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REPLAY OF THE FIRST FWM PODCAST

In 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.

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"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 Habecker

Website: www.finishingwellministries.org

Email us: Hal@finishingwellministries.org
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The 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.”

Hal

We 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.

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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.

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"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 Habecker

Website: www.finishingwellministries.org

Email us: Hal@finishingwellministries.org
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finishingwellministries
Support Our Ministry: https://www.finishingwellministries.org/donate

Are 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!

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"Hope is not destroyed by suffering - it is developed by it." With the certainty of hope that only God instills, Dr. Randy Marshall shares his journey with metastatic prostate cancer. His story will encourage every listener.

Randy emphasizes the importance of faith, hope, and community, noting how his illness has become a mission field, providing spiritual support to other patients. He discusses the significance of maintaining a positive attitude, focusing on eternal hope, and the role of humor and prayer in coping. Randy also highlights the importance of family support and the discipline of saying no to maintain peace and focus.

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 Habecker

Website: www.finishingwellministries.org

Email us: Hal@finishingwellministries.org
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finishingwellministries
Support Our Ministry: https://www.finishingwellministries.org/donate

Are 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!