Best Ncf Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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How to connect your faith and your work: with Ross Chapman and Bob Larkin from Denver Institute for Faith and Work 42:52

30m ago42:52

42:52

In this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Ross Chapman and Bob Larkin from Denver Institute for Faith and Work. They discuss the organization's mission to help people connect their faith and work, and the importance of bringing hope and life to their communities through their daily work. They also highlight Denver Institute's programs and initiati…

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76. Developing a Redemptive Community - with Nelson Telemaco 29:39

4h ago29:39

29:39

Today on "The Generous Life" Brad Schmidt is joined once again by Nelson Telemaco (NCF South Florida Board Member, Proximity Works Founder, Amplify Co-Founder). Brad and Nelson discuss how Christian business leaders can get involved with Amplify and increase their redemptive influence. For more about Amplify visit us at www.ncfgiving.com/southflori…

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Jeremiah: God the Answerer 32:43

1d ago32:43

32:43

God promised Jeremiah that as Jeremiah called out to Him, so He would answer. God is omnisicient, omnipotent and omnipresent and yet He loves us and wants us to know Him more. In this Talk, we briefly look at how God responded to several people in the Bible and also took the initiative in calling out to various people. We need to spend time with Go…

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Investing capital with a greater purpose; With Deana Berg and Whitney Sewell 46:45

6d ago46:45

46:45

On this weeks Episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Deana Berg and Whitney Sewell from Life Bridge Capital for a great conversation about investing capital with a greater purpose and becoming part movement that changes lives—one investor, one family, and one child at a time. About Deana At Life Bridge, Deana’s focus is on creating and growing inve…

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75. Avoiding Spreadsheet Faith - an Amplify Conversation with Michael Brown of BrownBoxx 20:19

13h ago20:19

20:19

Today on The Generous Life, Brad Schmidt is joined by Michael Brown, founder of BrownBoxx and MEIA Mobile. Michael talks about his experience with the marginalized subcontractor community, what it means to have "Spreadsheet Faith", and how to avoid it. For more about Amplify all the other things going on at NCF South Florida, visit www.ncfgiving.co…

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Jeremiah: Listen and then absorb God's message 38:53

2d ago38:53

38:53

Jeremiah often gave a difficult message for the people of Judah to hear and then to act upon. Chapter 27 contains one of those. What, Nebuchadnezzar is God's servant (verse 6)? Let us too, remember that God often gives us a simple message. He is way beyond us in creativity, power and inspiration. Jesus came to save us from our sins. That message is…

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Asset-Based Giving Strategies; With Jeff Waldron 49:23

2d ago49:23

49:23

Continuing in our summer series, Eric and Laurie interview Jeff Waldron, a complex gift attorney with the National Christian Foundation (NCF). They discuss the power of asset-based giving and the various tools available for charitable giving. Jeff shares his personal journey of generosity and stewardship and how it led him to join NCF. They explore…

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74. Building Your Business, Building Your Ministry - An Amplify Conversation with Alexandra Baker of In the Kitchen with Alexandra 27:20

4d ago27:20

27:20

Today on The Generous Life, Brad Schmidt is joined by founder of In the Kitchen with Alexandra, Alexandra Baker! Alexandra shares how her heritage, personality, and business acumen have brought her and her business to the place it is today, and how they are looking to establish a redemptive culture in the future. For more information about In the K…

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Jeremiah: Abundant Sufficiency 32:11

21d ago32:11

32:11

We begin a new Series on the Old Testament Book of Jeremiah. He spoke around 622BC to 580BC. God called him to speak for Him in a very unstable world. The People of Judah were soon to go into exile due to their turning their backs on God. Like Jeremiah, God wants all of us to work with and for Him. Irrespective of our age, health or social standing…

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Investing with Purpose: Transformational Impact through Talanton 39:06

