The Family Dynasty Podcast

Every generation thinks it’s moving forward.

But what if some of the most important cultural shifts right now… are actually a return?

In this episode, we explore the quiet but powerful trends shaping young adults today—many of which echo practices, values, and rhythms that families have passed down for generations.

Mat, joined by his daughters, Alaina and Elli, in this conversation, moves beyond observation and into lived experience. Together, we unpack why so many young adults are rediscovering “grandma’s hobbies” like baking, gardening, and working with their hands… why success is being redef...

“Here on Dewing Farm in early winter, I can’t wait for next summer! Especially when I think of the plans we’re making for our first-ever intimate family retreat at Dewing Farm. From Saturday, July 11th to Saturday, July 18th, Family Dynasty, LLC invites you to Dewing Farm for a week-long experience hosted by the extended Dewing Family, designed to grow what truly lasts—your family’s wealth in every dimension.” “Limited to just five to seven families, this retreat is for couples or entire extended families (within reason)—any size willing to fit within the available accommodations. From a handcraft...

As we are very close to our book launch in just a few weeks, I want to introduce you to our co-author, Marcus Costantio. Together with Sean Morris we wrote the book Generational Wealth- The 7-Capital Framework for Building Families That Endure, and it will be available wherever books are sold sometime in January. In this conversation with Marcus, we explore what it truly means to live as formed people—formed by the Church, by Scripture, and by a long obedience in the same direction. We talk about the arc of the Christian life and how it’s shaped by our...

Download the resource: https://familydynasty.co/7-stages-to-dynastic-maturity/ I just finished editing the episode you’re about to hear, and I want to share a brief reflection before it begins. There’s something uniquely meaningful about listening back to these conversations with my daughters; not as their dad in the moment, but as a steward watching the next generation form. As I listened, I kept thinking, this is what fruit looks like. I’m deeply thankful, and quietly amazed, to be their father. Well, If you’ve spent any time around successful people, you’ve probably noticed something interesting: success is everywhere...

Welcome back to the Family Dynasty Podcast, where legacy meets leadership and we help you build a family that flourishes for generations. I’m your host, Mat Dewing. Today’s episode is really special to me. You’re going to hear from a young man who, in many ways, embodies what we’re praying for in the rising generation — courage, conviction, and a deep sense of family and faith. His name is Jayden Morris. Some of you have heard me mention his parents before — Sean and Trudie Morris — dear friends of ours and partners with us in this whole Family Dynasty vision...

The Family Dynasty Podcast, where legacy meets leadership and where we learn to build families that flourish across generations. I’m your host, Mat Dewing — and today, we’re stepping into one of the most familiar, and yet most misunderstood topics in modern life: work–life balance. Every generation talks about it… but every generation defines it differently. And that difference — that gap in expectations — has created real tension in homes and workplaces. Parents look at younger generations and think, ‘Why won’t they work as hard as we did?’ Meanwhile, younger adults look up and say, ‘Why sacrifice everything for a career if it cos...

In this powerful conclusion to our 7 Capitals of Wealth series, host Mat Dewing, with his daughters Alaina and Elli, unpacks the seventh and ultimate capital—Societal Impact—the culmination of a flourishing family dynasty. This episode explores how families, not governments, are history’s most enduring engines of transformation. From Abraham’s covenant family blessing the nations to dynasties like the Medicis, Rothschilds, and Rockefellers, we trace how multigenerational families have shaped art, science, faith, education, and culture for centuries. Mat draws bold parallels to modern families like the Waltons, DeVoses, and Greens, showing how dynastic vision still fuels global change t...

Welcome to the Family Dynasty Podcast Today, I’m joined by two of my daughters, Alaina and Elli, for what may be my favorite conversation yet — a discussion about Social Wealth — the measure of our relationships outside the family. So much of family life rightly focuses inward — cultivating faith, health, wisdom, and unity at home. But in this episode, we explore how flourishing families turn outward — extending hospitality, generosity, and connection to the wider world. We talk about the downfall of dynasties that closed in on themselves, neglecting the cultivation of meaningful relationships. We talk about the strength that comes when famil...

Today, Mat interviews Trudie Morris, who, after 30 years of church planting and work across ministry, business, and politics, she and her husband Sean concluded that the intergenerational, dynastic family is God’s primary vehicle for sustained cultural transformation. Together, they co-lead Family Dynasty, LLC and Family Dynasty International Ministry. The episode’s theme is women’s roles across three seasons—matriarchs, mothers, and maidens—and how each is essential to a dynasty-minded family. Core ideas • Family first in God’s design: Trudie argues that while churches and institutions matter, healthy families are foundational. Without strong families, other efforts falter. • Matriarchs (grandmothers) as...

Welcome back to the Family Dynasty Podcast, where legacy meets leadership and we continue our journey through the Seven Capitals of Wealth. Today we arrive at Capital #5 — Financial Wealth. Now, you may notice that financial wealth doesn’t come first. It doesn’t even come second, or third, or fourth. That’s intentional. Before we talk about money, we’ve already laid the foundation with Spiritual Wealth, Health Wealth, Relational Wealth, and Intellectual Wealth. Why? Because without those deeper capitals, financial wealth risks becoming a master instead of a servant. Financial wealth is unique. It is what I call a servant ca...

