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The Morning QuestMorning Quest 10/23/25 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 🎙️Guest: Jessi Fearon, parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock and founder of Jessi Fearon, Real Life on a budget will be sharing- Money Habits that Honor God. For more information go to https://jessifearon.com 📖Gospel: Fr. Revak pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan GA, Luke 12:49-53 🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint John of Capistrano 🎙️Guest: Lucy Bondje discusses their upcoming retreat "Invocation of the Holy Trinity." For mor...
2025-10-2349 minThe Morning QuestMorning Quest 8/29/25🔥Scripture Verse of the Week: "In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:6🎙️Guest: Nathan Loyd from the St. Thomas Moore Society discusses his legal work defending pro-life organizations and reflects on how Catholics can live their faith while responding to injustice. For more information go to: https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/📖Gospel: Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA , Luke 14:1, 7-14🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Stephen of Hungary🎙️Guest: Jessi Fearon parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel...
2025-08-2949 minThe Morning QuestMorning Quest 5/21/25Scripture Verse of the Week: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)Guest: Jessi Fearon parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock and founder of Jessi Fearon, Real Life on a budget will be talking about overcoming financial stress with practical coping strategies. For more information go to: https://jessifearon.com/Gospel: Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro GA, John 8:31-42Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, MartyrsGuest: Maureen and Doug Newlands, parishioners at All Saints...
2025-05-2147 minThe Morning QuestMorning Quest 4/23/25Today on The Morning Quest Podcast🎬 Interview: Christian Surtz, Co-Director of Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality, joins us to talk about the film’s national release this Sunday, April 27th. For theaters and info, visit: CarloAcutisFilm.com📖 Gospel Reflection: Fr. Adam Blatt, pastor of Christ Our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA, reflects on John 5:17–30🔥 Saint of the Day: Chuck Purzner helps us get to know Saint George, Martyr💸 Faith + Finance: Jessi Fearon, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock and founder of Real Life on a Budget, shares practical tips on financial pla...
2025-04-2349 minThe Morning QuestMorning Quest 4/2/25Scripture Verse of the Week: My God will fully supply whatever you need in accord with His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19Guest: Fr. Elias Dorham, pastor of St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church in Atlanta will be concluding his talk about the Lenten prayer of St Ephrem. If you missed Fathers first talk, go to The Morning Quest show podcasts online or on the Quest Atlanta app and listen to our March 12th showGospel: Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro GA, John 5:17-30Saint of the Day: Chuck – St. Francis of PayolaGuest: Jess...
2025-04-0248 minThe Morning QuestMorning Quest 3/13/25Scripture Verse of the Week: Galatians 6:9- Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.Guest: Jessi Fearon parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock and founder of Jessi Fearon, Real Life on a budget will be sharing with us how we can -Surrender our Money this Lenten Season. For more information go to https://jessifearon.com/Gospel: Fr Revak priest at St. Claire of Assisi in Acworth reflects on todays gospel, Matthew 7:7-12, Saint of the Day: Chuck – Saint RochGuest: Brandon Doty- Parishioner at Ma...
2025-03-1349 minThe Morning QuestMorning Quest 03/13/25Scripture Verse of the Week: Galatians 6:9- Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.Guest: Jessi Fearon parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock and founder of Jessi Fearon, Real Life on a Budget will be sharing with us how we can- Surrender our Money this Lenten Season. For more information go to https://jessifearon.com/Gospel: Fr Revak priest at St. Claire of Assisi in Acworth reflects on todays gospel, Matthew 7:7-12Saint of the Day: Chuck – Saint RochGuest: Brandon Doty- Parishioner at M...
2025-03-0349 minThe Morning QuestMorning Quest 2/4/25Guest: Fr. Silloway pastor at All Saints in Dunwoody Ga; Gospel – Fr. Scott Reilly; Saint of the Day: Chuck – St. Francis De Sales; The World’s Quietest Room; Guest - Jessi Fearon parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel and founder of website Jessi Fearon Real Life on a Budget will be talking about- New Year Financial Planning through Catholic Lens.
2025-02-0449 min
The Debt Free Mom Podcast48. Using Saving Sprints Instead of Sinking FundsIn the previous episode, I talked to Jessi Fearon about sinking funds: how she uses them, why she uses them, and how they are helpful in her budget. I thought it would be helpful to record my own episode talking about why I choose not to use sinking funds.Like I said in the conversation with Jessi, I don't think sinking funds a bad thing. I think that a lot of people could benefit from them, especially if you're trying to go from having no budget or organization behind your money to wanting to be on top...
