Rory Groves discusses his shift from urban to rural living, the impact of biblical values, the importance of durable trades and community, and the challenges of transitioning to a family-centered lifestyle. He emphasizes wisdom, resilience, and the need for a simpler way of life in today's complex world.
Transition from consumers to producers for resilience in the modern economy.
Emphasize generational inheritance beyond monetary investments for sustainable living.
Prioritize community and simpler ways of living for long-term stability and resilience.
Deep dives
Transition to a Durable Way of Life
The guest on the podcast, Rory Groves, shares his journey of moving his family from the city to the countryside to pursue a more durable way of life. They now farm, raise livestock, host workshops, and homeschool their children.
Recognizing Fragility of Modern Economy
Rory emphasizes the fragility of the modern economy with its long supply chains and self-insufficiency. He discusses how our dependence on distant manufacturing plants and long supply chains makes the economy susceptible to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shifting to a Producer Mindset
Rory highlights the need to transition from being consumers to becoming producers. He shares how being self-sufficient in food production, such as raising livestock, has allowed his family to reduce their dependence on external sources and have a more resilient lifestyle.
The Importance of Building a Generational Inheritance
The podcast discusses the importance of building a generational inheritance and the value of tangible assets beyond just monetary investments. It emphasizes the idea of passing on knowledge, skills, and resilient practices to future generations. It explores the concept of raising solid, healthy herd animals, and the significance of lineage and bloodlines in various trades. The podcast highlights the need to prioritize the long-term impact and sustainability of our actions, rather than solely focusing on immediate financial gain.
The Power of Community and the Return to Simplicity
The podcast emphasizes the importance of community and the return to simpler ways of living. It mentions the historical significance of community-based living and the interdependence of families in pre-industrial times. It discusses the stability and resilience of these communities, which valued relationships, cooperation, mutual support, and shared resources. The podcast encourages individuals to seek a balance between self-sufficiency and collaboration, while prioritizing relationships and aligning with God's vision for their family and their community.
Rory Groves is the author of “Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economics That Have Stood the Test of Time,” plus the owner of the Grovestead Learning Farm and the editor of the Grovestead newsletter.
