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I was born and raised in the Catholic Church, and the first time I ever heard about the Biblical principles of tithing was when I was 19 years old, working in Dallas Radio at WFAA NewsTalk 57. One of my jobs was to play the programs of Tulsa, Oklahoma evangelist Oral Roberts. That was decades ago, and now I'm at the age when invitations to join the AARP begin to arrive in the mail.

Some people may say things, such as, "God does not need my money," if the question of tithing comes up. At my age, I can speak from experience. Boy, are the Biblical principles of tithing true! It's not JUST money. It's a lifestyle of trying to be generous with your time, talent, and treasure as a part of your humble role in the Kingdom of God. Here are two appropriate scriptures from the Old Testament and New Testament:

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and try me in this, says the LORD of hosts: Shall I not open for you the floodgates of heaven, to pour down blessing upon you without measure? (Malachi 3:10)

He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, "Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood." (Mark 12:41-44)

We now have a Radio station in Dallas that carries EWTN programming. While I think that's great, and the prayers are obviously quite effective, one thing that seems to be sorely missing from Catholic programming is Biblicly based principles, like the virtues of tithing.
 
Speaking of the old 570, am I the only one who misses Bud Buschardt and "57 Nostalgia Place"?

I'm sure the wrath of the 910/KATH-AM PD is forthcoming, Joe...take cover!! :)

So you're concerned that the Catholic church is NOT asking for money? That's the first time I've heard anyone complain about that, in terms of any religious organization. Of course, if you put any effort into listening to Oral Roberts' pleas for money over the years, I guess anything else would pale in comparison (save for Tilton and his contemporaries.)

I as well would like to be (and perhaps NEED to be) reminded occasionally of the bibilical stand on this subject. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been driven to cynicism over the years by false prophets (profits) who basically tell you that, if you don't support me or my causes, you'll go straight to hell. (And then you see a TV expose of what Tilton and others are REALLY spending your money on.)
 
I've actually talked with priests about this over the years.

In the Diocese of Fort Worth, they weren't allowed to say anything about money in that fashion. For example, they could not suggest that you might receive any type of grace or favor from God by donating money or placing it in the collection basket.

In personal conversation, they will admit that God truly does work that way, and that money or the fruits of your labors truly do make a difference. They'd love to talk about it from the pulpit -- but they're not allowed to.
 
I go along with Steve,what does this have to do with radio? A talk show subject maybe,but here?
 
Beats me too.. I sure miss Ed Busch from good old days.. Never understood why he didn't become or have the Art Bell Coast to Coast success
 
I've heard hosts on 910 mention that donations to their programs are true to the spirit of tithing and are tax deductible. Also there's a Catholic homily on WRR every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Don Fisher delivers it. He asks for donations at the end of the program.

I agree that Catholics are much less in your face about inviting financial support for their radio programming. But there's no need to worry that they aren't soliciting.
 
When I was working at WFAA, I was only 19, and I'd assumed that the station was airing those programs like Oral Roberts and the other religious shows as kind of a public service.

Paul Gleiser used to visit sometimes to run the board to direct the NASL soccer games, and he mentioned that those evangelical shows actually pay full price for the time, and so did the shows like Neil Sperry and Al Carrell.

Look at all the years those two have stayed in Dallas Radio since then. Success speaks for itself.
 
MikeShannon914 said:
Speaking of the old 570, am I the only one who misses Bud Buschardt and "57 Nostalgia Place"?
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I remember Bud..also....just recently transferred a couple of cassettes of his show over to cds.they still sound pretty good.
 
Does anybody have tape of the "Ft.Wotrh Strangers" game? I would love to have that for my personal and family archives.

[email protected] if you do-

And what of "Whiz Kid" Tim Parker? Did he not land on the doorstep of 'Big D' not too long ago?
 
As I mentioned above, one of my duties as weekend board operator at WFAA was to play recorded tapes of evangelical programs. Stations let their listeners have the impression that the station does this as a kind of public service, but those ministries are actually paying for the time.

WFAA ran into a problem with the broadcast ministry of James Robison. Some of his sermons would use scriptures, and he would strongly contend that homosexuality was a perverse lifestyle.

WFAA asked him to stop. He refused, so they no longer sold him the airtime for his ministry.

We've all heard of the problems that other media evangelists have had over the years. Recently, Oral Robert's son Richard had to resign a part of that ministry after a scandal. At a Christian mega-church, its charismatic pastor had to resign after it was learned he'd had an encounter with a male prostitute. Years ago, Diane Sawyer ran a report, "The Apple of God's Eye" that left Robert Tilton having to leave town in disgrace. Pat Robertson sticks his foot in his mouth from time to time, saying things like a bomb should be dropped on the CIA headquarters at Langley, Virginia. Jim & Tammy Baker's PTL club's mistakes landed him in the pen paying his debt to society.

I feel that broadcast Christian ministries are a good thing. Perhaps they should simply have one that has a guest evangelist each week, kind of like the way "Saturday Night Live" has a new host each week.

In that way, some hosts might wind up being ridiculed and others not, but at least the broadcast ministry would remain in place.

Getting back to WFAA and James Robinson, while I love free speech, and would tend to feel that the evangelist should enjoy that freedom if he has paid for the time, WFAA also had the right not to have its listeners offended to the point that some of them might change the station.
 
MikeShannon914 said:
Speaking of the old 570, am I the only one who misses Bud Buschardt and "57 Nostalgia Place"?

I'm sure the wrath of the 910/KATH-AM PD is forthcoming, Joe...take cover!! :)

So you're concerned that the Catholic church is NOT asking for money? That's the first time I've heard anyone complain about that, in terms of any religious organization. Of course, if you put any effort into listening to Oral Roberts' pleas for money over the years, I guess anything else would pale in comparison (save for Tilton and his contemporaries.)

I as well would like to be (and perhaps NEED to be) reminded occasionally of the bibilical stand on this subject. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's been driven to cynicism over the years by false prophets (profits) who basically tell you that, if you don't support me or my causes, you'll go straight to hell. (And then you see a TV expose of what Tilton and others are REALLY spending your money on.)
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Ive never heard EWTN or Radio Maria ask for money.....they dont dwell on it like other "god radio" people do....(Have you ever seen the Tilton fart video "Heaven Only Knows"?? It is halarious!)

As much I dont care to flip across RM and hear Hail Mary all day long, at least I dont hear screaming preachers TELLING you to give to the church........(and I was raised in the Catholic Church.......which may explain why I asked sooo many questions, they threw my ass out of Cathecism! :)
 
You know those little advice booklets you may find in a hallway at church for free? With the news items we've been seeing about corrupt ministers of various faiths, perhaps they should have one with the title, "When The Pastor Belongs In Prison." You open that booklet up, and inside it says, "Please write to me. It's lonely here. Here's the mailing address..."
 
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