The Dark Side of Church Finances Revealed | Chris Ayoub & Nathan Apffel DSH #541
The Dark Side of Church Finances Revealed | Chris Ayoub & Nathan Apffel DSH #541  
Podcast: Digital Social Hour
Published On: Sun Jul 07 2024
Description: 🚨 The Dark Side of Church Finances Revealed! 🚨 Tune in now to discover the shocking truths behind church finances in this eye-opening episode of the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🎙️💸 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. Did you know only 6% of the $890 billion donated to churches actually leaves the institutional walls? 😱 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. 🐴🚫 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! 🌟 Don't miss out on this deep dive into the murky waters of church finances. Watch now and subscribe for more insider secrets. 📺 Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more eye-opening stories on the Digital Social Hour with Sean Kelly! 🚀 💬 Join the conversation: Do you think churches should be more transparent with their finances? Let us know in the comments below! 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. #ChurchFinances #Exposed #DigitalSocialHour #Podcast #SeanKelly #NathanApffel #ChrisAyoub #NonprofitSector #Transparency #Accountability #WatchNow #Subscribe #ChurchScandal #ChurchTithing #ChurchFinancialScandal #ChurchMoneySecrets #ChurchEmbezzlement CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 0:41 - Exposing the Church Industry 6:11 - Where Does the Money Go 7:28 - Tithing is Cultural, Not Biblical 10:27 - Your TikToks Got Banned 14:51 - Why You Made This Show 18:16 - Religious Organizations Pay No Taxes 19:20 - The LDS Church 21:00 - The Nonprofit Sector Today 23:18 - The Warm Glow Effect 25:55 - The Solution 27:25 - Elon Musk's Perspective 29:30 - How Much Money Goes to Churches 33:00 - Internal Theft in Churches 34:51 - Are People Starting to Question Megachurches 37:08 - When Does the Docuseries Air 39:28 - Socials APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: Jenna@DigitalSocialHour.com GUEST: Chris Ayoub & Nathan Apffel  https://www.instagram.com/thelight8011 https://www.instagram.com/nathan_apffel https://www.thereligionbusiness.com/ SPONSORS: Deposyt Payment Processing: https://www.deposyt.com/seankelly LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices