64: The Rise of Tipping Culture — From Gratitude to Guilt

Is tipping getting out of hand? In this eye-opening episode, John Cleaver and Wendy Lee explore the growing frustration around tipping culture in America — and how it’s shifted from a generous act of gratitude to a guilt-fueled expectation.

From drive-thru windows to online checkouts, it feels like everyone is asking for a tip. But what does that mean for our values as believers, and how do we respond with both generosity and discernment?

If you’ve ever felt awkward at the tip screen or questioned whether you’re being too stingy or too generous, this conversation will challenge you to think deeper about generosity, financial stewardship, and setting personal standards.

🎧 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why tipping culture has dramatically changed since the pandemic
  

• What roles actually depend on tips for income — and which don’t
  

• How forced tipping can rob us of the joy of true generosity
  

• What Scripture says about giving cheerfully vs. giving out of guilt
  

• How Christians can be both generous and wise with their money
  

• Real talk: Why “everyone gets a trophy” culture may be fueling entitlement
  

✝️ Key Scripture Referenced:

• 2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
  

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• Is tipping out of control?
  

• Christian perspective on tipping culture
  

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• Why do we feel guilty not tipping?
  

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• Stewardship vs. guilt in giving
  

• How much to tip at a coffee shop
  

• Generosity as a Christian
  

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💬 Listener Challenge: Have you noticed the shift in tipping culture? Do you feel pressure to tip where you didn’t before? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s talk about it!

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