A spilled cup sets the tone, and then we zoom out to the big stuff: a pristine Superman No. 1 found in an attic selling for over nine million dollars, a Titanic pocket watch stopped at 2:21 a.m., and what those artifacts teach us about how time preserves what we protect. From there, we get practical about generosity that isn’t about money, it’s about attention, presence, and the choices we make with our calendars.
We talk partners first: why a weekly date night matters, how phones-down moments become oxygen for connection, and the power of circling back to a conversation days later. Then we move into parenting with real rhythms, kitchen-table debriefs, car-ride honesty, and one-on-one rituals like coffee runs and gym sessions that help kids feel seen. It’s not all heavy; laughter and inside jokes keep the space light enough to hold the hard stuff.
Work gets the same lens. Preparation is generosity. Showing up ready, asking “Who do I need to be for this person today?,” and adding value beyond the job description can change the room. We share how community roles, school board, church leadership, study groups, demand integrity and the reliability that builds trust over time. And we make a case for margin: the personal time that lets you return to your people as the best version of yourself. Sometimes that means choosing a walk over a game if the game will wreck your mood.
If you’ve been wondering how to show up better for your partner, kids, work, or community, this conversation offers clear ideas you can try today. Hit play, share it with someone who needs a nudge toward presence, and tell us: where will you be more generous with your time this week? Subscribe, leave a review, and join us for the next part of the generosity series.

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