FEATURING: Rodney & Donna Smith  

MINISTRY: Caregiver, Church and Community Volunteers 

What happens when both spouses retire—and suddenly share the same space, time, and rhythm every day? 

In this fun and down-to-earth episode of iRetire4Him, Jim and Martha welcome Rodney and Donna Smith to talk candidly about their first few months navigating retirement together. The Smiths explore how they’ve adjusted to being home at the same time, what it looks like to merge their different daily habits, and how they're slowly easing into volunteering and serving others. They also highlight the importance of communication, separate time, and letting go of rigid expectations. 

Whether you’re already retired or thinking about what’s next, this episode offers encouragement, humor, and practical wisdom for couples who want to walk through this season with grace—and a little bit of fun! 

In this episode: 
How men and women often experience retirement differently 
The unexpected adjustments of sharing the same space full-time 
Starting (and restarting) retirement goals like volunteering and fitness 
The power of routines, rest, and giving each other room 
Why flexibility and friendship matter more than a perfect plan 

FEATURING: Rodney &amp; Donna Smith&nbsp;&nbsp;
MINISTRY: Caregiver, Church and Community Volunteers&nbsp;
What happens when both spouses retire&mdash;and suddenly share the same space, time, and rhythm every day?&nbsp;
In this fun and down-to-earth episode of iRetire4Him, Jim and Martha welcome Rodney and Donna Smith to talk candidly about their first few months navigating retirement together. The Smiths explore how they&rsquo;ve adjusted to being home at the same time, what it looks like to merge their different daily habits, and how they're slowly easing into volunteering and serving others. They also highlight the importance of communication, separate time, and letting go of rigid expectations.&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re already retired or thinking about what&rsquo;s next, this episode offers encouragement, humor, and practical wisdom for couples who want to walk through this season with grace&mdash;and a little bit of fun!&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
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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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