Legacy is something every family is building, whether intentionally or not. But in the middle of busy schedules and full lives, it can be easy to lose sight of what we’re actually passing down.

In this month’s My Virtual Mentor episode, Jeff Henderson, author, pastor, and leader, shares wisdom on what it means to live and lead with legacy in mind. The conversation explores what truly matters at the end of our lives, the values we want to instill in our children, and how to be more intentional with the time we’ve been given.

We talk about the tension between work and family, why choosing your family matters more than you think, and how everyday decisions shape the kind of legacy you leave behind.

This episode is designed to not only encourage personal growth, but also spark meaningful conversations, with a mentor, spouse, or trusted friend, about the kind of life and family you want to build.

If you’re just getting started - don’t miss the previous episodes:

My Virtual Mentor: Why Mentorship Matters
My Virtual Mentor: Intimacy with God
My Virtual Mentor: Personalities and Temperaments
My Virtual Mentor: Stewardship & Generosity
My Virtual Mentor: Time Management & Creating Margin
My Virtual Mentor: Identity in Christ (Part 1 and Part 2)
My Virtual Mentor: Prioritizing Your Marriage

Chapters:

00:00 Reconnecting at Chick-fil-A Headquarters

05:01 Lessons on Leadership and Legacy from Truett Cathy

12:50 End-of-Life Perspectives: What Truly Matters

17:04 Navigating Parenting with Encouragement and Wisdom

18:20 The Weight of Words

22:14 Preparing for Impact

23:35 Defining Legacy and Values

28:01 Carrying on Family Traditions

34:20 Leadership and Influence in Parenting

37:43 A Prayer for Parents

MY VIRTUAL MENTOR GUIDE (MARRIAGE)

Scripture to memorize:

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Scriptures for prayer and study:

Psalm 78:4, Matthew 6:20-21, Psalm 103:17, Proverbs 29:18

Books for further study:

Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People by Truett Cathy
Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley
The Legacy Life by David Green
Divine Disruption by Tony Evans and children

Discussion questions:

What do you want to pass down from your parents?

What do you want your kids to say about you when your life is over?

What values matter most to you?

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Resources from today’s show:

Connect with Jeff Henderson
What To Do Next by Jeff Henderson
FOR by Jeff Henderson
Resources from Titus 2 Mentoring
Open a LearningRX center

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