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God is calling; will you answer?
Doug HoffmnOne of the penetrating questions we need to ask ourselves is, “Why am I here?” Knowing the answer to that question makes all the difference in the world. It determines what we value and how we...
Transitions: Friend or Foe?
Scott GolpheneeBy the time we get to the second half of life, we have been through many changes. Life has not turned out to be the way we had thought or hoped it would. Through pain and darkness and...
A life that matters . . . or not: it’s your choice!
The goal and mission of Second Half Now is to “help today’s 50-plus American live a life that matters”. What exactly does that mean, and how do we go about doing that? Sam Haley helps...
The key to a healthy life: get moving!
Rowanne HaleyBy the time we get to 50 and beyond we have some pretty “set-in-our-ways” habits. Some of those habits serve us well, others, not so much. It may surprise you that some of the most...
Do what you love, and make money doing it
Jackie B. PetersonIn the second half of life, most of us will need to have an ongoing income. But we don’t necessarily need to keep working the same job we’ve been working at. In fact, we may not have to work a...
A life of meaning and purpose is possible, but it’s not automatic
Rowanne HaleyWe have choices in the second half of life. We can choose to live a life of meaning and purpose – or not. As they say, not to decide is to decide. That means that if we don’t choose to live a...
Growing through loss and grief
Joanne PetrieBy the time we get into the second half of life, we have all experienced loss of various kinds. Loss of a loved one, loss of a marriage, a job, a friend, a prized possession, a...
Being in the arena in the second half of life
As we get older there’s a natural tendency to want to slow down a bit and unplug from the hectic busy-ness of life. But wait! Many have discovered that it’s in the second half that we actually...
Rich dividends by spending group time away
Anne & AngelaPastors would love to be closer to their members, but find it difficult to do. Everyone is so busy and stressed . . . but, that’s the point. Group time away can give great opportunities to share...
Keys to making marriage work the second time around
Gil & Brenda StuartSo, you take two imperfect people and put them together; what could possibly go wrong? As it turns out, lots! The two people are both, by nature, self-centered. Each wants their needs met by the...
Use your brain now to do things to make it last
Dr. Eric LarsonWe all know people who have lost their mental capacities in their later years. It is heart-breaking when an aging loved one gets forgetful, then begins to say things that don’t make sense, then...
What kids really want, and how grandparents can help provide it
Grandparents often feel alienated and distant from their grand kids due to the younger generation’s obsession with social media and technology. Amazingly, most youth deeply long for authentic...
It’s not just a house, it’s your home
Jeff EdmondsonThe place you live, and how you feel about it, are big contributors to your sense of wellbeing. Do you like the way it looks? Does it need upgrades, remodeling, or modifications to meet your...
What you need to know about a reverse mortgage
Kim DodgeIf you’re a homeowner, you know that your house can be a blessing or a burden in the second half of life. When the kids are grown and there’s lots of changes in our income and expenses, the...
Simple tips for fitness in the second half of life
Bryce JacksonWe are living longer than any previous generation. In many ways that’s a good thing, but if we don’t have our health, those extra years may not be worth it. As we age we experience changes in our...
The Bible speaks to today’s culture
The morals, values, and character of our culture today are vastly different from what they were 50 years ago. Even more so if we go back to our nation’s founding, which was based on Biblical...
Make decisions now, or someone else will make them for you later
Meredith WilliamsonWe all put things off. Sure, we have good intentions, but we just can’t get everything done that we’d like. But there are some things that are more timely and critical than others. Taking care of...
Affordable Housing for Boomers and Seniors
David GreenidgeIncreasing prices for home ownership and rental housing, is making it more and more difficult for Boomers and Seniors to find a place to live that meets their preferences and also fits into their...
Real faith for real people
Gordon & Jill ViggianoMany people experience a turn of events that puts them on a path they never expected and wouldn’t have chosen. That’s when faith becomes very real, and it makes all the difference in the world....
A great way to refresh your marriage in the second half
Alan & Autumn RayAfter a number of years of marriage, things can get a little dull. In fact, that happens in most marriages. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’re open to sparking things up again,...
The joys and challenges of grand parenting today
Seismic shifts in our culture and family dynamics have brought major changes to the role of grandparents today. Just when our kids are “grown and gone” (or so we thought), we are often called...
Rejuvenating your marriage in the second half
Dr. Steve StephensAfter 20, 30, or 40 years of marriage, you can still have fun, adventure, dreams for the future, and deep fulfillment in life together. But those don’t happen automatically. Here are some great...
Expanding your world, enriching your life – through travel
Angela Jacobus, Anne BerryTravel can be healthy for us. It can refresh and renew us, particularly when it is purposeful. Hear how science agrees, and what all can go into being creative in your travel explorations. Group...
Staying connected when our kids are adults
Rachel CritchettDr. Dan’s “30-something” daughter Rachel is in studio to discuss some of the key elements of maintaining healthy and meaningful communication as things change over time. Parents nurturing a...
No forgotten wars, no forgotten stories
Gary MortensenEvery day more than 350 American World War II Veterans die. And most of them take their stories with them to the grave. An enormous project called Veteran’s Legacies (www.VeteransLegacies.com)...
Lessons from a wheelchair: embracing L.I.F.E.
Ron HeagyRon is quadriplegic, in a motorized wheel chair for 38 years. With every reason to be bitter, angry, and depressed, he has the attitude of a winner. He has earned a Master’s Degree, written a...
The best home for your aging loved one
Diane DelaneyIs your aging loved able to be safe and happy on their own at home? What signs should you look for, and what are your options? This is almost never an easy transition for families. But when...
Showing up – doing good
Andrey IvanovHere’s a group of dozens of youth who can be mobilized with a few phone calls. They learn the value of service, and the good feeling that comes from helping others. Andrey says, “I asked God to...
Giving people hope and opportunity
Cathe WieseIt’s amazing how this works! When some people help other people, both the giver and the receiver experience a blessing. That’s what happens at this family shelter. And it happens every day when...
Independence at home
Martin BradfordAAPR surveys say that 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as long as they can. The challenge is to make sure independence doesn’t become isolation. Our guest explains the critical...
Going the distance!
Bud LindstrandYou can stay engaged and productive well into your later years. Hear how a former corporate executive does it in his 80’s. And learn some keys about how you can keep going long and strong also....
It’s Happening All Around Us
Larry WhittleseyWhat does it take to live a life that matters? The good news is that it’s not as complicated as you might think. Hear some stories of how some Second Half’ers are living a life that matters,...
Changing the way we think about the homeless and the hurting
Bill RussellMost of us are concerned and compassionate when we see someone who is struggling in life. That struggle takes many forms and often expresses itself in the person being hurting or homeless. We...
Surviving and Thriving with a Disablilty
Gordon Viggiano, Jill ViggianoDo you know anyone who lives with a disability? Anyone in your circle of family and friends? What do you think when you see someone in public in a wheel chair or with obvious limitations? Do you...
Coaching: Perhaps the most important key to success
Kevin ClouserBaby Boomers grew up wanting to change the world. Then reality struck: it’s called “life”. We realized that the world was a lot bigger, and we were a lot smaller than we realized. But maybe it’s...
Overcoming Toxic Parenting
Rick JohnsonThe subject is a tough one. It is filled with lots of damage and darkness, and has touched the lives of most Americans – in some way – directly or indirectly. We are going to shine a light on the...
Downsizing: the transforming transition
Jerry Spann, Mary SpannOn this show, we talk about one of the most significant decisions and transitions we will consider in this second half of life. It has to do with our home, our residence. For you, it may be the...
YMCA: Making a difference across America
Larry WhittleseyThere are people all around us who are looking for help and hope. Some turn to churches in their community, but most don’t. Government programs can help, but funds are often limited, and they...
Emergency Preparedness Leadership Forum
Eric Cummings, James AutryAre you watching the news lately? A lot of craziness going on in our world. Floods, earthquakes, damaging tornadoes, fires that take out dozens of homes and businesses, terrorist...
Planning – to make a difference
Bob BedritisWhat will your life look like 5 or 10 years from now? Well, that will depend on what you want it to look like, and even more importantly, what you decide and do now to make it actually be that...
You can’t afford to get lost in the Medicare maze
Marsha LewisMost Boomers will enroll in Medicare – sooner or later. If you are in Medicare now, or are getting close to the qualifying age of 65, you know that it’s easy to get lost in the maze. Some have...
Making the second half the best it can be!
Dale SiesHow are you doing in the second half of your life? Seriously, how are you doing? Are you doing as well as you had hoped you would? Are you finding satisfaction and fulfillment? How are you doing...
The best of both worlds: travel with a purpose!
Kevin Ryan, Penny AultDo you like to travel? There is a wide range of responses to that question. On the one end, there are those who love to travel, and travel a lot. They travel for recreation, sightseeing,...
If you don’t do it, someone else will; and you may not like it
Russ PikeHow do you want things to be handled after you leave this earth? Do you have family, assets, and stuff? The only way to make sure your wishes and good intentions are followed is by taking care of...
