Good Poison: How Life's Hardest Trials Fuel Growth
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In this heartfelt episode, Ben Taatjes shares a powerful story that helps put retirees' struggles into perspective. Discover the transformative concept of 'good poison' - how the most difficult things in our lives exist not to destroy us, but to help us grow and expand. Learn why our hardest trials often become the catalysts for our greatest growth, forcing us to rely on faith at our weakest points. This episode offers hope and perspective for retirees facing challenges, revealing how adversity can become the very thing that propels us toward our fullest potential.
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Reacting to Trump on Retirement - A Social Media Deep Dive
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In this fun and experimental episode, Ben Taatjes does something different - a reaction video! After viewing President Trump discussing someone he knew whose retirement didn't go well, Ben shares his professional perspective on the commentary. Then Jerrid Sebesta reads through social media comments from the video - some pro-retirement, some against - and captures Ben's real-time reactions to various viewpoints. This entertaining yet insightful episode explores the cultural debate around retirement through the lens of viral social media content and reveals what people really think about these...
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Finding Your Stride: From Stuck to Confident in Retirement
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In this insightful episode, Ben Taatjes addresses the common struggle of retirees caught between meaningful work they've left behind and a seemingly meaningless retirement ahead. Discover why so many retirees can't find their stride and how a lack of confidence in identity and direction keeps them stuck. Ben provides practical strategies for rediscovering who you are, relying on faith during uncertain transitions, and taking actionable steps toward a new reality filled with purpose and confidence in your retirement years.
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When Every Day Looks Like Saturday - The Danger of Idleness in Retirement
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Sparked by Jerrid's conversation with a retired woman in a hotel lobby who lamented that 'every day looks like Saturday,' Ben Taatjes explores the hidden dangers of idleness and losing touch with purpose in retirement. While endless leisure might sound appealing, the reality can be surprisingly unfulfilling. Discover the four major components that retirees should incorporate into their daily lives to maintain purpose, structure, and satisfaction. This episode reveals why intentionality is crucial for a meaningful retirement beyond the appeal of perpetual weekends.
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The Antidote to FOMO: Finding Contentment in Your Season
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In this reflective episode, Ben Taatjes shares how a recent client phone call forced him to examine his own contentment. FOMO - the fear of missing out - is a real challenge, especially for retirees who may compare their circumstances to others. Drawing wisdom from Acts 20, Ben addresses the dangerous trap of envying others' riches and provides the biblical antidote to discontentment. Discover practical strategies for cultivating genuine satisfaction in any season of life, regardless of what others around you possess or achieve.
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Give While You Live: Rethinking Generosity and Legacy Planning
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In this eye-opening episode, Ben Taatjes challenges conventional wisdom about wealth transfer and charitable giving after attending a conference with like-minded financial professionals. Discover how the financial industry may be doing a disservice to both retirees and their intended beneficiaries by focusing on posthumous giving rather than strategic generosity during life. Drawing from his belief that 'dead people can't give money' and insights from Bill Perkins' book 'Die with Zero,' Ben explains how retirement planning and giving planning should work together to maximize impact while...
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Divine Alignment: How Stepping Into Purpose Transforms Everything
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In 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. See for privacy information.
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Flying by Instruments: The Power of Truth as Your Life Compass
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Drawing from a powerful sermon about a pilot forced to rely entirely on ground control to land his plane, Ben Taatjes explores the critical importance of having a reliable compass in life. Just as the pilot needed external guidance when he couldn't see clearly, we all need something to guide us when we inevitably drift off-course in our lives and retirement. Discover how our greatest advantage comes not from self-reliance, but from complete dependence on the truth that guides us through life's most challenging and uncertain moments. See for privacy information.
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Truth and Hope: A Raw Look at America's Need for Healing
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In this unfiltered episode, Ben Taatjes and Jerrid Sebesta engage in a raw, honest conversation about recent American tragedies and what our country desperately needs. Through Jerrid's deeply personal story about his mother's death, they explore how Americans - particularly retirees with wisdom and perspective - should respond to our nation's current challenges. This sobering conversation reveals why truth and hope are more essential than ever for healing our divided country and how each of us can contribute to the restoration America needs.
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Fertile Soil: Creating Conditions for Miracles in Retirement
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In this deeply personal episode, Ben Taatjes explores the profound topic of miracles and how to cultivate 'fertile soil' for God's supernatural work in our lives. Inspired by a conversation with friend and global minister Ryan Skoog, Ben shares practical insights on connecting with God in powerful ways that open us to experiencing the unexplainable. Through the raw and moving story of a miracle involving his first daughter, Ben reveals how these divine encounters can transform our faith and demonstrates how retirees can position themselves to witness amazing things in their own lives.
info_outlineIn this unfiltered episode, Ben Taatjes and Jerrid Sebesta engage in a raw, honest conversation about recent American tragedies and what our country desperately needs. Through Jerrid's deeply personal story about his mother's death, they explore how Americans - particularly retirees with wisdom and perspective - should respond to our nation's current challenges. This sobering conversation reveals why truth and hope are more essential than ever for healing our divided country and how each of us can contribute to the restoration America needs.