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.
In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Gary Grant, Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of The Entertainer, the largest family-owned toy retailer in the UK.
“I wasn’t generous before I was a Christian. In fact, quite the reverse, everything that I had was mine so why would I want to give it away”.
Hear about the dramatic journey of generosity that Gary has been on, both personally and professionally, since he came to faith in 1991. That journey includes setting up our charity partner Restore Hope, which helps people get back on their feet with practical support.
“You can’t outgive God. Be as generous as you can, as often as you can and make as big a difference as you can.”
Gary’s favourite Bible verses on generosity:
“Those who honour me I will honour, but those who despise me will be disdained.” 1 Samuel 2:30 (NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray for Gary:
· For discernment to use his time wisely to best effect
· For his fundraising efforts to get the new community hub for Restore Hope up and running
· For good health
Related links:
The Entertainer: https://www.thetoyshop.com/aboutus
Entertainer founder hands over shop chain to staff: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgm2jjwmw9jo
Restore Hope: https://restorehopelatimer.org/
Give with Stewardship to Restore Hope: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20096832
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Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa
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