2023 Ministry Impact Review

1,108,019 podcast downloads - largest ever!

A vision way beyond our capabilities as we look to God for His strength, wisdom, and provision.

While we believe having indelible impact on families must go deeper than podcasts, growing both podcasts is the tip of the spear of impact.

2024 projected annual ministry expenses are $141,516.

• Excludes: Paying the Tolpins, physical product costs, and transaction fee's.

• Includes: 50% increase over 2023 expenses that goes directly towards double impact growth initiatives.

Raising $141,516 in two ways:

1. One-time gifts: Raise $70,758 (50% of total)
   We are 33.9% of the way there!

   We only need Approx. 168 more people and we will hit it!
   

2. Monthly Giving Team:  $5,896.50 a month (other 50%)
   We are 41.5% of the way there!

   We only need Approx. 29 more people on the monthly team!

Here’s the plan!

1. Collaboration
We've realized that collaboration is essential for growth. You may have noticed more guests on the CP podcast like Kirk Cameron and Kevin Sorbo recently. We are already moving this direction, but not only having valuable guests, but also being guests on other large shows is important too.

2. Youtube
We've only recently started utilizing this platform again realizing our principles of ditching it after the 2020 election were costing more legacies from being impacted. This platform is important because it lets you advertise to Christians where Facebook no longer lets you be as specific.

3. Team
It has become clear that Isaac needs to be able to delegate more tasks to another support person to be able to focus on bigger impact initiatives. (Resolute Man podcast, books, new marriage courses, expanding the ministries reach)

4. App
The Be Courageous app is vital in a world growing in hatred of Christians. It's dynamic and easy to use like mainstream platforms but there's no advertising and it's only for Christians making this a safe place to spur each other one, ask questions, and provide wisdom. There are fast growing libraries of exclusive content too. This is a crucial part of the ministry where we see indelible impact happening that we plan to significantly grow as the Lord leads.

5. New Resources
It takes a lot of time and money to create something that has a deep impact on believers. We won't put anything out unless we believe it's excellent and provides way more value than it's cost. 
NEW resources include: Fully launch the Resolute Man podcast with guests that comes out weekly, Courageous Parenting and Resolute Man books, Marriage teamwork course, and the full Marriage Mentor Program (It will have a different name).

6. Equipment
There is immediate and great need for new equipment for the ministry.

Why We Support The Tolpins Not Being a Non-Profit

“My husband and I have been encouraged by the Courageous Parenting Course and are currently working our way through the Courageous Marriage Series on the Be Courageous App.  In addition to enjoying the content provide through this ministry, we greatly respect the Tolpin’s decision to refrain from setting up their ministry as a non-profit organization.  Any time a financial benefit is extended by the government, it comes with strings attached.  In order for the government to offer a benefit to the ministry and the donors, they expect something in return.  This typically comes in the way of controlling the actions and speech of those receiving the benefit.  Despite the unconstitutionality of that, it is still how our government is currently operating in many aspects.

One of the best places for us to learn about political candidates and who we, as Christians, should be voting for, is from our church leaders.  However, due to the Johnson Amendment that was put in place in 1954, churches and other 501(c)(3) organizations have been prohibited from supporting specific political candidates.

Also, a 501(c)(3) organization’s lobbying activities are required to be kept to a minimum.

In some instances, non-profits cannot discriminate.  However, it is important for ministries to be able to openly discuss topics such as homosexuality and how it is presented in the Bible.  By doing this, they are able to bring the truth to light, while demonstrating the love of God, without being in fear of losing a non-profit status.

As more and more regulations are put in place for non-profits, this can stifle their efforts.

By making a choice to not link their ministry with the government through non-profit status, the Tolpin’s are choosing to stand courageously, against the grain, to protect their ability to freely share the whole truth of the Word. 

We choose to stand with them.

 Mike and Angie Kroeger”

Together We Impact!

We are in awe of how God is using this ministry to impact the next generation for Christ by equipping parents to truly equip, disciple, and love their children well.

Since the beginning we’ve been focused on being “Tent Makers” as Paul talked about by creating valuable resources, coffee, app fee’s, and merch to self-support the ministry including our family. While this is gradually working, and our commitment to them are steadfast, it has become clear that ministry financial partners are essential.

With the operational and growth initiative expenses covered, we believe the ministry “Tent making” activities will support our family and enable us to really focus on growing the ministry’s impact too.

If the Spirit prompts you, would you join us in the efforts for double vision?

We are so thankful for every podcast listener, social media encourager, ministry spreader, financial supporter, and prayer warrior. Whatever your part has been. Thank you!

Together we are influencing legacy impact across the world!


Isaac & Angie Tolpin