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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Erin Odom

Through the inspirational and practical content found on her highly popular blog, The Humbled Homemaker, Erin Odom equips and encourages women to use their God-given gifts and passions to overcome life’s challenges. She has authored several books including More Than Just Making It and You Can Stay Home With Your Kids. Erin and her husband, Will, reside in North Carolina and have three young daughters.

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Thriving in the Midst of Financial Ruin, Part 3

Financial stress is something many couples face. But no matter how hopeless it seems, practicing good habits can help your marriage overcome financial problems. Greg, Erin and John give some tips for how you and your spouse can start making good choices with money.

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Thriving in the Midst of Financial Ruin, Part 2

Overcoming financial obstacles starts with changing your habits. The sooner you adjust your habits, the sooner you and your spouse can achieve financial stability. John, Greg and Erin give some advice for how young couples can build healthy disciplines with money.

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Thriving in the Midst of Financial Ruin, Part 1

Financial problems don’t have to end your marriage. With focused effort, you and your spouse can thrive financially. John, Greg and Erin offer hope to couples with financial problems.

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Thriving in the Midst of Financial Ruin

Blogger Erin Odom describes how God faithfully provided for her family’s needs during a season of financial hardship, offering encouragement and advice to listeners experiencing similar struggles in a discussion based on her book More Than Just Making It: Hope for the Heart of the Financially Frustrated.

A smiling couple is shopping for home appliances together in a well-lit electronics store. They are closely examining a red and black vacuum cleaner, with the man wrapping his arm around the woman in a supportive gesture. Their shared focus and engagement suggest the importance of financial alignment and decision-making as a couple, highlighting how to get on the same page financially.

Get on the Same Financial Page With Your Spouse

I used to see my husband as the villain because he spent more money than I did. I wanted to save every penny and be the hero. But we’re now in agreement on budget issues. Here’s how we did it.