Trust and Curiosity Podcast

What drives a person to give generously, consistently, and with genuine joy?

In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Sruli Schochet to explore the mindset, faith, and responsibility behind meaningful Tzedakah. Sruli shares how Emunah and Bitachon shape his approach to money, giving, and business, and why true trust in Hashem changes the way a person views wealth entirely.

The discussion dives into the emotional and practical realities of fundraising from the perspective of the giver. Sruli explains how donors process requests, why intuition often plays a role in deciding how much to give, and how the Yetzer Hara can sometimes disguise itself as “rational thinking” when generosity is being challenged.

Sruli also breaks down the three categories through which he approaches Tzedakah: obligation, protection, and inspiration. He explains why certain projects resonate more deeply with donors and how Shluchim can communicate their mission in a way that creates emotional connection and long-term impact.

This episode is a powerful exploration of generosity, trust, dignity, and the eternal impact of supporting Shlichus.

Many people view fundraising as a technical skill. Marc Pitman sees it as something far deeper.

In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Marc Pitman to explore the approach, communication, and spiritual principles behind effective fundraising. Marc reflects on his journey from studying Jewish relations and leadership to becoming a respected fundraising coach working with Shluchim today.

The discussion revisits a defining moment from one of Marc’s early fundraising boot camps for Shluchim, where a question about donor rejection transformed into a powerful conversation about HaShem as the true provider. That moment became a turning point for many attendees, helping them move from feelings of embarrassment and limitation toward confidence, dignity, and purpose in fundraising.

Marc also shares how learning from the Rebbe’s teachings, Tanya, Hayom Yom, and years of interaction with Shluchim have shaped his own worldview and spiritual growth. He explains why fundraising can become a powerful catalyst for personal growth when leaders fully believe in their mission and recognize the value they bring to the world.

The conversation also explores a practical challenge many Shluchim face: communicating impact to donors. Marc explains why donors respond more deeply to emotional clarity and meaningful stories than to raw numbers and reports alone.

This episode is a thoughtful exploration of fundraising, identity, leadership, and the privilege of supporting Shlichus with confidence and joy.

Guest: Marc A. Pitman, CSP®, is an internationally recognized fundraising coach and nonprofit leadership trainer. For more than twenty years, he has been equipping nonprofit boards and staff with the confidence and skills to ask for major gifts without fear. He is the founder of FundraisingCoach.com, one of the longest-running blogs in the nonprofit sector, hailed by The Atlantic as “1 of 5 philanthropic blogs fundraisers need to read.”

Many Shluchim search for the right strategy, structure, or model to succeed.

In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Rabbi Peretz Chein to explore a deeper truth. Real impact begins within, by accessing and living from your Pnimis.

Peretz shares how M54 was developed to help Shluchim move beyond comparison and imitation, and instead uncover their unique path in Avoda and Shlichus. While access to Torah and Chassidus has never been greater, the real challenge is integration, applying those ideas in a way that is personal, lived, and real.

The conversation highlights a powerful shift. A shliach’s effectiveness is shaped by understanding their own Makom, their unique strengths, and their specific mission, and fully stepping into it.

They also explore the transformative power of Farbrengen. Through authentic conversation and guided internal exploration, individuals can access clarity, connection, and growth, even in environments where this approach is unfamiliar.

This episode offers a lens on Shlichus that starts from within and expands outward into meaningful impact.

Learn more about Rabbi Peretz Chein here:

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Let’s Farbreng!: https://m54.org/letsfarbreng

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In this conversation, Shmuly Rothman sits down with Tzviki Krasnjansky to unpack what actually drives fundraising success. It is a mindset.

Tzviki shares how his coaching journey evolved from working with bochurim to supporting shluchim worldwide. The pattern is consistent. The biggest obstacle is internal. Fear of rejection, discomfort with money, and lack of confidence in communication.

This episode breaks down how overcoming those internal limitations leads to real growth. When a shliach shifts from hesitation to confidence and from doubt to bitachon, conversations improve, opportunities expand, and results follow.

You will also learn how the environment shapes behavior, and why courage is the real driver of success.
If you want to improve your fundraising, communicate with more confidence, and expand your impact, this episode delivers a clear shift in how to think and act.

To learn more about Tzviki’s coaching, visit https://coachingbytzviki.com/.