We would all be a lot happier if we defined financial success based on our own life, resources, capabilities and progress. Judging your circumstances against other people can be disheartening. All God is calling you to do is be a faithful steward of the blessings he has given to you, with no regard to what the next person is doing The Compass Catholic blog has more on defining financial success for yourself. Based on a listener's question, here are the percentage guidelines for various budget ca...
Mar 04, 2022•28 min•Ep. 214
This episode first aired on November 17th, 2019. Do you think that more is better, especially when it comes to money? Yes, more money may ease the financial pressure for a while, but it will never provide lasting happiness. Master your money by learning to be a good steward of God’s many blessings, including the way you give, save and spend. Read the Compass blog to learn more about how to master your money. Support Music by Aden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Download ✘https://...
Feb 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 213
Our economy is being rocked by something economists have coined "The Great Resignation." Workers are leaving their jobs in record numbers in search of higher income, greater work life balance, more flexibility, etc. If you are considering leaving your job, it's important (whenever possible) to quit with grace. Visit www.CompassCatholic.org to purchase a Faith & Money Matter Bible Study ! Support Music by Aden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Download ✘https://hypeddit.com/trac...
Jan 06, 2022•9 min•Ep. 212
In this week's episode, Caitlyn speaks with again Doug Lynam, author of From Monk to Money Manager . This week, their conversation focuses on the history of money. You don't need to be a money geek to enjoy this conversation! To learn more about Doug, please visit DougLynam.com To purchase Doug's book, From Monk to Money Manager, click here . Visit www.CompassCatholic.org to purchase a Faith & Money Matter Bible Study ! Support Music by Aden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Do...
Dec 03, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this week's episode, Caitlyn speaks with Doug Lynam, author of From Monk to Money Manager . In his book, Doug shares the rules of money management that will change your approach to earning, saving, and investing. To learn more about Doug, please visit DougLynam.com www.CompassCatholic.org Support Music by Aden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Download ✘https://hypeddit.com/track/wnpvxr👉 Spotify Playlists:→http://bit.ly/BestOfVNCM→http://bit.l.....
Nov 18, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this week's episode, Caitlyn fact checks four TicToks (aka FinToks) having to do with personal finance. Visit CompassCatholic.Org to start your financial discipleship journey! Support Music by Aden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Download ✘https://hypeddit.com/track/wnpvxr👉 Spotify Playlists:→http://bit.ly/BestOfVNCM→http://bit.l..
Nov 05, 2021•12 min•Ep. 211
In this week's episode, Caitlyn shares how you can save money when shopping at Costco. It might seem difficult to leave these big warehouse stores without overspending, but there are ways to save big if you know what to avoid and what deals to look for. We'd love to hear your ideas for staying on budget when you grocery shop. Email us at podcast@CompassCatholic.org. Visit CompassCatholic.Org to start your financial discipleship journey! Support Music by Aden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt...
Oct 21, 2021•6 min•Ep. 210
Anne Kertz Kernion, founder of the inspirational greeting card company Cards by Anne, is an international lecturer and retreat leader. She is also the author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain and A Year of Spiritual Companionship. In Spiritual Practices for the Brain, Anne relies on the most current research to link spiritual practices to improved health. Relying on her education and experience in brain development, positive psychology, and theology, Anne is able to relate seemingly simple pr...
Oct 15, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this week's episode, I'm speaking with Elizabeth Clare, author of ElizabethClareBlog.com. Our conversation focuses on how Elizabeth and her husband weave together their financial, family and faith life. To learn more about Elizabeth or to check out her amazing Catholic planners, please visit: https://www.elizabethclareblog.com Visit CompassCatholic.Org to start your financial discipleship journey! Support Music by Aden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Download ✘https://hypeddit...
Sep 30, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Deb Meyer , author of Redefining Family Wealth: A Parent's Guide to Purposeful Living , joins us this week to talk about linking values with financial behaviors and the importance of living with your money on purpose. Deb is a member of Catholic Financial Planners Network . Donate today and become a Change Maker by helping fund our new projects! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to CompassCatholic.org and fill out the I Need a...
