Budgeting Episodes

Feeling that tightness in your chest when you check your bank app? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Today, we’re diving into the reality of juggling faith and finances—like, how do we trust God when the numbers are still glaring a...

Today, we're diving into why recognizing your small wins with money is a game changer. Seriously, when's the last time you patted yourself on the back for sticking to your budget or actually checking your bank app without bre...

Why Do Budgets Keep Failing — Even When You Try So Hard? Budgeting can feel like a wild rollercoaster, right? One minute, you're feeling all pumped and ready to take on the world, and the next, you're staring at your bank acc...

Budgets are a lot like that well-meaning friend who somehow makes everything more complicated than it needs to be. In this episode, Need a Budget That Works? Start Here. We explore why budgeting doesn’t fail because we’re irr...

Budgeting doesn’t have to be a burden; in fact, it can be your pathway to real financial freedom. In this episode, “Budget Anxiety? Here’s the Fix,” I walk through why a budget is better understood as a roadmap to peace rathe...

Feeling like January's got you in a chokehold? Why Do I Always Blow My January Budget? You're definitely not alone! We dive into that all-too-familiar struggle of starting the new year with high hopes and watching them crash ...

Budgeting can feel like a real bear, right? Well, get this: about 65% of households struggle to stick to a budget for even just three months. That’s a hefty number, and honestly, I think it might be even worse for just one mo...

Holidays can really hit the wallet hard, and today we're diving into how to whip up a holiday budget that actually works. I’m talking about some eye-opening stats that show folks plan to spend over a grand on Christmas this y...

Today, we're diving into the sneaky world of subscriptions that are quietly munching away at your budget. You know, those Netflix and Spotify accounts you signed up for but barely use? Yeah, they might be draining your wallet...

Sticking to your budget isn’t all about being perfect; it’s really about bouncing back when life throws you a curveball. We’ve all been there, right? You set up this killer budget, feeling like a financial wizard, and then ba...

Is Budgeting Really Just About Restriction and Deprivation? Budgeting doesn’t have to be a drag, folks! We’re diving into why that dreaded word doesn’t mean you have to live life like a financial scrooge. Today, we’re flippin...

Ralph Estep Jr. dives into a listener's burning question about budgeting stress, tackling the age-old dilemma of whether to ditch the budget when it feels like a weight on your shoulders. Sheila, the listener, is feeling the ...

Feeling that summer budget slump? Yeah, me too! We started the season with big dreams and a solid plan, but now it’s like our wallets are leaking. Today, we’re diving into how to spot those sneaky spending habits that have dr...

We're diving into how to enjoy all the fall fun without making your wallet scream in agony! You know that sweet pumpkin spice season is here, but all those festivals and football games can really add up if we’re not careful. ...

School’s back in, and let me tell ya, chaos is knocking at the door! If you wanna save some time and cash as the fall craziness unfolds, you've hit the jackpot with today’s chat. We're diving into how to whip up some smart ro...

Alright, listen up! Today we’re diving into the back-to-school madness and how to keep your wallet from crying while still dressing your kids like champs. We all know the pressure to buy new threads can feel like a financial ...

We’re diving into some real talk about budgeting for back-to-school. Trust me, it’s gonna be a game changer! We all know how quick those school supply lists can rack up your wallet’s stress levels, but guess what? We’re here ...

You’ve tracked your spending, faced the hard truths, and now you’re staring at the numbers asking, “So what do I do with this?” In this episode, Ralph walks through the powerful moment that comes after awareness—the point whe...

If you’ve taken the bold step of tracking your spending—whether for a day or a full week—this episode is your next move. Ralph walks you through what to actually do with those numbers that are now staring back at you. From co...

If you’ve ever opened your bank app and felt that familiar pit in your stomach—uncertain, overwhelmed, and unsure where your money has gone—you’re not alone. In this episode of Financially Confident Christian , Ralph explores...

Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” financial things but still falling short? In this special live episode of Ask Ralph , Ralph and Craig unpack six powerful, everyday habits that faithful stewards can use to find mor...

Think a quick lunch out is no big deal? Think again. In this episode of Ask Ralph , Ralph breaks down how small, convenient choices—like buying lunch every day—can quietly erode your financial goals. He explores the hidden co...

Does the word “budget” make you cringe a little? You’re not alone. In this episode of Ask Ralph , we tackle the emotional resistance many people feel toward budgeting—feelings of fear, shame, or overwhelm. Ralph explains why ...

Are you tracking your spending but still feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of Ask Ralph , we take the next step in building financial clarity. Ralph walks through how to analyze your tracked expenses—not just to collect da...