
Steve Campbell and Justin Buonomo discuss the deeper spiritual struggles and the role of suffering in faith.
In this episode, I’m joined by Justin Buonomo, the owner and creator of Journey to Financial Freedom (JFF)—but what we get into goes way beyond money. After coming off one of the hardest and most refining seasons of my life, this conversation hit deep. Justin and I unpack what it really looks like to follow Jesus when things don’t make sense—when suffering shows up, when prayers feel unanswered, and when you’re forced to confront the parts of your heart you’d rather ignore. We talk about: The role of suffering as God’s refining process How sin and shame quietly hold you back from who you’re called to be Why many believers misunderstand God’s heart—especially around money and worthiness What it actually looks like to walk in freedom, not just talk about it And the one big thing Justin is learning right now: how to break free from shame by fully accepting what happened on the cross This isn’t a surface-level conversation. It’s honest, raw, and rooted in the reality that following Jesus will stretch you, break you, and ultimately rebuild you into who you were meant to be. If you’ve been wrestling with shame, feeling stuck, or trying to make sense of a hard season—this one’s for you…
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