Part 2 of the 3-Part Series Everyone Can Do Something 

With Christmas and New Year’s Eve just around the corner, this show challenges listeners to consider how they can make a difference in the lives of others. Bruce reflects on God’s systematic design for moments of reflection and action, encouraging listeners to look forward, step out in faith, and recognize the opportunities God presents. 

Special guest Joel Werdell, president of the Christian Association of Youth Mentoring, shares powerful insights about mentoring’s transformative role in providing stability and love, particularly in foster care. From small acts like cooking a meal or playing a card game to teaching lifelong skills, Joel emphasizes how anyone can pour into the next generation. 

As New Year’s Eve approaches, Jim and Bruce discuss practical ways to combat loneliness by reaching out to neighbors, inviting others into your home, or simply being transparent and intentional in relationships. The overarching message is clear: everyone has something to offer. By stepping out of passivity and embracing community, we can live out our faith and bring joy to others.

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SHOW GUESTS: Joel Werdell

Ministry: Christian Association of Youth Mentoring

Part 1 of the 3-Part Series Everyone Can Do Something 

Leading up to Christmas and the end of the year, hosts Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma inspire retirees to embrace the season with purpose and love. Reflecting on the Christmas spirit, they ask: What can you uniquely do to make a difference this year? 

We’re reminded that even small, neighborly gestures can bring immense joy as the duo discusses practical ways to bless others, from making a thoughtful phone call to helping foster children gain a sense of belonging. Find a need and fill it—whether through time, resources, or simply a listening ear. Bruce is a big advocate of Wraparound Grandparenting, where retirees support foster and adoptive families with love and stability. The message is clear: while we all have different abilities, everyone can bring hope to someone else’s life, which is what the Church is called to do! 

Above all, the episode emphasizes loving your neighbor, not just at Christmas but all year long. Whether you’re retired, working, or somewhere in between, there’s a unique way for you to spread joy. After all, the heart of the season is living out Christ’s love.

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SHOW GUESTS: Bruce Bruinsma

Ministry: Retirement Reformation

Part 3 of the 3-Part Series Kingdom Impact as a Senior 

Wrap up this series exploring the vital role of retired believers in making a Kingdom impact. It emphasizes that retirees can still play a significant role in the church and broader community, actively using their time, life experience, and spiritual wisdom. Retirement Reformation founder Bruce Bruinsma encourages retirees to seek out churches that value multigenerational connections and to engage in activities that foster mentorship with younger individuals, noting the need for mentorship across all age groups. 

Guest Joel Werdell, from the Christian Association of Youth Mentoring (CAYM), shares his passion for connecting youth with caring adults. He describes a “crisis” in communities where young people lack supportive adults outside their families and echoes the call on retirees to provide guidance and connection to future generations. Bruce and Jim also discuss the challenges retirees might face, especially spiritual resistance, when living out their faith actively. Despite these obstacles, Bruce shares how caregiving for his wife has deepened their relationship, teaching him to serve with love and patience. Through stories and encouragement, the episode highlights purposeful living and the lasting impact retirees can have on their families, churches, and communities.

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SHOW GUESTS: Joel Werdell

Ministry: Christian Association of Youth Mentoring

Part 2 of the 3-Part Series Kingdom Impact as a Senior 

In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma challenge retirees to find purpose in their retirement years by serving and encourage listeners to stay engaged, using their wisdom and experience to mentor and impact their communities. 

The show also features Mark Andrews, who shares his experience starting Adoptive Family Resources at age 60, proving it's never too late to find Kingdom purpose. Mark describes how this work fulfills him, comparing it to a snowball gaining momentum. Despite challenges, Mark believes every small act of service makes a big difference. 

Bruce and Jim discuss practical ways for retirees to influence culture, whether it’s volunteering, mentoring, or simply showing Christ’s love to others. They also highlight the power of prayer and intercession for those who may be less active physically but still want to impact the Kingdom. Making impact through service is possible for every senior!

www.RetirementReformation.org

SHOW GUESTS: Mark Andrews

Ministry: Adoptive Family Resources

Part 1 of the 3-Part Series Kingdom Impact as a Senior 

In this episode of iRetire4Him, Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma discuss the untapped potential of retirees to make a Kingdom impact. Bruce highlights that many retirees feel they’ve outlived their ability to contribute because they haven’t realized their role in God’s ongoing plan. The conversation emphasizes moving from passive to proactive engagement in God’s work, with Bruce explaining that Kingdom impact means actively extending God's reign through our lives. He contrasts activity, such as hobbies, with proactivity, which is intentional and purpose driven. 

They also discuss Bruce’s book Living the Fruitful Life, which explores how bearing spiritual fruit leads to Kingdom impact. Bruce shares four key ways retirees can bring about Kingdom impact: living a Christlike life, loving and serving others, advancing God's mission, and faithfulness and obedience. John Avant, this episode’s special guest, shares his story of starting a new ministry at 65, focusing on supporting missionaries and college revival. His testimony reinforces the idea that retirement is not an end, but a new chapter for Kingdom work, where retirees can be freer than ever to follow God’s calling.

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SHOW GUESTS: John Avant

Ministry: Passion Promise