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The Finish Line Podcast

The Finish Line Podcast

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 Kealan, a surgeon, and Cody, a financial advisor, discuss the intersection of faith, generosity, and personal finance. They’re joined by a variety of guests, including pastors, financial advisors, radically generous givers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and nonprofit leaders to explore one central question: How do we best steward God’s wealth? On The Finish Line Podcast, you’ll hear challenging and inspirational stories of tremendous generosity. You’ll also learn from experts in multiple fields about topics like setting a financial finish line, giving efficiently and effectively, and teaching generosity to your children. More than anything, though, you’ll see how God is constantly at work redeeming the world He created and loves. Visit the website at www.finishlinepledge.com to learn more.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Christianisme Pastorale et évangélisme Spiritualité Économie
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  • Stan Reiff, Nonprofit Consultant at CapinCrouse, on God’s Provision in the Life of Faith (Ep. 145)

    Stan Reiff, Nonprofit Consultant at CapinCrouse, on God’s Provision in the Life of Faith (Ep. 145)
    Jun 30 2025
    Stan Reiff, CPA and nonprofit consultant at CapinCrouse, has seen the faithfulness of God in difficult circumstances firsthand. Stan was born on the mission field, and in his early twenties, he and his wife felt called to missions like the generations before him. But Stan soon realized that the life of ministry that he was called to would look nothing like the life he had imagined. After many years of traumatic and costly circumstances, Stan was led on a journey that would take him from missionary to teacher to CPA and from Alaska to Atlanta where God would use his missions experience and accounting background to serve many nonprofits. At CapinCrouse, Stan helps faith-based nonprofits strengthen their governance, strategy, and operations, and his mission-field experience provides a deep personal understanding of ministry challenges to his consulting work. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Crown Financial Ministries and now draws on over 35 years of experience to help organizations thrive with integrity and purpose. Stan is also passionate about leading his family in a legacy of generosity, Kingdom work, and entrepreneurship, and he is full of practical wisdom to guide people into doing the same in their own families. Major topics include: Stan’s remarkable backstory of faith and missions work in AlaskaNavigating traumatic events and a crisis of faithPivoting into bivocational ministry Becoming CPA through Alaska Game and FishVolunteering as budget coaches and seminar instructors with CrownBecame chief financial officer at Crown Financial after 20 years volunteeringEstablishing rhythms and protocols for executive sabbaticals Helping CFM transition from radio to sharing principle world wideStory of coming to work for CapinCrouse Personal takeaways from leaders in the generosity spaceTheir family’s journey to a financial finish lineEquipping kids and grandkids for generosity Developing family core valuesTheir “family legacy experiment”What to look for in an organization as a donor QUOTES TO REMEMBER “If I can’t be on the front lines of ministry in a remote setting, then I will be part of the supply chain, and I will do the best I possibly can to help those who can go and are willing to go to have the best administrative support possible.”“In many ways, I had to give up my passion to be a full time missionary and that was really difficult spiritually. But I came to understand that God had chosen to give us a child with disabilities, and that became my primary ministry.” “I love that I get to continue to marry my passion for missions, for ministry, along with the accounting experiences that God’s given me, and I get to live the dream in an ongoing fashion.”“For me, the real learning came when I understood that God owns it all, not just the ten percent.”“Money really isn’t a big deal. You can lose all your money in a day, and you can get it all back in a day.”“Money is never the issue, it’s just an indicator of where the heart is.”“It’s one thing to have a legacy of faith that’s generations long, but it’s also exciting to be in that first or second generation. It comes back to our first guiding principle, that faith has to be personal and it has to be yours, not some family member’s that’s preceded you.”“Kingdom expands when you have more followers of Jesus who are committed to following Him in business, ministry or a combination. But it takes all of us working together to make sure the next generation is equally as passionate, committed, and engaged in Kingdom work.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW CapinCrouseInjoy Stewardship SolutionsCrown Financial MinistriesNational Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills)Ronald Blue and Co., CPA (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue)The Finish Line Community Facebook GroupThe Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Philippians 4:12-13 | The Secret of Being Content I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.
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    1 h et 11 min
  • Jennifer Holloran, President & CEO of the American Bible Society, on the Life-Changing Power of the Bible to Heal Communities (Ep. 144)