Welcome back to the Family Dynasty Podcast, where legacy meets leadership. I’m your host, Mat Dewing, and today we’re turning our attention to the fourth capital of wealth—Intellectual Wealth. When we talk about wealth in the Family Dynasty framework, we’re not just talking about money or possessions. Wealth is much broader, richer, and deeper. Intellectual Wealth is the capital of ideas, wisdom, and knowledge. It’s the ability to think critically, to learn continuously, to pass down stories, traditions, and insights that shape the next generation. Proverbs 4:7 reminds us, “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Thou...

I’m recording this episode from my parents’ rustic cabin — the place where our family often gathers. In fact, after this recording, we’re having our monthly family meeting. I’m joined by my daughter, Megan, and my sister-in-law, Delphine. I’m excited for you to meet Delphine, and I have a feeling you’ll be cheering for her to join us again in future episodes. Now, I’ll admit, I didn’t script this conversation as tightly as I sometimes do. I decided to “wing it,” which always leaves me with the sense that there’s so much more to say. And that’s true...

There’s no shortage of tributes and reactions to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, but I still felt compelled to add my voice. The more I discovered about Charlie, the more I saw a man integrated around truth, goodness, and beauty. Charlie loved truth. He showed up with courage, living with a character that embodied truth expressed in love. At Family Dynasty, one of our deepest desires is to see families thrive intergenerationally—if the Lord tarries—for centuries to come. We long for families to exert outsized influence for good, living as Scripture says in 1 Timothy 2:2–4: “that we may lead a pea...

Welcome back to the Family Dynasty Podcast. I’m your host, Mat Dewing, and today we’re recording from our home gym with two of my favorite people—my daughters, Alaina and Megan. Together, we’re diving into Capital #2 of the Seven Capitals of Wealth: Health Wealth. When we talk about “wealth,” most people think about money. But biblically, wealth is much broader. In Hebrew, the word means a virtuous force—a life that multiplies good in every direction. That’s why we frame wealth in seven dimensions, and today we’ll focus on how health—mental, physical, emotional, and even environmental—f...

Welcome back to the Family Dynasty Podcast. I’m your host, Mat Dewing, and today we have a special episode. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Brad Gruber, the Executive Director of Family Dynasty Ministry—the non-profit side of our organization. In this conversation, you’ll get to know Brad: his backstory, his heart, and the unique journey that led him to catch the vision for building family dynasties rooted in God’s design. We’ll talk about how Brad first connected with Sean Morris and the ministry of Family Dynasty, and how his initial passion—pursuing the greatest possi...

Mat Dewing talks about the critical importance of grasping and forming a vision for what your family can become, not only in your generation, but in generations to come. Let's face it, most family leaders don't take the time or dream as big as they could. Then, when if a vision for a family dynasty is embraced, determining next steps to help you on the journey can often feel like a fog. Today's solocast not only gives inspiration to envision a flourishing family dynasty, but also some practical next-step ideas for you.

Today we’re kicking off something foundational—both to this podcast and to your family’s future. We’re diving into the first of what we call the 7 Capitals of Wealth—a holistic framework for building dynastic families. These seven capitals represent the true riches that matter—not just what you leave behind, but what you build into your family. And today, we begin with what I believe is the most important of them all: Spiritual Capital. Now, when we hear the word “capital,” we often think about money. Assets. Investments. Something that can grow, compound, and be passed on. But I want to pr...

In today's episode, Mat is joined by his daughters, Elli and Megan. Their discussion aims to compassionately but firmly challenge the growing cultural narrative that cutting off family is the best path to personal healing. We want to offer a redemptive, faith-based, and legacy-driven alternative: staying connected, working through pain, and building something generationally strong.

In an age where we can connect to anyone, anywhere, at any time… more of us feel alone than ever before. The numbers are sobering: a Harvard report in 2024 found that 21% of U.S. adults feel lonely. But among young adults—ages 18 to 24—that number skyrockets to 57%. That’s over half of an entire generation, feeling unseen, disconnected, and without a true place to belong. We live in a paradox—hyperconnected through screens, yet starved for real connection. We can work from home, shop from our couch, and “hang out” through social media, but fewer of us are experiencing the deep, face-to...

In this episode, The Family Dynasty Podcast explores the importance of helping children marry well and the role of parents in this process. The conversation is joined by host Mat Dewing and three of his daughters who share their personal experiences with marriage and their thoughts on the subject. They discuss the significance of marriage in building a family legacy and how it provides stability and a strong foundation for passing on values and culture. The episode also touches on the importance of community and shared vision in finding suitable partners for marriage As one can be a big influence...

Mat is joined by two of his daughters, Elli and Megan, to discuss the heart of why Family Dynasty, LLC exists as a consultancy, community, and educational platform. They also candidly share some of the highs and lows of their family's journey to cultivate a deeper family culture and establish wise family governance, ensuring their family flourishes for generations to come. There is great encouragement and inspiration for other family leaders who desire to build a family culture where children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews are not just heirs, but also allies.