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Opening the Next Door: Rethinking Retirement with Purpose and Faith: A Conversation with Author Tina Toedt
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What if retirement isn’t the finish line… but the beginning of something you didn’t expect?
In today’s episode, host Shelly Brown welcomes author Tina Toedt to At This Table, where we invite Redemption Press authors and friends into honest, hope-filled conversations about real life, faith, and the journeys God walks us through.
Together, they explore a refreshing and deeply personal perspective on retirement—one that goes far beyond timelines and financial planning. Tina shares her own “three-times-a-charm” retirement journey, offering a candid look at the emotional and spiritual transitions that often come with this season of life.
From the unexpected loss of structure… to the quiet questions of identity and purpose… this conversation gently reminds us that retirement isn’t about stepping away from meaning, it’s about rediscovering it.
You’ll hear how Tina began to reframe retirement as “opening the next door,” learning to embrace new rhythms, rediscover her gifts, and walk forward with intention, even when the path felt uncertain.
Whether you’re approaching retirement, already in it, or simply navigating a new season of life, this conversation will encourage you to see what’s ahead with a fresh perspective and renewed hope.
In this episode with Tina Toedt, we talk about:
- Tina’s honest journey through multiple retirement transitions, and what each season taught her
- Why retirement can feel disorienting … even when it’s something you’ve looked forward to
- The deeper question many people face: Who am I, now that my role has changed?
- A simple, practical way to begin creating rhythm and purpose in your days
- How to rediscover passions, gifts, and new opportunities in this season
- Why retirement may be one of the most meaningful seasons yet
If you’ve ever wondered what comes next…
If you’ve felt the tension between freedom and uncertainty in a new season…
You’re not alone.
As Tina shares in this conversation, each stage of life holds new purpose, and with God, there is always another door to walk through with intention and hope.
Get your copy of Tina’s book: The Art of Retirement: Opening the Next Door
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