Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones

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Finding Jesus In The Storm

2026-11-1311:21

A storm can look like a parent’s dementia getting worse, a marriage under strain, a scary diagnosis, or simply the slow grind of caregiving that never seems to let up. When that pressure rises, the first thing many of us lose is the sense that we are not alone. We sit with that fear honestly, then talk about why the spiritual steps are not optional when life turns into a crisis. Pastor Tim joins me to unpack a powerful moment from the Gospels: Jesus tells the disciples, “We’re going to the o...

Medicare 101

2026-11-1036:41

Medicare is one of those topics that seems simple right up until you actually need to make a decision and then it turns into alphabet soup. We sit down with Tyler Pettit, a benefits risk advisor at Deebold Insurance, to translate Medicare 101 into clear, practical steps for real life, especially if you are turning 65, still working, helping a parent, or trying to avoid an expensive mistake. We walk through the foundations of Original Medicare: Medicare Part A (hospital) and Medicare Part B (...

The Promise Behind The Commandments

2026-10-3011:13

Honoring a parent is easy to applaud and hard to live, especially when you’re the one juggling work, stress, and the daily needs of an aging mom or dad. Wendy Jones welcomes Pastor Tim Helland from Creekside Christian Church to dig into the fifth commandment, “Honor your father and mother,” and the promise attached to it. We talk about why God frames this as a path to life going well, not just a rule to memorize, and how that promise becomes painfully relevant when families feel strained or f...

Moving Seniors Without The Stress

2026-10-2712:19

Moving can bring out the worst kind of stress: too much stuff, too little time, and a nagging worry that the quote won’t match the final bill. That pressure hits even harder when you’re helping an older parent downsize or move into a senior living community, where trust and dignity matter as much as speed. We sit down with Avery Abraham from Pink Zebra Moving to talk about what “white glove” really looks like in senior moving services. Avery explains how his team protects furniture and fragi...

Honoring Aging Parents

2026-10-2311:20

We all say we value our elders, but our daily habits often tell a different story. Wendy Jones sits down with Pastor Tim Holland for a candid, faith-rooted conversation about the C5 Initiative and the fifth commandment: “Honor your father and mother.” What starts as a Bible passage quickly becomes a practical framework for caregiving, family decision-making, and the way we treat older adults in a culture that can be quick to dismiss them. Pastor Tim shares why this commandment is more ...

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Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones