The Age of Lions
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.
Episodes
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 ...
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 goal...
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 stewar...
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 dive...
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 s...
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 ...
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
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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 ...
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 #podcas...
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 list...
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
This episode features legendary CCM recording artist Geoff Moore on community, mentorship, and leaving it all on the field.
In the 80s and 90s Geoff Moore & the Distance had huge hits like "Listen To Our Hearts" and "When All Is Said and Done". Geoff has written 20 #1 songs including "The Great Adventure" and "Speechless" with Steven Curtin Chapman. He is a Dove Award winner and Grammy no...
Rex Davis is a retired Lt. Colonel in the army, a Bronze Star recipient, combat veteran, successful businessman, and pastor. He is the author of a brand new book entitled 'Free Fall' that recounts the story of how he survived a parachute accident and many other life lessons. Our conversation focuses on remaining relevant as we age, and being more assertive in engaging with younger generations.
Show Notes
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Jim Sheppard is the CEO & Owner of Generis. With over 35 years of experience, Generis offers effective solutions to boost generosity in support of churches, schools, and Kingdom-focused non-profits. They are experts at biblical strategies to foster an enduring culture of generosity in Christian organizations. Jim is a fantastic friend, father, husband, and grandfather, and has led and mentored hundreds of Kingdom leaders over h...
Chris and Sophie Corder lead a marriage ministry called Designed for Unity that has impacted thousands of people over the last several years. They talk about marriage in the context of aging, some of the common problems older couples face, and share much of their own incredible story and what God is teaching them about real love.
SHOW NOTES
DesignedForUnity.com
'Sacred Marriage' by Gary Thomas
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Entrepreneur and coach Tray Lovvorn talks about the power of playfulness, and where our true identity lies. You can reach out to Tray at tray@gridwellgroup.com.
Angus Nelson is an executive coach and author who is passionate about mindset and the neuroscience behind how and why we make the decisions we do. His elite services are sought after by CEOs, presidents, founders, and leaders around the world. His new book 'The Neuro Resilient Leader' will be released in early 2026 and you can find out everything about Angus at AngusNelson.com. Make sure you have a seatbelt on your chair ...
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