🎙️ Beyond Money: How True Stewardship Transforms Lives with Larry O'Nan

👤 Guest Bio – Larry O'Nan

Larry O'Nan is a visionary leader, stewardship strategist, and author of Intentional Living and Giving. With over 40 years of experience coaching ministries and helping leaders embrace biblical generosity, Larry’s journey began with a single note: “Go for it. You have the freedom to fail.” That moment sparked a movement that has influenced global missions and transformed lives.From theater arts to lifestyle stewardship, Larry blends storytelling, biblical principles, and practical wisdom to guide individuals toward intentional living, generosity, and legacy.

🗣️ Episode Summary

What if stewardship wasn’t about how much you give—but how intentionally you live?In this episode of the Give a Heck Podcast, host Dwight Heck welcomes Larry O'Nan to unpack the radical clarity that comes from purposeful giving and biblical stewardship. From early lessons in creativity and faith to coaching billion-dollar impact, Larry shares how overcoming fear and embracing purpose is possible for anyone—no wealth required.If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your direction, or your role in God's bigger plan, this conversation will inspire you to live differently.

⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights

• 00:02 – Larry’s Origin Story: Theater, faith, and early pivots

• 10:37 – Life’s winding road and the impact of intentional living

• 22:50 – Stewardship as a lifestyle: Not just money

• 30:00 – Fundraising vs. Fund development: Transforming how we give

• 41:55 – The GPS of stewardship: Clarity, courage, and commitment

• 52:00 – Larry’s “10 I Wills” and leaving a legacy

• 59:16 – Final message: You are entrusted with something—give boldly

📚 What You’ll Learn

• The difference between fundraising and fund development

• Five biblical principles of lifestyle stewardship

• How to build a legacy through intentional reflection

• How stewardship includes time, talent, relationships—and not just treasure

• How clarity and purpose transform generosity

📖 Larry’s Stewardship Model

Larry’s five principles of lifestyle stewardship:

• 🧭 Recognize God's ownership

• 🙋 Understand your role as a steward

• 🧾 Embrace accountability

• 💙 Cultivate contentment

• 🌍 Live with eternal perspective

🔗 Connect with Larry O’Nan

• 🌐 Official Website – LarryOnan.com

• 📥 Free eBook Download – Click Here 

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• 🌐 Official Website – Give A Heck

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