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How Do You Prepare for What No One Wants to Talk About?

Author
AJ Beaber
Published
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://ask-better-questions-on-purpose.simplecast.com/episodes/how-do-you-prepare-for-what-no-one-wants-to-talk-about-V5aEAZ71

Grief. Death. Legacy. We don’t like to talk about them—but we must. In this week’s episode, Pastor Rick Craig shares his personal journey through loss and how it led to a ministry of preparation, healing, and hope. Hear how faith and planning can transform the hardest conversations into gifts of peace—for you and those you love

Throughout the episode, Pastor Rick shares insights from his acclaimed When It’s Time book series, offering practical advice on how to plan intentionally for the later seasons of life. From building a reliable support team to embracing a “fourth quarter” filled with purpose, this discussion is both eye-opening and deeply affirming.

 

Chapters

0:00 — Introduction to Pastor Rick Craig

5:12 — The Journey Through Grief

15:30 — The Importance of End-of-Life Planning
25:45 — Insights from the When It’s Time Series
35:20 — Building a Support Team.

45:00 — Living a Fulfilling Fourth Quarter

55:10 — Q&A and Closing Reflections.

Memorable Quotes

 

“Your plan is part of your legacy. Your lack of planning is also part of your legacy.”

 

📚 Resources & Links

Explore Pastor Rick’s When It’s Time book series: [Available on Amazon] 

Visit: whenitstime.org for tools, guides, and more.

Call to Action

Take a moment to reflect on your own level of preparedness. Start the conversation with your loved ones about end-of-life planning—today, not tomorrow. Visit Pastor Rick’s website for practical tools and spiritual support.


#EndOfLifePlanning #LegacyMatters #FaithAndHealing #PastorRickCraig #FourthQuarterLiving #GriefRecovery #FamilyPreparedness


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See you next time!

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