2024-02-2628 min
The Debt Free Mom Podcast47. How Sinking Funds Can Save Your Budget with Jessi FearonWhen it comes to finding a budget method that works well for you, I always say, if it works well for you, then it works! It doesn't have to work for other people. One thing that doesn't really work well for me is sinking funds, but people ask about them all the time. So I asked Jessi Fearon, who is a mom of three, a finance expert, a CPA, and an author who uses sinking funds to come on today and share her experience with them and her recommendations.Here's a few places you can connect with...
2024-02-1938 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesMortgage Free Before 40 Years Old (BEST OF MKM)In today’s “Best of Marriage Kids And Money” episode, we’re featuring two previous interviews with Jessi Fearon and Jon Banker. Both Jessi and Jon paid off their mortgages before they turned 40 years old and now live a financially free life.We discuss their exact numbers and how they accomplished this huge financial goal, what being mortgage-free has allowed them to do in their lives, and the importance of involving your spouse in money decisions.For those looking for mortgage-free strategies and inspiration, this episode is for you!RESOURCES:Sponsors + Partners + Deals...
2023-12-1836 min
The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinSingle-Income Family Eliminates All Debt in Two Years With Strategic Budget - Jessi FearonTAKEAWAYSTry keeping track of every transaction you make for 30 days and assess your money usageJessi and her husband paid off all of their debt of over $150,000 on a single income making less than $47,000 a yearYou are in complete control over making a positive financial change if you start with simple baby stepsIf you get honest about how you spend money with your spouse, it will help you assess what is a necessary purchase and what is not🛠 TOOLS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODEBARK Pho...
2023-11-2927 min
The Money Insights PodcastKnowing Your Numbers with Jessi Fearon | Episode #47When it comes to finances, budgeting can feel overwhelming! In this episode, Christian and Rod interview budgeting expert Jessi Fearon as she gives insights into how you can find a life of freedom without losing your mind!
Money Insights is a strategic planning firm that is founded on the principle that "off-the-shelf" products and solutions often do not meet the needs of high income earners. The Money Insights team works to collaboratively design customized financial solutions that will leave a lasting impact for each of their unique clients.
Visit Money Insights and take the F3 Assessment at moneyinsightsgroup.com
2022-05-0926 min
Girl, I Slept in My MakeupGetting Good with Money with Jessi FearonToday, the sister's chat with Author of Getting Good with Money, certified FInancial Coach, Jessi Fearon, who leads the way for overwhelmed readers struggling to get a handle on their finances and lays out the doable steps her family underwent to pay off all their debts--even their mortgage!--and pursue their dreams, all on a $47,000-a-year salary! A couple of her Money Saving Tools: Rakuten and Fetch Rewards This episode is brought to you by our very own podcasting recording tool: Zencastr Start recording your podcast today with 30% off your first 3 months of Z...
2022-04-1336 min
Marriage Kids and Money: Personal Finance for FamiliesBecoming Debt Free on a $50k Income (w/ Jessi Fearon) + Brandyn Rodriguez (Debt Free Family)Looking to pay off debt but you have a low income?Jessi Fearon, the author of the new book Getting Good With Money, shares how reaching debt freedom is possible making $50k per year or less. Also, we hear from Brandyn Rodriguez who paid off $137,000 of debt in 5 years!RESOURCES**Sponsor + Partners + Deals: https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/sponsorsPersonal Capital: Free investing tools to help you build your wealth!Jessi Fearon (Website)Getting Good with Money (Book): Jessi Fearon's new bookBrandyn Rodriguez (Web...
2022-03-2839 min
Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed MomsEP213: Replacing Financial Falsehoods with Truth with Jessi FearonJoin me today as I talk to certified financial coach and personal finance expert, Jessi Fearon about what she believes are the five financial truths to overcome barriers and better understand how to make your version of the 'American Dream' a reality. What are we believing about the 'American Dream' that is simply untrue? Are there any universal truths? How have we distorted our view of finances and how can we move towards a life of financial freedom?----Show Notes for EP213: Replacing Financial Falsehoods with TruthEnjoy this Podcast?...
2022-03-1522 min
The MapleMoney ShowGetting Good with Money, with Jessi FearonDo you consider yourself to be good with money? The truth is, we have all struggled to manage our finances at some point. In fact, according to this week’s guest, there are four different ways that people struggle with money. The good news is that you can train yourself to overcome your weaknesses. Jessi Fearon is a personal finance writer and coach who seeks to challenge, encourage, and equip women to take the steps they need to achieve financial freedom. Jessi is the author of the book, Getting Good with Money: Pay Off Your Debt and Fi...
