{"podcast":{"title":"SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich","slug":"seedtime-with-bob-and-linda-lotich-65777","podcast_index_feed_id":65777,"rss_url":"https://seedtime.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://seedtime.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/d/4/7/fd47b6295167ded1d959afa2a1bf1c87/2026_Podcast_cover_SeedTime_Money.jpg","author":"Bob Lotich, Certified Educator in Personal Finance","episode_count":400,"summary":"Success as a Christian. Success in Marriage. Success as a manager of the money God's entrusted to you. That's what we're after. If you want that too, then you'll love the show. Learn to simplify, automate, multiply & get full control of the money God's entrusted you with. So you can quit stressing about it, pay off debt & get on with your God-given purpose. Oh and we have a different take on money than most financial experts. We aren't going to judge you for your past mistakes and we haven't forgotten the pain of being broke so we can relate. We believe simple always beats complicated. And we believe money isn't the goal, but is simply a tool that can be used to fulfill what God has called us to do. We help you spend less time thinking about money while getting better results. The Seed Time Money podcast is where we (Bob & Linda Lotich) share the mindsets, beliefs and strategies we used to go from being debt-ridden and broke to: - paying off $400k of debt - eliminating all guilt and shame with money - building multiple streams of passive income - honoring God with our finances - learning how to save & invest wisely - having financial unity in our marriage - giving $1 million by ag…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T18:22:14.174059+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seedtime-with-bob-and-linda-lotich-65777"},"episode":{"title":"Christians Are Getting THIS Wrong About Giving (and why it's hurting us more than we realize)","slug":"christians-are-getting-this-wrong-about-giving-and-why-it-s-hurting-us-more-than-we-realize","published_at":"2025-12-27T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seedtime-with-bob-and-linda-lotich-65777/christians-are-getting-this-wrong-about-giving-and-why-it-s-hurting-us-more-than-we-realize","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/seedtime-with-bob-and-linda-lotich-65777","url":"https://seedtime.libsyn.com/christians-are-getting-this-wrong-about-giving-and-why-its-hurting-us-more-than-we-realize","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/seedtime/Christians_Are_Getting_This_Wrong_About_Giving_and_Its_Hurting_Us.m4a?dest-id=691991","summary":"Jesus said, \"Don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.\" But does that really mean Christians should never talk about giving? In this episode, Bob and Linda tackle one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible—and why misreading it has quietly hurt generosity, discipleship, and spiritual growth in the church. Sparked by a viral clip referencing Matthew 6, they walk through what Jesus was actually addressing (motive, not visibility), why public generosity shows up all over Scripture, and how sharing testimonies—when done with the right heart—can inspire radical obedience in others. This isn't about bragging. It's about obedience, clarity, and letting God get the glory. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why Matthew 6 is about motive , not secrecy How applying \"give in secret\" consistently would silence prayer and testimony too The difference between generosity that inspires vs generosity that performs Why public generosity is everywhere in Scripture (Barnabas, the Macedonian church, Zacchaeus, the widow's mite, Mary anointing Jesus) How generosity becomes contagious when stories are shared Practical ways to check your heart before sharing a testimony When God says \"share it\" — and when He says \"keep it quiet\" Key Scriptures Mentioned (NLT) Matthew 6:1–4 — Giving with the right motive Acts 4–5 — Barnabas vs. Ananias & Sapphira Luke 19:8–9 — Zacchaeus' public repentance and generosity 2 Corinthians 8–9 — The Macedonian church & contagious generosity A Key Takeaway God isn't after secrecy for secrecy's sake. He's after hearts that give for His glory , not human applause. Some generosity should be quiet. Some testimonies are meant to be shared. 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