Ep. 47: Is Debt Slavery? with Justin Bennett

In this episode, Norman Horn speaks with Justin Bennett, owner of Strong Tower Consulting and author of "Level Up Your Finances", about helping people improve their finances through coaching, training, and a faith-based framework. They discuss Justin's experience of getting into significant debt, which led him to study money more closely and begin financial coaching in 2010.They also cover his biblical approach to money, including saving, budgeting, living below our means, avoiding debt, and practicing generosity. He explains his 3P framework of principles, process, then plan, and emphasizes that couples should agree on shared financial principles before making decisions.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:24 Welcome1:58 From Banking to Coaching4:12 Biblical Money Principles6:52 Coaching Through Scripture9:55 Principles Before Plans14:21 Rethinking Debt Wisely18:57 Reading Money Scripture22:22 Debt Kills Enjoyment29:15 Rest, Work, and Joy34:07 Generosity Brings Joy36:58 Hope for Financial PeaceThe Faith Ventures Podcast is part of the Christians For Liberty Network, a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute. Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth App!https://podsworth.comUse code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!