In a world quick to label people, it's easy to form opinions without ever knowing someone's story.

In this episode, Vona Johnson reflects on the subtle ways we categorize others — and invites us to pause. What if we trusted Jesus with what we don't understand, and chose to see people, not categories? Drawing on the transformation of Saul into Paul, she explores how faith can change the way we see others — and ourselves.

A gentle call to slow down, question the narratives we absorb, and choose love over labels in a divided world.

Because we never know when the person in front of us might be the next Saul… waiting for the moment God uses to change everything.

Keep living your MORE with courage—your best season may just be beginning.

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Retirement doesn’t mean our purpose is behind us. In fact, it may be the season when our influence becomes the most meaningful.

In this episode of Courageous Retirement, Vona reflects on wisdom from a 92-year-old woman who shared advice she wished she had received decades earlier. Her reflections spark a deeper conversation about purpose, grace, and the limited time we have to make a difference.

Vona also explores the idea of “cheap grace,” a phrase coined by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and what it means for those of us seeking to live faithfully in the years ahead.

If you’ve ever wondered what God might still have in store for you in retirement, this conversation will encourage you to live intentionally and step into the MORE He may be calling you toward.

Reflection Questions

⭐ What are you retiring to in this season of life?

⭐ Who in your life might benefit from your wisdom, presence, and thoughtful questions?

⭐ How are you preparing your body, mind, and spirit for the opportunities God may place before you?

Because retirement isn’t the end…
It may be the beginning of your most meaningful season yet.

If this episode encouraged you, consider sharing it with a friend who is navigating retirement or the next chapter of life.

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Many of us carry more than we realize.

Over time responsibilities, commitments, possessions, and expectations slowly fill our “backpack” until one day the weight begins to feel heavier than it should.

In this episode of Courageous Retirement, Vona shares a recent personal experience simplifying her website—and the surprising freedom that came from letting go of something that had quietly become too heavy.

Through this simple change, she discovered a deeper lesson about life, retirement, and the invitation Jesus offers in Matthew 11:

"Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Rest doesn’t mean giving up on the dreams God has placed on our hearts. It means releasing the stress of carrying what was never meant to be ours or was never meant to be a burden forever.

If you're entering your best season of life, this episode may inspire you to take a look inside your own backpack and ask a simple question:

What might God be inviting you to simplify?

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