Ron Anderson, Financial Advisor, on the Intersection of Generosity and Rest (Ep. 148)

Ron Anderson, and founder of Plan A Wealth Management, grew up in a farming family in Nebraska where seeds of financial wisdom and deep faith were planted early. After college, he launched into the world of financial advising—but it wasn’t until years later, after moving through several firms, that he stepped out to start his own practice, one grounded in biblical truth and eternal purpose.  

A turning point in Ron’s life came at a Generous Giving Conference, where God stirred something new in him—a vision for radical generosity and bold obedience. Since then, Ron has committed his life and work to listening for God’s voice and faithfully following where He leads, no matter how uncertain the path. His story is marked by courageous leaps of faith, remarkable provision, and a deep trust in God’s economy.  

Ron also shares his conviction that rest is a discipline, not a luxury—both for himself and those he serves. In this episode, he opens up about how cultivating rhythms of rest has helped him, his clients, and his community live more joyfully, generously, and purposefully.  

Major Topics Include:

• Ron’s early life on a Nebraska farm and faith background
• How he viewed money and wealth in his early career
• His introduction to generosity and biblical money principles
• Tanking leaps of faith in generosity
• Growing trust through obedience in giving
• How God speaks to Ron about generosity
• Learning rest through learning trust in God
• Creating a structure for sabbath rest in his life
• His sabbath plan and rest retreat for generous givers
• What his family sabbath plan looks like each week
• How sabbath rest has changed his work rhythm 
• What he wishes more people understood about generosity and rest
• Ron’s passion for faith driven investing
• Advice for using a giving account

QUOTES TO REMEMBER

• “If you’re listening and you’re following Him, He’s going to take care of you, give you unimaginable opportunities, and an adventure of a lifetime in the process.”
• “If you say ‘yes’ to God, He will take you on a journey that you will never regret going on.”
• “I asked everyone else how much to give, but I hadn’t thought about asking God.”
• “God was showing me He was in control of how much money I had.”
• “All I had to do was listen and obey, and He takes care of the rest.”
• “God takes us on a journey when we relinquish control.”
• “Generosity costs me a lot and gives me just as much in return.”
• “I think we’re supposed to give to what God cares about.”

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

• Generous Giving (see our interviews with cofounders Todd Harper and David Wills and CEO, April Chapman)
• Kingdom Advisors (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue)
• The Finish Line Community Facebook Group
• The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group

BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW

Psalm 127:2-3 | He Gives His Beloved Sleep  

It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep. Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.  

Hebrews 4:1 | The Promise of His Rest  

Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it.

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