The Generosity NOW Podcast

The ministry of business: A conversation with Chad Roach

On todays episode, Eric and Laurie sit down with kingdom serial entrepreneur Chad Roach for a great conversation about business, Kingdom economics, and the ministry of business.
 
About Chad
Homeschooled his entire life, Chad graduated at the age of 16. For his higher education, Chad studied at Oak Brook College of Law and was mentored for six years by Kevin Swanson – Director of Generations with Vision and host of Generations Radio. Chad started his first sales business at the age of 17. Since then, Chad has started multiple companies in various fields including credit card processing, pre-paid payment cards, venture capital, precious metals and asset investments. Now at the age of 35, Chad makes a full-time income from his businesses and continues to spend much of his free time working and learning in ministry and church.
Connect with Chad
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadroach/
 
 

Not tax efficient but fun and needed generosity

On todays episode, Eric and Laurie wrap up part three in our What Is series with a deep dive into Non Receiptable Giving and the creative ways we can be generous with what we have and bless those around us.
 
Resources Mentioned
https://www.ncfgiving.com/stories/23-simple-ways-to-be-generous-this-summer/
https://www.ncfgiving.com/rockymountains/a-lesson-in-practical-generosity-what-he-can-do-with-unexpected-delays/

What is: Whole LIFE Stewardship?

On today's episode and part two in our What Is mini series, Eric and Laurie dive into the topic of Whole LIFE Stewardship, it's importance as a mandate, and the privilege that comes with stewarding everything we have as uniquely created image bearers of Christ.
 
Resources Mentioned
https://tifwe.org/resource/whole-life-stewardship-the-call-to-greatness/
 
 

What is: Impacting Investing?

Have you ever heard a term used to explain something and you just don't fully get what it means? When it comes to finances, investing, and giving, you may find yourself confused over some of the terminology but we have you covered! 
On this episode, we're kicking off a three part mini series where we'll be answering some key questions like "what is impact investing?" "What is whole-life stewardship?" And "What is non traditional Giving?" 
These are shorter episodes and our hope is that each one will better equip you to make a positive kingdom impact with your resources. 
 
Resources mentioned 
Faith Driven Investor - https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/
Faith Driven Marketplace - https://www.faithdriveninvestor.org/marketplace
Impact Foundation - https://www.impactfoundation.org/
Talanton https://www.talantonllc.com/
Lion’s Den DFW - https://www.thelionsdendfw.org/
Eventide Investments: https://www.eventideinvestments.com/
Sovereigns Capital https://sovereignscapital.com/
CrossMark Global https://www.crossmarkglobal.com/
Masada Creamry https://www.masakafarms.com/
 

The intersection of wealth and contentment: A conversation with Rachel McDonough

On this episode, Eric and Laurie sit down with author, speaker, and wealth advisor, Rachel McDonough for a discussion on the topic of wealth management and the redemptive potential of investing. This is a much needed conversation that is often misunderstood when it comes to kingdom investing. 
About Rachel
 
Rachel McDonough, CFP®, CKA®, RICP® is a Wealth Advisor with Wealth Squared, a team of EverSource Wealth Advisors, and the Founder of Wealthfluence, a consulting firm focused on Faith-Driven Investing. Motivated to help Christian investors see the relational nature of investing and its redemptive potential, Rachel is a frequent speaker and a published author on the topic. 
In 2022, Rachel received the Larry Burkett Award, presented through Kingdom Advisors, for exhibiting Christian character in its most complete sense, unparalleled professional competency, and integration of biblical wisdom into all advice and counsel.
Outside of work, she is a worship leader, and (part-time) homeschooling mama. If you’re wondering how she does it all, she’ll tell you, “Imperfectly…and with a lot of help.”
 
Resources 
Wealth Management website – www.wealthsq.com
True Treasure – Giving, Saving & Spending According to Your Calling 
Investing & Faith – The Impact of Faith-Based Investing
Connect with Rachel
Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-mcdonough
rmcdonough@wealthsq.com
www.Wealthsq.com
Book: True Treasure by Rachel McDonough
Investing and Faith by Steve French with contributions by Rachel McDonough 
https://makeyourmoneycount.com/true-treasure/
Mentioned resource: https://inspireinsight.com/
 

The C12 Group: A conversation with President and CEO Mike Sharrow

On today's episode, Eric and Laurie Sit down with Mike Sharrow, President of the C12 Group for a great conversation about the C12 Group and why they do what they do. This is a GREAT conversation that closes out our recent series of live interviews from the recent C12 Conference. 
 
