The Auron MacIntyre Show Leaving a Generational Legacy | Guest: Johann Kurtz | 11/19/25
Nov 19, 2025
In a thought-provoking discussion, author Johann Kurtz, who specializes in family and tradition, explores the importance of generational legacy. He critiques the modern shift from local charity to large-scale philanthropy, arguing it disconnects givers from recipients. Kurtz advocates for land ownership and family businesses as vital for maintaining intergenerational ties. He also emphasizes the power of rituals in preserving family history and suggests ways to reconnect children with their heritage. A fascinating dive into legacy and its role in community building!
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Terminology Shift Broke Inheritance Traditions
- Modern liquidity and post-Christian shifts changed meanings of charity, inheritance, and birthright.
- Johann Kurtz argues recovering historical-theological foundations helps families leave stronger legacies.
Illiquid Assets Enforce Stewardship
- Wealth used to be illiquid family assets that conferred duties and stewardship.
- Liquid financial wealth removes obligations and risks turning inheritance into purposeless windfalls.
Philanthropy Replaced Local Charity
- Charity used to be a virtue encompassing personal sacrifice and fraternal correction.
- Philanthropy's detachment and scale turned giving into disembodied transactions lacking true Christian charity.
