An Interview with Dr. Tom Ascol
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
In this episode, the Legacy Dads sit down with Dr. Tom Ascol to discuss the intersection of deep theology and daily fatherhood. As a seasoned pastor, author, and father, Tom brings a wealth of wisdom on what it means to lead a family with biblical clarity in an increasingly confused culture. We dive into the "Long Game" of parenting and why the fear of God is the ultimate antidote to the fears of this world. Connect with Tom Ascol on X: Instagram: @thomasascol
info_outline
Discipling through the years: the young adult era
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
In this final episode of our four-part series, Dave and Dante tackle the "Great Release"—the pivotal transition from parenting by authority to leading through influence as your children enter young adulthood. Grounded in the joy of 3 John 1:4, we explore how to stay spiritually connected without becoming controlling, providing a roadmap for fathers whose children are navigating college, careers, or even seasons of doubt and deconstruction. Whether you’re learning to trust the foundation you’ve built or figuring out how to be a "safe harbor" during their recalibration, this episode...
info_outline
Discipling through the years: the teenage years
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
The teenage years are often viewed with dread by parents, but for the Legacy Dad, they represent the most crucial season of discipleship. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss how to move from being a "manager" of your child’s life to a "mentor" of their soul. It’s about anchoring them in biblical truth while providing the safe harbor they need to navigate identity, doubt, and independence. Connect With Us Join the Conversation: Have a story or a struggle you want to share? Email us at and . You can also find us on and .
info_outline
Discipling through the years: The Adolescent Stage
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast, Dave and Dante dive into the "Training Wheels" phase of fatherhood—discipling adolescents aged 8 to 12. This is a critical developmental window where children shift from simply absorbing their parents' beliefs to investigating the "why" behind them. The conversation centers on Proverbs 4:23, highlighting the father’s role in helping children "guard their hearts" as they begin to encounter more complex social and cultural pressures. Dave and Dante discuss the transition from providing "spiritual milk" to "solid food," offering practical strategies...
info_outline
Discipling through the years: The Toddler Stage
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
Episode Summary Parenting a toddler feels like planting a garden in the middle of a windstorm—chaotic, messy, and loud. But it is also the most critical season for planting seeds that will last a lifetime. In this episode, Dave and Dante break down the "why" and "how" of discipling children ages 2–7. We’re moving away from the pressure of perfection and leaning into the beauty of simple, faithful rhythms that point little hearts toward their Creator. Key Scriptures Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – The mandate to weave faith into the fabric of everyday life. Matthew 18:3 – Why the simplicity...
info_outline
Why God's Plan for Discipleship is Important
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
In this hard-hitting episode, Dave and Dante tackle a sobering question: Have churches in the West gotten discipleship wrong? The data is alarming. The mission is clear. And the stakes are generational. Jesus’ final command in Gospel of Matthew 28:19–20 wasn’t to build programs, grow attendance, or launch niche ministries. It was simple and direct: “Go therefore and make disciples…” So why are so few men being discipled? And what does that mean for our families, churches, and culture? The Discipleship Crisis 90 million men in America are NOT involved in discipleship Only 1...
info_outline
Fathers as Spiritual Leaders: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
In this episode, we dive deep into the generational mission of fatherhood. We move beyond the traditional metrics of "success"—finances and career—to explore the weight and beauty of building a spiritual legacy. It’s not about being a perfect theologian; it’s about being a present, consistent, and humble leader who treats God as a reality, not just a concept. Pick one spiritual habit to start this week. Don't overcomplicate it. Whether it’s praying before bed, reading one verse at dinner, or simply blessing your children with your words—start small, but start now. Remember: God...
info_outline
By Faith: Building a Legacy that Endures
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
In this episode of the, we dive into Hebrews 11—often called the Hall of Faith—to explore what biblical faith really looks like and how it shapes the legacy we leave as men, husbands, and fathers. This chapter isn’t about flawless heroes; it’s about ordinary people who trusted God in extraordinary circumstances. Their faith wasn’t passive belief, but active obedience—often costly, uncomfortable, and unseen by the world. Hebrews 11 challenges modern dads to rethink success, security, and legacy. The men and women highlighted here lived with their eyes fixed on God’s promises...
info_outline
The Destruction of Disagreement
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
Why does disagreement so quickly turn into outrage, mob mentality, or even violence in today’s culture? In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast, Dave and Dante examine the spiritual and relational roots behind the destruction of disagreement. From the loss of a shared moral center to identity-driven conflict and the rejection of authority, they explore what Scripture says about restraint, suffering, and peacemaking. This timely conversation challenges Christian fathers to model conviction with humility, truth with love, and strength under control in a fractured world. For more...
info_outline
The Sin of Feminism
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
In this episode, Dave and Dante tackle one of the most challenging and controversial cultural issues facing the Church today: feminism and its downstream effects on gender, family, and Christian discipleship. Drawing from the work of Rosaria Butterfield, Dr. Joe Rigney, and Scripture, the conversation examines how feminist ideology—once framed as liberation—has ultimately collapsed under its own contradictions and found an unexpected refuge inside evangelical Christianity. This is not a conversation about hating women. It is a conversation about loving truth, protecting families, and...
info_outlineMax Lucado is one of the most well-known pastors and authors of our time, and he joined Dave and Dante on the Legacy Dads Podcast. Listen in as he talks through some of the points of his new book "Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life." In Tame Your Thoughts, Max explores three key thought-management tools and then applies them to the most common thought problems: worry, guilt, anxiety, and other types of mental quicksand that threaten to trap us. God loves us too much to let us lead a life marked by poor thinking. He made our brains; he can retrain our brains. God has not left us alone in this battle of the mind.
You will likely walk away encouraged and inspired! Go get this book and get one for a friend today!
For more about Max, visit his website here: Max Lucado
For more about Legacy Dads, click here: Legacy Dads Website
Legacy Dads Facebook Group: Legacy Dads Facebook
Legacy Dads Instagram: Legacy Dads IG