Active Generosity Podcast

About Active Generosity Podcast

Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship's brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship. I'm your host, Ruth Jackson. Each month I'll be chatting to a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives. As you hear from both donors and leaders of charitable causes, our prayer is that you'll learn something new, experience fresh perspectives and be encouraged and inspired to take the next step on your own generosity journey. Along the way, you'll also learn something about us and the myriad ways in which we support our donors and the many charities, churches and Christian workers who are our partners. Perhaps you do already know us as a donor but have no idea we may be supporting some of your favourite causes. Or, you've come to us for help as a church or charity leader or Christian worker but didn't realise we can also support you in your personal giving. As you put the pieces of the Stewardship jigsaw together, we hope you'll also be excited to discover our growing community of engaged givers and verified partners doing amazing work across God's Kingdom. Subscribe to our podcast newsletter via the link in our trailer show notes, where you'll also find further information about Stewardship. Together, let's discover the joy of active generosity.

Publisher

Stewardship

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Dec 2024

Latest episode

7 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2026

   S2 E9 Lessons in generosity with Anthony Delaney

   In this episode of Active Generosity, Ruth Jackson talks with Anthony Delaney, Senior Leader at Ivy Church in Manchester and founder of LAUNCH, a movement equipping and connecting entrepreneurs and church leaders across the UK and beyond. Anthony shares his passion for shifting churches from a scarcity mindset to one of Kingdom abundance. He gives practical tips on how to disciple people in generosity and offers remarkable stories of God's provision when faith steps were taken. Anthony recalls moments when setting bold giving goals unlocked waves of generosity and miraculous provision beyond anything they imagined. He reminds us that generous living reflects God's nature and leads to eternal impact. "Whatever we give to God He multiplies and it's 30-, 60-, 100-fold." This episode explores: why generosity is integral to discipleship practical guidance for leaders on talking about money inspiring stories of faith, generosity and provision why investing in God's Kingdom gives the greatest return Anthony's favourite Bible verse on generosity: 'God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that at all times and in all things having all that you need you may abound in every good work.' (2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV) See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage How you can pray: pray for courage for church leaders to talk about generosity wisely pray for increased faith among believers to trust God in finances pray that Christians everywhere would live as joyful givers Related links: Ivy Church's partner profile page Ivy Church  (https://www.ivychurch.org/) LAUNCH (https://www.launchcatalyst.org/) Subscribe: Be the first to receive each month's episode. You'll hear from donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way, and the difference generosity makes in everyday life. Subscribe now The podcast is also available in The Journey Tab on our Giving app (available on the App store and Google Play) and on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM, Amazon Music, YouTube. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa

2. 

   10 Aug 2026

   S2 E8 Growing hope with Vicki Smith

   In this episode of Active Generosity, Ruth Jackson speaks with Vicki Smith, CEO of Growing Hope, a charity providing free therapy for children and young people with additional needs and supporting their families in partnership with local churches. Vicki shares how Growing Hope began with Founder Naomi Fox's vision of clinics offering both practical help and spiritual hope, and how that vision continues to grow across the UK. Vicki unpacks the values that shape Growing Hope -community, hope and integrity - and speaks candidly about the joys and challenges of leading with generosity. From miraculous provision to everyday faithfulness, her stories offer rich encouragement to keep trusting God's abundance. Vicki also reflects on her personal journey of faith and generosity, offering wise counsel for those struggling amidst rising living costs: it's not about comparing what you can give but considering what's in your hand and trusting God to multiply even the smallest offering. "I think it does go back to thinking about what you have in your hand… if it can come from a generous heart, however little it might be, that's the key." This episode explores: how Growing Hope has grown from a single clinic into a national movement championing accessibility and inclusion across UK churches how Christian values such as hope, community, courage, generosity and integrity shape leadership and organisational culture inspiring stories of God's provision and the impact of generosity, from small gifts to transformational funding what biblical stewardship looks like in practice and how generosity extends beyond financial giving encouragement for anyone wanting to live generously by offering what they have and trusting God with the outcome Vicki's favourite Bible verse on generosity: 'Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.' (2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV) See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage How you can pray: for Vicki and the whole Growing Hope team, that their faith would keep building and they would live out of a place of hope for God's provision as Growing Hope seeks to serve more families across the UK for the many families facing daily challenges, that they receive the support and encouragement they need Related links: Growing Hope's partner profile page Growing Hope Subscribe: Be the first to receive each month's episode. You'll hear from donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way, and the difference generosity makes in everyday life. Subscribe now The podcast is also available in The Journey Tab on our Giving app (available on the App store and Google Play) and on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM (https://player.fm/series/series-3637718), Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9fc03ddd-7434-42bf-a7bf-a42f0c4a72ea/ACTIVE-GENEROSITY-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_vxgUyEW1tPddcLjCXo0DeJmm4), YouTube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk Podcast presenter: Ruth Jackson Podcast producer: Vimbai Chigwangwa

