83: The Generosity Gap

In this episode of Wordsmith, Pastor Clay is joined by Shane Bruce, Johnson Ferry’s Executive Pastor of Operations, for a conversation about money, generosity, and what it really means to steward what God has given us.

Looking at 2 Corinthians 8, they unpack Paul’s challenge to the Corinthian church to finish what they started and explore the difference between wanting to be generous and actually living generously. Why can conversations about money make us so uncomfortable? How does our culture shape the way we view what we have? And if we had more money, would we actually become more generous?

Together, Clay and Shane talk about trusting God’s provision, developing healthy financial habits, and learning to see ourselves not as owners but as stewards. Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, build better habits, or grow in generosity, this conversation offers practical encouragement to start where you are, hold what you have with open hands, and faithfully use it for God’s purposes.