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Unlocking God’s Purpose for the Christian Retiree

Welcome to the iRetire4Him Podcast where you’ll get practical, tactical, factual, and biblical advice on living out your retirement years with purpose.

Delivered by your hosts Jim & Martha Brangenberg, let’s plan your retirement journey together so you can say, “I Retire 4 Him!”

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Jim Brangenberg 6/15/26 Jim Brangenberg 6/15/26

168: A Starting Point for Your Retirement Ministry

What if a simple summer picnic could change our country? In this encouraging episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg share how food, fellowship, and intentional connection can break down barriers, build relationships, and reflect the love of Christ right where you live.

Jim Brangenberg 6/1/26 Jim Brangenberg 6/1/26

167: Building a Movement of Purpose-Driven Retirees

What happens when you change one letter in a word? You get Barak Strickland’s “retire to refire” God-given mission. Learn how – and why – you should be seeking refirement for your retirement years.

Jim Brangenberg 5/18/26 Jim Brangenberg 5/18/26

166: When God Aligns a Couple for Their Next Assignment

We love watching God take couples on new adventures – even in retirement. In this encouraging episode, Jim and Martha sit down with Peter and Tini Lawry to talk about faith, retirement, mentoring, and learning to minister together again.

Jim Brangenberg 5/4/26 Jim Brangenberg 5/4/26

165: Free Golf. Eternal Purpose.

A free round of golf. A simple invitation. A life changed years later. This episode shows how God is using retirees, relationships, and the idea of a “mulligan” to reach people right where they are.

Jim Brangenberg 4/20/26 Jim Brangenberg 4/20/26

164: Your Summer Challenge: Have a Picnic

Instead of complicated programs or formal outreach, Jim encourages retirees to hang out and relax. As the weather warms up, this episode offers a practical way to live out Jesus’ command to love your neighbor – one picnic at a time!

Jim Brangenberg 4/6/26 Jim Brangenberg 4/6/26

163: What If Your Address Was Your Assignment?

What does it look like to turn an apartment complex into a mission field? Meet Ken and Patti Sandel, a couple in their 70s and 80s who are living on purpose inside a Tennessee apartment community where they host gatherings, build trust, and show up daily for neighbors who need a listening ear or steady presence. Learn more about the Sandels and how they’ve partnered with Apartment Life!

Jim Brangenberg 3/23/26 Jim Brangenberg 3/23/26

162: I Never Got the Memo About Retirement

Roy Goble says he never got the memo about retirement. In this episode, he shares how faith, generosity, and a lifetime of “junkyard wisdom” continue to shape his purpose today.

Jim Brangenberg 3/9/26 Jim Brangenberg 3/9/26

161: Why I'm Running for Mayor... and Why Maybe You Should Too

Jim reminds listeners that the greatest enemy isn’t another candidate or political party. It’s the spiritual battle for the hearts and well-being of our communities. Instead of simply watching what happens in our cities, counties, and neighborhoods, what if we asked God where He wants us to serve next?

Jim Brangenberg 2/23/26 Jim Brangenberg 2/23/26

160: Ask More. Lead Better.

At 77, Bob Tiede isn’t slowing down – he’s doubling down on purpose. Bob admits he once led as a “benevolent dictator:” kind but convinced a leader’s job was to figure it out and tell others what to do. Everything changed when he discovered a better model: lead with questions. Now he’s stepping into his most strategic years of influence, and you can, too!

Jim Brangenberg 2/9/26 Jim Brangenberg 2/9/26

159: Old People Know Stuff

What happens to marriage, calling, and influence when retirement begins? In this episode of iRetire4Him, Rhonda Stoppe speaks candidly about staying connected in marriage, resisting “gray divorce,” and embracing mentoring as a Kingdom calling in the later years. With wisdom shaped by real life and deep faith, Rhonda reminds us that this season isn’t about slowing down. It’s about leaning in… because sometimes, old people really do know stuff!