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Forward From 50 podcast — 170 episodes

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Adam Nemer advocates for reducing mental health stigma in Episode 172

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In Episode 171, Steve Moore finds purpose in music, encouraging others

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Sue Donaldson finds meaning in hospitality on Episode 170

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Aaron Hunt moved from corporate engineer to honored kayak fisherman

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Jim Boad found purpose helping people recover from addiction in Episode 168

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In Episode 167, Jake Borchardt describes his life-altering adventure during COVID

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In Episode 166, Jim Bartleman starts a new life after injury

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Kirsten Samuel talks about betrayal recovery and addiction in Episode 165

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Evan Sanchez loves coaching young adults in Episode 164

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Randall Kemp explains how collecting music gives him joy in Episode 163

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Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery helps people heal from the inside out

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Suzy Mighell explains why she is empty nest blessed in Episode 161

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Cliff Ravenscraft urges people over 50 to discover their zone of genius

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Angela Burk helps women navigate midlife in Episode 159

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Kate Schaefers outlines her goal for The Midlife Academy in Episode 158

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In Episode 157, Jim Hinckley describes his passion for travel, storytelling

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In Episode 156, Adam Landrum says you don’t need a complete restart to find meaning

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In Episode 155, helping people with end-of-life planning gives Rebecca Kanable purpose

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Randi Crawford explains how coaching young women gives her purpose in Episode 154

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Riana Malia talks about breaking long-standing negative patterns in Episode 153

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In Episode 152, Tim Christophersen helps people restore the environment

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Greg Peck describes rebuilding his life following his wife’s dementia in Episode 151

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In Episode 150, Melissa McLaughlin shares how illness closed one door, but opened another

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In Episode 149, Sue Willoughby explains how using horses rebuilds confidence

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In Episode 148, Kimberly Haar talks about overcoming major trauma

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In Episode 147, Jessica Stone explains her passion for helping hopeless people

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Peter Behn explains how older people make great coaches in Episode 146

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David Cravit and Larry Wolf promote SuperAging in Episode 145

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Elizabeth Parsons helps achievers prepare for retirement in Episode 144

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In Episode 143, Kevin Kolbe explains how YouTube gives seasoned citizens an avenue for expression

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In Episode 142, Dan Metcalfe explains how he discovered superhuman abilities to heal from paralysis

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In Episode 141, Jackie Lapin turns her passion for history, photography and storytelling into The Historic Traveler

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Allison McCune Davis explains how to enjoy more energy, vitality with natural health in Episode 140

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In Episode 139, Barbara Alpher explains how she started RVing at 72 and now works as a health coach

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Space engineer Frank Shirvinski creates faith-based material in Episode 138

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In Episode 137, Satori Shakoor says healing comes through storytelling

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Princella Seymour describes her passion for eldercare in Episode 136

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Susan Powers tells why she became a coach and author in Episode 135

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In Episode 134, Becky Bongiovanni describes her passion for elder care

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Michael Jones shares his secrets to career pivoting in Episode 133

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Don Cote describes his Successful Seniors platform on Episode 132

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Daniel Rg Crandall describes the power of storytelling in Episode 131

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In Episode 130, Tami Anne Strochak explains how to live life with vitality

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Bernadette Catalana’s passion is for strengthening mother-daughter relationships on Episode 129

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Susan Nefzger helps others attain self-discovery in Episode 128

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In Episode 127, John Stange helps people share their wisdom online

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In Episode 126, Colin Yearwood describes his passion for helping people succeed in sales

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In Episode 125, C. Vicki Gold helps people age safely, wisely and well

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In Episode 124, Jacqueline Leonard explains how helping others opened doors to a new meaningful life

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Leslie Wyatt writes romance novels about people in their 60s

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Mark Cundiff encourages people facing challenges to see what’s possible in Episode 122

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In Episode 121, Alicia Michelle describes helping Christian women to navigate hectic lives

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In Episode 120, Tom Smith explains how he shifted from being a skeptic to seeing his life as having purpose

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Dr. Torkil Færø explains how using wearable devices can improve health, extend life on Episode 119

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Dawn Fleming talks about midlife retirement overseas in Episode 118

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Amy Goober and Gwen Bordon celebrate mother-daughter relationships on Episode 117

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Greg Burris explains how his Give 5 program connects seasoned citizens to nonprofits in Episode 116

