The Problem With Most Christian Giving - J.D. Bauman

We know Christians are supposed to give to those in need, but should effectiveness be considered in how we change lives? J.D. Bauman, co-author of All the Lives You Can Change, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how Christians can steward their resources with greater impact and intentionality. J.D. explains how effective altruism reframes generosity by focusing on outcomes, showing that some efforts to help can be far more impactful than others. He shares his personal journey from raising money as a student to wrestling with the teachings of Jesus on wealth, sacrifice, and love, and challenges assumptions about giving locally versus globally. Throughout the conversation, J.D. invites listeners to rethink Christian generosity by integrating faith, reason, and sacrifice in ways that reflect the heart of the Gospel and prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable.

Important Links:

• All the Lives You Can Change: Effective Altruism for Christians by Dominic Roser, David Zhang, and J. D. Bauman - https://amzn.to/4tT3zJz (affiliate)
• Christians for Impact - https://www.christiansforimpact.org
• Effective Altruism for Christians - https://www.eaforchristians.org

J.D. Bauman is a leader in the effective altruism movement within the Christian community and co-author of All the Lives You Can Change. He directs Effective Altruism for Christians and serves as executive director of Christians for Impact, helping believers use their careers and resources to address the world’s most pressing problems.

Follow this show and Jake Doberenz’s writings at http://jakedoberenz.substack.com.