The Ordered Life

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The Ordered Life helps you live with purpose by bringing the timeless wisdom of the virtues into your everyday decisions especially in your finances. Hosted by Sean Gregory (Portfolio Manager), AJ Sanson (Associate Investment Advisor) and Anthony De Lazzari (Associate Investment Advisor) of Serviam Capital at iA Private Wealth Inc, the show draws on the insights of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and contemporary authors to explore how living the virtues can shape a flourishing life. Each episode connects philosophy and life experience with practical financial guidance, offering honest, humble, and countercultural conversations about money, meaning, and becoming the best version of yourself. Whether it’s persevering through challenges, making wise decisions, or using wealth for the good of others, The Ordered Life invites you to rethink money not as an end, but as a tool to serve your goals and your goals to serve the good. Interested in learning more? https://www.serviamcapital.ca/about-us  *AI is used for the editing of the podcasts, to create transcripts, and to create summaries of podcast episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Dignity of Work: Why Who You Become Matters More Than What You Produce

    In a world obsessed with productivity, efficiency, and measurable results, it’s easy to believe that the value of our work is determined solely by what we produce. But what if that vision of work is incomplete and ultimately dehumanizing? In this episode of The Ordered Life Podcast, we explore the dignity of work through the lens of Laborem Exercens, focusing on a powerful but often overlooked truth: work is not primarily about output, but about who you become through it. Drawing on the teaching of Pope John Paul II, we unpack the distinction between the objective dimension of work (what is produced, earned, or achieved) and the subjective dimension of work (the interior reality of the person who works). Whether your labor is physical, intellectual, visible, or hidden, its deepest meaning lies in how it forms you in virtue, responsibility, and love of the good. We discuss why all work involves toil whether at a blast furnace or an intellectual workbench, and why that toil does not diminish human dignity, but can actually deepen it. When work is ordered toward a good purpose and grounded in the dignity of the human person, it becomes a means of growth, not merely a transaction for wages or status. This conversation challenges the modern tendency to reduce work to productivity metrics and reminds us that you are always more important than what you produce. Your job does not define your worth but your work can shape your character, discipline your desires, and help you become more fully human. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, felt discouraged by unseen or uncelebrated work, or wondered how your daily labor fits into a life of purpose and virtue, this episode offers a deeper, more humane vision of work: one rooted in order, dignity, and meaning. Key themes include: The dignity of the human person in work Subjective vs. objective dimensions of labor Why productivity is not the ultimate measure of value How work forms virtue and character The Catholic understanding of work and human flourishing Order over excess in career and ambition The Ordered Life Podcast helps you integrate the virtues into your life and your finances so that your money can serve your goals, and your goals can serve the good.

    37 min

  2. 30/12/2025

    What Is Work For? Human Dignity, Technology, and the Purpose of Labor

    In this episode of the The Ordered Life Podcast, we return to Laborem Exercens to ask a question many people feel but rarely articulate: what is work actually for? In a world shaped by automation, artificial intelligence, and a growing obsession with comfort and efficiency, it’s easy to reduce work to income, or to see it as nothing more than necessary toil. But the Catholic tradition offers a far richer vision. Drawing on the thought of St. John Paul II, we explore how work is not only a means of providing for material needs, but a profound expression of human dignity, participation in creation, and a contributor to the moral and cultural development of society. We also wrestle with one of the defining tensions of modern life: Is technology serving the human person or quietly replacing him? When does innovation elevate human labor, and when does it diminish it? From historical examples of automation to today’s AI revolution, this conversation challenges listeners to think clearly about the relationship between productivity, virtue, and the human soul. Ultimately, this episode reframes work as an arena for growth rather than mere comfort. The Christian worldview does not see difficulty and effort as evils to be eliminated at all costs, but as opportunities for virtue, meaning, and freedom. If you’ve ever felt restless, burned out, or uncertain about the purpose of your work, this episode invites you to step back—and recover a more ordered vision of labor, technology, and the good life.

