About this episode

Rev. David Kim discusses the importance of finding purpose after retirement and the active calling that continues in later life.

What happens when the career ends and the calendar opens up? For millions of people, the question shifts from "What do I do next?" to "What am I for now?" Finding purpose after retirement is one of the defining spiritual challenges of our time, and most churches are underprepared to address it. In this episode of Nuance, host Case Thorp sits down with Reverend Dr. David Kim, founder of Goldenwood, to explore vocation after retirement as a distinct and active calling. David argues that the later decades of life carry their own vocational weight, marked by availability, discernment, and gift. Drawing on his research and work with Goldenwood's Nautilus program, he makes the case that calling is a dynamic relationship that stays highly active even after the 9-to-5 ends. From navigating the "third-third" of life to challenging the myth that relevance fades with age, David's work helps older generations integrate their wisdom into the church and the broader culture. 🔑 Key Topics Covered in This Episode: The Post-Income Years : Redefining retirement as the "third-third" of life and discovering how vocational calling becomes more pertinent during this season. Emeritus for All : Why…

People in this episode

Host: Case Thorp

Guest: Rev. David Kim

Topics covered

• purpose after retirement
• vocation
• spiritual challenges
• mentorship
• generational wisdom
• third-third of life

Keywords

• retirement
• vocational calling
• spirituality
• mentorship
• older generations
• church
• cultural relevance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Goldenwood

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