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2,000 years of wisdom for your finances. WalletWin Founders Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira put the personal back in personal finance as they explore the intersection of faith and finance and help Catholics get out of debt, build wealth, and change the world through generosity. (And have fun doing it.)
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Breaking Free from Clothing Clutter
In this episode, we share our personal journey as Amanda takes on the challenge of wearing the same dress for a month and what that’s meant for our family, laundry mountain, and our outlook on simplicity. We …
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In this episode, we share our personal journey as Amanda takes on the challenge of wearing the same dress for a month and what that’s meant for our family, laundry mountain, and our outlook on simplicity. We open up about the chaos (and comedy) of managing clothes for a household with five kids, the lessons we’re learning along the way, and how little changes can spark deeper growth. Join us for a candid, lighthearted chat about simplifying life—one dress at a time.
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Your Catholic Advantage for the Final 60 Days of 2026
Harness the unique rhythms of the Catholic liturgical year to finish strong in the last 60 days, set focused goals, and tee up a purposeful start to 2027.Make this Advent your healthiest ever with Integrated …
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The Hidden Dangers of Financial Infidelity
Take an honest look at financial infidelity in marriage, uncovering hidden money secrets, why they happen, and practical ways Catholic couples can build trust, heal, and move forward together.Learn more about …
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Take an honest look at financial infidelity in marriage, uncovering hidden money secrets, why they happen, and practical ways Catholic couples can build trust, heal, and move forward together.
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How We Plan Our Year (and Why It Fell Apart in March)
What happens when the year you carefully planned gets completely rearranged three months in?For us, it started with a phone call on March 3rd that changed everything. We had plans for our family, our business …
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What happens when the year you carefully planned gets completely rearranged three months in?
For us, it started with a phone call on March 3rd that changed everything. We had plans for our family, our business, our 15th anniversary, and the year ahead. Then, suddenly, we were traveling to Texas to meet our newborn son, Peter—and dealing with a very different reality than the one we'd planned for.
So what happens to all those plans when life throws you a major curveball?
In this episode, we look back at our 2026 plans and talk about what stayed, what shifted, and what completely fizzled. We also talk about the financial side of having your plans disrupted, and why having a budget and clear priorities helped us take some pretty big hits without getting knocked down.
IN THIS EPISODE:
How we approach our annual family planning and discernment
The plans we made for 2026—and what happened to them
Why our Yellowstone trip stayed on the calendar
How our decision to send the girls to school turned out to be providential
Why Jonathan had to significantly scale back his business goals for the year
What happened to our plans for our 15th anniversary trip
How adoption and unexpected medical expenses affected our budget
Why planning is an act of prudence rather than an attempt to control the future
What it means to make plans while remaining abandoned to God's providence
James 4:13–15 and the importance of saying, “If the Lord wills”
Why we need to create space to ask God what He wants us to protect and pursue
How we're approaching our 2027 plans—with plenty of ambition and an open hand
We're already making some big plans for 2027. Italy is on the calendar, and we're dreaming about the Camino in 2028. God willing.
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Magnifica Humanitas Conclusion: What Does the Church Actually Want Us to Do About AI?
We’ve reached the conclusion of our Magnifica Humanitas series, and this final chapter made us realize we may have been asking the wrong question. Is this encyclical really about when and how Catholics should …
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We’ve reached the conclusion of our Magnifica Humanitas series, and this final chapter made us realize we may have been asking the wrong question. Is this encyclical really about when and how Catholics should use AI? Or is it about how to remain human as we enter this new era?
We talk about the Incarnation, the Eucharist, human weakness, education, relationships, Mary’s Magnificat, and Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem brick by brick. We’re called to get in there and help build.
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Magnifica Humanitas, Chapter 5: Can AI Make War Even More Dangerous?
What happens when artificial intelligence and other powerful technologies enter the world of war?In Chapter 5 of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV turns his attention to war, peace, power, and the possibility …
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What happens when artificial intelligence and other powerful technologies enter the world of war?
In Chapter 5 of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV turns his attention to war, peace, power, and the possibility of building what he calls a “civilization of love.” Amanda and Jonathan talk through some challenging questions about AI and warfare, the dehumanizing effects of technology, the normalization of conflict, and what it means to keep human responsibility at the center of decisions that can have irreversible consequences.
