Retire Repurposed

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement lies. Many people unknowingly believe these untruths about themselves, their life, and retirement. In today's society is hard to argue there's not a bigger lie regarding retirement than this one: retirement will make you happy. In this podcast, we give pre-retirees ways to break-away from a "destination mentality" that says you can finally begi...

On this episode, we start a brand-new series on retirement lies. Many people unknowingly believe these untruths about themselves, their life, and retirement. In this podcast, Ben dismantles the lie, "You Have to Retire", encouraging people not to get trapped into an ageism mindset which says you have to retire because you reached a certain age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement stories with Dennis Benson. At 73 years old, Dennis is still busy tuning pianos, photographing community events and playing music. A few years ago, he was given a woodworking lathe. Using YouTube videos, Dennis learned to make conducting batons and other handmade wood creations. In this podcast, Dennis explains the importance of always learning...

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement stories with Scott Lawrence. Scott is the CEO of Lawrence & Schiller, a marketing and advertising agency based in Sioux Falls, SD. He's also the author of The Leader of the Band , a book of leadership lessons from his early career as a high school band director in small-town South Dakota. In this podcast, Scott explains that he finds energy by...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I take a break from the retirement stories series to discuss some of our biggest takeaways. Our personal stories are a reflection of who we are, where we have come, and where God is taking us. In this podcast, we use examples from these stories to illustrate how the life of retire should drastically break the mold of society's expectations of a baby boomer. See omn...

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement stories with Bruce Schoeman. Bruce serves as Encore Pastor at the AG Church in Willmar, Minn. The mission of Encore is to encourage adults to discover and embrace God's next purpose for their life. In this podcast, Bruce challenges baby boomers to be the glue of society and capture the idea that your highest level of influence is still ahead. S...

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement stories with Bob Shank. Bob is the founder of The Master's Program, a ministry designed to connect with marketplace professionals, by combining business experience and individual strengths with personal interest in Kingdom opportunities. In this podcast, Bob rejects the American standard of retirement and points to Jesus' life as a model to tru...

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement stories with Vern Anderson. Vern is one of the original co-founders of Douglas Machine, Inc., a successful and long-standing manufacturing company based in Alexandria, MN. At 79 years old, Vern continues a life of impact which has included releasing his first book in 2021 called, "Threshold of Faith: One Man's Journey to Finding God's Best." In...

On this episode, we continue our series on retirement stories with Jeff Gould. Jeff was a funeral director for over 12 years officiating nearly 600 funerals. Today, Jeff is an expert story-teller and influencer using the lessons he learned from the lives of those he helped memorialize. In this podcast, Jeff talks about the key struggles for people in each quarter of life. He specifically speaks to...

On this episode, we sit down with Scott Thoma. Scott grew up in southwest Minnesota and lived through the historic Tracy tornado on June 13th, 1968 – one of only two recorded EF5 tornadoes ever in the state. Scott not only has an incredible childhood story, now at the age of 62 he is a feature writer for a senior publication sharing the stories of other retirees. In this podcast, Scott recounts ho...

On this episode, we share the story of Phil Saint. Phil is the son of legendary missionary pilot, Nate Saint, who was killed along with four other men trying to evangelize to the Huaoroni people deep in the jungles of Ecuador. The movie, "End of the Spear", and books such as "Through the Gates of Splendor", have been created detailing this team of missionaries. In this podcast, Phil tells his stor...

On this episode, we share the story of Bill Nelson. Bill is a former teacher and coach. At 78 years old, he is still using his teaching skills educating and inspiring fellow retirees into a life of wellness and purpose. In this podcast, Bill talks about how his mother survived the Spanish flu and was there to help Bill and his family during tragic times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I continue our series on retirement stories with Jeremy Brown of Throne Publishing Group. Jeremy believes our stories reveal how God has created us for a greater purpose. In this podcast, Jeremy explains two lies society wants retirees to believe about their own stories and how to avoid them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I start a brand-new series on retirement stories. If you are a retiree, you have a story that needs to be shared. In this podcast, we give the reasons retirees are so valuable and how to find turning points in your own story. We also share the story of Lenore Marcus, a Minnesota woman that served as a "Rosie the Riveter" in World War II. See omnystudio.com/listener...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I wrap-up our mini-series on retirement communities. We reiterate the fact that retirement communities are not a problem. However, they have exposed a deeper issue with the way our society views retirees and the "American Dream." In this podcast, we pose challenges to retirement communities, our own societies, and retirees as individuals. See omnystudio.com/listene...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about the good and bad regarding retirement communities. No doubt, retirement communities do lots of good for the life of a retiree. However, too much of a good thing can be bad. In this podcast, we propose three ways retirement communities fall short of living a "Repurposed" retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about the good things retirement communities have done for the life of a retiree and how they have provided solutions for retirees' deepest needs. In this podcast, we will take a deeper look how the popularity of retirement communities has spread since their launch by Del Webb, January 1st, 1960 in Sun City, AZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about the development of the very first retirement community launched on January 1st, 1960 by Del Webb in Sun City, AZ. In this podcast, we take a look at the life of Del Webb and explain how he created a solution geared towards an emerging retirement population that no one else believed in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about how the demand for retirement communities was formed decades before the very first retirement community was established in 1960. In this podcast, Ben will explain four major factors that shaped the mindset towards retirement and how these have led to how we view retirement today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about retirees and their marriage. In our experience, one of the most underestimated changes a person encounters post-retirement is in their marriage. In this podcast, Ben will explain three concepts you need to understand regarding your marriage and retirement. He will also show you how to make sure retirement is the best season of your married life. See om...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about retirees and their identity. It is nearly impossible to have a career over the course of decades and not have some of who you are connected to that job. In this podcast, Ben will give you ways to understand this shift in identity and he will show you how to be rooted in something that cannot be taken away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

On this episode, Ben Taatjes and I talk about a retiree's mentality. It's no secret that older people tend to have a reputation of being a bit grumpy. While this is a light-hearted way to view retirees, there are serious ramifications of this attitude. In this podcast, Ben gives four ways make sure your mentality stays positive and your life remains focused on others. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

At 73 years old, Virg DeJongh released his first book, "On the Virg: How to Move Forward Through Life's Biggest Questions, Challenges and Opportunities". After spending over 30 years in the financial business, Virg is now using his experiences to help other people walk through their own transitions in life. In this podcast, Virg explains his mantra "Think well, live well, finish well" as he encour...

On this episode, Jerrid Sebesta talks about retirees and their health. Physical health is an aspect of retirement that cannot be ignored. In this podcast, Jerrid is going to focus on the importance of activity for a retiree and he'll give ways to keep retirement from being the downfall of your body's physical condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Chase retired in early 2020 after a 35-year career as an Orthopaedic surgeon. He is now the author of the book, YOU WHAT?, where John shares funny and informative stories from his longtime profession. In this podcast, John explains the emotions he felt on the final day of his career which included performing eight surgeries. He also shares the vision for his retirement that encompasses using...