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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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154: A Simple Christmas Challenge for Retirees
Christmas is meant to be full of meaning – not just memories. Jim and Martha challenge you to get out of your comfort zone and into the true Christmas spirit this year. From the iRetire4Him family to yours, Merry Christmas!
153: “You Got 39 Minutes?”
This week, Jim sits down with brand-new retiree Russell Jenson—whose “quiet summer” on a Minnesota lake turned into something far more unexpected. Tune in for a heartfelt, humorous look at a man discovering what comes after “I’m done working”—and how a Minnesota lake became the classroom where God clarified Russell’s calling.
152: Don't Move to Florida: The Mindset Shift You Need to Retire to Purpose
Retirement is about far more than vacation, leisure, and comfort. It’s about a new chance for Kingdom impact and living an abundant life! Tune in for a quick dose of encouragement and to hear how you can get a free guide to retirement.
151: Full Surrender for Full Satisfaction
Based on your retirement years, how is God going to judge you when you stand before Him? Hear from C12 Founder Buck Jacobs about how surrendering your retirement to Kingdom purposes is the path you’ve been made for!
150: Lessons from Downton Abbey
In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg take a surprising trip across the pond—to Downton Abbey! While it may sound like a lighthearted detour, the grand finale of the beloved British series offers powerful lessons for every retired believer navigating life’s next transition.
149: “Refiring” as the Body of Christ
Is retirement really the end of your impact—or the perfect time to “refire” your purpose? In this powerful conversation, Jim Brangenberg talks with John McCarthy, founder of Purpose Promise, about how believers over 55 can turn retirement into a season of legacy, wisdom transfer, and renewed calling.
148: Grace and Grit in Retirement
From founding the Purposely Designed Conference to mentoring women through her ministry, Sheila shows that retirement isn’t an ending—it’s an opportunity to glorify God in fresh ways. If you’ve ever wondered what God might have in store for your retirement years, Sheila’s story will inspire you to see this season as a powerful new beginning!
147: Living Your Legacy NOW
Too often, our culture paints the later chapters of life as a time to slow down and focus on personal leisure. But what if this season is when you can live out your Christian legacy most fully—mentoring younger generations, sharing your faith, and showing the world what a vibrant life looks like?
146: This Retirement Lie is Stealing Your Purpose
What if the way we think about retirement is not only unbiblical but actually harmful? At a time when AI is accelerating and younger generations are desperate for wisdom, we cannot afford to sideline our spiritual elders. Danita Bye helps to expose the cultural lie that age 65 marks the end of purpose. Tune in!
145: “The First Time I Retired...”
What do you do when you’re ready to retire—but God clearly says “not yet”? Julé Colvin, founder of Pathways to Growth, joins Jim and Martha to share her story of obedience, purpose, and preparation in her “retirement” years. It’s a great story that is sure to inspire your own retirement plans!