Podcasts about finishing well

Spain wins the World Cup over Argentina in extra time — one goal over eight games of tournament play — and Brian From gives it its due before moving on to what's actually on his heart this Monday. He opens with a moment from Sunday morning worship at Compass Church's Hinsdale campus that stopped him cold: singing "Holy, Holy, Holy" in the middle of a set of newer songs, and the way that declaration of God's transcendence and otherness still cuts through everything else. From there, a reflection on three weeks of preaching and the particular pressure of standing behind a pulpit: it becomes very difficult to preach sermons you're ignoring in your own life. Brian shares his message on finishing well, drawn from Paul's words in 2 Timothy 4 — I have fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith — and applies it to the decisions we make today that shape who we'll be at the end. A practical, balanced piece on why people leave churches, why they shouldn't, and how to do it well if the time truly comes — including a direct challenge to have the difficult conversation with your pastor before you go. And a closing piece on theoretical Christian living: the evangelical allergy to the practical, the habit of burying every application in so many caveats it changes no one's life, and the call to a faith that doesn't just stay in the armchair but moves from the pew to the pavement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Closing the series, Dave walks us through Paul's final greetings to show that God carries us to the end through two gifts — faithful friends within the church and, above all, a faithful God who never abandons His people.

Turning 65 opens the door to Medicare—but it also introduces a maze of choices that can have lasting financial and healthcare consequences. In this episode of Finishing Well, certified financial planner Hans Scheil and co-host Robbie Dilmore break down the critical decisions you'll face when enrolling in Medicare. Should you delay enrollment? What's the difference between Original Medicare with a supplement and a Medicare Advantage plan? How do provider networks, prior authorizations, premiums, and out-of-pocket costs affect your future care? Hans shares decades of experience helping retirees make informed Medicare decisions, explaining why the lowest upfront cost isn't always the best long-term value. Through real-life examples and practical guidance, you'll learn how to avoid common pitfalls and choose a path that fits your healthcare needs, financial goals, and peace of mind. Rooted in biblical wisdom and practical financial planning, this episode will help you approach one of retirement's biggest decisions with confidence instead of confusion. "Visit cardinalguide.com to access free retirement resources, browse our complete library of episodes, and connect with the Finishing Well ministry. Together, we're helping people honor God by finishing well."

Back in the studio with guest, Bill Yeargin, Pastor Dan Burrell and Bill taps into one of the most important topics of how to navigate life and finish well with the Lord's stamp of approval. 

The world celebrates strength, success, and youth, but Proverbs reminds us that God measures greatness differently. Physical ability has its place, and youthful energy is a gift, yet neither is enough to sustain a life of lasting significance. True strength is anchored in godly character, leadership is preserved through mercy and truth, and a life well lived is crowned with the wisdom that comes from walking faithfully with the Lord through the years. Proverbs 20:28-30 paints a picture of a life that begins with vigor, matures through integrity, and finishes with honor—a reminder that God is not merely interested in how fast we begin the race, but in how faithfully we finish it.

As believers, we are called to Finish Well, and with God's help, we can.   Preached on July 12, 2026

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Preaching through Paul's final charge to Timothy, Tono shows us that ministry flows not from performance but from belonging to Christ, is carried out before Jesus as our judge, is fulfilled through preaching the word and persevering faithfully, and ends not in a crown but in Christ himself.

Make Dollars Make SenseEver wondered what interest, APY, or compound interest actually mean? In this episode of Make Dollars Make Sense, Trudi Kayser and Jenn Stone simplify these financial terms so you can better understand how your money grows and how to make smarter savings decisions.

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Estate planning is about far more than deciding who gets what when you're gone—it's about protecting the people you love and ensuring your wishes are carried out with clarity and purpose. In this episode of Finishing Well, Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Robby Dilmore continue the Financial Plan Series by exploring the essential role estate planning plays in a complete retirement strategy. Hans and Robby discuss the unique challenges families face when planning for the future, including blended family dynamics, caring for a surviving spouse, beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, trusts, wills, and healthcare directives. You'll learn why estate planning is not just about passing on assets, but about creating a thoughtful plan that protects loved ones, minimizes confusion, and provides peace of mind. Whether your goal is to leave a legacy, support your family, give to charity, or simply ensure your affairs are in order, this episode offers practical guidance to help you make informed decisions and finish well.

