The Heart Behind the Risk

Ep 19 // The Character of God pt. 1 - How I Know the Beatitudes Are True with Josh Petersen.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:54:15 -0000

It's Carli and Josh for this episode! Carli shares a story of how she had $7 in her spend account at the beginning of the week, but trusted God and watched him provide meal after meal throughout the week.

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Ep 18 // We Gave All Our Savings with Cooper Erikson.

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0000

We have Cooper Erikson on the podcast today! Cooper does youth ministry at Mercy City Church and shares stories of how God has been faithful to him when he's stepped out.

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Ep 17 // Bible Stories of Generosity.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Cynci shares with Carli some places she goes in the Bible to inspire her generosity.

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Ep 16 // When You Think God Isn't Going to Come Through.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Carli and Cynci are back together! They dialogue about discerning the voice of God from their own thoughts, and if they think it's God asking them to do something, what do they do if they're scared or doubting that he'll come through. It's a real wrestle that every Christian faces, so we hope this episode can equip you for when your own moment comes.

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Ep 15 // Unstoppable Generosity with Bryon Wichman.

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0000

It's Cynci with guest Bryon Wichman for this episode! Bryon has quite the story...from being homeless back in the 90s, to his family not allowing him to give any money away, to him still FINDING a way to be generous. Bryon has impacted The Hope Venture in more ways than just financially. We hope you enjoy this episode.

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Ep 14 // When You Don't Know What God is Doing.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Carli is in India and shares that due to a medical thing, she's had to stay back during the trip. The central question of this episode is, when your life is going haywire and God doesn't give you answers, is just his presence enough?

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Ep 13 // Handstands and Hearing from God.

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Cynci is back from a trip to Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Kenya, and shares some crazy God stories with Carli.

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Ep 12 // It's the Little Things that Teach Us with Josh Petersen.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Just need some stories on why generosity is worth it? Need to be reminded of who God is when we feel disappointed by him? Then this episode is for you. Josh shares with Carli several stories from his life about the highs and lows of being generous and trusting God.

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Ep 11 // I'm Bored in My Giving.

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Hmmm, what if I'm feeling bored in my giving? Stay the course or switch it up? Carli and Cynci dialogue about the lull that can come in giving and wrestle through what to do.

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Ep 10 // Muffins and Freedom: The Joy of Obedience.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Carli sets out by asking how Cynci inspires people toward fun generosity, but the conversation takes a turn toward chocolate espresso muffins, helping a homeless woman, and at last arrives at how it really is fun and beautiful to stick with Jesus and live obediently. Don't forget, generosity is in the same word camp as love and freedom, NOT with obligation and duty. We enjoyed this one, hope you do too. :)

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Ep 9 // The Theology of Enough with Josh Petersen.

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0000

We have Josh Petersen on the podcast today, who is the son of Cynci and the Hub Director here at The Hope Venture. Carli and Josh talk about choosing to live with enough and how trusting God with our money (and entire lives) leads to intimacy with God.

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Ep 8 // Why Should I Want to Give?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

What if I'm a Christian and generosity isn't something I'm excited about in my heart? Why should I want to give?

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Ep 7 // Let's Back This Up. A Guidebook to Generosity 101.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Let's actually begin at the beginning, shall we? Even if we're 7 episodes in. :) Carli asks Cynci for practical generosity advice with three questions: where do I start, how do I find good organizations to give to, and what do I give?

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Ep 6 // I Didn't Know Anything.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Carli and Cynci share what's on their minds after the vision trip. For Carli, she didn't know anything about what it means to be a global organization that helps people overseas. For Cynci, there was a moment on the trip where she really got to love someone and that caused a change in her heart even when she returned home.

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Ep 5 // From the Field: DRC + Ethiopia.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000

Come overseas with Carli and Cynci as they sit on their balcony in Ethiopia recounting their trip and what they saw and experienced.

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Ep 4 // Why is The Hope Venture's Model the Way It Is?

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Carli asks Cynci about The Hope Venture's model vs. the model of micro-loans.

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Ep 3 // What I Did About the Local Homeless Man.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

After recording the previous episode, Carli encountered a homeless man. In this episode she shares the story with Cynci of what happened and how her heart was different.

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Ep 2 // What Do You Do About the Local Homeless Man?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Carli asks Cynci how she approaches local homelessness and local need as the leader of a global organization.

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Ep 1 // What if I Don't Want to Give?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Carli and Cynci dialogue about the wrestling between not giving if you're not a cheerful giver vs. the discipline of giving even when you don't want to.

If you're still thinking about this conversation tomorrow, reach out. We'd love to have coffee or lunch sometime to chat more. It's on us. :)

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If you want to learn more about The Hope Venture and the opportunities we provide to give around the world, check out thehopeventure.org.