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Money shame keeps a lot of us stuck.  The hiding. The avoiding. The feeling that we should be better at this.  But freedom doesn’t start when the debt is gone; it starts when the truth is spoken.  You’re not alone—and it’s not as scary as you think. 

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How should Catholics make financial decisions?

In this episode of Catholic Money Talk, Paul shares five simple questions to help you prayerfully discern financial choices through the lens of your faith.

Whether you're deciding about a home, a job change, a major purchase, or another financial step, these questions can help you slow down, remove pressure, and seek God’s will for your money.

If you want your finances to reflect your faith, this episode gives you a practical starting point.

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Almsgiving is one of the three pillars of Lent, but it is often misunderstood. It’s not just about donating money or giving away what we don’t need. True almsgiving is love expressed in action.

In Part 3 of the Catholic Money Talk Lenten series, Paul explores how generosity stretches our hearts and strengthens our trust in God. Through Scripture stories like the widow’s mite, the widow of Zarephath, and the rich man and Lazarus, we see that God doesn’t call us to comfortable generosity — He calls us to sacrificial love.

Paul also shares a powerful personal story about a moment when his family wanted to give but couldn’t, and how that experience changed their financial life. The lesson? Generosity isn’t created by earning more. It’s created by needing less.

When we shrink our “cup,” we create the margin that allows God to work through us.

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Fasting isn’t about a “win-win” sacrifice — it’s about training the will. In Part 2 of this Lenten series, Paul explores how fasting cleans the lens of the soul, strengthens our prayer, and detaches us from the comforts and attitudes that control us. When the cup is small and the lens is clean, freedom and eventually generosity begin to overflow. 

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Lent is our training for a life in pursuit of Heaven—and every training season begins with prayer. In this first episode of a three-part Lenten series, Paul explores why we must “pray first,” how gratitude changes our perspective, and what it means to place 100% of our finances under the Lord’s authority. Through practical stories and real-life moments, learn how ordinary prayer reshapes both your spiritual life and your money. 

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In this episode, Paul shares a “crazy” story from his own financial past — the time he and Taryn almost bought a Disney Vacation Club timeshare when they absolutely could not afford it. With honesty and humor, he walks through how emotion, sales pressure, and financial delusion nearly led them into a long-term mistake — and the practical habits they use today to avoid those traps. As we enter Lent, this story becomes more than just a money lesson — it’s about slowing down, practicing discipline, and learning that sometimes the most spiritual word you can say with your finances is “no.” 

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Integrity sounds simple—but living it can cost us something. In this episode of Catholic Money Talk, we explore integrity as a virtue: holiness lived consistently. Through Scripture, real-life stories, and practical financial examples, we look at why letting our “yes” truly mean yes matters—not just for our money, but for our souls. 

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Nearly half of Jesus’ parables deal with money, wealth, or stewardship—not because God needs our money, but because money reveals what is in our hearts. This episode looks at time, finances, generosity, and why making Jesus Lord of our money begins with the heart. 

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Every time we say yes to a financial decision, we are also saying no to something else. In this episode, we explore opportunity cost through practical examples from family life and college planning, and why leaving margin matters. Living on less than we make gives us the freedom to say yes when God calls us to serve. 

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Budgeting doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. In this episode, Paul shares the simplest way to get started with budgeting, drawing from his own story and the practical steps that helped him and his wife finally gain clarity and peace with their finances. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or intimidated by budgeting, this episode will help you take your first confident step forward. 

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