The Back Pew Podcast

05/26/2026

04/05/2026

Before you join that church today, don’t just check the creativity… check the credit.
Not their stage lights.
Not their social media presence.
Not how well they shout, sing, or gather crowds.
Check their credit.
What do they owe people?
• Do they leave members healed or hurt?
• Do they restore or just recruit?
• Do they honor commitments or hide behind “church language”?
• Do they build people up… or burn them out?
Because every church has a history of transactions—
not financial, but spiritual, emotional, and relational.
And just like credit,
patterns don’t lie.
A good church pays what it owes:
honor, accountability, truth, and care.
A bad one accumulates debt:
broken trust, spiritual manipulation, and silence.
Make sure they’re legit, and integral regarding finances as well… who makes decisions? There too many independents with no accountability boards. 😳😳😳

03/15/2026

Integrity Over Loyalty: A Message to Second-Tier Church Leaders