How to Build a Godly Legacy with Hobby Lobby’s David Green & Legacy Stone’s Bill High

In this powerful conversation, Hobby Lobby founder David Green and Legacy Stone CEO Bill High share how faith, family, and generosity have shaped their approach to business and life. Together, they unpack what it truly means to leave a legacy—not just an inheritance—and how families of any size or stage can tangibly begin building a godly legacy.

From their newly-released book The Legacy Life, David and Bill offer timeless wisdom on stewardship, prayer, and leading your family with purpose to make a lasting impact for generations to come. Whether you’re a parent, business leader, or someone seeking to make an impact, this episode will challenge and inspire you to think differently about what you pass on to the next generation.

 

Who is Bill High?

Bill High is the CEO of Legacy Stone, a ministry dedicated to helping families thrive today and for generations to come. A former attorney, Bill co-authored The Legacy Life and previously founded one of the largest charitable foundations in the U.S., which has facilitated more than $6 billion in gifts. Bill High has also branched out in numerous business ventures to further the causes of generosity and family legacy.

Having lost his own father at age 12, Bill deeply understands the need for strong families and lasting legacies. As a recognized speaker and the author and co-author of multiple books, his mission is to empower families worldwide in building legacies of generosity. He and his wife, Brooke, live in the Kansas City area.

Who Is David Green?

David Green is the founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby, the world’s largest arts and crafts retailer with over 1,000 stores and $7.5 billion in sales as of 2024. What began as a small home-based business has grown into a global enterprise headquartered in Oklahoma City, encompassing over 13 million square feet of manufacturing, distribution, and office space, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Also, David serves as chairman of Mardel, a Christian office and educational supply chain operating in twelve states.

A respected business leader and author, David has written four books, including More Than a Hobby, Giving it All Away… And Getting It All Back Again: The Way of Living Generously, A Generous Life: 10 Steps to Living a Life Money Can’t Buy, and Leadership Not by the Book. His newest release, The Legacy Life, launched this month.

He and his wife, Barbara, are deeply involved in their church and numerous Christian ministries. Together, they enjoy their large, growing family with three children, ten grandchildren, and twenty-three great-grandchildren.

Questions Answered in This Episode

• What does “legacy” really mean to David and Bill?
• What’s the difference between leaving an inheritance and leaving a legacy?
• How did David and Bill’s upbringings shape how they view legacy?
• How can parents distribute an inheritance in a way that encourages purpose, work ethic, and wisdom?
• What can young families do now to begin building a lasting legacy?
• How did the idea for the Museum of the Bible come to life?
• What does it truly mean to “pray without ceasing,” and how do we live that out daily?
• How has David seen God move in and through Hobby Lobby over the years?
• What was it like walking through Hobby Lobby’s Supreme Court case?
• What resources are available to help families define their values and live them out through giving?

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Links & Resources Mentioned:

• The Legacy Life: Leading Your Family to Make a Difference for Eternity on Amazon
• Legacy Stone Resources to help families on the path to biblical success for generations to come.
• One Hope Ministry
• Every Home for Christ

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