The Age of Lions

In this episode of Age of Lions , Mark Clement sits down with Frank Schwartz —President of F3 Nation (known in the group as “Dark Helmet” )—to talk about the surprising thing happening in parks before sunrise all over the world: men gathering for free, outdoor workouts… and walking away with far more than fitness. If you’ve never heard of F3 , don’t worry—Frank breaks it down simply: Fitness, Fell...

We made it to episode 25, and true to her word, the amazing Jinda Clement is our special guest. Leaning into the season, Jinda and Mark have a fun and helpful conversation about setting goals for a new year - but NOT THE WAY you might be thinking. Listen in for some real talk about this crazy season of life (50+, adult kids, weddings, grandkids, going back to school, etc.) and what it actually tak...

Mark Clement shares an inspirational message around the wonder of Christmas, and recapturing our child-like faith and the ability to believe that anything is possible. 

In this episode of The Age of Lions , Mark Clement is joined by Brian Dodd —author, speaker, and senior leader with InJoy Stewardship —for a thoughtful conversation centered on aging with purpose and intention . Drawing from a lifetime of leadership, writing, and service, Brian reflects on how our calling doesn’t diminish with age, but often becomes clearer, deeper, and more impactful. Together, t...

In this episode of The Age of Lions , Mark sits down with Pastor Crissa Letson of Asbury Church in Madison, Alabama, to talk about what it really looks like to age with purpose in the Kingdom. Crissa shares honestly about the quiet “aha” moments of midlife—from catching a glimpse of her gray hair in the sunroof to realizing she and her husband are no longer the “younger generation” in their church...

Episode: The Intentional Path to Elderhood Guest: Chris Bruno — author of “Sage,” founder of Restoration Project Episode Summary In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Chris Bruno to explore what it truly means to age with intention . Chris draws a crucial distinction between simply becoming elderly and intentionally becoming an elder —a person of wisdom, presence, and spiritual weight...

For nearly two decades, Ken Schafer used his entrepreneurial leanings to minister bi-vocationally in a multicultural context. A mid-life transition to full-time ministry gave him an even bigger vision for serving people and churches. Before joining Ramsey Solutions to work with the country’s largest churches, he was the stewardship pastor at Christ Fellowship in Miami, Florida. Ken fervently belie...

So excited to have my good friends Rhett Barden and Justin Bradshaw as our special guests this week on The Age of Lions. Rhett and Justin are the hosts of the Armchair Authentic podcast, and have over 50 years of pastoral experience between them. We have an incredible conversation about the impact of our beliefs, and the power of our stories, a perfect follow-up to episode  017 with Jinda Clement....

Wendy Garner has lived an amazing life - from broadcast journalist and news anchor, to independent producer, to now the Executive Director of On River Time. She's an amazing wife, mother, and friend to so many. Lean in as we have a great conversation around parenting adult kids, empty nesting, and stepping into a new career after 50. You will be inspired and encouraged!  SHOW NOTES https://ww...

In this mini-episode I share the 'rest of the story' from episode 017 with Jinda, share some amazing statistics about how the podcast is growing, and let you in on some of the amazing guests we have scheduled between now and the end of the year. 

My guest this week on the Age of Lions podcast is the incredible Jinda Clement my - beautiful, amazing, brilliant, daughter of the King - wife! We discuss one of my all time favorite topics 'the power of your story'. Founded in scriptures like Revelation 12 and John 12, God's Word tells us that one of the most powerful weapons in our spiritual arsenal is our testimony, our GOD STORY...

Mark Price has lived an amazing life, from professional entertainer to full-time ministry, father, husband, friend and pastor. In this interview Mark shares some of the invaluable lessons he has learned from decades of pursuing, following and obeying God. From marriage, to empty-nesting, to absolute faith and obedience in the Lord, Mark is an open book about how God is continually growing and stre...

Chris and Karla have a passion for marriages.  Marriage in Focus was birthed out of a vision from God to create a ministry where couples could connect meaningfully with God and one another. In this episode Chris & Karla share about their personal aging journey as well as what they are seeing in marriages of those 50 and above. If you are looking for the 'more' that God has for your m...

Adam Calvert is a respected counselor and therapist based in Birmingham, AL. With over 20 years of experience, Adam is a wealth of knowledge on a range of issues including those related to aging adults. He shares incredible insights about communication with adult children and their families. #aging #purpose #kingdomminded #ageoflions #calling

This episode features legendary CCM recording artist Geoff Moore on community, mentorship, and leaving it all on the field.  In the 80s and 90s Geoff Moore & the Distance had huge hits like "Listen To Our Hearts" and "When All Is Said and Done". Geoff has written 20 #1 songs including "The Great Adventure" and "Speechless" with Steven Curtin Chapman. He...

Rex Davis is a retired Lt. Colonel in the army, a Bronze Star recipient, combat veteran, successful businessman, and pastor. He is the author of a brand new book entitled 'Free Fall' that recounts the story of how he survived a parachute accident and many other life lessons. Our conversation focuses on remaining relevant as we age, and being more assertive in engaging with younger genera...

Jim Sheppard is the CEO & Owner of Generis. With over 35 years of experience, Generis offers effective solutions to boost generosity in support of churches, schools, and Kingdom-focused non-profits. They are experts at biblical strategies to foster an enduring culture of generosity in Christian organizations. Jim is a fantastic friend, father, husband, and grandfather, and has led and mentored...

Chris and Sophie Corder lead a marriage ministry called Designed for Unity that has impacted thousands of people over the last several years. They talk about marriage in the context of aging, some of the common problems older couples face, and share much of their own incredible story and what God is teaching them about real love.  SHOW NOTES DesignedForUnity.com 'Sacred Marriage' by Gary...

Entrepreneur and coach Tray Lovvorn talks about the power of playfulness, and where our true identity lies. You can reach out to Tray at tray@gridwellgroup.com.

Angus Nelson is an executive coach and author who is passionate about mindset and the neuroscience behind how and why we make the decisions we do. His elite services are sought after by CEOs, presidents, founders, and leaders around the world. His new book 'The Neuro Resilient Leader' will be released in early 2026 and you can find out everything about Angus at AngusNelson.com. Make sure...

Sarah Hadgraft is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and founder of Sparrow Counseling in Birmingham, AL. In this episode we talk about the sad trend of estrangement, the challenges of parenting adult children, the mother/daughter relationship, and so much more. For more info and details go to AgeOfLions.com and join our community.  Show Notes SparrowCounsel.com

Great interview with Shawn Lovejoy, Founder and CEO of Courage to Lead and author of multiple books including 'Be Mean About the Vision' and 'Killer Teams'. After the death of his mom when he was young, his perspective on life drastically changed and has informed his entire career. Shawn is a big believer in the call and purpose God has for each of us, and we discuss what it ta...

A fun and lighthearted interview sprinkled with some gold nuggets of wisdom as Mark talks with his two brothers Matt and Michael John. They discuss their own aging journeys and talk about the 7 things NOT TO DO as you age. 

Mark has an incredible conversation with Gina Cox - attorney, theologian, and teacher. They discuss the core values that strategic aging embody and how to implement each successfully into your life. In her 60s and thriving, Gina sees her life as constantly improving as she embraces the wonder and thrill of growing as an ambassador of Christ.  SHOW NOTES 'Blue Zones' by Dan Buettner App:...

Mark interviews Richard Mobley, a John Maxwell executive leadership coach who consults with executives and leaders all over the world. Gain amazing insights from Richard's own 70+ year journey as well as from his incredible coaching career. Richard talks about how ideas, intentions, and motivations are great, but at some point you have to do the work.