In this episode, Marie sits down with Amanda Teixeira, co-founder of WalletWin, to talk honestly about money, debt, and what financial discipleship looks like as a Catholic. Amanda shares the very real story of a huge money fight on her honeymoon, how she and her husband Jonathan paid off $25,000 of debt on a $35,000 income, and why they now help Catholics steward their money without anxiety or shame. They dive into credit cards, student loans, the wild housing market, and how to trust God’s providence when the numbers just don’t seem to work. If you’re heading into the holidays or a new year feeling financial stress, this conversation will give you both practical steps and real hope.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How a surprise credit card bill on their honeymoon became the turning point in Amanda and Jonathan’s financial story

• Why they started WalletWin and what “financial discipleship” actually means for Catholics

• The WalletWin Method: four financial phases and 12 money milestones to help you know your exact next step

• Why so many Catholics feel stuck in debt and how the “stack and attack” method can help you pay it off faster

• A nuanced Catholic take on credit cards, rewards, and why “free points” usually aren’t free

• The realities of today’s housing market, why home ownership feels out of reach for so many young families, and creative alternatives (RVs, house-hacking, sharing spaces, relocating, etc.)

• A frank conversation about student loans, Catholic colleges, and why Amanda encourages leaving no stone unturned before borrowing

• How to handle financial stress as a Catholic: surrender, prudence, and refusing to let money block your “yes” to God

• Saints you can turn to for help with money: St. Zélie Martin, St. Katharine Drexel, St. Anthony, St. Matthew, and Our Lady Undoer of Knots

• Two powerful stories of God’s providence in Amanda’s life including an adoption miracle and the wild “three goldfish crackers” story

Connect with Amanda

• Website: WalletWin

• Instagram: @walletwin

• Podcast: The Catholic Money Show

Resources & Links

From Amanda & WalletWin

• Free training & resources: The Catholic Guide to Budgeting

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