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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 12/15/25 Jim Brangenberg 12/15/25

155: Retired to an RV – and a Pulpit

What started as a five-year wind-down from leadership turned into something Michael Turner never expected—16 months living in an RV, serving neighbors at a campground, and eventually preaching each Sunday to a community many churches never reach. In this episode, Michael shares how God repurposed decades of experience into unexpected ministry, proving that retirement isn’t about slowing down, but staying available.

Jim Brangenberg 12/1/25 Jim Brangenberg 12/1/25

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!

Jim Brangenberg 11/17/25 Jim Brangenberg 11/17/25

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.

Jim Brangenberg 11/5/25 Jim Brangenberg 11/5/25

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.

Jim Brangenberg 10/22/25 Jim Brangenberg 10/22/25

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!

Jim Brangenberg 10/8/25 Jim Brangenberg 10/8/25

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.

Jim Brangenberg 9/24/25 Jim Brangenberg 9/24/25

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.

Jim Brangenberg 9/10/25 Jim Brangenberg 9/10/25

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!

Jim Brangenberg 8/27/25 Jim Brangenberg 8/27/25

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?

Jim Brangenberg 8/13/25 Jim Brangenberg 8/13/25

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!