Sam and her husband Rob are parent to 14 kids! They recently wrote the book: A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More . In their book, they discuss how their frugal lifestyle enabled them to work towards financial independence. To pre-order a copy, please visit Ave Maria Press . To learn more about Compass Catholic Ministries, please visit www.CompassCatholic.org ....
In this week's episode, Caitlyn interviews Andrew LaFlamme. Andrew is the author of the blog, AFireofFaith.com . Andrew and Caitlyn discuss how to keep God as your master when working towards the goal of financial independence. They discuss topics such as how to keep God first, how to balance generosity, and pursuing FI with a young family. To learn more about Andrew and his FI story, visit AFireofFaith.com . To read Andrew's blog on tithing and generosity, click here ....
We're kicking off this new podcast season with a bang! In this week's episode, we are airing Caitlyn's conversation with Leah Darrow on "Building a Portfolio of Holiness." Leah is an international Catholic speaker who dares audience members to live life according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs regarding the topics of faith and culture. In this episode, Leah speaks to how we can live with our money in a way that grows our spiritual lives. To lear...
In honor of the World Day for Consecrated Life, we are replaying the second part of an interview with Anne Folan. Anne discusses the toll student loan debt is taking on vocations, as well as possible solutions to this crisis. Anne Folan is a member of the Board of Directors of the Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations, a nonprofit Catholic organization that makes grants for student loan debt relief for young men and women with vocations to religious life. 45 million Americans owe student loan debt,...
In honor of the World Day for Consecrated Life, we are replaying an interview with Anne Folan. Anne discusses the toll student loan debt is taking on vocations. Anne Folan is a member of the Board of Directors of the Mater Ecclesiae Fund for Vocations, a nonprofit Catholic organization that makes grants for student loan debt relief for young men and women with vocations to religious life. 45 million Americans owe student loan debt, collectively owing more than $1.5 trillion dollars. Two out of e...
Taxes can be a daunting topic. In this week's episode, Matt Marcoux, CFP, breaks down what to expect in the upcoming tax season. You know someone is good at what they do when they can take a complicated topic and make it simple. A big thank you to Matt for doing just that! Today's guiding principle is from Romans 13: 6-7. "This is why you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Pay to all their dues, taxes to whom taxes are due, toll to w...
Today's guiding principle is from Romans 12:2 (GNT). "Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God-what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect." In this episode, Caitlyn and Diana discuss their experiences going through the 21 day financial fast. Did you go through the financial fast with Caitlyn and Diana? Would you like to tell your fasting story? Email us at ...
This episode originally aired on April 3, 2020. Danielle Bean is a wife, mom of 8, author, speaker, and Brand Manager of CatholicMom.com. She is also the host of Girlfriends (a Podcast for Catholic Women). In this episode, Danielle shares how she and her husband financially navigate having a large family while teaching their children about financial discipleship. To learn more about Danielle Bean, visit DanielleBean.com. To learn more about Compass Catholic Ministries, please visit CompassCathol...
St. Anthony is well known for so many reasons. But did you know that he is also the Patron Saint of Debtors? In this episode, Caitlyn and Diana discuss St. Anthony's interest in usury and helping the poor. The lessons St. Anthony taught in the 1200's are still applicable to this day. Do you have experience with excessive interest rates and would like to tell your Money Story? Email Caitlyn and Diana at podcast@CompassCatholic.org. If you are struggling with a debt load and want to learn how to g...
Here we are at the end of the year and many of us may be thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the most common resolutions are: stay fit; get healthy; lose weight; and get your finances in order. And if getting your finances in order is your resolution, we are here to help. In this episode, Caitlyn and Diana present 7 ways to make those financial resolutions stick. This episode is based on a blog available on the Compass Catholic Website. If you are trying to get out of debt, meditate o...
