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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 9 MIN

Ep.72 - Paying It Forward is Wrong

from Rich Young & Powerful · host Andrew McNair

"Paying it forward" may feel like kindness in action, but is it really generosity the way God defines it?   In this thought-provoking episode of Rich, Young & Powerful, Andrew McNair challenges the viral trend of one-time, feel-good giving and offers a biblical lens on what true generosity looks like. From drive-thru pay chains to anonymous meal buying, Andrew explores why these gestures, while well-intentioned, often miss the mark.   You'll learn:Why paying it forward usually helps people who don’t actually need helpHow Jesus teaches us to give in secret—not for attentionWhy real generosity is a habit, not a heroic one-offIf you want to move beyond cultural generosity and into a lifestyle of obedient, sacrificial giving, this episode will challenge and inspire you.  Listen now—and discover how to invest your life into something that will outlive it.  Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog. Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book. Please subscribe, rate, and review! Subscribe to the Everyday Philanthropist YouTube channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videos  For more resources go to RichYoungPowerful.com/blog Purchase Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book Follow on social media!  Follow on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@andrew_mcnair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmcnair/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewmcnair/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMcNairRYPListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog. Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book.  Please subscribe, rate, and review! Subscribe to the Everyday Philanthropist YouTube channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videosFor more resources go to RichYoungPowerful.com/blog Purchase Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book Follow on social media!  Follow on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@andrew_mcnair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmcnair/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewmcnair/ 

"Paying it forward" may feel like kindness in action, but is it really generosity the way God defines it?   In this thought-provoking episode of Rich, Young & Powerful, Andrew McNair challenges the viral trend of one-time, feel-good giving and offers a biblical lens on what true generosity looks like. From drive-thru pay chains to anonymous meal buying, Andrew explores why these gestures, while well-intentioned, often miss the mark.   You'll learn:Why paying it forward usually helps people who don’t actually need helpHow Jesus teaches us to give in secret—not for attentionWhy real generosity is a habit, not a heroic one-offIf you want to move beyond cultural generosity and into a lifestyle of obedient, sacrificial giving, this episode will challenge and inspire you.  Listen now—and discover how to invest your life into something that will outlive it.  Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog. Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book. Please subscribe, rate, and review! Subscribe to the Everyday Philanthropist YouTube channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videos  For more resources go to RichYoungPowerful.com/blog Purchase Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book Follow on social media!  Follow on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@andrew_mcnair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmcnair/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewmcnair/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMcNairRYPListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog. Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book.  Please subscribe, rate, and review! Subscribe to the Everyday Philanthropist YouTube channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videosFor more resources go to RichYoungPowerful.com/blog Purchase Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at <a href="http://richyoungpowerful.com/book" target="_blank"...

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