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. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Intellectual Wealth is about stewarding the mind that God has given us, and cultivating it in ways that strengthen our families for generations.
In today’s conversation, I’m joined by three of my daughters. Elli, who regularly joins me in these discussions, recently gave birth to her firstborn daughter—so she’s not able to be with us today. But for the first time, my second daughter, Grace, joins us for this conversation, which I’m thrilled about. You’ll also hear from Megan and Alaina, as together we reflect on how families can grow in knowledge, sharpen one another, and apply wisdom in everyday life.
And in the middle of our talk, you’ll get to be part of a very fun moment where I realize something right along with you—that my son and daughter-in-law have just made their big announcement to everyone: they’re expecting their first child! That moment reminds me that intellectual wealth isn’t just about head knowledge—it’s about family memory, the stories that mark turning points in our dynasty, and the wisdom we pass on as new generations begin.
So today, lean in with us as we ask: How do we build intellectual wealth in our homes? How do we cultivate curiosity, discernment, and lifelong learning? And how do we make sure the truths and insights God has entrusted to us aren’t just stored in books or podcasts, but embodied in family life—so that they’re lived, remembered, and multiplied through the generations?
