Did you know that once a month we are doing a mentor episode? We will cover a different topic each month in hopes to provide helpful content for you and your local mentor.

1) listen to the episode

2) talk about it with a mentor or friend that is a season ahead of you

If you’re just getting started - don’t miss the first few episodes:

• My Virtual Mentor: Why Mentorship Matters
• My Virtual Mentor: Intimacy with God
• My Virtual Mentor: Personalities and Temperaments

If you have been around this podcast for any length of time, you know that I am passionate about generosity. I was raised in a home that lived out their faith with generosity. The biblical concept of generosity and stewardship is one that gives meaning and purpose to my daily life. It’s been so fun to pass down this legacy of generosity to my kids and watch them step into this way of life.

Today, I have the absolute honor of interviewing Boyd Bailey. Boyd is the President of the National Christian Foundation (NCF) in Georgia. He is also the author of several books, including his latest, The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God’s Amazing Abundance - How to Change the World Through Acts of Kindness.

My favorite part is when he shares a GREAT idea. He gives his grandkids money at Thanksgiving and they come back together at Christmas to talk about what they did with the money and time. What a fantastic tradition! I am 100% doing this.

Enjoy!

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and Personal Connection

(02:00) Boyd's Current Endeavors and Family Involvement

(04:06) Understanding Stewardship and Generosity

(10:03) Practical Generosity in Family Life

(18:03) Hearing from God and Spiritual Growth

(22:01) Benefits of Generosity in Relationships

(24:58) The Impact of Generosity on Family Dynamics

(29:07) The Power of Generosity Book Overview

MY VIRTUAL MENTOR GUIDE (INTIMACY WITH GOD)

Scripture to memorize:

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

Scriptures for prayer and study:

Matthew 6:19-21

Matthew 5:14-15

I Timothy 6:7

Matthew 25:23

Books for further study:

The Power of Generosity by Boyd Bailey

A Life Well Spent by Russ Crosson

Love Your Life Not Theirs – Rachel Cruze

The Truth About Money Lies – Russ Crosson

Discussion questions:

Did your parents teach you about the concept of stewardship?

Are you aligned on finances with your spouse?

Where have you seen generosity impact your own life?

What are some practical ways you can practice generosity in this season?

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Resources from today’s show:

Connect with Boyd

National Christian Foundation

The Power of Generosity - Boyd’s latest book

Wisdom Hunters

Saving Susan

Light ‘Em Up Acts - Courtney’s act of kindness program

Winshape Marriage Retreats

Center for Relational Care

Christian Parenting Christmas Gift Guide

NIV Application Bible

Super Simple Science with Dr. Fizzlebop

Prefer video? This episode is on YouTube!

Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org