The power of a man living on purpose
Carl CasanovaThis show is a special focus on men and their role in families and culture. What is God’s design for healthy men to help and inspire others? What kind of man can does it take for God’s plan and...
When an emergency happens, what will your church do?
Dan Terry, Eric CummingsExperience shows that when an emergency or crisis hits a community, people turn to churches. They are looking for help: shelter, food, water, safety, human connection, and hope. Unless you are...
Language: barrier or bridge?
Kristyn KidneyWe take our language for granted, and don’t really think much about it. But what about those around us who don’t speak English, or not very well? What issues and challenges do they face, and what...
In-home health care: when and why and who?
Emily KingMany families today are providing care for an aging loved one. In fact, there are over 60 million unpaid family caregivers in U.S. today and the number will keep rising for a couple of decades....
When transition and organization come together…
Barbara HilkeyHow would you complete that sentence? It’s hard to be happy and free in the midst of disorder. Is your home, living space, desk, or office area neat and organized? Do you wish your life and stuff...
Ready or not, things are likely to happen
Dan TerryThe world is getting a little crazy these days. Just watch the news. Natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, power outages. When those hit, there’s a lot of chaos and...
Long term care insurance: counting the cost, weighing the benefits
Jason Susee, Patti MaggioraAmericans are living longer these days, and need to plan accordingly. One way to protect your assets and your family is with Long Term Care Insurance. What exactly is it? How does it work? What...
When Alzheimer’s and Dementia come to your family
Golden Placement ServicesThe various stages of memory loss can be devastating for families. Once a loved one begins to show signs, life will never be the same. What can the family do? What are the resources? How can we...
Follow your calling: start a nonprofit
Pat JohnsonDo you have something you have long wanted to do to make a positive difference in your world? Do you care about certain people or causes that compel you to want to get involved? Those are the...
Change of plans: the unexpected role of grandparents these days
Rick JohnsonSignificant changes in our modern culture have had a major impact on our family structure and function. Family disruption and financial struggles have affected the Boomers in a big way, and have...
Don’t put this off: your last day may come sooner than you think
Alvin Chan, Katie KalmbachThere is something we have the opportunity – even the obligation – to do for our family. And you can be assured that those we leave behind will never forget how we manage this particular matter....
Smart mortgage strategies for Boomers and Millennials
Dan SummerfeldtIf you own a home, this show is for you. As the years bring changes into our lives, we want to seek every opportunity to make the best of them, whether those changes are welcome or if they are...
Who are you, and why are you here?
George La DuYou don’t have to go through your years here on earth wondering what life is all about. In fact, until you find answers to life’s most basic questions, you won’t be able to be fully alive. When...
Overcoming stress and worry – yes you can!
Brad PendergraftAre you stressed out, worried, or anxious about stuff in your life? There are three important things you need to know: 1) a certain amount of stress is healthy, even necessary, for a normal,...
Small projects with big payoffs
Jeff EdmondsonThere’s always stuff to take care of around the home, right? Big things and little things. Some we hardly notice; some are staring us right in the face. What really should be done to keep things...
Uncommon youth ministry with uncommon results
Larry SwayzeGrowing up in today’s world is full of dangers and distractions. Parents and grandparents love their kids, but don’t always know what to do or where to turn for help. This show tells about an...
Hope and opportunity: essential ingredients to a successful life
Dennis CatmullPart of thriving as Boomers is helping other people achieve their full potential. Younger or older, everyone needs to be given a second chance. Or maybe a third or fourth. If you know someone in...
Alice in Wonderland and Baby Boomers
Ty DyeJust like the Cheshire Cat told Alice, it doesn’t much matter which road you take if you’re not really sure where you want to go. Boomers are at a unique and critical point in our lives when we...
Following your calling changes lives, including your own
Neil LomaxNeil Lomax is a hometown football legend. He played quarterback for the Portland State Vikings and the St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. When Neil played football, he changed the game with...
Smart strategies for your financial future
Toby SkinnerWhat realistic goals can we have for our finances at this stage of life? Do you know how to achieve financial freedom? What can you do with your life if you don’t have to stress over money? Would...
Marriage is God’s gift, and every marriage matters
Liz Dressel, Tom DresselAbout half of all marriages end in divorce. The institution of marriage in our culture seems to be broken. And when a marriage gets broken, the people get broken too. What document have 180...
