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People With Purpose

Profiles of people over 50 who have identified a purpose for their life, how they found it and what they do to pursue it.

Alicia Michelle helps women manage emotions with faith and science

August 18, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Alicia Michelle, the author of Emotional Confidence: "Three Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture."

Alicia works with faith-based women using the scriptural side of mindset work, but also help them understand the science behind how their minds and bodies work together.

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Once a skeptic, Tom Smith finds purpose after 60 in sharing faith

August 9, 2025August 8, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Tom Smith, author of "From Skeptic to Salvation."

Ironically, the shy, introverted man who once imagined himself working alone as a forest ranger became a seasoned trainer and mentor, teaching others how to build relationships and achieve inspiring results.

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Kate Battistelli finds joy in the ‘after party’ of the empty nest

July 13, 2025July 12, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Kate Battistelli, author of "The After Party of the Empty Nest."

“When my daughter was gone, it just really hit me hard,” said Kate, “because I didn’t expect how lonely it would be and how without purpose I would feel.”

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Angie Clayton feels chosen to tell stories that matter

July 13, 2025July 7, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Angie Clayton created "The Chosen Project" to convince people they were chosen by God for a specific purpose.

“Stories connect us,” said Angie. “They teach, they encourage and they help others realize, ‘Oh, it’s not just me.’ And that can be everything.”

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Annemarie Deutschmann finds purpose through grief, storytelling and aquaponics

July 13, 2025July 5, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Annemarie Deutschmann, author of Rosie Remembers.

Annemarie’s story, “Rosie Remembers,” was crafted to help families find peace and clarity during one of life’s most difficult chapters.

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Pastor Ray Haas finds purpose in helping others to grow spiritually

June 29, 2025June 26, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Ray Haas, author of Diagnose Shifting Faith.

“I don’t believe in retirement, not when it comes to God’s work,” Ray said. “Retiring financially is one thing, but spiritually, we don’t stop working until the day we die.”

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Bill Hennessey inspires others to make retirement an impactful season

June 29, 2025June 8, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Bill Hennessy, author of "Purposeful Retirement."

Whether it’s helping with a local nonprofit, teaching a young adult how to fish, or hosting meals for people living alone, Bill believes every act of service adds up to a life well-lived.

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Linda Sasser helps people make sense of brain health

June 6, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Linda Sasser, author of "Brain SENSE: A Guide and Workbook to Keep Your Mind and Memory Sharp."

Linda’s mission became clear: educate people on what’s normal, what’s not and how they can take control of their brain health.

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Helicopter veteran Mike Broderick keeps lifting others up

May 29, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Mike Broderick, The "Rotor Doc."

Although he’s no longer climbing into helicopters or chasing clients across time zones, Mike is still flying high through his writing, mentoring and unwavering dedication to the aviation field.

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Turning grief into purpose: Mike Tobey’s heavenly mission

May 27, 2025 by Greg Gerber
Mike Tobey, the founder of The Heaven Guy ministry, and his late-wife, Kathy

“I hope they become more heaven-minded,” said Mike. “I hope they study it, talk about it, anticipate it – and invite others to join them.”

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