Raising the Next Generation: A Conversation About Money, Trade Skills, and Faith

In this episode, Logan sits down with Dave, a longtime friend of over a decade, for an honest conversation about raising kids and what it looks like to intentionally invest in the next generation.Dave shares why mentorship is so powerful and why none of us should aim to be the smartest person in the room. There is always something to learn if we stay teachable. Together, they reflect on legacy, asking the question we all wrestle with at some point. What am I going to leave behind?The conversation moves through Dave’s experience raising his own kids, the shift from parenting to friendship as they grow, and the importance of building a strong foundation early on. They talk about teaching practical life skills like trade work and financial responsibility, including why money should be earned, not handed out, and why sometimes not bailing kids out is the most loving choice.They also dig into education, college decisions, and debt, encouraging families to think strategically about degrees and long term value rather than following a default path.This episode is a thoughtful look at mentorship, parenting, and raising kids who are prepared for real life. It’s about teaching up the next generation with intention, wisdom, and a long view of legacy.Connect: Veritasalaska.comhttps://www.instagram.com/veritas.alaska