We love cooking delicious food for our family without breaking our grocery budget. This week, we share the top ten things we like to buy when we shop at Aldi. Do you want more grocery-saving tips? Check out the WalletWin Food + Grocery Bundle and get $10 off using the code GROCERY . Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected] ! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify ...
Sep 06, 2022•33 min•Ep. 159
Last week, the White House announced a new student loan forgiveness plan. And the response has been across the board. Today, our team reacts to the news, reflects on what led to the student loan crisis, and how we should respond as Catholics. Mentioned in Today's Episode: WalletWin is Open! Sign up at WalletWin.com/Join College of St. Joseph the Worker White House Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this ...
Aug 31, 2022•39 min•Ep. 158
This week, we unpack Martin Luther's philosophy of Conversion of the Wallet. What does it mean to have a Conversion of the Wallet? Register now for The Good Steward Workshop at goodstewardworkshop.com. Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music....
Aug 23, 2022•20 min•Ep. 157
On Monday, August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, we celebrate the anniversary of the day we became debt free! Join us today, as we reminisce how we got into debt, what led us to resolve to pay off debt, and how we did it in just seven months! Register now for The Good Steward Workshop at goodstewardworkshop.com. Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out...
Aug 16, 2022•33 min•Ep. 156
Today, we unpack the Prosperity Gospel and why we, as Catholics, reject this theology. Register now for The Good Steward Workshop at goodstewardworkshop.com . Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Aug 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 155
This week, we are unpacking how to be at peace in any economic situation like St. Paul. We are called to be good stewards, which is easier said than done, especially as we deal with inflation. Register now for The Good Steward Workshop at goodstewardworkshop.com . Scripture Referenced: Philippians 4:10-13 I rejoice greatly in the Lord that now at last you revived your concern for me. You were, of course, concerned about me but lacked an opportunity. Not that I say this because of need, for I hav...
Aug 03, 2022•29 min
In this week's episode, Jonathan and Amanda explore opportunity cost, when it's lost, and how to better find it. This episode is sponsored by The Catholic Family Emergency Binder. Visit WalletWin.com/binder to grab your copy at 25% off using the code "JOCHIMANDANNE". The sale is only available until July 27. Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost ...
Jul 26, 2022•18 min
What are the lies that we tell ourselves to justify our money behavior? In the third edition of our Money Lies Series, we break down the lie of "Less Money Will Make Me Holier..." Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Jul 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 152
What are the lies that we tell ourselves to justify our money behavior? In the second edition of our Money Lies Series, we break down the lie of "Create the Life of Your Dreams..." Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Jul 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 151
What are the lies that we tell ourselves to justify our money behavior? In the first edition of our Money Lies Series, we break down the lie of "I Work Hard - So I Deserve It." Mentioned in this Episode: - #146 Are You Living Maximum Fruitfulness? Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great mus...
Jul 05, 2022•24 min•Ep. 150
We were ready to go...the budget was set, packing was in progress...then we got the news that Yellowstone was flooded and we'd have to replan our annual RV adventure. How did we adjust? Listen and find out! Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Jun 28, 2022•42 min•Ep. 149
This week, we are so thrilled to welcome Dr. Greg Popak, Founder and Executive Director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute to chat all about building the domestic church. Mentioned in today's episode: - Catholic Households on a Mission - FREE WalletWin Academy Trial Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you...
Jun 21, 2022•40 min•Ep. 149
In today's episode, we are talking about the three things we wished we knew about money growing up. Mentioned in today's episode: - WalletWin Kids - WalletWin.com/Kids Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Jun 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 148
In this week's episode, Amanda walks Jonathan through the budget she created for their trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks! Jonathan provides his feedback and input and they share how they are going to absorb the high gas prices in their low-gas milage WalletWinnebago. Our 2021 Summer Vacation to the Black Hills Episodes: - #192 How to Plan a Vacation Without Busting the Bank - #102 Did We Bust Our Vacation Budget? Learn more about our bundle "How to Save and Make Money While Trav...
Jun 07, 2022•27 min•Ep. 146
What is maximum fruitfulness? Does it lead us to holiness? Jonathan and Amand explore these questions and more in this week's episode. Mentioned in today's episode: - What the Bible Actually Says About Money by Scott Morton Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Jun 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 146
This week, we are so excited to share the first episode of our Catholic Sprouts Kids and Money Week! Our family has been long-time fans of Catholic Sprouts, so it was an honor to contribute to their show as guest hosts. Visit Catholic Sprouts to listen to all our episodes about money! Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify...
May 24, 2022•9 min
The Catholic Church is in the midst of a Vocations Crisis. Does debt have a role in preventing people from entering religious life? Is debt affecting people's decision to get married? In this week's episode, Jonathan and Amanda explore these questions and more. Mentioned in today's episode: WSJ Article: When Student Debt Stands in the Way of Religious Poverty FREE Trial of WalletWin Labouré UCSSB Prayers for Vocations Join the FREE Little Way of Marriage Workshop! Vist littlewayofmarriage.com/wa...