They also discuss just war theory, nuclear weapons, economic interests behind conflict, the importance of diplomacy and dialogue, and why peace requires more than simply avoiding war.
And as the chapter moves from the global to the personal, they consider something much more practical: What can ordinary Catholics actually do when the problems of the world feel too big for us?
The answer isn't resignation. We can begin where we are—through our choices and the small acts of faithfulness that help build a civilization of love.
Resources mentioned:
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Magnifica Humanitas, Chapter 4: Who Is AI Really Serving?
Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, learn, communicate, and even how we spend our attention. But as AI becomes more powerful, Pope Leo XIV asks us to look beyond what the technology can do and …
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Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, learn, communicate, and even how we spend our attention. But as AI becomes more powerful, Pope Leo XIV asks us to look beyond what the technology can do and consider who bears the cost of that progress.
In Chapter 4 of Magnifica Humanitas, Amanda and Jonathan unpack what the Church has to say about the human consequences of technological transformation—from disinformation and attention-based business models to job displacement, hidden workers, data exploitation, and new forms of inequality.
They talk about:
- Why truth and human attention should be treated as goods worth protecting
- How technology and social media can shape culture, especially for young people
- The impact of AI and automation on meaningful work
- The hidden workers behind AI systems and the conditions they may face
- How data extraction can create new forms of exploitation and colonialism
- Why families, workers, and vulnerable people need to be considered when technology changes
- The responsibility of businesses, investors, and technology designers
- What it means to pursue technological progress while protecting human dignity
When technology creates new opportunities and wealth, who gets to share in the benefits—and who is carrying the hidden costs?
Join us as we continue our journey through Magnifica Humanitas and consider what it looks like to put the human person at the center of technological and economic progress.
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The Catholic Truth about Money, Wealth, Generosity and Financial Freedom with Angela Schnieders
What does the Catholic Church actually teach about money, wealth, debt, generosity, and financial stewardship?In this conversation, Amanda joins Angela Schnieders on Integrated Wholeness for Body, Mind, and …
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What does the Catholic Church actually teach about money, wealth, debt, generosity, and financial stewardship?
In this conversation, Amanda joins Angela Schnieders on Integrated Wholeness for Body, Mind, and Soul to unpack the Catholic approach to money—and why financial freedom should ultimately give us greater freedom to respond to God's will.
They talk about:
Why Catholics need a clearer understanding of financial stewardship
How money can serve our vocation rather than become an end in itself
Getting out of debt and the freedom that can create
Generosity, detachment, and what it means to hold wealth with open hands
Why financial planning and trusting in God's providence can—and should—coexist
Building wealth and businesses for the good of families, communities, and the Church
Why financial education belongs in Catholic formation and marriage preparation
The importance of wills, trusts, guardianship, healthcare directives, and other estate planning
How to approach financial hardship without losing hope
Amanda also shares part of her and Jonathan's story of paying off $25,000 of debt in seven and a half months—and how becoming financially free gave them greater capacity to say yes to the vocation God was giving them.
At the heart of the conversation is a simple question: What if financial freedom isn't ultimately about having more freedom for ourselves, but having greater freedom to say yes to God?
Resources Mentioned
- Catholic Money Academy — Catholic financial education: https://walletwin.com/academy
- Catholic Money Show — The WalletWin podcast with Amanda & Jonathan: https://walletwin.com/
- Support for your journey of faith, leadership, and personal growth with Angela Schnieders https://www.viriditasliving.com/
Magnifica Humanitas, Chapter 3: Can We Moralize the Machine?
In Chapter 3 of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV takes a closer look at AI, technological advancement, and the technocratic mindset that can reduce everything—including human beings—to efficiency …
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In Chapter 3 of Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV takes a closer look at AI, technological advancement, and the technocratic mindset that can reduce everything—including human beings—to efficiency, optimization, and control.
Amanda and Jonathan unpack what the Church’s social teaching has to say about AI, including:
Why more technological power doesn’t necessarily mean more human progress
How AI can concentrate economic and social power
Why AI should not be confused with human intelligence
The importance of prudence, transparency, and moral responsibility
How AI can affect creativity, relationships, and our ability to exercise judgment
What transhumanism and the desire to “optimize” humanity have to do with our understanding of human limits
Why our weaknesses, suffering, and dependence on others are part of what makes us human
The deeper question is one Pope Leo keeps bringing us back to: Does this technology make human life more human?
