Part 1 of the 3-Part Series Everyone Can Do Something 

Leading up to Christmas and the end of the year, hosts Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma inspire retirees to embrace the season with purpose and love. Reflecting on the Christmas spirit, they ask: What can you uniquely do to make a difference this year? 

We’re reminded that even small, neighborly gestures can bring immense joy as the duo discusses practical ways to bless others, from making a thoughtful phone call to helping foster children gain a sense of belonging. Find a need and fill it—whether through time, resources, or simply a listening ear. Bruce is a big advocate of Wraparound Grandparenting, where retirees support foster and adoptive families with love and stability. The message is clear: while we all have different abilities, everyone can bring hope to someone else’s life, which is what the Church is called to do! 

Above all, the episode emphasizes loving your neighbor, not just at Christmas but all year long. Whether you’re retired, working, or somewhere in between, there’s a unique way for you to spread joy. After all, the heart of the season is living out Christ’s love.

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SHOW GUESTS: Bruce Bruinsma

Ministry: Retirement Reformation

Part 3 of the 3-Part Series Kingdom Impact as a Senior 

Wrap up this series exploring the vital role of retired believers in making a Kingdom impact. It emphasizes that retirees can still play a significant role in the church and broader community, actively using their time, life experience, and spiritual wisdom. Retirement Reformation founder Bruce Bruinsma encourages retirees to seek out churches that value multigenerational connections and to engage in activities that foster mentorship with younger individuals, noting the need for mentorship across all age groups. 

Guest Joel Werdell, from the Christian Association of Youth Mentoring (CAYM), shares his passion for connecting youth with caring adults. He describes a “crisis” in communities where young people lack supportive adults outside their families and echoes the call on retirees to provide guidance and connection to future generations. Bruce and Jim also discuss the challenges retirees might face, especially spiritual resistance, when living out their faith actively. Despite these obstacles, Bruce shares how caregiving for his wife has deepened their relationship, teaching him to serve with love and patience. Through stories and encouragement, the episode highlights purposeful living and the lasting impact retirees can have on their families, churches, and communities.

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SHOW GUESTS: Joel Werdell

Ministry: Christian Association of Youth Mentoring