About Mike
Mike grew up in Alaska and met his wife (Jacqui) while in college at Trinity International University (TIU) in Chicago where they married in 2002. They have 2 daughters, Elayna and Sophia.
Mike graduated from TIU with a degree in marketing, did graduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) in theology, Loyola Graduate School of Business in project management, and is an ordained pastor. Mike is passionate about discipleship, Gospel-driven collaborations, foster care, and integrated missional strategies. He believes The C12 Group represents a breathtaking platform to see leaders, families, businesses, communities and eventually nations flourish through ongoing transformation in Christ.
Connect with Mike
Website: https://www.joinc12.com

Live from C12: Part 2 with Luke Roush and Steve Verleye

On today's episode, We're continuing with our series from the recent C12 Current Conference. Eric and Laurie each share their takeaways from our interviews with Luke Roush and John Verleye
 
About Luke Roush
Luke co-founded Sovereign’s Capital in 2012, and is a Managing Partner in the firm. While living in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta from 2013-2016, he opened the fund’s operations in Southeast Asia. Luke is primarily focused on the fund’s healthcare and consumer product investments. Prior to Sovereign’s Capital, Luke had twelve years of experience in global commercialization and business development at both venture-backed and Fortune 500 companies. His areas of industry experience include medical devices, biotechnology, and consumer products. He also co-founded 410 Medical, a device company focused on pediatric trauma, in 2012. Luke graduated summa cum laude from Duke University and later earned his MBA from The Fuqua School of Business. 
He served as a Board Member with TROSA from 2011-2014, and as Board Vice-Chair with Ten Thousand Villages from 2007-2016. He also co-founded Inklings fellowship groups in Jakarta and Singapore, while living in the region.
Luke resides in San Jose, California with his wife, Brooke, and their three children. They are active members of Echo.Church in San Jose. 
 
About Steve Verleye
As Chief Operating Officer, Steve handles strategy implementation, business and operations for the ministry. Prior to the Colson Center, Steve spent 34 years in the technology industry working for Intel Corporation (INTC), Sequent Computer Systems (SQNT), RadiSys Corporation (RSYS) and then as President and CEO of Applied Microsystems (APMC) and Chief Administrative Officer of Coinstar/Redbox (CSTR). He studied under Chuck Colson as a member of the Colson Fellows program.
Steve and Marianne have been married since 1977 and have two children and three grandchildren. They live in Austin and are members of Austin Christian Fellowship. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in electrical engineering.
 
Connect with Luke:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-roush-0a0b694/
lroush@sovereignscapital.com
Connect with Steve:
sjverleye@colsoncenter.org 

Live from C12: Part 1 with Jon Porter and Caleb Breakey

On this weeks episode we're kicking off a two part mini series featuring a number of great interviews Eric captured while attending the recent C12 Conference. Eric and Laurie offer key takeaways and practical reflections from each interview. 
 
About Jon Porter
Jon's calling exists at the intersection of profit and purpose. He is a values-driven leader, finance professional, and founder of two successful operating companies including a majority-Deaf business headquartered in Rwanda. Jon is also the founder of Waymaker & Company, an investment firm that seeks to preserve and advance businesses that matter. Waymaker buys companies from retiring business owners who want their people, values and culture to be faithfully stewarded into the future.
 
Resources
https://www.waymakerandco.com/
https://www.masakafarms.com/
Waymaker & Company Overview.pdf
Maska Creamery: Deaf Employment in Rwanda
Moments of Impact:  Jon Porter's Story with Masaka Creamery
 
About Caleb Breakey
Caleb Breakey is the founder and CEO of Renown Publishing, an elite team of publishing professionals devoted to revolutionizing wealth transfer by focusing on values—not just valuables. Through the power of storytelling, he helps high-impact families document their story, capture their values, and cultivate familial harmony. His moonshot objective is to empower the next generation of inheritors with a strong sense of identity and purpose, inspiring virtuous acts that leverage trillions for human flourishing. The words Caleb longs to hear at the end of his life were penned hundreds of years before his birth in Numbers 14:24: “But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit in him and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land.” He lives in Bellingham (Washington State) with his wife of 15 years, Brittney, and enjoys visits from three mischievous mini huskies and a smiley Shiba Inu.
 
Resources:
Renown Publishing,
https://pitch.com/v/Generosity-Now-vmdnr2
https://www.renownpublishing.com/begin