If the Bible mentions money more than 2,000 times, why do many pastors find it challenging to preach about? If finances affect every person in the pew, with many struggling in some area of their finances, there is a significant need for discipleship around money and generosity in churches.


What makes financial generosity a difficult spiritual discipline for many Christians? In this episode, Todd Unzicker sits down with Art Rainer, founder of Christian Money Solutions, to unpack why generosity should matter to Christians, what the Bible teaches about giving, and the resources available to N.C. Baptist partnering churches. Listen in as they explore the heart behind the “8 Money Milestones” curriculum, and learn more about how your church can benefit from a new partnership between N.C. Baptists and Christian Money Solutions.

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Podcast Highlights:

  • “It matters to God. As you look at Scripture, generosity is woven all throughout the Bible.” (1:24)
  • “You are giving them an opportunity to align themselves with God’s design for their life – to live and to give generously, where you will find more contentment, more satisfaction.” (9:31)
  • “Studies show that if you just simply have a plan … you are going to increase your percentage of giving.” (11:09)
  • “One of the plumb lines that we had as we built out this ‘8 Money Milestones’ program was if a person goes through this program and gets financially healthy, but they don’t find themselves closer to Jesus, then we’ve failed. It is a discipleship program that talks a lot about finances.” (14:32)
  • To learn more about discounted access to gospel-driven generosity and financial discipleship resources that are available to partnering N.C. Baptist churches, visit ncbaptist.org/generosity. 

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