We've mastered our Income and controlled our Expenses. Today, we confront the consequence of spending more than we make: Debt. If you feel the burden—the constant payments, the rising interest—you are not alone. Debt is a tool that, when misused, becomes a burden that severely limits your generosity and your future potential.
In this episode, we offer grace for where you are, expose the debt traps the world sets, and give you the proven, behavior-based coaching plan to achieve total financial freedom.
Key Takeaways & Action Steps
Grace and Truth: If you are currently relying on debt, it is okay. This is a common struggle, and you are not alone. We dismiss the shame and look to God for the strength to follow a proven plan.
The World's Trap: The debt industry (credit cards, points, rewards) is designed to make them money. The national credit card debt currently exceeds a trillion dollars, showing how common this trap is.
Classifying Debt (The Kingdom View): While we acknowledge "Good Debt" (like a mortgage) and "Bad Debt" (credit cards), we coach you to treat all debt as temporary and urgent.
Bad Debt (The Chains): High-interest, consumer debt. Primary Target.
Good Debt (The Tools): Debt on appreciating assets. Targeted after consumer debt is gone.
The Most Powerful Strategy: The Debt Snowball: This is the behavioral plan that gets you quick wins and builds momentum:
List all debts from smallest balance to largest balance (ignore the interest rate).
Pay minimums on all but the smallest.
Attack the smallest debt with all your available cash flow.
Once the smallest is paid off, roll that entire payment amount onto the next smallest debt.
Preparation for the Fight: Before the Snowball rolls, you must:
Stop the Bleeding: Cut up your credit cards and commit to no new debt.
Inventory Your Enemy: Create your smallest-to-largest Debt Snowball list.
Find the Fuel: Launch your Zero-Based Budget to find the extra cash flow to throw at that first debt.
When you break the chains of debt, every dollar you earn is redirected back to your household—freeing up massive cash flow for generosity and purpose.
If you are ready for the personalized coaching and accountability to launch your Debt Snowball plan today, I want you to connect with me directly. Click the link below and let me know you're ready to start the fight!
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