Active Generosity Podcast
Active Generosity Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship's brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship.
I’m your host, Ruth Jackson. Each month I’ll be chatting to a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they’ve experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives.
As you hear from both donors and leaders of charitable causes, our prayer is that you’ll learn something new, experience fresh perspectives and be encouraged and inspired to take the next step on your own generosity journey.
Along the way, you’ll also learn something about us and the myriad ways in which we support our donors and the many charities, churches and Christian workers who are our partners. Perhaps you do already know us as a donor but have no idea we may be supporting some of your favourite causes. Or, you’ve come to us for help as a church or charity leader or Christian worker but didn’t realise we can also support you in your personal giving. As you put the pieces of the Stewardship jigsaw together, we hope you’ll also be excited to discover our growing community of engaged givers and verified partners doing amazing work across God’s Kingdom.
Subscribe to our podcast newsletter via the link in our trailer show notes, where you’ll also find further information about Stewardship.
Together, let’s discover the joy of active generosity.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of Christian giving, personal journeys of stewardship, and the impact of generosity in communities. Topics include the challenges of generosity, success stories from donors, and insights from leadership in charitable organizations, such as episodes covering personal giving methods and the role of faith in stewardship.
Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship’s brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship.
I’m your host, Ruth Jackson. Each month I’ll be chatting to a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they’ve experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives.
As you hear from both donors and leaders of charitable causes, our prayer is that you’ll learn something new, experience fresh perspectives and be encouraged and inspired to take the next step on your own generosity journey.
Along the way, you’ll also learn something about us and the myriad ways in which we support our donors and the many charities, churches and Christian workers who are our partners. Perhaps you do already know us as a donor but have no idea we may be supporting some of your favourite causes. Or, you’ve come to us for help as a church or charity leader or Christian worker but didn’t realise we can also support you in your personal giving. As you put the pieces of the Stewardship jigsaw together, we hope you’ll also be excited to discover our growing community of engaged givers and verified partners doing amazing work across God’s Kingdom.
Subscribe to our podcast newsletter via the link in our trailer show notes, where you’ll also find further information about Stewardship.
Together, let’s discover the joy of active generosity.
Welcome to Episode 4 of the 40acts Generosity Challenge Podcast!
In this episode, Ruth is joined by John Reynolds, content creator, speaker, author and former youth pastor, best known for his much-loved family comedy and storytelling across social media. Together with his wife Jade, John shares honest, humorous reflections on family life, disability, faith and generosity.
John talks openly about taking part in 40acts as a family, how the daily prompts have helped him be more intentional and why encouragement has become one of his favourite and most powerful acts of generosity.
“Encouragement is totally free, instantly possible, and genuinely lifechanging for people.”
John’s favourite verse for Lent
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35 (NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray for John and his family
for energy, strength and reduced pain for Jade, particularly in seasons of low energy
for opportunities to continue sharing faith, humour and encouragement through content and speaking
that John’s work would continue to connect with and encourage people who may be struggling
for wisdom and grace as they raise their children to grow in generosity and gratitude
Related links
Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnreynoldscomedy
Final thoughts
John’s reflections remind us that generosity doesn’t have to be big or costly to be meaningful. Small, intentional acts — especially words of encouragement — can have a lasting impact, shaping habits, families and faith over time.
If the conversation inspired you:
Thank you for joining us for the fourth episode of this Lent podcast.
New episodes are dropping weekly throughout 40acts – packed with stories, encouragement and practical ways to live generously.
Subscribe by signing up to 40acts, our generosity challenge for Lent. You’ll receive a daily email throughout Lent with a reflection, a simple challenge and a prayer prompt. On Wednesdays, the email also includes a link to the next 40acts podcast episode.
You can also follow and track your 40acts journey in the Stewardship Giving App, helping you stay engaged and see how your generosity grows.
👉 Sign up to 40acts: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Esther Simmons
Episode website: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/40acts/generosity-challenge-podcast
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