Updated: July 29, 2025
What does retirement look like when you’re living your Catholic faith? In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan Teixeira sits down with KJ Smith, a Certified Financial Planner™ and member of the Catholic Financial Planners Network, to explore what it means to prepare for retirement through the lens of stewardship, purpose, and trust in God’s providence. You’ll hear:
- Why retirement isn’t just about saving enough money—it’s about living with purpose
- How to avoid the trap of pleasure-focused retirement dreams
- How Catholics can view leisure, work, and rest differently than the world does
- Practical steps to start planning a holy, joyful retirement now
Whether you’re 30 years away or just around the corner from retirement, this episode will challenge and inspire you to align your financial future with your faith.
Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
✨ Learn more about WalletWin and Catholic Money Academy: https://walletwin.com
📈 Work with a Catholic-aligned advisor like KJ Smith: http://www.elinvestments.net
🔎 Find a Catholic financial planner near you: http://www.catholicfinancialplanners.com
What does retirement look like when you’re living your Catholic faith?
In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan Teixeira sits down with KJ Smith, Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Ethos Logos Investments, to explore a Catholic perspective on retirement—one rooted in stewardship, vocation, and hope.
If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare for retirement without falling into the trap of worldly thinking, this conversation is for you.
💬 What Makes Catholic Retirement Planning Different?
Most retirement advice focuses on how much money you need to stop working. But a Catholic approach asks a deeper question:
“How can I continue serving God, my family, and the Church in this next season of life?”
Rather than seeing retirement as the finish line, Catholics can approach it as a new phase of vocation—where rest and leisure are embraced, but always with purpose and community in mind.
🎙️ Episode Highlights
- ✅ Why retirement isn’t the goal—stewardship is
- ✅ The difference between restful retirement and retirement rooted in pleasure-seeking
- ✅ How to build a plan that reflects your Catholic values and mission
- ✅ What to do now (even in your 30s or 40s) to prepare for a purpose-filled future
- ✅ Saint-inspired wisdom on staying rooted in faith, no matter your age or net worth
🛠️ Catholic Financial Planning Resources
- 🌱 Start with your money goals today:
https://walletwin.com - 💼 Work with a Catholic-aligned advisor like KJ Smith:
http://www.elinvestments.net
(Ethos Logos Investments – Financial planning aligned with your faith) - 📍 Find a Catholic financial planner near you:
http://www.catholicfinancialplanners.com
Retirement doesn’t mean retreat—it means re-engagement.
When you plan with purpose, guided by faith, your golden years can be some of the most fruitful years of your life.
About our Guest: KJ Smith
KJ Smith is a Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Ethos Logos Investments, a Catholic wealth management firm dedicated to helping individuals and families invest in alignment with their values. KJ is also a founding member of the Catholic Financial Planners Network, a national coalition of faith-driven advisors committed to helping Catholics live out stewardship with integrity.
