We’ve all heard about the avalanche, the snowball, and maybe even the snowflake method for paying off debt… but which one actually works best in real life?
In this episode, Jonathan and Amanda go back to their own story of paying off about $25,000 of debt in just 7.5 months and break down the three major debt payoff strategies—what they promise, where they fall short, and why the method you choose matters more than you think.
You’ll hear:
❄️ Debt Avalanche – the mathematically “optimal” approach that often fails real human behavior
❄️ Debt Snowflake/Flurry – lots of motion, not much progress
❄️ Debt Snowball – the method they used, and why those early wins were crucial
Plus how they now teach a deeper, more strategic version called Stack & Attack inside the Catholic Money Academy.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or just stuck with your debt, this episode will help you choose a strategy you’ll actually stick with—so you can finally make the progress you’ve been praying for.
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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.
What if something you already own could start paying for itself?
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda share how they turned their family RV from a personal purchase into a profitable rental—all while keeping faith, family, and stewardship at the center.
After just one year of listing their RV for rent, they recovered the entire cost of the vehicle. But beyond the numbers, this episode is about what they learned: managing logistics, handling risks, serving others, and seeing possessions as opportunities for generosity and wise stewardship.
You’ll hear:
🚐 How they transformed their RV into an income-generating asset
💡 The practical side of listing, maintaining, and managing a rental
📈 Lessons on discernment, boundaries, and business decisions rooted in faith
Related Episodes (The RV Saga):
📍 Why We Bought a 26-Year-Old RV
📍 R.I.P. Wallet Winnebago
📍 What We Learned Living in an RV for 7 Weeks
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🎵 Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real wherever you listen to great music.
Caring for your children and your parents at the same time? You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda dive into the unique financial and emotional challenges of the “sandwich generation.”
If budgeting for aging parents while managing the daily demands of family life and work sounds familiar, this conversation will help you show up for the people you love with peace, purpose, and a plan—without losing your sanity (or your savings) along the way.
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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.
Every January, thousands of families look back at the holiday season and wonder: “What happened to our budget?”
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira share practical (and heart-centered) tips to help you host joyfully—without draining your wallet.
From setting a realistic holiday hosting budget to creating meaningful traditions that focus on relationships over appearances, they’ll show you how to celebrate with peace and purpose.
You’ll learn:
How to set clear spending boundaries before the season starts
Creative ways to host on a budget (without cutting the joy)
Tips to prevent post-Christmas debt and stress
How to refocus your mindset on hospitality and connection
Whether you’re planning Thanksgiving, Advent gatherings, or Christmas dinner, this conversation will help you enter the holidays without a financial hangover.
🎁 Resources Mentioned:
👉 5 Days to a Debt-Free Christmas — Get the guide at walletwin.com/christmas
🎄 Use code MERRY10 to save $10!
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Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
What does Taylor Swift’s new song “Wi$h Li$t” reveal about our culture’s relationship with money, fame, and love? 💸
In this fun and thoughtful reaction episode, Amanda and Jonathan listen to the track, unpack its lyrics, and explore what it says about society’s obsession with wealth—and how even pop culture reflects our deeper desire for love, family, and meaning.
From private jets to basketball hoops in the driveway, they discuss what the song gets right (and wrong) about happiness, success, and the human heart.
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🎵 Music Credits:
Intro Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
Clips and references from Taylor Swift’s “Wi$h Li$t” are used for educational commentary under fair use. All rights belong to their respective owners.
In this inspiring interview from The Catholic Money Summit, Amanda Teixeira sits down with Rob and Sam Fatzinger—parents of fourteen and authors of A Catholic Guide to Spending Less and Living More. Together, they discuss what it really takes to live within your means, raise a large family, and trust God through every financial season.
From appreciating simple pleasures to resisting comparison on social media, this conversation offers refreshing honesty about Catholic family life, budgeting, and faith-filled contentment. Rob and Sam share stories of community generosity, lessons from past financial mistakes, and the deep joy of living a simple life rooted in trust and gratitude.
