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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 9 MIN

Ep.80 - Tithing with a Joyful Heart

from Rich Young & Powerful · host Andrew McNair

What if tithing isn’t really about your money… but your heart?In this episode of Rich, Young & Powerful, Andrew McNair unpacks a truth that often gets overlooked in conversations about giving: God isn’t after your wallet—He’s after your heart.Too often, giving can feel like an obligation, a routine, or even a burden. But Scripture paints a very different picture—one where generosity flows from joy, not pressure.Drawing from powerful passages and the story of feeding the 5,000, Andrew explores the two types of givers:The reluctant giver who gives out of obligationThe cheerful giver who gives with joy, trust, and expectationAnd the difference between them isn’t income… it’s perspective.If you’ve ever struggled with giving—or wondered why it feels difficult—this conversation will challenge and encourage you to examine what’s really going on beneath the surface.Because when your heart changes, everything changes.What You’ll LearnWhy giving is a heart issue, not a financial issueThe hidden danger of “checking the box” with tithingHow to shift from reluctant giving to joyful generosityWhat the feeding of the 5,000 teaches about trust and provisionWhy you truly can’t out-give GodIf this episode challenged or encouraged you, make sure to follow Rich Young & Powerful so you don’t miss future conversations on faith, wealth, and purpose. ·        And share this episode with someone who needs a fresh perspective on giving.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/ 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/ 

What if tithing isn’t really about your money… but your heart?In this episode of Rich, Young & Powerful, Andrew McNair unpacks a truth that often gets overlooked in conversations about giving: God isn’t after your wallet—He’s after your heart.Too often, giving can feel like an obligation, a routine, or even a burden. But Scripture paints a very different picture—one where generosity flows from joy, not pressure.Drawing from powerful passages and the story of feeding the 5,000, Andrew explores the two types of givers:The reluctant giver who gives out of obligationThe cheerful giver who gives with joy, trust, and expectationAnd the difference between them isn’t income… it’s perspective.If you’ve ever struggled with giving—or wondered why it feels difficult—this conversation will challenge and encourage you to examine what’s really going on beneath the surface.Because when your heart changes, everything changes.What You’ll LearnWhy giving is a heart issue, not a financial issueThe hidden danger of “checking the box” with tithingHow to shift from reluctant giving to joyful generosityWhat the feeding of the 5,000 teaches about trust and provisionWhy you truly can’t out-give GodIf this episode challenged or encouraged you, make sure to follow Rich Young & Powerful so you don’t miss future conversations on faith, wealth, and purpose. ·        And share this episode with someone who needs a fresh perspective on giving.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/ 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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

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