How Much is Enough? | Brian Wayne

Catholic Money Mastermind - Financial Planning conversations with Catholic CFP® Practitioners

Today, Brian Wayne from LifeGuide Financial Advisors joins Ben Matinek to explore integrating Christian principles into financial planning, emphasizing faith, stewardship, and intentional living. Drawing on themes such as evangelical poverty, detachment, and trust in God’s providence, the discussion highlights the importance of aligning finances with one’s spiritual purpose. Inspired by examples like Rick Warren and saints such as St. Francis of Assisi, Ben and Brian underscore setting "financial finish lines" for spending and saving to foster generosity, spiritual growth, and contentment. They combine practical financial strategies with theological insights, encouraging Christians to view wealth as a tool for charity and service rather than accumulation, ultimately promoting lives centered on holiness and eternal impact.
Key Takeaways:
• Wealth is seen as a gift from God but requires detachment to avoid excess. Faith calls for a balance between providing for oneself and being open to charity.
• These emotions often block openness to others and trust in God’s providence, underscoring the need for sacrificial generosity and faith.
• Greed focuses on acquiring more, while fear revolves around financial insecurity. Both hinder faith in God's providence and the ability to serve others.
• A 10% tithe is viewed as a starting point for detachment and generosity, with openness to God calling for more.
• This concept aligns with biblical teachings, such as the parable of the rich fool, emphasizing reliance on God rather than excessive storage or hoarding.
• Figures like St. Francis of Assisi exemplify evangelical poverty, trusting in God’s provision and focusing on holiness rather than worldly achievements.
Key Timestamps:
(00:00) – Brian Wayne from LifeGuide Financial Advisors
(01:50) – Balancing Wealth and Holiness
(05:00) – Incorporating Evangelical Counsels
(07:12) – Poverty and Charity in Christian Life
(09:32) – Practical Reflections on Wealth and Fear
(13:54) – Examples of Saints and Poverty of Spirit
(19:17) – The Greater Good of Detachment
(22:12) – Practical Considerations for Financial Planning
(23:40) – Establishing Financial Finish Lines
(33:31) – The Savings Finish Line
(37:34) – Christian Financial Goals
(40:13) – Conclusion and Contact Information
Key Topics Discussed:
Catholic Money Mastermind, Catholic financial planning, Catholic financial planners, Catholic financial advisors, Ben Martinek, faith and finances, Evangelical poverty, Brian Wayne, LifeGuide Financial Advisors, Charity, Greed and Fear
Mentions:
Website: https://lifeguidefa.com/team/brian-wayne/
Mentions:
https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A1-12&version=RSV
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Timothy%204%3A6-8&version=RSV
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2012%3A13-21&version=RSV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waHqUtpt2xg
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