What Will Your Life Leave Behind? A Conversation About Faith, Family, and Legacy

What do you hope the people closest to you will remember about the way you lived? Long after accomplishments, titles, and possessions fade, the values we model continue shaping our families and the generations that follow us. Legacy is not only something we leave at the end of our lives. It is something we are building through the words we speak, the choices we make, and the way we treat people every day. In this episode of You Are More, Amy sits down with her younger sister, Melissa Wienands-Guinto, for a heartfelt and honest conversation about faith, family, generosity, perseverance, and living with the end in mind. Together, they reflect on the lessons their parents modeled throughout their childhood—from working hard and honoring commitments to remaining hopeful when life becomes difficult. Amy and Melissa also share how watching their parents live generously shaped their own relationship with money and giving. Their parents did not wait until they had an abundance before helping others. They simply used what they had to make a difference. That example taught both sisters that money is neutral, but money connected to a meaningful purpose can become a powerful tool. It also showed them that generosity does not only change the person receiving it. It often transforms the giver, too. The conversation explores the importance of words, curiosity, and choosing compassion over judgment. Melissa shares why she wants her children and students to remain curious about people, especially during a time when division can make it easy to assume the worst. Amy reminds us that a simple shift in language can change an entire interaction. Instead of responding to someone’s mistakes with frustration, we can pause, offer grace, and remember that we may not know what they are carrying. Amy and Melissa close by discussing what legacy truly means to them. For Melissa, it includes faithfulness, meaningful work, courage, and continuing to live with a tender heart rather than becoming cynical. For Amy, legacy is a guiding force that helps her determine what deserves her time and what she needs to let go. When we begin with the end in mind, many distractions lose their power, and our priorities become clearer. This conversation is not meant to be morbid. It is an invitation to live intentionally. Your life is speaking right now through the faith you demonstrate, the generosity you model, the relationships you prioritize, and the courage you show in difficult seasons. Hit play and consider this question: What do you want your life to leave behind? Connect With Us: Website: https://www.youaremore.com Join The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook   / youaremorepodcast   and Instagram   / amywienands   Email: [email protected] Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Join Amy’s Thursday morning Bible study 00:53 – Meet Amy’s sister, Melissa Wienands-Guinto 02:08 – The work ethic their parents modeled 03:31 – Why their family made hard work enjoyable 06:03 – “Be a winner, not a whiner” 06:45 – Childhood faith lessons that still shape Melissa today 08:31 – Why quitting guarantees the outcome 09:28 – How motivational books changed Amy’s direction 11:03 – The power of speaking belief over your children 11:52 – How generosity passes from one generation to another 13:19 – Melissa’s gift that helped reunite a family 14:18 – Receiving generosity during a difficult season 15:11 – Putting money in its proper perspective 16:22 – Generosity does not require abundance 17:25 – Amy’s decision to help a young family with their mortgage 18:43 – Why you cannot outgive God 19:13 – The family value Melissa wants to pass down 20:08 – Moving from judgment into curiosity 21:06 – How kindness can disarm a difficult interaction 23:19 – Welcoming people instead of immediately correcting them 24:42 – Why words about money matter around children 26:28 – The sisters remember their most embarrassing childhood moments 28:47 – What legacy means to Melissa 30:06 – Meaningful work and a legacy of faithfulness 31:24 – Why legacy is a driving force in Amy’s life 32:05 – Creating a video time capsule for Amy’s children 34:05 – How hardship changes your perspective 35:20 – Remembering that life is short, even when it is long 36:04 – Starting with the end in mind 38:08 – Letting purpose clarify what truly matters 39:08 – Releasing the fear of what people will think 40:13 – The courage to remain hopeful and tender 42:05 – Using what you have for the good of others and the glory of God 43:27 – Why family traditions remain a priority 44:40 – You carry great purpose and destiny