2022-03-0231 min
All Mom Does Podcast with Julie Lyles CarrOvercoming Financial Debt with Jessi FearonThere came a day when Jessi Fearon just couldn't make ends meet. What she did next helped her family pay off all their consumer debt and reimagine their financial future, all while still on the same paycheck. Jessi joins Julie Lyles Carr for an episode that can bring you information and inspiritation to make your financial future brighter. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3s6s8pn
2022-02-2333 min
Finance Explained by Family Finance MomMarket Volatility, Earnings Season & A Deep Dive on Getting Good with MoneyThis week, it was actually hard to narrow it down to just 3 major financial headlines given all the data released last week, but here’s what I picked for you
First up, the market had its first positive week of the year… but it was a wild ride to get there. What’s driving the market volatility?
Next, Q4 earnings season is underway. Most companies are beating earnings expectations - so why is the market still down for January?
Finally, we got the first estimate for Q4 and full year 2021 GDP. Growth was far better than expected, but can it...
2022-02-0335 min
Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. CarolGetting Good with Money Regardless of Your IncomeWhat would it mean if you were debt-free? Are you overwhelmed by debt and living paycheck to paycheck, wondering if its possible to ever get ahead, or even catch up? On today's podcast, author and speaker Jessi Fearon joins the podcast to discuss how she and her husband decided to make a drastic lifestyle change that would put them back on the path toward their dreams. In two years they were able to pay off their consumer debt, and in six years they paid off their home mortgage--all on their $47,000-a-year income. If you've wondered w...
2022-02-0129 min
Simplify and Enjoy PodcastGetting Good with Money and Dumping DebtPaying off debt can be an incredibly rewarding journey for families and many times there are challenges. I love to highlight a variety of stories about how the different families face them, both with making the numbers work and with the conversations they have during the process. Getting Good with Money Last week, Toni Husband shared some of the ups and downs of her debt free journey to pay off over $100,000 of debt. Knocking out that mountain of debt including getting her husband on board and finding a pace that allowed them to pay it...
2022-01-2626 min
Wellness for Financial GrownupsGrownup Money Tips to Manage Inflation with Jessi FearonInflation is surging and we are all feeling the pinch from the grocery store to the gas pump and more. Jessi Fearon, author of Getting Good with Money shares her best tips to manage and protect money- and our sanity! when prices are on the rise. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jessifearon2
2022-01-2519 min
Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living FreeGetting Good with Money : Jessi Fearon :: [Episode 83]Are you struggling with your relationship with money? The good news is that being good with or getting better with your money does not have to be difficult. On the show today, I'm sitting down with Jessi Fearon, author and personal finance coach, to take about getting out of debt, understanding your spending motivation, and getting started on your way to becoming free from debt. Jessi Fearon seeks to challenge, encourage, and equip women to take the steps they need to achieve financial freedom. Jessi firmly believes in living a...
2022-01-2144 min
The Stacking Benjamins ShowLet's Get Good With Money (with Jessi Fearon)Do you struggle with good money habits? Even people who know money mess up all the time. We all have those days or weeks where we overdo lunch at a restaurant or forget about our long-term goals. Jessi Fearon is someone who has a background and degree in financial topics and was messing up her financial life in a big way. She joins us today to share her story, how she climbed out of a debt and bad-budget hole. She'll also share how different money personalities deal with money, which is the first step in building a better future...
2022-01-191h 15
SHE with Jordan Lee DooleyTake Charge of Your Finances (Ft. Jessi Fearon)Money woes can slow us down. If you don’t have clarity or plan when it comes to your finances, it’s common to feel stressed and overwhelmed.
The uncertainty coupled with the common, underlying need to “keep up with the Jones’” only makes matters worse.
But sometimes hearing how other people just like us have navigated getting out of debt and found financial freedom is the kick in the pants we need to pave our own way to total financial freedom.
On this episode of SHE, we’re diving into this with Debt-Free Li...
2020-04-2236 min
Money Mindset Podcast - Budgets Made Easy#4 How Jessi and her husband paid off $55,000 in debt on one income!Jessi is a wife, mom, personal finance coach, speaker, blogger extraordinaire, and all-around personal finance expert after overhauling her own family's budget. Her family of five paid off over $55,000 of consumer debt in two years and is now 100% debt-free with a paid-off home all on a salary of $47,000! Since documenting her journey on her blog, jessifearon.com she has been able to help thousands of others achieve their version of financial independence by embracing their own real life on a budget.
Follow Jessi at http://jessifearon.com
or on social media @jessifearon
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2019-09-0925 min
The Catholic Money Show from WalletWin#37 Putting the OWNER in Homeownerimagine this being your reality: no rent payment and no mortgage payment! That's right, today we're talking about homeownership and how you can live MORTGAGE FREE.
Big thanks to Jessi Fearon for joining us today.
👉Grab that free debt payoff workbook at jessifearon.com/walletwin
Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – check out his album Almost Real on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to great music.
