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Financially Confident Christian

Season 7

Sept. 12, 2025

Why Do Ads Make Me Feel Like I Need More Stuff?

Today we’re diving into the wild world of advertising and how it messes with our heads, making us feel like we need more stuff. Why Do Ads Make Me Feel Like I Need More Stuff? Seriously, how many times has your phone buzzed t...

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Sept. 11, 2025

Why Do I Feel Constantly Pressured to "Keep Up" With Others?

Feeling like you're stuck in a never-ending race just to keep up with everyone else? Why Do I Feel Constantly Pressured to "Keep Up" With Others? Yeah, we get it. Today, we're diving into that pesky pressure of comparison and...

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Sept. 10, 2025

Why Do My Kids’ Activities Cost So Much and Stress Me Out?

Feeling the pressure from your kids to join every activity under the sun? Why Do My Kids’ Activities Cost So Much and Stress Me Out? You’re not alone! Today, we’re diving into the wild world of kids' extracurriculars and how ...

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Sept. 9, 2025

Why Do I Keep Falling Back Into Debt After Paying It Off?

Today, we're diving deep into the struggle of breaking the debt cycle. You know that feeling when you finally get out of debt, and it's like a huge weight has been lifted? But somehow, just a few months later, you find yourse...

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Sept. 8, 2025

Why Do Unexpected Expenses Always Destroy My Budget?

Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of unexpected expenses and how they can totally throw a wrench in our budgeting plans. You know the drill: one minute you're cruising along, and the next—bam! Your car's on the fritz or the de...

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Sept. 7, 2025

Why Is It So Hard to Start Saving Anything At All?

Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of saving money, and trust me, it’s not as impossible as it seems. Ralph’s here to remind us that waiting for the "perfect" moment to save is just a trap—if you think you’ll start onc...

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Sept. 6, 2025

How Can I Find Any Extra Money When My Budget is So Tight?

Ever feel like your budget is tighter than your favorite pair of jeans after Thanksgiving? How Can I Find Any Extra Money When My Budget is So Tight? Well, I get it, and you’re not alone! Today, we’re diving into how to find ...

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Sept. 5, 2025

Am I Stuck in the Minimum Payment Trap Forever?

Stuck in the minimum payment trap? Am I Stuck in the Minimum Payment Trap Forever? Yeah, we’ve all been there, feeling like our debt is just a bad roommate that won’t leave. Today, we’re diving into how to break free from tha...

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Sept. 4, 2025

Why Does My Debt Feel So Overwhelming and Hopeless?

Debt can feel like a dark cloud that just won't budge, right? But here’s the scoop: you can start breaking free, and it all kicks off with one brave step. Why Does My Debt Feel So Overwhelming and Hopeless? Today, we’re divin...

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Sept. 3, 2025

Why Do I Always Feel Like I Don’t Have Enough?

Feeling like you’re always chasing the next big thing? Why Do I Always Feel Like I Don’t Have Enough? Yeah, I get it. In this episode, we dive into the struggle of that nagging feeling of not having enough, no matter how hard...

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Sept. 2, 2025

Why Do I Keep Making Impulse Buys I Regret?

Impulse spending is a real budget buster, and we’ve all been there, right? You see something, you want it, and before you know it, it’s in your cart—whoops! But here’s the kicker: it doesn’t have to be this way. Today, we’re ...

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Sept. 1, 2025

Why Can't I Ever Seem to Stick to My Budget?

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...

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Aug. 31, 2025

Is Budgeting Really Just About Restriction and Deprivation?

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...

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Aug. 30, 2025

Why Does My Money Disappear So Fast Every Month?

Ever feel like your paycheck just vanishes into thin air? Yeah, we’ve all been there, right? Today, we're diving deep into Why Does My Money Disappear So Fast Every Month? We're breaking down the mystery of financial confusio...

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Aug. 29, 2025

Why Am I So Afraid to Look at My Bank Account?

Today, we’re diving into that gut-wrenching fear of checking our bank accounts and credit card statements. Why Am I So Afraid to Look at My Bank Account? You know the drill: that cold knot in your stomach when you think about...

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Aug. 28, 2025

Why Do I Feel So Ashamed About My Money Problems?

Why Do I Feel So Ashamed About My Money Problems? You're not alone, and today we're diving into how to break free from that financial shame that keeps us in chains. I’m Ralph, your go-to guy for all things financial confidenc...

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Aug. 27, 2025

Am I Truly Embracing My Lifelong Financial Journey?

Today, we're diving into a big question: " Am I truly embracing my lifelong financial journey? " It's all about realizing that financial peace isn't just some finish line you sprint to and then chill out. Nah, it’s more of a ...

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Aug. 26, 2025

What's My Year-End Financial Checklist to Wrap Up Strong?

We're diving into some real talk about year-end finances and how they connect to our faith. Trust me, it’s not just about crunching numbers; it's a spiritual journey. Are we tying up loose ends or dodging them out of fear? Wh...

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Aug. 25, 2025

How Can I Find True Contentment During the Holidays Without Overspend…

The holidays are creeping up, and let’s be real: that means we’re feeling pressure to spend and impress. But here’s the kicker—overspending isn’t the only way to have a meaningful holiday. I’m here to spill the tea on how to ...

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Aug. 24, 2025

How Can I Reflect on My Fall Blessings and Financial Growth?

Today, we're diving into the idea of hitting pause and soaking up the blessings around us. Seriously, when was the last time we just stopped to appreciate what we've got instead of planning our next move? How Can I Reflect on...

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Aug. 23, 2025

How Can a Mid-Year Financial Clean-Up Boost My Peace?

Got a cluttered financial life? You’re not alone! Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of why a mid-year financial spring cleaning is the magic trick you didn’t know you needed. We’ll chat about how organizing your money...

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Aug. 22, 2025

How Can I Set Financial Goals for the Rest of the Year?

Summer's zooming by, and before you know it, fall is gonna be knocking at your door. Are you feeling a bit lost with your finances, like you're just kinda drifting without a plan? Well, hang tight because we're diving into ho...

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Aug. 21, 2025

How Can I Make the Most of My Summer Job Income?

Summer jobs can mean some sweet extra cash, but let’s be real—doesn't it always seem to vanish quicker than a popsicle in the sun? Today, we're diving into how to make that summer income work for you instead of just lighting ...

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Aug. 20, 2025

Are My Insurance Policies Protecting Me Enough?

Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of insurance and how it’s not just a “set it and forget it” deal. I mean, come on, are those policies really covering your back? We’re talking about taking a hard look at what you’ve ...

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