The Age Sage

A patented Stealth-bomber engineer with a law degree who is a Ph. D. in Psychology… yes, you heard that vitae correctly…meet today’s guest Dr. Perry Sherman whose soon-to-be classic book, “God Knew” will help definitively answer all of the hesitations and cautions that skeptics have about the surety of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. As you listen to the podcast, you’ll hear a man who needed to ha...

Today’s guest, Bill Casey and his wife knew they had something to give in addition to their careers with New York State and a local school system. Seeing troubled youths in a high school setting in Upstate New York and beyond, they decided to do something about it. Not content with the status quo, they forged ahead and together with their community founded a safe-haven for teens and others. Decade...

The remarkable story of an World War II-era adopted boy who rode his bicycle miles to take piano lessons at a farmhouse speaks of the persistence and resilience of today’s guest, octogenarian Wally Jones. In short, it is the kind of story that movie producers would jump at. Eight decades later, he is booked out over a dozen times a month! Jones’ Liberace-style mix of inspirational, traditional, go...

On this episode of The Age Sage , "The Senior Editor," Robert J LaCosta, talks with Dr. Ted Baehr, Founder and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE®: The Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment and Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission® ministry, as well as a noted critic, educator, lecturer, and media pundit; who's life purpose is to be used of God to redeem the values of the media...

The "King of Devotionals," Jack Countryman, stops in for a special visit with The Senior Editor, to have a brilliant conversation on the topic of contentment, and how surrender plays a vital role in obtaining it. While Jack's devotions have been, and continue to be inspirational, on this episode of The Age Sage, Jack's personal testimony will no doubt have an impact on those who listen. Jack is 94...

Guest, Rose Looney, who is both a mother and grandmother, feels the cultural slide began to happen when mothers went to work and no one was home to help with the homework and the general guidance of youngsters and teenagers. Looney also feels that relationships between boys and girls has changed and it affects females more than men in a lot of ways. She suggests that if girls would take their time...

Seventy-seven year old Rose Looney considers herself a fan of the 1950’s and it’s not just because of her devotion to singer Dion DiMucci and all of the great talent of the Doo-Wop age. “It was a time of innocence,” she says. “I’m sure there were things happening that we didn’t know about, but for the most part it was the greatest of times.” She points to her music teen-idols as good role models a...

Criminal defense attorney Terry Kindlon joins The Senior Editor once again for another robust segment! Terry has been through the war…literally and figuratively. In Vietnam, a head-wound from enemy fire sent him back to The States. During his long and storied legal career, Kindlon battled big and small foes. He took cases of notoriety and ones that no one will ever hear of or desire to find out ab...

In this first segment of noted criminal defense attorney Terry Kindlon’s interview, we see how an interest in becoming a pilot led to active service during the Tet Offensive where his life was nearly taken by an enemy bullet in the rice paddies of Vietnam. In a great act of courage, a fellow Marine rescued Kindlon from drowning that day. In the process, his rescuer was shot in the spine and paraly...

There are so many questions surrounding the Post Retirement years both in prepping for and navigating after. On this episode, Paula LaCosta gives sound advise from her personal experience on how she prepared for, adjusted with, and navigated after the post retirement years. Whether you are young and prepping for your future, getting ready to retire—or already retired—the wisdom within this convers...

It’s not every day that a bomb goes off when you’re sitting in your seventy-second floor office looking down upon The Statue of Liberty. Smoke climbed up our guest’s stairwells, but she had to climb down those same stairs in the dark with a knee brace on and a tissue covering her mouth and nose. Our guest, Paula LaCosta, sheds light on the reality of the World Trade Center bombing—straight from he...

“We slide into aging,” she says. “We don’t just jump in.” That’s the literal and figurative conclusion of an extremely active senior who found herself suddenly in a boot after breaking her ankle when several canines accidentally bumped into her at a dog park. And adjusting to quick or slow transitions is a key aspect of octogenarian Marie Liddle’s “success” at handling change. Change can happen fa...

