Brian Kluth joins us today in the Giving Room to encourage those 55 and better to plug into God’s higher purpose for their retirement years. Brian reminds us that “you can put your job in the rearview mirror, but you never put the Kingdom of God in the rearview mirror. It’s always in front of you.” With 4 simple questions, Brian sheds light on what it takes to finish well, and hear, “well done good and faithful servant.”

Join Brian, Dave & David in the Giving Room for a practical discussion about retirement.

Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

Show Notes: 

To access, use and share Brian’s free Retirement Rewired Course and the other free resources mentioned, go to: https://healthycharity.org/gifts

Ep 16 | Everyone Leaves a Legacy

Some days, you might play The River for some nice background music. Some days, you’ll play it so your kids don’t hear anything inappropriate. But some days, you listen because life has knocked you down, and you need help getting back up. We’re here for all of them. Our goal is to introduce as many people as possible to Jesus through music and service. You can listen and get connected at https://riverradio.com/

In this ministry spotlight episode, Carol Gledhill of Covenant Care Adoptions, answers your questions about adoption. From what the impact of the overturning of Roe has been on women with unexpected pregnancies, to clarifying the benefits of “open adoptions,” to defining the adoption “triad” and listing what you need to consider if you want to adopt, you’ll learn a lot and be encouraged. If you’re not looking to adopt, Carol shares some practical ways you can support women who choose an adoption plan.Join Carol, Dave & David in the Giving Room for a practical discussion about adoption.

Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries.

Show Notes: 

You can learn more and support Covenant Care Adoptions here: https://www.covenantcareadoptions.com/

If you’re looking to adopt outside of Georgia, visit: https://lifelinechild.org/

Legacy isn’t just about what you do with your stuff—it’s about what you do with your life. You’ll leave a legacy whether you plan to or not. Whether that legacy is a train wreck or something truly remarkable is up to you. In this episode you’ll hear Dave & David unpack several instructive stories—and even learn who Jesus said was the G.O.A.T. (and He wasn’t talking about LeBron vs. Jordan…).

Join Dave & David in the Giving Room for a discussion about the legacy you could be leaving. The choice is yours.

Podcast Website: givingroompodcast.com

Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

Show Notes: 

You can listen to Grant Patrick’s He Must Increase, and I must Decrease talk here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/he-must-increase-and-i-must-decrease-grant-partrick/id1406150278?i=1000625175880

Relevant Episodes:

• Ep 4 | Gospel Patrons | Guest: John Rinehart
• Ep 9 | How You Can Become a Giving Champion | Guest: Wally Martinson, Mission Increase
• Ep 14 | Do You Need a Giving Strategy? | Ministry Spotlight: National Christian Foundation

In this Tools for Giving episode Dave & David attempt to dispense with legal jargon and unpack in an easy-to-understand way the types, timing, and tools for using your real estate to support your favorite charity. Real estate can make a great gift for today or in the future with some planning. In fact, you can even give your house to charity and keep living in it. Join Dave & David in the Giving Room to learn more.

Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

Show Notes:

Relevant Episodes:

• Ep 8 | A Tale of 2 Fields
• Ep 1 | Demystifying Planned Giving
• Ep 13 | Where There’s a Will There’s a Way for Your Family and the Causes You Care About
• Ep 10 | What is a Donor Advised Fund?

Maybe the first question is, “What IS a Giving Strategy?” Chris Lightfoot previously served as part of the National Christian Foundation (NCF) team in the Columbus, Ohio office.

Today, you’ll hear Chris’ story and learn how the National Christian Foundation encourages and facilitates remarkable—strategic—generosity. In the Giving Room, we’re committed to encouraging and equipping you to be a cheerful, spiritual, and strategic giver. We know you’ll enjoy getting to know Chris and NCF in this Giving Room Ministry Spotlight.

Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries. You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

Show Notes:

To learn more about National Christian Foundation, visit ncfgiving .com. You can reach an office close to you here: https://www.ncfgiving.com/locations/

Probate property. Non-probate property. Wills. Living trusts. Executors. Estate planning… So. Much. Jargon.

This Tools for Giving episode is the one you didn’t know you need. Dave & David dispense with all the ridiculous terms, equip you with what you need to know, and finish with an easy-to-understand guide to supporting your favorite charities through your will or trust. They even tell you how you can get your will done for free—no strings attached. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room so you can take care of the people you love and highlight for them the causes you care about too.

Show Notes: 

Show Notes: 

Download – Sample Statement of Faith Paragraph for Your Will or Trust

Download – Sample Will or Trust Gift Language

You can find a Christian attorney here: https://www.christianlegalsociety.org/

You can get your will in about 15 minutes at freewill.com — no strings attached and absolutely free.

Courtney is on a mission to change the way we talk about money. We think you’ll find her personal story relatable and encouraging. In her early 20s Courtney found herself in a giant financial mess. She realized that she didn’t have a math problem (i.e. a budget problem), it was much worse. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to be encouraged by Courtney and her journey.

Show Notes: 

You can find Courtney at https://www.markleycoachinggroup.com/

You can listen to Dave & David’s episode on Courtney’s The Heart of Money podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2090967/12711576

Buy Randy Alcorn’s “Money, Possessions, and Eternity — Revised and Updated” right here.

To learn more about River Radio Ministries or to listen to 104.9 the River online, visit riverradio.com.

To learn more about Giving Design, visit givingdesign.com.

This is one of our most important ministry spotlight episodes. We are grateful that Sound of Freedom is increasing awareness of the evils that children are up against. It seems like an overwhelming moment. John McCollum unpacks what you should consider when looking to support orphans internationally and introduces you to the compelling model that is Asia’s Hope. Pull up a chair and join us in the Giving Room to learn how you can best serve the world’s most vulnerable children—we promise you’ll be glad you did.

Show Notes:

God’s Heart for Orphans – Verse Sheet Download
Learn more at asiashope.org.
You can give to Asia’s Hope at https://asiashope.org/give

To learn more about River Radio ministries or to listen to 104.9 the River online, visit riverradio.com.

To learn more about Giving Design, visit givingdesign.com.

This Tools for Giving episode explores donor advised funds. If you’ve ever wondered what a donor advised fund is, how it works, and whether it’s good tool for you, this conversation will be helpful. Pull ups a chair and join us in the Giving Room as we seek to simplify the opportunity and benefits donor advised funds provide with our special guest Chris Lightfoot.

Special thanks to our sponsor and producer River Radio Ministries.You can learn more or listen at https://riverradio.com/

Show Notes: To learn more about National Christian Foundation, visit ncfgiving .com. You can reach Chris or an office close to you here: https://www.ncfgiving.com/locations/