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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 48 MIN

Should Christians Accept Rewards? Getting Real about Award Shows and Paying Pastors

from The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian Parenting and Marriage Podcast · host Steve and Mary Alessi - Pastors of Metro Life Church, Miami | Authors | Ministry Family Mentors

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at Christian award shows—and what happens when ministry collides with business and industry? In this episode, we dive deep into the debate around worship music award shows and whether Christian artists should receive recognition for their talents. Plus, we get real about the unspoken rules of honorariums for guest speakers and evangelists—who really deserves to be compensated, and where’s the line between blessing and business?From hilarious outfit shopping in Greece (with a few family secrets spilled!) to hot takes on the true cost of ministry, your hosts Steve and Mary Alessi don’t hold back sharing what actually happens in the business of sharing the faith. Text the show! Support the showJOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletterCONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYFind more podcasts coming from our Metro Life Studios team, including:My Morning DevotionalMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! Get The Metro Life Studios app 

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Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at Christian award shows—and what happens when ministry collides with business and industry? In this episode, we dive deep into the debate around worship music award shows and whether Christian artists should receive recognition for their talents. Plus, we get real about the unspoken rules of honorariums for guest speakers and evangelists—who really deserves to be compensated, and where’s the line between blessing and business? From hi...

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