9d ago39:06

39:06

Welcome back to the Generosity Now podcast! As we continue our summer series, producer Jonathan Collier introduces international business leader John Halverson, a seasoned expert in investing, development, and strategy consulting. John shares his inspiring journey from working with Cargill and Land O'Lakes to leading impactful investments in East A…

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73. Your Life is a Special Occasion - An Amplify Conversation with Chris and Aijan Petkovich 28:32

11d ago28:32

28:32

Today on The Generous Life, Brad Schmidt is joined by founders of Chapanne, husband and wife Chris and Aijan Petkovich. They share how their love story lead to where they are as business founders and leaders, and how their business has been impacted by their experience through the Amplify business accelerator. For more information about Chapanne, y…

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Our spiritual responsibilities 24:17

13d ago24:17

24:17

In the UK, we are very fortunate in being able to easily and openly meet with other followers of Jesus. In the 10-40 Window (approximately 10 to 40 degrees north latitude), many Christians aren't permitted to do that. Many people don't even have a Bible in their primary language. Let us not forget our responsibilities include giving, going, praying…

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Faith-Driven Impact: with Tim Macready 35:00

16d ago35:00

35:00

Eric and Laurie are joined by Tim Macready for a conversation about faith-aligned investing. Tim shares his journey from managing a billion-dollar pension fund in Australia to establishing Brightlight in the US, aiming to bridge the gap between investors' values and their portfolios. We explore the challenges and rewards of integrating faith with f…

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Lower It Up S4E2 ft. Jus-Jay 19:09

22d ago19:09

19:09

Season 4 Episode 2 sees us talking to the inimitable Justin King aka Jus Jay, a man with his finger on the trigger of his destiny. Jus-Jay crafts all of the major hits for the Crop Over season since his smash hit ‘Sometime’ with Lead Pipe in 2019. He is back again for Crop Over 2024 with an amazing slew of tracks, pushing the boundaries of soca and…

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72. The Garden God Has Given Me - An Amplify Conversation with Jonathan Almanzar 24:47

18d ago24:47

24:47

Today on The Generous Life, Brad Schmidt is joined by friend, founder of Ring Leader, and Amplify alum Jonathan Almanzar. Together they talk about how Ring Leader is becoming a redemptive business, and how that business was impacted by Jonathan's experience through the Amplify business accelerator. For more information about Ring Leader, visit thei…

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Speak out about Godly values 35:41

20d ago35:41

35:41

Our nation has a wonderful Christian heritage over hundreds of years. We have a responsibility to speak out now for the Christian morals and beliefs that we value. We shouldn't leave that to other people to do. Our world is falling apart because people have turned their backs on God. Let's seek God and then take action. The script for the whole Ser…

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Helping Hands; With Shannon Hawkins Morris 20:25

23d ago20:25

20:25

On this weeks episode, we kick off or summer series highlighting some of our favorite episodes from season two. Eric and Laurie interview Shannon Hawkins Morris, Vice President of Helping Hands. They discuss the history and purpose of Helping Hands, a ministry that provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need. Shannon shares ex…

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71. Redeeming the Medical Tech Space - An Amplify Conversation with Delia Passi of MyCabinet 32:08

26d ago32:08

32:08

On today's podcast, Brad Schmidt sits down with MyCabinet founder and chair Delia Passi. MyCabinet provides access to pertinent medical information, and they operate as a redemptive business in the medical technology space. For more about Amplify all the other things going on at NCF South Florida, visit www.ncfgiving.com/southflorida/…

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Ingest and digest the very best 31:58

27d ago31:58

31:58

Haute cuisine is seen as wonderfully high-quality food. God has given us the Bible which tells us so much about His ways, His character and His love for all of humanity. It is truly life-changing and enriching food for our lives. God speaks to us as the ultimate creator, the preeminent communicator and transcendent in love. In this Talk we learn a …

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Season 2 Wrap up; Highlights from our favorite episodes. 49:20

