Trying to Pay Off Debt? Should You Stop Using Credit Cards?

Debt isn’t just numbers—it’s emotional, spiritual, and heavy. In this episode of Ask Ralph, Ralph kicks off a new focus in the Joy of Living Below Your Means series by tackling the first, most courageous step toward financial freedom: facing your debt. With honesty, compassion, and biblical encouragement, Ralph challenges listeners to stop hiding from what they owe and start bringing it into the light. If you’ve been avoiding balances, dodging statements, or living in dread of what’s due, this episode will show you how healing begins the moment you stop running and start getting honest—and why it might be time to stop using credit.Read today's blog articleCheck out the full podcast episode hereYou’ll learn how to list out every debt with clarity, why facing your finances isn’t a shameful act but a hopeful one, and how taking inventory is the foundation for your comeback. Ralph walks through a practical four-step process for gathering debt information and setting up your debt snowball plan. With Scripture, prayer, and a compassionate tone, this episode invites you to take one bold step toward freedom—and trust that what’s brought into the light can be healed in the light.Chapters:00:12 - Stopping the Digging: A New Approach to Debt Management02:13 - Breaking the Cycle of Debt04:24 - Breaking the Debt Cycle: A Radical Approach05:40 - Breaking the Cycle of Debt07:10 - Moving Towards Financial FreedomTakeaways:Listing out your debts is a brave first step towards tackling them head-on, trust me!If you're still swiping those credit cards while paying them off, it's like pouring water while drilling holes in your boat.Breaking free from credit card dependence means making some bold moves, like ditching those cards altogether.LISTEN NOWWATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE (OUR VIDEO VERSION)WATCH NOW ON RUMBLE (OUR VIDEO VERSION)SUPPORT THE SHOWPlease share our Podcast with all your friends and family!Submit your questions or ideas for future shows - email us at ralph@askralph.com or leave a voicemail message on our podcast page Leave A Voicemail MessageBuy Ralph's Book - Mastering Your Finances! Buy Ralph's Book - Gospel of Entrepreneurship: Following Jesus in Your Business JourneyBuy Ralph's Book - How to Become a Financially Confident ChristianWant to be a guest on Financially Confident Christian? Send Ralph Estep, Jr. a message on PodMatch,...

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2025 Best Christian Finance Podcast in the U.S., awarded by Best of Best Review. Money isn’t just about numbers — it’s about confidence, stewardship, and faith. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of financial shame, you're not alone — and you don't have to stay there. Welcome to Financially Confident Christian, where we blend Biblical wisdom, practical financial strategies, and daily encouragement to help you break free, build lasting confidence, and honor God with your resources. Hosted by Ralph Estep Jr., a seasoned financial coach with a heart for ministry, each episode offers real-world steps you can take today — no complicated jargon, no judgment — just real hope and real help. Whether you're climbing out of debt, learning to budget with purpose, or dreaming of financial freedom, this is your place to start. One step. One decision. One prayer at a time. Your story isn’t defined by your past. It's shaped by your next faithful step. Let’s walk this journey together.