The Overflow Podcast

Generosity is more than what we give. It’s how we lead, how we spend our time, and what we build for others.

The Overflow Podcast is here. Each week, Overflow CEO Vance Roush sits down with pastors and leaders building a more generous future. They share real stories about giving: what’s working, what’s hard, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Our first episode drops Wednesday, October 21st. 

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In this episode, Vance Roush sits down with Christian & Alex Aranza of Valley Rise Church + Brooke & Michael Strickland of Soma Church to discuss their experiences in building community as church planters, navigating challenges, and leveraging technology to enhance their missions. The guests share personal stories of faith, the impact of their work on their communities, and the innovative strategies they employ to foster gr...

In this episode, Vance Roush sits down with Vive global pastors Adam & Kiera Smallcombe, as well as Mike and Lisa Kai of Inspire Church, Hawaii to discuss the future of the church, integrating technology and innovation with faith. It features insights from faith leaders and innovators on the importance of adopting new strategies to further missions within the faith community, emphasizing the role of technology in enhancing chur...

Join Zoe and Vance as they share their personal stories of getting hacked and dive into savvy financial tips for churches, from getting cash back on tithes to cutting down on processing fees, all while exploring how Overflow is changing the game in church financial management.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cas...

In this episode, Vance and Zoe converse about making the giving moment in church more meaningful and effective. It explores fresh ways to talk about tithing, steering clear of clichéd Bible verses, and how to avoid making it feel like a 'panhandling' situation, while also offering practical tips for church planters on building trust with their congregation.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a diffe...

In this episode, Vance and Zoe discuss how to discern which ideas to pursue and when to pivot, both in church leadership and startup ventures. It also touches on understanding church engagement metrics and the intricacies of building a venture-backed startup, including why churches should be mindful of software companies' ultimate goals.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to gen...

We know that especially this year, it feels like every dollar needs to go further than it has before. In this episode, we are discussing 5 ways cash strapped churches can create instant savings for their organization. The best part - all 5 can be implemented immediately to experience the cost savings and benefits!

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors ...

In this episode, we delve into the importance of transparency in church donations, especially for Millennials and Gen Z. We discuss the varying approaches churches take in communicating their financial metrics and goals, and Zoe offers a unique perspective on church tax forms. Additionally, we explore the auditing process, how to handle requests for financial statements, and innovative measures pastors are taking to ensure financia...

In this Give It Up podcast episode, Zoe and Vance explore the best strategies for year-end giving, discuss the nuances of Q4 church giving language, and draw insights from the Vive building campaign. We also delve into why some churches withhold their fundraising targets, and Vance wraps up with a poignant encouragement for pastors and churches on effective fundraising.

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In this episode of the Give It Up podcast, Vance and Zoe discuss the optics of empty offering buckets, gifting clothes and sneakers to church staff, hot takes on what Jesus would say we should be investing in and giving away current day, and so much more!

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can give however they want, from cards and cash to stock, crypto, an...

In this episode, Vance and Zoe explore the intriguing concept of churches fostering financial prosperity among their congregation. Drawing from a prophetic insight received by Vive Church, they discuss the importance of faith and works, and challenge common misconceptions about wealth in religious contexts. The episode serves as a bridge between faith, technology, and the entrepreneurial spirit prevalent in places like Silicon Vall...

Being a tech founder and also a pastor in the Silicon Valley, Vance Roush and his co-worker Zoe discuss their experiences wanting to be Kingdom minded in the workplace, entrepreneurship in the Bible, how churches can walk with their businesspeople in the congregation better, and using one's gifts OUTside the church.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors can gi...

Sam Collier, author & pastor of Story Church Atlanta, joins Vance and Zoe on the Give It Up Podcast to discuss planting a church in a major city, generosity, creating a record label, and how Sam is breaking the typical pastoral mold by pursuing many entrepreneurial endeavors all at once, to further Kingdom missions!

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity. Donors ca...

Pastor Mike Kai of Inspire Church in Oahu, HI sits down with Vance and Zoe to discuss pastors who are also entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in their communities. They cover topics including: how to know if you should pursue an entrepreneurial path, how to collide your passions and Kingdom calling collide, and the importance of local civic engagment as well!

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a ...

AI is a hot topic, and there is major concerns over what jobs can be replaced with AI, and how soon that can happen. As we zero in on the creative/design industry in this conversation, Zoe and Vance chat with Wendell McKinney,(owner of creative agency Divine Persuasion Studio) to get his thoughts on the future of AI in the creative space, how believers should think about AI, and how he is thinking about infusing it into his own wor...

In this episode, Vance and Zoe sit down with Taylor Hiott, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Kingdom Empowered. He also is a millennial crypto donor (yes, they are real) and we discussing his thoughts on the crypto market, why he donates crypto vs. cash, handling dips in the crypto market and more! If you're interested in the future of giving, and staying on top of finance trends your church can prepare for now, then you wil...

In this episode, Vance and Zoe chat with Peter McGowan from Storyland Studios on what he has learned from building and creating immersive "worlds" and experiences at the Disney and Universal Theme parks, expanding visual vocabularies, and what the church can do to create unbelievable guest experiences and tell even better stories.

Overflow is a giving platform for churches and nonprofits that takes a different approach to generosity...

We are in an interesting era of the church. The days of "motivational" messages are behind us (thankfully), and we now have the younger generations hungry for scriptural depth and understanding. On this episode, founder of Arma courses and traveling pastor Manny Arango breaks down the millennial mindset when it comes to scripture reading, and how we as the church can better teach and empower Millennials and Gen Z in their quest for...

Pastor Adam Mesa (from Abundant Living Family Church) is a mover and a shaker, and on this podcast episode with Zoe and Vance, Adam shares his fresh insights on: Kingdom Investing (yes, the church literally investing into portfolios and businesses), how to speak to Millennials and Gen Z about giving, why his church plants in urban environments, the importance of practicality in the faith space, and so much more!

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