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FREE radio spots testimonial

"We are a listener supported station and have been using these FREE radio spots and eDevotional to help teach our listeners the Biblical principles of generosity and giving.  The response has been incredible!  We've seen God move among his people throughout our listening audience and giving has increased."

WMSJ 89.3FM

Many stations play these spots year-round

and others use them the 40 days leading up to their Sharathon.

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Download your FREE 60-sec fully-produced spots of "TRUE STORIES"  to help inspire greater generosity and increased giving among your listeners

By Brian Kluth: Bestselling author, speaker & media guest

 

SAMPLE 60 SEC SPOTS:

"Journey to Generosity" True Stories

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Day 1

A single mom’s grocery money

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Day 2

African man saves children going blind

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Day 3

NBC TV reporter asks, “Does God want you rich?”

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Day 4

A middle-class family becomes millionaire givers

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Day 5

Young girl helps buy a multimillion dollar camp for $1

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Day 6

Managing God's supply line for over 40 years

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Day 7

A Communist learns God is the true Owner & Provider

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Q&A: Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

  1. WHO is the source and radio voice for these 40 FREE sixty second radio spots about people's "journey to generosity" true stories?

  2. WHICH national leaders have endorsed Dr. Brian Kluth's generosity ministry?

  3. WHY is this national radio/online campaign being launched?

  4. WHAT are the 5 SIMPLE STEPS radio ministries should do to use the 40 FREE radio spots and the FREE 40 Day online eDevotional to inspire generosity and increase giving to God's work among their listening audience?

  5. WHAT additional ideas and resources are available for radio ministries to use in this 40 day generosity campaign?

  6. WILL additional sixty second radio spots (beyond the original 40 true stories) be available in the future?

  7. WHO was involved in the production of these radio spots and campaign?

  8. Can radio stations or media ministries receive the audio files without the embedded music so they can create their own intros/endings/music?

  9. WHO should I contact if I have additional questions?

1 - Who is the source and radio voice for these 40 FREE sixty second radio spots about people's "journey to generosity" true stories?

Dr. Brian Kluth is a pastor, bestselling generosity author, speaker, media commentator, and Sharathon guest.  Prior to becoming a pastor he was the national president of the Christian Stewardship Association.  He has been a conference and seminar speaker for ECFA, Promise Keepers, NRB, GMA, CSA, CMA/CLA, Moody's Pastors' Conference, and other Christian Associations and events.  He has been interviewed by NBC, CBN, 20/20, Chronicle of Philanthropy, WORLD magazine, Christianity Today, leading newspapers, and many radio stations and talk show programs programs on matters of generosity and charitable/church giving.  His "40 Day Journey to a More Generous Life" devotional has become a bestseller with 400,000 copies in print and translations underway in over 40 foreign languages.  This devotional has been effectively used by hundreds of churches and ministries to inspire greater generosity and increased giving in the midst of difficult economic times.

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2 - Which national leaders have endorsed Dr. Brian Kluth's generosity ministry?

Howard Dayton of Crown Financial Ministries, Lauren Libby of Trans World Radio, George Barna, Ron Blue of Kingdom Advisors, Dick Towner of Willow Creek's Good Sense Movement, Tony Evans of The Urban Alternative, and many others.

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3 - Why is this national radio & online generosity campaign being launched?

Many people are feeling financial fears and stress because of difficult economic times.  Giving has been decreasing to ministries and churches.   We are at a crucial time when people everywhere need the hope that God's Word provides and the inspiration to make giving a spiritual priorities in their lives.  Through the use of inspirational stories and Biblical truth from over 400 Scriptures in the online eDevotional, Dr. Brian Kluth is being used by the LORD to help inspire generosity and increased giving everywhere.

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4 - What are the 5 SIMPLE STEPS radio ministries should do to use the 40 FREE radio spots and the FREE 40 Day online eDevotional to inspire generosity and increase giving to God's work among their listening audience?

  1. PREVIEW the radio spots.

  2. DECIDE what day/date to begin airing these 40 daily radio spots.  NOTE: Some stations are using these spots year-round and others are using them in the weeks before their Sharathon.

  3. DOWNLOAD the radio spots individually or send in an EMAIL request to receive a link to a ZIP FILE with all 40 MP3 spots.

