Today I'm talking to Krzysztof Czeczot, the founder and director of the Audio Bible Super Production.   A couple of months ago, I heard about a project called the Audio Bible Super Production. It's a 3D audio experience of the bible, which was already very successful in Poland. Now, it's coming to the United States! Not only that, but there's an opportunity for everyday people (not just actors) to have their voice be part of the production. This episode also contains an awesome sneak peek of the 3D audio experience!  How you can get involved: You can enter the contest here. Sign up for their newsletter Pray for everyone involved in the project  Resources: The Audio Bible Super Production website  Sneak peek of "Revelation"  Instead of following me on Instagram, since I don't have an Instagram, go follow Jesus! 

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31. The Audio Bible Super Production: How You Can be Part of It

Emily Ricci is the founder of Gloriam Marketing, a Catholic marketing agency. They work with churches, business and ministries to promote their services in a faith-based way. We talk about: Biblical principles about marketing The temptation to make your number of followers your idol  Marketing tools from the Apostles  How Jesus met people where they were  Is there a danger in a ministry becoming too big?  Why engagement is a better metric than the number of followers Why Catholic ministries shouldn't feel like they have to give everything away for free  Resources mentioned: "Feed My Sheep..." Not Count Them - Growing a Following as a Catholic Ministry The Marketing Rule That Made Me Cry Gloriam Marketing Instagram Instead of following me on Instagram, since I don't have an Instagram, go follow Jesus!  Produced by ConsumerCatholic.com

30. Gloriam Marketing: What Catholics can Learn from Jesus about Marketing

Today, I'm talking with Katie and Andrew Laflamme about the FIRE (financial independence - retire early) movement and personal finance from a Catholic perspective. Katie & Andrew met as missionaries and now have a baby girl with another baby on the way!  Check out Andrew's blog, A Fire of Faith.  Resources discussed: The Root Collective: See how much it costs each time you wear their shoes.This is a link to the flats I was talking about in the show. I purchased them last year and loved them! *This is NOT an affiliate link!*  InspireInsight.com Tool: See if your investments are biblically responsible or socially responsible from a Catholic perspective  Catholic S&P 500 ETF  Compass Catholic Ministries Article about the man who tracked everything he wore for years to see the value of each piece  Mr. Money Mustache Previous podcast episodes referenced: 27. Investment Funds for Catholics to Consider: Part 1 28. Investment Funds for Catholics to Consider: Part 2 

29. Financial Independence for Catholics ft. Katie & Andrew Laflamme

Let's talk more investing! Catholics can also consider Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) funds. These are not specifically designed according to the USCCB investing guidelines, but it's very similar.  Here are some of the most popular fund families to check out: 1) Inspire Invest ETFs. Full disclosure, I own BIBL in one of my retirement accounts.  BIBL: Inspire 100 ETF BLES: Inspire Global Hope ETF WWJD: Inspire International ESG ETF A list of their other funds The biblically responsible investing guidelines that Inspire Invest uses.  Listen to Investment Funds for Catholics to Consider: Part 1

28. Investment Funds for Catholics to Consider: Part 2

If you want to start investing as a Catholic and you're wondering what your options are to do so, this is the episode for you!  There are no publicly traded companies that brand themselves as Catholic. So to invest in a Catholic socially responsible way, you have to find companies that fall under the criteria of the USCCB's investing guidelines. Luckily, multiple companies have already done this work for you!  1) Catholic S&P 500 (CATH)  2) Ave Maria Mutual Funds  3) Catholic Investor Funds from The Knights of Columbus   4) Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund  Other episodes about Catholic socially responsible investing: Socially Responsible Investing for Catholics: An Overview 7 Things to Know Before You Start Investing as a Catholic Please keep in mind that this information is intended as education, not advice. That means: if you invest in any of these funds and lose money, please don't get mad at me. Also, if you invest in these funds and make money, it's also not because of me! I don't control how funds perform. If I did, I'd be the richest person in the world ;) 

27. Investment Funds for Catholics to Consider: Part 1

What is financial interdependence? First of all, it's not  specifically a Catholic term (aka not from the Catechism or the Bible); rather, it's a way of thinking that I invite you to consider. It's an acknowledgment that even if we're so-called "financially independent" (aka, don't have to work to pay bills) or "financially dependent" (aka, we rely on someone else to pay bills), we're all actually financially interdependent. We all still rely on God and on each other regardless of our financial state in life. Mentioned: Episode 25: 7 Things to Know Before You Start Investing as a Catholic Show notes: https://www.consumercatholic.com/why-were-all-financially-interdependent/ Instead of following me on Instagram, since I don't have an Instagram, go follow Jesus! 

