The Ramsey Show

The Annual Giving Show: A Celebration of Radical Generosity

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Dec 19, 2025
In a heartfelt celebration of generosity, listeners hear inspiring stories, like a food pantry worker helping a single mom escape debt and an aunt's $20,000 support to prevent bankruptcy. Individuals surprise loved ones with dream gifts, donate kidneys, and fund necessities to keep families together. Acts of kindness soar as community members anonymously provide for struggling teachers and give cars to coworkers. The spirit of giving shines through, reminding us that every small act can create a ripple of hope.
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ANECDOTE

Dream Car Surprise For Mom

  • Angela bought her mom a Mazda Miata she'd always admired by staging a 'for sale' sign and having her call the listed number to claim it.
  • Her mom calls it 'GG' (God's gift) and treasures the surprise to this day.
ADVICE

Double Tips For Hustling Delivery Workers

  • When a delivery worker says 'better than I deserve,' double their tip to help them get out of debt faster.
  • Dave Ramsey frames that phrase as a code indicating the driver is hustling to improve their finances and deserves extra support.
ANECDOTE

Donating A Kidney To A Stranger

  • Sue donated a kidney to a stranger via a voucher program that enabled a retired police officer to receive a matched kidney later.
  • Recovery was short: two days in hospital and back to cycling within weeks, making it a sacrificial but life-changing gift.
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