In this episode of The Melanin Money Show, we sit down with Pastor Lee Allen Jenkins — former NFL player, Wall Street executive, and now senior pastor — to tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in our community:

Does God want us to be wealthy?

This conversation bridges faith, finance, culture, and responsibility. From debunking the myth that “money is the root of all evil” to breaking down stewardship theology, generational wealth, and the wealth gap in the Black community, this episode is both empathetic and empowering.

We explore how history shaped our financial habits — but why this generation has no excuse not to change them. From conspicuous consumption to fractured family units, from exposure to mindset shifts, this episode calls for ownership, education, and long-term thinking.

If you’ve ever wondered how faith and finance truly intersect — this one is for you.

Learn :

Why “money is the root of all evil” is a misinterpretation — and what the Bible actually says.

The difference between poverty theology, prosperity theology, and stewardship theology.

Why stewardship isn’t just management — it’s multiplication.

How the Parable of the Talents applies directly to wealth building.

Why wealth is built through concentration and preserved through diversification.

What Pastor Jenkins learned from Jewish clients about generational wealth.

The dangers of conspicuous consumption in the Black community.

Why family structure plays a critical role in generational wealth.

How history shaped our financial habits — but doesn’t define our future.

Why representation and financial education are key to closing the wealth gap.

The mindset shift from “single-generation consumption” to multi-generational legacy.

and more!