FINISHING WELL

Send us Fan Mail As we age, our mental health becomes increasingly vulnerable. Our loved ones want to help but don't know how and we may feel helpless as our friends begin to struggle. How can we prepare our families to help us should something happen and how can we support one another when experiencing mental health deterioration as we age? Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast for more...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast Hal and Randy talk about the importance of listening to and learning about others. Christmas gatherings with family brings generations together and it's a wonderful time of the year! Those gatherings provide opportunities to learn about your adult kids and grandkids, to build bridges, and to encourage them. Don’t miss them. Listen to them whenever you are toge...

Send us Fan Mail In Joel 2:28, Scripture says that in the last days that old men will dream dreams. What on earth does that mean? In today's episode, Hal and Randy talk through this passage and how it relates to finishing well.  Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast for more episodes from Finishing Well Ministries! Support the show "Finishing Well Ministries aims to encourage and ins...

Send us Fan Mail The last few years have put a strain on relationships in many families for a multitude of reasons. So getting together to give thanks (especially in an election year) can be quite stressful. How do we maintain an attitude of grattitude at Thanksgiving this year? Hal and Randy share some of their thoughts that will help you not only get through the season, but enjoy it! It's a...

Send us Fan Mail After these several years focusing on the Six Essentials, listen in as Randy Hess interviews Hal Habecker about his thinking on changing the Six Essentials to Seven Essentials. Find out what the new essential is & why we're adding it on this episode! Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast for more episodes from Finishing Well Ministries! Support the show "Finishin...

Send us Fan Mail Learn all about the new 7th Essential and why we should anticipate our eternity in heaven with Jesus. There are several good reasons to look forward to what we gain there rather than dread the loss of what we have here. Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast for more episodes from Finishing Well Ministries! Support the show "Finishing Well Ministries aims to encourage and...

Send us Fan Mail As we age, there are many barriers to finishing well and many have to do with the attitudes surrounding our circumstances & frustrating confusion about the changing world around us. What can we do to keep our outlook fresh and our mind clear as we focus on leaving a real mark on the world for the next generation to enjoy? Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to listen to...

Send us Fan Mail The different ways each new generation of people sees the world is both exciting and frustrating. Growing up in worlds that operate different ways give us plenty of opportunities for friction between generations that can cause division and problems that ought to fall under the umbrella of grace in Christian community. How do we attempt to not only understand each other generation...

Send us Fan Mail It's not generally wise to discuss age with women, however in a act of sheer bravery, Hal brings his wife Vicki on the show to hear a different perspective on the aging process. You'll enjoy hearing about Vicki's journey through the good times and the not-so-good as she discusses family and more. Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to listen to more from Finis...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for part 2 of Hal's conversation with his wife Vicki about her perspective on the aging process (and how to deal with it in your marriage to someone who is aging alongside you). She and Hal also talk about the emotional experiences of loss and how often you deal with that as you get older. Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to listen to more from Finishing Well...

Send us Fan Mail How does the way our culture views old age affect our view of ourselves and what value we have in our senior years? In this episode, we will discuss a biblical view of aging and how to change our own perception of what we (still) bring to the table. Learn more in today's episode and visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to hear more. Support the show "Finishing Well...

Send us Fan Mail Words like purpose, mission, value, submission to God's plan and interests--these are markers of a Christ-like mindset. So how do we drift away from that? How do we get back to it and what can having "the mind of Christ" in our aging years invigorate and energize us? Learn more in today's episode and visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to hear more. Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Hal and Randy discuss how eagles age and how those characteristics apply to Christians in their later years. Learn more in today's episode and visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to hear more. Support the show "Finishing Well Ministries aims to encourage and inspire aging Christians to understand and embrace God’s calling in their later years, equi...

Send us Fan Mail Hal and Randy continue their discussion of the similarities between how Christians and eagles age. Learn more in today's episode and visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to hear more. 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 purs...

Send us Fan Mail There are many different names for a person who reaches "a certain age" and they all carry certain connotations. Some of them are endearing while others are not so friendly. What kinds of labels best reflect what God is actually trying to do in our lives? Hal and Randy discuss in this week's episode! Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast for more. Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail Finishing well takes a certain level of inspiration. However, we know that inspiration isn't something you can just turn on and off like a light switch. So how do you find inspiration and hope to carry out God's plan in your life all the way through the finish line? Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast for more.  Support the show "Finishing Well Ministries aims...

Send us Fan Mail What is your personal mission in your aging years? Do you know? Why does it matter? In this episode, Hal and Randy walk through a simple process for determining your mission and how to persevere as you continue growing and learning. Ready, Set, Go! Visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to hear more. Support the show "Finishing Well Ministries aims to encourage and inspire...

Send us Fan Mail Especially in times of stress or crisis, we need others in our lives to help us through it. Whether it is the passing of a loved one or a relationship gone wrong, having godly people in your life to give wise counsel and loving support is critical. Learn more in today's episode and visit finishingwellministries.org/podcast to hear more. Support the show "Finishing Well M...

Send us Fan Mail Levites were the tribe of Israel who were called to a life of service in the Temple. So what was their retirment plan? Did they get a 401k? In this episode, we learn how the Levites viewed their calling and when it was time to lay it down.  Support the show "Finishing Well Ministries aims to encourage and inspire aging Christians to understand and embrace God’s calling in the...

Send us Fan Mail Even in our retirment, many things vy for our attention. Many of those things are good things like family, friends, hobbies, etc. However, keeping our mission front and center to continue impacting the world around us with the Gospel also needs frequent reminder. In this episode, Hal and Randy discuss a book called What Matters Most by Joshua Becker and how to avoid distractions s...

Send us Fan Mail Life has a finish line. As we prepare to cross it in our later years, we begin to plan to cross it. Any coach would tell a runner to run full speed through the finish line and don't slow down until you're past it. Today, we're talking about how to finish strong and run through the ticker tape and plan ahead for when we will not be here.  Support the show "Finis...

Send us Fan Mail Without focus and intentionality, we all drift from our goals and desires in life. We get busy, distracted, or even lazy. As Christians, we can drift from Christ-likeness as well. In the season of retirement, it's easy to let our focus drift from responsibility for our spiritual growth. In this episode, Hal and Randy talk about ways to stay focused and intentional about God&a...

Send us Fan Mail In a world full of scheduled lunches, meetings, and planned events, getting older does not exempt you from living by the calendar! In this episode, Hal and Randy discuss the temptation to telling God you'll "pencil Him in" and staying available for the ministry opportunities He puts in front of us.  Support the show "Finishing Well Ministries aims to encourage...

Send us Fan Mail Randy Hess, our co-host on the podcast is experiencing a tragedy in his family right now. In this episode, we share this tragedy and we ask that you pray for him, his wife Julie, and their family. The fvalue of friendships is never more important than in facing hardship and tragedy. He will be back soon, but we wanted to share his need and ask that you join us in prayer for him. S...

Send us Fan Mail Randy Hess, our co-host on the podcast is experiencing a tragedy in his family right now. In this episode, we share this tragedy and we ask that you pray for him, his wife Julie, and their family. The value of friendships is never more important than in facing hardship and tragedy. He will be back soon, but we wanted to share his need and ask that you join us in prayer for him. Su...