Is the Black Church Still Serving the Community in 2026? | Concrete Genius Podcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast, Sauce Mackenzie raises a difficult but necessary question:What role does the Black church really play in the community in 2026?After a viral story about a woman whose grandmother paid tithes for decades but was still asked to pay thousands for her funeral service at the church, Sauce breaks down the uncomfortable conversation many people are afraid to have.Is the church still serving the community the way it once did during the civil rights era?Or has the focus shifted toward money, influence, and prosperity?This episode explores:The purpose of tithingChurch accountabilityThe role of pastors in modern communitiesWhether the Black church is still helping uplift familiesAnd what real community investment should look like todayThis isn’t an attack on faith.It’s a call for honesty and accountability.🎙 Hosted by Sauce MackenzieFollow: @ConcreteGeniusPod📚 Get the bookThe Game Changer: 8 Tips for Men to Find Peacehttps://concretegeniusmedia.comSupport the show🔗 Follow & Support:📖 Read the book: https://a.co/d/1tqncVs🎙️ Podcast: https://concretegenius.buzzsprout.com📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@concretegeniuspod📸 Instagram/TikTok: @concretegeniuspod🐦 X (Twitter): @concretegenius6🌐 Website: ConcreteGeniusMedia.com