iRetire4Him

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 classical Christian school in rural North Dakota that’s shaping students aca...

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. Alice and Bob Fryling join Jim and Martha for a fun, cand...

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 and Martha Brangenberg talk with Chuck Coker, author of...

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 Brangenberg sit down with Tom Lutz, author of  Equippi...

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 this thought-provoking conversation, business strategist and...

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 expected: moving into a diverse Tennessee apartment community at ages 7...

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 different question:  How do You want to use everything You've taught me?...

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 Advisors for a practical conversation about Bibl...

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 hospitality ideas, and a biblical reminder that loving yo...

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, God used unexpected transitions to spark some...

FEATURING: Peter & Tini Lawry  ORGANIZATION:  Business as Mission   We love watching God take couples on new adventures – even in retirement. In this encouraging episode, Jim and Martha sit down with Peter and Tini Lawry to talk about faith, retirement, mentoring, and learning to minister together again.  Peter shares how, after years in busin...

FEATURING: Ron ‘3-Putt’ Potter & Wes Kliner  ORGANIZATION:  Challenge Golf   What if your next round of golf wasn’t just a game but a God-given opportunity? In this episode, Jim and Martha talk with Ron “3-Putt” Potter and Wes Kliner of Challenge Golf, who are using the fairway as a place for eternal impact – especially in the season...

FEATURING: Jim Brangenberg  ORGANIZATION:  iRetire4Him   Spring brings new life – and new opportunities to connect with the people around us. In this short solo episode, Jim Brangenberg challenges listeners to take a simple step toward loving their neighbors:  host a picnic . Instead of complicated programs or formal outreach, Jim encourages something...

FEATURING: Ken & Patti Sandel  ORGANIZATION:  Apartment Life     What does it look like to turn an apartment complex into a mission field?   Meet Ken and Patti Sandel, a couple in their 70s and 80s who are living on purpose inside a Tennessee apartment community where they host gatherings, build trust, and show up daily for neighbors who need a listening ear...

FEATURING: Roy Goble  ORGANIZATION:  Junkyard Wisdom     Seven years after  first appearing on iWork4Him , author, business leader, and “junkyard philosopher” Roy Goble joins Jim and Martha Brangenberg on iRetire4Him to talk about life in what many people would call the retirement years. But Roy says he never got the memo about slowing down. Now close...

FEATURING: Jim Brangenberg  ORGANIZATION:  iWork4Him Ministries     Our culture often treats retirement as the finish line, but Scripture never describes it that way. Followers of Jesus never retire from their calling to serve, lead, and love their communities.  In this episode, Jim shares why he’s stepping into an unexpected new role: running for...

FEATURING: Bob Tiede  ORGANIZATION:  Leading with Questions     At 77, Bob Tiede isn’t slowing down – he’s doubling down on purpose. In this episode of iRetire4Him, he explains why retirement isn’t about stepping away, but stepping into your most strategic years of influence (just like Moses, Joshua, and Caleb).&nb...

FEATURING: Rhonda Stoppe  ORGANIZATION:  No Regrets Woman     Rhonda Stoppe joins Jim & Martha Brangenberg on  iRetire4Him  to talk honestly about marriage, mentoring, and purpose in the retirement years. Drawing from her own story, Rhonda explains why “old ladies know stuff” isn’t about having it all together but about s...

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 challeng...

FEATURING: Dr. Bill Wagner  ORGANIZATION:  Institute for Global Strategic Studies at Olivet University     At nearly 90 years old, Dr. Bill Wagner isn’t slowing down – and he’s not apologizing for it.  In this episode of  iRetire4Him , Jim Brangenberg talks with Bill Wagner – past...

FEATURING: Jim & Martha Brangenberg  ORGANIZATION:  iWork4Him Ministries   What if this next season of life – whatever your age or stage – was shaped by something as simple as opening your door?  In this light-hearted and practical New Year’s special, Jim and Martha Brangenberg share why welcoming people into your home can be one of the most meaningful way...

FEATURING: Michael Turner  ORGANIZATION: Retired businessman, Lake Pastor  Michael Turner thought retirement might be slower and simpler. Instead, one year after stepping away from his company – and after a five-year intentional wind-down – he found himself living in an RV at a Georgia campground, fixing trailers, launching boats, mentoring veterans,...

FEATURING: Jim & Martha Brangenberg  ORGANIZATION:  iWork4Him Ministries   Christmas is meant to be full of meaning – not just memories. In this special Christmas episode of  iRetire4Him , Jim and Martha Brangenberg share a simple, practical challenge for retirees: use the Christmas season as an opportunity to love the neighbors God has alread...

FEATURING: Russell Jenson  ORGANIZATION: Retired business owner, coach, and educator  This week, Jim sits down with brand-new retiree Russell Jenson—whose “quiet summer” on a Minnesota lake turned into something far more unexpected. Just months after handing off his business, Russell suddenly found himself with an empty calendar, a pontoon boat, and a cam...

FEATURING: Jim Brangenberg  ORGANIZATION:  iRetire4Him   Retirement isn’t a biblical “off-ramp” from purpose. Scripture calls believers to live on mission as long as they have breath. Instead of drifting into a leisure-first mindset, Jim encourages listeners to view retirement as a God-assigned season of influence, service, and legacy.  Tha...