Why Giving Money Feels Impossible | Is This Normal? Episode 8

We're wired to measure everything... income, investments, returns. When it comes to generosity, you may not see an ROI. That's why it can be hard for some, especially for people who spend their lives measuring performance, financial professionals included. This episode is our conversation about tithing, generosity, and why giving is one of the hardest financial decisions to make peace with, even when you believe in it. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:25 Did We See Generosity at Home? 06:00 Why Is It Hard to Be Generous? 07:26 S&P 500 vs. Generosity, The ROI Problem 10:35 Friction in Marriage Around Tithing 16:00 Coming Around to Tithing 20:20 Knowing What's Coming In 23:38 Set an Amount to Give 29:41 Set Up a Separate Giving Account 30:20 Be Prepared for an Opportunity Is This Normal? is a podcast about marriage, money, and the conversations couples often avoid. Subscribe for our weekly conversations. FOLLOW US ON: Instagram: @isthisnormalshow Facebook: @isthisnormalshow YouTube: @IsThisNormalShowOfficial LISTEN TO THE PODCAST ON: 🎧 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-this-normal-show/id6792963919 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/033NGa9dW4wDfSQNf0XoR8?si=QI8JDeLrSeiaYSpWqF9kSA&utm_source=copy-link Music by: Reggie Halsey #IsThisNormal #Generosity #Faith #MoneyAndMarriage #financialfreedom