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Bryan Entzminger

Who Deserves a Million Dollars?

OCT 13, 20243 MIN
Prompted Thoughts

Who Deserves a Million Dollars?

OCT 13, 20243 MIN

Description

What would you do if you had a million dollars to give away? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the complexities of such a generous hypothetical, as Speaker A grapples with the challenge of choosing recipients beyond family and obvious personal connections. With a focus on the potential impacts of sudden wealth, including the risks of negatively affecting lives, the conversation turns to the idea of donating to organizations instead of individuals. Two organizations rise to the forefront: Springhouse Worship and Art Center, a community-focused church, and Mega Voice, an initiative providing audio bibles in numerous languages. Join us as we explore the motivations behind these choices and the belief that investments in community and faith can lead to truly meaningful change.

Takeaways:

  • Giving to a person in close relationship could be self-serving.
  • A large sum of money might negatively impact the recipient's life.
  • An organization might be better equipped to receive a large donation and do good with it.

Organizations mentioned in this episode:


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