Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
Real men with authentic faith. Legacy Dads is a community of Christian men focusing on issues such as marriage, parenting, and leadership. We equip men who are trying to balance faith, our modern lives, and leading our families to a lasting legacy.
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Strength...Required
05/06/2024
Strength...Required
With no shortage of small- to large-scale crises around the world, it is times such as this that we are reminded of the necessity to be strong and courageous. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss this aspect of legacy dads and how we can each look for ways to be strong Christian soldiers! For information on how to schedule an in-person Legacy Dads event, visit today!
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Raising Humans with Kyle Wester
04/30/2024
Raising Humans with Kyle Wester
In this episode, Dave and Dante talk all things life and parenting with Kyle Wester. Kyle (and his wife Sara) are Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) with over 20 years experience working with children and teenagers in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their podcast "The Art of Raising Humans" will help you parent from a place of freedom, love, and courage. Their passion is to help you uncover areas of fear and shame in your parenting and inspire you to empower your children to become healthy adults. They use the latest research in neuroscience coupled with their own experience raising 3 children. For more information, go visit their website at . Connect with Legacy Dads !
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Don't Get Distracted
04/16/2024
Don't Get Distracted
In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss what happens to all of us: distraction. One of the enemy's favorite tactics, it is one that can trip up many men on their journey to become legacy dads. Listen in as the guys discuss it and see if there's any part of you that needs to be re-focused on the one true thing that matters: God! For more information about Legacy Dads, visit today!
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Veiled Hearts
04/08/2024
Veiled Hearts
In Old Testament times, in order to get into the presence of God, one had to pass through multiple veils. The veils were the things that kept one from His perfect presence. On this side of the cross, being in the presence of God is still possible - but we must remove the veils on our hearts. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the veils over our hearts, using A.W. Tozer's writings from "The Pursuit of God." Listen in to discover where your veils are, and see what steps you can take to move closer into the presence of the Heavenly Father. For more info about the Legacy Dads, visit today!
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Living the Crucified Life
04/01/2024
Living the Crucified Life
As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, and the glorious fact that Jesus defeated death, it's important for us to understand the "so what?" When we look at what Jesus did for us, we must look at our own lives and determine how we are living our lives - our crucified lives. Paul writes to the Galatians "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Listen in to Dave and Dante as they discuss A.W. Tozer's point of view on the crucified life, and see how you can set yours for eternity today! Visit today!
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Go Un-Stuck Your Marriage
03/25/2024
Go Un-Stuck Your Marriage
It's no doubt that sometimes in marriage we fall into a time where we feel stuck. Whether it's external influences or internal decisions that brought us to this point, it's important to understand a few fundamentals in order to get un-stuck. Listen in as Dave and Dante discuss the ways to get your marriage un-stuck and start bringing your marriage into being the ambassador for Jesus that it is meant to be! To see how to bring the Legacy Dads to your church or men's event, visit today!
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Words of Wisdom
03/19/2024
Words of Wisdom
The book of Proverbs is full of nuggets of wisdom for living a godly life. If you're a man, husband, or father, there is no doubt something for you within the book. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss five verses from the book that help men in all stages of life develop as men of wisdom. Listen in, and chime in with your favorite verse from the wisdom books! For more information on Legacy Dads visit the today!
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Biblical Masculine Mentorship
03/11/2024
Biblical Masculine Mentorship
Mentorship is something that is needed in all facets of life, and masculinity is no exception. In this episode, listen in as Dante welcomes Josh into the conversation. They've been in a mentorship relationship since Josh was in middle school, and it carries on to this day as Josh walks into life as a husband and father. In order for men to leave lasting legacies, there are ways we can look outside our primary mission field to ensure that men around us are living as God intended. Enjoy the conversation, and do what you can to find someone to be in a mentorship type relationship today! For more information about the Legacy Dads, visit today!
