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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.

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  • Joe Daly, Business Owner, on Upside Down Generosity in Life and Business (Ep. 185)

    Joe Daly, Business Owner, on Upside Down Generosity in Life and Business (Ep. 185)
    Apr 6 2026
    Joe Daly, founder of Daly Goods, shares a journey shaped by a deep desire to align work, money, and calling under God’s authority. Growing up in a faithful home yet wrestling through struggles and misplaced identity, Joe describes how God used confession, community, and Scripture to transform his understanding of freedom and purpose. A pivotal season after college, marked by discipleship and spiritual formation, reoriented his life toward wholehearted surrender. Today, Joe leads a handcrafted leather goods company with a vision far beyond profit. He and his wife practice what he calls “upside-down generosity”, setting a lifestyle cap, prioritizing giving first, and building a business designed to serve employees, customers, and Kingdom impact. Through risks like radical giving and leaving vocational ministry, Joe has seen God provide in unexpected ways while refining his heart around dependence and stewardship. This conversation offers a grounded, hopeful vision for integrating faith with everyday financial decisions and long-term calling. Consider how surrendering control of your work and resources might open new space to trust God more fully. Major Topics Include: Surrendering work, money, and calling to GodIdentity beyond performance, success, or rolePracticing generosity through receiving and givingUpside-down generosity and lifestyle cap principlesFaithful risk-taking in business and callingGuarding against greed and materialismDesigning business for Kingdom impact and stewardshipDependence on God through first-fruits givingAligning long-term vision with eternal perspective QUOTES TO REMEMBER “God doesn’t care where you get your paycheck from. He cares where your heart’s at.”“Never say never and never say always when you follow Jesus, because you never know what He’s going to do.”“The joy of generosity can only happen if someone else is willing to receive.”“We felt the Lord call us to give more than we’d ever given before, and it was one of the most joyful experiences of our lives.”“It did not make mathematical sense, and it was just mind-blowing how God provided.”“The word ‘enough’ is so, so powerful.”“Greed and materialism are two of the greatest evils in the world today.”“Business success is more dangerous to my soul than business failure.”“If dependence is the goal, weakness is an advantage.”“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead.”“Heaven is our home. Life is a vapor. That changes how I think about money.”“Generosity is more than money, but it’s never less.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Daly GoodsAlan Barnhart, Business Leader (see our past interview here)Pete Ochs, founder of Capital III and Enterprise Stewardship (see our past interview here)National Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills)God Owns my Business by Stanley Tam and Ken AndersonSacred Pace by Terry Looper BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Matthew 23:27 | Whitewashed Tomb Warning “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.” Romans 7:15 | Struggle with Sin “For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” 2 Corinthians 8:2 | Generosity in Poverty “For in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.” Acts 2:44–45 | Shared Possessions “And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.” Acts 4:32–35 | No One In Need Philippians 4:12–13 | Contentment in Little and Much I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 1 Corinthians 16:2 | Systematic Giving “On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper…” Matthew 6:3–4 | Giving in Secret But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Matthew 5:16 | Let Your Light Shine In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that[a] they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. John 3:16 | God’s Gift of Salvation “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” 1 Peter 2:9 | Kingdom of Priests “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his ...
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  • Pete and Debbie Ochs, Business Owners, on the Shift in Perspective After Setting a Financial Finish Line (Ep. 184)

    Pete and Debbie Ochs, Business Owners, on the Shift in Perspective After Setting a Financial Finish Line (Ep. 184)
    Mar 30 2026
    Pete and Debbie Ochs, longtime entrepreneurs and leaders in faith-driven business, share how God reshaped their understanding of money, work, and purpose over decades of walking with Him. Pete began his career pursuing success through hard work and financial gain, while Debbie brought a steady foundation of faith and generosity from her upbringing. Through seasons of business growth, financial pressure, and personal conviction, God led them to see that everything they had was not theirs to own, but to steward. That shift transformed how they built companies, gave generously, and ultimately released control. Pete is the founder of Capital III, an investment and operating company focused on building businesses that create economic, social, and spiritual capital, and the founder of Enterprise Stewardship, which helps leaders build high-impact businesses rooted in purpose and long-term flourishing. From creating jobs inside prisons to establishing a stewardship trust for their business, Pete and Debbie’s work now reflects a commitment to building economic, social, and spiritual impact. Along the way, they learned to set a finish line, cap their lifestyle, and follow the Holy Spirit in both planned and spontaneous generosity, deepening their understanding of risk and surrender. Explore how surrendering ownership can reshape your decisions, relationships, and long-term vision for Kingdom impact. Major Topics Include: Stewardship versus ownership in God’s economySurrender as foundation of faithful stewardshipIntegrating faith and business without compartmentalizationCreating economic, social, and spiritual capitalSetting a lifestyle finish line for generosityShifting mindset from accumulation to outward impactListening to the Holy Spirit in everyday generosityPracticing intentional and spontaneous giving rhythmsInvolving family in generosity and stewardship decisionsUsing business as a platform for Kingdom impact QUOTES TO REMEMBER Pete Ochs “Stewardship is not waving the white flag. It’s not giving up. It’s coming to the understanding that the Creator of the universe wants to come alongside you and co-create with you to change the world.”“My 30s were about success, my 40s were about significance, and my 50s were about surrender.”“When we really live as stewards, it’s not 2 million is mine and the rest is God’s. It’s zero-one hundred. It’s all His.”“The question is not a net worth number. The question is a lifestyle number. How much should you be paid to manage what God has entrusted to you?”“You cannot violate God’s principles and expect Him to bless it. When you live according to His principles, He will take care of you.”“Business, I believe, is the most powerful platform to change the world.”“We try to create economic capital, love people relationally, and be ready to share the hope we have with gentleness and respect.” Debbie Ochs “Our mindset changed from what we can get to what we can do for others.”“We want the Holy Spirit to lead us. When He prompts, we want to act.”“Generosity begets generosity.”“We didn’t want to just write checks. We wanted to be involved, to know people, and to walk alongside them.”“Communication is key. You have to share what you’re learning and how God is working in your life.”“Involve your family in giving. That’s how the next generation begins to see and live it.”“We started looking at everything differently when our focus turned outward instead of inward.”“When God gives you opportunities, you have to be ready to respond in that moment.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Enterprise StewardshipCapital IIIYoungLifeCrown Financial MinistriesGenerous Giving (see our interviews with cofounders Todd Harper and David Wills and CEO, April Chapman)National Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills) BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW 1 Peter 3:15 | Reason for Your Hope “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and respect.” Galatians 2:20 | Crucified with Christ “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Luke 10:25–37 | The Good Samaritan Proverbs 3:5–6 | Trust in the Lord “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Matthew 6:3 | Give in Secret “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” TAKE A STEP DEEPER On the Finish Line podcast, we are all about stories, seeing how God draws us into generosity over a lifetime. But sometimes these stories can leave us thinking, “What’s that next step look like for ...
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  • Becca Spradlin, Founder of On Mission Advisors, on Guarding Against Mission Drift (Ep. 183)

