55.Leaving a Legacy: How to Build Family Legacy with Bill High
Description
Legacy isn’t just what you leave behind — it’s what you set in motion today.
In this powerful episode of the Habits of Hope Podcast, Bill High, co-author of The Legacy Life with Hobby Lobby founder David Green, shares what it means to build a family legacy rooted in faith, values, and hope.
Bill has helped families give away billions through philanthropy, but his passion goes far beyond finances. He believes legacy is for every family — not just the wealthy or well-known. Through practical examples and biblical wisdom, Bill shows how we can all begin shaping the kind of legacy that reflects our faith and blesses generations to come.
💬 In This Episode:
- Why legacy is what you set in motion, not just what you leave behind
- How gratitude, storytelling, and generosity can transform your family culture
- What it means to “build for 150 years” — and why that mindset changes everything
- Practical tools to help families live with intention and hope
- Encouragement for those coming from broken or complicated family stories
💡 Key Quotes from Bill High
“Legacy is not what you leave — it’s what you set in motion.”
“Gratitude is one of the simplest and most powerful habits you can practice every single day.”
“Here’s the hope: God is in the business of redeeming broken legacies.”
“Most businesses are built to sell or retire. God calls families to build for 150 years.”
🧭 Resources & Links
Bill High’s new book, The Legacy Life (co-authored with David Green), releases October 14.
- The Legacy Life by Bill High & David Green
- 90-Day Legacy Devotional
- Bill's Website
- Legacy Family Assessment Quiz
- Legacy Stone Website
🔥 Why You’ll Love This Episode
If you’ve ever wondered how to pass faith, gratitude, and generosity to the next generation — this conversation will inspire you to start today. Bill’s wisdom and stories remind us that even broken beginnings can become beautiful legacies when G
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