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In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Anthony Russo is joined by Dr. John Temple to discuss his book, 'Help! I'm Drowning in Debt.' The conversation dives into common reasons Christians find themselves in debt such as wrong priorities, idolatry, and lack of self-control. Dr. Temple emphasizes the importance of finding contentment in God to combat materialistic influences. The discussion offers practical advice, including stopping further debt accumulation, increasing income, and eliminating unnecessary expenses. They stress the importance of balancing the sovereignty of God and human responsibility in managing finances. The episode concludes with a call to adopt disciplined budgeting and financial practices, framed within a Christian worldview.
00:34 Understanding Debt and Its Causes
01:36 Spiritual Solutions to Debt
03:14 Practical Steps to Get Out of Debt
04:11 Cutting Out Waste and Unnecessary Expenses
05:31 The Importance of Contentment
09:08 Avoiding Common Financial Mistakes
19:01 Balancing God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
22:26 Resources and Final Thoughts
Grab a copy of our mini-book 'Help! I'm Drowning in Debt' here:
https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/help-im-drowning-in-debt/
Follow Shepherd Press on social media for more insights:
Facebook: @shepherdpress
Instagram: @shepherdpressinc
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In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Anthony Russo is joined by Dr. John Temple to discuss his book, 'Help! I'm Drowning in Debt.' The conversation dives into common reasons Christians find themselves in debt such as wrong priorities, idolatry, and lack of self-control. Dr. Temple emphasizes the importance of finding contentment in God to combat materialistic influences. The discussion offers practical advice, including stopping further debt accumulation, increasing income, and eliminating unnecessary expenses. They stress the importance of balancing the sovereignty of God and human responsibility in managing finances. The episode concludes with a call to adopt disciplined budgeting and financial practices, framed within a Christian worldview.
00:34 Understanding Debt and Its Causes
01:36 Spiritual Solutions to Debt
03:14 Practical Steps to Get Out of Debt
04:11 Cutting Out Waste and Unnecessary Expenses
05:31 The Importance of Contentment
09:08 Avoiding Common Financial Mistakes
19:01 Balancing God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
22:26 Resources and Final Thoughts
Grab a copy of our mini-book 'Help! I'm Drowning in Debt' here:
https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/help-im-drowning-in-debt/
Follow Shepherd Press on social media for more insights:
Facebook: @shepherdpress
Instagram: @shepherdpressinc

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