Paul Scarfone
Catholic Money Talk
Welcome to Catholic Money Talk where we talk about all things money and finance. Many times we look at financial decisions and money matters in a vacuum. But here we try to look at these same items through a Catholic lens. If God made us to know him, love him, and serve him in this life so that we can be happy forever with him in the next, we need to determine how we can know, love, and serve him with our finances. We tackle topics like debt, home buying and other large purchases, insurance, budgeting, generosity, saving, and investing as well as educating our kids with good financial principl...
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Paul Scarfone
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 36 - Virtue and Finance with Dr Justin Anderson 04.12.2023 35:07
Send us Fan Mail I am joined by my good friend Dr Justin Anderson as we discuss Virtue and finance. Particularly focusing on the virtue of prudence. Justin is Professor and Chair of Moral Theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University. He is also the author of the book Virtue and Grace in the Theology of Thomas Aquinas and co-author of Pursuing the Honorabl...
Episode 35 - Be Thankful! Have Gratitude. 27.11.2023 13:43
Send us Fan Mail In order to be thankful and grateful to the Lord. We need to have humility and recognize that everything belongs to him, and all we have, we have received from him. Sometimes we might not have put ourselves in a position to expereince the fruit of his blessings. So let's fix that! Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 34 - Christmas gifting, planning, and shopping tips with Taryn Scarfone 20.11.2023 25:33
Send us Fan Mail My first ever guest on the Podcast!! My wife Taryn joins me and we discuss Christmas gifting, planning, and shopping tips. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 33 - Avoid Impulse Purchases 13.11.2023 17:44
Send us Fan Mail Impulse purchases can derail your financial plan. don't let it happen to you. Be prepared to handle those impulses. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 32 - Peace 06.11.2023 13:22
Send us Fan Mail Once we have contentment, peace isn't far behind. There are two things that are required for us to find peace. Humility and Gratitude. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 31 - Contentment 30.10.2023 18:30
Send us Fan Mail Contentment is a key part of a good financial plan. It starts as a decision, but then it will bear fruits of joy, peace, and gratitude. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 30 - Personal Discipline and Self-Control 16.10.2023 15:52
Send us Fan Mail Personal Discipline and Self-Control are crucial for financial success. I give you three suggestions to help you implement them in managing your finances. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 29 - Emergency Funds 09.10.2023 23:37
Send us Fan Mail Let's talk emergency funds. We'll first answer some common questions. What is an emergency fund? Do I need one? What size emergency fund should I have? And then I go over my five rules for using your emergency fund. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 28 - God's Generosity 25.09.2023 13:44
Send us Fan Mail I experience God's generosity constantly, but do I share it with others? Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 27 - The Desire for Stuff 11.09.2023 16:55
Send us Fan Mail We can get trapped in our desire for worldly possessions. St. Augustine has a great quote regarding this. Let's talk about it. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 26 - Three Questions to ask before making a large purchase 21.08.2023 15:44
Send us Fan Mail Large purchases have the potential to easily derail our financial plan. Ask yourself these three questions before making any large purchase or any large financial decision. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 25 — Overflow: Living with Margin, Generosity, and Encouragement 07.08.2023 12:06
Send us Fan Mail What is overflowing from your life? In this episode of Catholic Money Talk , we reflect on the idea of overflow — not only in our finances, but in our homes, our relationships, and our spiritual lives. When we let lifestyle creep consume everything we have, we leave little room to be generous. But when we live with margin, we create space for God’s blessings to overflow to others....
Episode 24 - Handling Variable and Unpredictable Income 24.07.2023 17:40
Send us Fan Mail Variable and Unpredictable income can be a challenge. Understanding the key components of creating a plan to handle irregular income is crucial. In this episode, I go over three of the key components for creating a plan to handle irregular income. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 23 - The Rich Young Man 10.07.2023 18:48
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take a look at the Story of the Rich Young Man. How in our life, are we like the Rich Young Man? Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 22 - Working together as a married couple 26.06.2023 14:41
Send us Fan Mail Do we need to work on our finances together? Do we both need to be involved in the process? These are questions I get all of the time. The answer is YES! And in this episode, I talk about why. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 21 - Teaching your kids about money 19.06.2023 16:16
Send us Fan Mail I answer the most common questions I receive for teaching kids about money. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 20 - Looking at Retirement 12.06.2023 19:39
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about retirement? Retirement can be an exciting thing, or the thought of it can be a scary thing. Either way, the Lord has a plan for you and he wants you to be peaceful. Join me as I walk through how to take a look at your retirement situation. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 19 - Pay off the Mortgage 05.06.2023 16:25
Send us Fan Mail Pay off the mortgage! In this episode, I discuss the benefits of paying off your mortgage. We also tackle some of the common objections to this idea. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 18 - Emotions and Our Finances 29.05.2023 20:23
Send us Fan Mail Our emotions can have a big impact on our finances, and our finances can stir up several different emotions. I talk about how to fight through challenging emotions and make sound financial decisions in peace. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 17 - Life Insurance 22.05.2023 18:50
Send us Fan Mail Life insurance is one of those financial items that most people struggle to understand. If we learn about it, it is usually from the person trying to sell it to us. In this episode, I answer some of the most common questions I get asked about life insurance. And don't worry, I don't sell life insurance, so there is no sales pitch from me. Support the show Get in touch wi...
Episode 16 - Seven Elements of a Financial Plan - Part Seven - Replace Money Myths with Truths 08.05.2023 23:28
Send us Fan Mail Know the truth, and the Truth will set you free! Understanding the truth about money is a key element in developing a solid financial plan. I go through four common money myths and provide the truth to replace those myths. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 15 - Seven Elements of a Financial Plan - Part Six - Know your Money Personality 01.05.2023 17:20
Send us Fan Mail We are all unique in how we handle and relate to money. Knowing our money personality is a key component of being successful with finances. It will also improve our communication with our spouse as we work together. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 14 - Seven Elements of a Financial Plan - Part Five - Monitoring and Reassessing the Plan 24.04.2023 13:47
Send us Fan Mail We continue to discuss the Seven Elements of a financial plan. In this episode, we focus on the fifth element, Monitoring and Reassessing the plan. We talk about how to do this and why it is important. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 13 - Seven Elements of a Financial Plan - Part Four - Executing the Plan 17.04.2023 19:59
Send us Fan Mail We continue to discuss the Seven Elements of a financial plan. In this episode, we focus on the fourth element, Executing the Plan, and the challenges we face. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
Episode 12 - Seven Elements of a Financial Plan - Parts Two and Three 10.04.2023 17:07
Send us Fan Mail There are Seven Elements to a good Financial Plan. I go through the Second Element - Set Financial Goals, and the Third Element - Writing out a detailed plan. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk
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