iRetire4Him Show #98 - #2 of 3-Part Series: Conversations We Have to Have: Leisure has value, but it doesn’t have purpose
Release Date: 10/09/2023
112: Reassigned, not Retired
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MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Phil Burks Organization: Part 1 of the 3-Part Series The RJFFA vs. Loneliness This iRetire4Him episode looks at the epidemic of loneliness in retirees, pastors, and business leaders. It highlights how the Retired Jesus-Following Folks of America (RJFFA), with their wealth of experience, can come to the rescue and address this widespread issue. Loneliness can be a serious health concern according to a recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General. Seniors especially struggle with shrinking social circles and negative societal views on aging....
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111: Live the Fruitful Life
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MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Sheila Arrington Organization: Part 3 of the 3-Part Series Why Old People are Grumpy This episode of the iRetire4Him Podcast wraps up the “grumpy” series by going over a few more reasons retirees might be grumpy. As Bruce always notes, we must be aware of these issues to prepare for and combat them. Some challenges that make us grumpy? It could be transitioning to different living accommodations due to aging, frustrations with technology, and even disputes over church music preferences. Sheila Arrington, the second segment guest, shares...
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110: Surprises Bring Grumpiness
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MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Brad Watt Organization: Part 2 of the 3-Part Series Why Old People are Grumpy The last episode explored how declining health might make seniors grumpy, especially since it’s a life change that nobody signs up for. This second episode in our “grumpy series” highlights how simple things like less sleep and side effects of medications can seriously affect our moods. How do we combat normal reactions to these common issues? Bruce Bruinsma, founder of the Retirement Reformation, has the solution and has presented it in his new book ....
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109: Why are Old People Grumpy?
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MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Jennifer Mann Ministry: Caregiving, chaplaincy Part 1 of the 3-Part Series Why Old People are Grumpy In episode 109 of the iRetire4Him Podcast, Jim and Bruce explore the seemingly simple question - “why are old people grumpy?” As you’ll hear in the show, grumpiness in retirees can be attributed to all sorts of things, including resistance to change, aches and pains, and the occasional memory slip. Bruce comically shares his own back pain ailments, turning him into a less-than-enthusiastic retiree. The middle segment features a lively...
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108: Explore Your Next Steps
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MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Steve Harling; JJ Harling Ministry: Part 3 in the 3-Part Event Offerings & Trips Series Retirement doesn't diminish one's calling – it enhances it! The episode features Bruce Bruinsma, founder of , discussing events like the afternoon and evening events, aiming to guide retirees through their transitions with practical insights. The conversation delves into the upcoming mission trips Bruce is leading, highlighting the collaboration with Compel Global for the Belize trip, scheduled April 14-20. Father-son duo, Steve and JJ...
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107: Breathe Life into Your Retirement
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MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Hal Habecker Ministry: Part 2 in the 3-Part Event Offerings & Trips Series In the latest iRetire4Him episode, hosts Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma delve into the purpose-filled world of retirement through the weekend events by Retirement Reformation. Rejecting the stereotype that retirement signals the end of one's calling, the event celebrates retirees, combats their silent departure from churches, and sparks conversations on finding meaning despite the world’s message of “do nothing.” Special guest Hal Habecker of Finishing Well...
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106: Invited to Impact
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MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Cindy King Ministry: Part 1 in the 3-Part Event Offerings & Trips Series Learn more about ’s Recreating Retirement Small Group Study, a unique curriculum designed to help retirees discover purpose and meaning at different stages of retirement. Bruce emphasizes its flexibility for small groups in churches, community centers, or even living rooms. In way of taking action, special guest Cindy King joins the conversation, highlighting the crucial need for wraparound grandparenting in the foster care system. She gives practical ideas for helping foster care...
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105: Wraparound Grandparenting Action Steps
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MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Robyn Chambers Ministry: Part 3 in the 3-Part Wraparound Grandparenting Series It’s time to recognize the dilemma of foster care in America and realize the support that retirees can offer! According to founder Bruce Bruinsma, that’s the first step – awareness. Well, then it’s time to take action! This episode shares so many practical examples of what “wraparound grandparenting” might look like for retirees. Focus on the Family’s VP of Advocacy for Children, Robyn Chambers, promotes wraparound grandparenting as an easy “on...
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104: A Solution to the Foster Care Crisis
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MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Shayne Barker Ministry: Part 2 in the 3-Part Wraparound Grandparenting Series The iRetire4Him Podcast continues in its discussion of wraparound grandparenting, giving listeners more details, examples, and reasons to participate. Host Jim Brangenberg and founder Bruce Bruinsma delve into this concept, a solution to the crisis in foster care and adoption. With 115,000 kids in need of homes and a lack of long-term support for foster parents, wraparound grandparenting involves engaging seniors aged 55 and older to provide a supportive network for fostering and...
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103: Wraparound Grandparenting
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MID-SEGMENT GUEST: Brad Rhoads Ministry: Part 1 in the 3-Part Wraparound Grandparenting Series Explore the revolutionary concept of wraparound grandparenting in this episode of iRetire4Him. Jim and Bruce delve into the crisis in the U.S. foster care system, introducing a solution that involves a support network of seniors for foster parents. Sharing a personal fostering story, Bruce emphasizes the impact of community support and discusses challenges in the foster care system. During the second segment, we see how wraparound grandparenting can breathe life into your marriage. Brad Rhoads...
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Ministry: Pinnacle Forum
#2 of 3-Part Series: In general, Americans have bought into the lie that retirement should be 30+ years of pure leisure. But that’s not a sustainable way of life! Retirement Reformation founder Bruce Bruinsma reflects on the example that God gives of 6 days of purpose and 1 day of rest. As retirees, we can still find the necessary rest and fun in retirement without trying to make rest and fun the driving factor during our retirement years.
Doug Hunter with Pinnacle Forum is 75 years old but nowhere near slowing down! He spends most of his time engaging with Christian leaders at Pinnacle Forum, to make a difference in the marketplace, but he also serves on several boards, sharing his wisdom and experience. He’s a shining example of living with purpose over leisure and encourages iRetire4Him Podcast listeners to ask God how He wants to use them.
Bruce also shares a bit more about their Oxygen for Life events that are taking place across the nation and Retirement Reformation’s goals for reaching as many retirees as possible with the message that you have purpose and God wants to use you as long as you have breath in your lungs!