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The Age of Lions is a podcast, platform and community for people age 50+ who are committed to aging with purpose and intentionality, using their God-given gifts, talents, resources and time to make a lasting impact on the world around them.
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After three decades in television, Amy Speropoulos looked successful from the outside — respected career, family, faith, and influence. But privately she was fighting a battle that many people carry quietly: addiction while living a fully functioning life. In this deeply honest conversation, Amy shares the turning point that forced her to confront reality, the moment that nearly cost her family, and the path that ultimately led to lasting freedom. We talk about high-functioning alcohol...
Benji Kelley joins Mark Clement for a raw, hope-filled conversation about what it looks like to step into a “second chapter” with clarity, health, and purpose. Benji shares the behind-the-scenes story of serving as founding pastor of NewHope Church for 22 years, hitting a wall of deep burnout, and taking an intentional three-year sabbatical marked by rest, soul care, therapy, journaling, and a return to his first love—Jesus. From that place of healing, Benji never expected to plant again… unt...
What if the second half of life isn’t about slowing down—but stepping fully into what God has been preparing you for all along? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Mark Clement sits down with Joel and Niki Murphy, founders of Revive Ireland, to talk about calling, obedience, marriage, and what it looks like to say “yes” to God in midlife—without having all the answers figured out. Joel and Niki share how a God-given burden for Ireland turned into a global missions movement, why s...
In this episode of The Age of Lions, Mark sits down with Mychal and Terri Smith—pastors and founders of Adventure Together Marriage & Family—to talk about the power of a “vision retreat” for couples. They unpack why getting away from everyday distractions helps couples reconnect spiritually, get aligned on what matters (finances, calendar, parenting, intimacy, health, purpose), and build a shared plan for the year ahead—without turning it into a rigid checklist. The conversation also hits...
What happens when the house gets quiet… and, at the exact same time, your phone starts ringing with new kinds of needs? In this honest, hope-filled conversation—co-hosted by my amazing wife, Jinda—Tim and Susan Tucker share what the empty-nest transition really looked like for them: grief, surprises, and the unexpected gift of rediscovering their friendship as the day-to-day pressure of parenting lifted. They talk candidly about the shift from “parent” to “consultant,” learning how to stay c...
You’re the Youngest You’ll Ever Be: Start Now In this episode of Age of Lions, Mark sits down with functional health coach Chris DeHollander to talk about what it really takes to age with strength, energy, and purpose. Chris shares her personal story—from growing up in a deaf household and becoming a lifelong “figure it out” problem-solver, to teaching fitness for decades and ultimately building a thriving coaching platform that helps midlife women reclaim vitality. Together, they unpack the ...
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, Fellowship, and Faith. What starts as “just a workout” quickly becomes a proving ground for discipline, b...
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 takes to work together for common goals led by the Holy Spirit.
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, they explore what it looks like to steward wisdom, experience, and influence in the second half of lif...
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 conversations. From there, she dives into the deeper issues she sees as a pastor: people feeling ...
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 within their community. Rooted in scripture, history, and the stories of cultures that honor the...
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 believes in the power of stewardship initiatives to build community and fast-track spiritual growth....
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. Show Notes https://www.armchairauthentic.com/
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://www.onrivertime.org/
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. This conversation will challenge you to think hard about how and how often you share the story of how God has ...
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 stretching him. #aging #calling #podcast #purpose #kingdomminded #ageoflions
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 marriage, this episode is a must listen/watch for you AND your spouse. Prior to starting Marriage...
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
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