{"podcast":{"title":"The Smarter Generosity Podcast","slug":"the-smarter-generosity-podcast-7832429","podcast_index_feed_id":7832429,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/110f78058/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://crufoundation.org/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/45696230/45696230-1777040735917-8ce06061f01cd.jpg","author":"Cru Foundation","episode_count":6,"summary":"The Smarter Generosity Podcast is a conversation about what it means to faithfully steward what God has entrusted to us. Each episode explores the deeper questions behind generosity, from navigating complex financial decisions to understanding the role our resources play in God’s larger story. This is not about giving tactics. It’s about learning to live as stewards, not owners. Hosted by Cru Foundation, this podcast exists to help you think clearly, give wisely, and experience the freedom and joy of generosity as part of your walk with Christ.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T04:19:22.161362+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smarter-generosity-podcast-7832429"},"episode":{"title":"What is a Donor Advised Fund?","slug":"what-is-a-donor-advised-fund","published_at":"2026-06-03T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smarter-generosity-podcast-7832429/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smarter-generosity-podcast-7832429","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cru-foundation/episodes/What-is-a-Donor-Advised-Fund-e3k9ajp","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/110f78058/podcast/play/120940601/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-3%2F425422182-44100-2-ad33e184fd435.mp3","summary":"What exactly is a donor-advised fund, and why are more Christians using one as part of their stewardship journey? In this episode of The Smarter Generosity podcast, Eric Fleshood and Katie Brubaker unpack the purpose and practical benefits of donor-advised funds (DAFs), exploring how they can simplify giving, maximize charitable impact, and create space for smarter generosity. Along the way, they address common misconceptions, discuss the importance of values alignment in charitable giving, and share a powerful lesson from Hezekiah's tunnel that illustrates how believers can protect and direct the resources God has entrusted to them. Whether you're new to donor-advised funds or looking for ways to better align your finances with your faith, this conversation offers practical insight into bringing stewardship, generosity, and spiritual purpose together.","meta_description":"What exactly is a donor-advised fund, and why are more Christians using one as part of their stewardship journey? In this episode of The Smarter Generosit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1373,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-smarter-generosity-podcast-7832429/episodes/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smarter-generosity-podcast-7832429/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}