At nearly 90 years old, Dr. Bill Wagner isn’t slowing down – and he’s not apologizing for it. 

In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim Brangenberg talks with Bill Wagner – pastor, international missiologist, and founder of the Global Strategy Forum. They discuss why the modern idea of retirement may be one of the Church’s biggest lies. 

Bill shares how, as a young man in his early 20s, he began asking a question most believers never consider: “What will God do with me when I’m old?” That question shaped a lifetime of preparation and now fuels Bill’s ministry. 

You’ll hear Bill: 

• Share how dyslexia, engineering, seminary, and missions uniquely prepared him for impact later in life 

• Describe the senior-led, old-fashioned revivals he’s launched, putting retirees back in leadership, evangelism, and service 

• Unpack what he learned studying movements that think strategically at a societal (macro) level – and why the Church often doesn’t 

• Reveal the four-part framework he personally uses to evaluate his life every two months, modeled after Jesus’ growth in Luke 2 

Bill also challenges us with a hard truth: older believers are one of the fastest-lost groups in the Church – not because they lack faith, but because no one expects anything of them anymore. 

This conversation isn’t about staying busy. 
It’s about staying faithful. 
And believing that God may do His most strategic work through you after retirement, not before. 

Resources Mentioned: 

• iRetire4Him book: a field guide for Christian retirees who want to live their “4th quarter” with purpose 

• SaferNet: a VPN, antivirus, and web filters/controls to keep your family and business safe 

FEATURING: Dr. Bill Wagner 

ORGANIZATION: Institute for Global Strategic Studies at Olivet University 

What if this next season of life – whatever your age or stage – was shaped by something as simple as opening your door? 

In this light-hearted and practical New Year’s special, Jim and Martha Brangenberg share why welcoming people into your home can be one of the most meaningful ways to build relationships, encourage real conversation, and live with purpose. Whether you’re still working, newly retired, or somewhere in between, this episode offers encouragement and easy ideas for turning ordinary gatherings into moments that matter. 

You’ll hear: 

• Why home gatherings create space for deeper, more authentic conversations 

• Simple ways to host without pressure, perfection, or overplanning 

• How shared meals and relaxed conversation often open doors for lasting relationships and ministry opportunities 

• Why taking the initiative now can shape connections throughout the year ahead 

This episode isn’t about hosting flawlessly. It’s about being present, intentional, and open. A simple invitation may be exactly what God uses to encourage someone this year. Listen in, then ask yourself: Who could I invite into my space in the months ahead? 

Additional Resources Mentioned in This Episode 

• 2026 iWork4Him Events 
  Learn more about upcoming in-person gatherings and where Jim and Martha will be in 2026: iWork4Him.com/events (Maryland, North Carolina, Orlando, & Cincinnati) 

• Support the Mission (PWI Swipe Program) 
  Help more workplace believers and retirees live with daily purpose by partnering with iWork4Him using PWI Swipe. Find all details and start swiping today! 

Book Offer + Signature Punch Recipe 
During the month of January, listeners can receive one of the iWork4Him books for the cost of shipping only – a great way to start the year or share with friends. If you’re inspired to host, you can also request Martha’s favorite mocha punch recipe (and a few other simple party-friendly ideas). For both the book offer and the recipe, email martha@iwork4him.com or call the “listener line” at 866-713-9675. 

FEATURING: Jim & Martha Brangenberg 

ORGANIZATION: iWork4Him Ministries 

Michael Turner thought retirement might be slower and simpler. Instead, one year after stepping away from his company – and after a five-year intentional wind-down – he found himself living in an RV at a Georgia campground, fixing trailers, launching boats, mentoring veterans, and eventually preaching weekly to a pop-up campground church. What unfolded was not a retirement plan, but a clear picture of how God repurposes decades of experience for unexpected ministry. 

In This Conversation 

• Michael describes his five-year transition out of leadership, remaining chairman while gradually releasing day-to-day responsibility and why that helped retirement feel less abrupt. 

• A move to Georgia for his daughter’s college recruitment led to an unusual living arrangement: 16 months full-time in an RV at a large campground with both long-term and transient residents. 

• Michael’s daily prayer: “Lord, use me however You want today” has opened constant opportunities for hands-on service: repairs, transportation, conversations, and practical care. 

• A request to fill in once for a small campground Sunday service slowly became a weekly preaching role. 

• Michael reflects on how decades as an executive prepared him for ministry – clear communication, preparation under pressure, anticipating questions, and engaging people from every background. 

• Realizing the depth of questions being asked, he enrolled at age 65 in a master’s program focused on Christian Apologetics to better serve those he teaches. 

• The campground church removes barriers many feel toward traditional church spaces, welcoming people exactly as they are – camp clothes, hard stories, skepticism and all. 

• Retirement rhythms that matter: staying connected to friends, caring for health, developing hobbies, and avoiding aimlessness by setting 3 daily priorities. 

Next Steps 

• Get the iRetire4Him Book 
  iRetire4Him: Unlocking God’s Purpose for Your Retirement is available for the cost of shipping (to US residents). Email Jim at jim@iwork4him.com to request your copy and begin reframing this season through a Kingdom lens! 

• Impact Other Retirees Through the PWI Swipe Tool 
  You can support the ministry by rounding up the change from everyday purchases through the PWI (Project World Impact) Swipe tool. Your spare change helps fund the work of iWork4Him and iRetire4Him. Learn more and sign up at iwork4him.com/donate

FEATURING: Michael Turner

ORGANIZATION: Retired businessman, Lake Pastor

Christmas is meant to be full of meaning – not just memories. In this special Christmas episode of iRetire4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg share a simple, practical challenge for retirees: use the Christmas season as an opportunity to love the neighbors God has already placed around you. 

For many retired neighbors, Christmas can be quiet, lonely, or even difficult – especially with physical limitations, tighter budgets, or family living far away. But those challenges also open the door for beautiful ministry opportunities right where you live. 

In this episode, Jim and Martha remind us that loving your neighbors doesn’t require big events or elaborate plans. Often, the most meaningful moments come through small, intentional acts: 

• Sharing a plate of cookies 

• Inviting neighbors over for dessert or coffee 

• Hosting a casual gathering in your home or garage 

• Delivering leftovers after Christmas 

• Simply learning your neighbors’ names and saying, “We’re here if you need anything” 

They also share fun, low-pressure ideas like neighborhood gift games (“you’ve been socked!”), community parades, cookie exchanges, and simple games that build shared memories and open doors for deeper relationships. 

Most importantly, this conversation points us back to the true reason for the season – Jesus. Christmas creates a natural, gentle way to share faith, stories, and hope with the people God has placed in our everyday lives. 

Your Christmas Challenge: 

Before the year ends, choose one simple way to love a neighbor. One visit. One invitation. One shared moment. Let God do the rest. 

From the iRetire4Him family to yours, Merry Christmas! 

And don’t forget that you can give yourself or a friend the gift of purpose in retirement. Email Jim@iWork4Him.com to request your free copy of iRetire4Him: Unlock God’s Purpose for Your Retirement – just pay shipping (US residents only).  

P.S. – Read the first chapter for free! 

FEATURING: Jim & Martha Brangenberg

ORGANIZATION: iWork4Him Ministries