In Episode 29, nonprofit veteran Cherian Koshy joins the podcast to unpack the fascinating connection between brain science and the Bible. Drawing from his book, NeuroGiving: The Science of Donor Decision Making, Cherian explains that generosity isn't just a good idea—it is literally hardwired into our DNA because we are created in the Imago Dei, the image of God.Listen in as Cherian shares the profound, real-life example of generosity modeled by his immigrant parents.
Despite struggling to figure out how to put food on their own table, his parents constantly opened their home to help other families navigate citizenship, job interviews, and daily meals. He challenges believers to realize that even when money is tight, we always have time or talents to share with those who are lonely or in need. If you want to understand how your brain was designed for perfect harmony through loving God and loving your neighbor, this episode will completely shift your perspective
Guest's Bio
USA Today Bestselling Author Cherian Koshy is a leading expert on the neuroscience of generosity and the author of "Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making" (Dec. 9, 2025, Wiley). A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®), he helps mission-driven organizations harness behavioral science, neuroscience, and ethical AI to inspire authentic giving. As Treasurer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Global Board and a member of The Giving Institute and Forbes Nonprofit Council, Koshy shapes the future of philanthropy through research, teaching, and practical frameworks that connect science, strategy, and the human spirit. Learn more at NeurogivingBook.com and CherianKoshy.com.
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