1M ago49:20

49:20

In this episode, Eric and Laurie wrap up Season 2 of the Generosity Now podcast by highlighting some of their favorite episodes. They express gratitude for the podcast's global reach and encourage listeners to share their favorite episodes with others. The highlighted episodes include discussions on inheriting wealth, setting a financial finish lin…

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70. Why a Business Accelerator? with Nelson Telemaco and Charlee Tchividjian 22:47

1M ago22:47

22:47

Today on "The Generous Life" Brad Schmidt is joined by Charlee Tchividjian (Every Mother's Advocate) and Nelson Telemaco (Proximity Works, Amplify). Brad, Charlee, and Nelson discuss the startup world, and how Christian business leaders can make an impact by looking at their spheres of influence through a redemptive frame. For more about Amplify al…

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We are seen and loved by God 33:15

1M ago33:15

33:15

Guy, the regional representative of the Leprosy Mission, came and spoke about the work of the Mission, with particular regard to a hospital in India, where 600 people queue up each day in humid conditions to get a diagnosis and then help. God cares for me. God is living and active in us and around us. We’re strengthened by the Living Water. Both Ha…

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Using Business to Lift People Out of Poverty: With Musana 44:23

1M ago44:23

44:23

On this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Andrea and Haril Kazindra, co-founders of Musana, along with Sam Mitchell, a supporter of Musana. Andrea and Haril share their journey of starting an organization in Uganda to lift children out of poverty. They discuss the importance of using business to make a positive impact and the shift from tradit…

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69. Lovers and Friends - with Joey Foster of the Fresh Church 25:19

1M ago25:19

25:19

Today on The Generous Life, Eddie Copeland and David Rosa of Church united are joined once again by Joey Foster (The Fresh Church). They discuss Lovers and Friends, a book written by Joey and his wife Sonja, and how couples can navigate marriage and ministry. To get a copy of Joey and Sonja Foster's book, Lovers and Friends, visit https://joeyandso…

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Freedom 32:13

1M ago32:13

32:13

God's manifesto for all of mankind was that we should know freedom from sin and death. He came to earth to accomplish this. He has stated that the manifesto that we should adhere to, is to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). As we do these things we'll be showing the same freedom to others, that God has shown to us. Let's r…

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Kids and Generosity; with Josh and Kaitlin Saenz 40:53

1M ago40:53

40:53

In this episode, Eric and Laurie sit down with Josh and Kaitlin Saenz to discuss the importance of cultivating a lifestyle of generosity and whole-life stewardship with our children. Josh and Kaitlin share their journey from youth ministry to running a donor development organization, all while homeschooling their two boys. About Josh and Kaitlin Jo…

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68. Healthy Marriages, Healthy Leaders, Healthy Churches (With Joey Foster) 24:24

2M ago24:24

24:24

Today on The Generous Life, Eddie Copeland of Church United is joined by David Rosa (Church United) and Joey Foster (The Fresh Church) as they talk about a recent experience with a retreat put on Live the Life, that encouraged church leaders and their wives. Eddie, David, and Joey provide a unique experience on how pastors can benefit from healthy …

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Stories Jesus told: the persistent widow 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

In our last Talk in this Series, we think about what Jesus said about the persistent widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8). She didn't just want him to act on her behalf - she absolutely needed him to. God has intervened in humanity through Jesus's death on the cross. His intervention didn't just end there. As we pray, He will intervene in our l…

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Cultivating a Lifestyle of Generosity in Children: With Matt Bell 45:55

2M ago45:55

45:55

In this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by finance author and speaker, Matt Bell. Matt discusses the importance of teaching children about money and generosity. Matt shares his personal journey of financial struggles and how it led him to a saving relationship with Christ. They discuss practical skills for teaching kids about money, such as ear…

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67. Giving: An Excellent Adventure - featuring Elizabeth Brickman of The Caring Advisor Podcast 12:58

