He Put His Dream on Hold for 17 Years to Raise Four Children | Mark on Purpose, Family & Second Chances

What happens when the dream you’ve spent years building has to be placed on hold? This week on The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with author Mark for a deeply personal conversation about purpose, sacrifice, parenting, and rediscovering the dreams you thought were gone forever. After publishing five books, Mark and his wife made a life-changing decision to adopt four older children, each navigating PTSD and significant learning challenges. That decision transformed every part of their lives and led Mark to step away from writing for nearly seventeen years. Now, he’s returned with a brand-new young adult dystopian novel, carrying wisdom that could only come from living through one of life’s most meaningful interruptions. Together they discuss: Choosing family over personal ambition Parenting children through trauma Living with delayed dreams Faith during difficult seasons Returning to creativity after years away Why purpose doesn’t always follow your timeline This isn’t just an interview about writing. It’s a conversation about legacy. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve missed your opportunity… This episode is for you! Connect with CJ Moneyway Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cj-moneyway-show/id1523842036 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0THk7X… YouTube: https://youtube.com/@CJMoneyway Website https://www.cjmoneyway.com Facebook https://facebook.com/cjmoneyway Instagram https://instagram.com/cjmoneyway LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/cjmoneyway TikTok https://tiktok.com/@cjmoneyway Business Inquiries info@cjmoneyway.com (replace if another business email is preferred) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.