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Magnifica Humanitas, Chapter 2: Who Gets Left Behind by Technology?
In Chapter 2 of Magnifica Humanitas, Amanda and Jonathan unpack the Catholic social teaching principles Pope Leo XIV says we need in order to navigate the digital revolution.This chapter gets more concrete …
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In Chapter 2 of Magnifica Humanitas, Amanda and Jonathan unpack the Catholic social teaching principles Pope Leo XIV says we need in order to navigate the digital revolution.
This chapter gets more concrete about human dignity, human rights, the common good, the universal destination of goods, subsidiarity, solidarity, and social justice—and begins applying those principles to algorithms, data, digital platforms, surveillance, and artificial intelligence.
In this episode:
• Why human dignity does not depend on wealth, productivity, ability, or status
• The two dangers Pope Leo identifies for human rights today
• Why the common good requires us to look beyond our own interests
• How private property and the universal destination of goods work together
• What subsidiarity means when major technology companies hold enormous power
• Why algorithms, platforms, patents, infrastructure, and data raise new questions about access and ownership
• How solidarity changes the way we think about technology’s impact on other people and future generations
• Why technological progress must ultimately be judged by whether it helps people become more fully humanPope Leo’s question for the digital age is bigger than whether a technology is useful or profitable: Does it truly serve the human person and the common good?
The 12 Money Milestones: A Step-By-Step Plan Every Catholic Needs
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 9 PM Eastern · 8 PM Central · 7 PM Mountain · 6 PM PacificIn about an hour, Amanda and Jonathan will walk you through the WalletWin Method, including the four financial phases and 12 Money Milestones, so you can identify the financial step you should actually be working on next.
Everyone who joins live will receive the Money Milestone Map, and there will be a 96-hour replay for everyone who registers.
Register free here:
https://walletwin.com/workshop/You work hard to earn your money—but are you managing it in a way that reflects your Catholic faith?
The Catholic Financial Planners Network can help you find a financial advisor who understands that faith and finances belong together. Whether you’re investing according to Catholic values, planning for a growing family, preparing for retirement, or thinking about the legacy you want to leave, a Catholic financial planner can help you make wise financial decisions aligned with what matters most.
Faithful stewardship starts with wise counsel.
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https://catholicfinancialplanners.com/Magnifica Humanitas, Chapter 1: Why Catholic Social Teaching Matters
In Chapter 1 of Magnifica Humanitas, Amanda and Jonathan step back from AI itself to look at the framework the Church will use to evaluate it.This chapter traces the development of Catholic social teaching …
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In Chapter 1 of Magnifica Humanitas, Amanda and Jonathan step back from AI itself to look at the framework the Church will use to evaluate it.
This chapter traces the development of Catholic social teaching through the popes, from Rerum Novarum through John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and now Leo XIV. Along the way, Amanda and Jonathan unpack why the Church has something to say about economics, technology, work, power, and public life in the first place.
They discuss:
- The dignity of the human person as the starting point for social doctrine
- Why work is more than a paycheck or a cost of production
- Fair wages, worker protections, and the danger of reducing people to productivity
- Solidarity, subsidiarity, and the common good
- Why profit and markets must remain subordinate to the moral law
- How Catholic social teaching develops without abandoning what came before
- Why the Gospel remains the lens for judging what humanizes, dehumanizes, liberates, or oppresses
- What all of this means as the Church prepares to address AI more directly
This chapter is foundational for the rest of the series. Before asking what Catholics should think about artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV first reminds us what the Church already teaches about the human person, society, work, and the common good.
Read Chapter 1 of Magnifica Humanitas and follow along with us as we continue through the document.
The 12 Money Milestones: A Step-By-Step Plan Every Catholic Needs 💸
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Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
Magnifica Humanitas: A Catholic Response to the AI Revolution
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Amanda and Jonathan kick off a new series on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s letter on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.More …
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In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Amanda and Jonathan kick off a new series on Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV’s letter on safeguarding the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.
More than a century after Rerum Novarum responded to the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution, the Church is once again speaking into a technological revolution as it unfolds—this time around AI.
