The Heirloom Podcast: A Big Storyteller with Ben Napier
Season 1, Episode 3
At The Heirloom, we believe legacy matters—but sometimes, it's the unsuspecting moments that become the most lasting part of our legacy.
Episode one took us to space. In episode two, we weathered storms. And in episode three, we're coming back to solid ground—to the front steps of small-town life, where stories are shared like supper and wisdom is passed down in love.
This week, we sat down with our good friend and fellow Laurel native, Ben Napier—builder, storyteller, and co-star of HGTV's Home Town. But this isn't a conversation about television. It's about the lasting impact of a life well-lived. It's about how storytelling shapes identity, builds culture, and connects generations. And at its best, it reminds us of something bigger than ourselves.
Ben reflects on growing up Southern, learning to work with his hands, and the legacy of the men who came before him. We talk about how a life of character—anchored in humility, faith, and purpose—becomes the kind of story worth telling long after we're gone.
You'll hear:
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Why storytelling might just be the South's truest art form
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How land, memory, and family all intertwine in beautiful ways
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What he learned from his grandfather, and how those lessons still guide him
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Why being compared to a grandparent is the highest kind of praise
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And how building something that lasts is about more than craftsmanship—it's about calling
One of the most moving moments came when Ben shared:
"When someone tells me I remind them of their grandfather, that's the best thing they could say. That means I'm doing something right."
That's legacy. Not loud or flashy, but rooted. Generational. A quiet faithfulness that echoes through the years. The kind of life that tells the truth about who we are—and whose we are.
"The legacy I care about most is what my daughters think of me when they're grown. That's it. That's the whole thing." – Ben
At The Heirloom, that's the kind of conversation we cherish. Honest. Joyful. And grounded in a hope that lasts longer than any one lifetime.
Thanks for joining us as we keep asking the question:
What are we building that will be treasured as an heirloom?
-Josh Nowell & Jim Rasberry
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