Divine Alignment: How Stepping Into Purpose Transforms Everything
Release Date: 10/06/2025
Double Click - The Truth Behind The Fear Of You Running Out Of Money
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Welcome to a new miniseries called 'Double Click,' where Ben Taatjes and Jerrid Sebesta dive deep into the biggest worries facing retirees today. Rather than surface-level answers, they're peeling back the layers to reveal the real reasons retirees feel the way they do - enabling transformation from the inside out. In this first episode, they tackle the most obvious and prevalent worry: running out of money. But as Ben and Jerrid dissect this fear, they discover it's not actually about running out of money at all - it's about whether you have permission to spend. Learn how understanding the...
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Rest for the Soul- The Electrifying Power of True Identity
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Building on last week's distinction between a retired Christian and a Christian retiree, Ben Taatjes and Jerrid Sebesta explore how true transformation happens from the inside out. Jerrid shares powerful insights about helping people understand the deepest cry of their soul, drawing wisdom from Matthew 24:18. Discover what everyone truly desires - rest for the soul - and how this rest comes only through genuine connection with your Creator and stepping into your authentic identity. Learn why this inner transformation doesn't just change you; it electrifies your impact and influence on those...
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Retired Christian vs. Christian Retiree - A Foundational Shift
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In this episode, Ben Taatjes shares insights from his recent Kingdom Advisor work that forced him to recalibrate his own identity. Through this process, he discovered that the system by which we operate is far more important than any title or label we carry. But how does this translate into a retiree's life? Ben and Jerrid explore the core shift that changes everything: retirement isn't the goal - it's the tool from which to operate a whole new life. Discover the profound difference between being a Christian who happens to be retired versus being a Christian retiree who uses retirement as a...
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The Danger of Familiarity - Breaking Out of Retirement Autopilot
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Drawing from a sermon illustration about a man who drove home without any memory of the journey, Ben Taatjes explores how retirement can lull us into a dangerous autopilot mode. When everything becomes familiar and comfortable, we stop growing - and as John Maxwell warns, if you're not growing, you're dying. Discover how this slow but gradual descent happens as life's momentum naturally slows down with age. Ben challenges retirees to pursue intentional discomfort and provides practical ways to accelerate growth while decelerating the slowing of life's momentum. This episode is a wake-up...
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The Magic of Balance - Rest and Work in Retirement
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Fresh off an amazing vacation, Ben Taatjes reflects on the rejuvenating power of rest - but quickly reminds us that this is only a fraction of what retirement should be about. Yes, retirement should include times for vacation, rest, and decompression. But it should also include meaningful work. Discover why the magic lies in the balance between these two essential elements. Learn how rest and work aren't opposing forces but complementary ones - you can't fully appreciate one without the other. This episode reveals how both rest and work enhance each other, allowing you to enjoy each to a...
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Legacy vs. Inheritance: Transferring Values, Not Just Wealth
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In this personal episode, Ben Taatjes shares, Founder & CEO of Stewards Planning Group, startling news - his father suffered a mild heart attack. While his father is okay, the experience prompted profound reflection on life's brevity and the finite time we have left on Earth. Through this lens, Ben dissects the crucial difference between legacy and inheritance and why it matters deeply for retirees. Discover how to utilize your remaining time to impact those you love in the greatest way - not just financially, but through the transfer of values from one generation to the next. If you're...
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Protecting Your Mind: The Real Battle in Uncertain Times
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In this episode, Ben Taatjes addresses a question many retirees are asking as they watch concerning news cycles: Should I be worried? Through a recent client conversation about Middle East tensions, Ben reveals that the real battle isn't financial - it's the battle for your mind. Drawing from scripture on taking every thought captive and being transformed by the renewing of your mind, Ben explores the intentional work required to maintain a sound mind in retirement. Discover why protecting your mental and emotional well-being is as critical as any financial plan, and learn three practical...
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Surrendering to God's Plan: From Your Agenda to His
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Building on last week's conversation about identity and the deep longing many feel in retirement, Ben Taatjes explores whether what feels like something missing might actually be a matter of alignment. Discover the three major steps to surrendering and becoming more aligned with God's purpose for your life. Beginning with surrender itself - losing attachment to outcomes - Ben reveals how this creates transformation that helps us understand God's will as outlined in Romans 12:1-2. Learn why God's plan isn't something we frantically chase but something we begin to recognize as our hearts and...
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The Time Value of Memories: Investing in What Really Matters
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In this episode, Ben Taatjes explores a concept that transforms how retirees approach their resources: the time value of memories. Just as money compounds over time through investments, memories carry the same compounding power, paying dividends throughout our lives and into eternity. Ben addresses the dangerous trap of 'someday' thinking - the belief that retirement experiences can wait - and reveals why this mindset often leads to profound regret. Discover how proper stewardship means understanding what you're stewarding, how much you truly need, and what to do with the rest. This episode is...
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Legacy is Greater Than Inheritance
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Inspired by insights from a recent John Maxwell leadership summit, Ben Taatjes explores the powerful distinction between legacy and inheritance. Maxwell's wisdom - 'What you leave in their life is more important than what you leave for their life' - sets the foundation for understanding the true aim of retirement. Discover how to craft the single sentence by which you want your legacy defined and learn Ben's three C's of legacy building. This episode challenges conventional thinking about wealth transfer and reveals how to orient your retirement finances around what truly matters - the impact...
info_outlineIn this powerful episode, Ben Taatjes reflects on the unexpected results of removing his name from his financial firm. Rather than losing identity, he became more aligned with his purpose and calling - and his clients are receiving more value than ever. Discover how taking bold action to step fully into who you are creates a ripple effect of positive transformation. Learn why retirees who embrace their true calling don't just improve their own lives - they make the world around them better through divine alignment with their purpose.
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