He paid off $56,696 in student loans in his early 20s — but it didn’t happen overnight. In this inspiring part two of Jon Carothers’ story, we dive into the faith, mindset, and habits that made it possible.

💬 How did he do it?

Through God’s guidance, surrender, and taking ownership of his choices. He picked up extra jobs, surrounded himself with a supportive community, and learned the power of knowing his “why.” At the end of the day, he realized it’s all about choosing your hard — and trusting God with the rest.

(Listen to part 1 here)

💡 Key takeaways:

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  Hope and redemption in the face of addiction

  
  


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  Stop digging deeper — start where you are

  
  


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  It’s okay if your degree takes a little longer

  
  


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  God doesn’t waste your experiences

  
  


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  Character > Currency

  
  

✨ Topics covered in this episode:

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  How to pay off student loans fast — even with a low income

  
  


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  Practical, faith-based strategies to pay off debt

  
  


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  Real stories from a Ramsey Preferred Coach with Financial Coach Master Training

  
  


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  How Financial Peace University (FPU) tools can guide your journey to debt freedom and lasting peace

  
  

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