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Matt Letourneau, CEO of Neverthirst, on Providing Clean and Living Water to the Unreached

Matt LEtourneau, CEO of Neverthirst, shares on topics like accountability for nonprofits, balancing addressing physical and spiritual needs, and sharing a vision with others. He also explains why addressing clean water is unique strategy with ripple effects through entire communities in areas like healthcare, gender equality, and education. He also shares several inspiring stories of radical givers with a deep passion for serving the poor and unreached. Listen now to hear our conversation with Matt!

Steve Scalici, Financial Planner and Pastor, Reflecting on Sixteen Years with a Financial Finish Line

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Steve Scalici is an seasoned financial advisor and pastor of Family Church Jupiter in Jupiter, FL. He and his family also have over 15 years of experience living with a financial finish line. In this episode, Steve shares his inspiring story as well as a wealth of perspective on topics like choosing a finish line, teaching generosity to your kids, and encouraging generosity in others.

Sean Conlon, Serial Entrepreneur, on Selling Everything He Owns

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What If I Have Too Much Debt to Set a Financial Finish Line?

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One of the most significant barriers people face when considering setting a financial finish line is debt. Whether it’s student loans or large credit card balances, debt can prove to be both a financial and emotional barrier to the freedom and purpose that come with setting a finish line. In this episode, we’ll break down the different types of debt and how to think about each one. We’ll also give some real examples, including some from our own lives, to show how a financial finish line can actually get you out of debt much faster than you would otherwise. Listen to the full episode to hear more!

Are We Even Required to Tithe in the First Place?

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In this Q&A episode, we’ll answer a listener’s question about tithing with a financial finish line. What does the Bible say about tithing and where did that idea come from? Are we still required to tithe since Christ’s resurrection? What does tithing mean for current day Christians? And what does tithing look like for someone with a financial finish line? We’ll answer all these questions and more in our deep diving on tithing!

John Cortines, Author of God and Money, on Exchanging Retirement at 40 for a Financial Finish Line

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In this episode, we have the chance to talk to John Cortines, coauthor of the books God and Money as well as True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart. He currently serves as Director of Generosity at The Maclellan Foundation and has also served as the Chief Operations Officer of Generous Giving, a nonprofit dedicated to opening the conversation about generosity. He shares his story starting with a six figure salary out of college on the fast track to early retirement before radically changing his perspective on wealth and faith during his time at Harvard Business School. He and his coauthor Greg Baumer have written and spoken widely about the idea of a financial finish line, and had many questions for John about the subject.

Tim Barker, Founder of ROI Ministry, on Maximizing the Effectiveness of Our Giving

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How responsible are we as Christians to give in the most effective ways possible? How should we divide our giving among things like basic food and water, evangelism, and long term discipleship? Today, we’re joined by Tim Barker, founder and director of ROI Ministry, an organization that seeks to find the absolute most effective organizations per dollar that are doing kingdom-based work in provision of basic needs, evangelism, and discipleship. He shares his thoughts on how we as Christians should think about giving in order to be most effective ourselves.

Q&A: Advice for College Students Interested in the Finish Line Pledge

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There is significant benefit to setting a financial finish line early in your career. Kealan and Cody offer a number of pieces of advice for college students interested in the idea of a finish line. We are often caught up in our own stories, our own careers, and our own actions. But as the guys have learned in their own experience, there is a much greater story going on. Rather than being the main character of our own story, we are minor characters in God’s story. After discussing some of this foundation, the guys also dive into some practical financial advice for anyone getting started.

Q&A: How Does a Finish Line Work If I’m Already Retired?

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As the finish line movement has grown, an increasing number of retired people have asked the question, “What does a financial finish line look like if I’m already retired?”. Kealan and Cody tackle this questions along with a number of related questions like, “Does it make sense to keep all my savings and give it away when I die?”. They also share some practical advice and strategies for giving generously and effectively during retirement.

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