary, U.S. Field Director of Compass, and Callie, newly appointed Executive Director of Compass, share their vision for the program, and family-first focus that they will be imbuing into all their initiatives.

Episode Highlights:

[0:32] What Callie's role as Executive Director of Compass entails.

[5:37] Callie's vision for Compass in the upcoming years.

[8:44] How Gary has been able to expand Compass to Canada.

[10:07] Gary's closing thoughts on how everyone can get involved in Compass.

[12:17] Callie's challenge for all of us to be positive influencers.

Episode Resources:

Compass – Finances God's Way: compass1.org

Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, Dan is joined by father-daughter dynamic duo Gary and Callie Montgomery, who are working together to expand the mission and message of Compass – Finances God's Way beyond North America and into the next generation. Listen to part one of this two-part podcast as Gary, U.S. Field Director of Compass, and Callie, newly appointed Executive Director of Compass, explain how they are achieving their goals for Compass, and the passion that fuels them and their family to promote the program.

Episode Highlights:

[0:26] The intersection of Callie's birth and Gary's journey with First Southern.

[2:57] Callie's experience growing up in a Compass - Finances God's Way house.

[6:55] Callie's work as a school teacher in Kentucky.

[8:34] How Gary became US Field Director of Compass and what his mission is.

[11:53] Gary's vision to expand Compass across North America without losing sight of Kentucky.

Episode Resources:

Compass – Finances God's Way: compass1.org

Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, Lexington Branch Manager Carla Ignacio joins the show to share her story from teenage grocer to fixture in the Kentucky banking community. With a heart for helping people and a hard-nosed work ethic, Carla brought her talents to First Southern and River Foundation in the midst of the pandemic three years ago, and all parties have been better for it. Join Carla and Dan for a conversation about what makes the First Southern work family so special, and stay tuned for some exciting news about the First Southern Lexington Branch!

Episode Highlights:

[0:26] Carla's big news!

[2:01] Carla's Catholic upbringing in tiny Tell City, Indiana, and how she found her way into banking.

[4:44] What attracted Carla to working with First Southern and River Foundation.

[8:39] Why Carla loves how First Southern handles its culture and theology of money.

[10:53] The "ah-ha!" moments that Carla remembers from her first Compass experience.

[12:01] What she is learning in this second round of Compass courses three years later.

[13:43] Carla's advice for her peers and fellow parents.

Episode Resources:

Compass – Finances God's Way: compass1.org

Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, Deposit Manager of First Southern at Muhlenberg County Susan Wells joins Dan to discuss her journey through the world of banking. With an infectious sense of optimism, Susan has been uplifting the teams that she has led and been a part of throughout her career, helping First Southern navigate years of changes in the industry. She also takes full advantage of River Foundation's opportunities to help others by pouring her heart into Helping Hands and Compass – Finances God's Way. Join Susan and Dan today for a discussion about how the power of positivity can improve one's community.

Episode Highlights:

[1:12] Susan recalls her Muhlenberg County background.

[2:24] Susan's journey in banking.

[6:10] Why Susan's key to navigating the huge changes in the banking industry is to get her teams excited.

[9:27] How Susan integrates faith into her work life with Helping Hands and Compass.

[12:21] What Susan loves about the Compass study.

[15:01] An exciting worship event coming up in Muhlenberg County.

Episode Resources:

Compass – Finances God's Way: compass1.org

Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, Dan speaks with his friend and the Global Czar of Compass – Finances God's Way, Nick Breach. When asked by the Lord to leave his corporate job and serve full time with Compass, Nick originally turned down the offer. But one day, through the wisdom of other Compass staff, he became hooked on the vision of financial discipleship. With a heart to help others surrender all to the Lordship of Christ so they can make and multiply financial disciples, Nick discusses his path from highly successful but discontented business executive to Compass, as well as the new programs and features that he and his team are excited to roll out.

Episode Highlights:

[0:56] How a radio program made Nick turn his back on his high-powered corporate career to dedicate his life to Compass.

[4:30] How Nick and his wife's joyous experiences teaching small group classes of Compass classes led to the gift of financial freedom.

[7:43] The message that made Nick join the Compass team.

[11:11] The new additions to the Compass program that Nick is implementing around the world.

