Tell the Next Generation: A Conversation on Christian Legacy

In this inspiring conversation, Laurel welcomes Candy McCune—lawyer, Christian conciliator, and family legacy coach—to explore how God uses every chapter of our lives to shape our calling. Candy shares her unexpected journey from law to Christian mediation, revealing how her own seasons of hardship deepened her desire to help others restore relationships and preserve their stories of faith.

Together, Candy and Laurel dive into legacy work as a biblical practice, rooted in Deuteronomy 6’s call to remember God’s faithfulness and “tell your children” what He has done. Candy explains how genealogy and family storytelling opened her eyes to her own spiritual heritage, as well as how she now helps others build a meaningful “digital home” for photos, documents, and memories so future generations can clearly see God’s hand in their family line.

Their conversation extends to reconciliation and the intricacies of navigating estrangement around aging parents, and the unique peacemaking role end-of-life doulas can play, before Candy shares a moving story of accompanying three elderly friends through their final season—an unexpected ministry of presence and hope.

Learn more about Candy, and the work she does, at https://candymccune.com/ 

(00:00) Legacy projects & introducing Candy
(08:10) Leaving litigation for Christian mediation & conciliation
(17:23) Deuteronomy 6 and the biblical vision for legacy
(29:02) Overwhelm, “too much stuff” & building a digital home for memories
(45:41) “Friends forever”: Candy’s hidden doula story
(54:11) First steps: bridging estrangement & starting a legacy project

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Welcome to The Death & Resurrection Doula Podcast, a space where faith, theology, and end-of-life care meet in the form of compassionate, hope-filled conversation.  Hosted by Christian End-of-Life Doula Practitioner and Theologian Laurel Nicholson, this podcast serves as an invitation to explore the sacred realities of death and our resurrection into eternal life through the power of Jesus Christ.

Each episode offers thoughtful reflection and meaningful dialogue—whether through rich theological insights, heartfelt discussions with those serving within and around end-of-life care, or with shared moments drawn from our live fellowship community. All are united by a single purpose: to remove the taboo surrounding death and to proclaim the joy of returning home to spend eternity with our loving God.    

Visit https://deathandresurrectiondoula.com/ for more information and to register for training.