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In this episode of The Family Wealth Edge, Vincent and Kristen sit down with Chris Koenemann, a former Benedictine monk, Catholic priest, strategy consultant, and now family advisor, to explore one of the most overlooked yet transformative resources in families: spiritual capital.

Chris shares his extraordinary journey—from NASA consulting to monastery life, from writing The Grace of Nothingness to hiking 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail. Along the way, he discovered profound truths about identity, purpose, and what it means to thrive through life’s darkest nights of the soul.

Together, we unpack:

• What spiritual capital is and why it’s as essential as financial, social, and intellectual capital.
• How purpose and “the scoreboard” can either guide or derail us.
• Lessons from the monastery, conflict resolution, and the hero’s journey.
• How to help the next generation build resilience, character, and a sense of meaning beyond themselves.

Whether you’re a family business leader, inheritor, or simply someone searching for deeper meaning, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, contribution, and identity.

📖 Chris’s book: The Grace of Nothingness
🌐 Learn more about Chris: https://www.chriskoenemann.com/

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