In this episode of The Age of Lions, Mark Clement sits down with longtime friend Rusty Hicks for a real conversation about what happens when a major season ends—and God asks you not to sprint into the next one.

After decades in the construction industry, Rusty stepped into a surprising second chapter: men’s and marriage ministry, missions work around the world, and leadership in global kingdom impact. But now, at 64, he’s in a new place—an intentional season of rest, waiting, and reordering his life around what matters most. Rusty unpacks what it looks like to give God the “first,” rebuild spiritual and physical health, resist the pressure to perform, and trust God’s timing when you don’t yet have clarity.

You’ll also hear Rusty speak directly to one of the most common struggles men face in midlife: identity—and how the Word, community, and honest relationships can pull you out of isolation and back to your true anchor.

If you’re in your 50s, 60s, or beyond and wondering, “What’s next?”—this episode will help you slow down, listen for God’s voice, and invest the rest of your life on purpose.