What good is building wealth or health if you don’t protect it? In this practical and faith-rooted episode, John and Wendy walk through five essential steps to guard what God has entrusted to you—financially, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Whether you're navigating debt, facing health challenges, or just need to be more intentional with your habits, this episode equips you with biblical wisdom and actionable strategies to help you steward your life well.

1. Build a Financial Defense Plan
   

2. • Emergency savings, insurance, and legal docs matter more than you think.
     

   • Life insurance is not just for older people—it’s a tool of stewardship.
     

3. Guard Against Debt & Financial Temptations
   

4. • Don’t let lifestyle inflation derail your long-term goals.
     

   • Wants vs. needs: Be intentional and watch for comparison traps.
     

5. Protect Your Physical Health
   

6. • Steward your body as God’s temple.
     

   • Simple habits like movement, nutrition, and check-ups add up.
     

7. Guard Your Mental & Emotional Health
   

8. • Stress can destroy more than your peace—it affects your body.
     

   • Philippians 4:7 reminds us to guard our hearts and minds in Christ.
     

9. Seek Wise Counsel
   

10. • Don’t go it alone. Seek guidance from spiritual mentors, financial advisors, and health professionals.
      

    • Proverbs 15:22 — “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
      

“If I had known how long I was going to live, I would have taken better care of myself.” — Reflecting on the importance of long-term health stewardship

“Don't take advice from people who aren't where you want to be.” — John on the value of wise, aligned mentorship

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In this episode of Prosper in the Kingdom, John Cleaver and Wendy Lee unpack a topic that’s often misunderstood both in the church and in culture—retirement. Does God call us to simply “check out” after age 65? Or is there a greater purpose for our later years?

With humor, wisdom, and biblical insights, John and Wendy challenge the worldly view of retirement as endless leisure and instead paint a picture of legacy-driven living. They explore how scripture calls us to shift our energy—not withdraw from life—and embrace new assignments in God’s Kingdom.

• [00:00] Weekend recap + live church event success
  

• [04:30] Is retirement biblical? Redefining retirement as redirection
  

• [09:45] Shifting from work to service and purpose
  

• [16:20] Financial planning with purpose – Proverbs wisdom
  

• [24:00] Caring for your health for longevity – why muscle matters
  

• [33:10] Leaving a legacy of wisdom, not just wealth
  

• [41:50] Staying active in purpose and community
  

• [49:00] The power of mentorship and fast-tracking the next generation
  

• [54:30] Action challenge: Write your eulogy, assess your direction
  

• [57:20] Closing encouragement + next week’s episode preview
  

✅ Retirement is a season of redirection, not withdrawal ✅ Scripture calls older generations to guide, mentor, and serve ✅ Financial freedom enables you to live your Kingdom purpose ✅ Good health stewardship extends your ability to serve ✅ Legacy is more than money—it’s faith, wisdom, and example ✅ Challenge: Write your eulogy to reflect on who you want to be

“There’s no retirement in the Kingdom, just new assignments and wisdom to share.”

“Retirement isn’t a destination; it’s a transition into legacy-driven living.”

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In this real and relatable episode, hosts Ryan and Ellie dive into the two biggest areas that make or break a marriage: money and health. They get honest about what it looks like to pursue alignment in both—and how it's not about perfection, but about progress together. You'll hear the practical shifts they've made, the missteps they've grown from, and why staying on the same page financially and physically creates deeper intimacy and unity in their relationship.

Whether you're newly married or years in, this episode will challenge and encourage you to pursue prosperity in your marriage—not just in your bank account or your body, but in your mindset, faith, and commitment to each other.

• Why shared health goals matter in marriage (and how to start small)
  

• The danger of hiding spending or avoiding money convos
  

• How to build financial unity without micromanaging each other
  

• What true prosperity looks like in a Kingdom marriage
  

• How physical health and stewardship are connected to spiritual alignment
  

“It’s not about how your spouse looks—it’s about what you’re building together.”

“If we’re hiding in any area—money, health, anything—it creates separation.”

“We’re not chasing six-packs and stacks. We’re chasing Kingdom alignment.”

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