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	Podcast:		Ask Ralph
	Episode:		Are Hidden 'Idols' Affecting Your Finances?
	Category:		Business
	Duration:		00:12:03
	Publish Date:		2025-05-23 07:00:00
	Description:		Most of us know we should budget, save, or spend with intention—but what if the real battle isn’t in our bank account, but in our hearts? In this powerful episode of Ask Ralph, we move beyond surface-level financial advice and get honest about what’s really driving our money decisions. Ralph unpacks the idea of “financial idols”—those sneaky sources of security, status, or self-worth that can quietly take God's place in our financial lives. If you've ever felt anxious about money, even when things are fine, or found yourself comparing your financial standing to others, this conversation might reveal the hidden idols affecting your choices. Read today's blog article Check out the full podcast episode here Through Scripture, reflection, and prayerful self-examination, Ralph guides listeners to ask tough but freeing questions: Where do I find my security? What am I sacrificing for money? Do I trust my savings more than I trust God? By naming and confessing these idols, we take a crucial step toward both spiritual and financial freedom. You’ll leave this episode not with guilt, but with clarity, peace, and a renewed desire to honor God in your financial journey. Chapters: 00:15 - Understanding Financial Idols 02:22 - Hidden Financial Idols 03:47 - Identifying Our Idols 05:47 - Identifying Idols in Our Lives 07:37 - Identifying Financial Idols 09:31 - Reflecting on Financial Faith Takeaways: Understanding your motivations for financial decisions can reveal hidden idols in your life. Fear and status can drive our financial behaviors more than we realize, so watch out! Breaking the cycle of financial shame starts with honest self-examination and prayer. Confession is a key step towards freedom from financial idols that might control us. Identifying where money holds too much power is crucial for aligning our hearts with God. Taking time to reflect on our financial habits can lead to healthier choices in our lives. LISTEN NOW WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE (OUR VIDEO VERSION) WATCH NOW ON RUMBLE (OUR VIDEO VERSION) VISIT OUR ASK RALPH SHOW GEAR STORE FOR ALL KINDS OF COOL MERCHANDISE - ENTER THE CODE "FREEBOOK" FOR A FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY OF MY BOOK "MASTERING YOUR FINANCES" JOIN OUR FACEBOOK INSIDERS GROUP SUPPORT THE SHOW JOIN RALPH LIVE - EVERY TUESDAY AT 1PM EST Please 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 Message Like us on Facebook and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/askralphmedia Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphpodcast.com for more information. To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information! Buy Ralph's Book - Mastering Your Finances! on Amazon Buy Ralph's Book - Gospel of Entrepreneurship: Following Jesus in Your Business Journey on Amazon Want to be a guest on Ask Ralph: Financially Confident Christian? Send Ralph Estep, Jr. a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1704313698808231d175d3ba6
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