At the end of December, we all tend to feel a bit “spent”. In this episode, Caitlyn and Diana talk about a financial fast. Fasting is most commonly associated with abstention from food, although it can also take the form of giving up other comforts. Starting on January 1st, Caitlyn and Diana encourage our listeners to participate in a fast to both help the holiday spending exhaustion and grow in prayer. The steps to this fast include 1. Identify your needs. 2. Keep track of all your spending. 3....
Compass Catholic Ministries recently partnered with Young Catholic Professionals to offer discounts on Compass Catholic Bible studies to new YCP members. In this Compass Catholic Podcast episode, Caitlyn and Diana provide financial tips to young adults. Do you have a tip to share? Email us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org . Do you want to find out where you are on the Money Map? Visit Compass Catholic's website and find out! To find out more about Young Catholic Professionals, visit https://www.yo...
A few months back we did a series of podcasts on how student loan debt is affecting vocations. In this episode, we speak to Amanda Zurface ( www.AmandaZurface.com ) about how student loan debt is affecting lay ministers as well. Amanda is a Catholic spiritual director, writer, speaker, and Canon Lawyer. She is also one of the millions of young adults dealing with student loan debt. Amanda speaks to us about her debt load is affecting her life and her calling to lay ministry. Despite her debt loa...
The Advent season is a time of preparation for the anniversary of the Lord's birth on Christmas. This episode of the Compass Catholic podcast provides 5 helpful tips to keep your holiday spending in line so you can enjoy the Advent season without stressing about your credit card bill. What do you do to keep your holiday spending in line? Share them with us at Podcast@CompassCatholic.org! www.CompassCatholic.org Support MusicbyAdenhttps://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Download ✘https://...
Tony Vasinda is the founder of Catholic Balm Co. ( www.CatholicBalmCo.com ) as well as several other successful organizations and companies. As an entrepreneur and missionary, he still finds time to consult with other organizations and companies looking for clarity or new ideas. In this episode, Caitlyn and Diana talk to Tony about his entrepreneurship, balancing mission with the need to grow and several other topics. We want to thank Tony for his time and this fun conversation! Are you an entre...
Have you checked out the Compass Catholic Money Map yet? If not, you can find it here ! Caitlyn and Diana talk about the Money Map and how you can use it to navigate to financial wellness. If you want to learn more about Compass Catholic and our Money Map, visit CompassCatholic.org. Do you have idea for a Compass Catholic Podcast episode? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at podcast@compasscatholic.org . God blessSupport MusicbyAdenhttps://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘ Free Download ✘htt...
In this episode of the Compass Catholic Podcast, Caitlyn and Diana aren't talking about investment properties or taking on multiple roommates to help pay your mortgage. Instead, they offer tips to make small changes around the house that can have a big impact on your budget. What are your favorite ways to save money around the house? Share them in the comments below! Or email us at podcast@compasscatholic.org To learn more about Compass Catholic Ministries, please visit www.CompassCatholic.org S...
In this podcast, Diana asks Caitlyn questions on the topic of taxes. She's had these questions for quite some time but wasn't sure who to ask. Caitlyn Kano, AFC FFC, is not a tax expert (and can't give tax advice) but she can share information you may want to know about such as: Why do we have an income tax? Do I have to claim all my income? What's the difference between a CPA and an EA? What are your burning tax questions? Email us at podcast@compasscatholic.org and we may answer your question ...
Aaron Munoz (DollarsandSaints.com) joins Caitlyn and Diana to discuss the term "Financial Discipleship." What does it mean? How can we make this form of discipleship actionable in our daily lives? Aaron discusses how daily habits and a systematic approach to giving, saving, and spending can grow our faith lives as well as improve our personal finances. You can read Aaron's blog, "Dollars and Saints" at https://dollarsandsaints.com To learn about Compass Catholic and sign up for an upcoming Bible...
With so many people graduating with student loan debt, chances are you or someone you date will be dealing with a debt load. The question is: Is student loan debt a dealbreaker? Caitlyn and Diana tackle this topic in today's episode and provide some helpful tips for those who are juggling a dating life with student loan debt. To learn more about Faith & Money Matters, a Bible study offered by Compass Catholic, please visit https://compasscatholic.org/books-and-studies/#faith-and-money-matter...
