Finding Joy and Unity in Partnership; With Josh & Kaitlin Saenz and Nick and Rachel Wolverton

The conversation revolves around the topic of giving together as couples and families. The guests, Josh and Caitlin Saenz, and Rachel and Nick Wolverton, share their experiences and motivations for partnering in a project to support Bible translation for the Niha people in Tanzania.   They discuss the importance of having scripture in the heart language of communities and the impact it can have on their lives. The guests also highlight the joy and unity they have found in partnering together and involving their families in the project. The conversation explores the benefits and challenges of partnering together in giving and generosity. The participants discuss the importance of openness and vulnerability in discussing taboo topics like money. They highlight the joy and connection that comes from giving together and the accountability it provides.   They also discuss the impact on their children and the normalization of generosity. The conversation concludes with advice for those interested in partnering together in giving and the potential for future projects.   Takeaways

• Giving together as couples and families can bring joy, unity, and a sense of purpose.
• Having scripture in the heart language of communities is essential for transformation and understanding.
• Partnering with others in a project can provide support, accountability, and shared experiences.
• Involving children in giving and mission work can help instill values of generosity and compassion. Openness and vulnerability are key in discussing taboo topics like money
• Giving together multiplies joy, connection, and impact
• Partnering together allows for larger projects and a broader range of giving
• Accountability and encouragement are important aspects of giving together
• Engaging children in giving together can normalize generosity and create a multi-generational vision
• Finding a partner with shared values and open communication is crucial
• Consider attending a Journey of Generosity retreat to learn more about giving and stewardship

Sound Bites

• "To have other people who are inviting you into being all in, like is so exciting."
• "Scripture is step one in so many other great commission works."
• "Getting to partner with each other and try to bring that into reality in our everyday lives."
• "We're hungry for openness. We're hungry for like the light of Christian community to shine into those places."
• "Money has to be without question, one of the biggest of those [taboo topics]."
• "An unexpected benefit is the accountability around even staying connected at a heart level to our project."