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Jan 2, 2026 25 min

Surrender and Realignment: Opening Space for God's Next Step

from Retire Repurposed Hosted by Ben Taatjes & Jerrid Sebesta

In this powerful first episode of 2026, Ben Taatjes explores his defining word from last year, surrender, and its crucial importance for retirees. Discover how surrender isn't about giving up or becoming passive, but about realignment with God's purpose. While realignment asks 'What's off?' surrender answers 'What am I clinging to?' Learn why surrender creates space for intentional living, brings more clarity (not less), deeper peace (not passivity), and better decisions (not fewer). Ben addresses why surrender feels especially difficult for retirees who already feel they've lost control, particularly around their finances, and reveals how releasing your grip actually opens you up for more action and greater impact in retirement.

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Retire With Purpose - The Retirement Podcast Casey Weade Whether you are in retirement or have yet to make the transition, The Retire With Purpose podcast is a show designed to help you maximize your financial confidence and elevate your fulfillment in this chapter of life. Each week Casey Weade, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, discusses thoughts and ideas with some of today's foremost names in finance and retirement, as well as trending topics that could impact your bottom line. These strategies can help you make better financial decisions so you can live the lifestyle you've always imagined and deserve. Investment Advisory Services may be offered through Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Working with Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, cannot guarantee investment success or that specific financial goals will be achieved. For more information on professional designations, visit finra.org/investors/professional-designations.©2026 HOWARD BAILEY FINANCIAL, INC. Your Expat Expert's Podcast Tiffanie Kendrick As you prepare to take this journey to study, work, volunteer, or retire abroad, subscribe to The Your Expat Expert podcast to minimize the ‘Nobody told me or I didn’t know moments’. Now let’s begin a smoother transition. Today’s Show: Welcome to The Your Expat Expert Podcast Your Expat Expert Podcast provides expatriate services to individuals and companies moving abroad in an educational environment with an informative voice helping you feel confident and more importantly, prepared. Want to share your International experience? Feel free to contact us at [email protected] subject line Podcast.

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