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Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
Release Date: 11/25/2025
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Belated Happy New Year!
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
LEGACY DADS PODCAST — “I Have Finished the Race: Consistency Over Speed” Episode Overview In this episode, we reflect on Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4 — not as a victory lap of perfection, but as a testimony of perseverance, faithfulness, and steady obedience over time. Many dads start strong… but fewer finish steady. We talk about the difference between sprinting through seasons of fatherhood and faithfully running the long race God has placed before us. This conversation encourages dads to value presence over intensity, consistency over emotional bursts, and long-term faithfulness...
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Christmas in Genesis, Part 3: Judah's Prophecy and the Blessing of a Coming King
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
📖 EPISODE OVERVIEW Christmas doesn’t begin in Bethlehem—it begins with a promise. In this final episode of Christmas in Genesis, Dave and Dante unpack Judah’s prophecy from Genesis 49, where Jacob speaks of a coming King whose reign will never end. This ancient blessing points directly to Jesus, the Lion of Judah, and reveals what true kingship looks like—strength under control, authority with humility, and leadership rooted in sacrifice. For fathers, this passage challenges how we think about power, leadership, and legacy in our homes. 👑 KEY SCRIPTURE “The scepter shall not...
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Christmas in Genesis, part 2: Messy Families, Merciful God
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
📖 Episode Overview When we think of Christmas, we often picture peace, perfection, and tidy manger scenes. But when we look back to Genesis, we find something very different — broken people, dysfunctional families, and repeated failure. In this episode of the Christmas in Genesis series, Dave and Dante walk through the messy family tree that leads to Jesus and reveal a powerful truth every dad needs to hear: God doesn’t wait for perfect families — He works through broken ones. From Abraham’s deception, to Jacob’s favoritism, to Judah’s moral collapse, Genesis makes one thing...
info_outlineIn this powerful conversation, Dave and Dante sit down with Clifford Stephan, founder of BoozeVacation.com, to talk about the journey of taking a “vacation” from drinking and how intentional breaks from alcohol can transform your faith, family life, health, and leadership.
Clifford shares his personal story, the moment he realized alcohol was holding him back, and why he built a community to help others explore life with less booze — or none at all. This episode encourages men to evaluate their habits, prioritize their spiritual and physical health, and lead their families with clarity and conviction.
Key Topics Discussed
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Clifford’s personal turning point and what inspired BoozeVacation.com
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The difference between quitting drinking and taking a healthy break
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Why alcohol has become so normalized in culture — and why men rarely talk about it
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How a drinking “vacation” can improve sleep, energy, mood, and relationships
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The spiritual implications of numbing, coping, and self-medicating
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Rebuilding discipline and mental resilience
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Being a better husband, father, and leader through sobriety or moderation
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How community and accountability fuel long-term success
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Clifford’s practical steps for anyone wanting to start a 30-day break
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What churches, men’s ministries, and small groups can do better in this area
Practical Takeaways for Men
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Identify if alcohol is filling a role that God should fill
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Notice the patterns: stress drinking, weekend “reward” cycles, or emotional escape
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Begin with a clear goal — “cut back,” “take a break,” or “quit”
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Invite one trusted brother into the process for accountability
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Replace old routines with healthier rhythms: exercise, prayer, hobbies, service
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Track how your body, mind, and spiritual life respond during the break
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Set boundaries around environments that trigger unhealthy habits
Scripture to Reflect On
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1 Corinthians 6:12 (ESV) – “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful.
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Ephesians 5:18 (ESV) – “Do not get drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit.”
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Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) – “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.”
These verses guide men toward living with intentionality, discipline, and spiritual clarity.
About Clifford Stephan & Booze Vacation
Clifford is the founder of BoozeVacation.com, a platform designed to help individuals take meaningful breaks from alcohol through structured challenges, coaching, and community support. His mission is to empower people to rediscover their best selves and experience life without the haze and habits alcohol often brings.
Learn more at BoozeVacation.com.