The Generosity Guy

Of all the Seth’s in the world, he’s in my top 3. Up there with Seth Godin and Seth Green, but alphabetically he comes first – Seth Emery. A designer, musician, writer, missionary and lifelong learner… He’s been struck by lightning, twice…and hit by a truck. These are just a couple of things that have happened in his life… Some resource suggestions from Seth: Rare Leadership: 4 Work Habits that Improve Focus, Engagement, and Productivity The Other Half of Church – Jim Wilder, Michael Hendricks The Bible Project Podcast Practicing the Way Podcast – John Mark Comer Connect with Seth: Sethemery.com Facebook Instagram

Where were you born? Does that make a difference? Yes.  Should it? No. What do we do with that?

When we experience loss, gratitude can help us find our way back to generosity, after we grieve

How do charities figure out where the greatest need is? With so many areas of need, the decision can be a difficult one...

Back for Season 4... I have jealousy issues. A tough thing to admit to myself, but the impact that has on generosity in my life is too big to ignore.  

In the final episode of season 3, we talk about charity fatigue, where does it come from, does it even exist and what should we do about it...

What do you want to be when you grow up? You may think you are already grown up but the question is still valid.

To leave a lasting legacy in the world, include your kids in your giving.

Deep down, every person wants the same thing. The three keys to happiness...

Poverty is dangerous, but so is poverty of the non-poor...

What gets you up in the morning?  Finding purpose can make the biggest difference in life - generosity is the key to that.

How much should we be asking about what charities spend and how much should we focus on the impact they are having?

Very few things are black and white, most have elements of grey. Poverty is complex but it can be overcome. 

It is good business for charities to send you mail if you have donated before. But, if you don't want it, just tell them that.

Learning something new is important. Allowing someone to learn something is generous.

You never know how someone will respond when you act generously, so it is it worth it if they don't take it the way you wanted?

Former Miss Arab USA,  actor, peacekeeper in the Middle East, now a full time author, Suzanne has done it all - including suffering from postpartum depression.  Suzanne shares all about her story of becoming a mum, then at times wishing she hadn't, and trying to find a safe place to talk about that. Check out her book - Postpardon Me: A fickle woman's spiral into postpartum depression and anxiety and how the hell she found her way out of it. (Sort of.) Other resources mentioned: Joe Dispenza – Breaking the habit of being yourself The Stormlight Achives Radio Lab Connect with Suzanne on Instagram and through her website.

When is generosity not generosity? When it doesn't cost you anything to do...

There is nothing more universal than a love of a parent for their child.  Every parent wants what is best for their kids - no matter where they are from.

When was the last time you said it?  'I Don't Know' is not to be feared but embraced. 

Comedian, Speaker, Consultant and Neurodiverse “Brain for Hire”, Ben Sorensen joins Kieran in the Generosity Podcast. You may have seen him in the media, or heard his voice, or had him host your trivia event. When he's not being funny, he is helping companies create a culture or neurodiverse inclusion...although he can be funny at the same time. Being diagnosed with Autism and ADHD in his 30's, Ben has truly journeyed through the challenges of what it means to operate in a world that doesn't fully understand the way he thinks. Reading suggestions from Ben... The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel The Art of War – Sun Tzu The Gutenberg Project Contact Ben here... https://www.bensorensen1.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bensorensen1 www.bensorensen1.com/autism

Living in poverty is a costly business and doing simple things can cause a significant financial burden.

Extreme poverty is considered to be anyone living on $2US or less a day, but could someone survive if they were frugal enough?

Some people will give to charities to appease a sense of guilt, is that okay?

Season 3 starts with an explanation - I get all sorts of responses from people when I tell them I am the Generosity Guy - here is what it is all about.

Why do you the things that you do? It's a question I often ask myself, and here is a tool that you can use to help figure it out, and make a behavioural change. 

When good development turns bad. It's awful when it happens (and it does happen), but not all is lost. 

What's the difference between change and transformation? Does it matter? Ask the butterfly...

Two of the greatest challenges we have as a world have to do with food. One is getting too much, the other is getting too little. What can we do about it?

It's a question that gets used to ensure that we are making wise decisions in the present that wont negatively impact those in the future.  It's also a waste of time.

This week we chat with Kabushka Ngemba, a proud Ngemba woman from New South Wales.  Kabushka is a professional artist and specialises in Indigenous Dot Art. She shares her experience of connecting with her creativity, her creative process and how art became so important in her life. “I had my children when I was really young, life wasn’t so easy, art was a place to escape from everyday life at the time.” Kabushka Check out her website for more information or to see her artwork - https://kabushkangemba.com/ Book recommendation from Kabushka - The Mumba Mentality: How I Play - Kobe Bryant - https://www.amazon.com/Mamba-Mentality-How-Play/dp/0374201234#:~:text=The%20Mamba%20Mentality%3A%20How%20I%20Play%20is%20Kobe%20Bryant's%20personal,late%20Los%20Angeles%20Laker%20superstar. Netflix recommendation from Kabuska - The Defiant Ones

A spreadsheet can't possibly capture everything about a person and their life, so there is another method needed...

