025 Family Legacy & Faith: How Grandpas Pass Down Resilience, Pioneer Stories, and Listening Paired with Curiosity with Dennis Bledsoe

What makes a grandpa unforgettable? In this heartwarming episode of The Grandpa Channel, Steve Harris sits down with financial planner and devoted grandpa Dennis Bledsoe to explore the true legacy of grandparents. From passing down faith and resilience through family traditions to sharing pioneer stories that inspire gratitude, Dennis reveals how grandpas can build deep grandchildren connections that last for generations.

Discover why curiosity and listening are the real superpowers of grandfathers, how faith traditions strengthen family ties, and the surprising ways grandkids nickname, connect with, and love their Papa. This episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and the timeless reminder that family legacy is built one small story at a time.

📝 Show Notes

In this conversation with Dennis Bledsoe, we explore the beauty and responsibility of being a grandpa:

• Family Legacy & Faith → The role of traditions, testimonies, and gratitude in shaping strong families.

• Passing Down Resilience → How sharing pioneer stories helps grandkids face today’s challenges with courage.

• Grandchildren Connection → From nicknames like “Papa Dennis” to spoiling them with Mountain Man Breakfast, Dennis shows how joy is found in small, everyday moments.

• Curiosity & Listening as Superpowers → Why leaning in, asking questions, and truly hearing others creates bonds that outlast generations.

• Pioneer Stories That Inspire → Lessons from ancestors who endured hardship, sacrificed, and built a foundation for today’s blessings.

This episode reminds us that being a grandparent isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence, resilience, and passing on love that shapes the future.

✨ Let’s Grandpa.