176: She Definitely Wasn’t Expecting This Assignment!

FEATURING: Danita Bye  ORGANIZATION: Christian Crossroads Academy  Although what most would consider “retirement age,” Danita Bye is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference. Alongside her family and a committed community, she’s helping launch Christian Crossroads Academy, a classica…

175: Getting Older Without Kicking and Screaming: Productivity vs. Fruitfulness

FEATURING: Bob & Alice Fryling  ORGANIZATION: Aging Faithfully: The Holy Invitation of Growing Older  Breaking news: people are getting old!   While aging may not be breaking news, talking honestly – and even laughing a little – about what it means to grow older can be surprisingly refreshing. A…

174: A God-Shaped Mind for a Purposeful Retirement

FEATURING: Dr. Chuck Coker  ORGANIZATION: LifeThrive; A God-Shaped Mind  God designed our minds for more than simply surviving. He created us for human flourishing, spiritual growth, and a life connected to Him – and that purpose doesn't end when we retire!  In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim a…

173: What if God’s Rules Are Actually a Gift?

FEATURING: Tom Lutz  ORGANIZATION: Equipping Christians for Kingdom Obedience; Metro Atlanta Seminary  What if God's laws aren't meant to feel like restrictions, but like a gift – a guide for living wisely and flourishing in the world He created?  In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim and Martha B…

172: Risky Retirement

FEATURING: Susan Schramm  ORGANIZATION: Go to Market Impact; Fast Track Your Big Idea! Navigate Risk, Move People to Action and Avoid your Strategy Going Off Course  What if the greatest risk in retirement isn't running out of money, but running away from the purpose God still has for you?  In t…

171: Too Old for This Mission Field? Not Even Close!

FEATURING: Ken & Patti Sandel  ORGANIZATION: Apartment Life  What if your retirement address could become your mission field? Ken and Patti Sandel left successful careers in insurance, tried mission life on the road, in the mountains, and at the beach – and then said yes to something nobody expec…

170: Why Start a New Business at 78?

Featuring: Bob Lambert  Ministry: Human2Human  At 78 years old, Bob Lambert did something many people would never consider: he started a brand-new business.  After decades of building companies and investing in leaders, Bob wasn't interested in slowing down. Instead, he began asking God a differ…

169: You Might Be Funding Things You Don’t Believe In

Featuring: Luke Andrews  Ministry: Inspire Advisors  Most retirees spend a lot of time asking, Will I have enough? But what if there's another question worth asking: Is my money making an eternal impact?  In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg welcome Luke Andrews of Inspire …

168: A Starting Point for Your Retirement Ministry

Featuring: Jim & Martha Brangenberg  Ministry: iWork4Him & iRetire4Him  What if a simple summer picnic could change our country?  In this lively episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg launch a summer challenge for listeners: host a neighborhood picnic. They share personal stories, practical hospita…

167: Building a Movement of Purpose-Driven Retirees

FEATURING: Barak Strickland  ORGANIZATION: Refire Nation  What happens when you change one letter in a word? You get Barak Strickland’s “retire to refire” God-given mission.   After retiring from a 40-year career in the Air Force, Barak thought he was entering a quieter season of life. Instead, …