    35 min

  3. 23/12/2025

    Work With Purpose: How Meaning, Discipline, and Order Shape a Fulfilling Career

    Why do we work? Is work merely a way to earn money? Or does it play a deeper role in shaping who we become and how we live? In this episode of The Ordered Life Podcast, Sean Gregory, Portfolio Manager, AJ Sanson, Associate Investment Advisor, and Anthony De Lazzari, Associate Investment Advisor, of Serviam Capital at iA Private Wealth, explore the true purpose of work and its connection to meaning, discipline, and order. Too often, modern culture frames work primarily around comfort, efficiency, or accumulation. When money becomes the sole objective, work can feel empty, exhausting, or disconnected from a larger purpose. This conversation challenges that mindset and proposes a more ordered approach: work as a means of personal growth, service, and contribution to the good. The hosts discuss the tension many professionals face working for a paycheck versus working with purpose and how discipline plays a central role in restoring dignity and fulfillment to our daily labor. They examine how ambition, when properly ordered, can lead not only to professional excellence but also to freedom, clarity, and peace. The episode also addresses modern realities such as technology and automation, including how tools like AI can either diminish the value of human work or elevate it depending on whether they are used to replace effort or to support excellence. Rather than seeking a life without work, the goal is to pursue work that is meaningful, intentional, and well-ordered. Throughout the conversation, work is connected to broader life questions around money, goals, family, and responsibility. How we work shapes how we provide, how we lead, and how we serve others. When aligned with purpose, work becomes a training ground for discipline and a path toward a more integrated life. This episode is especially relevant for professionals, parents, and young adults who feel caught between success and meaning—or who are seeking a framework for making career and financial decisions with greater intention. Key themes include: Why work matters beyond income and comfort Purpose-driven work versus money-driven ambition How discipline brings freedom and fulfillment The relationship between work, money, and the good Restoring dignity and order to everyday labor At The Ordered Life, we believe your money should serve your goals, and your goals should serve the good. This episode invites you to reconsider how your work fits into that hierarchy and how living with greater order can bring greater peace.

    38 min

  4. 16/12/2025

    Can You Invest Without Compromising Your Faith?

    Can you invest without compromising your faith or does your portfolio quietly shape what you accept and ignore? In this episode of The Ordered Life Podcast, we address a tension many faith-driven professionals feel but rarely articulate: what responsibility do you bear for what your money supports? This is not a discussion about trends or performance alone. It is a conversation about faith-based investing, moral responsibility, and whether investing can truly be neutral. We begin with a simple but demanding standard: asking whether a company is good, useful, and productive, and build from there. You’ll hear how virtue, stewardship, and moral order apply to real investment decisions, why pursuing returns without reflection leads to compromise over time, and how investing with values requires more than labels or exclusions. This episode offers a clear alternative to shallow ethical screens and challenges the assumption that money operates outside the moral life. If your faith informs how you live, work, and lead, it must also inform how you invest. Listen to hear how we turn what is typically a restriction into a framework.

    28 min

  5. 09/12/2025

    Should Returns be the Goal of Investing? Rethinking Wealth Through Virtue and Philosophy

    Modern finance tells us the goal of investing is simple: maximize returns and minimize risk. But what if this framework is completely backwards? In this episode of The Ordered Life Podcast, we explore why returns, while important, should never be the primary goal of your financial life. Drawing on practical experience and a deeper understanding of purpose, virtue, and human flourishing, we  argue that return is a byproduct, not the end itself. When investors focus exclusively on performance metrics, back-tested models, or risk-adjusted returns, they risk losing sight of the real question: What is this money for? And how does it serve your life, your goals, and ultimately the good? Using stories, candid reflections, and a refreshing critique of modern financial thinking, our conversation conversation reframes investing through the lens of purpose, virtues, and the dignity of the human person. Instead of pursuing returns for their own sake, this episode helps listeners build a financial life ordered toward unity, purpose, and long-term freedom. If you’ve ever felt trapped in comparison, overwhelmed by performance metrics, or unsure whether you’re aiming at the right financial goals, this episode will help you rediscover clarity and peace. Learn how aligning your investments with a higher purpose transforms both the decisions you make and the person you become.

    26 min

  6. 02/12/2025

    DIY Investing versus Professional Advice

    How do you know when it’s time to stop managing your finances alone and start working with an advisor? In this episode we break down the real signs that you’re ready for professional guidance. Drawing on stories about DIY culture, avalanche safety, and investing overconfidence, we explore: Why “a little bit of information” can be dangerous in investing The difference between DIY learning, speculation, and responsible planning How life changes  (marriage, kids, growing responsibilities) signal the need for a team Why humility, accountability, and conversation lead to better long-term decisions The value of a second set of eyes on your goals, risk, and portfolio Whether you're early in your financial journey or managing new family responsibilities, this episode gives you a clear framework for when DIY investing should transition to professional support.