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On Episode 115, Angie Clayton uses storytelling to convey how people have a specific purpose

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Kate Battistelli talks about surviving the empty nest in Episode 114

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Annemarie Deutschmann talks about contending with dementia, engaging in aquaponics in Episode 113

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Linda Sasser is passionate about brain health in Episode 112

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In Episode 111, Ray Haas continues to disciple others well into his 70s

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In Episode 110, Mike Tobey explains his mission to promote heaven

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In Episode 109, Steve Suprenant redefines concept of retirement

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In Episode 108, Bill Hennessy explains why your most meaningful years are yet to come

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In Episode 107, Jim Cermak shares his passion for trade shows

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In Episode 106, Mike Broderick remains connected to aviation

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In Episode 105, Rita Lussier describes navigating empty nest challenges

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In Episode 104, Julia Park Tracey proves creativity doesn’t expire

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In our Podcasthon 2025 episode, Tammie Webb explains her passion for helping foster kids to thrive

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Claudia Long’s purpose shifts from lawyer to writer in Episode 102

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Steve Woodruff describes how to be more memorable in Episode 101

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Vincent Pugliese describes having a life of purpose, meaning and connection in Episode 100

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In Episode 099, Karen Nelson talks about her passion for helping writers

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In Episode 98, author Gail Lukasik reveals a life-changing family secret

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Andrew Matthews explains what makes people happy in Episode 97

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In Episode 096, Dr. Jordan Grumet describes Big P vs Little P purpose

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Margie Zable Fisher describes creating a new life after 50 in Episode 95

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Leonard Cochran describes his passion for relational leadership and helping others in Episode 094

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Glenda Goodrich describes wilderness questing, SoulCollage in Episode 093

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Episode 092,James Gregory explains how he remains creative at age 75

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In Episode 091, Michelle Croyle talks about mental health for women

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Hugh Plappert shows how faith plus technology impacted his career and retirement in Episode 090

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In Episode 089, Mary Jo Thayer explains why being a writer and mentoring is important to her

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In Episode 088, Marc Joseph explains what prompted him to start the babyboomer.org website

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Jason Dennen describes how a near-death skydiving experience changed his life in Episode 087

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In Episode 086, Amy Daughters explains why writing books, letters impacted her life

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Robert Ruesch shares his story of helping his daughter overcome addiction in Episode 085

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In Episode 084, Jeffrey Barnes describes a resilient life and his admiration of Walt Disney

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In Episode 083, Mary Baskin talks about starting Vagabond Travel

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In Episode 082, Wendy Melrose talks about overcoming doubt to write

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Tepe Hamilton talks about taking up motorcycling at 57 on Episode 081

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In Episode 080, Michelle Shores describes writing a book, buying a campground in her 50s

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Laura Venecia Rodriguez describes simple, easy yoga in Episode 079

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Musician Gail Taylor explains how addiction forced her to re-prioritize her life in Episode 078

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Financial coach Joel Bromley offers legacy advice on Episode 077

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As the ‘mom next door,’ Pam Fields gives hope, inspiration to mothers in Episode 076

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In Episode 075, author DC Frost describes her passion for mysteries

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Colleen Law design Lego homes and prepare dissertations in Episode 074

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Angelia Hayes talks about boldly living in God’s image in Episode 073

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Gwen Rutz shifted from pastor to business owner in Episode 072

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Jacquelyn and Jerry Clement create, teach and inspire in Episode 071

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Linda Ambrus Broenniman describes uncovering a life-changing family secret in Episode 070

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Ada Robinson describes being a natural healer, teacher in Episode 069

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Michele Morgan describes inventing, starting a business in Episode 068

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Marty Drapkin describes his love for writing, photography in Episode 067

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Nicole Smith describes her purpose preparing for eldercare in Episode 66

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In Episode 065, Mike Coote talks about coaching, and online humor

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Dave Jenkins describes the life-changing aspect of coaching in Episode 064

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After a government career, Jill Beam describes becoming an entertainer, pageant queen in Episode 063

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Jon Sanders explains how to officiate life celebrations in Episode 062

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Shey Keith describes launching her Walking With The Chosen podcast in Episode 061

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Paul Weigel describes how love for his daughter helped him battle cancer in Episode 060

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Danielle Bernock helps people with childhood trauma in Episode 059

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Dr. Bijoy John outlines strategies for effective sleep in Episode 058