2M ago12:58

12:58

Today on The Generous Life, we get the pleasure of hearing from Elizabeth Brickman of The Caring Advisor podcast. Elizabeth is an author, a Certified Kingdom Advisor, and a member of our NCF South Florida Community. We hope that you enjoy hearing from this member of our South Florida community - be sure to check out her podcast The Caring Advisor w…

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Stories Jesus told: an unexpected answer 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

Jesus tells a Parable to His Disciples about an unmerciful servant in Matthew 18:21-35. His debt, that was totally impossible to pay, was cleared by his master. However, he didn't show kindness to a fellow servant who owed him considerably less. Peter and the rest of the Disciples learned about forgiveness through this and so do we! God often gives…

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Harnessing the power of the marketplace to achieve profound social impact; With Helen Hayes 46:56

2M ago46:56

46:56

In this conversation, Eric and Laurie, are joined by Helen Young Hayes, the founder and CEO of Activate Work. Helen shares her remarkable journey from being the daughter of Chinese immigrants to becoming a top portfolio manager and surviving the catastrophic United Flight 232 crash. She reveals the profound spiritual experiences that led her to ree…

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E11: Spiritual Care & Atttentiveness 36:09

2M ago36:09

36:09

[Part 2] Dr. Elizabeth Johnston Taylor unpacks her definition of spiritual care by sharing stories of discernment and learning in her work with patients and research. Publications by Dr. Taylor “Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a v…

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66. Generosity Strategies (with Michael Booth) 24:30

2M ago24:30

24:30

Today on The Generous Life, Laurie Farquhar (President of NCF South Florida), sits down with Michael Booth (Senior Gift Planner at NCF) to discuss strategies for increasing generosity, through different giving methods that we make use of here at National Christian Foundation of South Florida. For more information about how you can get involved here…

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Stories Jesus told: Foundations 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

We look at the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-27 and Luke 6:46-49) in this Talk. Will we choose to obey what God says as the foundation in our lives or will rebel, defy or disregard God and His commands? Just like practising to learn a piece of music on an instrument, so we need to practice our obedience towards God. Sometim…

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Understanding Charitable Gift Annuities: With George Duffin 40:40

2M ago40:40

40:40

In this conversation, Eric and Laurie are joined by George Duffin, the Director of Charitable Gift Annuity Services at the National Christian Foundation (NCF). They discuss the concept of charitable gift annuities and how they can be a valuable tool for individuals and organizations in their giving strategies. George explains that a charitable gift…

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65. Investing in the Kingdom of God 23:14

2M ago23:14

23:14

Today on The Generous Life, we are looking back at one of our earliest episodes, where Stephan Tchividjian and Laurie Farquhar sat down and discussed what we mean when we talk about Invest. For more information about all we have going on here at NCF South Florida, visit www.ncfgiving.com/southflorida/…

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Stories Jesus told: receive God's seed 17:07

3M ago17:07

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Considering what Jesus said in Mark 4:1-20, we are reminded that God plants seed in our lives. We need to personally cultivate the soil of our lives. God's Word won't return to Him void. Sit close to Jesus! You can read the script for the whole Service here.By Jonathan van der Toorn

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Working from the Inside Out; With Jeff Haanen 34:13

2M ago34:13

34:13

On this episode, Eric and Laurie sit down with Jeff Haanen, founder of the Denver Institute for Faith and Work, about the holistic message of generosity.They discuss the unintended consequences of a stewardship mentality, the importance of receiving God's generosity, and how generosity can be expressed through work and investing. Jeff emphasizes th…

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E10: Spiritual Care & Respect 34:47

3M ago34:47

34:47

[Part 1] Dr. Elizabeth Johnston Taylor shares how she got her start in researching and teaching spiritual care in nursing. Publications by Dr. Taylor Other authors mentioned in the podcast - Gerald and Betty Winslow - Barb Pesut - Rick Sawatsky Contact Us ncf@intervarsity.org or fill out our Contact Form Groups Nurses: Join a group | Students: Join…

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64. Sacrificing So that the World Wins (An Amplify Conversation with Nelson Telemaco) 30:02

