**Who are you lifting up?** What does it mean to leave a lasting Christian legacy? And how can we use our God-given gifts to invest in the next generation? In Episode 7 of **Legacy (Re)Builders**, Matt Robles sits down with **Mike Berkenpas**, a longtime Presbyterian ruling elder, nuclear engineer, and Christian school teacher, to explore a life devoted to serving others, mentoring younger generations, and building Christ's church. Drawing on nearly four decades of church leadership, Mike shares how his understanding of leadership has matured—from focusing on his own responsibilities and accomplishments to intentionally developing the gifts and abilities of others. Together, Matt and Mike discuss: - **Leading by example:** What it means to be a faithful ruling elder and shepherd God's people. - **Raising up the next generation:** Recognizing potential, encouraging young men, and helping others discover their God-given gifts. - **Faith and vocation:** Why our calling is about more than our careers, and how Christians can glorify God through their work. - **Parenting and education:** Developing character, confidence, and a long-term vision for our children. - **Faith through suffering:** How Mike's experience with cancer reshaped his priorities and deepened his trust in God's providence. - **Building a lasting legacy:** Why the greatest impact we leave may be found in the lives of those we've encouraged, discipled, and equipped. Throughout the conversation, one theme emerges: **faithful leadership isn't about making a name for ourselves. It's about helping others become who God has called them to be.** Whether you're a parent, elder, teacher, mentor, or simply someone seeking to live more intentionally for Christ, this conversation offers encouragement to invest in the people God has placed in your life. --- **About Legacy (Re)Builders** Legacy (Re)Builders is a Christian podcast exploring what it means to live intentionally, build faithfully, and leave a legacy that glorifies God. Presented by **McKelvey Elder Law & Estate Planning** https://mckelveyelderlaw.com/ #LegacyReBuilders #ChristianLeadership #ChristianLegacy #Discipleship #Mentorship #Presbyterian #ChristianPodcast

Your legacy doesn’t start when you’re 65. You’re building it right now. In Episode 6 of Legacy (Re)Builders, Matt sits down with Hammer Shalawylo to talk about what it looks like to take your 20s seriously, not by chasing money, experiences, status, or the “YOLO” lifestyle, but by intentionally becoming the kind of man you want to be decades from now. Hammer shares his story, his faith, the influence of older Christian men in his life, and why discipline, hard work, fitness, study, relationships, church, and spiritual growth matter now - not someday. We talk about ambition, mentorship, choosing where and how to build your life, preparing for marriage and family, and even thinking about the kind of legacy you hope to leave to grandchildren who don’t exist yet. Your 20s aren’t throwaway years. What are you building with them? Legacy (Re)Builders - faithful living today, building for tomorrow, glorifying God always. This episode is brought to you by McKelvey Elder Law & Estate Planning. Estate Planning • Elder Law • Estate Administration McKelveyElderLaw.com

What does it actually mean to live a successful life?

Matt sits down with Colt McKelvey, owner of McKelvey Elder Law & Estate Planning, for a candid conversation about ambition, risk, business, relationships, fatherhood, faith - and what we're really building with the lives God has given us.

Colt shares the story behind starting his own law firm, the financial uncertainty and risk that came with it, how relationships have shaped his life and business, and some of the struggles and failures that don't normally make it into the story of a “successful” entrepreneur.

But underneath it all is a bigger question: If you build a successful career, make money, grow a business, and accomplish everything you set out to do - but fail to faithfully serve Christ and the people God has entrusted to you - were you actually successful?

Matt and Colt talk about Christian ambition, taking risks, marriage and fatherhood, honesty about our own failures, finding purpose in ordinary work, and building a legacy that extends far beyond professional achievement.

Because a successful life isn't ultimately measured by what you accumulate or accomplish - but by who you're living for.

Legacy (Re)Builders is about faithful living today, building for tomorrow, and glorifying God always.

Intro/ Outro Track: "Country Strumstick Mountain Hop" “Music by Andy Slatter”

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