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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2025 · 15 MIN

Should Christians Tithe If They're Broke?

from You, Me and Jesus · host Keenya Kelly

What happens when the church says "tithe first" but your lights are about to get cut off? In this financially honest episode of "You, Me, and Jesus," Keenya gets real about the pressure to tithe when you're struggling financially and shares what she learned about giving that changed everything.Discover the freedom that comes from understanding the heart behind biblical giving versus religious obligation. Keenya shares her own broke-but-tithing seasons and the surprising ways God provided when she learned to give from love rather than fear or duty.In our "What Would Jesus Actually Do?" segment, we explore how Jesus might respond to someone feeling guilty about not tithing during financial hardship—focusing on heart posture and practical wisdom rather than rigid percentages.Whether you're currently struggling financially but feeling pressure to tithe, wondering if God will "curse" your finances for not giving 10%, or simply trying to figure out generous living on a tight budget, this episode offers grace-filled guidance without the guilt trips.If you felt empowered by this episode, take a screenshot for your stories and tag Keenya on Instagram @keenyakelly. I would be honored to hear your takeaways and re-post your share!Important Links from the show:Understanding your spiritual gifts is definitely one of the foundational things that every single Christian needs to know.If you'd like a quick and free spiritual quiz assessment to understand why and how God gifted you what you have in life click here https://keenyakelly.com/ministry/!Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@youmeandjesus Connect with Keenya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keenyakelly/ Connect with Keenya on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keenyakelly Connect with Keenya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keenyakelly For more information on courses and resources: https://keenyakelly.com/Are you building a business and you want to know what God is saying to you about your business?Looking for strategy on what to do next with your business or market your business in a way that's Christ focused?Click the following link to book a creative consulting session to get a strategy together for your business that is faith focused: https://keenyakelly.com/creativeconsulting/

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What happens when the church says "tithe first" but your lights are about to get cut off? In this financially honest episode of "You, Me, and Jesus," Keenya gets real about the pressure to tithe when you're struggling financially and shares what she learned about giving that changed everything. Discover the freedom that comes from understanding the heart behind biblical giving versus religious obligation. Keenya shares her own broke-but-tithing seasons and the surprising ways God provided whe...

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