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.
Latest episodes
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The War for Men: Rebuilding the Fatherless Generation with Luke Detraz
In this episode of the Legacy Dads podcast, Dave and Dante talk with Luke Detraz—a Phoenix-based pastor, author of The War for Men, and founder of the non-profit Field & Faith, whi…
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53 min
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 frami…
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28 min
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 spir…
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35 min
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—…
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57 min
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. Wrestli…
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30 min
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…
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21 min
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…
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21 min
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 tragi…
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17 min
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…
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43 min
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.…
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49 min
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.…
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55 min
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 ad…
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57 min
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, mul…
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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…
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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 chi…
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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 ho…
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36 min
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…
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34 min
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 t…
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30 min
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 st…
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31 min
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…