Feb 18 2025 35 mins
What small things can you do to enrich the lives of those around you?
In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Thomas discuss:
- Learning to save and give generously from a young age.
- Encouraging generosity in our children.
- Giving back to our abundant God.
- Understanding different giving models.
Key Takeaways:
- Involve your kids in your giving, from small gifts to neighbors during the holidays to mission trips. They will learn through your example and experience.
- Be a good steward of giving - ensure the funds are going to worthwhile organizations and causes.
- Cash is the most expensive way to give. A very small portion of most people’s balance sheet is cash - look deeper for better giving.
- There are more ways to give than just cash. You can give in small ways that will make a big impact on people’s lives.
"If we've been given the most, we need to be the most generous people of all." — Thomas Talbott
Episode References:
- Sticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by Kara E Powell - https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Faith-Everyday-Ideas-Lasting/dp/0310329329
About Thomas Talbott: Thomas Talbott, a CFP®, CKA®, and CAP® Professional, joined Stewardship Advisors, LLC, a fee-only independent Registered Investment Advisor in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as a Financial Advisor in 2014 and became a partner of the firm in January of 2017.
As a Financial Advisor, Thomas thoroughly enjoys helping people plan, manage, and distribute their assets. He has been in the financial services industry for over 30 years and seeks to serve others by integrating his faith and experience. He incorporates his five core values of integrity, others-oriented, service, godliness, and quality delivery into his advice and encourages others to be good stewards of their resources. He enjoys the relationships he has built with his clients and desires to help them have clarity, security, and confidence in their financial futures.
Thomas earned his BA from Messiah University (Grantham, PA) and his MA from Columbia International University (Columbia, SC). Thomas was awarded his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2012 and his Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® in 2020. He is a member of Kingdom Advisors and earned his Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation in 2016.
What’s important to Thomas is his faith and family. As a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, he has been active with his church, various ministries, and in his community for years. Thomas has raised funds, served on non-profit leadership teams, promoted local candidates, mentored students and engaged couples, and led Sunday School classes, mission trips, and small groups. He loves to serve and influence others.
Having lived in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania since the mid-1980s, Thomas and his wife of four decades, Cindy, have five daughters, four sons-in-law, and twelve grandchildren. He relishes the time he spends with his family and enjoys it when they join him in his outdoor interests, among which are wilderness adventures, fly fishing, bicycling, and skiing. He has run several marathons and bicycled across the United States in 2007 with just his daughters.
Connect with Thomas Talbott:
Website: https://www.mystewardshipadvisor.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-talbott-9a6036a3
Connect with Jeff Thomas:
Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/
Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/
Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors
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