Zach Zehnder is a husband, father, author, 4th-gen pastor, and speaker. He founded Red Letter Living and wrote the bestselling Red Letter Challenge. Since 2018, he’s authored 10 books, including his newest book, coming this Fall, Giving Challenge. He serves as Teaching Pastor and Multisite Director at King of Kings, Omaha, NE. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com.
Today’s episode is brought to you by Red Letter Living, particularly our newest 40-day book and sermon series called Giving Challenge. This Fall, on October 5, 2025, we are launching this new 40-day series worldwide, and we’d love for your church to get in. To find out more information, to join the first wave, to order some books, and stay up-to-date, visit www.redlettergiving.com.
This 40-day challenge will inspire generosity in your church, and it is well worth your investment. Disciples of Jesus are generous and this book will feature how each one of us can become generous like Jesus. Along with the books come a sermon series, a small group series, kids books, weekly kids Sunday School or kids church curriculum, graphics, and so much more. All of it is available, get in now, at www.redlettergiving.com and let this Fall be the season where the generosity of Jesus is unleashed in your church! Have questions? Email us at hello@redletterchallenge.com.
Resources mentioned in the episode
Giving Challenge Interest Form
Red Letter Disciple Podcast Episodes
True Riches by John Cortines and Gregory Baumer
Key insights from the episode:
Your money precedes your heart. If you want a heart like God’s, give to the causes God cares about. – Pastor Zach Zehnder
A relationship is more complicated than a percentage. – Pastor Zach Zehnder
I wrote this book [Giving Challenge] to help pastors be able to talk about money in a Christ-centered way. – Pastor Zach Zehnder
The way you use your money can bring happiness. – Pastor Zach Zehnder
Donating money creates a similar amount of happiness as doubling your income. – Pastor Zach Zehnder
Some of the happiest kids live in the poorest neighborhoods. – Pastor Chris Johnson
Zach Zehnder’s Challenge: Pray about generosity and then be generous!
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