Sep 09, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Tom Aahkus, Legacy Giving Coach with Youth for Christ in Central Ohio, join us to answer some common questions about wills. If you have any questions about wills and how they fit into a solid financial discipleship plan, email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org! Donate today and become a Change Maker by helping fund our new projects! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to CompassCatholic.org and fill out the I Need a Money Coach ...
Sep 02, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Wills play an important role in a healthy financial plan. In this week's episode, Caitlyn talks about the 5 reasons why YOU NEED A WILL. Legal Zoom estimates that between 50 and 60 percent of Americans don't have a will. Are you one of those people? If you don't know what your first step should be, start a Set Your House In Order Bible study! Set Your House In Order can be taken individually, amongst a small group of friends or at your parish! Donate today and become a Change Maker by helping fu...
Aug 26, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this week's Change Maker Podcast, Caitlyn answers money questions that have been submitted regarding large families. Do you have a large family and have any money tips you would like to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org! To learn more about how 529's can be used to fund Catholic school education, please click here ! Donate today and become a Change Maker by helping fund our new projects! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money...
Aug 19, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 20
We're finally at Destination 7 on the Compass Catholic Money Map! This week we're focusing on Destination Seven: True Financial Freedom. Do you have a money story you want to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org ! Donate today and become a Change Maker by helping fund our new projects! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to CompassCatholic.org and fill out the I Need a Money Coach form. Money is about behavior and math...
Aug 05, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This the the 6th week in a 7-week series on the Compass Catholic Money Map. This week we're focusing on Destination six which includes paying off your mortgage and funding your child's education. Do you have a money story you want to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org ! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to CompassCatholic.org and fill out the I Need a Money Coach form. Money is about behavior and math. Our Coaches ...
Jul 30, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This the the 5th week in a 7-week series on the Compass Catholic Money Map. This week we're focusing on Destination Five which includes purchasing an affordable home and prepaying your mortgage as well as investing in non retirement accounts! Do you have a money story you want to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org ! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to CompassCatholic.org and fill out the I Need a Money Coach form....
Jul 22, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This the the 4rd week in a 7-week series on the Compass Catholic Money Map. This week we're focusing on Destination Four which includes saving for major purchases, saving for true financial freedom (aka RETIREMENT!!!), saving for children's education and saving for a business (if you want to start one). Do you have a money story you want to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org ! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to C...
Jul 02, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This the the 3rd week in a 7-week series on the Compass Catholic Money Map. This week we're focusing on Destination Three which includes paying off all your consumer debt and building your emergency fund to three month's income. This is a HUGE step towards financial independence and breaking your relationship with any sort of consumer debt! Do you have a money story you want to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org ! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a...
Jun 24, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This the the 2nd week in a 7-week series on the Compass Catholic Money Map. This week we're focusing on Destination Two which includes paying off your credit card debt and building your emergency fund to one month's income. Do you have a money story you want to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org ! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to CompassCatholic.org and fill out the I Need a Money Coach form. Money is about beh...
Jun 17, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We're kicking off a 7-week series on the Compass Catholic Money Map. This week we're focusing on Destination One which includes saving $1000 for emergencies, start using a spending plan and begin giving. Do you have a money story you want to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org ! If you're ready to start your journey on the Money Map, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to CompassCatholic.org and fill out the I Need a Money Coach form. Money is about behavior and math. Our ...
Jun 09, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 14
According to Market Watch, 56% of Americans report they are living paycheck to paycheck. This is not only an income issue, but it's a spending issue as well. Here are 4 money traps to avoid to break that cycle! If you're ready to stop living paycheck to paycheck, get yourself a Compass Catholic Money Coach! Go to CompassCatholic.org and fill out the I Need a Money Coach form. Money is about behavior and math. Our Coaches are trained to help you with both! www.CompassCatholic.org Support MusicbyA...
