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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 25 MIN

Identity Before Retirement: Who Were You Created to Be?

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In this episode, Ben Taatjes explores the foundational question every retiree must answer before stepping into their next chapter: Who were you created to be? Drawing from C.S. Lewis's insight on the longings of our hearts, Ben reveals why misplaced identity before retirement becomes amplified afterward. Discover the core truths about your identity - that you're made in God's image, created to serve others, and called to give because God is a giver. Learn why the goal of life isn't accumulating the most money possible, but strategically giving it away in alignment with your true identity. Ben challenges the notion that retirement is a finish line and reveals the powerful truth: identity doesn't come from retirement, but identity gives retirement its meaning.

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