Alisa Hoober, on Creating a Strong Family Culture of Generosity and Mission (Ep. 125)

Alisa Hoober has been connected with Hope International since her elementary school years. During that time, her family and church began partnering with a sister church in Ukraine, which laid the groundwork for Hope’s mission today. Through family trips abroad and a strong foundation of biblical values, Alisa was raised in a culture that emphasized stewardship, generosity, and contentment.  

Alisa Hoober has been connected with Hope International since her elementary school years. During that time, her family and church began partnering with a sister church in Ukraine, which laid the groundwork for Hope's mission today. Through family trips abroad and a strong foundation of biblical values, Alisa was raised in a culture that emphasized stewardship, generosity, and contentment.  

As an adult, Alisa spent 10 years on Hope International staff before transitioning to spend more time with her young children. Currently, Alisa serves on several boards, including that of Hope International, and is actively involved in the generosity community alongside her husband. She has valuable insights to share about finding one's calling, establishing priorities, raising generous children, and setting a financial finish line.  

Major Topics Include:

• Learning and teaching the principles of “Earn, Save, and Give”
• Growing in generosity as a couple
• Intentionally raising children in a culture of generosity
• Balancing motherhood with other meaningful passions
• Practicing generosity through hospitality
• Practical tips for traveling to the nations with children
• How to know where God has you right now
• When to say yes to something new and the self-care of saying no
• The challenge of raising kids with a heart of contentment in a world of consumerism

QUOTES TO REMEMBER

• “How can we be generous with our whole selves?”
• “Generosity can be huge and generosity can be really simple.”
• “When we can learn from each other and spur each other on in living generously and giving cheerfully, we all are better for that and grow from it.”
• “The best way to figure out how to be a good steward is to ask the Owner.”
• “It’s a calling to love God, to love others, and to live generously.”
• “When we practice generosity, we see growth.”
• “The joy of giving is contagious.”
• “At the root is a heart of contentment.”

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

• Hope International (see our interview with founder, Jeff Rutt or CEO, Peter Greer)
• Tomorrow Clubs
• Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch
• Julie Wilson, President of Women Doing Well (see our past interview here)
• Journey to Generosity (JoG) with Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounder, Todd Harper and CEO, April Chapman)
• I Like Giving
• The Finish Line Community Facebook Group
• The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group

BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW

Matthew 6:19-21 | Treasures in Heaven

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and st