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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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  • Madison Illges, Executive Director of Mite, on the Importance of Celebration in Giving (Ep. 156)

    Madison Illges, Executive Director of Mite, on the Importance of Celebration in Giving (Ep. 156)
    Sep 15 2025
    Madison Illges, Executive Director of Mite, was brought up in a large family that modeled a heart of generosity. Before Madison was even born, her father experienced a simple but life-changing moment of joy in giving—a spark that would one day grow into a vision for helping others celebrate generosity in community. That vision became reality in 2016 when Mite was launched with a mission to make giving better. Mite is a giving fund that helps donors connect with trusted global projects while removing the guesswork that so often makes giving complicated. Their team researches and vets development projects around the world—spanning education, health, child development, disaster relief, and more—so that givers can confidently support causes they’re passionate about. And as those projects are completed, Mite goes the extra mile to bring the stories home, showing donors how their generosity has impacted real people and communities in more than 25 countries. Madison stepped in as executive director at a young age and for nearly a decade she has seen God use technology, creativity, and faithful obedience to multiply impact and remind us that generosity is ultimately a celebration of what He is doing around the world. Major Topics Include: The Watermelon Party StoryHow advancing technology brings donors to the field The impact of the widow’s mite story on Madison’s lifeA deep dive into the vetting and reporting processHow Mite discovers healthy organizations to partner with Analyzing an organization’s theory of changeThe beauty of community in generosityCelebrating God in generosity QUOTES TO REMEMBER “Generosity loosens greed, provides an opportunity to cultivate joy, and aligns us with God’s Kingdom values.”“Jesus made note of what the widow gave. And it had nothing to do with how much the widow was dropping in, but it had everything to do with where her heart was in her giving.”“There are thousands of fantastic organizations out there that just need financial backing and a cheerleader to come alongside them and help their mission succeed. So we didn’t feel the need to reinvent the wheel.”“Project at Mite isn’t considered completed until it’s been filmed.”“People have different passion areas which may change with the season they’re in, so people can generally find a Mite project that interests them now and in the future when their interests shift.”“Mite is doing our best to build community within what we do, but I have also seen as I visit our donors that they are building little pockets of community on their own with what their doing, and Mite just happens to be one of the vehicles they’re using.”“Generosity is an opportunity to celebrate with God in the work He’s doing on Earth.”“We know that if you start being generous when you have little, you’re highly likely to be generous when you have much.”“What we are after is what Jesus was after with the widow—we’re after the heart in generosity, not the amount that they’re giving.”“Don’t wait to arrive. Give now and watch what God can do with your giving.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW MiteThe Pursuit of God by A.W. TozerImpact AfricaThe Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan HeathJourney to Generosity (JoG) with Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounder, Todd Harper and CEO, April Chapman)Simple Charity (see our interview with CEO Brian Grasso here)Gospel Patrons (see our interview with founder John Rinehart)The Finish Line Community Facebook GroupThe Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Mark 12:41-44 | The Widow’s Offering Matthew 6:21 | Treasure from Your Heart For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. John 3:16 | God, The Ultimate Giver “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 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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    51 min
  • Mike Perez, Financial Advisor and Author, on the 5 Pillars of Finishing the Race Strong (Ep. 155)

