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Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante
by Legacy Dads
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.
Episodes
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How do you Halloween?
In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast, Dave and Dante discuss how Christian fathers can lead their families with biblical conviction rather than fear during Halloween by framing the holiday as an opportunity to teach kids how to think discernment-wise about the world. They break down three...
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Leading Her Heart
In this episode of Legacy Dads, Dave and Dante address "Functional Marriage Syndrome"—a common trap where Christian couples excel at domestic logistics but drift into becoming spiritual strangers. To move beyond mere efficiency and fulfill the Biblical mandate to love and understand their wives…
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The Third Way: Marriage Beyond Win or Lose
This episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast with Dave and Dante, titled "The Third Way: Marriage Beyond Win or Lose," addresses how couples can transcend destructive conflict dynamics—specifically the dual traps of striving to win arguments or silently capitulating—by adopting a biblical "third way."...
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Sour Grapes and Second Chances
In this episode of Legacy Dads, Dave and Dante tackle the weight of generational trauma, family patterns, and the silent fear many men carry of becoming like their fathers. Wrestling with the tension between the consequences of inherited dysfunction and personal responsibility, they analyze…
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Debunking Some Myths
In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss some common myths around men and Christianity. If you have heard any of these, or have different ones that you've heard, how do you respond in a way that reflects God and honors His work in your life? Join the Conversation: Have a story or a struggle you…
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Present, Not Perfect
In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast, Dave and Dante unpack the transformative shift from performance-based fathering to presence-based fathering. Anchored in1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, the discussion reveals how Paul's model of leadership—focused on exhorting, comforting, and…
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The Blessing You Never Received
In this powerful episode of Legacy Dads, we confront a quiet pain carrying through generations of men: the ache for a father's blessing that was never spoken. Grounded in the tragic desperation of Esau's cry in Genesis 27 and the transformative redemption of Jacob blessing his sons in Genesis...
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Planting for the Unseen Generation
In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast, hosts Dave and Dante challenge fathers to shift their focus from short-term parenting goals to building a multi-generational legacy that outlives them. Drawing from Proverbs 22:6 and Psalm 78:4-7, the episode reframes fatherhood not as a formula for...
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The Eyes that are Watching
In this episode of Legacy Dads, hosts Dave and Dante share a moving letter from a mother at Dave's church to highlight how a godly man's influence extends far beyond his own home. They emphasize that fatherless or deeply wounded children are constantly watching the men around them, looking for...
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Ambassadors for Christ
In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast, hosts Dave and Dante dive into 2 Corinthians 5:20 to redefine a father's role from a burdened owner to a faithful ambassador of Christ. They tackle the heavy performance pressures, shifting identities, and daily frictions that modern men face, offering…
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Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children with Dr. Kathy Koch
In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast, hosts Dave and Dante sit down with Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, to discuss the often-overlooked challenges of parenting adult children. Centered around her book, Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children, the…
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Ministry, Multiplication, and Intentional Fatherhood with Mac Lake
In this episode of the Legacy Dads podcast, host Dante Girolimon and guest co-host Joe Svoboda are joined by leadership expert Mac Lake to discuss the intersection of ministry, multiplication, and intentional fatherhood. Drawing from his decades of experience and the framework of the "Leadership...
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An Interview with Dr. Tom Ascol
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...
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Discipling through the years: the young adult era
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...
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Discipling through the years: the teenage years
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...
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Discipling through the years: The Adolescent Stage
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...
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Discipling through the years: The Toddler Stage
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...
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Why God's Plan for Discipleship is Important
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…
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Fathers as Spiritual Leaders: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts
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…
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By Faith: Building a Legacy that Endures
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…
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The Destruction of Disagreement
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...
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The Sin of Feminism
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...
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Belated Happy New Year!
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...
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Christmas in Genesis, Part 3: Judah's Prophecy and the Blessing of a Coming King
📖 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,...
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Christmas in Genesis, part 2: Messy Families, Merciful God
📖 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…
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The Sin of Empathy with Dr. Joe Rigney
📖 Episode Overview In this challenging and timely conversation, Dave and Dante sit down with theologian and author Dr. Joe Rigney to discuss a topic that has sparked significant debate in both Christian and cultural spaces: the sin of empathy. Empathy is often celebrated as an unquestioned...
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Christmas in Genesis, Part 1: The First Christmas Promise
In this first episode of our Christmas in Genesis series, Dave and Dante take listeners all the way back to the beginning — literally. Before shepherds heard angels sing, before Mary received Gabriel's announcement, before Bethlehem was even a town, God Himself declared the very first Christmas...
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Biblical Truth vs Socialism: A Brief Discussion
Dante has a conversation with friend and elder David Kline about the fall of capitalism when good men do nothing. The conversation covers a bit of history around socialism and communism and transitions to the truth found in Scripture...that Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE. Listen in and...
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Find Freedom from Alcohol with a Booze Vacation
In 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...
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Building Resilient Kids: A Conversation with Daniel Puder
In this powerful episode, Dave and Dante sit down with Daniel Puder—former MMA fighter turned educator and youth advocate—to discuss the urgent challenges facing today's schools, kids, and families. Puder shares how his experience in the cage shaped his passion for protecting and empowering young...
