Life After 40: Philip Blackett on Faith, Fatherhood, Purpose & Thriving Through Midlife

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Living Boldly with Purpose, Dr. Brian Earnold sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, author, and Life After 40 founder Philip Blackett for an inspiring conversation about faith, fatherhood, resilience, identity, and finding purpose during life's most challenging seasons.Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Philip shares his incredible journey from being placed in special education as a child to becoming valedictorian, earning a full scholarship to UNC Chapel Hill, working on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs, graduating from Harvard Business School, completing seminary training, and ultimately discovering a deeper calling through personal adversity.Together, Dr. B and Philip explore what it means to navigate midlife with intention, overcome setbacks, strengthen marriages, lead families with faith, and create a life of impact that extends beyond personal success.🔥 In this episode, you'll learn: How Philip overcame early educational challenges  The powerful influence of grandparents and faith  Why identity should never be tied to achievements alone  Lessons from Harvard, Wall Street, entrepreneurship, and ministry  How bankruptcy, setbacks, and failure can become catalysts for growth  Why fatherhood and marriage require intentional leadership  The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people  How to overcome comparison in the social media age  Why service is essential to living a meaningful life  How to thrive—not just survive—after 40 This conversation is a reminder that your greatest challenges often prepare you for your greatest purpose, and that the second half of life can become your most impactful chapter yet.🌐 Connect with Philip Blackett:🔹 Life After 40: https://lifeafter40.com 🔹 Website: https://philipblackett.com🎙 Follow me for more podcasting tips and exclusive offers:📸 Instagram: @drbrianearnold 📘 Facebook: @brianearnold 🎥 YouTube: @brianearnold1 💼 LinkedIn: Brian Earnold 🐦 X (Twitter): @DrBearnold 🎵 TikTok: @brianearnold1 📚 Read my books: brianearnold.com/booksWant to be the next story featured on our podcast? or speak at one of our monthly events?Book a session here 👉 www.BookWithBrian.usRegister at our monthly virtual conferences 👉 becomingthroughaction.liveSupport the showhttp://thepodcastchallenge.com