Have you ever felt torn between doing what’s right for your future and what’s right for your child’s future? I want you to know that feeling is real, and it often comes from a heart that truly wants to lead well. In this episode of Financially Confident Christian, I walk you through one of the most difficult financial decisions you may face, whether to keep saving for your child’s college or focus on paying down high-interest debt that is quietly draining your resources each month. I share how I think through situations like this with clarity, focusing not just on numbers, but on timing, cash flow, and the season you are in.

I want to remind you that this is not about choosing one priority forever, but about sequencing wisely with faith and intention. When I reflect on Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens,” I am reminded that financial decisions are deeply connected to the season of life I am in. I encourage you to take a balanced approach, reduce pressure where you can, and continue moving forward with purpose. You are not behind—you are being refined, and with God’s guidance, you can lead your finances with both wisdom and peace.

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https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com/get-out-of-debt

Podcast Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Voicemail Setup and Big Question
01:08 Caller Breakdown HELOC and College
03:10 Why 8.5% Debt Matters
03:44 College Funding Progress Check
04:28 Liquidity vs Cash Flow Tradeoff
05:57 A Balanced Plan Not All or Nothing
06:40 Pressure, Faith and Perspective
07:46 Choose Your Sequence
08:40 Ecclesiastes 3:1 - Seasons and Student Debt
09:39 Prayer for Wisdom and Peace
10:27 Wrap Up and How to Submit Questions

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