Caring for aging loved ones: here’s a wake-up call with help and hope
Marcy HouleCaring for an aging loved one is a big deal. Not only is it challenging, frustrating, and exhausting, but there are some 60 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S. today, and that will...
God is at work in Africa! What’s going on?
Dan AmakobeOn this show we talk to a pastor from Kenya who has planted 60 churches in 5 African countries. Hear how these churches are helping widows and orphans, and how they are making a life-changing...
How can a man make a difference in today’s world?
Ron CarlsonThe guest on this show is Ron Carlson, who many will remember as the sports anchor at KATU / channel 2 news. Ron felt God’s call to ministry, and now serves as Pastor to Men at Cedar Mill Bible...
A story of hope: when God gets ahold of a man
Bruce FeathersHave you ever wondered if God could use you in meaningful ways? A lot of life is behind us, and not everything has turned out the way we would like. Have you made mistakes, made some bad choices,...
Solopreneurship: doing what you love, and getting paid well to do it
Jackie B. PetersonWhat if you could do what you love and what you’re good at, and get paid well to do it? Sound like a dream? It may not be as “out of reach” as you think. Jackie B. Peterson is the foremost...
Help and hope for teens and families
Chuck HageleThe teen years are some of the toughest for a child, and for a family. There are so many dangers and distractions in our culture today that pull our teenagers in directions other than where we...
Caring for our aging loved ones in how – and where- they live
Golden Placement ServicesAs our loved ones get older, we want to make sure we help them age as gracefully as possible. We want to be mindful of doing what we can to help them experience personal fulfillment and quality...
Life changes as we get older. Should our insurance be changing too?
Amy KellyWe have used insurance coverage to protect us: our lives, our health, our homes, our families, our stuff. From that protection we get something very precious to us: peace of mind. But as our...
Do you have a personal or family issue and don’t know who to talk to? Help and hope could be as close as your place of work!
Marketplace ChaplainsSo, you’re at work and you just can’t keep your mind on your job. Something in your personal or family life is going on, and you don’t know what to do. You know you want to talk about it, or get...
Need to supplement or replace your income? How about a franchise tailor-made for you?
Emily AndersonBaby Boomers are looking for options to supplement or replace their income. By choice or by necessity, we are seeking opportunities that fit who we are, and that will be something we care about...
When it comes to living your life, your “why” is as important as your “what
Eric HowardIf you are in the process of making some changes in your life, such as your job or career, or if you’re even thinking along those lines, it is important to go through the process in a way that...
Navigating your way through Second-Half finances: here’s help
Dave RutanWhen you plan a vacation or a reunion, or a birthday or anniversary event, what do you do? You gather information, talk to some experienced people, and make some important decisions. All of this...
Physical and spiritual health: two keys to a winning second half
Sandy MadsenThere are a lot of things we want to do when we’re in the second half of life. We have different opportunities and can make different choices than when we were raising a family or working hard at...
Your marriage can get better; here’s hope, here’s how
Al Ray, Autumn RayIf you are over 50 and married, how is it going? There are some challenges we face at this age and stage that might be a whole different from the ones we have faced earlier. And, truth be told,...
Being organized: what’s the big deal?
Beth GilesAre you an organized person? You probably know some who are, and some who aren’t. We can even chuckle about some who are very organized, and some who are very unorganized. How about you? Where...
One small step to protect your family
Katie KalmbachWe all know how important it is to protect our family. That’s just part of our job, and we are committed to doing whatever we can to shield family members from harm and danger. Some of us go to...
Who owns your stuff, and what are you going to do with it?
Steve CummingsOne of the biggest challenges we face in our Christian walk, is our relationship with what God has given us: our time, talent, and treasure. How are you doing with that? Need some straight talk...
Health and wellness: the life-changing power of your choices
Dan MillerYour current health status is a direct result of the habits and patterns you have been living the past 50-plus years. So, how are you feeling? Dealing with any health issues that you wish you...
100,000 miles of miracles under your skin
Claudia RumwellThey say everyone wants to live a long life, but no one wants to get old. And who wants to live long if you don’t have your health? The truth is that aging brings on serious health challenges:...
Helping People, Meeting Needs
Portland Adventist Community ServicesWhere do people go when they are having a tough time providing food, clothing, and medical care for themselves or their family? These are such basic human needs, and many people in our area are...
Public schools and local churches: the unlikely partnership
Larry WhittleseyWhat would happen if public school principals and local church pastors got together to discuss how they can serve the families of their neighborhoods together. We don’t have to wonder anymore,...
Everything we want in life at this stage starts with the brain!