    Becca Spradlin, Founder of On Mission Advisors, on Guarding Against Mission Drift (Ep. 183)
    Mar 23 2026
    Becca Spradlin, founder of On Mission Advisors and author of Lead On Mission, has spent her career helping faith-driven organizations stay anchored in their God-given purpose. After early experiences in global missions and microfinance work with HOPE International, God shaped her conviction that even strong ministries are vulnerable to mission drift, especially during seasons of growth, success, or leadership transition. That realization led her to develop practical tools to help leaders discern, define, and protect their calling over time. In this conversation, Becca shares how organizations can faithfully steward influence by clarifying their mission, building guardrails, and cultivating leaders who are deeply rooted in Christ. She highlights common risks like funding pressures, misaligned hiring, and expanding beyond core focus, while offering a framework to define, protect, and champion mission with intentionality. The discussion also equips both leaders and givers to pursue alignment, accountability, and long-term Kingdom impact with wisdom and humility. Consider how your leadership or giving might stay anchored in God’s purpose through seasons of growth and opportunity. Major Topics Include: Defining and clarifying organizational mission and purposeIdentifying early warning signs of mission driftFunding pressures and compromise risks in stewardshipHiring for mission alignment, not passive acceptanceProgrammatic focus versus unhealthy scope expansionBuilding guardrails through define, protect, champion frameworkLeadership humility and abiding as foundation for missionDonor alignment and accountability in Kingdom impactSuccession planning to preserve mission across generationsMeasuring spiritual impact alongside financial outcomes QUOTES TO REMEMBER “We want to know not if we’re drifting, but where we’re drifting.”“Mission drift is pervasive. If we’re not intentional, it will happen.”“A prerequisite of a leader that stays on mission is humility.”“We are all prone to wander and prone to drift.”“The quality of your leadership is shown after you’re gone.”“If you bring on passive acceptors, they will not defend the spiritual dimension of the work.”“You never want to compromise on people, even if they’re highly credentialed.”“If we’re so focused on getting the next dollar that we compromise our faith, that’s inconsistent with God’s calling.”“God is the provider. He controls the pace of growth.”“It may not be on your wall, but it should be lived out in a palpable way.”“Clarity is what helps organizations stay on mission over time.”“Everything is God’s. He’s just sharing it with us.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW On Mission AdvisorsOn Mission Self AssessmentLead On Mission by Becca SpradlinHope International (see our interview with founder, Jeff Rutt or CEO, Peter Greer)Mission Drift (see our interview with author Peter Greer) BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW John 15:5 | Abide in the Vine “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” Hebrews 2:1 | Pay Closer Attention “Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” 1 Peter 5:8 | The Prowling Lion “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Matthew 19:21 | The Rich Young Ruler “Jesus said to him, ‘If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” TAKE A STEP DEEPER On the Finish Line podcast, we are all about stories, seeing how God draws us into generosity over a lifetime. But sometimes these stories can leave us thinking, “What’s that next step look like for me?” That’s exactly why we’ve launched a whole new podcast called Applied Generosity which explores the full landscape of the generous life across 7 different dimensions of generosity. Applied Generosity helps make sense of the hundreds of stories we’ve shared on the Finish Line Podcast to help you find that best next step. If you’ve been inspired by these stories and want to take things to the next level, check out Applied Generosity anywhere you listen to podcasts or at appliedgenerosity.com.
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