Amanda and Jonathan introduce the major themes they’ll explore throughout the series, including:
Why the rise of AI is about far more than productivity and convenience
The tension between technological progress and human dignity
What the Tower of Babel has to do with our current moment
Why profit and efficiency cannot become the highest goods
The importance of the common good as AI becomes more powerful
How work, money, power, and technology intersect with Catholic social teaching
Why wisdom, virtue, and restraint matter when humanity gains unprecedented power
How Catholics can engage new technology without allowing it to diminish the human person
This episode serves as an introduction to the series. Over the coming episodes, Amanda and Jonathan will work through each chapter of Magnifica Humanitas, beginning with the foundations of Catholic social teaching before moving into its practical implications for AI, technology, work, and human life.
Grab a copy of the document and follow along with us as we ask one of the biggest questions of our time: Will technology serve humanity—or will humanity begin serving the technology?
Finances & Beyond: The Hidden Cost of Pelvic Floor Therapy
We’re bringing back an important conversation from the WalletWin archives! Pelvic floor dysfunction can carry physical, emotional, and financial costs that many women never realize. In this episode, Amanda sits …
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We’re bringing back an important conversation from the WalletWin archives! Pelvic floor dysfunction can carry physical, emotional, and financial costs that many women never realize.
In this episode, Amanda sits down with Jen Lormand, co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler, to talk about pelvic floor dysfunction—how common it is, how it affects our emotional and financial lives, and what healing can actually look like (without invasive treatments or endless Kegels).
Jen shares her personal journey of healing prolapse, the $900/year hidden costs most women never think about, and the clinically-backed protocol helping women feel stronger, freer, and more confident—in just 10 minutes a day.
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- Decompression Position for Back/Hip Relief: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief
Follow Jen:
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Music by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
The Moral Cost of Today’s Housing Market
Housing is expensive. But for Catholic families, the consequences go far beyond the mortgage payment.In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Amanda and Jonathan look at America’s housing affordability …
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Housing is expensive. But for Catholic families, the consequences go far beyond the mortgage payment.
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Amanda and Jonathan look at America’s housing affordability crisis through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
When families can no longer afford to live near their work, extended family, or parish, housing begins to affect family formation, community life, work, and even our ability to fully participate in the life of the Church.
Amanda and Jonathan discuss:
- Why today’s housing problem is more than an economic issue
- The Church’s teaching on a family’s right to decent housing
- How housing costs can affect marriage, children, and parish life
- The ethical questions surrounding private property, the common good, development, and private equity
- Why younger generations are facing a genuinely different housing market
- Whether renting can actually be the prudent financial choice
- Multigenerational living as a strategy rather than a failure
- How to decide what matters most when choosing where to live
- Why homeownership should come at the right point in your financial plan
- Practical ways to prepare for buying a home without overextending yourself
- Why Catholic employers and institutions need to think seriously about wages and family life
- How prayer and discernment belong in major financial decisions
The housing market may be difficult, but that does not mean your family has no path forward.
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This episode is sponsored by Tighten Your Tinkler. Take their free 5-minute pelvic floor quiz at https://tightenyourtinkler.com
Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
Ramsey: “Stop Having These Babies Right Now.” REALLY?????
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda react to financial advice telling couples who are living paycheck to paycheck or paying off debt to “stop having babies.”They explain why that …
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In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda react to financial advice telling couples who are living paycheck to paycheck or paying off debt to “stop having babies.”
They explain why that advice falls short of a Catholic understanding of marriage, fertility, stewardship, and openness to life.
Jonathan and Amanda also clarify an important point: serious circumstances can lead a married couple to prayerfully discern postponing pregnancy for a time. However, that discernment is deeply personal and cannot be reduced to a blanket rule that financial progress should come before children.
In this episode:
- Why debt does not automatically mean couples should delay children
- The difference between Catholic discernment and a contraceptive mentality
- Why financial goals must remain ordered to your vocation
- How children can motivate families to become more intentional with money
- Why waiting for the “perfect time” can become its own trap
- When serious financial hardship may warrant temporary discernment
- Why one-income and two-income families can both make prudent choices
- How the Church’s teaching helps Catholics navigate difficult circumstances
- Why financial advice from non-Catholic sources often requires careful sifting
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Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
Being Broke Costs You More Than Money
Everybody has a season when money is tight. But what happens when that season never seems to end?In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Amanda and Jonathan look at research connecting persistent financial …
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Everybody has a season when money is tight. But what happens when that season never seems to end?
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Amanda and Jonathan look at research connecting persistent financial hardship with slower processing speed, and changes in the brain later in life.
