The Theology Pugcast How to Build a Family Economy: An Interview with Rory Groves
Dec 9, 2024
Rory Groves, author of 'Durable Trades' and 'The Family Economy,' left a tech career to build a family-based economy with his wife and children. He shares his transformative journey from corporate isolation to farming, emphasizing the importance of continuous parental involvement. The discussion highlights practical challenges and the significance of instilling skills in children for self-sufficiency. Groves also emphasizes community collaboration and the value of prioritizing relationships over material success, showcasing how family bonds can create a sustainable economy.
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Assemble Many Small Income Streams
- Build multiple income streams and treat your household as many small ventures.
- Rory Groves illustrates this with Kevin Swanson's "we have a 17 income household" example.
Subsistence Work Has Real Value
- Rory Groves argues subsistence work supplies core needs and teaches character and thrift.
- He insists "subsistence is not a dirty word" and families historically produced what they needed.
Homeschooling As Economic Contribution
- C.R. Wiley calls homeschooling a form of subsistence economy that replaces costly external services.
- Rory Groves agrees it saves money and embeds education, labor, and values within family life.