Brad PendergraftYou’ve heard it said, “It’s all in your head!” Well, maybe it is! What about those fears, worries, habits, anxieties, and bad attitudes? Truth is, you don’t have to continue to live with them....
Christians in the workplace: God’s holy calling
Lee SellersSome people have gone on a short-term mission trip far from home. These are usually eye-opening, rewarding, memorable, even life-changing. How about a long-term mission trip . . . without...
Boomers in business: here’s help you don’t want to overlook
Camron DossMany Boomers and Beyonders are business owners, many others plan to be, and many others are thinking about it. It’s not easy to make it in business these days, so we need all the help we can...
Major changes in the mortgage world
Dan the Mortgage Man, First Priority FinancialIt’s been pretty tough in the housing market the past several years, affecting everything having to do with the real estate and mortgage industries. But it’s a new day! Many changes have taken...
Now is the time to make a difference
Carl CasanovaBoomers and Beyonders are uniquely positioned in life to use all their experience, training, wisdom, and maturity to hear God’s calling to serve others and to live a purposeful and productive...
God’s gift of Moms
Christiana Greene, Valerie Elliot ShepardPart 1: Valerie Elliot Shepard Valerie is the daughter of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, who’s efforts to reach the Auca Indian tribe in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador, is one of the best known...
Downsizing: who is it for, and what are the steps
Jeff EdmondsonThis is a hot topic for Boomers and Beyonders. What is the right size house to accommodate our new phase in life? Do we need all this space? What about all the maintenance? Can we save money...
The power of Second Half Now sponsorship
James Autry, Maggie TerrellJames is Executive Director of Serving Our Neighbor, and Maggie is Sponsor Coordinator for Second Half Now. They discuss how the program sponsors help with the mission of the show to energize...
God calls you to get plugged into His work: what are you going to do?
Love INC, Ministry 911, Pat JohnsonThe 50-plus generation is uniquely positioned to step up and get involved. And the world needs us now more than ever! What do we have to offer, what can we do, and why is it so important? If you...
When Boomers and Beyonders get involved, good things happen!
Don ParrottAs an international ministry leader for many years, Don knows how to get people plugged in to rewarding and fruitful service. He has helped countless people find – and fulfill – meaningful...
Bridging the generation gap with daycare for children and seniors
GenTog: Generations TogetherThere’s something unique and powerful when young children interact with seniors with various types and stages of dementia. Working a puzzle, painting a picture, reading a story, singing a song,...
Trauma and drama: how to respond, how to prepare
Jeanette ChaffeeOne of the passengers on the only plane ever to take a mid-air terrorist bomb explosion and still land with survivors, Jeanette knows about trauma and drama. Her miraculous story and many others...
When the shift hits the fan: learning to embrace change as your friend
Miles RichmondThe only “constant” in life is change. Or to say it another way, “constant change is here to stay”. Life is about change: some we choose, some we don’t. Some we like, some we don’t. Some changes...
When something tragic and terrible crashes into your life, what do you do, and how can you find God in the darkness?”
Gordon Viggiano, Jill ViggianoGordon was a healthy and successful businessman with a happy family and a good life. Then one day he had a massive stroke, and everything changed. Everything. On the long road of recovery, which...
Considering major changes for an aging family member? where do you start?
Genesis Life Transitions, Mark DuhrkoopThe older we get, the harder it is to endure change. Especially changes that we don’t necessarily welcome and don’t choose to make for ourselves. But when a loved one needs to make some...
Finding the ‘right place’ for an aging loved one: here’s help!
Cherie Henry, Diane Delaney, Golden Placement ServicesThere comes a time for many families when they have to start thinking about finding a senior residence for a loved one. Or a place where a family member can be safe, and have their health and...
Smart and simple plans for your retirement finances
NW Tax and Wealth InvestorsEighty percent of Americans would rather die than outlive their money. So, if you are approaching retirement or if you’re already there, it is really important to be smart about handling all your...
Want a fulfilling life? Be a giver!
Steve StratosMost Americans believe that the way to a secure and satisfying life is to accumulate and protect your assets. Sounds reasonable, but is it true? The Bible and some real-life examples suggest a...
A chat with the chaplain
Al Egg, Andy EggFor over 30 years Al Egg has been Chaplain for the NBA Portland Trailblazers. He leads a chapel service for the Blazers and the visiting team at every home game. His wife Andy leads a chapel...
What is true wealth, anyway?
Maggie TerrellIf true wealth was just about having lots of money, the richest people would be the happiest. We don’t have to look very far to see that that’s just not the case. OK, if there’s more to wealth...