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Sow the Seeds: Speaking Life
03/05/2024
Sow the Seeds: Speaking Life
As Legacy Dads, we've got to ensure that we are speaking life into those around us. Whether it is our family, our friends, or our coworkers, our words matter. Scripture is full of warnings against careless talk, and Psalm 141:3 encourages us to seek God's help to put a guard over our mouth and to keep watch over our lips. In this episode, listen to Dave an Dante as they discuss the importance of speaking life into ourselves and into others. Sow the seeds of good fruit, even when it comes to the words we use! For more information about the Legacy Dads, visist today!
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Stop Collecting Seashells!
02/26/2024
Stop Collecting Seashells!
In this episode of the LD podcast, Dave and Dante talk through the importance of making sure we aren't wasting our time as men, husbands, and fathers. If we are going after seashells, if we are chasing things that don't matter, then where is the legacy? We need to pursue things that are good for the kingdom of God. Listen in and look into your life and see where you can use your time to glorify God, no matter what stage of life you're in! Interested in bringing the Legacy Dads to your men's group? Visit today!
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Stability: Dad
02/05/2024
Stability: Dad
In the final part of a three-part series, Dave and Dante discuss stability as a dad. After all, it is Legacy Dads! So who is the biblical example of a stable dad? What characteristics do we see in him? And what are the threats against his stability? Listen in, and tie them up with the stable man and stable husband in the previous two episodes...you'll be setting a good foundation for a lasting legacy! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Stability: Husband
01/29/2024
Stability: Husband
Continuing in our "Stability" series (based on James 1:8), we move on to the topic of a stable husband. Interestingly, there are not a lot of good illustrations of biblical marriage in the bible. But - of course - there's at least one! Listen in to this weeks discussion about the importance of a stable husband, where in the bible we see an example of a solid husband, and the threats we face today when it comes to being a stable husband! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Stability: Man
01/22/2024
Stability: Man
James tells his readers that there may be a point where a man can feel "unstable in all his ways" (James 1.8b). Stability is an important characteristic for men, and in this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the concept of stability for men. Who's a good biblical example, and what can we learn from him in order to be stable? How can we follow his example, and what are the threats against achieving stability as a man? Listen in and set the foundation for masculine stability today! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Men are lost - A conversation
01/15/2024
Men are lost - A conversation
A July 2023 opinion essay from the Washington Post called "Men are lost: Here's a map out of the wilderness" is the topic of this podcast. Dave and Dante explore the essay and talk about ways to help Legacy Dads start the conversation, model biblical masculinity, and engage culture from a healthy perspective. Find the full article here: Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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What Is Your Treasure?
01/08/2024
What Is Your Treasure?
What is your treasure? Earthly or heavenly? As we dive into a new year, it's important to understand that we have earthly treasures - we place value on different relationships or things in our lives. But in order to leave a legacy that lasts, the treasure that we should be chasing is the one that God offers us when we believe in His Son, the life that He lived, the death that He died, and the resurrection that He accomplished. Listen in as Dave and Dante discuss the earthly treasures in their lives, and how to turn that focus from the earthly view to the eternal view. Happy New Year from Legacy Dads! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Merry Christmas 2023!
12/25/2023
Merry Christmas 2023!
The Birth of Jesus Christ In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us." And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. ===================================================================== Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today! To make a year-end gift to Christian Parenting, go to today!
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Long Winter's Night
12/18/2023
Long Winter's Night
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many of us forget the fact that some close to us may be going through one of the most difficult seasons of their lives. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the ways in which we can leave a lasting legacy by recognizing those around us who are hurting and pointing them to the everlasting comfort and love of God. If you know someone who is struggling during this holiday season, be an ambassador for Christ and point them to the light and truth! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Examine Yourself
12/11/2023
Examine Yourself
"Examine yourselves," and "Search me, O God..." are things we read in the bible (2 Cor 13:5 and Psalm 139:23). But when it comes down to it, do we as men actually want admit to a holy and righteous God the results? Or are there things we are secretly holding onto - worldly things - that are maybe done in secret, or at least away from the "Sunday best" that everyone sees week-in and week-out. In this week's episode, Dave and Dante discuss the eternal significance of truly examining ourselves, and earnestly seeking God to search our hearts. Before we roll into a new year and make the traditional resolutions, we hope this is an encouragement to set the foundation in place - in the right place with God. Listen in, and pray for God to move into your heart without reservation, and without fear! Find RC Sproul's book "Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow" Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Dads Rule!
