{"podcast":{"title":"The Wild Chaos Podcast","slug":"the-wild-chaos-podcast-6797463","podcast_index_feed_id":6797463,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-wild-chaos-podcast/","website_url":"https://wildchaosshow.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1b2d02a0-8a09-4c5b-af09-17ea82a44750/Ordinary-Podcast-Extraordinary-People-1920-x-1920-px-2.png","author":"Bam - The Wild Chaos","episode_count":122,"summary":"Father. Husband. Marine. Host. Everyone has a story and I want to hear it. The first thing people say to me is, \"I'm not cool enough\", \"I haven't done anything cool in life\", etc. I have heard it all but I know there is more. More of you with incredible stories. From drug addict to author, professional athlete to military hero, immigrant to special forces... I dive into the stories that shape lives. I am here to share the extraordinary stories of remarkable people, because I believe that in the midst of your chaos, these stories can inspire, empower, and resonate with us all. Thanks for listening. -Bam","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:17:37.204326+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast-6797463"},"episode":{"title":"#106 - Is It Religion or A Business? The Truth About Church Money Nobody Likes To Talk About w/Chris Ayoub","slug":"106-is-it-religion-or-a-business-the-truth-about-church-money-nobody-likes-to-talk-about-w-chris-ayoub","published_at":"2026-04-06T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast-6797463/106-is-it-religion-or-a-business-the-truth-about-church-money-nobody-likes-to-talk-about-w-chris-ayoub","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast-6797463","url":"https://wildchaosshow.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e2217e7f-8df5-46a3-9474-e64442c62fcc.mp3","summary":"Episode 106 of The Wild Chaos Podcast takes a hard look at one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern faith communities: where does church money actually go? To watch in studio, visit: https://youtu.be/Q-ck0xhaNSs We’re not attacking Christianity — we’re asking what happens when institutions handling billions in tithes and donations operate without the same financial transparency required of other nonprofits. Joining us is Chris Ayyub, co-founder of Broken Shepherd and executive producer of The Religion Business , now streaming. He breaks down the legal and cultural loopholes that allow church finances to remain largely opaque, including IRS 990 exemptions, housing allowances, and real estate structures that can quietly build wealth behind the scenes. We also connect this issue to what matters most: protecting people — especially children. From grooming patterns and sextortion to NDAs and overwhelmed ICAC task forces , this conversation highlights why transparency and accountability aren’t just financial issues — they’re safety issues. If you’ve ever questioned where your donations go or how to give with confidence, this episode puts language to that instinct. 👉 Share this with someone who gives faithfully. Subscribe for more real conversations. And tell us: what should churches be required to disclose?","meta_description":"Episode 106 of The Wild Chaos Podcast takes a hard look at one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern faith communities: where does church money ac…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":12517,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-wild-chaos-podcast-6797463/episodes/106-is-it-religion-or-a-business-the-truth-about-church-money-nobody-likes-to-talk-about-w-chris-ayoub/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast-6797463/106-is-it-religion-or-a-business-the-truth-about-church-money-nobody-likes-to-talk-about-w-chris-ayoub.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}