#116 The Religion Business - Exposing Mega Churches with Nathan Apffel and Chris Ayoub

Chatting with Candice

Join host Candice Horbacz as she dives deep into the controversial and often opaque world of church finances in this eye-opening episode of Chatting with Candice. Guests Nathan Apffel and Chris Ayoub share startling insights into the accumulation of massive wealth by religious institutions, their lack of financial accountability, and the sophisticated methods used to collect money from followers. This discussion sheds light on the significant influence churches wield and the minimal oversight they face, sparking a crucial conversation on the need for transparency and reform in religious financial practices. Don't miss this compelling exploration of power, money, and faith in modern religion.

00:00:00- Intro

00:00:16 - Banned from TikTok

00:03:44 - • $890 Billion A year in Donations

00:06:55 - The origin of 10% Tide

00:11:28 - Frauds in Church funds

00:15:59 - Can’t define a church

00:21:58 - Is America truly a Christian Nation?

00:27:33 - Elon Musk called out the scam

00:36:05 - Collecting billions with fear

00:43:48 - Christianity vs Spirituality

00:47:47 - Kenneth Copeland and Joel Osteen

00:50:37 - LSD Church: Biggest landowner in Florida

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