Christian Gets Fired Right Before Being Vested

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

When he was just 17 years old, Gene McGuire was wrongfully convicted of a murder that he did not commit. His sentence was devastating: life in prison without the possibility of parole. He spent 35 years behind bars before he was released, but his eventual freedom came only after years of navigating the court system and dealing with unsympathetic public defenders. While in prison, Gene became a born-again Christian, and that changed his life forever. He was able to forgive others who had wronged him as Christ forgives us. His testimony is a powerful example of how Jesus can use any situation for His glory. Today, Gene is a pastor, author, and speaker who boldly shares his incredible life-changing story around the country.

TAKEAWAYS

A judge agreed in 2012 that Gene had received an unconstitutional sentence, which led to his release from prison 35 years later

Respect comes with a genuine and authentic lifestyle

Gene lived his Christian values in his personal life, providing a public example of the mercy of Christ even while behind bars

Gene’s book, Unshackled: From Ruins to Redemption, details his conviction, prison sentence, release, and most of all: his conversion

Minister Falsely Accused

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Do We Have A Soul

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Joel Malick has two decades of experience in the financial services industry. He understands the non-financial challenges retirees can face, as they catapult into retirement. Joel describes retirement as a time in many people's lives when they can find themselves feeling disappointed with what they hoped it would be. Joel is the co-author of Afterwork: An Honest Discussion About the Retirement Lie and How to Live a Future Worthy of Dreams. In his book, he talks about some of the most important aspects needed to pursue a fulfilling retirement - one that's more about relationships and serving others than it is about seeking self happiness in pursuit of the retirement dream. He encourages people to find personal purpose and achieve a balanced lifestyle, even amidst retirement.

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You can be “on mission” even in life’s seemingly mundane moments and we are wired to use our gifts to serve others

Joel assists people in trying to reshape their expectations so that they are more accurate and realistic

Joel explains in detail the key things that everyone needs to do before they hit retirement

Relationships and face-to-face quality time with others are vitally important, especially amid retirement

In today’s economy, generously giving money to other people seems like an impossibility, but generosity is a keystone of a healthy familial culture. Bill High is the co-author of Giving It All Away…And Getting it All Back Again: The Way of Living Generously. He is also the Chief Family Officer at Legacy Stone, and he consults often with family-owned businesses on matters of planning and giving. He discusses how families can learn to foster a spirit of generosity and service within the four walls of their homes, and how to bring that spirit into the workplace. He also talks about the importance of knowing your family history and embracing a narrative identity. “If you know where you have come from, it’s much easier to fit inside a larger narrative,” he explains.

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Many people don’t know anything about their family story, and this causes them anxiety and less likely to give of their time and money

You and your children will both feel more secure if you know that you are part of a broader picture

Hyper-individualism is the number one issue we are facing in America today and causes people to hoard instead of give

Create a family atmosphere where everyone gets excited to serve and establish a vision and mission statement to focus on family goals