Have you ever wondered where your money disappears even after creating a budget you felt good about? I know how frustrating it can be when the plan looks solid on paper but falls apart in practice. In this episode of Financially Confident Christian, I explain why tracking—not budgeting itself—is often the missing piece. I share how simple, gentle tracking can bring peace and awareness without feeling overwhelming. By committing to small, consistent steps, I’ve found that financial confidence and spiritual fulfillment grow steadily.
In Episode 9, “Need a Budget That Works? Start Here”, I showed how simplifying your budget creates clarity and order. Building on that, this episode focuses on keeping that budget alive through daily tracking. I share Beth’s story of conquering her fear of tracking with just a one‑minute daily check‑in. I also provide actionable steps, like finding a personalized method and committing to write down expenses for three days. My prayer is that this episode helps you build faithful habits that reduce stress and align your finances with God’s guidance.
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https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com/blog/financial-clarity-tracking/
https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com/spending-out-control/
Podcast timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The Budgeting Struggle
00:30 Welcome to Financially Confident Christian
00:54 The Importance of Tracking Your Spending
01:12 Overcoming the Overwhelm of Tracking
02:16 Simple and Effective Tracking Methods
03:10 Daily Check-ins: A Game Changer
04:37 Biblical Perspective on Financial Stewardship
05:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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