The Dorean Principle // S09E03

Money. Possibly no single thing causes human kind more debate and strife than that of money. And from a Christian standpoint, how should we view money? How should ministries handle money and receive support. Most importantly how can we be in obedience to Him in all of our financial actions? Today we cover all this and more as we welcome Pastor and author, Conley Owens.

Guest Info:

Conley Owens is a husband, father, Pastor of Silicon Valley Reformed Baptist Church, a Software Engineer at Google, and the author of The Dorean Principle.

Verses from The Dorean Principle:

1 Corinthians 9:13-18, 16:1-4, 2 Corinthians 2:17, Luke 7:47, Proverbs 15:1, Isaiah 55:1, 1 Timothy 6:10

Quotes from this Episode:

“If we realize how much we err on so many things, we will be more likely to forgive others when they err on things we are more keen to and aware of.”

Conley Owens, The Pantry Podcast, The Dorean Principle

“My obedience is not a check box of scripture, no, by obedience is turning to God first. And once I turn to God, he brings in what I need.”

Shea Watson, The Pantry Podcast, The Dorean Principle

“When we ask people to pay for the gospel… it’s like asking people to pay for air!”

Michelle Watson, The Pantry Podcast, The Dorean Principle

Topical Timestamps:

00:30 – Pantry Podcast Intro

01:12 – O.H.B.A.E

03:01 – Conley Owens and the Dorean Principle 

05:38 – Furthering the Kingdom

07:07 – Apparent Contradictions

10:11 – Honoring the Work

12:05 –  Accepting Payment 

12:38 – Honorarium 

15:02 – Drawing (or Finding) the Line

16:39 – Christian Business

19:37 – Big Ideas 

22:55 – Real Life Scenario 

24:42 – Our Relationship with Money 

26:30 – Where we send our money 

27:58 – The Reality 

29:04 – The Chosen

31:03 – Worship Music

32:42 – Obligations

36:06 – The Principle for Us

36:46 – Convictions 

39:49 – Firm but Gentle 

42:40 – Closing 

45:16 – Nothing Exchanged for the Gospel

48:35 – Outro