EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 33 MIN
He Put His Dream on Hold for 17 Years to Raise Four Children | Mark on Purpose, Family & Second Chances
from The CJ Moneyway Show · host Bleav + CJ Moneyway
What happens when the dream you’ve spent years building has to be placed on hold? This week on The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with author Mark for a deeply personal conversation about purpose, sacrifice, parenting, and rediscovering the dreams you thought were gone forever. After publishing five books, Mark and his wife made a life-changing decision to adopt four older children, each navigating PTSD and significant learning challenges. That decision transformed every part of their lives and led Mark to step away from writing for nearly seventeen years. Now, he’s returned with a brand-new young adult dystopian novel, carrying wisdom that could only come from living through one of life’s most meaningful interruptions. Together they discuss: Choosing family over personal ambition Parenting children through trauma Living with delayed dreams Faith during difficult seasons Returning to creativity after years away Why purpose doesn’t always follow your timeline This isn’t just an interview about writing. It’s a conversation about legacy. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve missed your opportunity… This episode is for you! Connect with CJ Moneyway Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cj-moneyway-show/id1523842036 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0THk7X… YouTube: https://youtube.com/@CJMoneyway Website https://www.cjmoneyway.com Facebook https://facebook.com/cjmoneyway Instagram https://instagram.com/cjmoneyway LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/cjmoneyway TikTok https://tiktok.com/@cjmoneyway Business Inquiries [email protected] (replace if another business email is preferred) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Sometimes the biggest dream isn’t the one you chase—it’s the one you choose to protect. In this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway welcomes author Mark for an inspiring conversation about sacrifice, family, and rediscovering purpose. After publishing five books, Mark stepped away from his writing career for nearly seventeen years to help raise four adopted children facing PTSD and learning challenges. Now he’s back, not only with a new novel, but with a new perspective on success, legacy, and what truly matters. This episode explores: • Delayed dreams • Parenting through trauma • Choosing purpose over ambition • Finding your way back to creativity • The power of showing up for those you love If you’ve ever felt like your season passed you by, this conversation will remind you that purpose has its own timeline.
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