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 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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