    Jennifer Holloran, President & CEO of the American Bible Society, on the Life-Changing Power of the Bible to Heal Communities (Ep. 144)
    Jun 23 2025
    Jennifer Holloran, President and CEO of the American Bible Society, is an avid lover of Scripture and an expert in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and innovation. Jennifer was raised in a Christian home with lots of exposure to the Word, but it was in college that she learned to approach Scripture as a source of grace instead of condemnation. Jennifer’s career took an unexpected turn after college when God led her to combine her professional skills and love for the Scriptures at Wycliffe Bible Translators. She spent over twenty years there, starting as a typist and eventually becoming Chief Operating Officer before taking over as CEO of the American Bible Society. The American Bible Society has a rich history dating back to 1816, and is involved in nearly every aspect of Bible work, from translation to global distribution to engagement and advocacy. Jennifer has an amazing perspective on the power of God’s Word, how it is moving in the world today, and how the Church can help people everywhere be transformed as they get more engaged with the Scriptures. Major Topics Include: Jennifer’s faith and career journeyHow she fell in love with ScriptureHer surprise introduction to Bible translation through WycliffeLeadership principles in unexpected Bible storiesHow God prepared her for work at American Bible SocietyAn overview of American Bible Society’s 209 year historyHelping people engage in the Scriptures ABS’s framework of access, engagement, and advocacyVarious aspects of Scripture accessTheir “end-to-end” process—a multimodal approach to Bible access and engagementThe story and heart behind the ABS Trauma Healing Institute Helping people overcome barriers to ScriptureFinding solutions to inspire younger generations to engage with ScriptureAI as a tool for Bible engagementHow to move from Bible engagement to advocacyCreativity in Bible distribution in hard-to-reach placesEffectiveness of a collective impact alliance in reaching Bible distribution goals QUOTES TO REMEMBER “It wasn’t long after I finished college that God brought me to Wycliffe Bible Translators, and that opened up a whole world of understanding Scripture in a completely new way.”“I found that the more that I began to dig into Scripture, the more there was to discover.”“We want to move people from that place of just having access to the Bible and have them step into engagement, and that starts with curiosity.”“Today, we at the American Bible Society still get to be involved in translation and distribution, but we’re looking at the whole Scripture engagement journey and how we can come alongside the Church to support the ministry of helping people to take the next step with Scripture.”“We need to understand where Gen Z and Gen Alpha are coming from and what speaks to them as unique groups with unique values, preferences, and barriers that might keep them from Scripture. Then we can work together with the Church to help co-create solutions to reach that generation.”“There’s something amazing about having the Bible as a foundation that we can come together and have conversation around and learn from one another across faith traditions.”“Our vision is ‘God’s Word transforming all people.’ That’s what I want to see happening, and I think the more we can get the Church engaged and we can work together on this, I believe that it’s possible.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Julie Wilson, President of Women Doing Well (see our past interview here)American Bible SocietyWycliffe Bible Translators (see our interview with CEO John Chesnut)The Digital Bible LibraryAudio Video Translation ToolJesus Film Project (see our interview with Executive Director Josh Newell)LUMO Project FilmsFaith Comes by Hearing (see our interview with VP Morgan Jackson)Talking Bibles InternationalTrauma Healing InstituteIllumiNations Bible Translation Alliance (see our interview with Todd Peterson or John Chesnut)ETEN Innovation LabThe Finish Line Community Facebook GroupThe Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Matthew 13:1-23 | Parable of the Sower WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Laura Gish, VP for Prayer and Advancement at Mission Mutual, on the Synergy of Collective Impact Alliances (Ep. 143)

    Laura Gish, VP for Prayer and Advancement at Mission Mutual, on the Synergy of Collective Impact Alliances (Ep. 143)
    Jun 16 2025
    Laura Gish, VP for Prayer and Advancement at Mission Mutual, is a prayer leader and mobilizer of givers and intercessors in collective impact spaces. Laura was raised in a faith-filled home and felt an exceptional call to prayer and the Bible in her early teens. Through her father’s job, Laura was deeply connected to the Bible translation space from a young age and was able to witness the evolution of the illumiNations impact alliance to what it is today. In her early career, Laura served at Seed Company where she helped to spearhead a prayer movement which saw huge breakthroughs in the field and in funding. That experience led her to Mission Mutual which serves as a backbone for multiple impact alliances in a variety of impact spaces. She has an incredible perspective on being founded and rooted in prayer, personally and as an organization, and the necessity of collaboration in the Great Commission arena. You won’t want to miss all she had to share! Major topics include: Laura’s early life, faith background, and early careerThe story of Seed Company’s donor funded prayer programLaura’s favorite outcomes from the prayer programHelping organizations develop a foundation of prayerThe unique power of a collective impact allianceKey characteristics of a collective impact frameworkThe story and vision of Mission MutualDifferences between a giving fund and an impact allianceWhat is a backbone service provider?Multiplying ROI in the Kingdom through collaboration Why collaboration matters to donorsBest practices for an alliance Structuring a practice of prayer as the center point of alliance cultureRaising up nearly 350,000 intercessors in the ETEN collective impact allianceNext steps for a giver to move toward an impact allianceWhat’s happening beyond Bible translationCreating a community giving circle QUOTES TO REMEMBER “When God says go, you just go.”“As we give to something, our heart expands. And as we pray for something, it grows our heart to want to give.”“Prayer is not just a strategy. It is the strategy.”“Prayer is the catalyst for intimacy with God.”“Look at what God can do when we put aside our individual logos and agendas, and we pursue the collective power of what partnership can be when it’s united under a vision God has given His people to pursue and it’s rooted in prayer.” “Generosity begets generosity.”“When we yoke together in unity, the collective impact capacity isn’t just doubled, it’s exponentially expanded.”“Prayer is one of the most generous things we can offer.”“God changes our hearts when we pray.”“Be a faithful steward of the brokenness that God has planted inside of you.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Mission Mutual Seed Company (see our interview with CEO, Davis Powell)IllumiNations Bible Translation Alliance (see our interview with Todd Peterson or John Chesnut)Every Tribe Every Nation (ETEN)ACHIEVE (A Church in Every Village Everywhere)Close the Bible GapThe Finish Line Community Facebook GroupThe Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Psalm 127:1a | The Lord Builds the House Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. John 17:21 | Oneness in the Church that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Isaiah 60:3 | Drawn to Your Light And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Ecclesiastes 4:12b | Strength in Unity a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Mark 16:15 | The Great Commission And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.
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    1 h et 17 min

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