The River Foundation Podcast

Episode 32 - The Joy of Being Generous with Jon and Evelyn Bean


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Generosity shouldn't feel like an obligation.

Meet Jon and Evelyn Bean, who co-founded Compass Catholic Ministries after a Compass Bible study transformed their view of money into a lifestyle of generosity. Tune in to hear how Jon and Evelyn learned to spend their money on what matters most -- and you'll be challenged to do the same!

Episode Highlights

[0:33] Welcome back to Wilmore Co-founders of Compass Catholic Ministries, Jon and Evelyn Bean!

[1:26] "Do not quit your job after you qualify for a mortgage!" Jon and Evelyn share about the financial troubles from early in their marriage

[3:49] The Bible study that Evelyn calls "the catalyst for the change" -- not only in their finances, but their marriage well

[6:08] Are you tracking your pennies? The Crown Study habits that are still part of Jon and Evelyn's lifestyle 30 years later

[8:15] "Wouldn't it be great to have generous Catholic communities in central Kentucky?" Where Jon and Evelyn connect with the River Foundation

[9:25] Jon's reflections on the "leftover mentality" and why we shouldn't wait till we're dead to be generous

[10:54] How you can be praying and spreading the word for Compass Catholic Ministries

[11:50] Jon and Evelyn's book for engaged couples on having "the money talk"

[13:22] Jon's words of gratitude to the River Foundation family

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