12/05/2023
Dads Rule!
Back to the basics! Dave and Dante go through the stages of childhood from birth to adulthood and talk abou the importance of an active and engaged father in the lives of his kids. Listen in and get some encouragement, no matter which stage you find yourself in! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the parent you wish to be, visit today!
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"Manhood Tribes" with Don Ross
11/27/2023
"Manhood Tribes" with Don Ross
Don Ross is the founder of "Manhood Tribes," a ministry focused on creating groups of men who follow Jesus at every stage of life. Don started Manhood Tribes—to help men in challenging times because he believes men aren't meant to go through life disconnected from other men. He also believes that men are built to live in groups, or Tribes, but we've lost many of our reasons for doing so. Manhood Tribes is creating ways for men to reconnect with each other, starting with a father/son rite of passage experience called First Tribe. There will be more opportunities in the future, so be sure to listen in and connect with Don at today! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. For more information about how to become the parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Gratitude in the Chaos
11/20/2023
Gratitude in the Chaos
In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the importance of being able to show gratitude, even in the midst of extreme chaos around us. Recently Dave lost a friend to suicide, and you'll hear him talk through the raw emotion of the loss. While the episode was supposed to be about gratitude (it is, after all, the week of Thanksgiving), the conversation pivoted towards persevering through the storm, with the goal of being grateful for even the smallest things at the end of it all. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please PLEASE visit or call/text 988 (National Suicide Prevention Hotline) immediately. Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the parent you wish to be, visit today!
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End times...are you ready?
11/13/2023
End times...are you ready?
With the recent world events going on, a lot of people have taken the opportunity to reflect and wonder...is this the end times? Listen in as Dave and Dante get DEEP into the topic of end times (or do they?) and come away with some pointers on how to leave a lasting legacy no matter the day you find yourself in! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Should we conceal-carry in church?
11/06/2023
Should we conceal-carry in church?
Statistics show that violent acts against places of worship are becoming more frequent. Unfortunately some people see churches as "soft targets" and look at them as a way to cause a massive amount of damage in a short amount of time. But what happens if a threat is met with a parishioner who is legally carrying their privately owned weapon? In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the idea of concealed-carry in churches. Is it legal? Is it biblical? What should we consider? Listen in and go do some research...it's an important topic, and proper prior preparation prevents poor performance! Protect the flock! Link to the article Dave mentions: Cyberstructure and Infrastructure Security Agency information for churches: Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the parent you wish to be, visit today!
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"Man Enough to Forgive" with John J. Smithbaker
10/30/2023
"Man Enough to Forgive" with John J. Smithbaker
Dave and Dante were happy to have John J. Smithbaker on this weeks episode of the podcast. John J. Smithbaker is an author, speaker, and founder of Fathers In The Field. His passion and focus are to help men recapture their divinely assigned roles of Pastor, Provider, and Protector in the home as well as in the church. As an experienced businessman, ministry leader, and gifted communicator, John combines his personal experience and straight-forward style to connect and speak with men held back from becoming the man God designed - one who suffers through the brokenness, pain, and anger of being left behind. Listen in as the guys talk about his new book "Man Enough to Forgive" and his ministry, Fathers In The Field. Get involved today! Visit or today! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today! For your copy of My Time With God
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"Them Before Us" with Stacy Manning
10/28/2023
"Them Before Us" with Stacy Manning
Dave and Dante were excited to sit down with Stacy Manning to discuss "Them Before Us" and her new book Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City. Stacy is an author, Senior Editor for all other things TBU related, and an amateur Life Advice Professional. She hails from the Pacific Northwest where she and her husband of more than two decades are raising their three children. When she is not advocating on behalf of children’s rights, she is gardening and cooking, and always ready to help tackle the interpersonal challenges of friends and strangers. The new book she co-authored with Katy Faust Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City, two moms living in the bluest of cities offer practical guidance, parenting strategies, and humorous commentary to help parents immunize their children against Woke infection. In whichever zip code or tax bracket you dwell, there’s hope for parents who seek to indoctrinate their kids into conservatism—that is, kids who understand historical, economic, and biological reality. For more information about Stacy and Them Before Us, visit their Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today! Get your copy of My Time With God
