In this episode, Dave and Dante sit down with Ann Garcia, also known as the College Financial Lady. Ann is a certified financial planner and owner of Independent Progressive Advisors, a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor in Portland OR, and the author of The College Financial Lady blog (thecollegefinanciallady.com). Her blog has approximately 15,000 subscribers in various media (blog, Facebook). In addition, she is regularly cited in national media (New York Times, US News & World Report...
Aug 07, 2023•51 min•Season 7Ep. 63
Treasure-hunting isn't just for pirates or kids acting like pirates. Instead, many of us find ourselves hunting treasure daily. What is the thing that makes us feel like we've attained a certain level of value? What are you hunting? In this episode, Dave and Dante sit down to talk about seeking treasure, and the one true place we can find it. When it comes to being a legacy dad, be sure to know where that treasure lies (it's literally in the Bible...so not much hunting is required), and lead you...
Jul 31, 2023•30 min•Season 7Ep. 62
In this episode we talk with Benjamin Nolot, founder of Exodus Cry. Exodus Cry is committed to abolishing sex trafficking and breaking the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation while assisting and empowering its victims. Their international work involves uprooting the underlying causes in our culture that allow the industry of sexual exploitation to thrive and helping those who have been sexually exploited. Exodus Cry has a series of films ( https://exoduscry.com/watch/ ) and a recently releas...
Jul 24, 2023•41 min•Season 7Ep. 61
Damon Eddy has a passion for helping individuals find success in the most important areas of their life through a transformational coaching program/workshop called The Two Hour Turn Around. This unique program immediately moves individuals from Confusion to Clarity beginning to live their lives with Purpose and Passion. Damon Eddy is also a published author. His book, Walks with Mr. Smith, is an impactful parable consisting of Eight Life Lessons that if applied can be life-changing and is availa...
Jul 17, 2023•49 min•Season 7Ep. 60
A recent Pew research study showed that 25% of 40-year-old adults in the US have never been married. When we think of "legacy," it's important for men to understand what God's design for legacy is - and that is in the covenant of marriage and fulfilling the command to multiply and subdue the earth. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss this study and other current statistics that show that marriage is not only important to leaving a solid Christian legacy, but is also fiercely under attack by ...
Jul 10, 2023•38 min•Season 7Ep. 59
In this episode, we sit down with "Billy from Philly," author Bill Yoh to discuss his new book "Unvarnished Faith." A lifelong writer and award-winning author, Bill has published two books, as well as business and literary articles and original poetry. "Our Way," his first book, received a Gold Award from the Nonfiction Writers Association. His second book, "Unvarnished Faith," about a mission trip to Nicaragua and the life lessons it yielded, is now also available for purchase. He has produced ...
Jul 03, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 58
Are you blessed, or are you wicked? If you look at Psalm 1, you're one or the other, and there isn't any middle ground. When it comes to leaving a lasting legacy, men must do the things that lead to a life that is blessed and righteous. Listen in as Dave and Dante discuss this psalm and talk through ways to bring it into our lives so that we stay on the narrow path towards eternal life with Jesus. Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. For more pra...
Jun 27, 2023•35 min•Season 7Ep. 57
What's your testimony? Have you shared it with anybody? If not, why not? And if so, how'd it go? In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the power of personal testimony - reporting to others how God has rescued you from the grip of sin and death and restored you to a life of eternity in heaven with Him. Sharing a testimony often involves vulnerability, but through vulnerability we create community. And when we have community, we are able to move into any mission before us and execute! Using bibl...
Jun 19, 2023•47 min•Season 7Ep. 56
In this episode, we were blessed to sit and talk with Dr. Gary Lawrence to discuss his new book "Rejection Junkies," a best-selling guide to recognizing the damaging effects of rejection that starts when we are young. In this authoritative work, Dr. G reveals those people, places, things, and circumstances that hold us hostage, keep us stuck, and make us bitter. As a true freedom coach, he offers powerful and practical steps to take to unplug from these “emotional energy thieves” forever! Proble...
Jun 12, 2023•59 min•Season 7Ep. 55
In this episode, Dave and Dante had the pleasure to sit down with LtCol (retired) Kathy Lowery Gallowitz to discuss "Vanguard Veteran." Kathy is passionate about providing ministry opportunities to veterans and encourages people across all demographics to find opportunities to empower the less-than 1% of our nation's population that volunteer to serve in the military. She is the author of "Beyond 'Thank You For Your Service,' The Veteran Champion Handbook for Civilians" and has found her life's ...