  4.   NOTE: Some stations have been requesting the audio spots WITHOUT a music background so they can embed their own choice of music.  If you would like a ZIP FILE with all 40 MP3 audio spots (without music), just send us an EMAIL and we will send you the download link you need.  Stations can also choose to use the written scripts to record the spots with their own staff or local talent and and music background.
  5. CHOOSE a "40 Day Journey to Generosity" website graphic for the free eDevotional and put it on your website homepage.  Also include information about this 40 day campaign in emails, eNewsletters, and/or print newsletters you send to your listeners.

  6. PLAY the daily radio spots and talk about the stories and the free 40 day eDevotional on the air.

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5 - What additional ideas and generosity resources are available to radio ministries?

  1. INTERVIEW: You can schedule Dr. Brian Kluth to talk about the GiveWithJoy.org campaign, generosity, what is happening with giving in America, and the story about his unexpected bestselling 40 Day Generous Life devotional.  CLICK HERE to download a list of possible interview questions.

  2. INCLUDE 40 DAY eDEVOTIONAL INFO IN EMAILS TO LISTENERS & DONORS: You can send them news about this campaign AND/OR you can send daily emails for the 40 Days prior to your Sharathon.  "Cut and paste" the daily eDevotional link in your email.  You could also include a link to the "donate now" page on your website.

  3. INVITE CALLS FROM LISTENERS: Ask your listener's to call in with their own stories about God's grace in their journey to generosity.  If possible record these stories for playback later.  NOTE: Dr. Kluth has found that there are two things that lead people to become more generous in their life.  First, is hearing true stories about other people's journey to generosity.  Second, is instructions in the Scriptures about what God's Word says about finances and giving.  That is why this nationwide campaign focuses on true stories and then giving people a free online eDevotional that will give them Biblical principles and 400 Scripture verses to help guide people's finances and generosity.

  4. INCLUDE GENEROSITY-INSPIRING PREMIUMS IN YOUR FUNDRAISING AND SHARATHON PLANS: A number of radio stations and ministries are purchasing Dr. Brian Kluth's generosity resources as premium giveaways and donor appreciation gifts.  Dr. Kluth has discounted the prices on his generosity up to 85% for media ministries.  CLICK HERE and go to the 2nd page of this flyer for special pricing and customizing options.  If you are a media client of ShareMedia Services, CLICK HERE.

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6 - Will additional sixty second radio spots (beyond the original 40 true stories) be available in the future?

If the first 40 "journey to generosity" true story radio spots are well received and radio stations request more spots, Dr. Brian Kluth is open to recording more stories to be played on the radio.  If you would like to see this happen, please EMAIL your request to Dr. Brian Kluth.

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7 - Who was involved in the production of these radio spots and campaign?

Reach Global in Colorado Springs provided studio time and staff for Dr. Brian Kluth to record these spots.  Editing was done by Bob Allen of BobAllenAudio.com in Nashville.  Todd Isberner and Jim Smith of ShareMedia Services and Brad Fisk of Brad Fisk Media have been advisors for this radio and online generosity campaign.

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8 - CAN radio stations or media ministries receive the audio files without the embedded music so they can create their own intros/endings/music?

Yes.  Any radio station or media ministry is allowed to receive the original audio tracks so they can edit the spots, add their own intro and ending, and choose their own music background.  For instructions on how to download the original files, CLICK HERE to send in your request.

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9 - Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

Contact Brian Kluth on his cell phone (719-930-4000) or send him an EMAIL and he will be glad to answer any questions you have and to assist you in every way possible.

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Scripts/Print Version of True Stories for Week 1

Day 1 – A single mom’s grocery money

Nancy was a single mother with young children. Her ex-husband sent her only a small amount of grocery money every week--so small it couldn’t even feed 1 person, much less her family of 4. But Nancy decided to begin giving to God from her little bit of grocery money and trust Him to provide. Shortly after, she got a job with a cookbook company. The company paid Nancy to go grocery shopping and prepare meals so they could take photographs for their cookbooks. When they were done taking pictures, Nancy could keep the food she had purchased and prepared. Isn’t that an amazing story of God’s goodness? Nancy learned that even if you’re poor, you still need to learn to give from whatever you have.

Back to the top This is a true story in a series of radio spots by Brian Kluth of www.GiveWithJoy.org and www.kluth.org

 

Day 2 - African man saves children going blind

While ministering in Africa, I met a Christian worker who raised his 6 children on $10 a month. He told me the story of how children in his village were going blind because of a disease that could be prevented with medicine that only cost 50 cents. He began to pray and ask God to send a rich person to their village to help give the money for the medicine, but no one ever came. As he kept praying, the Lord told him he should give the money to buy the medicine. But with 6 children and only a $10 a month salary, he couldn’t see how he could do this. But he and his family prayed and decided that every month they would buy the medicine to help one child. When I last spoke with him, he'd been doing this for 7 years and had saved 84 children from going blind. And his family saw God meet all of their needs.

