Kingdom Conversations with the Oklahoma Conference
Kingdom Conversations is the official podcast of the Oklahoma Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with pastors, ministry leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, and church members who are passionate about advancing God's kingdom. Together they explore Scripture, discipleship, evangelism, stewardship, leadership, education, health ministry, and stories of how God is working throughout Oklahoma and beyond. The podcast aims to inform, inspire, and equip listeners to participate more fully in Christ's mission.
Episodes
¿Bruto o neto? La pregunta más antigua del salón
Temporada nueva, formato nuevo. Durante dos temporadas construimos semillas de sermón para predicadores. La Temporada Tres responde las preguntas que los miembros realmente hacen, y empezamos con la más antigua de todas.¿Devuelve usted el diezmo sobre su ingreso bruto o sobre lo que le queda después de los descuentos?La mayoría de los miembros nunca ha recibido una respuesta clara. Reciben una res
Gross or Net? The Oldest Question in the Room
New season, new format. For two seasons we built sermon seeds for preachers. Season Three answers the questions church members actually ask, and we’re starting with the oldest one in the room.Do you return tithe on your gross income or on your take-home pay?Most members have never gotten a straight answer. They’ve gotten a confident answer from one person in Sabbath school and the exact opposite,
Bien, buen siervo y fiel": las cuentas que todo mayordomo rinde
Conversaciones del Reino, Temporada Dos, Episodio 6 — "Bien, buen siervo y fiel": las cuentas que todo mayordomo rindeCasi todos suponen que el tercer siervo perdió el dinero. No lo perdió. Devolvió intacta una fortuna, sin faltar una sola moneda, y es el único que queda fuera. En este final de la Temporada Dos desarmamos la parábola de los talentos (Mateo 25:14-30) y descubrimos que lo más peligr
Well Done: The Accounting Every Steward Gives
Kingdom Conversations, Season Two, Episode 6 — "Well Done: The Accounting Every Steward Gives"Everyone assumes the third servant lost the money. He didn't. He returned every cent of a fortune, perfectly preserved, and he is the one cast out. In this Season Two finale we take apart the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) and find that the most dangerous thing a steward can do is keep somethin
La gracia de dar: Mayordomía, rendición y 2 Corintios 8
El episodio usa la analogía de planos arquitectónicos para presentar un bosquejo pastoral basado en 2 Corintios 8:1–5 (notas de Kingdom Conversations, temporada 2) sobre “la gracia de dar” dentro del marco adventista del séptimo día. Contrasta el diezmo como devolución de lo que pertenece a Dios con la administración del 90% restante, y explica que Pablo describe la generosidad de los macedonios—p
The Grace of Giving: Stewardship That Starts With Surrender (2 Corinthians 8)
This episode reframes generosity as a supernatural grace from God rather than a personality trait or the result of pressure-driven church fundraising. Anchored in 2 Corinthians 8:1–5, it highlights the Macedonian believers, who gave joyfully despite deep poverty because they first gave themselves to the Lord, making financial giving an outflow of surrender rather than willpower. Drawing on 1 Chron
Contentamiento en la Abundancia: Filipenses 4, la Codicia y el Motor de Comparación
El episodio usa la metáfora de navegar en mar en calma para explicar que el mayor peligro espiritual no siempre es la crisis, sino la abundancia que adormece la dependencia de Dios. Analiza el cuarto material de la segunda temporada de Kingdom Conversations sobre mayordomía cristiana (Adventista del Séptimo Día), centrado en el 90% restante de los recursos y en el contentamiento como disciplina ap
Unplugging the Basement Machine: Learning Contentment with Philippians 4:11–13
This episode of Kingdom Conversations (Stewardship Series, Season 2 Episode 4) explores how modern discontent drives poor decisions with the “90%” of resources believers manage, contrasting Season 1’s focus on tithe. Using Philippians 4:11–13, it reframes the often-misused “I can do all things through Christ” as Paul’s prison-born theology of sufficiency—strength to be steady in hunger or abundanc
Debt, Discipleship, and the Keys: How Borrowing Shapes Our Freedom to Obey God
Using Proverbs 22:7 (“the borrower is servant to the lender”) as a foundation, this episode explores how debt creates a master-servant dynamic that can limit a believer’s “optionality” to respond to God’s call, even when faithfully returning tithe. It distinguishes between debt as sin and debt as servitude, clarifying Romans 13:8 in context and noting Scripture’s emphasis on repaying obligations,
Deuda, discipulado y jubileo: ¿a quién sirve tu futuro?