May 17, 2022•22 min
How do you get your spouse to get excited about budgeting with you? In this week's episode, Jonathan and Amanda chat about how to have a successful budget party that BOTH spouses can be excited about. Visit WalletWin.com/Jams to see our favorite budgeting jams! Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you liste...
May 10, 2022•21 min•Ep. 144
Here at WalletWin we are so inspired by the life of St. Katharine Drexel and her incredible generosity! In this special episode, Jonathan and Amanda chat with Sister Patricia (Pat) Suchalski, former president of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament about St. Katharine. They draw on the wonderful examples of her life, her faith, and her desire to do good for marginalized populations in the United States. Mentioned by Sr. Pat: Article: How a saint became part of the tax code, forever changing U.S....
May 03, 2022•49 min•Ep. 143
This week, Jonathan and Amanda pull some wisdom from St. Josemaría Escrivá's The Way . Throughout Lent, Amanda has been drawing inspiration from this holy man's words, especially what he says about money and wealth. Listen now or watch on YouTube ! Passages We Reflect On: - 487 - Don't worry about financial difficulties in store for your apostolic undertaking. Have greater confidence in God; do all that you human means permit, and you'll see how soon money ceases to be a difficulty! - 631 - Deta...
Apr 26, 2022•44 min•Ep. 142
How do we bring Jesus and the Church into our wallets? How do we look different than the rest of the world in terms of our money? In this week's episode, Jonathan and Amanda chat with Jacob Imam of New Polity to chat about the morality of money in the eyes of the Catholic Church. Mentioned by Jacob: - New Polity - Quadragesimo Anno - Encyclical of Pope Pius XI - Rerum Novarum - Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on Capital and Labor - Laborem Exercens and Centesimus Annus - Encyclicals of Pope St. John...
Apr 19, 2022•58 min•Ep. 141
Good stewardship is a central part of our walk as Catholics. This week, Amanda sits down with Caitlyn Kano, Executive Director of Compass Catholic Ministries to chat about financial discipleship and our responsibility to steward our money well. Learn more about Compass Catholic: - Compass Catholic Website - Facebook - Instagram Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check o...
Apr 12, 2022•31 min•Ep. 140
Go behind the scenes of our newest projects about to be released. Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Apr 06, 2022•25 min
As Catholics, we look to the example of the lives of the Saints for how we can strive for holiness. On today's episode, we examine the life of St. Louis Martin, father of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and his approach to money as he raised five daughters, all of whom entered the convent. We read passages out of the book "The Father of the Little Flower: Louis Martin" by Celine Martin. This book is out of print, but it may be available at your local library and used booksellers including ThriftBooks or...
Mar 30, 2022•52 min
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is, "How much should I give?" Many Christian circles recommend a 10% tithe. BUT our answer is different and may surprise you... Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Or Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Mar 22, 2022•26 min•Ep. 137
Where does the Catholic view about money differ from the Protestant view? What does the Church teach us that Dave Ramsey doesn't? In today's episode, Amanda sits down with Mariette from The Natural Catholic Mom blog to chat about how her family paid off over $23k in debt using Dave Ramsey's method. She reflects on what Dave gets right, what he gets wrong, and how we can charitably respond. Check out Mariette's blog post on Dave Ramsey from a Catholic Perspective . Links Mentioned by Mariette: Th...
Mar 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 136
This week, we sit down with Ben Martinek from Bona Fide Finance about how to responsibly invest while remaining in line with what the church teaches. Resources Mentioned by Ben: Catholic Financial Planners Network Bona Fide Finance Student Loan Tax Experts The FI Entrepreneur Podcast Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , o...
Mar 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 135
We're getting ready for a deep dive on faith and money. Come along on the journey! Have questions or leads for us? Leave a voicemail - https://walletwin.com/voicemail Email us - [email protected]! Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes , Spotify , or wherever you listen to great music....
Mar 02, 2022•17 min•Ep. 134
What can managing your money look like? In today's episode, Amanda chats with Joe Griesbauer, director of Development at Young Catholic Professionals and newlywed, just that. Stay tuned! Learn more about Young Catholic Professionals: youngcatholicprofessionals.org Learn more about the Thy Will Be Done Conference: youngcatholicprofessionals.org/events/thy-will-be-done-2022-ycp-conference Leave us a voicemail at WalletWin.com/voicemail Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his albu...
Feb 22, 2022•45 min•Ep. 133
The much anticipated part 2 of our car buying saga is here! In today's episode, Jonathan and Amanda tell the story of the van they did buy and what they looked for to know it was the right car for their family. 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/neI_xA2v2ZQ 🎧 Listen to the first part: #125 The Van We Didn't Buy and How to Avoid Bad Deals 💡 Join us for “ How to Win With Money Without Losing Your Soul ” on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30pm Central. Register at walletwin.com/soul ....
Feb 15, 2022•34 min•Ep. 132