iRetire4Him

FEATURING: Dr. Sharen Ford & Cindy King  Part 2 in our “best of iRetire4Him” series highlights two powerful conversations that introduced and expanded on the concept of wraparound grandparenting. We first discussed this idea with Dr. Sharen Ford, encouraging retirees to step into roles as mentors and supporters for foster and adoptive families. Drawing from her

FEATURING: LD Buckingham & Phil Burks  Retirement isn’t about slowing down—it’s about stepping into a new purpose! In this special “best of” show, we revisit two powerful conversations with Dr. LD Buckingham and Phil Burks, two men who prove that God’s calling doesn’t come with an expiration date.  LD Buckingham, after 45 year

MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Amy Ford  Organization: Embrace Grace Part 2 of the 2-Part Series on Neighboring In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma dive into the powerful impact retirees can have on their local communities. With the freedom that comes after leaving the workforce, retirement offers a unique opportunity to pour into others. From mentoring youn

MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Amy Ford  Organization: Embrace Grace  Part 1 of the 2-Part Series on Neighboring Too often, retirees overlook the ministry opportunities right in their neighborhoods. In this episode, Bruce and Jim discuss practical ways to build connections with neighbors, like hosting dinner parties, neighborhood potlucks, or simply meeting for breakfast at a local s

MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Derek Carter  Organization: Focus on the Family – Wait No More  Part 3 of the 3-Part Series Everyone Can Do Something  In the final episode of iRetire4Him for 2024, Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma invite listeners to reflect on the past year and embrace the opportunities of 2025. They explore how retirees can live intentionally, grow spiri

MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Joel Werdell Organization: Christian Association of Youth Mentoring Part 2 of the 3-Part Series Everyone Can Do Something With Christmas and New Year’s Eve just around the corner, this show challenges listeners to consider how they can make a difference in the lives of others. Bruce reflects on God’s systematic design for moments of reflection and act

MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Bruce Bruinsma Organization: Retirement Reformation 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?

MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Joel Werdell Organization: Christian Association of Youth Mentoring 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

MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Mark Andrews Organization: Adoptive Family Resources Part 2 of the 3-Part Series Kingdom Impact as a Senior In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma challenge retirees to find purpose in their retirement years by serving and encourage listeners to stay engaged, using their wisdom and experience to mentor and impact their communities.

MID-SEGMENT GUEST: John Avant Ministry: Passion Promise Part 1 of the 3-Part Series Kingdom Impact as a Senior In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma discuss the untapped potential of retirees to make a Kingdom impact. Bruce highlights that many retirees feel they’ve outlived their ability to contribute because they haven’t realized their role in