Stop Chasing - Start Living

The topic of estate planning isn’t very exciting for most people. That’s not true for our guest on this episode. Join me and Andrew Loudon as we dive into a conversation about the importance of estate planning as Christians, including some of the most common mistakes people make!

This show is the third in a 3-part series diving into the act of tithing and how God uses it in the hearts and lives of His people. Join me and my guest Pastor Andy Greer as we dig into how tithing transforms us from the inside out.

This show is the second in a 3-part series diving into the act of tithing and how God uses it in the hearts and lives of His people. Join me and my guest Pastor Andy Greer as we dig into how tithing transforms us from the inside out.

This show is the first of a 3-part series diving into the act of tithing and how God uses it in the hearts and lives of His people. Join me and my guest Pastor Andy Greer as we dig into how tithing transforms us from the inside out.

How do you approach a new year? What’s coming in 2026? This episode will spend time anticipating how God will be at work in the coming year!

As 2025 approaches its final days I will take a look back at some of the bigger events that took place this year and unpack how God has been at work!

As we approach the end of the year, there are endless opportunities to support organizations with financial gifts, including your church. This episode will look at the traditional “year end giving” process and discuss the impact of repositioning these types of gifts as “first gifts” for the coming year.

There is pressure every year to make Christmas memorable. From gifts to experiences to events, it is easy to feel the pinch of spending at a time of year intended to focus on the Joy of the Manger. Join me as I talk about navigating the holiday season with special guest Nicole Mueller.

Each year at the end of October we celebrate the anniversary of the Reformation. On this show we will dive into the history of this impactful day in history and how it has shaped and formed The Church ever since.

Every day is full of decisions about how we use our time. Our time - every minute - is a gift from God. How we use it matters! Join me as I talk with Pastor John Kunze about the challenges we face today finding margin and intentionality in a fast-paced world.

It can be easy to look at our giving as personal and very isolated. But the reality is, when we give as a community we have a chance to make a bigger impact "together.” Join me as I dig into the impact giving can have on communities with special guest Tracy Edgerton, the President and CEO of the Lincoln Community Foundation.

It seems like there is a never ending demand on the financial resources in our homes. Being intentional around budgeting and planning helps to develop healthy spending habits and makes sure we are being the stewards God has called us to be. Join Nathan Mueller and me as we dig into the principles that allow us to grab hold of our finances so we can make a Kingdom Impact!

One of our core responsibilities as parents is to teach important lessons to our children. When it comes to money, are we intentional with what we teach or are our kids left to figure things out for themselves? Join me as I talk with elementary educator Shannon Meyer about the importance and impact of leaning into the topic of money with our kids!

Weddings. They are not cheap. As a parent it can be hard to plan and save for weddings with all the other financial demands in our homes. Join me as I talk with financial planner Chris Schaedel about strategies for funding “the big day.”

We spend a lot of our time having internal conversations with ourselves usually on a road to nowhere or even worse - to a place that is not encouraging or productive. Join me as I talk with guest Misty Raucher to discover the impact life coaching can have on a healthy outlook on life and faith.

Have you ever noticed there are a lot of bored men sitting in pews on Sundays or maybe they are absent from church altogether? Join me and Matt Blankebiller as we discuss the importance of men's discipleship in the health of the family and the church.

Investing in the lives of others can create an impact not only on a family today, but future generations as well. Join me as I dig into what it means to “do life together” with Larry Elias as we discuss the blessing of Life Groups.

The word “tithe” gets used in a lot of different ways which can cause confusion in the giving process. Join me and Pastor Dustin Lappe as we dig into the topic of the tithe and discuss what it is and what it is not.

Have you ever thought of giving and service as a privilege God places in front of you? Join me and Bob and DeeAnn Wenger as we dig into how God has been at work in their unique giving story.

One of the biggest barriers to releasing a heart for generosity is finding true contentment in a world constantly encouraging us we need more. Join me and Pastor Andy Greer as we discuss the road to contentment and why it matters in our ability to give freely.

There are many ways we worship God - from singing - to prayer - to our giving. Join me and Dr. Doug and Denise Tewes as we talk about giving as an important and meaningful act of worship in the life of Christians.

The path towards generosity, especially unleashed generosity, has to go through the heart. Join me and Pastor John Kunze as we talk about the role a healthy heart and faith plays in our generosity journey.

Our attitude matters - especially when it comes to dealing with all that life will throw at us. Join me in hearing from speaker and author Aaron Davis as he shares his insights about how our attitude impacts how generous we chose to be with the people around us.

The way we think about money impacts how we interact with it - from spending to saving and giving. Join me in hearing from the Rev Dr. Justin Hannemann as he shares his insights about the impact our brains have on the choices we make with money and stuff.

Our Heavenly Father is generous and entrusts to us blessings beyond measure, including all our financial resources. Pastor Dustin Lappe and I will explore just how generous God is and what His example means for us.