    29 min

  7. 24/11/2025

    Money With Meaning: Building Purpose-Oriented Financial Goals

    In this episode of The Ordered Life Podcast, we explore what it means to set purpose-oriented financial goals and why a life aimed at meaning will always outperform a life aimed at accumulation. Drawing from philosophy, Catholic wisdom, and real financial experience, we contrast the temptation to measure life by net worth with the deeper call to seek the good. As Anthony puts it, “When it comes to setting goals for money, they should be linked to our purpose as opposed to just being for the sake of accumulation.” Sean pushes the conversation further, reminding listeners that purpose-driven money starts with the right questions: “Purpose-driven goals… come back to the question of ‘What is this for?’ and ‘What’s important for me in how I live my life?’” AJ grounds the message in a challenge that sits at the heart of this episode—and the heart of an ordered life: “You were not created for comfort; you were created for greatness.” From here, we explore: Why wealth is instrumental, not ultimate How pleasure, happiness, and joy differ, and why that matters The dangers of equating identity with income Why meaning requires actualization, not endless potential How the virtues, especially prudence, magnanimity, and humility, shape healthier financial decisions Why “more money” is not a purpose, but a tool How great goals stretch us, form us, and call us to become more They share frameworks rooted in Aquinas, Augustine, John Paul II, and Stoic insight, unpacking how an ordered life demands both clarity of purpose and the courage to pursue it. Whether you’re setting long-term goals, reevaluating your relationship with money, or simply looking to live with greater intention, this episode offers a hopeful, practical, and deeply human perspective. Money is a tool. Purpose is a compass. Virtue is the path. This episode shows how aligning all three leads not just to financial success—but to a life rooted in meaning, identity, and the good.

    32 min

  8. 18/11/2025

    Good Stewardship and Virtue in Finance

    In this episode of The Ordered Life Podcast, we explore what it truly means to be a good steward in life, relationships, and finances. Drawing on insights from John Paul II and the Catholic virtue tradition, we unpack how our sense of identity shapes the way we use money, and why detaching self-worth from wealth is essential for living with freedom and purpose. We consider how easily money becomes a proxy for value and how difficult generosity becomes when giving feels like “giving away yourself.” We contrast this with the ordered life: a life grounded not in accumulation, but in who we are and the good we choose to pursue. Stewardship, we argue, is not merely about budgeting or managing resources; it’s the habit of seeing every financial decision as an opportunity for virtue, responsibility, and service. Through practical examples and relatable stories (including an unexpected lesson from Monopoly), we outline how the virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and fortitude guide decision-making and help shape money into a tool that supports the good. We discuss how to pursue financial goals without falling into excess, how to resist comparing our worth to others, and how to cultivate generosity that flows from interior freedom. Listeners seeking clarity, purpose, and an integrated approach to personal growth and finances will find this conversation both grounding and inspiring. Whether you’re early in your career, raising a family, or rethinking your relationship with money, this episode offers a hopeful and practical path toward living with greater discipline, balance, and intention.

    30 min
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The Ordered Life helps you live with purpose by bringing the timeless wisdom of the virtues into your everyday decisions especially in your finances. Hosted by Sean Gregory (Portfolio Manager), AJ Sanson (Associate Investment Advisor) and Anthony De Lazzari (Associate Investment Advisor) of Serviam Capital at iA Private Wealth Inc, the show draws on the insights of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and contemporary authors to explore how living the virtues can shape a flourishing life. Each episode connects philosophy and life experience with practical financial guidance, offering honest, humble, and countercultural conversations about money, meaning, and becoming the best version of yourself. Whether it’s persevering through challenges, making wise decisions, or using wealth for the good of others, The Ordered Life invites you to rethink money not as an end, but as a tool to serve your goals and your goals to serve the good. Interested in learning more? https://www.serviamcapital.ca/about-us  *AI is used for the editing of the podcasts, to create transcripts, and to create summaries of podcast episodes

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  • Creator
    Serviam Capital
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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