In this episode, I discussed the impact that debt has on Americans. I talked about taxes, trickery from banks, the definition of usury, historical usury, payday loans, title loans, and rent-to-own businesses, tricks at the pump, debit minimums, and other hidden fees and costs that are plaguing us. I feel like debt disease is the biggest illness that most Americans have. It’s a proven fact that if a person has high amounts of debt, there’s an 85% chance that they will have high anxiety and stress, have substance use issues, be addicted to drugs and alcohol, and they’re more likely to have major mental health issues. The odds ratio is something like 8.57, which is outrageous. Bible Verses MentionedExodus 22:25Luke 6:34-35 Romeo Bartley’s LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/romeobartleyjr/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/I__am_him?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareThe Awakened Podcast LinksWebsite: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.comAbout: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/about Episodes: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/episodes Awakened Merch: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/awakened-merchRecommended Books: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/books-to-readAffiliates: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/affilliatesContact: https://www.theawakenedpodcast.com/contactMake a Donation: https://ko-fi.com/theawakenedpodcastSocial MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedpodcast33 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/theawakenedpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAwakenedPodPodcast PlatformsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sgD8qiEJORdwA7DZ0RxC4Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-awakened-podcast/id1737676305iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-awakened-podcast-187630087/Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c41c3471-ef1a-4cdb-a3b8-268af150c4b8/the-awakened-podcastPodcast MusicIntro 1 Music licensed for use by [Awakened Media/The Awakened Podcast]. “Thriller” by HardProSound — used under license. Proof of license available upon request.  Intro 2Music licensed for use by [Awakened Media/The Awakened Podcast]. “Quirky Hype Rap Beat” by Artlss — used under license. Proof of license available upon request.Radio Imaging SquelchSFX licensed for use by [Awakened Media/The Awakened Podcast]. “Radio Imaging Pack” by Karbarsegyan — used under license. Proof of license available upon request.Outro MusicMusic licensed for use by [Awakened Media/The Awakened Podcast]. “Standing at the Crossroads” by Jebb Mac Band — used under license/written permission. Proof of license/written permission available upon request.Veteran LinksWatch the film Tribal: https://www.amazon.com/tribal-movieVeteran Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-awakened-podcast--6379313/support.