Forward From 50 tells the stories of people over the age of 50 who enjoy more meaningful lives by pursuing things they are truly passionate about.
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Raini Steffen finds purpose through life’s disruptions
For the first time in years, she allowed herself to imagine a future that wasn’t defined by someone else’s company or someone else’s expectations.
Adam Nemer finds purpose in conversations most people avoid
Without the struggles Adam endured, he may never have discovered the mission that brings him so much fulfillment.
Finding purpose from the other side of the pulpit
Even though Steve no longer stood behind a pulpit each week, he realized he could still influence lives. He could still teach, encourage and serve.
Latest podcast episodes
In Episode 180, Jeanne Phares explains how a bad diagnosis sparked a new life
Jeanne encourages women to stop thinking only about losing weight and instead focus on building the strength and confidence needed to enjoy life for years to come.
In Episode 179, Emily Wickham describes the rewards of faith and persistence
Even after turning 50, Emily continues finding new ways to serve others through books, podcasts, devotionals and her growing online ministry.
Mark LaMaster helps people improve metabolic health
Mark helps adults understand metabolic health, identify root causes behind chronic conditions and equip them with practical tools to build healthier lives.
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We want our lives to count for something and to know with certainty that our brief time on earth really mattered.
We know in our hearts that we still have lots of life left to live. But where to start?
Forward From 50’s book Fifty Over 50 provides dozens of short profiles of people who are actively pursuing new direction for their lives after turning 50.
Hello, I’m Greg Gerber. I developed Forward From 50 in 2021 after struggling with “apathy creep” for several years. I wasn’t motivated to do anything productive. Just passing time was making me sullen and angry. I was losing enthusiasm for life.
During that period, I discovered I wasn’t alone. Many people were told this era was their “golden years,” but they often wondered if there could be more to life. It became my purpose to help “seasoned citizens” apply their unique skills, talents and life experiences to enjoy a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
John DiPietro interviews Greg Gerber about the mission of Forward From 50
Who benefits most from Forward From 50?
- People who know they have a lot of life left in them and want to put their unique skills, talent and experiences to work helping others.
- People hoping there is more to life than what they are currently experiencing.
- People who want to leave a legacy by knowing their lives made a difference in the world.
- People of faith who want to run a stronger race and work to finish whatever assignment God gave them.
Our platform is not ideally suited for:
- People pursuing a life of leisure all day, every day. Our members want to make a difference in the world.
- People looking to get the most out of their cable subscriptions. We support people actively involved in their communities.
- People interested in where to get the best senior discounts. It’s fine to save money, but our members operate from an abundance mindset, not scarcity.
- People content with the direction of the life.