Retirement is often seen as the finish line, but what if it’s actually a new starting point? In this episode, Jim and Martha Brangenberg sit down with Ross Harrop, whose so-called "retirement" has been anything but restful! After 33 years with the Boy Scouts of America and time as an executive pastor, Ross found himself searching for purpose in his next chapter. Instead of slowing down, he leaned into God’s plan and discovered a new calling as a C12 chair, mentoring Christian business leaders. 

Join us as Ross shares how faith, business, and retirement intersect, and how God can use every season of our lives for His glory. 

What You’ll Learn: 

• The role of C12 in transforming Christian business leaders 

• How God has been preparing you for your “retirement” years 

• How to recognize and step into God’s plan for your next chapter 

• The power of mentorship and discipleship in the workplace 

Thinking About Your Next Season? 
Whether you’re approaching retirement or just wondering what’s next, this conversation will inspire you to keep pursuing God’s purpose for your life.

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Let’s redefine retirement – together. 

FEATURING: Ross Harrop 

MINISTRY: C12 

Jim and Martha Brangenberg are only 58 – so what do they really know about retirement? A lot more than you’d think! After living in a retirement community for over two decades, they’ve seen firsthand what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to life after a paycheck. 

In this episode, they challenge the American dream of retirement and explore the biblical perspective: Is retirement really about endless relaxation, or is there a greater purpose? They unpack what the Bible says, share stories of retirees who are thriving, and discuss how to prepare – mentally, spiritually, and practically – for a life of impact in your later years. 

If you’ve ever wondered what comes next after work, this episode will shift your perspective. Because if you have a pulse, you have a purpose! 

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Let’s redefine retirement – together. 

FEATURING: Jim & Martha Brangenberg

Part 2 in our “best of iRetire4Him” series highlights two powerful conversations that introduced and expanded on the concept of wraparound grandparenting. We first discussed this idea with Dr. Sharen Ford, encouraging retirees to step into roles as mentors and supporters for foster and adoptive families. Drawing from her 30-year career in child welfare and her mission at Focus on the Family, Dr. Ford reminds us that everyone can do something to support vulnerable children. 

Cindy King of Keystone Family Alliance brings wraparound grandparenting to life, showing how this revolutionary idea provides love and stability to foster families. With over 400,000 children in the foster care system, she calls on the Church to step up and support families in practical ways—offering meals, childcare, mentorship, and encouragement. 

Your retirement can be a season of impact. Whether through fostering, volunteering, or simply offering support, you can help change lives. Visit RetirementReformation.org to learn more about Legacy of Love and how you can get involved. 

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FEATURING: Dr. Sharen Ford & Cindy King