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Idle Treasure: a Christian response to the wealth sitting in donor advised funds

Idle Treasure: a Christian response to the wealth sitting in donor advised funds

De: Courtney Markley
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There are billions of dollars accumulating in donor advised funds and we are here to ask the question, is this okay?


Some Christians say everything is fine; the system is working as it should. Others say this is a major problem.


Hosted by financial counselor, Courtney Markley, this mini-series will take you through a narrative journey to explore what really lies beneath this number.

But this story isn’t just about donor advised funds; it is about each of us and the elephant in the room: Christians give less today than during the Great Depression. It’s simply become normal in our culture for God’s people not to live generously.


Could our lack of giving be a sign that something greater is going on?

Throughout the journey we will hear from industry experts, ministry leaders, entrepreneurs, and biblical scholars. We’ll be joined by John Rinehart, Randy Alcorn, Ronald Blue, Peter Greer, and Craig Blomberg – just to name a few.


We'll explore the challenges people face when giving to charity, the obstacles of passing down generational wealth, and the vulnerable reasons we often keep money to ourselves.


The goal of this podcast is not to convince you to give more money away.


This is an invitation into a gentle discussion about giving, discipleship to Christ, and our idle treasure.

© 2026 Idle Treasure: a Christian response to the wealth sitting in donor advised funds
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Episodios
  • Bonus Episode with Dr. Craig Blomberg
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode we pause our Idol Treasure series to sit down with Dr. Craig Blomberg. Craig joins Courtney to dive deeper into many of the topics covered so far. There are strong cultural and spiritual factors that influence our behavior with money, so as we continue to learn why wealth is accumulating in DAFs, Craig brings a strong biblical perspective to expand on the purpose of wealth, the roles our society plays in our understanding of stewardship, and we’ll explore many questions like:

    • How much do I have to give for it to be considered generous?
    • How does scripture balance the goodness of wealth with the potential dangers of it?
    • Why aren’t more pastors preaching about money?


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    Idle Treasure is sponsored by the Center for Financial Discipleship.

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    41 m
  • The Siren Call of Wealth
    Mar 3 2026

    What if our most “responsible” money moves are quietly discipling us away from Jesus?

    Joined by guests John Rinehart, CEO of Gospel Patrons, and Leo Sabo, president of the Christian Stewardship Network, we peel back the layers of conventional wisdom to reveal how fear, control, and comparison often masquerade as stewardship—and why scripture calls us to a radically different way with wealth.

    We also examine donor advised funds, the temptations of control and social capital, and the subtle ways both givers and fundraisers can drift from mission. The thread through it all is an invitation: let money become a mirror of the heart, not a mask.



    If this conversation challenged you, share it with a friend, subscribe for bonus content of the Idle Treasure series, and leave a review with one step you’re taking to trust God over money. Your story might inspire someone else's journey.

    Idle Treasure is sponsored by the Center for Financial Discipleship.

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    43 m
  • Anxiety and the American Gospel
    Feb 24 2026

    What if the real barrier to generosity isn’t a lack of resources, but the stories we’ve believed about safety, success, and “enough”?

    When talking about the charitable assets sitting in donor advised funds, many people are eager to jump to solutions, as perhaps they should be. While we do want to address possible solutions to the DAF dilemma, we first need to uncover why this is happening in the first place.

    Over the next several episodes we’re going to explore the various reasons why funds stay stagnant. And remember, we may be narrowing in on donor advised funds, but the behavioral patterns apply to all of us. You won’t have to look hard to find a story that intersects with your life, too.

    In today’s conversation, we’re going to discuss how our culture is shaping the way Christians behave with money. We'll explore the beginnings of our consumer-driven economy; we'll discuss why so many Americans suffer with money anxiety, and we'll also see how consumerism is showing up in our churches and shaping our faith.




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    Idle Treasure is sponsored by the Center for Financial Discipleship.

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    34 m
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