Support Michael Halbrook

I'm a husband, father of four sons, and someone trying to figure out the second half of life in public.

By day, I spent 30 years in media, marketing, and tech - including 18 years consulting and leading teams at Adobe. By call, I serve as a Catholic deacon in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. For fun, I run Disney races and write about it at runDisDad.com.

I write in two places that matter most:

DeaconMichael.net - Reflections on faith, family, and diaconal life. The Sunday Gospel, questions people ask about Catholic stuff, and what it means to serve.

LeadAndKeep.com - Formation for leaders navigating transition. The second half isn't decline - it's calling.

All of it comes from the same place: a belief that we're never done being formed, and that sharing the journey helps all of us.

If something I've written has helped you - or just made your day better - a coffee is a kind way to say thanks. No pressure, ever. I'm just grateful you're here.