In this episode, a discussion unfolds on the balance between adopting modern technology and maintaining strong family bonds. The script delves into the challenges and rewards of moving away from mainstream economic dependencies and focusing on sustainable family economies. Insights include the importance of discernment in technology use, the value of community and mentorship, and the practical steps to fostering family unity through entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency. The hosts also introduce a new publishing project inspired by 'Henry and The Great Society,' highlighting the impact of modern conveniences on traditional family structures. Connect with Rory Groves Gather & Grow Family Ministry: https://gatherandgrow.us Kickstarter Campaign – Henry and the Great Society:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gatherandgrow/henry-and-the-great-society (Available until Nov. 6) The GroveStead Blog (Family Economy & Durable Trades): https://www.thegrovestead.com Outline: 00:00 Introduction: Embrace Imperfection 00:25 The Podcasting Journey 00:35 Balancing Family and Media 00:59 The Real vs. Technological Advances 03:01 Henry and The Great Society 04:45 Reviving a Lost Classic 05:27 Gather and Grow Ministry 07:21 Kickstarter Campaign and Publishing Goals 10:42 Challenges in Christian Publishing 11:35 Long-Term Strategies for Family Economy 18:28 The AI Arms Race and Its Implications 27:27 Personal Reflections on Real Assets 29:46 The Importance of Discernment 30:35 Surviving the Jobs Apocalypse 31:41 Growing Your Own Food 33:12 Storing Up Without Stress 33:48 Embracing Change and Taking Action 34:30 Faith and Obedience in Uncertain Times 39:58 Building a Family Economy 44:54 Entrepreneurship and Education 46:52 The Journey of Publishing and Family Involvement 52:27 The Power of a United Family Vision 53:59 Conclusion and Call to Action Transcript: Rory Groves: [00:00:00] you don't have to have it all figured out. From the beginning, before you get started, you don't have to have analysis paralysis. You can just do one thing today with your family that unites your family, that's gonna bring you closer to something that's sustainable, that's going to survive whatever's coming, and it's gonna separate you and join you with other families who are doing the same things. well welcome back to podcasting. I guess last time we chit chatted you weren't doing podcasts. Nathan Spearing: Yeah, I think I still have a, uh, I guess tenuous relationship with it. You can devote a hundred percent of your time to your children, to your wife and it, not be enough. You know what I mean? True. But then the, also the reality is that this media can work on your behalf and on my behalf, round the clock. True. Or relatively cheaply. Yes. You know, so maybe, um. You know, [00:01:00] that'll be, that'll be the discussion that we have here because it's this, uh, tug of war between the analog or maybe the real, we could just say that. The real mm-hmm. And then the, the make believe technological advances and things like that. So I think I still, I would say that it's a big topic, whatever the metric that I apply now is that. I want to talk to somebody about a subject that I particularly am curious about. All right? And I want to know what do I do? How do I figure this out wise, men, wom...