People of Purpose Podcast 121: From Near Death to Purpose Driven Wealth Freedom, Faith, and Ownership | Tanur Badgley

Keywords

purpose driven wealth, owner finance, home ownership, freedom mindset, faith and business, real estate investing, impact investing, community building, passive income, alternative wealth paths, spiritual entrepreneurship, personal freedom, Dharma House, generational wealth, investor mindset, abundance, leadership, legacy, intentional living, housing equity

Summary

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Tanur shares the full arc of his journey from a near-death fall at nineteen, to discovering freedom abroad, to building a purpose-driven real estate platform rooted in faith, service, and community.

What began as a search for personal freedom evolved into a mission to help families own homes, investors create peace-filled income, and communities rediscover belonging. Tanur breaks down why traditional paths to success often fail the human spirit, how ownership transforms lives emotionally and financially, and why real estate when done with intention can be one of the most ethical and impactful vehicles for wealth creation.

This episode weaves together spirituality, personal growth, real estate strategy, community design, and legacy thinking. It is not about hustle or speculation. It is about stewardship, alignment, and building systems that bless everyone involved.

If you are questioning the path you were handed, craving deeper purpose, or looking for a way to invest that aligns with your values, this conversation offers clarity, conviction, and hope.

Takeaways

• A near-death experience can awaken clarity around purpose and direction.

• Freedom is not retirement. It is alignment with your authentic path.

• Home ownership creates emotional safety, pride, and long-term wealth.

• Renting keeps people financially and psychologically constrained.

• Owner-financed real estate creates win-win outcomes for families and investors.

• Responsible, blue-collar families often make the strongest homeowners.

• Passive income should feel peaceful, predictable, and purposeful.

• Community is a multiplier for growth, healing, and creativity.

• Investing is not just financial. It is spiritual stewardship.

• Wealth is not accumulation. It is overflow used in service.

• The right environment can unlock your highest potential.

• Legacy is built through intention, not scale.

• Faith, meditation, and wellness sustain long-term leadership.

• Ownership of home, money, and choices is foundational to freedom.

Titles

• From Near Death to Purpose-Driven Wealth

• Owning Your Life: Faith, Freedom, and Real Estate

• The Path to Freedom Starts With Ownership

• Home Ownership, Community, and the New American Dream

• Building Wealth Without Losing Your Soul

• Dharma, Houses, and Human Impact

• Why Purpose Makes Real Estate Powerful

• From Renting to Rooted: A New Way to Build Wealth

• Faith, Family, and Financial Freedom

• Designing a Life and a Business That Gives Back

Sound Bites

• “Freedom is accessing your highest potential, not retiring at sixty-five.”

• “Renting feels temporary. Ownership changes how you see yourself.”

• “The house is just the container. The people are the real investment.”

• “We’re not landlords. We’re stewards.”

• “Wealth is energy. Overflow meant to be shared.”

• “Peace is the highest return an investor can feel.”

• “Community is the fastest way to change your life.”

• “Faith removes fear from decision-making.”

• “Ownership gives people dignity, stability, and pride.”

• “Legacy is built when purpose leads profit.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:30 The Near-Death Moment That Changed Everything
04:30 Breaking Free From a Prescribed Life Path
07:00 Discovering Global Freedom and Location Independence
10:30 Why Home Ownership Is Emotionally Transformative
14:00 Renting vs Ownership: The Hidden Cost
17:30 Real Estate as a Habit, Not a Hustle
20:30 The First Owner-Finance Deal That Changed My Life
24:30 Creating HomeGuru and Serving Denied Buyers
29:00 Impact Stories: Families, Schools, and Safety
34:00 How Investors Create Peaceful Passive Income
39:00 Why This Model Is Safer Than Traditional Landlording
43:30 Community, Dharma House, and Changing Environments
49:00 Faith, Wellness, and Leadership Alignment
54:00 Legacy, Fatherhood, and Stewardship
58:30 What Freedom Truly Means
01:02:00 Closing Reflection: Who Are You Spending Time With?

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