For four books of the Bible now (Exodus-Deuteronomy), we have journeyed from a bushel basket in Goshen to the royal palace in Egypt, from the desert of Midian to the wilderness of the Arabah, from the top of Mt. Sinai to the top of Mt. Nebo, following every step of the way one central figure: Moses. But this Sunday as we conclude the book of Deuteronomy, Moses's story comes to a close. As we have learned from his words and example these past 134 chapters now, so too in these final two chapters do we learn from Moses how to “finish well” the race of faith that God has set before each of us. Join us for this sermon for the grand finale of Deuteronomy (and the Torah!)!

Show NotesLearn More about The Emerging Leaders LabGlenn Packiam's The Resilient PastorMark Buchanan's What is Left of The NightGive to our $30,000 Match CampaignThe Pastorate ConferenceThe Pastorate's City MeetupsThe Pastorate Pastors RetreatEpisode NotesThis summer, we're taking you inside the two pastoral formation cohorts at the heart of The Pastorate: the Emerging Leaders Lab and the Lead Pastor Fellowship. Over four episodes, we're sharing the best teaching from this past year's Lab and Fellowship and sitting down with participants from both programs to hear what an intentional season of formation actually does in the life of a pastor. This is the first episode of our four part series, replaying some of the best moments from last year's Emerging Leaders Lab. The Emerging Leaders Lab just wrapped up its third year and kicked off its fourth year. In the 2025-2026 cohort, 24 pastors gathered monthly on Zoom to sit under the teaching of a remarkable lineup of guest teachers, and to do the thing you rarely get to do with someone you've only read or listened to: ask their questions, out loud and in real time. Each guest came to teach around one of the eight formation areas that shape the Lab, covering everything from calling and community to character and craft. In this episode, our team pulled together the moments the cohort named as most impactful.In this episode you'll hear from: Glenn Packiam on why pastors need a constellation of relationships and the diverse voices every pastor needs around them: rulers, peers, sages, healers, and friends.Carey Nieuwhof on burning out in the middle of a decade of explosive growth, finding your line, and how this generation of pastors can finish differently.Helen Burns on why balance is a misaligned goal, what to anchor to instead, and the confession she keeps hearing from pastors: my soul is so tired.Jason Ballard on the difference between the friends you play with and the deep friends who know your shadow side, say the hard thing, and have to be pursued on purpose.Lance Odegard on why you can't know your calling until you know your design, blind spots and the true self, and the game-changing leadership question: how do you experience me?Mark Buchanan on the difference between who you're called to be and what you're called to do, and why the calling on your life can't be revoked.With thanks to the many other voices who contributed to the Lab this past year, including Darrell Johnson, Chris Price, Mark Peters, Milissa Ewing, and Preston Pouteaux.Partners Would you consider giving to our summer match campaign? Every donation in June will be matched by a generous donor up to $30,000.If you are seeking ways to guide your congregation into the next step of their faith journey, we welcome you to explore the Canadian Bible Society's Ministry Toolkit. The Ministry Toolkit is designed to help your church or ministry deliver online or in-person Bible-based programs for the special audiences you may serve.

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In a world that pulls us toward our own desires and quick comfort, the Christian life is more like a long race than a sprint. In this final message of In a World Like This, Pastor Andy looks at 2 Timothy 4 to explore what it means to start well, endure well, and finish well, wherever you find yourself in the journey.

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What does it take to create a retirement income plan that lasts a lifetime? In this episode of Finishing Well, Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Robby Dilmore continue the Financial Plan Series by exploring how retirees can build a reliable income stream that supports both their needs and their dreams. Hans explains the importance of planning from the ground up—starting with essential living expenses, adding lifestyle goals, and then creating a strategy designed to provide dependable income throughout retirement. Learn how Social Security, annuities, investments, tax planning, and estate considerations all work together to form a comprehensive retirement income plan. Drawing inspiration from the biblical account of Elijah and the widow, this conversation highlights the value of faith over fear when making financial decisions. Whether you're approaching retirement or already retired, this episode offers practical insights to help you gain confidence that your income can keep pace with life's challenges and opportunities.

