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At some point in a man’s life, the mission he’s been on—career, identity, achievements—stops fitting. Something deeper begins stirring. A holy dissatisfaction. A call toward the next mission God has been preparing him for all along.

Today’s episode is with a man who has lived multiple missions with courage: Darin Kinder.

Teacher. Military. Secret Service agent. And now, author and faith-driven speaker helping men rediscover meaning in their work and their lives.

Darin shares:

How to recognize when you’re no longer in your “sweet spot”
— that unmistakable internal sense that you’re doing good work, but not the work you were made for.

Why your purpose never changes — but your missions do
— and why men in midlife often stay stuck because they believe they can’t make a change.

How God uses decades of preparation before calling you into the next season
— including how Darin spent 10–15 years “writing a book in his head.”

The danger of settling into the status quo in your 40s and 50s
— straight from The Life That Matters Manifesto: the status quo steals your potential.

Why “If you’re not dead, you’re not done” is the anthem for every second-half man

How Darin launched Fierce Faith, his speaking and ministry organization helping men find mission and meaning in both corporate and faith-driven environments.

This conversation is for the man who feels restless.

The man who’s successful—but not fulfilled.

The man who knows there’s more inside him than the life he’s currently living.

If you’re in your second half and you're ready to step boldly into the life God made you for, this episode will speak directly to you.

📚 Guest Links

Book: Bury Me in a Dirty Suit
(Amazon, Barnes & Noble)
Faith-Based Website: https://fierce-faith.com
Corporate Speaking Website: https://darinkinder.com

Instagram: @darinkinder
LinkedIn: Darin Kinder

Chapters
00:00 — Purpose vs. Missions
01:09 — Meet Darin Kinder
02:00 — From Teacher → Military → Secret Service
08:20 — Midlife crises & course corrections
09:53 — What the “Sweet Spot” Really Means
13:00 — When God Prepares You for Decades
14:10 — Leaving the Secret Service for Your Next Mission
19:00 — Why Purpose Never Stops Calling
33:20 — Launching Fierce Faith
35:24 — “If You’re Not Dead, You’re Not Done”
39:55 — Where to Find Darin’s Book
41:00 — Closing Thoughts

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Born without fingers, Jason Burbage could’ve let life’s circumstances define him. Instead, he let purpose do it.

In this powerful conversation, Jason shares his story of growing up different, wrestling with why God made him the way He did, and how that question became the foundation for his life’s mission. Today, he’s the president and equity partner of a purpose-driven franchise company—proof that fulfillment and impact can be built from the inside out.

We talk about the difference between joy and happiness, why culture matters more than cash flow, and what it really looks like to live a life of faith and purpose in the second half.

If you’ve ever faced limitation, loss, or uncertainty, this episode will remind you: your challenges aren’t the end of your story—they’re the beginning of your calling.

In this episode:

• Jason’s story of faith and resilience after being born without fingers
• How purpose transforms the way you lead and live
• The difference between joy and happiness
• Why brotherhood and accountability create real growth
• How to build a business culture rooted in values, not just results

Connect with Adam Landrum:
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📘 Grab The Life That Matters Manifesto
🎧 Listen & subscribe to Made to Matter on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube

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In this episode of Made to Matter, host Adam Landrum sits down with Walker McKay, founder of No BS Sales School and host of the No BS Sales School Podcast. Walker opens up about what he calls “The 47-Year-Old Problem” — that moment in midlife when success on paper no longer feels fulfilling and you know something has to change.

Walker shares his powerful journey of walking away from a comfortable career at 48 years old with a house, kids in private school, and a three-year non-compete — and how that leap of faith led him to build a thriving business rooted in authenticity, accountability, and purpose.

This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to reinvent yourself in midlife, the mindset required to start over, and why humility and radical responsibility are the keys to sustainable success.

You’ll learn:

What the “47-Year-Old Problem” is — and how to recognize it in your own life
How to shift from midlife crisis to midlife clarity
Why taking 100% responsibility changes everything
The mindset shifts needed to move from employee to entrepreneur
How to build a business around impact, not just income
The role of mentors and coaches in personal growth and reinvention
Whether you’re 35 or 55, this episode will challenge you to rethink what fulfillment means and inspire you to take bold ownership of your next chapter.

Connect with Walker McKay:
Website: https://www.walkermckay.com/
Podcast: https://www.walkermckay.com/podcast

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Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to Made to Matter
02:30 – Meet Walker McKay and his journey into sales
07:45 – Leaving comfort for purpose
12:10 – The power of taking full responsibility
18:00 – The 47-Year-Old Problem explained
26:45 – From midlife crisis to midlife clarity
34:20 – Building a business from scratch
41:00 – The mentors who changed everything
49:00 – Lessons in humility and persistence
56:15 – Advice for those feeling stuck in midlife
1:02:00 – Where to find Walker and closing thoughts

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