La anfitriona y un experto analizan el episodio 3 de la temporada 2 de Kingdom Conversations (recurso adventista sobre mayordomía), enfocándose en el 90% restante después del diezmo y en la deuda como una forma de servidumbre que compite con la lealtad a Dios. Usan Proverbios 22:7 para explicar que el prestatario queda como siervo del prestamista y conectan la idea con “servir a dos amos”, señalan
¿Dónde está tu tesoro? Mayordomía bíblica del 90% (Mateo 6:19–21) | Conversaciones del Reino T2
El episodio presenta una analogía de un asesor financiero que advierte una pérdida segura para explicar Mateo 6:19–21: Jesús no prohíbe acumular, sino que ordena dejar de atesorar en la tierra y atesorar en el cielo, cambiando el “lugar de depósito”. Se analiza la auditoría de riesgos de Jesús (polilla, brōsis y ladrones) como amenazas reales a los “activos” del siglo I y se conecta con inflación,
Treasure in Heaven: Jesus’ Transfer Order, the Bank of Heaven, and the Mechanics of the Heart (Matthew 6:19–21)
This episode unpacks a Seventh-day Adventist “Kingdom Conversations” stewardship study (Season 2, Episode 2: “Treasure in Heaven”) centered on Matthew 6:19–21, arguing Jesus is not calling believers to poverty or to stop saving, but issuing a “transfer order” to relocate treasure from earth to heaven. It explains Jesus’ “security audit” of earthly wealth (moth, rust/consumption, and thieves) as co
God or Mammon: Who Really Holds the Deed to Your Life? (Matthew 6:24)
Using the analogy of a house title search, this episode explores a Sermon Seed from Kingdom Conversations (Season 2, Episode 1) on stewardship, shifting from Season 1’s focus on tithe to the spiritually contested “90%” we keep. Centered on Matthew 6:24, it argues Jesus’ warning is not about time management but divided ownership, highlighting the Greek “doulo” (bondservant) and the impossibility of
No Puedes Servir a Dos Señores: El 90% en Disputa y la Idolatría de Mammón
El episodio usa la analogía del “estudio de títulos” en bienes raíces para proponer un examen espiritual del corazón y las finanzas: tras afirmar la base del diezmo en una primera temporada, esta nueva etapa de Conversaciones del Reino aborda el 90% restante como territorio no neutral. A partir de Mateo 6:24, se explica que “servir” (douleusain) implica esclavitud y exclusividad de dueño, por lo q
La Medida del Cielo: La Viuda, el Diezmo y la Adoración en Secreto (Marcos 12:41–44)
En este análisis del episodio seis de “Conversaciones del Reino” sobre mayordomía, se explora la “medida” con la que el cielo evalúa la generosidad: no lo que sale de nuestras manos, sino lo que se queda en ellas, a partir de Marcos 12:41–44 y la ofrenda silenciosa de la viuda. Se contrasta el ruido público de los ricos en las trompetas del templo con el sacrificio total de la viuda, que dio todo
The Widow’s Two Mites: Heaven’s Remainder Test (Mark 12:41–44)
This episode deep-dives Mark 12:41–44, where Jesus sits at the temple treasury during Passion Week and watches how people give, not to tally amounts but to read motives. In a public, acoustically amplified treasury with 13 brass trumpet-shaped receptacles, wealthy donors’ coins clang loudly while a widow’s two tiny lepta land in near silence, yet Jesus highlights her gift. The discussion frames he
Give Us This Day: Manna, Sabbath, and the Economics of Enough
This episode from the Kingdom Conversations Stewardship Series uses the “dissolving bank vault” metaphor to explore God’s anti-hoarding provision system in Exodus 16, where manna could only be gathered daily (about an omer per person) and spoiled overnight, except for the sixth-day double portion preserved to protect Sabbath rest. The discussion wrestles with the tension between daily dependence a
La economía de lo suficiente: Maná, mayordomía y confianza diaria en Dios
