Category: Podcast

The Virtues of Money: Is Building Wealth Good? | Joe Ibarra [PODCAST] Ben Martinek and Joe Ibarra discuss how building wealth is tangential to growing in virtue. Most people wouldn’t consider building wealth as an opportunity to refine the virtues of patience, discipline and generosity. In this episode, Joe Ibarra […]

The 4 Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching | Tyler Hackenberg [PODCAST] Ben Martinek and Tyler Hackenberg provide an insightful discussion on how Catholic social teaching can be integrated into financial planning and decision-making. We hear the story of Tyler Hackenberg, a former Westminster Theological Seminary student who is now a […]

Goal Setting in 2023 | Michael Acosta [PODCAST] Ben Martinek and Michael Acosta discuss goal setting in 2023. “I love goal setting. I have to say, when I first got started setting goals, it’s kinda like, uh, do I really need to do this? Is it necessary? And I have […]

Trent Horn on the 401(k) Debate, Money Habits, & Catholic Apologetics [PODCAST] Ben Martinek and Joe Ibarra host Trent Horn – Apologist for Catholic Answers and host of The Counsel of Trent podcast – to discuss money principals regarding retirement as a Catholic, Trent’s recent debate with New Polity’s Jacob […]

The Crypto Episode [PODCAST] This month on the Podcast, we talk with Matthew Pinto, Founder of Ascension Press,  to discuss how the emerging space of Crypto is relevant to the Catholic Faith. We also discussed his current venture: The Catholic/Crypto Conference 2022, which will bring together Catholic thought leaders, technologists, crypto […]

What to do about Student Loans Right Now [PODCAST] There have been important changes within the Federal Student Loan landscape with the recent announcement in late August regarding Federal Forgiveness opportunities for borrowers.  In this episode our very own Ben Martinek and Michael R. Acosta discuss what borrowers need to […]

Is it Immoral for a Catholic to Invest in a 401k Plan? [PODCAST]   Ben Martinek, Deb Meyer and Tyler Hackenberg of Catholic Financial Planners Network discuss the recent Pints with Aquinas debate between Jacob Imam and Trent Horn about the morality of investing in 401(k) plans for retirement.  Jacob […]

Roe v Wade Overturned: How to Respond as a Catholic [PODCAST] Today’s episode of Catholic Money Mastermind discusses a controversial topic: the overturning of Roe v Wade and its implications for Catholics who wish to invest in alignment with their moral values.  After the Supreme Court decision, some sizable companies […]

The Bear Market Episode [PODCAST] Financial headlines are overly pessimistic. Tyler Hackenberg of Drexel Day Financial, Joe Ibarra of Falcon Wealth Advisors and Deb Meyer of WorthyNest® discuss the current bear market and hidden opportunities for a variety of Catholics — from young professionals to pre-retirees.  We also touch on […]