Brice Sokolowski (author of Alms, Your Definitive Guide to the In’s and Out’s of Catholic Fundraising ) joins Caitlyn and Diana to discuss how to determine if the charity you want to support is a worthwhile cause and will put your money to good use. No one want to see their hard earned money squandered. Brice gives some practical tips so you can make sure your money is used well. To learn more about Brice, visit https://catholicfundraiser.net To learn more about the LePanto Institute, visit http...
There has been very little rhyme or reason for the past several months. It’s easy during times like these to let our budgets fall to the wayside. But now it's time to start flexing those budgeting muscles and get back to it! In this week’s episode, Caitlyn and Diana share some tips and tricks to get back on that budgeting bandwagon. To see where you are at on the Compass Catholic Money Map, go to: https://compasscatholic.org/compass-money-map/ Go to www.CompassCatholic.org for tools and tips to ...
This episode is a recording of our first Live event, hosted on both Facebook and YouTube. Caitlyn and Diana talk about some questions we are frequently asked about personal finances. If you were unable to join this live event, we still encourage you to post your questions in the comments. Caitlyn and Diana can answer these questions at a future live event or use them as inspiration for a future podcast episode! www.CompassCatholic.org Support MusicbyAdenhttps://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenhtt... ✘...
There is practically no one who has gone financially unscathed from the pandemic. This includes Catholic parishes. In this week’s episode, we speak with Father Vigoa from St. Augustine in Miami, FL. This missional parish did not skip a beat during the pandemic and continues to thrive as a parish focused on mission. Father talks about what he’s learning through the pandemic and how these lessons can benefit by leaning into mission. Models of Evangelization Video: https://vimeo.com/creativeparticl...
In these crazy days, it's easy to forget about generosity. But it's so good for us, even if our budget's aren't what they used to be. Here is a list of 6 ways we can be creatively generous. Pope Francis has said, "Dear Young People, the Church expects great things of you and your generosity. Don't be afraid to aim high." Let's aim high! Do you know of any other ways that weren't listed in this podcast? Please comment below! We'd love to hear from you! 6 Ways to be Creatively Generous: 1. Donate ...
Joe Galloway is the author of It's Not Your Money, Finding the Peace of Putting God First . In this week's podcast, Caitlyn and Diana speak to Joe about his new book. He shares his personal story and talks about the link of stewardship and discipleship. As a financial professional for many years, Joe saw that financial stress was not dependent on income level. No matter how much money his clients had, they were still stressed about money. Joe realized that there is peace in putting God first. It...
School will probably look different this year compared to previous years. In this week's episode, Caitlyn and Diana talk with Erin Kiger as she provides tips to financially deal with the different schooling options many families are facing. Erin has been an elementary teacher, a K-12 instructional technology coach, worked in higher ed, and has an educational consulting business. She has worked in both the public and the Catholic school systems. She shares her knowledge regarding how to financial...
In today's episode, we talk with a young married couple, Michelle and Ais Lopez. Join us as they share about how they live Marriage on Mission. Their sense of calm, despite their own personal struggles and their financial and spiritual generosity, reveal their radical trust in the Lord in all areas of their life. Their decisions reflect their belief that what they do with their money matters to others and to God and they are models of how to prayerfully discern all decisions and let God be the o...
Listen to a brief review of the resources Compass Catholic can provide to help you achieve financial wellness.
We’re excited to announce our Bible study for teens-Spiritual Cents! When writing this study, we wanted to make sure it would resonate with teens. To help us with, we brought in a consultant: a 13 year old named Bryan. In this week’s episode of Money Stories, we talk to Bryan about teens and money. He talks about what he learned by working on this project and why he thinks adults need to have money conversation with the teens in their lives. (Full disclosure-Bryan is Caitlyn’s son!) Bryan also t...
