Ep 2166: Choosing to Live on Purpose
Featuring: Austin & Ally Henderson
Ministry: Live on Purpose
Austin and Ally Henderson are learning what it means to live on purpose – not by having every detail of life figured out, but by intentionally putting God first and allowing Him to shape their decisions about finances, marriage, family, work, and the future. Austin’s journey began after graduating from college and law school with $300,000 in student loan debt, when the reality of a $3,500 monthly payment forced him to recognize that he needed a plan.
Today, Austin and Ally are raising three young children, building toward financial freedom, and navigating the challenges of honoring work while prioritizing faith and family. They share how intentional financial choices have created greater freedom, why healthy work boundaries actually make Austin a better attorney, how they adjust their quiet time with God as their family grows, and why their goal-setting conversations include prayer and flexibility.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why living with a financial plan can create freedom rather than restriction
How Austin and Ally approached dating and marriage with God as the foundation
The practical boundaries Austin uses to protect family time while working as an attorney
Why quiet time with God may look different in different seasons of life
How the Hendersons use date nights and annual goal-setting retreats to stay on the same page
Why their 10-year and five-year plans are intentional but not rigid
How Austin wrote his book, Live on Purpose, 250 words at a time
How he credits Dave Ramsey’s “get out of debt” plan for their financial accomplishments
How their financial choices have helped create flexibility to serve family, friends, and others
Why obedience to God often begins with the small things rather than one big calling
The Hendersons' story is a reminder that intentional living isn't about controlling every outcome. It's about making a plan, seeking God, being willing to adjust, and faithfully taking the next step He puts in front of you. As Ally puts it, obedience in the little things can lead to the next step and ultimately to an adventure far better than what we could create on our own!
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