What happens when the dream you chased for 20 years suddenly ends… and God hands you a new mission?
In this episode of The Erik Cabral Show, Erik jams with Matt Morizio — former pro baseball player turned entrepreneur, father of seven, and founder of Reconstructing Wealth. They dive deep into his journey from being drafted by the Kansas City Royals to getting released, newly married, and homeless… to now running a faith-centered wealth firm that helps people transform their relationship with money.
They talk about what obedience really looks like, why so many men wrestle with identity after their careers end, and how emotional detachment from money can unlock freedom, clarity, and presence.
This one’s packed with wisdom for anyone navigating transitions, chasing big callings, or trying to put God at the center of it all.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
The hidden cost of chasing dreams without asking God first
Why money is a tool, not your source
How to lead your family when life gets flipped upside down
What happens when you finally pray, “God, what do YOU want from me?”
📚 Resources Mentioned
Dancing with the Analysts by David MalloukThe book that changed Matt’s perspective on investing and helped launch his career in wealth management.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MVG5W8P
Reconstructing Wealth – Matt Morizio’s firm
A faith-driven financial planning and wealth management company helping people emotionally detach from money and build lives they love.
https://www.reconstructingwealth.com
PodMatch – Podcast guest matching platform
Mentioned as a key tool Matt used to book guest appearances on 100+ shows.
Matt’s Free Money Mindset Course
Mini-course on shifting from scarcity to clarity and building a healthy relationship with money.DM Matt on Instagram: @mattmorizio
0:00 Intro
5:15 Catholic upbringing and fourth-grade faith encounter
12:30 Professional baseball and dugout discipleship
18:45 Meeting his wife and faith-centered dating
25:20 Getting released and starting over homeless
32:10 The transition from baseball to wealth management
40:25 Never ask God "What do YOU want from me?"
48:50 Four pillars: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance
55:35 Launching Reconstructing Wealth in faith
1:02:15 Living a miraculous life through obedience
📖 BUY THE NEW BOOK NOW on Amazon!
“Be Your Brand to Glorify God” available on Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCYQVKH5
A guide for mission-driven entrepreneurs who want to build a brand that reflects their faith, not their ego.
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