Forward From 50 podcast

Joel suggests seasoned citizens can leave a financial legacy for their children and grandchildren that is more about advice than actual gifts of money.

Pam doesn’t make any money from her website, podcast or Facebook group. It is truly a passion of love in wanting to help strengthen and encourage younger women.

DC wanted to be a writer back in elementary school. Now in her 60s, she decided it was time to pursue the lifelong dream of becoming a mystery writer.

Sometimes the buildings Colleen creates are models of dream homes clients would love to own, or they are recreations of places they lived in the past. She also helps graduate students complete their degrees when life interfered with their plans.

Angelia knew she didn't need someone else's approval to have value in herself. Nor did she need to scale back her ambitions just because it meant other people were uncomfortable with her using her God-given talent.

Changing careers invigorated her by instilling a renewed sense of purpose in her life. The more Gwen involved herself with that new purpose, the more passionate she became.

Jacquelyn And Jerry Clement came up with the business idea after realizing they both love to create, and their clients often teach things by publishing books, and they like to inspire people with inspirational messages.

Of all the lessons Linda learned in uncovering her family history, the need for sharing these type of stories is essential.

Her brother's transformation prompted Ada to change lives by sharing what she knew about natural health and healing with others. She started by teaching people how to prepare healthy meals using what she calls “living foods.”

Michele’s story proves that when God gives people an assignment, he doesn’t toss them into the deep end by themselves. He orchestrates funding and people to ensure that the assignment can be carried out.

Although he has published fiction and non-fiction books, it is the creative aspect of writing fictional stories that really motivates him to write. Now 77 years old, Marty took up street photography when he was in his 50s, which involves shooting unposed candid photos of people.

As she searched for answers, it seemed the resources Nicole needed were not available to her. Thank goodness she kept copious notes.

Mike talks about his varied life, which included time serving in the South Africa special forces, as a Baptist minister, a crisis counselor and life coach. He also describes his popular Facebook group, “Uplifting, Inspiring, Informative and Funny Quotes for Everybody.”

When Dave turned 50, he started shifting into coaching. He saw it as a way to hone his own skills to help others uncover things within them or to pursue things they felt were out of their reach.

When it came time to retire, Jill rewired instead and became a multi-talented storyteller, author and entertainer. She was also crowed Miss Texas Senior America.

Jon's organization, Life Celebration Institute, helps men and women in the United States and Canada become certified to officiate rites of passage, such as weddings, funerals and new child celebrations.

Shey knew she wanted to be closer to God, but didn’t know how to begin that relationship. Shey started searching for answers, and stumbled on Season One of The Chosen a short time later. When she watched Episode Seven in Season One, Shey was convicted she needed to give her life to Jesus.

Although the book talks about his struggle to overcome cancer, Paul said it’s more of a love story about a father’s commitment to his daughter and the incredible bond they share.

Childhood trauma can come in many forms. Danielle said it is deeply personal and the silent screams can only be heard by the person held captive.

Wyatt is a 68-year-old man from Pennsylvania who fell in love with music six decades earlier, but finally found his voice after turning 50.

Michael has talked with men in their 70s who admit to never having heard from their fathers that they were loved, valued or appreciated. To overcome that sense of rejection, fatherless people often spend their entire lifetime seeking approval from others.

Joan wrote a book recalling her experiences in contending with multiple sclerosis, getting her service dog and growing closer to God in the process. The book is titled “A Matter of Faith: Surviving Life's Crises with Four Wheels, Four Paws and a Loving God” and is available on Amazon and in other bookstores.

The good news is that with proper attention now, the likelihood of experiencing dementia can be reduced by as much as 50%. Two major studies have confirmed that statistic in recent years.

Angie's biggest contribution has been in starting what she calls a ministry of presence to walk with people who are experiencing grief. Her book describes things that are helpful and not-so-helpful when ministering to grieving people.