El episodio explora la ansiedad humana por acumular reservas y contrasta esa lógica con el diseño divino del maná en Éxodo 16, donde Dios prohíbe almacenar y prueba la confianza diaria de Israel mediante una ración fija (un gómer) que se pudre si se guarda, salvo la porción doble del viernes para proteger el sábado. A partir de la serie “Conversaciones del Reino”, se repasan principios de mayordom
Bring the Whole Tithe — Malachi's Storehouse
n this Kingdom Conversations deep dive, the host and a theology expert unpack Malachi 3’s “bring the whole tithe” passage as a pastoral invitation to return to God rather than a fundraising text. They highlight how the “robbery” charge is framed by God’s unchanging character and His promise to return to those who return to Him, and explore how a faithful, Sabbath-keeping congregation could develop
El mandato de Malaquías: la mayordomía y la atención del alfolí
El episodio analiza el documento “El mandato de Malaquías: la mayordomía y la atención del alfolí” como semilla para sermones, enfocándolo en la mayordomía como asunto relacional y no como recaudación. Explica cómo Malaquías 3 enmarca la acusación de “robo” entre “Yo soy Jehová, no cambio” y “Volveos a mí”, revelando una invitación a restaurar la comunión. Describe la ceguera espiritual postexílic
The Tithe That Came Before the Law
This Pastoral Deep Dive unpacks the sermon seed “The Tithe Before the Law,” arguing that tithing is a principle of worship that predates Sinai, survives the ceremonial system, and is anchored in Christ’s eternal priesthood. Using Genesis 14, it contrasts the king of Sodom’s worldly offer with Melchizedek’s blessing, highlighting Abram’s uncommanded, instinctive giving of a tenth from war spoils as
El diezmo que existía antes de la ley
El episodio explora el diezmo no como una regla temporal del Antiguo Testamento, sino como un principio permanente de adoración que precede a la ley, sobrevive a la ley y se vincula al sacerdocio eterno de Cristo. A partir de Génesis 14, se muestra que Abraham diezmó espontáneamente del botín tras escuchar que Dios es dueño de cielos y tierra, aplicándolo a todo incremento. Luego, en Génesis 28, s
First Things First: Biblical First Fruits, Trust, and the Gospel of Christ
This episode of the Deep Dive unpacks Session 2 (“First Things First”) from the Seventh-day Adventist stewardship series Kingdom Conversations, exploring why Scripture calls believers to give God the first—not the leftovers—and how order in giving reveals the order of the heart. Anchored in Proverbs 3:9–10, it contrasts backward-looking gratitude with forward-looking trust, then traces the princip
Primicias y Mayordomía: El Orden que Revela el Corazón
El episodio usa la analogía de hornear pan para explicar que el orden del proceso cambia radicalmente el resultado y aplica este principio a la mayordomía bíblica: no importa solo cuánto se da a Dios, sino dar primero, porque el orden de las ofrendas revela el orden del corazón. Con Proverbios 3:9-10 se destaca que las primicias se entregan antes de ver la cosecha completa, como un acto de fe, y s
“Whose Is It, Anyway?” — The Ownership Principle
"Whose Is It, Anyway?"Before we ever talk about giving, we have to settle the question of owning. In this first episode we open Psalm 24:1 — "The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof" — and discover that God claims not just the earth but its dwellers too. We are His twice over: by creation and by redemption. We explore the amnesia of prosperity Moses diagnosed in Deuteronomy 8, David's sur
¿De quién es, realmente? — El principio de la propiedad divina
Español — Episodio 1: "¿De quién es, realmente?"Antes de hablar de dar, hay que resolver la pregunta del ser dueño. En este primer episodio abrimos Salmos 24:1 — "De Jehová es la tierra y su plenitud" — y descubrimos que Dios reclama no solo la tierra, sino también a sus habitantes. Somos suyos dos veces: por creación y por redención. Exploramos la amnesia de la prosperidad que Moisés diagnosticó
The Tithe Is Not Ours to Redirect!
