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What is Smarter Generosity?
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- Apr 23, 2026
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Summary
Most of us treat generosity like one item on a spiritual checklist, somewhere between prayer and Bible reading. But what if it was never meant to sit in a box at all? In this first episode of The Smarter Generosity Podcast, Eric Fleshood and Katie Brubaker sit down to ask a question that reframes everything: What if generosity isn't something you do, but someone you become? The conversation moves from the mission of Cru Foundation, founded in 1972, to help accelerate the Great Commission, into a deeper exploration of what happens when believers stop thinking of themselves as owners and start living as stewards. Key Takeaways Generosity is best understood as an overflow of a life connected to Christ, not a discipline performed in isolation. The fruit of the Spirit described in Galatians 5, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, self-control, are all facets of one life that a generous person consistently reflects. Moving from an ownership mindset to a stewardship mindset brings genuine freedom and relieves the pressure of trying to control what belongs to God. About 80% of the conversation around faithful giving centers on the "why," the heart, the purpose, the vision, and when that foundation is in place, the "how" becomes easier and even joyful. Cru Foundation exists to serve believers as a full-service public foundation, helping them unleash the full potential of their giving for the benefit of the body of Christ.