I often get asked what the best way to fundraise is - whilst there is no right way or wrong way, here are a couple of very helpful insights which will serve you.

Measuring potential is not an exact science, but we know we are missing out on what people can bring to our world. If only we could remove this one thing...

With so many resources naturally found on our planet, which is the greatest one? Oil? Gas? Iron-ore? Ice cream?

It doesn't sound that great, but could there be something special about the sacrifice in giving?

Is there a right time? How do you know?

Show me your calendar and your bank statement and I will show you what you worship.

With an ever growing global population, how are we going to find enough food to feed everyone? What part does generosity play in that process?

Do you even care? How much control do you really have over that?

My experience walking through a slum in Manilla.

What is your generosity limit? When is enough, enough?

Hungry?  What it means to have enough, too little or too much.  There is enough. The supply is not the issue. 

Are we on the right side or wrong side of history?  Should we care?

Is Women's Empowerment a women's issue? Things have changed since my first women's event, thank God for that. 

Overcoming poverty is more than just a financial thing, it is psychological. Once someone's basic needs are met, only then can they become who they could be. Maslow was right. 

Hospitals are a scary place. Think about that from the perspective of a 1 or 2 year old - they are confused, the don't know why they are there, why are these people coming in, are they going to hurt me? Jason's organisation, Supertee, helps sick children in hospital find strength through imagination.  You can find out more about Supertee at www.supertee.org.au Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TheSuperteeCharity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_supertee_project/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/supertee/ The Denzel Washington video Jason referred to is here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOlYmtPBSqE

It's a trap that perpetuates itself.

How do you practice self generosity? How are you generous with your love for other people? What generous boundaries do you have in place for your children? Why don't you have a belly button?? These are some of the questions that Brandi K Harris answers in this weeks podcast.  Brandi is an experienced counsellor, author, speaker, teacher, and coach. Married with three children, Brandi has a wealth of insight and wisdom about generosity in every day life.  What Brandi is reading currently:  The Other Black Girl - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-other-black-girl-zakiya-dalila-harris/book/9781526630384.html The Great Sex Rescue - https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-great-sex-rescue-sheila-wray-gregoire/book/9781540900821.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgP6PBhDmARIsAPWMq6kos6wDfjtJX0_NVBsZsf_lftMJNtID3TE1lg5HdPNcyqqDsehs_mMaAmvsEALw_wcB Sapiens - https://www.booktopia.com.au/sapiens-yuval-noah-harari/book/9781784873646.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAgP6PBhDmARIsAPWMq6kbFm81KxZxxBvESulTExQ0V1SZxv1gbtxnhn7wcQWuV-9AYdr3FHQaAnNDEALw_wcB You can find more information about her at www.ittakesabreath.com Her books can be found here: Grace for Parents - https://www.amazon.com.au/Grace-Parents-Brandi-K-Harris/dp/1312682205 Love Well - https://www.amazon.com.au/Love-Well-Brandi-K-Harris-ebook/dp/B093X64P3J The Truth About Holy Sex - Coming Soon Follow Brandi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandik.harris/

Sometimes people need rescuing, but mostly we need to look at what the causes are. 

Generosity is a mindset, it doesn't require a certain amount of wealth before it can happen.

Nobody wants to donate to pay for electricity. But without it, nothing happens.

We don't talk about our giving, because 400 years ago it wasn't okay.

Generosity is good for you. It's brain science. 

Each time you participate in an act of generosity, you are taking a risk. What happens if it gets rejected? Do we stop being generous?

With no price tag attached, how do we know how much money to give away? Here are a couple of tips.

Fear can hold us back, and when it comes to generosity, fear can stop us from becoming the type of person that we want to be. In places like Australia, that fear is mostly unfounded. 

There is no future time in which you will suddenly become more generous. Generosity starts now. Don't wait.

Usually people will say that being selfless is a good thing, but it actually gets in the way of true generosity. 

There are certain times when we might want to give money away, and think we are doing a good thing, but God doesn't want it from us.

God's plan for our world does not rely upon whether I give or not. He is not restricted by my lack of generosity.  Instead, He invites us to be part of what He is doing through our Generosity. 

People dream of winning the lottery and living the rest of their lives on easy street.  But what if we have already won?

Some call them reasons, I call them excuses. This episode highlights four of the most common reasons/excuses that people use to justify not giving to a charity. 

Why do we give to what we give to? What is it that motivates us to support one charity over another, or no charities at all?

What do you do when the topic of money and generosity is sprung on you without warning? Plus, some tips for intentional generosity.