Life can sometimes feel hard. Faith can feel costly. And quitting can seem like the easiest option. In The Good Fight, we walk through the book of 2 Timothy to learn how to stay strong when life gets difficult, stand firm in what we believe, and keep going when we feel like giving up. This series will encourage you to live with courage, hold onto what matters most, and develop a faith that remains strong no matter what you face.NEXT STEPS- Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://atmosphere.church/new-to-faith•JOIN A LIFE GROUP- Find the community you've been looking for. Discover the prayer warriors waiting to stand with you. If you're interested in joining or starting a Life Group, visit https://atmosphere.church/life-groups•ABOUT ATMOSPHERE.CHURCH- Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Atmosphere.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us in-person at our location in Thousand Oaks, California or globally online at https://atmosphere.church/watch•For the best experience connecting with us, download the Atmosphere.Church app at https://qrco.de/atmosphere-ca

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Before enjoying retirement, it's important to understand one of the largest assets many retirees own—their IRA and 401(k) accounts. In this episode of Finishing Well, Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Robby Dilmore continue the Financial Plan Series by exploring how retirement savings fit into a comprehensive retirement strategy. Hans and co-host Robbie Dilmore discuss the critical decisions retirees face regarding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), and Roth conversions. Using a real-life planning example, they explain how taxes, Medicare premiums, charitable giving, and legacy goals can all be impacted by the choices made with retirement accounts. Whether you're approaching retirement, already taking distributions, or looking for ways to leave a tax-efficient inheritance for your loved ones, this episode provides valuable insights to help you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Tune in to learn how strategic planning today can help you maximize your retirement income, reduce taxes, support the causes you care about, and finish well.

Send us Fan MailREPLAY OF THE FIRST FWM PODCASTIn this episode of the Finishing Well Podcast, Dr. Hal Habecker and Dr. Randy Hess revisit the very first episode of the show, originally recorded in December 2020. The episode opens with Dr. Habecker expressing his deep desire for older generations—parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents—to be active encouragers and mentors to younger generations. He emphasizes the importance of older adults pouring their wisdom, experiences, and love into their families and communities, highlighting the biblical value placed on elders.The hosts discuss the mission of Finishing Well Ministries, which is to inspire and equip believers of all ages, especially those in their later years, to live purposefully and finish their lives well in service to God. Dr. Habecker shares his personal journey from pastoring at Dallas Bible Church to founding the ministry, motivated by a passion to counter cultural and even church-based tendencies to marginalize older adults. He points out that, contrary to societal views that equate retirement with the end of productivity, Scripture consistently affirms the ongoing value and purpose of older people.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Habecker and Dr. Hess reflect on biblical examples of impactful aging, such as Moses, Joshua, and the apostle John, who accomplished significant work in their later years. They reference key scriptures like Ephesians 2:10 and Psalm 90:12, underscoring that God's purpose for each person does not diminish with age. Instead, the wisdom and experiences accumulated over a lifetime are meant to be shared, especially with younger generations, to build up the church and community.Dr. Hess shares his initial intrigue and eventual conviction about the ministry's vision, noting that many seniors wrestle with questions of purpose after retirement. He observes that while society often promotes leisure and self-indulgence as the goals of aging, true fulfillment comes from discovering and living out God's ongoing calling. The hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider how they can continue to serve, mentor, and make a difference, regardless of age.The episode concludes with a call to action for older adults to embrace their God-given roles as encouragers and mentors, and for all listeners to pursue a life of purpose and impact. The hosts invite feedback and continued engagement with the podcast, reinforcing the message that the later years can be the most fruitful and meaningful season of life when lived in alignment with God's purposes.Support the show"Finishing Well Ministries aims to encourage and inspire aging Christians to understand and embrace God's calling in their later years, equipping them to actively pursue and fulfill His calling. FWM provides materials, events, and other on-line resources that provide shared insights focused on finishing our lives well. We also recruit and train volunteers who lead and encourage small groups around the world to fulfill God's mission for them in these critically important years." - Hal HabeckerWebsite: www.finishingwellministries.orgEmail us: Hal@finishingwellministries.orgFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finishingwellministriesSupport Our Ministry: https://www.finishingwellministries.org/donateAre there biblical principles to help us understand how to finish well?Explore the Seven Essentials for Finishing Well. Learn more.Thanks for listening as we all strive to live and finish life well!

What does it take to finish well? In this encouraging message, we discover that while starting is often easy, staying faithful through the difficult middle is where perseverance is truly tested. When discouragement, doubt, and exhaustion tempt us to quit, God calls us to keep moving forward with patient endurance.Drawing from the book of Hebrews, this sermon reminds us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the One who finished His race perfectly. If you're feeling weary or tempted to give up, this message will encourage you to keep running and trust God to help you finish strong.

What happens when an unexpected health event threatens to derail years of careful retirement planning? In this episode of Finishing Well, Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and co-host Robby Dilmore explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—components of a successful retirement strategy: long-term care insurance. Drawing from both personal experience and financial planning expertise, Robby shares how a serious automobile accident highlighted the critical need for having resources available when you can no longer care for yourself or a loved one. Hans then walks listeners through the real-life financial planning case of Tom and Susan, a retired couple preparing for the next phase of life and evaluating how long-term care coverage fits into their overall retirement plan. You'll learn: Why long-term care can quickly unravel an otherwise solid retirement strategy How long-term care decisions affect spouses, children, and future generations The advantages of tax-free long-term care benefits Strategies for using IRA assets to fund long-term care protection How hybrid life insurance and long-term care policies work The growing importance of home health care benefits Ways to protect retirement assets while maintaining flexibility and legacy goals Whether you're approaching retirement or helping aging parents navigate care decisions, this episode provides practical insights into creating a financial plan that protects both your assets and your family. Tune in to discover how planning ahead today can provide peace of mind for tomorrow.

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Turning 65 opens a new season of life—and with it comes some of the most important financial and healthcare decisions you'll ever make. In this episode of Finishing Well, Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and co-host Robbie Dilmore continue their Financial Plan Series by exploring Medicare, IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount), and how these choices fit into a comprehensive retirement strategy. Hans walks through the key Medicare decisions every retiree faces, including the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, the importance of Medicare Supplement coverage, and why your initial enrollment period can create opportunities that may never come again. Using the real-life financial planning case of Tom and Susan, listeners will learn how Medicare decisions affect healthcare costs, retirement income planning, tax strategies, and long-term financial security. The discussion also covers Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, common enrollment mistakes, and strategies for managing or potentially reducing costly IRMAA surcharges. Through personal experiences and practical examples, Hans and Robbie highlight how choosing the right Medicare coverage can protect both your health and your retirement savings. Whether you're approaching age 65, already enrolled in Medicare, or helping a loved one navigate retirement healthcare decisions, this episode provides valuable insights to help you make informed choices and avoid costly mistakes. Topics Covered: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Medicare Supplement (Plan G) coverage Open enrollment opportunities and deadlines Medicare Part D prescription drug plans Understanding IRMAA and Medicare premiums Healthcare planning as part of a complete retirement strategy Real-world retirement planning case study Learn how thoughtful Medicare planning can help you finish well in retirement.

The Christian life isn't easy, and everyone who wants to follow Jesus must count the cost. Finishing well and enduring to the end should be the goal of every believer who longs to hear Jesus say these words to us, "Well done, good and faithful servant."Show notes:If you are a pastor, evangelist, missionary, or like-minded believer seeking fellowship, accountability, encouragement, and possible ministry credentials, consider joining us at CMFI.Great teaching from New Testament Pentecostal Church, Ballynahinch, N. Ireland, on their YouTube channel, featuring various biblically sound speakers.Text us for prayer, comments, or ministry questions.Connect with us at:   concerningthetimes.com

Send me a Text Message!This episode is going to hit on a few of my favorite themes, calling, travailing prayer, revival, finishing well, and God's desire to do a new thing. You know I have found over and over again, that it's difficult, to finish well, if we aren't willing to lean into new things. And it's almost impossible to lean into new things, without being done with the old things. So my question is, "Are we done with the old things?" As a church are we done with the old things? I long to see the church shine bright like a city on a hill. I long for us to be known as the hands and heart of Christ. I still believe that the church that Jesus is building is the hope of the world. I want to be part of that church and I'm praying for that church to be done with old things. Do you know what the Bible calls being done with old things? It's called repentance. That's where we will end this episode, with a call to repentance. 

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Finishing Well  1) I Have Fought The  Good Fight  2) I Have Finished The  Race  3) I Have Kept The Faith  4) The Future : A Crown  Awaits Me  “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have […]

Finishing Well Requires Faithfulness | Kingdom Come vol 3 Week 7 May 31, 2026 Message by Jordan Raybon [Riverdale Associate Campus Minister]   Scripture References & Sermon Points 1 Samuel 30-31 • The Faithful King • The Failed King • The Flawless King    

Finishing Well Requires Faithfulness | Kingdom Come Vol 3 Week 8 May 31, 2026 Message by Ryan Garrett [Stewarts Creek Campus Associate Minister]   Scripture References & Sermon Points 1 Samuel 31   • The Faithful King • The Failed King • The Flawless King  

Send me a Text Message!In this episode we will ponder what it takes to finish well. That's one of the themes that I take with me from the first half of Nehemiah into the second half. John Ortberg writes, "The capacity to finish well is what the New Testament writers called endurance or perseverance....any truly meaningful human accomplishment  will require perseverance. Bobby Clinton defined finishing well as coming to the end of my life being more in love with Jesus than I was in the beginning; having a sense of the unique contribution that God has desired to work through me, and not flaming out through moral sin.None of that happens without perseverance. Finishing well requires a series of breakthroughs that only come with hopeful expectancy. What is the next step you need to take on the journey of finishing well? 

You have more knowledge than you've ever had, and somehow you're more tired. More guarded. More prone to walk into a room and see everything wrong with it before you see anything right. You used to believe things would get better. Now you believe you've simply seen enough to know they probably won't. You call it wisdom. But it might be something else entirely.   Carey Nieuwhof joins me for a conversation I've been looking forward to for years, and he opens up in a way I did not expect. At 61, in the wake of 29 simultaneous external stressors, a rare blood disorder that nearly took his life, aging parents, the death of a father-in-law, and the loss of the physical sanctuary that had been his refuge, Carey is navigating what grief actually looks like for a leader who spent two decades not grieving anything. The phrase that has stayed with me since this conversation is one his mentor gave him 25 years ago: ministry is a series of ungrieved losses. We cover what that means in practice, why cynicism is not a character flaw but a predictable outcome of accumulated knowledge without adequate grief, how the shift from fluid to crystallized intelligence changes what leadership should ask of you in your 40s and beyond, and what Carey and his wife Toni are actually doing, not just saying, to finish well. There is something here that will not comfort you the way you're hoping to be comforted. Carey is too honest for that, and this episode is too important for that. If you have been running at a pace that leaves no room to feel your losses, this conversation is going to cost you something. Sit with it. Let it do its work. Guest Bio Carey Nieuwhof is a former attorney and pastor who leads one of the most listened-to leadership podcasts in the Christian space, with more than 800 episodes and over 36 million downloads. He is the author of several books, including the bestselling At Your Best, and the founder of the Art of Leadership Academy, a growing community of more than 20,000 leaders. He spent over a decade as a lead pastor north of Toronto before stepping away to focus on helping leaders at scale. He has studied burnout, cynicism, moral failure, and the patterns that separate leaders who finish well from those who don't. He brings to this conversation more than two decades of pattern recognition built at the intersection of personal suffering and serious study. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Send us Fan MailThe Podcast for today is one Vicki and I recorded August 14, 2023. The topic is our “Identity.” It is our most listened to podcast of the 178 we're recorded. I think it is still one of the most critical issues of life and of our advancing years. Who are we? What does our identity of being “in Christ” mean in terms growing older? What is life “in Christ” all about? Here it is again, just as we recorded it then. I hope you'll enjoy it again.Pressing on for all that God has for us “in Christ.”HalWe exist to call a generation of retiring boomers and aging believers to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus and the glory of God. -------Hal's wife, Vicki, shares her heart about the importance of “Identity” in all of life, and particularly, in the aging years. Perhaps nothing is as important in life than knowing who God created us to be and to see ourselves as He sees us through the life and death of His Son, Jesus. Satan attempts to pull us away from that incredible truth by tempting us to see our value through what we do. Vicki speaks out of her own heart to women, but the truth of her heart speaks to men as well. Let's press deeper into our identity in Christ and stay focused on His purposes as we grow older.Support the show"Finishing Well Ministries aims to encourage and inspire aging Christians to understand and embrace God's calling in their later years, equipping them to actively pursue and fulfill His calling. FWM provides materials, events, and other on-line resources that provide shared insights focused on finishing our lives well. We also recruit and train volunteers who lead and encourage small groups around the world to fulfill God's mission for them in these critically important years." - Hal HabeckerWebsite: www.finishingwellministries.orgEmail us: Hal@finishingwellministries.orgFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finishingwellministriesSupport Our Ministry: https://www.finishingwellministries.org/donateAre there biblical principles to help us understand how to finish well?Explore the Seven Essentials for Finishing Well. Learn more.Thanks for listening as we all strive to live and finish life well!

In the final message of Passing the Faith to the Next Generation, Pastor Dave Hentschel closes 2 Timothy by looking at Paul's final words and the call to finish well. From a Roman prison cell, Paul reflects on his life as an offering, his race as completed, his faith as kept, and his hope as fixed on the crown of righteousness. This message challenges us to live for eternal reward, continue ministry to the end, trust Christ when people fail us, and pass the faith forward with courage and endurance. Finish well by giving your life fully to Christ and faithfully handing the gospel to the next generation.

Finishing Well Requires Faithfulness | Kingdom Come Vol 3 Week 7 May 24, 2026 Message by Jordan Raybon [Riverdale Associate Campus Minister] Scripture References & Sermon Points 1 Samuel 30-31   The Faithful King The Failed King The Flawless King  

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Strong teams don't happen by accident, they're built with intention, wisdom, and a long-term vision. In this insightful episode, seasoned leader and coach Robin Fuller draws from over two decades of experience in pregnancy help ministry to share practical strategies for hiring the right people, preparing for leadership transitions, and preventing burnout among staff and volunteers. Whether you're leading a growing center or planning for the future, this conversation will equip you to cultivate a healthy, sustainable team that serves with excellence and finishes well. Connect with Robin: Email: coachrobinfuller@gmail.com Website: https://robinfuller.coach Succession Planning Webinar: https://www.heartbeatservices.org/finish-well Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Mark tackles one of the most avoided conversations in the Christian life: how do we approach health, medical care, and dying in a way that reflects a biblical worldview? With honesty and care, he challenges listeners to stop prolonging death and start pursuing a life of flourishing, all the way to the end.Episode Highlights00:27 — Introducing the topic: end-of-life health and the final decades of life 01:46 — The technology that prolongs death, not life — and why Christians need to think carefully about it 04:43 — Three principles for approaching end-of-life health as a Christian 05:20 — Principle 1: Stay healthy now — the four pillars of preventable disease 08:19 — The fifth pillar: social connection and why it matters more than most realize 10:25 — Principle 2: Doctor by decade — why your 40s approach shouldn't look like your 80s approach 12:52 — The shortage of geriatric doctors in America and what it means for you 14:31 — A personal story: Mark's dad, congestive heart failure, and asking hard questions about treatment 17:00 — Principle 3: Terminal illness, hospice, and palliative care — quality of life over length of life 19:20 — What hospice care actually is (and isn't) — and why Christians shouldn't fear it 21:33 — A firm word on euthanasia: the difference between dying well and ending life 22:19 — Closing call: have honest conversations with your family, your doctor, and your friendsResourcesCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineHow to Make Disease Disappear by Rangan Chatterjee — practical framework for preventable diseaseOutlive by Peter Attia — a deeper dive into longevity and healthspanAsk Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Make Dollars Make SenseMoney struggles are not always about numbers. Sometimes they come from the beliefs, guilt, shame, and survival patterns we have carried for years without even realizing it.​​In this episode of Make Dollars Make Sense, Trudi Kayser and Jenn Stone get real about how identity and past experiences shape the way we handle money every day.​​The conversation dives into financial shame, avoiding bank accounts, comparison on social media, and the stories we tell ourselves like “I'm just bad with money.” The ladies also share how support, honesty, and small mindset shifts can completely change your relationship with money and help you move forward with confidence. ✨​​If money has ever made you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or not good enough… this episode will remind you that you are not alone. ❤️​​Small mindset shifts can create massive financial change.

Mark tackles one of the most practical (and often avoided) topics in the Christian life: what does faithful stewardship look like in the final season of life? Drawing from Scripture and real conversations with retirees, Mark offers biblical principles and concrete wisdom for navigating end-of-life finances, inheritance, and Kingdom generosity.Episode Highlights00:27 — Introducing the topic: end-of-life finances, inheritance, and kingdom-centered giving 01:00 — Two North Stars: all money belongs to God; leaving a legacy has biblical priority 02:33 — Why most people want to be generous but struggle with the mechanism 03:31 — Four financial buckets retirees commonly fall into 07:50 — The Macedonian and Corinthian principles: everyone gives something, but not the same something 09:36 — Applying biblical proportionality to each financial scenario 14:31 — The $85 trillion baby boomer wealth transfer — and why Christians can't be absent 16:04 — End-of-life medical expenses: what the numbers actually look like 17:04 — "We are taking longer to die" — why Christians should pursue flourishing living, not slow dying 21:33 — Three options for covering long-term care costs 24:19 — Inheritance principles: it's not only monetary, and money amplifies character 27:48 — Treating the church as "another child" and giving in strategic stages 30:19 — Kingdom generosity: capping personal spending and investing the rest for God's purposes 35:22 — Final word: seek first the Kingdom, trust God's provision, open your handsResourcesCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineAsk Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Tony Lasavath talks about finishing well in SE Asia and returning to multiply disciples and churches in the United States.