The Catholic Money Show from WalletWin

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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.)

  1. 1d ago

    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 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.

    14 min

  2. Jun 23

    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 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.

    19 min

  3. Jun 17

    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 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

    17 min
  4. Where Is Your Heart? A 90-Day Money Audit

    Jun 10

    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, 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 Guidehttps://catholicbudgetguide.com/Catholic Money Academyhttps://catholicmoneyacademy.com/WalletWin Money Togetherhttps://walletwin.com/moneytogether/

    17 min

  5. Jun 3

    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 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.

    41 min

  6. May 27

    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 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.

    13 min

  7. May 12

    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 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.

    48 min

  8. May 6

    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 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@walletwin.com⁠⁠ (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.

    43 min
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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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