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 spot. Small steps can lead to big relationships. 

In the second segment, Amy Ford from Embrace Grace shares her inspiring journey of transforming her personal experience with an unplanned pregnancy into a nationwide ministry. Embrace Grace empowers churches to support women and couples facing unexpected pregnancies through 12-week support groups. Amy emphasizes the importance of older generations mentoring younger ones, offering authenticity and encouragement to a generation craving real connection. 

Wrapping up, the show challenge retirees to consider moving into neighborhoods with younger families, offering wisdom, practical help, and mentorship. Whether it’s teaching basic life skills or just being a positive presence, retirees can bring transformation and joy. Retirement is a time to bloom where you’re planted and let your light shine!

www.RetirementReformation.org

MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Amy Ford&nbsp;
Organization: <a href="https://embracegrace.org/">Embrace Grace</a>&nbsp;
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 spot. Small steps can lead to big relationships.&nbsp;
In the second segment, Amy Ford from Embrace Grace shares her inspiring journey of transforming her personal experience with an unplanned pregnancy into a nationwide ministry. Embrace Grace empowers churches to support women and couples facing unexpected pregnancies through 12-week support groups. Amy emphasizes the importance of older generations mentoring younger ones, offering authenticity and encouragement to a generation craving real connection.&nbsp;
Wrapping up, the show challenge retirees to consider moving into neighborhoods with younger families, offering wisdom, practical help, and mentorship. Whether it&rsquo;s teaching basic life skills or just being a positive presence, retirees can bring transformation and joy. Retirement is a time to bloom where you&rsquo;re planted and let your light shine!
<a href="http://www.retirementreformation.org/">www.RetirementReformation.org</a>

Unlock God’s purpose for your retirement with the iRetire4Him Podcast! Hosts Jim & Martha Brangenberg deliver practical, biblical advice so that you can prepare for and live out a retirement full of purpose and satisfaction. Remember, if you’ve got a pulse, you’ve got a purpose. Decide today to say, “iRetire4Him!”

Unlock God&rsquo;s purpose for your retirement with the iRetire4Him Podcast! Hosts Jim &amp; Martha Brangenberg deliver practical, biblical advice so that you can prepare for and live out a retirement full of purpose and satisfaction. Remember, if you&rsquo;ve got a pulse, you&rsquo;ve got a purpose. Decide today to say, &ldquo;iRetire4Him!&rdquo;

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