Why Do I Struggle to Use My Talents to Earn More Money?

So many people know they have God-given gifts, whether it’s cooking, writing, teaching, organizing, or creating but they feel stuck when it comes to turning those gifts into income. Fear creeps in. Doubt whispers, “You’re not good enough. Nobody will pay you for this.” Culture says, “Play it safe.”

In this episode of Financially Confident Christian, Ralph Estep Jr. reveals the deeper truth: burying your talents isn’t humility, it’s disobedience. God didn’t give you skills to hide; He gave them to multiply, bless others, and even provide for your family. Ralph unpacks the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 and offers practical steps to start using your gifts today not someday.

Read today's blog article:
https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com/blog/given-talents-making-impact/
https://financiallyconfidentchristian.com/struggle-talents-money

Podcast Timestamp
00:00 The Hidden Sin of Burying Gifts
01:17 Why We Struggle to Monetize Talents
02:36 The False Safety Net
03:54 Biblical Foundation – The Parable of the Talents
05:17 Stewardship, Not Greed
06:06 Why ‘Someday’ is Dangerous
06:55 Action Plan
08:12 Prayer for Courage
08:52 A Final Charge
10:00 Free Resource

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