Are you a Christian longing to honor God in every aspect of your life, including your finances? The Ask Ralph Podcast is your guide to finding financial freedom, making wise money decisions, and aligning your resources with your faith. Your host, Ralph Estep, Jr., brings a unique combination of expertise and genuine experience to the table. He's an accountant, a business coach, a podcast host, an author, a farmer – but above all, a husband, father, and a man seeking to follow Jesus wholehear ...
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SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
Bob & Linda Lotich | Christian Financial Coaches
👉 Want to be debt-free this year? Want to stop counting the days til payday? Want to have the money available to do all the dreams God has put on your heart? Well, for the rest of 2024, we are running a 40-week series where we share our 40-week checklist to eliminate debt, build wealth, and give $1 million. Each week, we share specific action steps we took to go from maxed-out credit cards with debt collectors calling to being 100% debt-free and reaching our biggest financial goal of giving ...
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Button Up Podcast| Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Growth, Sales Training, Improve Srategy Processes, Faith-led entrepreneur, Improve Sales, Small Business Finance
Polly Ingram | Christian Business Growth Coach, Sales Training, Homebased Business Consultant, Profit Growth Coach, Sales To Profit Mentor, Executive Leadership Skills Trainer, Entreprenurial Supporter, Process Leader
Welcome to the Button Up Podcast show, focused on Sales to Profit Growth, I’m Polly Ingram! Have you been searching for a way to improve sales, modify your process strategies and have an impact on profit growth? Are you feeling like you are working too many hours in your business, without seeing the profits you anticipated? Do you need to sharpen your sales training skills, so you can develop your team members? Could there be a hidden revenue method within your business that you haven’t thou ...
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Have you ever thought about whether there's a special trick to handling money in your personal life and as a business owner? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he talks about cash flow management in small businesses. What Are Some Essential Money Management Tips For Individuals As Well As Business Owners? With Ral…
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Is artificial intelligence a helpful tool or a danger to our faith? What does this mean for us as Christians? How can we use AI responsibly while remaining faithful to our beliefs? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he talks about concerns regarding artificial intelligence. What Is The Future Of Artificial Intellig…
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Are rising rent costs squeezing your budget? Curious if there's a way to lower your housing expenses without giving up your quality of life? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he talks strategy to combat skyrocketing rent prices. Am I Paying Too Much For Rent? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this episode, Ralph addresses…
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Do you ever feel like your Bible study has lost its spark? Are you longing to see the Scriptures in a new light and rekindle your love for God's Word? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he shares ways to view the Scriptures with a fresh perspective. How Can I See The Holy Scriptures With Fresh Eyes? With Ralph Est…
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Ever wondered if your donations are actually making a difference? We've got news for you: Your next charitable gift could be 100 times more effective than your last. No, that's not a typo. 100 times. In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain on the world of effective giving. We're challenging common assumptions, diving into cutting-edge resea…
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Is your car payment draining your budget? Do you sometimes feel like it's leading you towards financial trouble? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he talks about refinancing auto loans. Should I Refinance My Auto Loan And How Do I Even Do It? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, Ralph delves…
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Are you wondering how to navigate the complex world of Social Security survivor benefits? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he tackles the challenging process of Social Security survivor benefits. How Do Social Security Survivor Benefits Work? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, Ralph addre…
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Are you a newlywed wondering how tying the knot will affect your taxes? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he unravels the mysteries of married filing. I Just Got Married – Do You Have A Newlywed Tax Checklist For Me To Follow? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this Tax Talk Thursday edition of the Ask Ralph Show, host Ral…
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Are you tired of feeling like your money is slipping right through your fingers? What if there are expenses you could drop right now and wouldn't even miss them? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he talks about saving money by cutting off unnecessary expenses. What Are 10 Expenses I Can Drop Immediately And Not E…
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Ever feel like your smartphone is ruling your life? What if there's a biblically-inspired way to break free from the digital chaos? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he talks about the power of a digital sabbath. Should I Take a Digital Sabbath and How Do I Do It? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this episode of The Ask …
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Have you ever been tempted by those shiny bank bonus offers? Should you play the bank bonus game? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he dives into the world of bank bonuses. Should I Play The Bank Bonus Game? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, host Ralph explores the lucrative but complex…
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Have you ever felt like your mistakes were too big to be forgiven? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he explores redemption and forgiveness from a Christian perspective. Am I Too Far Gone For Forgiveness? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this episode, Ralph addresses a listener's question about finding spiritual and fina…
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Today, we're diving deep into the counterintuitive math behind early retirement - the kind of stuff they don't teach you in school. You'll discover: Why your paycheck size matters less than you think (Sorry, LeBron!) The shocking truth about how a 1% change in your habits could dramatically accelerate your financial goals A biblical money hack that…
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Are you a high-income earner looking to optimize your taxes while staying true to your Christian values? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Show with Ralph Estep Jr. as he dives into tax strategies guided by biblical principles. How Can High Income Individuals Optimize Their Taxes? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this episode, Ralph addresses a list…
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What is meant by the social security earnings cap and how does that affect my future benefits?
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Are you curious about why your Social Security benefits might be less than expected? Wondering how the Social Security earnings cap could impact your future? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he explains the Social Security earnings cap and its effects. What Is Meant By The Social Security Earnings Cap and How…
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Are you considering gifting stocks to a loved one but worried about the tax implications? Want to share your financial blessings while being a good steward of your resources? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he explores the tax impacts of gifting stocks and ways to minimize them. What Is The Tax Impact of Gif…
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Are you struggling to rebuild your credit after a financial crisis? Feeling overwhelmed by debt and looking for guidance? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he discusses strategies for rebuilding credit after a financial setback. How Do I Rebuild My Credit After A Financial Crisis? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this…
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Are you struggling to balance your social media use with your responsibilities and faith? Feeling overwhelmed by the digital distractions and looking for guidance from a Christian perspective? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he discusses strategies for setting healthy boundaries with social media. How Do I S…
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Are you worried about how to fund your children's college education? Feeling overwhelmed by the financial burden and looking for guidance from a Christian perspective? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he introduces various strategies for easing the cost of college. How Am I Going to Pay for The Children's Col…
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Feeling overwhelmed by financial trials and looking for a way to find peace and spiritual growth? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he explores how to use faith to navigate financial hardships and blessings. How Do I Respond To Financial Trials and Uncertainty by Using My Faith? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this e…
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Ever feel like you're working harder but not getting ahead? You're not alone. Today, we're diving into a game-changing calculation that could revolutionize how you think about your job and your time. In this episode, we uncover: The shocking truth about your "real" hourly wage (spoiler: it's probably WAY lower than you think) How a 10-minute exerci…
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Are you uncertain about your future Social Security benefits and how to plan for a financially secure retirement? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he guides you through estimating your Social Security benefits and crafting a retirement plan rooted in biblical stewardship. Is It Possible to Estimate My Future …
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Are your finances causing stress and affecting your relationship with God? Feeling overwhelmed by materialism and looking for a way to find peace and spiritual growth? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he introduces the concept of “Financial Fasting.” How Can I Use Financial “Fasting” to Grow Closer to God? Wi…
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Are you dreading the thought of an IRS audit? Feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he tackles the nerve-wracking topic of IRS audits head-on. How Do I Handle Getting Audited by the IRS? With Ralph Estep, Jr. In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. discu…
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