26. We're All Financially INTERdependent + Is it OK to be rich?

We're going to talk about investing! Are you ready?!  1. It's wise to have an emergency fund before you start investing (3 months of expenses) 2. Investing is not a get-rich-quick scheme 3. You may already be investing, by virtue of participating in a workplace retirement plan 4. Catholic socially responsible investment (SRI) funds are typically not offered in workplace plans (I'll explain why)  5. Stocks vs. bonds 6. Passive vs. active investing (learn my laundry analogy)  7. It's not your money you're investing; it's God's  Get caught up on other episodes about Catholic investing: Episodes 18 & 19  Instead of following me on Instagram, since I don't have an Instagram, go follow Jesus!  Produced by ConsumerCatholic.com

25. 7 Things to Know Before You Start Investing as a Catholic

The guys from Catholic Late Night, Patrick Hanus & John Welch, are back! It's hard to summarize what we talked about because there was so much depth and we all get very HONEST:  men and women being friends the toxic dating culture we've all been part of  worrying about offending people with the truth  how awesome and necessary discourse is the capable hands our Church is in  Check out Patrick and John's content:   Catholic Late Night Overt Network Overt TV on Youtube Skymouse Studios for awesome landing pages  

24. The Guys from Catholic Late Night Are Back

A.R.K. Watson, author and founder of CatholicReads.com, joins me today! Some of the things we discuss: her conversion to Catholicism why she thinks NOW is the golden age of Catholic fiction how we can all support Catholic fiction writers whether there's room for Catholic fiction in the traditional publishing world (Yes! We just need to ask for more!)  Plus, she reads an excerpt from her book, The Vines of Mars.  Resources: A.R.K.'s Website The Grace Crasher book CatholicReads.com CatholicRead's Patreon Carolyn Astfalk's website The website I mentioned where you can look out other people's windows throughout the world  My interview w/ Carolyn Astfalk Photos of ARK's backyard in South Korea will be on ConsumerCatholic.com Produced by ConsumerCatholic.com. Instead of following me on Instagram since I don't have an Instagram, go follow Jesus! 

22. The Golden Age of Catholic Fiction ft. A.R.K. Watson

Do men and women have different fears about dating and marriage? We discuss: whether people idolize marriage  the idea of "The One"    the idea that marriage is where we go to get sanctified, not a place where only perfectly holy people can enter  Patrick Hanus and John Welch join me (Victoria) to talk about these things from a Catholic guy's perspective. Catholic Late Night Overt Network Overt TV on Youtube Referenced: Episode 13 of Treasures in Heaven: Damaging Dating Advice ft. Patty Breen  Produced by ConsumerCatholic.com

21. The Guys from Catholic Late Night on Dating & Marriage

Catholic novelist Carolyn Astalk shares her journey to becoming a published author, while also being a wife and the mom of 4 kids. I think you'll find Carolyn's work to be relatable and relevant because she's not afraid to write about characters who deal with issues that many Catholics (and non-Catholics alike) have faced but won't talk about, like infidelity and pornography addiction. Yet, the beauty in all of this is how she shows us that we're all still lovable and capable of loving others. Her characters give an amazing example of how to live that out. Carolyn lives in Hershey with her family (and no, she's not sick of chocolate)!  Resources: Carolyn's website Catholic Fiction and Where to Find It  Restored: True Stories of Love & Trust by Matt Fradd Some of Carolyn's books: Ornamental Graces (the one Victoria read and couldn't put down!)  All in Good Time Rightfully Ours Stay With Me and Come Back To Me Produced by www.ConsumerCatholic.com

20. Writing Catholic Novels ft. Carolyn Astfalk

Socially responsible investing (SRI) as a Catholic is easy. Loving people is hard. Victoria talks about how SRI is the low-hanging fruit of the spiritual life and the amazing benefits it can reap - without needing to be an investment professional. Learn enough to make investing easy so that you can build wealth and spend more of your time and brainpower on the harder tasks of life, like loving God and loving our neighbors as ourselves.    

19. Investing is Easy. Loving People is Hard.

Did you know there's a way to integrate your Catholic faith and your investment portfolio? I'm going to break down the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) guidelines for socially responsible investments (SRI).  It really doesn't have to be hard and I'm going to explain why!  In a nutshell, the main goals for the USCCB's investments are to generate reasonable returns while investing in companies that don't violate Catholic morality and ethics.  USCCB's Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines  Consumer Catholic blog on Socially Responsible Investing for Catholics Catholic Economics podcast episode "On Catholic Investing" 

18. Investing for Catholics

You might have a to-do list, but do you have a to-be list? If not, grab a pen and paper! I want you to write down all the adjectives you want to be. Loving, kind, caring, humble, you name it. I'm reminded of Edith Stein's quote: "The world doesn't need what women have, it needs what women are." Since I know we don't just have female listeners, I will say that this quote applies to everyone. The world needs what you are!  I'm going to talk about the difference between to-do lists and to-be lists and the beauty that comes from integrating the two.  Email me, Victoria, if you want to share your to-be list at consumercatholic@gmail.com  God Bless! 

17. What's On Your To-Be List?

Treasures in Heaven is a podcast for young Catholics where we talk about money, travel, and more in a lighthearted way! Victoria from ConsumerCatholic.com interviews guests twice per month. The last Thursday of the month features a small Catholic business owner in our Small Business Series. Treasures in Heaven is inspired by the words from Matthew 6:19-21: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be."

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