Jun 06, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 54
Legacy Dads had the pleasure welcome United States Senator Josh Hawley to discuss his new book "Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs." Senator Hawley argues that the character of men, and the male virtue that goes along with it, is a necessary ingredient to a functioning society and a healthy, free republic. A free society that despises manhood will not remain free. No republic has ever survived without men of character to defend what is just and true. Starting with the wisdom of the anc...
May 29, 2023•53 min•Season 7Ep. 53
Dante had the pleasure to sit down with Sean Patrick Flanery who recently starred in "Nefarious," playing a condemned death-row inmate with a demonic possession. Sean is also known for his roles in Boondock Saints (original and #2) and multiple other screen roles. He is also an author ("Jane 2") and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Of highest importance, however, is his role as husband to Lauren and dad to Lola, Porter, and Charlie. Listen in to this no-holds-barred conversation, as they dis...
May 22, 2023•49 min•Season 7Ep. 52
Steve Deace hosts one of the top 100 news podcasts in the country according to iTunes for BlazeTV. He's the author of several books, including the #1 best-seller "Faucian Bargain: The Most Powerful and Dangerous Bureaucrat in America History." His current book, "Rise of the Fourth Reich: Confronting Covid Fascism With A New Nuremberg Trial So This Never Happens Again," also made the Wall Street Journal's best-seller list. His 2016 novel about a demonic takeover of America, "A Nefarious Plot," is...
May 15, 2023•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 51
Moses reminds the people of Israel that they should teach their children the commandments during pretty much all of their waking moments. And as legacy dads, we must ensure we are knowledgable in all things Bible. In this episode Dave and Dante open the conversation with the foundational principles before welcoming in author Max Anders. Max is the author of over 25 books, including the bestselling 30 Days to Understanding the Bible (over 600,000 copies in print) and his most recent book, Brave N...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 50
One of the most common conditions men deal with today is anxiety. Studies show that men and women handle anxiety differently - from how they react to it to how they try to deal with it. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the topic of anxiety and the need for men to fix themselves first before trying to go out and fish for other men. We don't need to have everything right, but if anxiety is hampering your spirit, then it's important to fill your cup first before trying to pour into others. L...
May 01, 2023•24 min•Season 7Ep. 49
In this conversation, Dave and Dante discuss the power of our words, the importance of our thoughts, and the impact of our presence. As Christians, husbands, fathers, and men, our word should reflect the fruit of the spirit. Our thoughts should reflect the impact that the Holy Spirit has had on our lives. And our presence should be one that is saturated with being an ambassador for Christ. Listen into the conversation and take away a couple of good bits of information! Legacy Dads is proud to be...
Apr 24, 2023•33 min•Season 7Ep. 48
Don't you love the unfiltered thinking of children? It causes them to ask and say some of the most interesting and sometimes challenging things we have to deal with as parents. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss some of the tougher questions kids ask - like how do we know the crucifixion actually happened? Or what about dinosaurs? How is the universe billions of years old? While the guys don't have all the answers, there are plenty of resources available to help us as parents. Listen in as ...
Apr 17, 2023•28 min•Season 7Ep. 47
The Legacy Dads sat down with Robby Angle, President and CEO of Trueface. He lives in Dawsonville Georgia with his wife Emily and they have 8 wonderful children. Prior to serving at Trueface, Robby served for over 7 years at North Point Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia. In his role, Robby utilized Trueface resources through his various positions as Director of Adult Ministry Environments and Director of Men’s Groups. Prior to joining North Point, Robby and his wife, Emily, both worked in pro...
Apr 13, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 46
There are some topics that we could talk about over and over and over. This is one of them. The world wants us to be prideful - whether it's because of our personal or professional accomplishments, or on social media, or whatever else...if we aren't touting ourselves, then we are weird. Well, be proud to be weird, then. Because humility is weird. All throughout the bible, we read of the importance of humility in the Christian life, and it is absolutely applicable to men in all stages of life. Wh...
Apr 10, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 45
In this episode we interviewed JK Emezi from "Elevated Recovery." J.K. Emezi is a certified addiction coach, a sex and pornography addiction coach, and a recovered porn addict for just over 10 years. He believes it is WITHOUT A DOUBT possible to overcome your addiction to porn, masturbation, and other sexually compulsive disorders while building a healthy and fulfilling life. J.K. has experienced this journey firsthand and the men he works with have done so as well. For the past 9 years, J.K. ha...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 44
This episode is the second half of the conversation between Dave, Dante, Jeff, and Lance as they talk through suicide, mental health issues, and the importance of seeking a relationship with God through it all. The guys give some personal accounts of things they've had to deal with in their relationships with others, as well as sprinkle in a little bit of eschatological humor. Listen in to the conversation and take away some keys for either yourself (if you're struggling) or for others (as we li...