[13:57] Nick offers a prayer for the River Foundation and Compass families.

Episode Resources:

Compass – Finances God's Way: compass1.org

Financial Discipleship: Investing in Eternity

Compass Global Conference: compass1.org/globalconference

Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! In today's episode of the podcast, we honor the memory of one of the co-founders of First Southern National Bank, Randy Attkisson, who passed recently. This listen back to some of the best moments that he and Dan shared on the podcast will serve to help us celebrate the joy, humor, and dedication to community that Randy brought to his work and shared with his friends and colleagues on a daily basis. We hope you enjoy this walk down memory lane with the man whose life and career are intrinsically linked with the story of First Southern, Randy Attkisson.

Episode Highlights:

[0:26] Daniel Roberts introduces the episode.

[1:36] Randy shares his journey to faith-based banking.

[5:25] The story of how Randy and Jess met.

[7:50] One of the major turning points in First Southern's history.

[13:07] Randy remembers Warren Buffet's huge impact on First Southern in the 90s.

[21:14] How Randy continued to help the bank and River Foundation during his retirement.

[25:22] Randy reflects on his life, work, and family, and he offers words of encouragement to those looking for ways to help others.

Episode Resources:

Leave a note on the online memorial wall

A conversation with Randy Attkisson, Part 1

A conversation with Randy Attkisson, Part 2

A conversation with Randy Attkisson, Part 3

Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, the Community President of the First Southern National Bank in Jessamine County, Sam Lee, joins Dan to discuss the experience that he and his team are having while going through the new condensed and compressed Compass courses together. As a 27-year employee of First Southern, Sam has been witness to updates and overhauls to the bank's operations and to life in general, which is why he has found such joy in revisiting the very program that piqued his interest in working at the bank in first place: the Compass program. Now in week five of taking the course with his team, Sam reflects on how Compass has changed, what bits have remained, and why his employees are getting even more out of the program than he did all those years ago.

Episode Highlights:

[0:26] Sam recounts how First Southern introduced him to revolutionary financial responsibility teachings 27 years ago.

[3:06] Sam remembers his first Compass course and explains why he is taking them again.

[8:16] The innovations that he and his team are experiencing while taking a Compass course together.

[12:43] Sam's encouragement to First Southern team members to take a Compass course as a team.

[13:21] How the First Southern team has been able to bring the Jessamine County community together.

Episode Resources:

Summit Ministries Camp: https://www.summit.org/programs/

Dr. Jeff Myers' book: Truth Changes Everything

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Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, the Vice President of Advancement at Summit Ministries, Aaron Atwood, takes a quick break from Summit Camp at Asbury University to discuss how this year's camp is shaping up and all the exciting new features that he and his team are rolling out in their Summit programs. He and Dan also reflect on how ten years of rich partnership between Summit and The River Foundation have bolstered their respective organizations and the communities that they serve.

Episode Highlights:

[0:26] Aaron lays out Summit's mission and worldview.

[4:40] How Aaron found his way to Summit.

[6:20] How his family life intertwines with his Summit mission.

[8:48] The ways in which River Foundation and Summit have complemented each other from the beginning.

[12:52] Resources for young adults interested in the Summit program.

Episode Resources:

Summit Ministries Camp: https://www.summit.org/programs/

Dr. Jeff Myers' book: Truth Changes Everything

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Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, Dan Nicewander joins the show to discuss his work as Executive Director for Legacy and Partnerships at Compass – Finances God's Way. After he and his wife, Lynn, went through a Compass Financial Discipleship Study more than 25 years ago, the concept of true financial freedom resonated with them. And after diligently following the biblical principles of steady plodding, he was called to retire in their 50s and transition into full-time ministry. Join Dan now to learn about his journey to Compass, and all the exciting new programs that he and his team are rolling out.

Episode Highlights:

[0:26] The book that inspired Dan to join Compass.

[6:24] Dan's roles with Compass, and the partnerships he has cultivated.

[10:23] The new products and programs that Dan and Compass are working on.

[12:38] How you can get involved in sharing the Compass principles.

Episode Resources:

Book of the Quarter: The Noticer

Compass – Finances God's Way: compass1.org

Your Money Counts: The Biblical Guide to Earning, Spending, Saving, Investing, Giving, and Getting Out of Debt by Howard Dayton

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