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		<description>The Smarter Generosity Podcast is a conversation about what it means to faithfully steward what God has entrusted to us.

Each episode explores the deeper questions behind generosity, from navigating complex financial decisions to understanding the role our resources play in God’s larger story. This is not about giving tactics. It’s about learning to live as stewards, not owners.

Hosted by Cru Foundation, this podcast exists to help you think clearly, give wisely, and experience the freedom and joy of generosity as part of your walk with Christ.</description>
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