Episode 66

Justin Buonomo on The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck Spiritually

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.

📖 Book Reference - He Loves Me! Learning to Live in the Father's Affection by Wayne Jacobsen.

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Justin Buonomo is the founder and CEO of Journey to Financial Freedom, a financial coaching and education company focused on helping individuals, families, and business owners build lasting financial confidence, peace, and freedom. With a background in leadership, business development, and personal finance education, Justin has built a reputation for combining practical money strategies with mindset transformation and personal growth.

A former Division I athlete, Justin’s journey has been shaped by adversity, discipline, faith, and an obsession with helping people break free from financial stress and limiting beliefs. Through coaching, content, and speaking, he teaches that money is not the goal — freedom is — and that financial stewardship can become a powerful tool for creating opportunity, impact, and peace of mind.

In this episode, Justin shares lessons on mindset, money management, resilience, leadership, and what it truly takes to create a life of intentional freedom.

Learn more about Journey to Financial Freedom here.

You can also connect with Justin on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Hey there — I’m Steve Campbell. I’m a husband, dad to four amazing kids, follower of Jesus, and someone who wakes up every day wanting to help people live with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

Life has taught me that faith isn’t just something you talk about — it’s something you live, wrestle with, and anchor everything to. My relationship with Jesus shapes how I love my family, how I lead, how I speak, and how I show up for others. Every podcast, conversation, and connection I make starts there — from a place of grace, humility, and hope.

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