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Idle Treasure: a Christian response to the wealth sitting in donor advised funds

Idle Treasure: a Christian response to the wealth sitting in donor advised funds

Di: Courtney Markley
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There are billions of dollars accumulating in donor advised funds and we are here to ask the question, is this okay?


Some Christians say everything is fine; the system is working as it should. Others say this is a major problem.


Hosted by financial counselor, Courtney Markley, this mini-series will take you through a narrative journey to explore what really lies beneath this number.

But this story isn’t just about donor advised funds; it is about each of us and the elephant in the room: Christians give less today than during the Great Depression. It’s simply become normal in our culture for God’s people not to live generously.


Could our lack of giving be a sign that something greater is going on?

Throughout the journey we will hear from industry experts, ministry leaders, entrepreneurs, and biblical scholars. We’ll be joined by John Rinehart, Randy Alcorn, Ronald Blue, Peter Greer, and Craig Blomberg – just to name a few.


We'll explore the challenges people face when giving to charity, the obstacles of passing down generational wealth, and the vulnerable reasons we often keep money to ourselves.


The goal of this podcast is not to convince you to give more money away.


This is an invitation into a gentle discussion about giving, discipleship to Christ, and our idle treasure.

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Episodi
  • Are these numbers right?

    Are these numbers right?
    Feb 17 2026

    In this episode we pull back the curtain on donor advised funds to ask a sharper question: if assets are allocated but not activated, have we truly surrendered them to God’s purposes? With billions of dollars sitting in DAFs and urgent needs multiplying, we explore the tension between smart planning and delayed impact.

    Throughout the conversation we break down the core mechanics of DAFs, from why givers use them to the real advantages for non-cash gifts and tax efficiency. Then we tackle the metrics. We explore the statistics around DAFs and what these numbers represent. We also step back to see what information might be missing and what false assumptions we might be bringing to the table.

    If you’ve wondered whether DAFs are parking lots or highways for charity, this conversation offers both clarity and challenge.



    Links from episode:

    DAF Research Collaborative Report

    Idle Treasure is sponsored by the Center for Financial Discipleship.

    Idle Treasure is sponsored by the Center for Financial Discipleship.
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    36 min
  • The Origin Story

    The Origin Story
    Feb 10 2026

    In our first episode we will begin pulling back the layers of the DAF controversy by looking first at the origin story. Who created the modern donor advised fund and why? The answer might surprise you.



    Links from episode:

    DAF Research Collaborative Report

    Idle Treasure is sponsored by the Center for Financial Discipleship.
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    26 min
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Jan 26 2026

    Coming February 10th.
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    4 min
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