They also compare two difficult seasons from their own family’s story. One unfolded against a backdrop of constant financial instability. The other included even heavier circumstances—but felt less destructive because they had stronger financial systems and deeper trust in God.
They discuss:
- Why financial stress consumes so much mental bandwidth
- The difference between simple living and feeling financially trapped
- How prolonged money stress can affect decisions, relationships, and your ability to serve others
- Why one difficult year does not define your future
- How to begin creating stability through budgeting, emergency savings, getting a month ahead, and paying off debt
- Why financial recovery requires an intentional plan
- How asking for help—or becoming someone else’s Simon of Cyrene—can lighten the load
Being broke can cost you far more than money. But you do not have to remain stuck in financial chaos.
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“What Then Shall We Do?” A Guided Lectio Divina on Money
In this special episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan leads a guided Lectio Divina on Luke 3:7–18.As the crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers ask John the Baptist, “What then shall we do?” his answers …
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In this special episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan leads a guided Lectio Divina on Luke 3:7–18.
As the crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers ask John the Baptist, “What then shall we do?” his answers become surprisingly practical: share what you have, take no more than you are owed, do not exploit others, and be content with your wages.
Jonathan invites you to slow down, listen to the passage, notice the words or phrases that stand out, and bring what arises into an honest conversation with God.
In this episode, you will reflect on:
- Whether your financial life is bearing good fruit
- Where God may be asking you to change
- How generously you share what you have
- Whether you take more than what is rightfully yours
- What contentment with your wages looks like
- How John the Baptist might view the way you use money
- What practical action God may be asking you to take
This episode is adapted from one of the Scripture studies available inside Catholic Money Academy.
To explore more Catholic financial formation, guided Scripture studies, live Q&As, and practical resources, visit:
Are Student Loans Keeping You From Retiring?
In this special episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira join Timmerie on Relevant Radio to talk about two money conversations affecting Catholics in very different seasons of life …
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In this special episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira join Timmerie on Relevant Radio to talk about two money conversations affecting Catholics in very different seasons of life: student loans and dating.
First, they discuss how student loans are following many people into retirement, especially those who borrowed for college, graduate school, or Parent PLUS loans for their children. Jonathan and Amanda explain why minimum payments can keep people stuck for decades, how student loans can affect retirement plans, and why it is important to make a real payoff strategy before fixed income becomes a reality.
Then, the conversation shifts to Catholic dating and money. Should income, career plans, debt, or future family life be deal breakers before someone even gets a first date? Jonathan and Amanda talk about the difference between wise discernment and harsh evaluation, why financial conversations should unfold gradually, and how character, growth, prayer, and openness to God’s call matter more than having every detail figured out from the beginning.
In this episode:
Why student loans are delaying retirement for many families
How minimum payments can keep debt around for decades
Why Parent PLUS loans can create pressure later in life
What to consider before relying on reverse mortgages or retirement debt strategies
Why saving for the future should not become an idol
How Catholic families can balance prudence with living fruitfully today
Why dating should be more about encounter than evaluation
When to start talking about money in a dating relationship
How financial intimacy grows over time
Why character matters more than a perfect financial profile
This episode is a helpful conversation for anyone carrying student loans, preparing for retirement, dating with marriage in mind, or trying to bring Catholic wisdom into real financial decisions.
Resources mentioned:
WalletWin Catholic Money Academy
Stop living Paycheck to paycheck.
https://relevantradio.com/2024/01/money-as-a-catholic-feast-of-the-holy-spouses/
How to adopt a baby on a budget
How We Made $5,000 While on Vacation
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda share how they made over $5,000 while they were away on a two-week family vacation.While their family was camping through Yellowstone and the …
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In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda share how they made over $5,000 while they were away on a two-week family vacation.
While their family was camping through Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons they were also renting out a few assets they already owned: their camper van and their family home. By the time the trip was over, the income they earned had more than covered the cost of the vacation.
Jonathan and Amanda break down what happened, how much the trip cost, where the income came from, and why this kind of side income can be a smart tool for a growing family.
They also talk about the Catholic side of this conversation: stewardship, prudence, the common good, and why passive income should never become a golden calf.
