Today, Ben sits down with fellow Catholic financial planners Nick Orenduff and Charlie Horonzy for a rich roundtable on what it truly means to live a generous, ordered, and faith-centered life. Together, they wrestle with the tension between self-giving and self-preservation—how to pour ourselves out for God, family, and community without crossing into burnout or misplaced busyness. Nick reflects on the daily discipline of keeping God first, family second, and career third, while Charlie shares how prayer, discernment, and spirituality help him know when to say yes or no to new commitments. The trio also explore how seasons of life shape our ability to serve, how financial boundaries mirror spiritual ones, and why surrendering control is often the most faithful form of stewardship. Woven through their conversation is a deep trust that God’s providence can transform even our limitations into grace. By the end, Ben, Nick, and Charlie invite listeners to view their time, money, and energy not as burdens to manage, but as sacred resources to be aligned with God’s will—one prayerful decision at a time.

Key Takeaways:

• A well-ordered life begins by placing God first, family second, and career third—a framework that helps align all other decisions.

• True generosity doesn’t mean saying yes to everything; it means discerning where God is actually calling you to give.

• The way we serve changes as our responsibilities shift—young parents, for example, are called to focus more deeply on family.

• Offering our struggles and discomfort to God transforms them into acts of love and participation in His plan.

• Recognizing life’s brevity encourages intentionality about how we spend our weeks and years.

• Our careers, finances, and families are not possessions to control but gifts to steward in loving obedience.

Key Timestamps:

(01:55) – Balancing Work and Life

(07:53) – Trusting God and Letting Go

(10:03) – Family Dynamics and Communication

(17:42) – Seasons of Life and Service

(20:24) – Balancing Volunteering and Personal Boundaries

(23:47) – Navigating Life's Noise and Staying Focused on God

(31:46) – The Value of Time and Living Intentionally

Mentions:

Website: https://www.focusedupfinancial.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-horonzy-cfp%C2%AE-cpa-8802b910/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FocusedUpFinancial#

Website: https://www.planmember.com/advisor/?bk=NOrenduff

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-ross-orenduff-cfp%C2%AE-a45a7524b/

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence

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