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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 25 MIN

Purpose in Pain: Sue's Story of Faith Through Stage 4 Cancer

from Retire Repurposed · host Ben Taatjes & Jerrid Sebesta

In this deeply moving special episode, Ben Taatjes welcomes longtime client Sue, who happened to be in the office on recording day, a divine appointment following last week's conversation about listening through pain. Sue, who is courageously battling stage 4 colon cancer, shares her raw and unfiltered journey of discovering greater purpose while facing her greatest trial. Through an honest conversation about daily life with chemotherapy, Sue reveals the mindset, faith, and sense of purpose that keep her moving forward. This powerful testimony demonstrates what it looks like to lean into pain, listen to God's voice in suffering, and find meaning even in the darkest valleys. Sue's story will challenge and inspire anyone facing their own struggles in retirement or beyond.

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