Jenn Tarbell on Purpose, Generosity, and Redemptive Real Estate is a deeply moving story of faith, impact, and intentional living. In this insightful episode of the Generous Girl Podcast, host Kim Moeller welcomes Jenn Tarbell—microfinance advocate, nonprofit leader, and co-founder of Preserving Places—for a powerful conversation about living generously, reimagining real estate, and creating lasting change for families and communities.
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Jenn Tarbell’s journey began with her work in microfinance through HOPE International, offering small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. But it wasn’t just about business—it was about transformation. Jenn noticed that when parents gain financial stability, their children benefit in powerful ways.
Together with Lance Wood, Jenn co-authored a book inspired by her fieldwork in Ukraine and Moldova. Their message is clear: if you want to help children, start by equipping their parents.
💬 Jenn’s Insight: “The best way to keep children in families is to empower their parents with opportunity.”
Alongside her husband Kevin, Jenn Tarbell co-founded Preserving Places—a redemptive real estate initiative that uses property to serve Kingdom purposes. Their unique approach involves structuring properties to exist in perpetuity for missional impact, not personal gain.
From luxury homes to apartments, these spaces serve as:
It’s a bold reimagining of real estate as a tool for justice and community renewal.
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As the Southern California representative for Generous Giving, Jenn Tarbell leads Journeys of Generosity (JOGs)—safe, no-ask retreats that help individuals explore what it means to live a life of radical generosity.
Jenn emphasizes that generosity is much more than money. It also includes:
Each person’s journey looks different, and that’s okay. What matters is faithfulness.
💬 Jenn’s Quote: “Generosity isn’t just about giving—it’s about becoming.”
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In a moment of deep vulnerability, Jenn Tarbell shares how she walked through postpartum depression and the disorientation of early motherhood. She cried out to God for meaningful work that would not disrupt her family’s rhythm. The answer came in the form of her current role at Generous Giving—just ten hours a week but full of purpose.
Her honesty reminds us that:
📖 Key Verse: Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.”
Jenn Tarbell’s life is a model of living generously with intention. Whether stewarding properties, mentoring others through JOGs, or telling her story, she walks in obedience—one faithful step at a time.
Her journey offers hope for:
💬 Jenn’s Encouragement: “Start small. Stay faithful. Watch what God will do.”
Jenn Tarbell’s story reminds us that generosity doesn’t have to be loud—it just has to be led by love. Whether through housing, hope, or healing, her life shows what happens when we align our resources with God’s heart.
If you’re seeking purpose, feeling stuck, or wondering how to live more generously, this episode is a must-listen.
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📖 Featured Verse: Psalm 34:17
Let Jenn Tarbell’s story inspire your own journey—from striving to stewardship, from routine to purpose. Live generously. Start now.
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