114: Practical Steps to Eliminating Loneliness
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MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Donny Vanker Organization: Part 3 of the 3-Part Series The RJFFA vs. Loneliness This last episode of the series delves into the significant role seniors can play in combating loneliness, emphasizing the importance of being present, flexible, and offering their resources. It highlights specific actions RJFFA (Retired Jesus Following Folks of America) can take. Reaching Out to Pastors We addressed the unique challenges pastors face, often experiencing isolation due to the demands of their role and potentially feeling disconnected from...
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113: Combating Your Pastor’s Loneliness
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MID-SEGMENT GUESTS: Ed Villalba Organization: Part 2 of the 3-Part Series The RJFFA vs. Loneliness This episode places a special focus on loneliness among pastors and how retirees can offer support. Jim Brangenberg and Bruce Bruinsma discuss the importance of finding meaning and purpose in retirement, particularly through helping others. They connect with Ed Villalba from Life Action, a ministry that encourages pastors. The majority of pastors face isolation and the inability to share their struggles openly. Church seniors are valuable resources who can offer practical help (like...
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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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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. Pastors and business leaders also experience loneliness due to difficulties finding trusted confidantes. The show argues that retirees hold the solution. With more time and wisdom, they can connect with lonely individuals across these groups.
Hear from Bruce Bruinsma, founder of Retirement Reformation, which helps retirees find purpose, and Phil Burks, a retired entrepreneur who now mentors younger generations. Listeners are encouraged to explore the full episode and Retirement Reformation's resources to learn how to combat loneliness and find fulfillment in their later years.