Apr 03, 2023•45 min•Season 7Ep. 43
In this episode, the Legacy Dads sit down with New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson to discuss his new book "Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words That Change Everything" (available April 2023). Mark describes the importance of these words and bridges the conversation into playing the man and ensuring we leave a lasting legacy through not only our words, but our actions as well. Whether you're launching out into a new phase of life or navigating long-established complexities, it's ...
Mar 30, 2023•56 min•Season 7Ep. 42
We welcome Lance and Jeff into the podcast to talk about mental health. In the military, in the private sector, there's no doubt that mental health is an issue that Legacy Dads must be prepared to address. Listen in to part 1 of the conversation and hear the guys talk through some of the foundational principles that help us to thrive, no matter the circumstances. Tune into the next episode to hear the conclusion of the conversation next week! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christi...
Mar 28, 2023•52 min•Season 7Ep. 41
Chris Bruno joined the Legacy Dads for an engaging conversation on all things fatherhood and being a man. Chris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Restoration Project and Founder and CEO of ReStory® Counseling, devoting his life to helping people come alive. He is the author of "Sage: A Man's Guide Into His Second Passage," "Man Maker Project: A Father's Guide to Initiating His Son to Manhood" and "Brotherhood Primer: A Journey Into Genuine Masculine Friendships," and a licensed professional counselor...
Mar 20, 2023•58 min•Season 7Ep. 40
In this episode we interview Michael Schnabel, author of "Daddy's Girl: A Father, His Daughter, and the Deadly Battle She Won." This is a story of one family facing the most daunting of circumstances, at once celebration and devastation. Michael Schnabel, Stephanie's father tells the story of survival and how three generations of a family respond to crisis. Stephanie's courage is fueled by her son's deep brown eyes and unconditional love. Her faith comes from the belief that something greater th...
Mar 16, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 39
In this episode, the guys start the conversation on what it looks like for a Legacy Dad to have financial freedom. "Leaving a legacy" means a lot, and it is important for men and fathers in all stages of life to ensure they are setting not only themselves, but also their families - and future generations - with financial blessings rather than burdens. The guys talk through assessing your current situation, taking responsibility for where you're at currently, being a good steward, giving to God w...
Mar 13, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 38
In this episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Jason Ritchie, author of Oh God, Why Can't I Stop? Are you sick and tired of failing? It’s frustrating to fail against the sin of this world. It’s even worse failing against temptation, fear, and faithlessness as a believer in Christ. You are not alone. Jason Ritchie never felt so “not right” with God as during his biggest failure. He cried out in distress, “Oh God, why can’t I stop failing? I can’t seem to stop. Though I pray, though I study...
Mar 09, 2023•58 min•Season 7Ep. 37
What do you do when it seems like the world around you is spiraling out of control, losing any sense of morality, and drifting away from the way which God prescribed us to live? Well, you learn ways to thrive! In this episode, the guys discuss the principle of thriving in Babylon. Whether it is societal influences or individual choices that we are trying to work through, the answer is simple: have hope, use wisdom, and above all, trust God! A good resource for this (which we didn't mention in th...
Mar 06, 2023•44 min•Season 7Ep. 36
We had the pleasure to sit down with Josh White to discuss his new book "Stumbling Toward Eternity: Losing and Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus" which is out now (as of Feb 28, 2023). Josh's story is one of redemption and restoration which he weaves into the pages of the book. Josh White is a speaker, recording artist, writer, and founding pastor of Door of Hope, a thriving church community in the heart of Portland. He has recorded multiple worship albums, including as the frontman of Tel...
Mar 02, 2023•54 min•Season 7Ep. 35
One of our listeners sent us a message about some challenges he is facing with his relationship with his in-laws. The guys dive into the topic under the premise of first going to God, and second, realizing the importance of setting up healthy boundaries. When it has to do with protecting the marriage relationship, sometimes we need to take more direct action. Other times, we need to have some open and honest conversations and pray for the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of those in our lives. ...
Feb 27, 2023•51 min•Season 7Ep. 34