What should Christians do when church leaders fail? Is it ever biblical to withhold your tithe or redirect it to another ministry because you no longer trust church leadership?In this episode, we take a careful, Scripture-centered look at one of the most debated questions in Christian stewardship. Beginning with Malachi 3, we explore God’s theology of ownership, the distinction between tithes and
¿Debo Retener Mi Diezmo? La Biblia, la Corrupción y la Fidelidad Cristiana
¿Qué debe hacer un creyente cuando descubre mala administración, corrupción o líderes infieles dentro de la iglesia? ¿Es bíblico retener el diezmo o redirigirlo a otro ministerio?En este episodio realizamos un estudio bíblico y teológico profundo sobre una de las preguntas más difíciles relacionadas con la mayordomía cristiana. Analizamos Malaquías 3, el ejemplo de Jesús y el templo, la ofrenda de
Diezmo y Ofrenda: ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?
¿Alguna vez te has preguntado por qué una iglesia llena de miembros fieles en el diezmo todavía necesita ofrendas para pagar la electricidad, mantener el edificio o financiar el evangelismo local?En este episodio de Conversaciones del Reino, exploramos el diseño bíblico que Dios estableció para sostener tanto la misión mundial como la iglesia local. Descubriremos por qué el diezmo y la ofrenda no
Where Does Your Offering Really Go? The Biblical Difference Between Tithe and Offering
What actually happens after you place your tithe and offering in the offering plate?Most Christians know they’re called to give, but few understand the remarkable biblical system God established to support both the local church and the worldwide mission of the gospel.In this episode of Kingdom Conversations, we explore the biblical distinction between tithe and offering, why they are not interchan
¿A dónde va realmente tu diezmo?
¿Qué ocurre realmente con el diezmo una vez que sale de nuestras manos? ¿Por qué la Iglesia organiza los recursos de la manera en que lo hace? ¿Y qué significa realmente el concepto bíblico del alfolí para los creyentes de hoy?En este episodio exploramos el fundamento bíblico e histórico del sistema de mayordomía de la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día. Desde Malaquías 3 y el santuario de Israel
Where Does the Tithe Actually Go?
Every year, believers in North America return over $1.2 billion to their churches in pure faith. But where does it actually go?This episode traces the tithe from the offering plate outward, starting with the theology of the storehouse in Malachi 3 and the pioneers' decision to make the local conference its modern equivalent. We follow the dollar through the church's structure, uncover the "reservo
The First Trillionaire: What Elon Musk's Sadness Teaches Us About Money, Stewardship, and Eternity
Elon Musk recently became the world’s first trillionaire, a milestone that seems almost impossible to comprehend. Yet shortly afterward, he posted a simple statement: “Whoever claimed money can’t buy happiness really knew what they were talking about.”That confession raises a profound question: If unlimited wealth cannot satisfy the human heart, what can?In this episode, we explore the biblical pe
Stewardship Beyond the Offering Plate: Every Gift Is God's
When most Christians hear the word stewardship, their minds immediately go to money, tithes, offerings, and church budgets. But Scripture presents a far bigger vision. Biblical stewardship is not primarily about managing dollars—it is about managing everything God has entrusted to us.In this episode, we challenge the common assumption that stewardship begins and ends with finances. Drawing from pa
The Gospel as a Sacred Trust | Stewardship Beyond Money, Mission, and faithfulness.
