In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark sits down with Troy Nesbitt, founding pastor of Cornerstone Church and the man who started Salt Company in 1987. Troy reflects on what it looks like to navigate the final quarter of life with faithfulness and joy.

Episode Highlights:

00:27 — Introducing Troy Nesbitt: founding pastor, Salt Company pioneer, and mentor to Mark

01:33 — Entering the "final quarter" of life at 63 — and what that actually means

03:09 — Why Troy handed off lead pastor responsibilities earlier than most

03:50 — The principle: pastors reach a decade either side of themselves — nobody gets the third decade

05:39 — Retirement vs. reallocation: a biblical framework for the final season

06:43 — From the work stage to the wisdom stage: what that shift actually looks like

08:12 — The hardest thing about transitioning out of authority — and what a wise leader does instead

11:31 — How cheerleaders empower leaders: the gift of being believed in

13:12 — The NCAA study: why grandparents are athletes' best memories, not dads on the ride home

15:00 — Relating to adult kids who are now parents themselves: the "counsel if asked" rule

16:27 — "Visiting Friday": Troy's weekly habit of sitting with his 88-year-old parents

18:25 — Caring for aging parents as part of finishing well — even when it's hard

23:14 — Troy's vision for the years ahead: more prayer, more coaching, more of less

Resources

• Cornerstone Sermons: Listen Online

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