{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S1 Ep3 Generosity really does bring joy with Sam Malins","description":"Shownotes In our third episode of Active Generosity, Sam Malins, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, reveals fascinating insights into the science that shows generosity really can make us happier. In particular, he discusses findings from a series of research studies that tackles the question 'How much happiness can $2m dollars buy?\u2019 Sam also shares on how his faith has grown his generosity over the years. Sam\u2019s favourite Bible verse on generosity: \u201cBut store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.\u201d Matthew 6:20 (NIV) See our note on Bible usage: https:\/\/www.stewardship.org.uk\/bible-usage How you can pray for Sam:  \u00b7&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; that God would continue to lead Sam as he continues his journey exploring psychological science and faith Related links: The TED Interview: How much happiness can 2 million USD buy? With Elizabeth Dunn:  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/7mER3wqGT5ZFnpgSmVH1Y7?si=UO0gEtUgS2-P6s1EAk2bAw The interview draws on findings from a series of research studies:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/full\/10.1073\/pnas.2211123119 https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s44271-024-00166-6 https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/09567976231184887 Stewardship\u2019s Giving Account: https:\/\/www.stewardship.org.uk\/giving-account Stewardship\u2019s Partner Account for Individuals: https:\/\/www.stewardship.org.uk\/partner-account-individuals Subscribe to this podcast: https:\/\/stwdshp.org\/podcast-subscribe Be the first to receive each month's podcast. You\u2019ll hear from our donors, partners and colleagues about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they\u2019ve experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives. Follow us on social media: Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stewardship&amp;nbsp; Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stewardshipuk\/&amp;nbsp; X:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/x.com\/stewardshipnews&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/company\/stewardship&amp;nbsp; Podcast presenter:&amp;nbsp;Ruth Jackson&amp;nbsp;Podcast producer:&amp;nbsp;Vimbai Chigwangwa Episode website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.stewardship.org.uk\/podcast\/ ","author_name":"Active Generosity Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/555002","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35574825\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185438465"}