# Episode 488 | Unpopular Opinion: Give Before You Get Financially Healthy

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Podcast: [More Than Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/more-than-money-1312126)
Published: 2026-07-27T08:00:04+00:00
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## Resource

Should you wait until you're financially healthy before you start giving? In this episode, Art provides an unpopular opinion, answers two of the most common generosity questions he receives, and explains the biblical principles that can help you honor God whether your income is growing, shrinking, or temporarily gone. Resources: 8 Money Milestones Ask a Money Question!

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