If you’ve ever wondered how large families balance faith and finances without losing peace, this episode will encourage you to focus on what truly matters.
👉 Access More Inspiring Interviews: Explore The Catholic Money Summit and gain access to dozens of incredible conversations about faith, money, and mission. On-demand access now available at CatholicMoneySummit.com.
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There are only about 100 days left in 2025—what do you want to see happen before the new year begins?
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda talk about how to make the most of the time that’s left. They share how to choose meaningful goals, finish strong, and set yourself up for a peaceful and fruitful 2026.
From conducting a quick “stewardship assessment” to using feast days as natural motivation points, you’ll learn how to focus your energy where it counts and finally close out the year feeling proud of your progress.
Plus, they explain why now is the perfect time to start planning—and how the Big Catholic Planner can help you stay on track for both your faith and your family life.
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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.
What would St. Thomas Aquinas say if he were your financial advisor? In this special conversation, Jonathan sits down with Catholic financial planner Chris Schilmoeller to explore the timeless wisdom of Aquinas on money, value, and human flourishing.
Together, they discuss why modern financial advice often falls short, how Aquinas helps us see money not as an end but as a means to virtue, and why chasing “more” can easily become an idol if we lose sight of God. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how Catholic teaching can transform your financial decisions—and why it matters for your family, vocation, and eternal life.
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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
Finances are one of the top stressors in marriage—but they don’t have to be. In this short conversation on the Relevant Radio show Morning Air , Jonathan Teixeira shares practical insights from his own marriage on how couples can handle money with peace and unity.
He explains why money so often feels tense, how men and women may experience it differently, and why bringing Christ into your financial life transforms everything. Whether you’re newly married or decades in, this quick conversation will encourage you to see money not as a source of division, but as a tool for building trust and freedom together.
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Consumer debt is at an all-time high—and chances are, you’re feeling it too. Credit cards, student loans, car loans… it all piles up fast. But what if the very first step to finally breaking free from debt wasn’t about how to pay it off, but about stopping the cycle altogether?
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda share the foundational (yet often overlooked) step that makes all the difference: no new debt. Without this commitment, every attempt at debt freedom is like bailing water out of a sinking ship with holes in the bucket.
They walk through:
Why taking on no new debt is the non-negotiable starting point
How this shift reconnects you with reality and your true cash flow
The practical strategies to cut off debt at the source (and what to do in “emergencies”)
How learning to live below your means unlocks real peace and progress
If you’ve ever felt stuck or frustrated in your debt payoff journey, this conversation will help you reset and build momentum toward financial freedom.
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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.
An online forum thread sparked a firestorm when a young Catholic woman asked why so many Catholic men seemed to lack financial ambition while also desiring large families. Have we confused gospel poverty with financial irresponsibility?
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda dig into the tension between faith, finances, and ambition.
They explore what holy simplicity really means, why lack of financial formation creates painful realities for young Catholic families, and how men and women alike can discern career and family decisions responsibly. Whether you’re single, newly married, or deep into family life, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to think differently about vocation, responsibility, and provision.
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Scammers are getting smarter—and they’re after your wallet. In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda share real-life experiences of nearly being scammed, walk through the most common fraud schemes in 2025, and give you the red flags you need to watch for.
From fake crypto platforms and Ponzi schemes to phishing texts, tech support pop-ups, charity scams, and even impersonators pretending to be your pastor—it’s all out there. And Americans lost over $10 billion to scams just last year.
Most importantly, Jonathan and Amanda share the practical steps you can take to protect yourself, your loved ones, and especially elderly family members who are often the most vulnerable. Learn how to verify offers, spot suspicious communication, and what to do if you’ve already been targeted.
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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.
Jonathan shares one of his favorite tools for saving a bunch of money on everyday purchases online.