Back to the top This is a true story in a series of radio spots by Brian Kluth of www.GiveWithJoy.org and www.kluth.org

 

Day 3 – NBC TV reporter asks, “Does God want you rich?”

After my 40-Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life book became an unexpected bestseller, I was contacted by NBC to do a TV news story. When the TV reporter interviewed me, she asked, “So, you think God wants everyone rich?” I said, “No, I don’t believe that.” She was a little surprised by my answer and then asked, “Well, what do you believe?” I responded, “I believe that everyone needs to learn to become more generous with whatever God has given them.” She then asked, “Well, didn’t your book becoming a bestseller make you rich?” I replied, “No, it helped me become more generous!” The truth is--every one of us in America is rich when you compare us to the rest of the world. What each of us needs to learn is how to become more generous with whatever God entrusts to us.

Back to the top This is a true story in a series of radio spots by Brian Kluth of www.GiveWithJoy.org and www.kluth.org

 

Day 4 - A middle-class family becomes millionaire givers

Steve owned a small business and had an annual salary of $50,000. He went to a conference where Dr. Bill Bright challenged people to give a million dollars to the LORD’s work. Steve told Dr. Bright it would be impossible for his family to give a million dollars. Dr. Bright asked, “How much money did you make last year, and how much did you give?” Steve said, “My salary is $50,000 and we gave $15,000.” Dr. Bright said, “Next year, trust God to help you give $50,000.” But Steve said, “That’s my entire salary!” Dr. Bright said, “Trust God and see how He provides.” With God’s help, Steve’s business did well and his family joyfully gave $50,000. The following year, God helped them give $100,000. Each year, his family lived on his $50,000 salary and gave all their extra income to the LORD’s work. Within several years, they gave over a million dollars!

Back to the top This is a true story in a series of radio spots by Brian Kluth of www.GiveWithJoy.org and www.kluth.org

 

Day 5 - Young girls helps buy multimillion dollar camp for $1.00

I heard a missionary tell an amazing story of a child’s generosity. John Bechtel, a missionary in Hong Kong, wanted to start a Christian camp to reach people for Christ. A bankrupt multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center became available for sale. He made an offer to purchase the property and then traveled around the world to raise the millions he would need. But no one was willing to help and he returned to Hong Kong discouraged. Then one day he got a letter from a young girl that included $1 and a note saying she wanted him to use this to buy the camp. John Bechtel prayed and took the girl’s $1 to the real estate closing and the corporation decided to accept the $1 as full payment! Since the camp first opened, over a million people have come and over 100,000 have accepted Christ.

Back to the top This is a true story in a series of radio spots by Brian Kluth of www.GiveWithJoy.org and www.kluth.org

 

Day 6 - Managing God's supply line for over 40 years

In the 1950’s, Ressa and Al took $5,000 out of their savings and gave it to a pastor who wanted to start a Christian camp. The pastor ultimately left his church so he could direct the camp ministry full-time. For the next 40 years, Ressa and Al sent money to the camp every month. The first year, only 19 children attended the camp, but now thousands come to the camp every year. While the camp director was on the the front lines, Ressa and Al helped man the supply line with their monthly gifts. 1 Samuel 30:24 says those who stay with the supplies will share equally with those in the battle. In heaven, Ressa and Al will get to meet thousands of people they helped lead to Christ through their faithful and generous giving that helped start and sustain that camp for many years.

Back to the top This is a true story in a series of radio spots by Brian Kluth of www.GiveWithJoy.org and www.kluth.org

 

Day 7 - A Communist learns God is the Owner and Provider

A number of years ago, I was teaching a seminar on what the Bible teaches about finances to Christians in Eastern Europe. After the seminar, one of the people came and told me how much the teaching helped everyone. He said during the 70 years communism was in their country, people were told the Communist government owned everything and the government would provide for everyone. He went on to say that communism fell, and people came from America and said that capitalism was the way to go--where people own everything and they have to provide for themselves. He then said, today I learned the best news of all. God is the owner of everything and He is our provider. He learned people must be faithful and generous with whatever God gives them.

Back to the top  This is a true story in a series of radio spots by Brian Kluth of www.GiveWithJoy.org and www.kluth.org

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