Episode 21: MORE Than Enough! Testimonies of God's Divine Provision & Multiplication with Emily Reed
If being generous scares you… that’s okay.
Because that tension really is an invitation into a deeper revelation of God’s character and truth, his Kingdom principles, and so much more.
Most of us know that it's good to be generous (financially AND otherwise)... and yet, it can also be challenging to know how (and how MUCH) God actually wants us to live that out in our everyday lives.
Today, we're sitting down with our friend Emily Reed and talking about all things generosity: working through our own fears and the barriers, discovering the powerful ripple effect of generosity, the practical examples and mindset shifts that have helped us most, as well as amazing personal testimonies of how exercising generosity doesn't just change us—but others through us, too.
KEY TOPICS:
3:28 - What led Emily to work for a homeless shelter after graduating from UC Berkeley
5:08 - Why does generosity matter so much?
6:33 - The spiritual stronghold of poverty mentality (especially in wealthy areas)
7:42 - Redefining "financial responsibility"
9:18 - An INCREDIBLE testimony of God's MIRACULOUS multiplication!
15:18 - Navigating the tension between financial responsibility and being boldly generous
19:29 - How can you tell if the Holy Spirit is leading you to give, or if it's yourself?
21:25 - Tips for overcoming the fear of giving
26:15 - "You'll reap what you sow"?
27:51 - God's abundance and multiplication outside of just finances
29:47 - Have you ever regretted being TOO generous?
31:44 - Have you ever regretted not being generous ENOUGH?
35:51 - The "regret" of not acting in more faith
37:36 - Tithing & how to know what to give to
42:18 - The real treasure in Matthew 6:21
44:46 - What helped Alex is overcome his scarcity mindset
46:16 - Last encouragement for ways to see more of God's provision & multiplication
49:31 - A prayer for you ❤️
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Emily Reed is your next-door neighbor Chinese-American gal just seeking to love Jesus more and more with each season of this amazing journey we’re on with Him. By her side are her husband Garrett and their baby girl Ava Joy. She has been serving at the Bay Area Rescue Mission for over 7 years and is passionate about partnering with other believers to share the Gospel and express God’s compassion to people in material need. You can contact her at emilyfu.reed[at]gmail.com.
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