FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Gilbert, Arizona – Monday, October 20, 2025
Tina Toedt’s “The Art of Retirement: Opening the Next Door” will be available tomorrow, October 21, 2025 with the ebook free to download for five days through October 25, 2025
Retirement isn’t the end of the story—it’s the start of a brand-new chapter. In her inspiring new book, “The Art of Retirement: Opening the Next Door” (Redemption Press, 2025), author and former educator Tina Toedt invites readers to see retirement not as retreat, but as reinvention, or “repurposement.”
Drawing from personal experience and Scripture, Toedt walks readers through the joys and challenges of this major life transition with warmth, humor, and biblical wisdom. Through seven “doors” — Rediscovery, Intention, Connection, Empathy, Gratitude, Acceptance, and Peace — she equips retirees to embrace each stage with confidence and purpose. In addition, closing each chapter are questions to facilitate individual or group study.
“Retirement is an art rooted in purpose and made holy by the God who holds us,” Toedt writes. “It’s a time to redecorate, repurpose, and rejoice.”
Blending heartwarming stories with practical tools and reflective exercises, “The Art of Retirement” helps readers:
- Redefine identity and purpose beyond a career
- Cultivate gratitude and joy in every circumstance
- Build meaningful new rhythms, friendships, and ministries
- Reimagine work, service, and creativity in their next season
- Find peace and healing from past regrets while embracing what’s next
With wisdom born of experience and faith, Toedt invites readers to walk through this new door with Christ at the center—designing their next chapter as a beautiful work of art.
Tina Toedt’s paperback will be available on October 21, 2025; with the e-book free to download on Amazon for 5 days through October 25, 2025. “The Art of Retirement” debuted to rave reviews! Here’s what just a couple of the reviewers have said:
Lora Hattendorf
5 Stars A Fabulous, Fun Read, This Will Become My New Retirement Gift
As you read this book, grab a highlighter and light up your ten favorite ideas to incorporate into your retirement life. My top three highlights were: 1. Own your own day. 2. Journal thankfulness. 3. Live your dash.You MUST pick up several copies for gifts.
Berrycommunications
5 Stars Reimagining Our Retirement
The author really helps retirees, like me, step into this new season with a purpose and a plan. I appreciate how she reminds us to reflect on our God-given gifts, as well as our dreams, as we reimagine how to make our retirement days as fulfilling as possible. Most helpful are the pertinent, individualized questions throughout the book.
For interviews, contact: Tina Toedt tinatoedt@gmail.com
Website: retirepurposefully.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tina Toedt, a retired educator with an MEd in education, enjoys writing, speaking, creating colored pencil sketches, and traveling. Daily worship and praise are important parts of her day. Family and friends know her as someone who cares deeply and celebrates life with passion. Tina loves serving her community group at church. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, she currently lives in North Canton, Ohio, and spends winters in Florida with her husband of forty-four years, Chris, and their dog, Daisy. She is a mom to three and a mimi to four. Being Mimi brings her immense joy.