    Mike Perez, Financial Advisor and Author, on the 5 Pillars of Finishing the Race Strong (Ep. 155)
    Sep 8 2025
    Mike Perez, a seasoned financial advisor and author of Faith and Finances, didn’t start his career thinking about generosity or Kingdom impact. He began in accounting, building a solid professional foundation, but deep down, something felt incomplete—both professionally and spiritually. A series of God-ordained encounters drew Mike into the world of financial advising and, more importantly, into a place of full surrender to Christ. From that point on, his question became: What would it look like to truly live out my faith through my finances? Over the last 33 years, that question has shaped Mike’s entire career. Today, he carries a special passion for helping those in or near retirement “finish their race strong” by aligning their financial plans with their spiritual calling. In Faith and Finances, Mike distills decades of wisdom to help believers embrace biblical principles for financial success and radical generosity. Along the way, he offers profound insights on discovering your personal calling, setting a financial finish line that frees you to give boldly, stewarding your time and resources with eternal purpose, and building a legacy that outlives you and points others to Christ. Major Topics Include: Mike’s journey through living out is faith in his financesLearning generosity and stewardship in communityThe importance of heart change on the stewardship journey What does it mean to finish well?The five pillars of a faith-driven retirementImportant conversations about legacyAdvice for doing legacy well as a follower of ChristEstate mapping with familiesTips for experiencing heart changeThree steps of a Journey of Generosity experiencePractical tips for setting a finish lineLiving out calling beyond the working years Encouragement to keep growing and stretching in faith and generosity QUOTES TO REMEMBER “Our industry is all about people getting the money thing right, and I think that’s fine and good. But I think what’s more important is getting the life thing right, especially in the second half of life.”“Ephesians 2:10 says that you were designed for good works, it doesn’t say that all bets are off once you’re retired. You’re meant to do good works until the end.”“We shouldn’t be asking God, ‘How much should I give?’ but rather ‘How much should I keep?’”“Does it take more faith to give while you’re here or after you’re gone?”“I don’t think the journey ever ends because God’s always working on our hearts.”“Giving breaks the power of money.”“Your best days can be ahead of you!”“Just take your next step with Jesus.”“Generosity is a muscle. The more you work it out, the stronger it becomes.”“God just wants to know that He can use you.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Faith and Finances by Michael PerezThe ABC’s of Financial Freedom by Barry L. Cameron National Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills)Kingdom Advisors (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue)Journey to Generosity (JoG) with Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounder, Todd Harper and CEO, April Chapman)Christian Franchise Advisor Network (CFAN) with Ameriprise FinancialRonald Blue and Co., CPA (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue)Eternal Perspective Ministries (see our interview with founder, Randy Alcorn)Fields of Gold by Andy StanleyThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyDecade By Decade by Bobb BiehlThe Finish Line Community Facebook GroupThe Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Proverbs 27: 17 | Sharpened by Community Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Psalm 24:1 | God Owns It All The earth is the Lord‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, Ephesians 2:10 | Created for Good Works For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Matthew 6:20 | Treasure in Heaven but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 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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    53 min
  • David Reeves, CEO of Unfolding Word, on Locally-Driven Bible Translation Through Church Collaboration (Ep. 154)

    David Reeves, CEO of Unfolding Word, on Locally-Driven Bible Translation Through Church Collaboration (Ep. 154)
    Sep 1 2025
    David Reeves once believed his role in missions was to give generously to the ministries he knew. But after a moment of full surrender as a young man, God redirected his path toward a life of hands-on impact that would ripple across missions, Bible translation, and church planting worldwide. Starting out with an electrical engineering degree, David first served in tech support for a missionary aviation organization—work that eventually led him to leadership as general manager and later president. Today, he serves as the President and CEO of unfoldingWord, where he is pioneering a church-centered approach to Bible translation. With more than 40 years of international leadership experience across cultures and sectors, David offers a rare perspective on how God weaves together innovation, missions, and radical generosity. Under his leadership, unfoldingWord is equipping local churches to translate Scripture into their own languages using open-source tools—shifting Bible translation from centralized projects to sustainable, grassroots movements led by the global Church. Major Topics Include: Using business as a means to access Scripture and the gospel in challenging placesThe providential story of Unfolding WordMaking the local church the hero of the storyThe seven key ideas of the Church-centric Bible translation modelTurbo-charging church planting movements with Bible translationWhy having Scripture in someone’s heart language is importantUnfolding Word’s impact on the Bible translation ecosystemThe benefits of the Creative Commons licensing model Increasing Scripture engagement Difficult lessons in trusting God QUOTES TO REMEMBER “From Pentecost to Revelation, the entire narrative is about the church.”“How do we make the local church the hero of the story?”“If we ever hope to finish the Great Commission in our lifetime, we have to stand on the centrality of the Church.”“The Church operates in a healthy form as a complex network.”“Persecution often creates unity movements. People don’t care what your denomination or your background is. If you’re in the midst of persecution, you’re a loved and welcomed bother or sister in Christ.”“The most effective way to share the gospel is in the heart language.”“The heart language of a community is the language of weddings and funerals.”“Bible translation’s proper place belongs to the Church as a tool for discipleship and church planting.”“Our passion is to empower modern-day ‘Pauls’ and church planters to help them to complete the Great Commission.”“There is no Scripture engagement problem. It’s integral to church-centric Bible translation.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Unfolding WordWycliffe Bible Translators (see our interview with CEO John Chesnut)Loving the Church, Blessing the Nations by George Miley2414 NetworkBiblicaOpen Bible StoriesWhat Happens When Christians and Muslims Translate Scripture Side by Side (Christianity Today)Every Tribe, Every Nation and IllumiNations Bible Translation Alliance (see our interview with Todd Peterson or John Chesnut)Letting Go – UnfoldingWord’s publication on licensingThe Finish Line Community Facebook GroupThe Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Revelation 7:9 | A Great Multitude from Every Nation After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 2 Timothy 2:2 | Teaching Teachers and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 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 10 min
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