Mid-Segment Special Guest: Jon Hirst

Ministry: Generous Mind

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Part 3 in the 3-Part Retirement Reformation Manifesto Series

As we wrap up this series on the Retirement Reformation Manifesto, this episode reviews the final four principles and teaches us how we can put them together to represent the power of Jesus in our lives.

Intentionality and focus challenge the “American Dream” of retirement because they steer us toward Kingdom building activities and away from solely self-gratification. These two principles lead us to action steps like service and advocacy. Taking purpose-driven action contributes to our revitalization and shows the world that new opportunities exist, even during retirement.

Jon Hirst was someone who supported the idea of Retirement Reformation from the start, and he hops on in the second segment to talk with Jim and Bruce. Jon talks about the importance of putting all of the Manifesto principles together in Christ, not just looking at them separately. This helps each of us to grow and live out the Manifesto’s key verse, John 15:16: you’re chosen to bear fruit! At the end of the day, it’s about the balance of faithfulness and fruitfulness.

A couple of “action steps’ are coming soon through Retirement Reformation! You’ll be able to participate in a Legacy of Love (wraparound grandparenting) and intergenerational prayer ministry. Sign up to receive the bi-weekly iRetire4Him newsletter email, and we’ll make sure to announce when these ministries are ready for your involvement.

www.RetirementReformation.org

Mid-Segment Special Guest: Wes Wick

Ministry: YES! (Young Enough to Serve)

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Part 2 in the 3-Part Retirement Reformation Manifesto Series

You don’t need to feel “bamboozled” when it comes to retirement. Bruce and Jim walk through the next four principles in the Retirement Reformation Manifesto (the first two principles were covered in the last episode).

Contentment gives us clarity to make better decisions. Stewardship isn’t only about finances, as we learn to steward our days. Love is the biggest reformer of the retiree and makes all the difference. Community is our source of connection that guards against loneliness, helps us discover purpose among our peers, and should be intergenerational for greatest impact.

Guest Wes Wick acknowledges that a lot of “un-learning” needs to happen when it comes to retirement, and segregating older generations in our churches and communities is detrimental. His ministry YES! promotes engagement between all ages and highlights the Community principle of the Manifesto well.

Retirement Reformation is a movement, not just a ministry. Take some time to review, meditate on, and share the Manifesto.  Bruce also recommends reading the Gospel of John in the Bible, too. Then put the principles into practice by getting involved with the Retirement Reformation resources:

-        Oxygen for Life: a weekend event for your church

-        Recreating Retirement: a 10-session workshop

-        Retirement Voices: hear from individuals in different stages and walks of retirement – coming soon!

-        Intergenerational Prayer Ministry: coming soon!

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Mid-Segment Special Guest: Brian Kluth

Ministry: Retirement Rewired

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Part 1 in the 3-Part Retirement Reformation Manifesto Series

Retirement Reformation’s founder, Bruce Bruinsma, shares a very important part of retirement for him – the Retirement Reformation Manifesto. What’s that? It’s 10 core principles that will encourage, embolden, and guide you as you prepare for and live out your retirement.

What’s the point of following the Retirement Reformation Manifesto? If you follow it well, you’ll impact others for the Kingdom by bearing more and more fruit! This episode highlights the first two principles of the Manifesto: freedom and preparation.

During the second segment, Brian Kluth wants to encourage you to “look through the windshield at what’s the come, not through the rearview mirror.” God has so many great things on the horizon for each of us (Ephesians 2:10).

Listen and discover how to live out the Manifesto principles in your own life. Review the Manifesto yourself, commit to following it, and share it with a friend. This is also a great resource to walk through with your small group.

www.RetirementReformation.org

Mid-Segment Special Guest: Bob Tiede

Ministry: Leading with Questions

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Part 3 of the 3-Part Conversations We Have to Have Series 

As we grow older, we’re gonna need help! 

We all reach an age where we stop being able to do everything on our own. In your case, that might be now, soon, or further down the road. Either way, it’s an important conversation to have. In this practical episode of the iRetire4Him Podcast, Jim and Bruce discuss experiences from their own lives.

Bruce talks about the conversations he’s currently having with his wife Judy about the help they now need and what help they might need in the future. Jim shares what he and wife Martha are living out now as the primary caregivers for his own 90 year-old parents. In both instances, they emphasize the fact that it’s OK to ask for help!

In the second segment of show 99, Bob Tiede gives a great explanation of when and why believers should retire. As the co-author of Leading with Questions and a team member of Leadership Devlopment at CRU, Bob often spends time with younger men, and he encourages other seniors to intentionally pour into the younger generations. Reach out to Bob if you’d be interested in coaching within CRU.

If you have more questions and ideas about these conversations we’ve been having on the podcast lately, let us know! You can send us a message on the Retirement Reformation Facebook page or email Jim@iWork4Him.com.

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Mid-Segment Special Guest: Doug Hunter

Ministry: Pinnacle Forum

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#2 of 3-Part Series: In general, Americans have bought into the lie that retirement should be 30+ years of pure leisure. But that’s not a sustainable way of life! Retirement Reformation founder Bruce Bruinsma reflects on the example that God gives of 6 days of purpose and 1 day of rest. As retirees, we can still find the necessary rest and fun in retirement without trying to make rest and fun the driving factor during our retirement years.

