Resources by Topic: Money and Giving

People normally give to ministries with the intention that the money would be used to help people, educate people, or do whatever the ministry does, and in a reasonably short period of time.

Randy had a video call with Becky York and many staff members from Water Mission. They talked about the multi-faceted benefits of giving. Randy shared some insights and advice about providing supporters with opportunities to give.

In this clip from his conversation with Matt Mancinelli from Generous Giving, Randy answers the question: How do you manage the tension between caring for your family’s needs and giving generously?  Randy says that he realized early on “my biggest responsibility to my children is not to leave them an inheritance but to leave them a heritage.” 

In 2022, Randy spoke on a Zoom call with Matt Mancinelli and a group from Generous Giving. He shared about his grief since the recent loss of his wife Nanci, as well as insights regarding inheritances and giving money to children.  

Randy Alcorn joined Rob West on Faith Fi: Faith and Finance show to discuss God’s view of our giving, materialism, and the importance of being generous.  

In this video clip from his interview with Costi Hinn on For the Gospel podcast, Randy Alcorn shares an illustration of our role in stewarding all that God has given to us. 

In this clip from his interview on Faith Fi with Rob West, Randy Alcorn shares how God accepts our gifts to the needy as a gift directly to Him, and will repay us in eternity. 

In this clip from his interview on Faith Fi with Rob West, Randy Alcorn shares how God is our primary wealth, and everything else we have is a secondary blessing from Him. 

In this clip from his interview on Faith Fi with Rob West, Randy Alcorn discusses the rich fool of Luke 12 and shares what makes someone foolish, particularly when it comes to stewarding what God has entrusted to us.   

In this clip from his interview on Faith Fi with Rob West, Randy Alcorn shares what happens when things become what we orbit around instead of God. and how giving is the only remedy for materialism.   

Sometimes, when we seek God, He will plant desires in our heart that seem crazy to others (see Psalm 37:4). You’re at an age when you’re still under parental authority and also have beautiful ideas about how to serve God well.

Randy Alcorn did a Q&A with Baylor University students who have read both Money, Possessions, & Eternity and The Treasure Principle as a part of their God & Money class. He speaks about his books, generosity, and the impact of giving as he answers questions from the students.  

When Randy is talking about raising a “standard of living,” he’s talking about those who are already very rich by global standards. 

In this clip from a Q&A with Baylor University students on the subject of God and Money, Randy Alcorn shares positive and negative things he has noticed about the generosity of Gen Z.