When life throws a curveball, how do we navigate the unexpected challenges that shake the foundation of our plans and partnerships? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the profound impact of life's unforeseen events on support-based ministry. Join us as we sit down with Seth and Megan Halligan, who share their transformative journey from serving overseas to facing a life-altering family crisis. With a decade of experience in support-based work across East Asia and a sudden pivot to address their daughter's critical health needs, the Halligans offer a raw and inspiring look at community, resilience, and the true meaning of partnership.Through their story, we delve into the complexities of maintaining communication, the power of a supportive network, and the grace of navigating partnerships amidst personal upheaval. Whether you're a supporter or the supported, this episode serves as a poignant reminder that it's not about the money—it's about the journey, the relationships, and the unshakeable bonds that carry us through the toughest of times.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

There was a lot to unpack in Carolyn Kellam's episode on domestic fundraising. We've already heard from listeners that it was an impactful and helpful topic to explore! Listen in as Heather and Andy share their biggest takeaways.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Most support concepts are applicable no matter where you serve, but there can be unique factors when raising support for domestic ministry. We are joined in this episode by Carolyn Kellam of the Navigators. Carolyn currently serves as the Manager of Staff Funding and is responsible for the training for all Nav staff. She also helps lead the IEdge program.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

We are joined in this episode by Michelle Goodman. Week after week, we are so encouraged to hear people expound on what they heard AND bring additional perspective and wisdom. Michelle did that and brought some gems of her own into this recap.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

In our media and marketing-driven world, people -- as consumers -- can become quickly disenchanted. In fundraising, we want to strike a balance between being prepared and not "performing."  Travis Cottrell joins us in this episode and highlights the importance of authenticity in approaching others and inviting them into partnership.This year, Travis will celebrate a ministry milestone: 25 years of serving alongside Beth Moore as worship leader for Living Proof Ministries. Travis also currently serves as Worship Pastor at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN.Travis' websiteIt would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Life, leadership, and fundraising coach Wes J. joins us for our recap of the conversation with Rebekah C on using your unique strengths in fundraising! If you would like to connect with Wes about coaching, send us a direct message at our instagram (its.not.about.the.money.pod). Take the Strengthsfinder test! Let us know how it plays out in your fundraising!It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Last season, we took a couple of episodes to explore the Enneagram for insight into ourmotivations and how we show up uniquely in the world (and in fundraising). Today, we’re turning to another tool meant to help us identify our natural talents and leverage those for our good and the good of those around us – you might be familiar with it -- the Strengthsfinder.Our guest today is a certified Strengthsfinder coach and has a contagious excitement for blossoming the unique strengths we each bring into life and ministry. We won’t have enough time today to do the Strengthsfinder justice; but, we hope this conversation launches you toward developing and embracing your own strengths!Clifton StrengthsfinderIt would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Kyle W. joins us in recapping our episode with Mindy Caliguire and builds on the helpful principles Mindy put forward from his own training in care of the soul from Biola's Institute for Spiritual Formation.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

What does it look like to have a healthy soul? Our guest today wrestled with this question and found answers in the midst of her own season of burnout in ministry and fundraising. Mindy Caliguire offers vision and practical encouragement for you as you persevere in your own ministry and fundraising. Mindy is the co-founder and president of Soul Care. In the past, she has served in executive leadership at Gloo (www.gloo.us), and the Willow Creek Association (now Global Leadership Network). She speaks and advises into organizations including Compassion International, ECFA, National Christian Foundation, and many churches and ministries across the US and beyond. Mindy's books include Discovering Soul Care, Spiritual Friendship, STIR and Ignite Your Soul (September '24).The Soul Care website has a wealth of resources available - including free assessments and courses (like the Confronting Burnout course we mentioned). Check it out!It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Patty S. (season 2 episode 4) joins us again to recap our conversation with Dr. Jolly Johnson on the Choice City Planner. We explore the many ways this tool helps us be intentional with this one life we are given and talk about it's use more specifically in fundraising.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

