WDAC Podcasts

John and Maria talk about the Artemis II mission. A new study finds mental health worsens after gender transitions. And what's behind the falling teen pregnancy rate?

Segment 1 – Seeing God from Space

• Artemis and Human exceptionalism

• Victor Glover article

Segment 2 – Finland Study on Gender Dysphoria

• Finland Transgender Study

• City Journal article

What we do with Christ is even more important than what we do for Him. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to keep your love for the Lord at the center—and how to rekindle it if it’s grown cold.

Jonathan Edwards once said, “True legacy consists not of what we leave behind, but of what we instill in others.” That insight cuts against the grain of how many of us think about inheritance.

We often focus on leaving behind money, assets, or property. But Scripture calls us to think bigger. What we pass on isn’t just wealth—it’s wisdom, character, and a legacy of faithfulness.

So the real question isn’t simply, "What will I leave behind?" It’s, “Who am I preparing to receive it?”

There’s a natural desire in all of us to provide for the people we love—children, grandchildren, or others God has entrusted to our care. And that desire is good.

Proverbs 13:22 reminds us: “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.”

But Scripture also gives us a warning. Proverbs 20:21 says, “An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.”

Why? Because when wealth is passed on without wisdom, it can become more of a burden than a blessing. The goal isn’t just to transfer assets—it’s to transfer stewardship.

Your heirs are not merely recipients. They are future managers of what ultimately belongs to God. And that changes everything.

Throughout Scripture, inheritance is deeply tied to identity and responsibility.

In the Old Testament, land wasn’t just property—it was connected to covenant, calling, and faithfulness. Families didn’t simply receive something; they were entrusted with something. The same is true today.

If we pass on wealth without preparing the heart, we risk creating confusion—or even harm. But if we invest in spiritual formation, in a biblical understanding of stewardship, and in trust in God as the true Provider, then what we leave behind becomes a tool for Kingdom impact.

1. Model Faithful Stewardship

More is caught than taught. The way you handle money right now—how you spend, save, give, and trust God—is shaping the next generation, whether you realize it or not.

Your financial life is telling a story:

Long before your children or grandchildren receive anything from you, they are learning from you.

2. Communicate Intentionally

One of the biggest mistakes families make is avoiding conversations about money, values, and legacy. But silence creates confusion.

Deuteronomy 6:6–7 encourages us to talk about God’s ways throughout everyday life. That includes how we think about money.

Talk about:

Help them see that money isn’t the goal—it’s a tool.

3. Train, Don’t Just Transfer

Psalm 78 calls us to tell the next generation the works of God so that they will “set their hope in God.”

Faithfulness is learned over time. That means giving the next generation opportunities to practice stewardship now—not someday. It might look like:

We’re not just preparing them to receive—we’re preparing them to steward.

4. Trust God With the Outcome

This is where it becomes deeply personal. 

Even with the best preparation, you can’t control what someone else will do. At some point, you release what you’ve taught, modeled, and invested—and entrust it to God. Psalm 24:1 reminds us: “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.”

That incl

Grandparents and parents face heartbreak when kids walk away from faith—or when rules block spiritual talks. Dr. Crawford Loritts and Larry Fowler (Legacy Coalition) show how leaning in with persistent love, humility, gratitude, and creative prayer keeps relational doors open. Through stories, apologies, and benchmarked traditions, they reveal how small, consistent faith-filled actions can shape family legacies—even amid fractures, resistance, and messiness.

Show Notes and Resources

• Legacy Coalition is a ministry equipping Christian grandparents. Go to
  legacycoalition.com
• The Legacy Grandparenting Summit is an annual conference for Christian grandparents
  legacycoalition.com/summit
• Save the date! Blended & Blessed® is happening April 18, 2026. Find details at blendedandblessed.com

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