In this episode:
How Jonathan and Amanda made over $5,000 while on vacation
Why camping can be a lower-cost way to travel as a family
How they used Airbnb and RV rentals to offset vacation costs
Why “passive income” is not actually passive
The difference between stewardship and chasing easy money
How Ecclesiastes 11:2 speaks to diversifying income
Why renting out assets can serve both your family and the common good
Questions to ask before starting a side income stream
Small rental ideas for families who do not own an RV or second home
Why prudence matters before investing time, money, and energy into a new income stream
If you have ever wondered whether your family could create extra income without taking on a second full-time job, this episode will help you think creatively and prudently about what you already have.
And if your budget needs a reset before you start making bigger money decisions, check out the Catholic Budget Reset at walletwin.com/reset.
Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
Being Open to Life Through Adoption
In this special episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan Teixeira joins Mark Swartzberg on Relevant Radio to talk about adoption, fatherhood, and what it means to be open to life.Jonathan shares part of his …
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In this special episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan Teixeira joins Mark Swartzberg on Relevant Radio to talk about adoption, fatherhood, and what it means to be open to life.
Jonathan shares part of his family’s story, including how infertility shaped their path to parenthood, and how each of their five children came into their family through infant adoption.
The conversation touches on the beauty of adoptive fatherhood, the real unity of family, and why adoption is not a lesser form of parenthood. Jonathan also reflects on the language of adoption in the Catholic faith and how being adopted into the family of God can help us understand the dignity and permanence of adoptive family life.
For couples who are discerning adoption, Jonathan offers practical encouragement: pray, talk honestly with your spouse, speak with adoptive families, and do not be afraid to ask questions.
📌 In this episode:
Jonathan’s experience as an adoptive father
How infertility became part of Jonathan and Amanda’s family story
Why adoption is a true and complete form of parenthood
How Catholic teaching helps illuminate the meaning of adoption
Why Saint Joseph can be a meaningful model for adoptive fathers
Practical first steps for couples discerning adoption
Why talking with adoptive families can help remove fear and uncertainty
How openness to life can look different than a couple first expected
Adoption is not a backup plan. For many families, it becomes the very way God builds the family He intended from the beginning.
This episode is a thoughtful conversation for anyone discerning adoption, supporting adoptive families, or reflecting on what it means to receive children as a gift from God.
If It’s Not in the Budget, Now What?
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira talk about what to do when something comes up mid-month and it was definitely not in the budget.Maybe it is a great Costco deal, a …
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In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira talk about what to do when something comes up mid-month and it was definitely not in the budget.
Maybe it is a great Costco deal, a last-minute opportunity, or something you suddenly really want. The purchase itself may not be the problem. The real question is what happens in the gap between wanting it and buying it.
Jonathan and Amanda walk through how to handle impulse purchases with more temperance, communication and they explain why a budget should not be so rigid that it leaves no room for real life, but also should not be so flexible that every category gets erased and rewritten until the plan no longer means anything.
📌 In this episode:
Why impulse purchases are not always automatically bad
How to slow down before making an unplanned purchase
Questions to ask when you want something that is not in the budget
Why scarcity and “good deals” can cloud your judgment
How to know whether a purchase serves your current priorities
Why the money has to come from somewhere
How to talk with your spouse about unexpected spending
Why fun money can help prevent reactionary impulse purchases
How temperance applies to your monthly budget
Why budgeting makes financial flexibility possible
A good budget gives your money a plan, but it also gives you a way to make wise changes when real life happens.
Stay tuned for the Catholic Budget Reset, coming soon from WalletWin, which will include the Budgeting Super Sheet and help you get a stronger handle on your monthly money plan.
Your Life Insurance Math Is Probably Outdated
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira talk about a financial task many families know they should revisit but often put off: life insurance.After growing their family and …
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In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira talk about a financial task many families know they should revisit but often put off: life insurance.
After growing their family and realizing their original policies no longer matched their current reality, Jonathan and Amanda share why life insurance needs to be reviewed as your family changes. What made sense before kids, or with one or two children, may no longer be enough after more children, a larger mortgage, higher expenses, inflation, or a change in family needs.
They explain why term life insurance can be an act of love and stewardship, especially for families with dependents. The goal is not to create a windfall, but to make sure your spouse and children would be financially cared for if the unthinkable happened.