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Wyatt Timmins describes his passion for music & ministry in Episode 057

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Michael Fineman, founder of The Dad Link, reveals his passion for fatherless people in Episode 056

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In Episode 055, Joan Patterson describes growing closer to God through multiple sclerosis

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Dr. Mitchell Clionsky explains how to avoid dementia in Episode 54

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In Episode 053, Angie Clayton describes her ministry of presence

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Pat Mingarelli outlines a passion for nature photography in Episode 052

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In Episode 051, Jeff Crider describes helping people on medical missions

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In Episode 050, Beverly Pimsleur describes her passion for languages

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In Episode 049, Joseph Rorick talks about starting a new life in Kenya

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In Episode 048, Sarah Geringer offers hope for the hard times

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In Episode 047, Joan Turley describes loving people and building them up

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Dawn Marasco describes helping people find peace in Episode 046

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In Episode 045, Ruth Cowles shows how grandparents can have influence

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In Episode 044, Richard Duhaim describes Workamping and writing

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In Episode 043, Jeff Seckendorf describes his goal to set a bicycling endurance record in his 70s

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In Episode 42, Ever Nearer founder, Troy Stoneking, helps people become fully engaged in their Christian faith

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In Episode 041, Allen Lundy explains what led him to be a health coach

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In Episode 040, Mary Crimmins describes shifting from teaching to starting her own company

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In Episode 038, Brenda Haire found fulfillment from obedience to God

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Mike Forrester describes his purpose for coaching men in Episode 037

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In Episode 036, Kelly Mack McCoy describes how he gave up driving trucks to become a writer

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In Episode 035, Susan Salenger explains why patients need to take ownership of their own healthcare

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Former police officer Chris Hoyer describes his desire to prepare the Thin Blue Line in Episode 034

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In Episode 033, Lori Ann King describes the keys to a balanced life

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In Episode 031, Kathy Elkind describes her 1,400-mile trek across Europe along the beautiful GR5 trail

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In Episode 030, Jen Hardy describes how people can feel fabulous over 50

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In Episode 029, Mike and Betty Gill describe the joy of mentoring others

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In Episode 028, Don Gleason explains why passion is needed at work

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Perry Gabbard describes achieving his 40-year dream to hike the Pacific Crest Trail on Episode 27

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In Episode 26, Mike Brennan explains why a daily creative habit is essential

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In Episode 25, David Steen describes his vision for a new American Dream

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Tim Ketchersid: Former pastor finds purpose in making people laugh in Episode 024

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At 57, Chris and Chris Clement move into an RV to start life of adventure in Episode 023

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In Episode 022, Andrea Austin offers hope for the Not Old Army

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Phyllis Jenkins describes her ‘God assignment’ and how it inspires others in Podcast 021

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Episode 020 – Nick Lituanio creates videos to help people over 50 make the most of the rest of their lives

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Episode 019 — Todd Kuckkahn helps people create a wheel of life focusing on 9 key elements

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Episode 018 – Rich Avery shepherds pastors toward enhanced purpose

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Episode 017 – Janet Black uses personal pain from her life to bring comfort to others

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Episode 016 – Gill Bentham describes the joy she found by reawakening her dreams and her heart

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Episode 015 – Steve Rupert finds new love and renewed purpose after 50

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Episode 014 – Faye Bryant helps others by sharing their stories

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Episode 013 – Steve Barkley inspires people to Live Forever Young through martial arts

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Episode 012 – Michelle Weidenbenner seeks to empower 1 million All Mighty Moms

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Episode 011 – When COVID ended his job, Steve Hurwitz learned to fix and inspect RVs instead

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Episode 010 – Eric Pearson finds purpose in substitute teaching

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Episode 009 – Betty Mills explains how she mentors teens

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Episode 008 – Jeanette Finn with Innocent Again

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Episode 007 – John and Kathy Huggins helped people fall in love with RVing

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Episode 006 – Jeff Kramer helps people break the bonds of perfectionism

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Episode 005 – Janine Pettit’s Girl Camper movement gives women confidence

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Episode 004 – Al Hesselbart finds new purpose in his 70s as a country performer

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Episode 003 – Michele Stanford helps people make healthier choices

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Episode 002 – Jim Akers encourages people to have ‘Godfidence’ to pursue their purpose

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Episode 001 – What is the Passionate Purpose podcast about?