3M ago30:02

30:02

Today on The Generous Life, Brad Schmidt (Director of Equip, NCF South Florida) sits down with Nelson Telemaco (Proximity Works and Amplify) to talk about the Redemptive Frame, and how Amplify is empowering business leaders to lead Redemptive businesses in South Florida. For more information about our upcoming Amplify event, visit www.ncfgiving.com…

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Stories Jesus told: Listen to our Shepherd 26:50

3M ago26:50

26:50

We first hear a short statement about our good friend Margaret who had died on the Wednesday before this Service. This Talk is based on John 10:1-18. Jesus talked in ways that made people sit up and listen. He had authority, but His delivery was also different from the other teachers around Him. Sheep are clever and recognise many voices. A sheepfo…

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Aligning Investments with Values: With Jeff Shafer 50:46

3M ago50:46

50:46

In this episode, Eric and Laurie interview Jeff Shafer, CEO and co-founder of Common Good Capital. They discuss impact investing and how aligning investments with values can make a positive impact on people's lives. Jeff shares his personal journey and how a back surgery and subsequent crisis led him to shift his focus to impact investing. He expla…

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63. The Future is Latino! A Conversation with Bryce Manderfield of Soluciones Movimiento 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

Today on The Generous Life, Eddie Copeland hosts a Unite discussion with Bryce Manderfield of Soluciones Movimiento. They talk about the future of the Latino Church, the church in South Florida, and the church around the globe. For more information about Soluciones Movimiento, visit https://solucionesmovimiento.com For more information about Church…

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Stories Jesus told: New wine in old wineskins 28:40

3M ago28:40

28:40

This Parable is told in all the Synoptic Gospels, at Matthew 9:16,16, Mark 2:21,22 and Luke 5:33-39. God has given us all an Invitation to come to Him. How do we make sure that our regular activities and current ideas don't get in the way of what God wants to say to us and do with us? We can't pick and mix with a bit of God and a bit of us in our l…

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The Power of Complex Asset Gifting: Increasing Charitable Impact with Pete Gazlay 51:56

3M ago51:56

51:56

On this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Pete Gazlay. Pete shares his journey of faith, entrepreneurship, and generosity. He grew up in a middle-class family and came to know Jesus at the age of 17. Pete and his wife Linda started a commercial cleaning business called Total Facility Care, which grew over the years. In 2020, they went through …

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62. Dreaming and Scheming for the Advancement of the Kingdom (with Eddie Copeland and David Rosa) 31:54

3M ago31:54

31:54

Today Today on the Generous Life, Eddie Copeland talks with David Rosa about all things Church United in South Florida, and how Church United is looking to support churches of all sizes in our region of South Florida. For more information about Church United and all things Soul Care in South Florida, visit https://churchunitedfl.com/ If you are int…

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Stories Jesus told: What's the cost? 30:46

4M ago30:46

30:46

When Jesus spoke in Parables, He was helping us to remember what He was saying so that we could ultimately change as a result of what He was speaking about. The possibility of not understanding what Jesus was saying in His mini-stories in Luke 14:25-33 is small. He is telling us that we need to give everything we have and are to Him. How will we li…

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Being Part of God's Story Through Generosity; With Cody and Kealan Hobelmann 48:07

3M ago48:07

48:07

On this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Cody and Kealan Hobelmann. They discuss the concept of setting a financial finish line and the impact it can have on one's life. They share their personal stories of faith, generosity, and stewardship, and how these principles have shaped their financial decisions. The conversation also touches on the …

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61. I Think We're Just Getting Started - Discussing Soul Care with Brian Brookins 33:52

4M ago33:52

33:52

Today on the Generous Life, Eddie Copeland talks with Brian Brookins, pastor of Riverside Church in North Lauderdale, FL. Together they discuss what Soul Care is, why Soul Care is important, and how NCF and Church United are partnering to encourage pastors in our region to prioritize caring for their own souls. For more information about Church Uni…

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