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Ep.76 – Catholic Marriage Advice No One Told Us (Wit From the Frontlines) | Marriage Advice | Catholic Leaders | Family Values | Relationship Wisdom | Husband Role

Virtuous Leaders with Dr. Johann D'Souza

Kevin Lowry is the Chief Financial Officer of the Diocese of Columbus, where he helps Catholic organizations and families who struggle with balancing faith-driven stewardship and modern leadership demands to flourish spiritually and financially. With decades of executive experience in both the corporate and nonprofit world, Kevin focuses on building resilient families, effective church communities, and cultivating leaders who live out virtue in every aspect of their lives. Top 5 Insights from Kevin Lowry  • Building strong marriages through sacramental grace and daily humility can transform families and communities.  • Financial stewardship in the Church requires principled leadership and balancing scarce resources with long-term mission.  • Good husbands learn to love their wives the way their wives actually need, not simply by default.  • Authentic Catholic business leadership is rooted in forming deep, supportive relationships—exemplified by Kevin’s work with Legatus.  • Little acts of kindness and vulnerability in family life, like public apologies or morning greetings, can have generational ripple effects. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Kevin Lowry: Helping Catholic Men Lead Virtuous Lives 00:33 Balancing Faith, Family, and Leadership: Kevin's Roles Explained 01:13 What Does a Diocesan CFO Do? Financial Stewardship in the Church 01:59 From Corporate CFO to Diocese CFO: Comparing Leadership Roles 03:07 Financial Challenges in the Catholic Church: Transparency and Stewardship 04:32 Vatican Finances: Unique Challenges and Hopes for Reform 05:06 Marriage Renewal for Catholic Men: Insights from "Honor Thy Wife" 06:42 Learning from Mistakes: Real-Life Stories of Growth in Marriage 08:57 The Biggest Mistake Good Husbands Make 10:02 Legatus: Supporting Catholic Business Leaders 11:24 Catholic Media Leadership: St. Gabriel Radio’s Impact 12:05 The Role of a Board President in Catholic Organizations 12:51 Final Encouragement: The Power of Sacramental Grace in Marriage 13:28 Closing Words: Strengthening Marriage and Family for a Better Society Kevin Lowry Chief Financial Officer, Diocese of Columbus ⁠https://columbuscatholic.org/⁠ Dr. Johann D'Souza Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy ⁠https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ ⁠⁠https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ ⁠⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza ⁠If you care about the future of Catholic leadership, marriage renewal, and faith at work, this conversation with Kevin Lowry will encourage you to become a better leader at home and in your vocation. Subscribe to⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@drjohanndsouza⁠ for more inspiring episodes on virtuous leadership, family, and building mission-driven lives. #VirtuousLeaders #CatholicLeadership #FamilyLife #MarriageRenewal #FaithfulStewardship #KevinLowry #JohanDSouza #CatholicPodcast #LeadershipMatters