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 Legacy Dads website today!
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 conver...
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 ...
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 grou...
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...
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 Par...
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 pr...
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: Men Are Lost Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual resources to help you become...
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 li...
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 ...
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! Le...
"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...
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 Christian Parenting today!...
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 pass...
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 struggl...
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 Chri...
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 so...
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 f...
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 th...
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 re...
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 i...
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 confli...
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: It's Not About The Nail 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 impe...
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 Isla...
This is part two of our interview with J. Warner Wallace. To listen to the first part of the interview, go here: Legacy Dads Podcast . Legacy Dads was honored to welcome Detective J. Warner Wallace to discuss the updated and revised edition of his book Cold-Case Christianity . Cold-Case Christianity draws on Wallace’s decades of experience as a homicide detective and the step-by-step, evidence-based investigative process that led him from atheism to Christianity at the age of thirty-five. The bo...
Legacy Dads was honored to welcome Detective J. Warner Wallace to discuss the updated and revised edition of his book Cold-Case Christianity . Cold-Case Christianity draws on Wallace’s decades of experience as a homicide detective and the step-by-step, evidence-based investigative process that led him from atheism to Christianity at the age of thirty-five. The book includes real-life homicide cases to help illustrate ten common rules of evidence for how to make a reasonable decision. Wallace sho...
In this episode, Dave and Dante sit down with Terry Ann Kelly, the president and founder of Students Standing Strong. S3 is a ministry focused on providing students an opportunity to lead an on-campus Bible club which empowers students to stand strong in their faith, no matter the grade level. Terry Ann gives the background behind answering God's call to create the ministry and talks about why it is important for parents to encourage their kids to grow in their faith - to set them up for the fut...
In this final episode of season 7 for Legacy Dads, we sit down with Dr. Nicolas Ellen and have a wide-ranging conversation that is sure to inspire. Dr. Ellen is the Senior Pastor of Community of Faith Bible Church in Houston, TX, and is the Senior Professor of Biblical Counseling at the College of Biblical Studies. He is a Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. We cover topics such as balancing the roles of pastor and speaker and professor and counselor, parenting, trust, ...
As reported in a recent news article, a major pornography-streaming website is suing the state of Texas because of a proposed law requiring age verification prior to consuming pornographic material. In this episode, listen to Dave and Dante discuss the issue of protecting children from pornography and why Legacy Dads must stay on the offensive in order to raise their children in a way that places value on all human life. For helpful apps and programs to block pornographic content on your devices...
A couple episodes ago we talked about treasure - and where we find it. This week, we continue along the same lines but shift the conversation to the proper view of relationship. What is our relationship with God? What about with our spouse? What about with our kids? When our relationship with God is askew, we can be sure that our relationships with others will follow suit. In this episode, listen to Dave and Dante discuss the importance of a “right relationship” and how it can impact our legacy....