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Hercules! An interview with Kevin and Sam Sorbo
10/23/2023
Hercules! An interview with Kevin and Sam Sorbo
Dave and Dante were grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Kevin and Sam Sorbo to discuss their new movie "Miracle in East Texas" (limited theater engagement, October 29th and 30th, 2023). Kevin Sorbo played the lead role on the ground-breaking “Hercules” TV series for seven years and the victim of three strokes during that time. He carries a gravitas to his audiences on the topics he’s passionate about: health and perseverance, honesty and overcoming, and pro-life. After his prolonged recovery and another hugely successful TV series (Andromeda), the best-selling author of True Strength spent the next few decades smashing box-office records in movies like God’s Not Dead, Soul Surfer, Let There Be Light, and Left Behind. Kevin is married to actress Sam Jenkins who he met during her guest appearance on Hercules in 1998 and they have 3 children together. Sam has also appeared in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys along with starring on Chicago Hope and other films as well. She also hosts a weekday radio show which is syndicated nationwide by Mojo 5-0 Radio. Both Kevin and Sam have a new movie coming out in which they both acted and produced called Miracle in East Texas which will be in theaters October 29th and 30th. To get your tickets to "Miracle in East Texas," visit today! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Be hospitable!
10/16/2023
Be hospitable!
When you want to live a life that is focused on legacy, one of the best things you can do is to be hospitable. Opening our homes, opening our lives for the benefit of others is seeming to become a lost art. Listen in as Dave and Dante discuss the biblical basis for being hospitable, and a couple of ways we can employ it in our lives. Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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"Get Past Your Past" with Jason VanRuler
10/09/2023
"Get Past Your Past" with Jason VanRuler
In this episode, Dante talks with author, counselor, and speaker Jason VanRuler to discuss his new book "Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection." In this book (available October 10th, 2023 from Zondervan) Jason invites readers to address past pain and hurt as the first step to find healing and authentic connection. He uses biblical wisdom, clinical experience and his own personal stories as a father of 3 and growing up surrounded by abuse, addiction and conflict. Jason began his career in 2011 and has worked with many populations over the years, ranging from persons who are incarcerated to top CEOs, performers and artists, and just about everyone in between. Jason has extensive experience as a clinician, coach, and speaker and operates a multi-state private practice. In 2018, Jason joined Bethesda Workshops in Nashville, TN, where he serves as a group leader and facilitator. Jason is known for his ability to relate and connect with his clients and offer hope to those who have felt hopeless. He has an engaged and rapidly growing online audience for his insightful, short videos sharing practical tips for psychological care, self-help, and healthy relationships. To connect with Jason, visit the following links: Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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Re-Engaging Family Priorities
10/02/2023
Re-Engaging Family Priorities
Sometimes it's just good to get back to the basics. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the things that will kill relationships, and the ways to build them back up. Listen in as the guys talk through some of the fundamentals that help us all to leave a lasting biblical legacy! See the "nail" video here: Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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"Authentic Influencer" with Dr. Jonathan Murphy
09/25/2023
"Authentic Influencer" with Dr. Jonathan Murphy
In this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Murphy, author of "Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas Way of Shaping Lives." Jonathan is a blessed husband and a happy dad. He is also a professor, pastor, and author. Jonathan is the Department Chair of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary, a board member of Chuck Swindoll’s Insight for Living Ministries, a writer with Sacra Script Ministries, and a teaching pastor. While born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was raised in the Canary Islands, Spain, as a missionary kid, and then educated in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh (Scotland), and Dallas, Texas! Such cross-cultural exposure has nurtured a diverse range of interests from cheering for Ulster in rugby and Spain in soccer to enjoying all things related to history. Jonathan’s heart beats to teach God’s Word to edify the local church. He and his wife, Sarah Jane, have four children. Listen in and learn how to help shape the lives of those around you in truly biblical ways! Learn more about Dr. Jonathan Murphy here: Get the book anywhere books are sold! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical resources to help you become the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit today!
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