FEATURING: Victor Dawson 

ORGANIZATION: Summit Group International  

What would change if you saw every day as an opportunity to live on mission? 

In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg sit down with Victor Dawson, author of As You Go, to reframe how believers view retirement through the lens of the Great Commission. Victor challenges the cultural idea of “being done” and invites listeners into a purposeful, faith-filled way of living that continues well beyond a paycheck. 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode 

• Why Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:19 are better understood as “as you go,” not “go somewhere” 

• How retirement creates new freedom to live out faith in daily, ordinary moments 

• Victor’s lifelong purpose statement and how it guides his daily decisions 

• The role prayer plays in noticing divine opportunities 

• Why sharing your faith doesn’t carry the pressure to “save” anyone 

• How mentoring and discipleship often become mutual, life-giving relationships 

• A powerful mentoring story that shows how God’s Word truly does not return void 

• Simple ways to spark meaningful faith conversations anywhere life takes you 

Victor Dawson brings the “as you go” message to life through a long-term mentoring relationship with Brett, a younger man navigating faith, career pressure, and personal crisis. What began as intentional discipleship over coffee became a relationship marked by deep trust, spiritual growth, and mutual encouragement. 

Throughout their time together, Victor consistently reminded Brett of three foundational truths:  

1. God loves you more than you can imagine 

1. God has a plan and purpose for your life 

1. Trusting God means He will take care of you  

Years later, during Victor’s own difficult moment, Brett was prompted by God to reach out and repeat those same words back to him – powerfully illustrating how discipleship often flows both ways and how faithfulness bears fruit over time. 

“As you go” doesn’t require a platform or program, but prayerful attentiveness and a willingness to engage. Sometimes it starts with a simple, courageous question: “Are you the reason I’m here today?” In ordinary moments God opens doors for conversations that can impact eternity. 

Resources Mentioned 

• As You Go by Victor Dawson – a practical guide to sparking conversations that impact eternity 

• Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) – a global ministry focused on evangelism and discipleship 

• iRetire4Him: Unlock God’s Purpose for Your Retirement – your field guide for living your retirement years with more significance than you ever imagined