📌 In this episode:
Why your life insurance math changes as your family grows
When to review your current life insurance coverage
Why new babies, adoption, a larger mortgage, higher expenses, or special needs may change the amount you need
Why many Catholic families may want to consider a 30-year term policy
How to think through what your spouse and children would actually need
Why both spouses usually need life insurance, even if one spouse does not earn an outside income
How hidden household labor should be valued when calculating coverage
Why Jonathan and Amanda recommend term life insurance over whole life
How life insurance fits into caring for your family with prudence and love
If your family has grown, your expenses have changed, or you have not reviewed your policy in years, this episode is a good reminder to run the numbers again and make sure your family would be protected.
For help organizing your important family information, including life insurance details and will information, check out the Catholic Family Emergency Binder at walletwin.com/binder
Where Is Your Heart? A 90-Day Money Audit
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira reflect on Jesus’ words in Matthew 6: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”In honor of the Feast of the Two Hearts …
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In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira reflect on Jesus’ words in Matthew 6: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”In honor of the Feast of the Two Hearts, they invite listeners to take an honest look at the last 90 days of their spending and ask a simple but revealing question: what does my money say about where my heart really is?Jonathan and Amanda talk about how easy it is to deceive ourselves about what we value, especially when our actual spending tells a different story. We can be leaning more towards generosity, convenience, eating out, shopping, debt, or lifestyle creep and our transactions can reveal where our attention, desires, and priorities have been drifting.This episode is an invitation to review your spending with honesty and openness to God’s grace to let the Lord reorient your heart.
Resources
- Catholic Budget Guide
https://catholicbudgetguide.com/ - Catholic Money Academy
https://catholicmoneyacademy.com/ - WalletWin Money Together
https://walletwin.com/moneytogether/
- Catholic Budget Guide
The Real Cost of Homeschooling—and How Families Make It Work
In this special episode, Amanda Teixeira joins Kaitlin Zara on the Homeschool Connections Podcast to talk honestly about the real cost of homeschooling—and how families can make it work without drowning in …
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In this special episode, Amanda Teixeira joins Kaitlin Zara on the Homeschool Connections Podcast to talk honestly about the real cost of homeschooling—and how families can make it work without drowning in stress or debt.
As a Catholic financial coach and homeschooling mom, Amanda shares practical strategies for families trying to homeschool faithfully in today’s economy. She talks about the financial pressure many homeschool families are facing, especially with inflation, rising grocery costs, curriculum expenses, co-ops, activities, and the reality of living on one income or reduced income.
Amanda also shares practical ways families can create more breathing room in the budget, including monthly budgeting, bulk buying, batch cooking and being intentional about where homeschool spending fits within the larger family budget to approach homeschooling with prudence, discernment, financial unity in marriage, and trust in God’s will for families in this season.
How to Send Your Kids to College Without Going Broke
In this special episode, Jonathan Teixeira joins John Morales on Relevant Radio’s Morning Air to discuss how Catholic families can prepare for college costs without going broke.Jonathan breaks down the real …
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In this special episode, Jonathan Teixeira joins John Morales on Relevant Radio’s Morning Air to discuss how Catholic families can prepare for college costs without going broke.
Jonathan breaks down the real cost of college beyond tuition, including room and board, books, travel, and hidden expenses. He also shares practical ways families can lower costs, including community college, in-state schools, trade programs, FAFSA, scholarships, and honest conversations about what parents can truly afford.
Jonathan reminds parents that supporting their children does not always mean paying for everything. Sometimes the greatest help parents can offer is wisdom, guidance, and prudent decision-making rooted in faith.
For more help bringing peace and clarity to your family’s finances, check out The Catholic Money Academy at walletwin.com/academy.
Tax Refunds, Stocking Up, and Spending with Prudence
Are you treating your tax refund like “free money,” or like the hard-earned money God has entrusted to your family?In this special episode, Amanda and Jonathan Teixeira of WalletWin join Timmerie on Relevant …
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Are you treating your tax refund like “free money,” or like the hard-earned money God has entrusted to your family?
In this special episode, Amanda and Jonathan Teixeira of WalletWin join Timmerie on Relevant Radio to discuss how Catholic families can navigate tax refunds, rising costs, supply chain concerns, and everyday money decisions with prudence instead of panic.
Together, they unpack why a tax refund is not a bonus from the government, but money you already earned, and how to use it wisely through budgeting, debt payoff, emergency savings, generosity, and family priorities. They also discuss how Catholics can think about stocking up, preparing for uncertain financial times, and caring for their families without falling into fear or hoarding.
Amanda and Jonathan also answer listener questions about buying a car while living paycheck to paycheck, whether young couples need a financial planner, how much rent is too much, budgeting as a married couple, and starting a Roth IRA.