Jun 03, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this week's episode, Caitlyn Kano, AFC FFC, answers questions submitted to us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org . Do you have money questions? Please email us! This week's questions include: 1. Should I use my state's first time homebuyers program? 2. Are extended warranties worth it? 3. Does the Bible say anything about lending money to family members? 4. How do time shares work? To learn more about Compass Catholic, please visit www.CompassCatholic.org...
May 27, 2021•14 min•Ep. 209
Compass Catholic has several listeners reach out and request for more content from a webinar we did with the St. Philip Institute on the topic of money in marriage. This week's episode focuses on dividing money roles and 10 money habits of successful couples. If you want to start your financial discipleship journey, please visit our new Money Coaching Landing Page ! www.CompassCatholic.org Support MusicbyAdenhttps://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Download ✘https://hypeddit.com/track/wnp...
May 19, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Rose Sweet joins Caitlyn to discuss money and its impact on marriages and divorce. Rose is a conference and retreat speaker, advanced certified life and relationship coach, and author of numerous books on relationship healing and strengthening. This episode is a conversation about dealing with money issues when you’re going through an imperfect situation such as divorce or dealing with 2nd marriage financial issues. To learn more about Rose, please visit RoseSweet.com If you or someone you know ...
May 12, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Compass Catholic Ministries is proud to announce the upcoming release of our online course for engaged couples: God, Marriage & Money ! This course is set to go live on June 1st, 2021. In this week's episode, Victoria Sechrist, Compass Catholic's Ambassador of Content Development, joins Caitlyn to discuss the role money plays within marriages. They also discuss how this new online course can help engaged couples prepare for marriage and their roles as financial disciples. To learn more about...
May 05, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Money and marriage go hand in hand. But money stress is one of the main causes of divorce. This week's episode is an excerpt from a recent webinar that Compass Catholic was asked to participate in. This webinar was hosted by the St. Philip Institute in Tyler, TX. Caitlyn Kano tells her family's personal money story and talks about money communication techniques within marriage. Do you want someone from Compass Catholic to speak to your parish about money from a Catholic viewpoint? Email us at in...
Apr 28, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
For this week's episode, Caitlyn has been compiling a list of questions that have been sent into her from listeners in regards to life insurance. Wendy Gregory, a Christian financial advisor with Latitude Wealth Advisory in Tulsa, OK, joins Caitlyn to answer these questions. Do you need to set your financial house in order? Click here to learn about our Set Your House in Order Bible study. You can read it individually, start a small group or bring the study to your parish! *Compass Catholic mini...
Apr 21, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this week's episode, Caitlyn Kano, AFC FFC, answers questions submitted to us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org . Do you have money questions? Please email us! The questions Caitlyn addresses this week include: 1. Should we rent our furniture and appliances? 2. Should I borrow from my retirement savings to pay off credit card debt? 3. How much do I HAVE to donate to my parish? Visit CompassCatholic.Org to learn about our ministry! Support MusicbyAdenhttps://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Fre...
Apr 07, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this week’s episode, we learn about faith based investing. This is a relatively new field that is quickly growing. To teach us about this topic, we turned to Wendy Gregory. Wendy is a Christian Financial Advisor with Latitude Wealth Advisory in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And a quick reminder, Compass Catholic Ministries does not recommend any specific investments or financial professionals. No one is authorized to use their affiliation with Compass to promote the sale of any investments or financial se...
Mar 31, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 5
"Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord and not men...you are serving the Lord Christ." (Colossians 3:23-24) This week’s episode is a conversation with Kevin Lowry. Kevin Lowry is a convert to Catholicism and the son of a former Presbyterian minister. Kevin and His wife, Kathi have eight children and live in the Columbus, Ohio area. His first book, entitled Faith at Work: Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck was published by Our Sunday Visitor . Kevin’s newest book, How God Hauled...
Mar 24, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
