Being Part of God's Story Through Generosity: With Cody and Kealan Hobelmann
On this episode, Eric and Laurie are joined by Cody and Kealan Hobelmann. They discuss the concept of setting a financial finish line and the impact it can have on one's life. They share their personal stories of faith, generosity, and stewardship, and how these principles have shaped their financial decisions. The conversation also touches on the importance of inviting others into these conversations and the role of faith in financial planning. Kealan and Cody talk about how their experiences have influenced their work as financial advisors and their desire to help others align their finances with their values. The conversation explores the concept of setting a financial finish line and the impact it can have on one's life. They discuss the Finish Line podcast and the diverse stories of generosity shared by their guests. They also introduce the Sprint program, which is designed to encourage group conversations around the core foundations of generosity. The guests highlight the importance of individual expressions of generosity and the unique callings that God has placed on each person. They emphasize the need for customizable approaches to generosity and stewardship. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the broader story of God's work in the world and the opportunity for individuals to be part of it through generosity.
About Cody and Kealan
CODY HOBELMANN
Cody and his wife Stephanie live and work in Maryland. Cody is a financial planner and Stephanie is an elementary school teacher.
After a number of years managing various types of wealth professionally, Cody has had plenty of opportunities to consider the impact that money has on us, and how to manage it wisely. He and Stephanie chose a finish line for their spending in 2020 and have been giving away everything over that line since.
After exploring how to best steward any excess that God blesses him with, Cody along with Kealan founded Compound Impact, a nonprofit real estate fund that purchases and rehabs homes and rents them exclusively to incoming refugee families. Every dollar generated by each home is given away to organizations that are advancing the gospel in hard-to-reach places.
KEALAN HOBELMANN
Kealan is a resident physician in Pennsylvania. He and his wonderful wife Alison are parents to four beautiful girls.
Kealan and Alison set a finish line for their spending around 2016 and have been giving everything over that line away since then. And they’ve learned a lot along the way. You can read about their other passion at www.fosteringphilly.com.
Takeaways
Setting a financial finish line can bring clarity and purpose to one's financial decisions.
Inviting others into conversations about faith, generosity, and stewardship can have a profound impact on their lives.
Aligning one's finances with their values and beliefs is an important aspect of financial planning.
God's faithfulness and provision can be seen when we step out in obedience and trust in Him. Setting a financial finish line can break the hold that money has on one's heart and provide freedom in decision-making.
Generosity is a unique expression of God's calling on each person's life.
There are diverse ways to practice generosity, and it is important to find what resonates with each individual.
The Finish Line podcast and the Sprint program provide resources and stories to inspire and guide individuals on their generosity journey.
God is at work in the world through various movements and initiatives, and individuals have the opportunity to be part of this story through their generosity.
