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Selling Jesus

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Scripture
Commercialization Of Christianity
Copyright
Christian Conferences
Christian Ministry
Greed
Christian Teaching
Radical Generosity
Balaam
Public Domain
Ministry
Gospel
Commercialization Of Ministry
Matthew 10:8
Finance-Based Partiality
Copyright Law
King James Version
Copyright Hijacking
Bible
Dorian Principle

We want to highlight and exalt the radical generosity of God’s heart, confront the commercialization of Christianity, promote the biblical teaching that ministry should be supported but never sold, explore the history of how we've gotten to this point where it's a respectable sin to monetize ministry, and take a deep dive in the Scripture’s teaching on the subject. Our evangelical cultural moment ... more

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In a 2008 podcast, John Piper discusses whether it is appropriate to sell the Bible for profit and explains the role copyright can play in protecting Bible translations. In this video, Conley Owens responds by presenting the case that Scripture can—a... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • This is the start of something big

    Fruit will come out of this podcast. With time people will start opening their eyes to this world of translations

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    C Mannnnn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Paradigm shifting

    This podcast is a compassionate rebuke to the modern Church who has profited from God’s Word in ways the Bible does not permit

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    5
    Let me place my robber!
    United States2 years ago
  • Abolition the Jesus Trade

    This podcast is doing very important work in getting the word out about what Scripture has to say about funding ministry. I read the book, The Dorean Principle, which does the same, but this podcast is a great follow up that kept the ideas on my mind and explored further how the principles can apply in a variety of settings.

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    5
    K Phil
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it!! ❤️❤️❤️

    This podcast is totally worth your time! I also love there YouTube channel Aleph with Beth and selling Jesus. They have plenty of other channels but those are my favorites. This podcast is great and I really hope they keep it up, it is really tough fighting against what has happened for generations! I completely support you guys.

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    ILoveBears100%
    United States3 years ago
  • Definitely a podcast worth listening to

    I don’t hear anybody else talking about this, and it’s important. Episodes are well produced, well researched, and straight to the point. Give it a listen, and you’ll be surprised by how eye-opening it is.

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    Tirzah Eden
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful critique of religious publishing and copyright ethics.
Clear on why ministry should be funded, not sold.
Bold stance against commodifying Scripture; invites reform-minded sponsorship.
Strong emphasis on accessibility and open sharing of biblical resources.

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The Sunnyvale Statement Discussion
Q: What do we mean by lawful?
Lawful refers to the law of God, distinguishing it from human law.
The Sunnyvale Statement Discussion
Q: Are we encouraging people to break the law regarding scripture?
The statement does not advocate breaking the law in every circumstance but suggests that under certain conditions it may be permissible.
Q&A On The Stewardship of Scripture - Doreancon 2025
Q: What advice do you have for contributing to the movement of freely sharing Christian materials?
Join communities that support this principle, stay engaged in discussions about it, and push for personal and institutional holiness.
Q&A On The Stewardship of Scripture - Doreancon 2025
Q: How do you respond to the notion of selling Christian works in the public domain?
The aim should be to spread the gospel first, and if selling helps achieve that, it's permissible.
Debate: Is Selling Licenses to Bible Translations a Sin?
Q: Do you think it's okay for people to sell their labor by translating the Scripture?
It's appropriate for ministers of the gospel to receive finances for their work, but not for the message itself, which should be freely given.

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What is Selling Jesus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking series focusing on the ethics of funding ministry, the commodification of Scripture, and access to biblical resources. Central discussions span copyright, publishing practices, and how historical movements shaped modern notions of monetizing ministry, with frequent references to theology, church history, and the principle that God's Word should be freely shared. The conversations often contrast practical needs (printing, translation) with principled stances against selling spiritual content, offering listeners frameworks for reform-minded evangelicals and faith-based organizations. Noteworthy is the persistent interrogation of donor dynamics, the dangers of the attention economy, and the call to embody Matthew 10:8 in co... more

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