One of the common refrains we hear in the work of fundraising is, "There just isn't enough time to do it all or to do it well." Our time and attention are precious resources.Our guest today, Dr. Jolly Johnson, found himself -- ironically -- with too much time on his hands and set out to develop a resource to use it well. He created the Choice City Planner first for himself but made it available to others as well.The Choice City Planner was created to help you identify and achieve what matters most so you can thrive and be a blessing. Do you feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to manage and accomplish? This planner was created to help you cut through the clutter and make progress towards the things that matter most.In our conversation with Jolly, we hit on what it looks like to identify what matters, make plans with intention, and build life-giving habits. These are timely skills that help us balance the elements of ministry and partnership development and stay emotionally healthy.Want a sneak peak at the planner? Head over to our insta - @its.not.abou.the.money.pod and send us a DM!Choice City Planner (there is also a hardcover version)Keith Webb Coaching modelIt would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Hannah O. joins us and shares passionately and  vulnerably about her own disruptions and tensions with family as she has launched into support based ministry. It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Many in the North American church "get it." They have context for support-based work and see their part in it... but many don't.Today's episode is actually in response to a question from a listener. "What do you do when your family isn't supportive, when they tell you that you should get a 'real' job?"Spencer and Annette Nicholl have been support-based workers for over thirty years, but the early days of their journey were not smooth.  They humbly share their experiences in navigating an unsupportive family and community while maintaining a resolved trust in God's goodness.Spencer and Annette now live and work in Colorado with Big Horn Ministries - a ministry they founded to provide care for ministry workers.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

In this first recap  of season 3, Corrie brings a wealth of perspective into our discussion of Drew Remke's episode focused on partnership with the local church. Corrie lived and worked in support based ministry for just shy of a decade before moving back to North America where she currently works  in the marketplace as well as serving as a fundraising coach and a member of her church's mission committee.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

We are kicking off season 3 with a timely discussion on the importance of launching into ministry with the holistic support of a local church - a body of believers that you are committed to and that know you well.  Joining us for this discussion is Drew Remke.Drew Remke is the Vice President of Church Partnerships for Pioneers USA. Pioneers is a global movement people seeking to glorify God by planting churches among the least reached places on the planet. Drews team works primarily with the 3400 sending and supporting churches of the Pioneers USA members. The team strives to create meaningful partnerships with local churches, to strengthen them in their attempts to fulfill their role in reaching the unreached. Before leading the Church Partnerships Team, Drew and his family spend 12 years in the Arabian Peninsula serving in different roles. He planted and pastored multiple international churches, established several small businesses, created leadership development programs for members of the organization as well as overseeing missionary teams across the Arabian Peninsula. Jordan is currently a student at Liberty University where she is completing her master’s in clinical and Mental Health Counseling. After 12 years on the field in which saw an average of 300 nights a year of overnight house guests, it became clear that counseling was not only a gift but a calling. Before serving overseas Drew and Jordan were founding members and staff of Redeemer Church of Lubbock, which has sent more than 75 people to the nations in its first 15 years of existence.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

One of our top 3 guests (per downloads!) joins us again in our final episode of 2023 to look back over the conversations we've had this past year and talk about what is still sticking with us as we head into 2024.Fun fact - the P.G. episode WAS number 6. This fact will make sense after listening in:)Towards the end of the episode, we announce our first GIVEAWAY! More details can be found in the last 5 minutes of the episode.We will be taking a short beak for the holiday season and will be back late January to kick of season 3!Mentioned in this episode:Spiritual Warfare - Karl Payne Article on 2023 Giving TrendsArticle on Missions in a Post-Covid WorldIt would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Lauren K., CEO and co-found of Rebuild, joins us for today's recap with admirable conviction and compelling perspective. It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

What does it look like to clearly share your ministry and financial needs when you can’t speak freely? Jonathan helps us cut this tension by highlighting the values of authenticity and discretion. He reminds us, yet again, that it isn’t about the money but about bringing our senders into the story in any way we can.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

The holiday season is dynamic in the unique opportunities it brings. Though the actual holidays themselves invite slowing and reflection, they are often surrounded by a pronounced busyness with extra gatherings and celebratory parties. While these touch points are fun and meaningful, they can bring stress.  Adding fundraising appointments and goals on top of that can bring even more stress.As we head into the final month of the year, we've asked Jenn Smyth to provide some vision and practical advice on how to stay grounded and healthy in the stress of the holiday season.  She currently works in the fitness and wellness space and shares vulnerably and passionately from a place of understanding and compassion. Her recommendations to keep it simple and just do something feel attainable for all of us!It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!

Clyde's genuine love for the people he lives and serves amongst was palpable. You'll hear that same refrain in our conversation with Danielle as we recap what it looks like to regard those around you with dignity.It would be so helpful if you would take a moment to rate and review the show - thanks in advance!Have an idea for a guest or topic? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Contact us!on Instagram @ its.not.about.the.money.podemail us: provisio@provisiofundraising.comTHANKS FOR LISTENING!