Doug Hunter with Pinnacle Forum is 75 years old but nowhere near slowing down! He spends most of his time engaging with Christian leaders at Pinnacle Forum, to make a difference in the marketplace, but he also serves on several boards, sharing his wisdom and experience. He’s a shining example of living with purpose over leisure and encourages iRetire4Him Podcast listeners to ask God how He wants to use them.

Bruce also shares a bit more about their Oxygen for Life events that are taking place across the nation and Retirement Reformation’s goals for reaching as many retirees as possible with the message that you have purpose and God wants to use you as long as you have breath in your lungs!

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Mid-Segment Special Guest: Mike Henry

Ministry: Follower of One

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#1 of 3-Part Series: This conversation between Jim and Bruce (with special mid-segment guest, Mike Henry) is so vital for ALL seniors. Because your retirement shouldn’t be nothing. The American “dream” of retirement has misled too many retirees already, so we invite you to instead buy into the purpose that God has for you during your retirement years!

Join the conversation you have to have. Retirement Reformation offers tools and resources that address your retirement issues, doubts, and plans. Find more ways to be intentional as a Christian retiree. Some of the organizations Bruce mentioned in this episode that could use your help are:

Life Action

Bibles for the World

CAFO Network (Christian Alliance for Orphans)

Check out other partnerships on the Retirement Reformation website.

www.RetirementReformation.org

Mid-Segment Special Guest: Gordon Marcy

Ministry: Glorystone App

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#5 of 5-Part Series: In this series you’ve seen just how detrimental isolation is – often leading to loneliness, addiction, divorce, and even bankruptcy. Well, suicide often branches from one or more of these five areas. Even scarier – studies show there’s been a 20% increase of suicide attempts in adults 85+ in the last few years and over one third of suicide deaths were 55 or older.

What’s the main warning sign? Isolation and loneliness. Now you can clearly see why the iRetire4Him Podcast is addressing the dangers of isolation.

The message of Retirement Reformation combats ideas of hopelessness: you’re unique and called by God specifically. That gives you purpose, so you can step into God’s preferred future for you.

Even though he “retired” from Christian radio at 54, God allowed mid-segment guest Gordon Marcy to start the Glorystone App, an online player used by Christian broadcasters and ministries. Gordon confesses himself that he doesn’t have a background in software, but he shows how even at retirement age God can use you to do something you’ve never dreamed of. Listen to his advice for you!

www.RetirementReformation.org

Mid-Segment Special Guest: Dr. Mark Andrews

Ministry: Adoptive Family Resources

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#4 of 5-Part Series: Rising costs, credit cards, lack of budgeting, no conversations around money, stewardship issues – all reasons that can lead to filing for bankruptcy in retirement. Our finances need sanctification, too!

Bruce from the Retirement Reformation gives examples about the importance of having “wise advisors” to make financial decisions. And if we’re living in isolation, that’s hard! Seeking out this advice is part of the good stewardship that God has called each believer to. Managing money isn’t always easy, but God is ready to lead you in your financial decisions, if you’ll let Him.

In the second segment, we welcomed Dr. Mark Andrews to share about his organization Adoptive Family Resources, which he acknowledges has brought a great fulfillment to his life after having retired from family counseling.

How could retirees make a difference in foster and adoption ministry? Mark discusses a need for court appointed social workers (CASAS) and volunteers at foster and adoption organizations. Could you be a “wrap-around grandparent?”

www.RetirementReformation.org

Mid-Segment Special Guest: Gary Gilmore

Ministry: Pastor, Retired Military Chaplain

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#3 of 5-Part Series: In this episode, Pastor Gary Gilmore comes back for another segment to finish his talk on how God has been using him to help retired military members. We hear more about issues of isolation he’s seen as well as what can help.

So, how does isolation play into retirees getting divorced in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s? This is a question that Bruce Bruinsma of Retirement Reformation aims to answer in Part 3 of this series. He also helps to address other issues that result from divorce – at any age but especially for the older generation.

Just like Jim asks in this show: Where’s the HOPE in this conversation? Listen to find out! Also, be sure to listen and then reach out to us if you or someone you know helps with marriage counseling and retreats for seniors.

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Mid-Segment Special Guest: Gary Gilmore

Ministry: Pastor, Retired Military Chaplain

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#2 of 5-Part Series: This current iRetire4Him Podcast series is all about the resulting “grays” that stem from isolation during retirement. Have you listened to the intro episode, Isolation Leads to Loneliness? If not, we recommend that you go back and listen to that Part 1 show, too.

Alcohol, drugs, and porn aren’t just for the young, and we’re now seeing more and more addiction to these things among seniors. So how does this lead to isolation? Because addictions create shame that causes one to isolate him or herself. But just like we highlighted last week, there’s HOPE for retirees that find themselves in addiction and isolation. Retirement Reformation isn’t a recovery program, but it does want to help retirees have purpose and hope for the future!

Pastor and former military chaplain Gary Gilmore shares about his work ministering in the military. He starts talking about his unique position of chaplain ministry and will follow up next episode discussing his current work with retired military members. Be sure to subscribe to iRetire4Him Podcast on your favorite podcast platform, or listen here online, to make sure you don’t miss an episode!

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