2019-07-1632 min
Everyone's Talkin' MoneyThe Secrets to Raising a Family and Paying Off Debt With Jessi Fearon
Jessi Fearon and her husband tackled two of life’s biggest challenges all at once – managing the cost of raising a family while simultaneously climbing out of over $55 in debt…they didn’t have superpowers or win the lottery, but we’re showing how they did it in this episode (and how you can as well). What You'll Learn
What does it mean to be debt-free
How people get trapped in the debt cycle and what steps should you take to break it
How debt impacts your budget when you're also raising a family
How...
2019-07-1633 min
Couple Money PodcastWedding Budget Tips: How to Plan, Save, and Pay for Your Special DayWedding planner Megan Gillikin as plenty of insider tips to help you plan a fantastic wedding (and still stick to your budget)! Even though it's about 13 years ago, I remember being stressed at times when planning our wedding. Just like we heard at the top of the show, as soon as you announce your engagement it can feel like you're being swarmed with questions about the big day. But as much as your loved ones mean well, it can be easy to forget how personal this is. For some, it's something...
2019-05-3030 min
Cohesive Home Podcast : Minimalism | Families | Adventure | Intentional LivingFinancial Freedom with Jessi Fearon Ever wish you could sit down with a financial expert and get practical advice? Well, we here you! In Episode 53 of the Cohesive Home Podcast, we invited Jessi Fearon, financial expert from Real Life on a Budget, to share her advice for being intentional with finances in 2019. Read on for more. In this episode: Jessi's personal story with debt and how she conquered $55,000 of it and nearly has her house paid off How to live on a budget AND live by your values The first step you should take to start your debt pay-off journey How to communicate wi...
2019-01-1443 min
The Gospel-Shaped Life Podcast051: Purposeful Finances with Jessi FearonJessi Fearonjoins me on the Home and Hearth podcast today. A wife, mom of 3, personal finance coach, blogger, writer, and speaker, she is passionate about equipping, educating, empowering, and encouraging others to handle their finances well in order that they might have financial peace. I know you will come away from this episode feeling equipped and encouraged to walk forth in financial freedom in your own life! What we Chat about in This Episode ~ Jessi's journey of paying off $55k in consumer debt and now only having $13k left still on he...
2018-11-281h 09
Her Dinero MattersThe Huge Pendulum Swing with Jessi Fearon | HMM 160Life has its interesting twists and turns. At one point in her life, Jessi Fearon was a spender, she wanted all the things and got herself in a bit of debt. After getting married and deciding she had enough of debt she went from being a “spender” to living a really frugal lifestyle. Jessi shares that and more, get ready! What you'll learn about in today's episode:
What resulted from seeing two very different examples of managing money
How her family ended up paying off $55k in debt in 3 years
Why her family became a one income family
Her golde...
2018-11-1534 min
More Money PodcastHow to Pay Off Meaningful Debt (and Stay Debt-Free) - Jessi Fearon, Financial CoachJessi Fearon was able to pay off $55,000 in debt in 2 years! Yes, I know, we've all seen headlines like this before, and usually you find out after reading the full news article that they were able to pay off that debt because they got a windfall, their parents helped them, or they earn over 6 figures at their job. Well, that's no Jessi' story. Her and her husband were able to pay that debt off by making some major sacrifices and hustling to make it happen. Now Jessi is a financial coach on mission to help others conquer their finances t...
2018-10-2448 min
2018-08-2840 min
Wellness for Financial GrownupsSparks fly and blow the budget for Real Life on a Budget's Jessi FearonJessi Fearon lives her Real Life on a Budget- but getting her husband in line when he saw a great sale on Fireworks was still a challenge. Plus her tips on how she got her book buying obsession under control! For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jessifearon
2018-07-0415 minCouple Money PodcastHow to Plan Your Dream Wedding on a BudgetDo you want your wedding day to be beautiful, memorable, and meaningful without spending a ton of money or getting into debt? Learn how you can plan your dream wedding on a budget! How to Plan Your Dream Wedding on a Budget Right now in the United States, the average wedding costs over $35,000! Thankfully the Budget Savvy Bride, Jessica Bishop is here to help. In this episode we discuss: defining your dream wedding ways you can splurge and where you can save a handy resource to help you plan your dream wedding wi...
2018-02-0811 min
The His and Her Money ShowHow Jessi Eliminated $30k of Debt Before The Age of 30No matter what age you are, the perfect time to get out of debt is right now. Don't fool yourself into thinking that you will start getting out of debt "one day". If you take on that mentality, that day will never come. If you think you are way too young to be worrying about your debt, today's show is just for you. In today's episode of the His & Her Money Podcast, we have an interview with Jessi Fearon from TheBudgetMama.com. She shares her phenomenal story of paying off over $30,000 of debt even before hitting the...
2014-12-0125 min