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Family fun doesn’t have to drain your bank account. In this episode, Jonathan and Amanda share the simple tool that’s helped their family stack up memories: mini golf, escape rooms, museums, trampoline parks, even ballgames—without overspending.
Learn how it works, why it’s become a yearly line item in their budget, and how to use it smart whether you’re staying local or traveling.
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What we cover:
Why family outings get so expensive (especially in bigger families)
The pass we use to slash entertainment costs—and how it works
Example activities we’ve done with it (and how often you can go)
Tips for getting the best deal and working it into your budget
Using it on vacation to stretch your trip dollars
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Student loan debt is crushing millions of Americans, and when Catholic colleges are part of the problem, it’s more than a financial mess. It’s a scandal. In this episode, Jonathan and Amanda dig into how these institutions, while flying the Catholic banner, are leaving graduates buried in debt and why it runs directly against Catholic social teaching.
We’re not naming names, but we are naming the problem and exploring what needs to change.
From calling out unjust practices to proposing better paths forward, this conversation is a challenge to rethink what “Catholic education” should really mean for our church.
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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.
Should you even own anything?
In this final Part 5 of our Rerum Novarum series Jonathan and Amanda unpack what the Church really teaches about ownership, how it applies today, and why it matters more than ever in a world leaning toward extremes.
Pope Leo XIII doesn’t just defend private property in theory, he lays out why it’s essential to human dignity, family protection, and real justice.
They also zoom out to talk about what it means to live Catholic principles in an age of rapid automation and AI. Can we prepare well? Should we fear the future—or step into it with discernment and hope?
This episode will stretch how you think about economics, human dignity, and what faithful stewardship really looks like.
📝 Show Notes:
📖 Read Rerum Novarum:
https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html
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Are you making enough at work? What does the Church actually say about wages, work conditions, and the responsibilities of employers and employees?
In this fourth episode of our Rerum Novarum series, we unpack paragraphs 42–61 of Pope Leo XIII’s landmark encyclical on labor and capital. We dig into topics that are still wildly relevant today—fair wages, work-life balance, the dignity of the worker, and the spiritual foundation behind any lasting social reform.
Join us as we explore how Catholic social teaching calls us to think bigger and love deeper, even in the workplace.
📝 Show Notes:
📖 Read Rerum Novarum:https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html
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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.
What is the proper role of government according to the Catholic Church?
In Part 3 of our Rerum Novarum series, Amanda and Jonathan dig into how Pope Leo XIII explained the moral role of civil authority—not as a tyrant, but as a protector of justice, property, and the common good.
From taxes and socialism to overreach and neglect, we explore how Catholic Social Teaching offers timeless guidance on what government should (and shouldn’t) do—and how we can respond as faithful citizens.
📖 Read the encyclical: Rerum Novarum at Vatican.va
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📌 Show Notes:
How should Catholics think about the tension between rich and poor, employer and employee?
In Part 2 of our series on Rerum Novarum, we dive into Pope Leo XIII’s clear guidance on class conflict, solidarity, and how the Church sees the proper relationship between capital and labor.
This isn’t just theory, it’s a timely reminder of how Catholic Social Teaching can shape how we work, spend, hire, and vote.
Whether you're a business owner, employee, or someone trying to reconcile faith and finances in a chaotic world, this episode will challenge and ground you.
Show Notes:
📖 Read Rerum Novarum: vatican.va link
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In 1891, Pope Leo XIII wrote Rerum Novarum, an encyclical that launched Catholic Social Teaching- and its message is now more relevant than ever. In this episode, Jonathan and Amanda unpack how this powerful document speaks to the dignity of work, the role of money, and the pursuit of justice in today’s world.
Whether you’re managing a household budget or running a business, you’ll walk away with fresh insight into the Church’s vision for economic life… and how to apply it.
📌 In this episode:
Why Rerum Novarum was so groundbreaking in 1891
The Church’s teaching on fair wages, private property, and social justice
What it means to uphold the dignity of work today
How Catholic money management is about stewardship, not scarcity
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