In this episode of The Deep Dive, we challenge one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity: stewardship. Far beyond money, budgets, or the offering plate, stewardship is ultimately about managing the greatest treasure ever entrusted to humanity — the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Together, we explore what it means to be “stewards of the mysteries of God” through the lens of Scripture, the teac
Stewardship of Health
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the theology of the human body and explore the powerful connection between spiritual life, physical health, and biblical stewardship. Using the analogy of a rental car, the conversation examines how many people push their bodies to the limit while neglecting rest, nutrition, movement, and recovery, often under the banner of sacrifice or productivity.The di
Stewardship of Time
This episode explores the tension between modern productivity culture and biblical discipleship, arguing that time management is not merely a secular efficiency tool but a spiritual issue rooted in worship, stewardship, and character formation. Beginning with the sobering reality that the average human life amounts to roughly 4,000 weeks, the conversation reframes time as a divine trust rather tha
The Billion-Dollar Prayer Problem
Most of us treat prayer like an emergency rip cord — something we grab only when life spirals out of control. But what if you've been sitting on a billion-dollar spiritual inheritance and didn't even know it?This episode tackles one of the most neglected disciplines in the Christian life: prayer. Drawing from Scripture, historical theology, and practical psychology, it reframes prayer not as a rel
When the Numbers Drop: A Better Way to Think About Giving
What if financial struggle wasn’t met with pressure—but with compassion?In this episode, we explore a radically different response to financial shortfall—one that shifts the focus from spreadsheets to people. Instead of guilt-driven appeals or institutional panic, this conversation unpacks a pastoral message centered on trust, dignity, and God’s character in seasons of lack and abundance.You’ll he
Managing Gods Money Ends Financial Anxiety!
Why does money create so much stress—and is there a better way to think about it?In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and spiritual weight behind financial anxiety—the knot in your stomach when bills pile up, the pressure of feeling like it’s all on you, and the constant tension of “too much month at the end of the money.”Drawing from both coaching experience and biblical principles, w
Baby Step 7 From First Step to Financial Freedom
In this episode, we break down the entire financial journey from saving your very first $1,000 all the way to living and giving like no one else. Whether you're just getting started or you're already debt-free and looking for what's next, this is the roadmap.We walk through the Baby Steps framework, starting with the starter emergency fund and why it's more about a heart change than a dollar amoun
Baby Step 6 A Biblical Roadmap to Mortgage Freedom
This episode explores a biblical and practical path to paying off your home and achieving true financial freedom. Drawing from Scripture and insights from Ellen G. White, we highlight how homeownership builds dignity, stability, and character.We break down the essential steps—eliminating debt, building an emergency fund, investing wisely—and show how consistent extra payments, intentional budgetin
Baby Step 5 A Biblical Approach to College Savings and Financial Stewardship
What if the student loan crisis is more than just a financial issue? What if it’s a spiritual one?In this episode, we unpack a biblical framework for handling money during one of life’s most demanding seasons—raising children, planning for college, investing for retirement, and paying off your home all at once. We walk through the logic behind Baby Steps 4, 5, and 6, and why the order matters more
Baby Step 4 Save 15% Building Wealth For God's Glory
In this episode, Baby Step 4 save 15% or Building Wealth for God’s Glory, the focus turns to the next phase of financial stewardship—moving from stability to long-term growth. After eliminating debt and building an emergency fund, listeners are introduced to the principle of investing a portion of their income, typically fifteen percent, to prepare for the future and expand their capacity to serve
Baby Step 3 Financial Fortress
In this episode, Building Your Financial Fortress, the focus shifts to one of the most important steps in long-term financial stewardship: establishing a fully funded emergency fund. After breaking free from consumer debt, listeners are encouraged not to relax their discipline, but to build a strong financial buffer that protects against life’s unexpected challenges.The episode explains what an em
Baby Step 2 Breaking the Chains of Debt
In this episode, the focus is on breaking free from the cycle of debt and reclaiming financial stewardship as a spiritual discipline. While modern culture normalizes borrowing and monthly payments, the episode challenges listeners to reconsider debt through a biblical lens, emphasizing that financial habits directly impact one’s ability to live faithfully and serve others.Drawing from Scripture, p
Baby Step 1 Financial Integrity for Pastors and Laity
In this episode, Baby Step 1 Financial Integrity for Pastors and Laity the focus is on the often-overlooked connection between personal financial habits and spiritual leadership. While pastors regularly teach stewardship—tithing, avoiding debt, and wise planning—the episode challenges leaders to examine whether their own lives reflect those same principles.Drawing from both practical financial gui
Kingdom Conversations Intro.
Welcome to Kingdom Conversations, the official podcast of the Oklahoma Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. This short introduction gives you a glimpse of what to expect from future episodes as we explore Scripture, discipleship, stewardship, leadership, evangelism, and the stories of God’s work across Oklahoma and beyond. Subscribe today and join us as we seek to advance God’s kingdom together.