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When Truth Becomes a Feeling: Moral Relativism and Legacy Dads
🎧 Episode Description In this episode, we dive into the latest research from Barna on how Americans view truth and morality. The findings reveal a culture increasingly skeptical of moral absolutes and more reliant on personal feelings and pluralistic sources of truth. As dads who want to pass on…
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Giggle Check
🧩 Episode Overview In this episode, the guys unpack the often-overlooked spiritual value of humor. As Christian men, we can sometimes take life — and ourselves — too seriously. But laughter is one of God's gifts that brings healing, unity, and perspective to our families and communities. Dante…
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Stand your ground with Shammah
🧔🏻♂️ Episode Summary: In this episode, Dave and Dante dive into the brief but bold story of Shammah, one of David's mighty men, found in 2 Samuel 23:11–12. Though only given two verses in the Bible, Shammah's example of standing firm when everyone else fled offers a powerful challenge to...
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When Faith Meets Policy
🔥 Episode Overview In this episode, Dave and Dante tackle one of the biggest cultural and spiritual questions facing Christian men today: Should our faith influence our political decisions — or should religion stay out of politics? A recent survey shared by Answers in Genesis found that over…
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Concessions to Comfort: The Cost of Compromise
In this episode, Dave takes on one of the biggest challenges Christian men face today: compromise. What happens when we trade our integrity for comfort? We live in a world that rewards convenience, but God calls us to conviction. Every time we lower our standard, something sacred is lost - our...
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Get Ready. Stay Ready.
In this powerful and sobering episode, we reflect on the recent deaths of Charlie Kirk and Pastor Voddie Baucham — two bold men who shaped our generation and challenged Christian men to stand firm in truth. Their sudden passing reminds us of life's fragility and the urgent call to live…
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Find Your Fire Again with Matt Chandler
In this episode, Lance and Dante talk with husband, father, pastor, and author Matt Chandler and discuss his soon-to-be-published book and 30-day devotional "Find Your Fire Again." In this latest work, Matt invites readers to reignite their passion for Christ, rediscover spiritual vitality, and...
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Reset - Season 10 Kickoff
Legacy Dads podcast is entering its tenth season. In this episode, the guys discuss what it looks like to reset as man, husband, and father. Listen in and see where you can apply what they talk about into your lives today! For more about Legacy Dads, click here: Legacy Dads Website Legacy Dads...
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Jim Daly, President/CEO of Focus on the Family
The guys were lucky enough to sit down with Jim Daly, the president and CEO of Focus on the Family. Jim shares his insights on fatherhood and marriage, and talks through how to lean into God when our circumstances lead us further away from Him. Listen in and go check out Focus' resources today!…
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An Interview with Focus on the Family's Glenn Stanton
In this episode, the guys had the pleasure to sit down with Glenn Stanton. Glenn is the Director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. He is a prominent voice on issues of family, sex, and gender, and frequently debates and lectures on these topics at universities and…
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"Tame Your Thoughts" with Max Lucado
Max 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,...
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"On Character" with General (ret.) Stanley McChrystal
Legacy Dads was proud to welcome General (ret.) Stanley McChrystal onto the podcast to talk about his new book "On Character: Choices That Define a Life." Listen in as Dante, Dave, and Lance talk through what it means to have character, and get some high-value pointers from one of our nation's…
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A Spicy Meatball for Legacy Dads
Need a little spicy to liven things up a little bit? Listen in as the guys discuss how to get a little more fire in the proverbial kitchen - and keep the marriage fire burning. Enjoy! For more about Legacy Dads, click here: Legacy Dads Website Legacy Dads Facebook Group: Legacy Dads Facebook…
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Be an "All In" Dad
In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss a recent article written by Indiana Lieutenant Governor, Micah Beckwith. As a dad, all of the evidence points towards positive outcomes when we are involved and active with our kids. Listen in and go check out the article today! To see the article from…
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A Conversation with Master Penman, Jake Weidmann
Dave & Dante interview Master Penman, Jake Weidmann. Jake is an artist, author, and achieved the title of Master Penman at the age of 26 - the youngest of any with the title ever. Listen in on the conversation and hear how Jake uses his God-given talent to bring glory to the Father. To see more...
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And on the seventh day...
As spring starts to turn into summer, the guys take a moment to discuss the importance of rest. Are you feeling overburdened and overworked? God understood the necessity for His prized creation to not continually drive ourselves into the ground with work. If that describes you, then listen in to...
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"Experience Jesus: Really" with John Eldredge
New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reveals the path of the "ordinary mystic," and invites readers into the refuge of experiencing deep, lasting, real communion with Jesus. In this present age we are all becoming disciples of the Internet. We are addicted to distraction. We idolize…
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Jeff Frankenstein from Newsboys
In this week's Legacy Dads podcast, Dante (and eventually Dave) interview Jeff Frankenstein, the keyboardist and music director for the Newsboys. The guys talk through all sorts of topics, from joining and touring with the band, navigating marriage and kids, adoption, and many other things!…
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"Holy Land: Connecting the land with its stories" with John A. Beck
Dave and Dante had the pleasure of interviewing John A. Beck to talk about his YouTube series "Holy Land: Connecting the land with its stories." John A. Beck is a passionate student of God's Word, a Christian scholar, and adventurer. He has a relentless curiosity about all things in the natural...
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"Case Files: Murder and Meaning" with Jimmy and J. Warner Wallace
Legacy Dads was honored to welcome the father-son duo of Jimmy and J Warner Wallace to discuss their new graphic novel, Case Files: Murder and Meaning. Jimmy Wallace has over a decade of law enforcement experience and a master's degree in applied apologetics from Colorado Christian University....
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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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