Change Maker by Compass Catholic Ministries

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It's time to step into your role as a financial disciple! Compass Catholic's Change Maker Podcast provides practical tips for anyone who is struggling to live IN this world while not living OF this world. Join Caitlyn Kano, Executive Director of Compass Catholic, as she explores personal money management through a spiritual lens. We discuss personal finance topics, provide tips and practical advice and share our money stories, all from an authentically Catholic viewpoint. You don't need a high net worth to start living a rich live! To learn more about Compass Catholic Ministries, visit www.CompassCatholic.org. To be a part of this show, send an email to Podcast@CompassCatholic.org.

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Life After the Pandemic

How has your life changed for the better since the pandemic? Have you looked for the good in the stay at home orders and the chance to stop the crazy busyness that pervaded our pre-pandemic normal? While this situation wasn’t something anyone wanted, there is always some sort of good that comes out of any situation. Maybe now is the time to think about the good and say a little prayer of thanksgiving for whatever bright spots you can find. The Compass Blog has more on some of the positives that ...

May 06, 2020•27 min•Ep. 148

Money Stories: Paying It Forward with Diana Rojas

Diana is a teacher in south Florida. She was taught her money management skills by her parents. As an adult, Diana participated in a Faith & Money Matters Bible study which unified her money management skills with her Catholic faith. Now Diana "pays it forward" by utilizing a classroom management program called "My Classroom Economy." Learn more about Compass Catholic .

May 01, 2020•15 min•Ep. 154

Create, Update and Organize Your Important Information

If you are like most people, your important information is scattered all over the place. It may be in a file drawer, on your desk, in your computer or on your phone. What would happen if you were incapacitated and your family or caretakers needed to handle your affairs? Would they know where the important information in located and how to use it? Join us to hear what you need to get organized. The Compass Blog has more on creating, updating, and organizing all that information so your family kno...

Apr 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 146

Money Stories: Pursuing Financial Independence with Brent and Amy Jones

You may have heard of the FIRE Movement either on social media or in the news. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. Brent and Amy Jones are a young couple with young children. In this episode of Money Stories, Brent and Amy talk about their pursuit of financial independence and how they balance their family's needs, generosity, and their financial goals. Visit CompassCatholic.org for more information about Compass Catholic and our many offerings. Music Credit:Happy by MusicbyAde...

Apr 24, 2020•18 min•Ep. 151

The Stock Market - A Godly Perspective

Watching the stock market going up and down can cause stress, tension and anxiety. Yet there is nothing we can do about it. And you haven’t really lost any money until you pull the money out of the market. Until then, it’s just a number on paper. Instead of stressing over what you can’t control, try meditating on 1 Timothy 6:7-8, “For we brought nothing into the world, just as we shall not be able to take anything out of it. If we have food and clothing, we shall be content with that.” The Compa...

Apr 22, 2020•27 min•Ep. 145

Money Stories: Finding a Money/Life Balance with John and Jaclyn Kennedy

A sequel to last week's episode, Jaclyn and John Kennedy are back to discuss their desire to find a money/life balance that works for their family. Jaclyn has been able to modify her work schedule to be able to spend more time with their young children. Like most decisions, this one had financial implications they've had to navigate together.

Apr 17, 2020•15 min•Ep. 149

Tips for Pandemic Survival

Are you stressing to the max due to job layoffs, the potential for job loss, empty grocery shelves, being stuck in the house, worrying about the health of your family and financial insecurity? Maybe some of these things are simply out of your control. But one of the ways to feel better is to actively control those things that you are able to control. Read the Compass Blog for more ideas about staying sane during these crazy times....

Apr 15, 2020•27 min•Ep. 141

Money Stories: Building A Business with John and Jaclyn Kennedy

When John Kennedy decided to leave the firm he was with and start his own business, he knew that decision would impact his family, financially and otherwise. In this episode of Money Stories, John and Jaclyn Kennedy share how they navigated this decision as a family and lessons learned along the way.

Apr 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 147

Challenge Your Expenses

It is easy to get into a spending rut and not pay attention to where the money is going. But those assumptive spending habits can be wasting your hard earned cash. Look at both the big things and the small things you buy on a regular basis in order to challenge each and every expense to see what can be eliminated. The Compass Catholic blog has more on which expenses to challenge. Your bank account will thank you!...

Apr 08, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 138

Money Stories: Raising a Large Family with Danielle Bean

Danielle Bean is a wife, mom of eight, author, speaker, and host of Girlfriends podcast. In this episode of Money Stories, Danielle shares how she and her husband financially navigate having a large family while teaching their children about stewardship. CompassCatholic.org Music Credit: Happy by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyaden Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/happy-musicbyaden Music promoted by Audio Libr...

Apr 03, 2020•31 min•Ep. 144

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