# Tithing on The No Agenda Show Tithing comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2012 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** September 2012 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Ancestry.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ancestry-com.md), [Anonymous Donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous-donors.md), [Bill Simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-simmons.md), [Church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/church.md), [Crash Emt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crash-emt.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Genealogy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genealogy.md), [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [John C Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Value for Value Giving and AI Re-creations of Deceased Figures - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 1:51:46–1:55:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/value-for-value-giving-and-ai-re-creations-of-deceased-figures.md The hosts discuss the ethics of using AI to recreate deceased personalities, such as an AI Scott Adams or Roger Ebert. Adam Curry refuses to create an AI version of John C. Dvorak, calling such nostalgia a contributor to "epidemic sadness." They touch on the importance of tithing and spiritual grounding in a "terminally online" generation that lacks community and purpose. Keywords: [scott adams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-adams.md), [bill simmons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-simmons.md), [roger ebert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-ebert.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [tithing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tithing.md), [spirituality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirituality.md) ### Listener Donations and Anonymous Support - **Episode:** [1814: Needle Drop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-06 - **Time:** 2:07:22–2:10:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1814-needle-drop/chapter/listener-donations-and-anonymous-support.md A comparison is made between podcast donors and church congregants, noting that the most significant supporters are often the quietest. Drawing on an anecdote from "Pastor Jimmy," the hosts observe that those who contribute the least tend to complain the most about how an organization is run. The show reaffirms its commitment to the "Value for Value" model, thanking producers for their time, talent, and treasure. Keywords: [tithing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tithing.md), [anonymous donors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymous-donors.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/church.md), [listener feedback](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/listener-feedback.md) ### Value for Value, Podcast Monetization Models - **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-24 - **Time:** 1:43:44–1:47:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/value-for-value-podcast-monetization-models.md The hosts discuss the philosophy behind the "Value for Value" model, distinguishing it from "busking" or traditional subscriptions. They argue that allowing listeners to determine the worth of content leads to higher engagement and more significant contributions from high-income earners. They criticize the "subscription fatigue" caused by the proliferation of $5 monthly fees across various platforms. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [tithing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tithing.md), [subscriptions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subscriptions.md), [podcasting 2.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting-2-0.md), [monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md) ### Tim Anonymous, Mormon Church and Ancestry.com - **Episode:** [1159: Showly](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly.md) - **Published:** 2019-08-01 - **Time:** 1:15:26–1:21:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1159-showly/chapter/tim-anonymous-mormon-church-and-ancestry-com.md A donor named Tim, a cybersecurity professional and member of the LDS Church, clarifies the relationship between the Mormon Church and Ancestry.com. While the church has a data-sharing partnership for genealogy, it does not own the company. Tim also discusses his commitment to tithing and his recent success in paying off student loans. Keywords: [ancestry.com](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ancestry-com.md), [lds church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lds-church.md), [genealogy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genealogy.md), [student loans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/student-loans.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [tithing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tithing.md) ### Executive Producer Credits, Donations and Karma - **Episode:** [776: Climate Justice Cancelled](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-22 - **Time:** 1:07:03–1:11:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/776-climate-justice-cancelled/chapter/executive-producer-credits-donations-and-karma.md Adam and John acknowledge significant financial support from producers, including a major contribution from Crash EMT for his second knighthood. They read letters from donors requesting "job karma" and "wedding karma" while playing various show jingles. The segment includes a "tithe" from a producer in Saskatchewan and a humorous request regarding Hillary Clinton. Keywords: [crash emt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crash-emt.md), jason wall, [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), tithes, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Mitt Romney Tax Returns, Mormon Tithing Theory - **Episode:** [444: New Red Line](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/444-new-red-line.md) - **Published:** 2012-09-16 - **Time:** 1:13:02–1:15:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/444-new-red-line/chapter/mitt-romney-tax-returns-mormon-tithing-theory.md A theory is presented regarding Mitt Romney's refusal to release his full tax returns, suggesting the records would reveal he failed to pay the full 10% tithe required by the Mormon Church. Such a revelation could potentially undermine the church's financial expectations of its less wealthy members. 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