The Dark Side of Church Finances Revealed | Chris Ayoub & Nathan Apffel DSH #541

Published: July 7, 2024, 1 p.m.

\U0001f6a8 The Dark Side of Church Finances Revealed! \U0001f6a8\n \n Tune in now to discover the shocking truths behind church finances in this eye-opening episode of the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! \U0001f399\ufe0f\U0001f4b8 Join us as we dive deep into the $1.42 trillion industry with our brave guests Nathan Apffel and Chris Ayoub, who are exposing the hidden secrets and loopholes that have been kept in the shadows for too long.\n \n Did you know only 6% of the $890 billion donated to churches actually leaves the institutional walls? \U0001f631 And almost half of that goes to salaries! With tax-free status and centuries-old guidelines, this episode uncovers how some churches are taking advantage of a system that hasn't been updated since horse and buggy days. \U0001f434\U0001f6ab\n \n Our guests have traveled across the US, interviewing hundreds of clergy to get both sides of the story. From megachurches with private jets to humble bivocational pastors making a real difference, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss! \U0001f31f\n \n Don't miss out on this deep dive into the murky waters of church finances. Watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets. \U0001f4fa Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! \U0001f680\n \n \U0001f4ac Join the conversation: Do you think churches should be more transparent with their finances? Let us know in the comments below!\n \n Keywords: Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, Podcast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Nathan Apffel, Chris Ayoub, Church Finances, Exposed, Tax-Free Money, Megachurches, Accountability, Transparency, Nonprofits, Tithing, IRS Guidelines, Religious Institutions.\n \n #ChurchFinances #Exposed #DigitalSocialHour #Podcast #SeanKelly #NathanApffel #ChrisAyoub #NonprofitSector #Transparency #Accountability #WatchNow #Subscribe\n \n #ChurchScandal #ChurchTithing #ChurchFinancialScandal #ChurchMoneySecrets #ChurchEmbezzlement\n \n CHAPTERS:\n 00:00 - Intro\n 0:41 - Exposing the Church Industry\n 6:11 - Where Does the Money Go\n 7:28 - Tithing is Cultural, Not Biblical\n 10:27 - Your TikToks Got Banned\n 14:51 - Why You Made This Show\n 18:16 - Religious Organizations Pay No Taxes\n 19:20 - The LDS Church\n 21:00 - The Nonprofit Sector Today\n 23:18 - The Warm Glow Effect\n 25:55 - The Solution\n 27:25 - Elon Musk's Perspective\n 29:30 - How Much Money Goes to Churches\n 33:00 - Internal Theft in Churches\n 34:51 - Are People Starting to Question Megachurches\n 37:08 - When Does the Docuseries Air\n 39:28 - Socials\n \n APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application\n BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com\n \n GUEST: Chris Ayoub & Nathan Apffel\xa0\n https://www.instagram.com/thelight8011\n https://www.instagram.com/nathan_apffel\n https://www.thereligionbusiness.com/\n \n SPONSORS:\n Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly\n \n LISTEN ON:\n Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015\n Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759\n Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/\n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices