Episode 010 – Eric Pearson finds purpose in substitute teaching
Being a substitute teacher for squirrely middle school children can be incredibly challenging. In addition to teaching, Eric also authored several books.
Episode 009 – Betty Mills explains how she mentors teens
When Betty retired in 2016, she kept herself busy by mentoring children and teenagers who expressed an interest in riding and caring for horses themselves. Some of her protégés became competitive riders.
Episode 008 – Jeanette Finn with Innocent Again
A survivor of childhood sexual assault herself, Jeanette wants women to feel comfortable talking about what happened to them. It does not need to be a secret and they do not have to live with shame and guilt.
Episode 007 – John and Kathy Huggins helped people fall in love with RVing
“You have a choice. You can stay in the same house and golf at the same course every week, or you can travel and see the entire country. You can watch television or surf the internet all day, or go learn skills you have always wanted to learn,” said Kathy. “Retirement is an opportunity to change directions and find something you have a passion for and fall in love with it.”
Episode 006 – Jeff Kramer helps people break the bonds of perfectionism
The real turning point for Jeff was accepting the fact he didn’t have to be perfect, nor did his skills have to perfect in order for him to bring value to others.
Episode 005 – Janine Pettit’s Girl Camper movement gives women confidence
Janine started writing a blog that offered tips just for women. It became so popular that she started writing for the RV Industry Association. Soon, she became the Martha Stewart of the camping world.
Episode 004 – Al Hesselbart finds new purpose in his 70s as a country performer
“Don’t put yourself in a box and say because I’m a carpenter, I am always going to be a carpenter because there is nothing else out there. Maybe it’s a hobby or a job opportunity,” Al explained. “But the two most enjoyable things I’ve done in my life are things I started after turning 50.”
Episode 003 – Michele Stanford helps people make healthier choices
In the process of researching a health scare, Michele discovered a lot of helpful information about America’s food supply, toxins in the environment and how they work to impact everyone’s health.
Episode 002 – Jim Akers encourages people to have ‘Godfidence’ to pursue their purpose
When bad things happen, we have a choice on how to respond. We can sulk, withdraw into our little comfort zones and blame God and everyone else for our predicament. Or we can pivot and realize that as long as we’re still breathing, there is a purpose for our lives.
Episode 001 – What is the Passionate Purpose podcast about?
The need for purpose is obvious and that’s why Greg started Forward From 50 — to help men and women over the age of 50 to live more purposeful lives by pursuing things they are truly passionate about.