The Simple Charity Podcast

Brian Grasso
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~Conversations on learning to love like Jesus~ When asked what the greatest commandment is, Jesus had a simple response: Love God and neighbor. Paul wrote that love is greater than hope and faith. John said "God is love" and "whoever loves has been born of God and knows God." But what does it mean to love like Jesus in our complex and crazy world? How do we put love into action amidst crises like foster care, poverty, injustice, human trafficking, disease, or war? How does love shape our approach to policy or our practice of philanthropy? Listen in to explore these questions and more.

  1. FEB 25

    E28 - The Wisdom of Generosity with Chris Gabriel

    Chris Gabriel is a wealth manager and the author of WISE Generosity. In this episode, Chris shares about the wisdom of wealthy families who choose to give generously and the wisdom of financial advisors who encourage that generosity. But then, the conversation goes deeper, exploring the call to radical generosity and the role of developing virtue to heal what's broken in our world. Purchase Chris's book WISE Generosity here: https://www.amazon.com/WISEgenerosity-Purposeful-Practical-Living-Giving/dp/1637631936

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 18

    E27 - A Data-Driven Approach to Preventing Modern Slavery with John Molineux

    Did you know that there are 50 million people in modern day slavery today? And this is despite the reality that slavery is illegal in every country in the world. Love Justice claims that every $112 that is donated to the organization prevents a person from becoming a slave. And, as John and Brian discuss on the show, it’s possible that this is a significant underestimate of their impact. Learn more about Love Justices work at www.lovejustice.ngo.

    1 hr

  3. FEB 12

    E26 - How to Form a Covenantal Community of Friends with Rick Steinberger

    There's the self and the other. When we form a deep community of friends, we train ourselves to focus more on others and grow in the generous love of Jesus. In this episode, we learn from Rick Steinberger who has journeyed with a committed group of friends for over 18 years. Maybe God is calling you to be the catalyst for a community like this. Listen to learn more about how to get started. Learn more about NCF Orlando: www.ncfgiving.com/orlando/ During the conversation, Rick mentions the books Being with God by AJ Sherrill and Fifty-Seven Words That Change The World by Darrell W. Johnson.

    1h 4m

  4. JAN 28

    E25 - Nonprofit Finance Essentials with Karen Houghton, Author of Funding Your Mission

    Purchase Funding Your Mission to learn more about nonprofit finance. Explore Karen's organization, Infinite Giving. The nonprofit sector is a $1.4 trillion portion of the US economy. That’s 5% of US GDP. How can nonprofit organizations wisely steward their funds? Why are cash reserves important, what are endowments, and is it possible to have too much cash reserves? What are the differences between endowments, foundations, and donor-advised funds? This is a conversation that's essential for nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, and philanthropists about nonprofit finance. Give us your feedback by emailing brian@simplecharity.org.

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 21

    E24 - Spiritual Formation, Listening, and Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence with Judy Nelson Lewis

    Learn more about Judy's retreat center in Italy: www.villadivorno.com/ Judy Nelson Lewis is a spiritual director and writer. She is the author of Exhale, which includes brief meditations to guide you to God's heart. In this wide-ranging conversation, she shares about a retreat center in Italy, the rise of the spiritual formation movement in evangelicalism, and an itinerary for the spiritual journey. Join for a conversation about faith and love with a wise guide.

    1h 6m

  6. JAN 15

    E23 - A Shelter for Sex-Trafficked Minors in NC and Why Relationships Matter in Fundraising with Emily Reed

    Learn more about Flagship Equip: www.flagshipequip.com/ This conversation features the origin stories of two impactful organizations: A shelter for sex-trafficked minors in North Carolina and a consulting business that helps faith-based nonprofits raise more money and have a greater impact. Emily Reed shares many insights about nonprofit leadership and fundraising excellence.

    1h 4m

  7. JAN 7

    E22 - Does Foreign Aid Work? A Deep Dive on Research Methodologies in Monitoring and Evaluation

    In this conversation with Amelia Thompson, a professional in international development with a master's from Harvard, we learn about how we know what we know about international development. We discuss RCTs, instrumental variables, focus groups, interviews, and mixed methods approaches. But we also talk about why love leads us to care about outcomes.

    1h 4m

  8. 12/31/2025

    E21 - Loving Refugees Pt 3: The Politics of Immigration in 2025

    Learn more about the Forum at www.forumtogether.org. 2025 has been a disruptive year for America's immigration system, including the refugee resettlement program. On this episode, Brian interviews Jenny Murray, the CEO of the National Immigration Forum on what has changed this year and why. They also discuss how faith in Jesus should influence our view of immigration policy and why refugee resettlement is one of the most morally unambiguous issues in this complex system.

    1h 3m
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~Conversations on learning to love like Jesus~ When asked what the greatest commandment is, Jesus had a simple response: Love God and neighbor. Paul wrote that love is greater than hope and faith. John said "God is love" and "whoever loves has been born of God and knows God." But what does it mean to love like Jesus in our complex and crazy world? How do we put love into action amidst crises like foster care, poverty, injustice, human trafficking, disease, or war? How does love shape our approach to policy or our practice of philanthropy? Listen in to explore these questions and more.

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