The episode also includes a personal update from the Teixeiras on welcoming their fifth child through adoption and the role of faith, openness to life, and St. Joseph’s example in their family story.
📌 In this episode:
- Why your tax refund is not “free money”
- How to budget your tax refund wisely
- When to pay off debt vs. build emergency savings
- How to adjust tax withholdings for the future
- Catholic prudence during rising costs and supply chain concerns
- Stocking up without panic or hoarding
- Buying a car while living paycheck to paycheck
- Budgeting as a married couple
- How much rent should cost compared to income
- Roth IRA basics for young adults
- Amanda and Jonathan’s adoption update
Learn more about WalletWin at www.WalletWin.com.
Moral Investing: How Catholics Differ from Dave Ramsey
Join Jonathan and Amanda as they examine the differences between a Catholic and Protestant worldview when it comes to the morals of investing.Thank you to the Catholic Financial Planners Network for sponsoring …
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Join Jonathan and Amanda as they examine the differences between a Catholic and Protestant worldview when it comes to the morals of investing.
Thank you to the Catholic Financial Planners Network for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about CFPN advisors at CatholicFinancialPlanners.com
Form your Catholic understanding of money by joining Catholic Money Academy at WalletWin.com/academy
Link to Original Dave video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fq1-NSUfhso
Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
How WalletWin is Different from Dave Ramsey
One of the questions we get asked the most is: How is WalletWin Different from Dave Ramsey?In this episode we begin to answer that question through the lens of the Catholic faith. They share why money decisions …
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One of the questions we get asked the most is: How is WalletWin Different from Dave Ramsey?
In this episode we begin to answer that question through the lens of the Catholic faith. They share why money decisions are never just practical for Catholics. They are tied to vocation, family life, generosity, stewardship, and our call to help build the Kingdom of God.
This conversation covers a few key areas where a Catholic worldview can shape financial decisions differently, including term life insurance, education and schooling choices, and tithing. From openness to life to parents’ responsibility as the primary educators of their children, Jonathan and Amanda show how Catholic teaching gives families a deeper framework for discernment.
Curious about how a Catholic approach differs from Dave on a particular topic? Send an email to [email protected] (but Dave somewhere in the Subject line) or send us a voicemail at WalletWin.com/voicemail
Thank you to the Catholic Financial Planners Network for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about CFPN advisors at CatholicFinancialPlanners.com
Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
A Catholic Understanding of Wealth - Something Dave Ramsey Just Doesn't Understand
What does the Church teach about building wealth?We dive into nearly 2,000 years of Scripture, Church teaching, Encyclicals, and lives of the Saints to find out. What we might might surprise you - and it would …
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What does the Church teach about building wealth?
We dive into nearly 2,000 years of Scripture, Church teaching, Encyclicals, and lives of the Saints to find out. What we might might surprise you - and it would certainly catch Dave Ramsey off guard.
Thank you to this episode's sponsor: The Catholic Financial Planners Network. Find a great financial planner today at https://CatholicFinancialPlanners.com
Want to build a greater understanding of a Catholic approach to handling your money? Start your free trial of The Catholic Money Academy today at CatholicMoneyAcademy.com
Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
Is Dave Ramsey Wrong About Credit Cards?
We’re sharing this replay as we get ready to record fresh new episodes for you, stay tuned!Dave Ramsey says credit cards are evil—cut them up and never look back. But is he right? Are credit cards truly a …
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We’re sharing this replay as we get ready to record fresh new episodes for you, stay tuned!
Dave Ramsey says credit cards are evil—cut them up and never look back. But is he right? Are credit cards truly a financial disaster, or can they be used responsibly without wrecking your budget (or conscience)?
In this episode, we break down:
🟢 Dave Ramsey’s arguments against credit cards
🟢 Why most people overspend with plastic 💳
🟢 When using credit cards makes sense—and when to avoid them
🟢 How to improve your credit score (even without debt)
🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself!
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
🔗 Protect your family online with Covenant Eyes ➝ WalletWin.com/ce
🔗 Need a better budget? Get our Catholic Budget Guide ➝ CatholicBudgetGuide.com
💬 What do you think? Are credit cards a helpful tool or too risky to use? Comment below or send us a message.
If this episode helped you, share it with a friend and leave a 5-star review!
Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
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