3. 

   13 Jul 2026

   S2 E7 Living out generosity in business with Jack Taylor

   In this episode, Ruth Jackson is joined by Jack Taylor, Operations Lead for the Genesis Network, a community for Christian business leaders across Ireland. Jack shares the story behind the Genesis Network, its roots in historic Christian business ministry, and how it is equipping leaders to live out biblical stewardship through their time, talent and treasure. He reflects on his personal journey of faith, from a non-Christian upbringing to taking ownership of his faith as a teenager, and how this has shaped his understanding of generosity, stewardship and discipleship. Through powerful stories - including a moment of unexpected financial provision - Jack explores how generosity is deeply connected to listening to God, trusting His provision and responding in faith. Drawing on his experience as both a ministry leader and co-founder of a MedTech startup, Jack shares how Christian values can be lived out authentically in a secular workplace, shaping culture, decisions and relationships. This episode explores: how the Genesis Network is equipping Christian business leaders to live missionally why stewardship goes beyond money to include time, talent and influence how generosity is shaped through faith, discipleship and listening to God the role of community, accountability and mentorship in a generosity journey how to integrate faith and values into business leadership why generosity is not just for later life, but a lifelong calling "Generosity starts in the little choices. It's not about the size of the gift, it's the posture of the heart." Jack's favourite Bible verses on generosity: Jack draws insight from the book of Philemon, highlighting how generosity can involve sacrifice rather than simply giving from abundance. He reflects that true generosity often comes from a place of humility, surrender and grace, rather than control or power. See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage How you can pray for Jack: for continued growth in his and his wife Caitlin's journey of generosity and discipleship for wisdom as he listens to God's leading in giving and stewarding resources for the Genesis Network to help shape a culture of generosity among business leaders in Ireland that younger generations would embrace generosity as a lifelong practice, not something reserved for later life Related links: Genesis Network's partner profile page Genesis Network Subscribe: Be the first to receive each month's episode. You'll hear from donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they've experienced along the way, and the difference generosity makes in everyday life. Subscribe now The podcast is also available in The Journey Tab on our Giving app (available on the App store and Google Play) and on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PlayerFM (https://player.fm/series/series-3637718), Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9fc03ddd-7434-42bf-a7bf-a42f0c4a72ea/ACTIVE-GENEROSITY-PODCAST?ref=dm_sh_vxgUyEW1tPddcLjCXo0DeJmm4), YouTube ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/ (https://www.facebook.com/stewardship/) ·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/stewardshipuk/) ·       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/stewardship/) ·       TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk (https://www.tiktok.com/@stewardship.org.uk) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk (https://www.youtube.com/stewardshipuk) Podcast presenter:  Ruth Jackson (https://www.stewardship.org.uk/about-us/our-people/ruth-jackson) Podcast producer:  Vimbai Chigwangwa

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Quality

64

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

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0

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