Ennoble | A True Charity Podcast
A podcast of True Charity where we explore effective charity practices and policies, uncovering innovative strategies and success stories that celebrate dignity. From the dust of poverty to the seat of nobility, let's embark on another empowering journey together.
Episodes
104 episodes
A Review of In the Shadow of Plenty: Biblical Principles for Caring for the Poor by George Grant
In about every way imaginable, government has made a mess of welfare, turning the war on poverty into a war against the poor. It’s time for the church to respond with the biblical charity it’s uniquely positioned to dispense. Yo...
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Collaboration Is Overrated: Why Charities Working Together Is Not the First Step
Collaboration is commonly upheld as a panacea for better poverty alleviation efforts, yet it rarely works in practice. What’s killing it and how can we help it live up to the hype?
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What it Means to Flourish Like a ‘Watered Garden’
God's Word reveals that helping the poor isn’t just about money. Instead, it’s about investing yourself in relationships that guide, inspire, and hold others accountable. This type of care is what leads to a truly flourishing life. <...
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Lessons Learned in Affordable Childcare Ministry
Sparrow’s Nest in St. Charles County, Missouri, shifted from maternity care to offering low-cost childcare for parents working to grow their earning capacity and parent-child relationships. Here’s what they’ve learned along the way.
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Living as a Poverty Warrior – Basic Disciplines for Ministry Resilience, by Rich Schaus of Gospel Rescue Mission in Muskogee, Oklahoma
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Rich Schaus of the Gospel Rescue Mission Muskogee, OK.Working with the poor is a task not for the faint of heart. The emotional rollercoaster of expe...
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Tzedakah – The Bible and True Charity, by Victor Van Herreweghe of the Gospel Rescue Mission of Muskogee
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Victor Van Herreweghe of the Gospel Rescue Mission of Muskogee.Develop a theological understanding of the Biblical support for the True Charity model...
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Level Up Your Grant Writing, by Krystal Perkins of True Charity
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Krystal Perkins of True Charity.We will work together in this session to enhance your grant writing skills. Come gain a deeper understanding of funde...
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Toward a Virtuous, Flourishing Shelter Community, by Douglas Bodde of City Union Mission
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Douglas Bodde of City Union Mission.Gospel rescue missions represent over $2 billion in private Christian expenditures addressing poverty and homeles...
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Self-Sustaining Micro-Enterprise, by Jen Reed of Switchpoint Industries
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Jennifer Reed of Switchpoint Industries.
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Nonprofit Formation, by Napa Legal
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Mary Margaret Bush of Napa Legal.
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Needle in a Haystack – How to Find New Donors, by Dan Remmenga of c3cultivation
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Dan Remmenga of c3cultivation.Finding new donors takes patience. Sometimes prospecting feels like looking for a needle in a haystack. Where should we...
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Building Bridges – Collaborative Church Outreach, by Lora Petitt and Kirk Vander Molen
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Lora Petitt and Kirk Vander Molen – Love in the Name of Christ (Love INC).This workshop is designed to help cast the vision and offer practical st...
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Securing Employment – Innovative Models, by Bethany Herron, Kayla Palacios, and Debbi Akers
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Bethany Herron, Kayla Palacios, and Debbi Akers.Join experienced leaders as they unveil the secrets behind their innovative programs that help neighb...
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From Numbers to Narratives – Transforming Data into Stories that Drive Change, by Erin Trowbridge of MissionTracker
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Erin Trowbridge of MissionTracker.In this presentation, we delve into how even the smallest non-profit can transform raw data into compelling stories...
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Effective Fundraising Actions, by Jules Glanzer of The Timothy Group
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Jules Glanzer of The Timothy Group.All leaders of non-profit organizations are bi-vocational fundraisers. When raising funds for a Christian ministry...
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Strengthening Families – Innovative Models, by Sonya Stearns, Traci Newell, and Megan Rose
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Bethany Herron, Sonya Stearns, Traci Newell, and Megan Rose.Join seasoned leaders as they share the secrets behind their innovative programs to stren...
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Restricted Funding, Simplified – Tracking Dollars When it Matters Most, by Jeremy Van Groll of Nonprofit Bookkeeping
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Jeremy Van Groll of Nonprofit Bookkeeping.Ready to take control of your nonprofit’s financial future? This breakout session is designed to demystify ...
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Federal Government Policy, by Adam Gibbs of the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA)
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Adam Gibbs of the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).In this session, our partners at the Foundation for Government Accountability will s...
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Equipping Your Champions – A Biblical Framework for Growing Your Volunteers, by Kevin Moore of Mission Increase
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Kevin Moore of Mission Increase.Do you have a strategy for recruiting, equipping, and retaining your volunteers? In this session, you'll learn a prov...
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Motivations to Serve and Give, by Jules Glanzer of The Timothy Group
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Jules Glanzer of The Timothy Group.Ministries depend on volunteers and donors to fulfill their mission. What motivates people to get involved? We wil...
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Growing your EQ as a Leader, by Todd Milby of Catapult
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Todd Milby of Catapult.What is the biggest barrier to your organization achieving its mission? Leadership plays a critical role in...
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From Handouts to Relationships – Building a Better Benevolence Ministry, by Justin Lonas of The Chalmers Center
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Justin Lonas of The Chalmers Center. Local churches and community ministries that provide goods and services often struggle to develop and imple...
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A Person-Centered Approach to Development, by KC Johnson of Kingdom Business Consulting
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by KC Johnson of Kingdom Business Consulting.The goals of this session are toEmpower leaders and mentors with the skills to inspire a shift ...
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Mission Drift – How to stay Christ-centered in a Shifting Culture, by Kevin Moore of Mission Increase
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Kevin Moore of Mission Increase.Without careful attention, faith-based organizations will inevitably drift from their founding Mission. Slowly, silen...
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How to Thank a Donor (and Increase Revenue), by Dan Remmenga of c3cultivation
From our 2025 True Charity Summit national conference ('Ascend'): a breakout session by Dan Remmenga of c3cultivation.We are thankful for every gift we receive—but do our donors know that? The most valuable donor is one you have ("one in...
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