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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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  • 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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    53 m
  • 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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  • Sharla Langston, Cofounder of Women Doing Well, on the Intersection of Purpose and Passion (Ep. 182)

    Sharla Langston, Cofounder of Women Doing Well, on the Intersection of Purpose and Passion (Ep. 182)
    Mar 16 2026
    Sharla Langston has spent decades working at the intersection of faith, purpose, and generosity. After beginning her career as a petroleum engineer and serving in roles that ranged from Alaska to Capitol Hill, God gradually redirected her path through experiences that reshaped her understanding of stewardship and calling. Her journey eventually led her into ministry roles with a local church, the National Christian Foundation, and ultimately into deeper work helping others discover how generosity connects with the unique purpose God has given them. As co-founder of Women Doing Well, Sharla has helped thousands of women explore how their God-given purpose, passions, and resources fit together. Through research, community, and guided pathways, the ministry helps women overcome barriers to generosity and gain clarity about how to steward their time, talent, and treasure. In this conversation, Sharla reflects on the lessons she has learned across the generosity ecosystem, from local churches to global impact investing, and shares practical wisdom for walking faithfully through fears, decisions, and opportunities around giving. Listen to discover how identifying your God-given purpose can unlock greater confidence, freedom, and joy in generosity. Major Topics Include: Discovering purpose as the foundation for generosityAligning purpose, passion, and giving plansOvercoming fear and scarcity in stewardshipCommunity as a catalyst for generous livingUnique generosity barriers faced by Christian womenIntegrating generosity within marriage and familyThe role of advisors in serving women wellGiving and impact investing as complementary toolsThe limits and strengths of generosity in the local church QUOTES TO REMEMBER “Discover your purpose, ignite your passion, and then make a plan for giving and living in God’s image.”“The purpose sector of getting a two-word purpose statement so brilliantly covers your whole life. You can look back on it and you can look forward with it.”“When purpose and passion align, the confidence to step into generosity grows tremendously.”“When God personally acts so strongly, the faith builds.”“Find your people. They’re out there. They need you and you need them.”“Community is what women wanted and needed but often couldn’t identify.”“If there’s fear present, you have to ask what’s really behind that.”“God gives us so much more than financial resources that we can actually be generous with.”“When believers are putting their investments to work for the Kingdom, from mutual funds to core capital, that’s something everybody can do.”“The prayerful approach to giving or investing strengthens what God can do in and through us.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW When God Interrupts by M. Craig BarnesCrown Financial MinistriesNational Christian Foundation (see our interview with President Emeritus, David Wills)Generous Church (see our interview with founder Patrick Johnson)Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounders Todd Harper and David Wills and CEO, April Chapman)Women Doing Well (see our interview with President, Julie Wilson)How to Find a Date Worth Keeping by Dr. Henry CloudImpact Foundation (see our interview with Founder, Aimee Minnich)Faith Driven InvestorFaith Driven Entrepreneur 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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    55 m
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