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EPISODE · Jul 13, 2025 · 1H 11M

Compelled to Give: When Church Giving Becomes Manipulation - EP98

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When the offering-collector starts urging you for money, using guilt, shame and manipulation, the giving has turned into compulsion. This is not biblical giving and you might as well keep your money. For all of this and more, tune in to today’s episode to hear us breakdown each tactic of compulsion being utilized by the UPCI and many of their 2025 camp meeting leaders. Paul never pressured the early church, and neither should today’s preachers. If giving is happening under compulsion, it isn’t biblical. Period.Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESVLast Week: Finding Freedom and Rest After Leaving the UPCI – EP97 - https://youtu.be/CEZykmTmnXoPlaylists:Examining PentecostalismThe Church BuildingHoliness StandardsThe “MOG” (Man of God)All About The MoneyPodcast Playlist⁠ - YoutubeShow Links:Dan Smelser – “your next meal isn’t important”LDCM 2025 Thurs Night OfferingAYDCM 2025 Fri Night OfferingExamining Greed In The Church – EP26Is Mandated Tithing Biblical? – EP27Give To Get? The Hidden Prosperity Gospel in Pentecostalism – EP66Pay Up or Be Cursed: How Pentecostal Churches Weaponize Giving – EP75FLDCMP Wed Night OfferingLDCM 2025 Thurs Morning OfferingLDCM 2025 Fri Morning OfferingINFC 2025 Fri Night OfferingLDCM 2025 Fri Night OfferingLDCM 2025 Tues Night OfferingWDCM 2025 Fri Night OfferingAYDCM 2025 Wed Night OfferingOHCM 2025 Fri Night OfferingLDCM 2025 Wed Morning OfferingResources:DivideTheWord.blogResponsible Faith - YouTubeSpiritualabuse.orgB.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDFBook: Toxic FaithBook: The Subtle Power of Spiritual AbuseBooks: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church PracticesBook: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness PentecostalismBook: Free: From Legalism to GraceConnect with us!📱Call or text (484) 424-7223graceescapepod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramDISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

When the offering-collector starts urging you for money, using guilt, shame and manipulation, the giving has turned into compulsion. This is not biblical giving and you might as well keep your money. For all of this and more, tune in to today’s episode to hear us breakdown each tactic of compulsion being utilized by the UPCI and many of their 2025 camp meeting leaders. Paul never pressured the early church, and neither should today’s preachers. If giving is happening under compulsion, it isn’t biblical. Period.Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESVLast Week: Finding Freedom and Rest After Leaving the UPCI – EP97 - https://youtu.be/CEZykmTmnXoPlaylists:Examining PentecostalismThe Church BuildingHoliness StandardsThe “MOG” (Man of God)All About The MoneyPodcast Playlist⁠ - YoutubeShow Links:Dan Smelser – “your next meal isn’t important”LDCM 2025 Thurs Night OfferingAYDCM 2025 Fri Night OfferingExamining Greed In The Church – EP26Is Mandated Tithing Biblical? – EP27Give To Get? The Hidden Prosperity Gospel in Pentecostalism – EP66Pay Up or Be Cursed: How Pentecostal Churches Weaponize Giving – EP75FLDCMP Wed Night OfferingLDCM 2025 Thurs Morning OfferingLDCM 2025 Fri Morning OfferingINFC 2025 Fri Night OfferingLDCM 2025 Fri Night OfferingLDCM 2025 Tues Night OfferingWDCM 2025 Fri Night OfferingAYDCM 2025 Wed Night OfferingOHCM 2025 Fri Night OfferingLDCM 2025 Wed Morning OfferingResources:DivideTheWord.blogResponsible Faith - YouTubeSpiritualabuse.orgB.I.T.E. Model ⁠Website B.I.T.E. Model ⁠Free PDFBook: Toxic FaithBook: The Subtle Power of Spiritual AbuseBooks: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church PracticesBook: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness PentecostalismBook: Free: From Legalism to GraceConnect with us!📱Call or text (484) 424-7223graceescapepod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠InstagramDISCLAIMER :This podcast is for educational and commentary purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast are based on personal opinions, theological analysis, and publicly available information. Our intent is to critique doctrines, teachings, and practices within fundamentalist church systems from a biblical perspective. We do not make accusations of illegal activity, nor do we intend to defame any individual or organization. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes such as criticism, commentary, education, and news reporting. All footage used falls within fair use guidelines and is presented with added context and analysis. If you are a rights holder and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us before taking any action.

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