"Knitted together” is more than a trite play on words when used to describe a group of mature women who meet weekly to make quilts and blankets and advanced projects. In a rural town in Upstate New York, seniors Norma Messer, Chloe Van Aiken, Pam Hassett, Pat Cunningham and Gail Benmosche are the “Material Girls” who weave deep friendships and transparently share the ups and downs of their lives....

How do you explain that Elvis Presley's popularity is growing a half century after his death and gaining great momentum with the younger generations? Listen in as Elvis Tribute Artist (ETA) Sylvain Leduc explains why youngsters are being drawn to Elvis through the social media channels and why ETA's still attract crowds at their performances all over the world. Get insight as to what it takes to b...

"Knitted together” is more than a trite play on words when used to describe a group of mature women who meet weekly to make quilts and blankets and advanced projects. In a rural town in Upstate New York, seniors Norma Messer, Chloe Van Aiken, Pam Hassett, Pat Cunningham and Gail Benmosche are the “Material Girls” who weave deep friendships and transparently share the ups and downs of their lives....

Bob Messer, 86, joins the Senior Editor, and your host, Robert J. LaCosta, for Part two of this two part series. Bob Messer is a remarkable individual with many talents, one of them being an incredible craftsman with wood; and more specifically, creating toy chests for children. On this episode, the discussion only gets better! What is the benefit of giving rather than receiving? Well, find out wh...

Bob Messer, 86, joins the Senior Editor, and your host, Robert J. LaCosta. Bob Messer is a remarkable individual with many talents, one of them be an incredible craftsman with wood; and more specifically, creating toy chests for children. On this episode, the two jump into some topics that will uncover hidden gems that will leave you wanting more. Tune in and be encouraged! Be sure to like, commen...

In todays society, how are relationships built between a man and a women? What did this look like a few decades ago? On this episode, The Senior Editor, Robert J. LaCosta, and his guest, John Barr wrap up this three part series, they end with the topic of relationships, and how they should be built. So, get ready for some profound wisdom! John Barr is one of a kind. At 84 years old, he not only co...

Has Capitalism become a "dirty word" in our society today? Or is it just perceived as something bad? On this episode, guest John Barr and The Senior Editor, Robert J. LaCosta, discuss the importance of Capitalism as well as its benefits—not only for ourselves but for those around us. John Barr is one of a kind. At 84 years old, he not only continues to dance but does Pilates, Yoga, and maintains a...

What is work? Is it something we do to get paid? Or is it something we do out of love? In our society today, these questions are certainly important; however, the answers to these questions clue us in to both our individual and societal perspectives—and the perceptions we have about those various perspectives. On this episode, guest John Barr and The Senior Editor, Robert J. LaCosta, discuss what...

From his past positions as an executive director to that of a seasoned pastor and now retired, Dr. Hal Habecker discusses how to finish well: that you are never finished with the art of living and giving. Hal draws on the lessons he's learned from mature people who have spoken into this life.

From his past positions as an executive director to that of a seasoned pastor and now retired, Dr. Hal Habecker discusses how to finish well: that you are never finished with the art of living and giving. Hal draws on the lessons he's learned from mature people who have spoken into this life.

A Priest married for 50 years? No need for a visit to a confessional, Father Mike Melanson is one special case. After breast cancer claimed the life of his wife, Melanson braved the grief that followed before a visit to his church changed his life. While weeping and praying, he heard a voice say, “Show my love.” After exploring what that might mean, he concluded that it meant to display God’s love...

A Priest married for 50 years? No need for a visit to a confessional, Father Mike Melanson is one special case. After breast cancer claimed the life of his wife, Melanson braved the grief that followed before a visit to his church changed his life. While weeping and praying, he heard a voice say, “Show my love.” After exploring what that might mean, he concluded that it meant to display God’s love...

Though there are many, many differences between todays generation and the generation of our guest; however, there is a bridge that has the potential to unite the two. On Part 2 of this Two Part Series with Guest Bill Scharoun, your ears will certainly be delighted that you tuned in, as your host, once again, pulls out solid wisdom and insight from his guest within their discussion. Listen in and b...