Ep. 25: Should Christians Tithe? Church Finances, Giving, and the New Covenant

In this episode, Kenny Barnwell and Shannon Thompson have an honest conversation about tithing, church finances, giving, and what it means to steward money as followers of Jesus.Kenny opens up about a topic that has been heavy on his heart: the difference between the institution of the church and the body of Christ.We talk about tithing, the Old Covenant, the New Covenant, church buildings, production costs, staff salaries, church debt, transparency, and whether modern churches are using money in a way that truly reflects the heart of Jesus.This is not a conversation against church.It is a conversation about asking better questions.Questions like:Is tithing required under the New Covenant?Did Jesus teach Christians to tithe?What does it mean to give cheerfully?Where does church money actually go?How much should churches be doing for the poor and hurting in their own communities?Are we supporting ministry, or are we supporting an institution?And more...We do not pretend to have every answer. This is a real conversation between two Christians wrestling honestly with Scripture, stewardship, generosity, and the role of the modern church.This episode is a reminder that the church is not ultimately a building, a brand, or a production. The church is the body of Christ.And as followers of Jesus, we are called to give generously, ask wisely, serve faithfully, and build God’s kingdom with humility and discernment.Scriptures Referenced in ConversationMalachi 3:10Hebrews 9:151 Corinthians 9:14-182 Corinthians 9:6-8Luke 14:12-14Genesis 4John 6:1-14Matthew 19:16-22ProverbsHebrews 10:25Proverbs 27:171 Kings 3As Mentioned in the Episode...We launched The Rock, our community for people who want to grow deeper in their faith, build strong foundations, and do life alongside other believers. The Rock is a free Facebook group.If you would like to join the conversation beyond the podcast, you can join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onsolidgroundcommunityTHEME SONG BY: Joe Wolfe