Legacy-dads Podcast

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

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 Christian Parenting today!

"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" 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 th

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 passage experience called First Tribe. There will be more opportunities in the future, so be sure to listen in and connect with Don at Manhood Tribes 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 Christian Parenting today!

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 988 Lifeline Website 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 Christian Parenting today!

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 Christian Parenting today!

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: Should I Conceal Carry In Church? Cyberstructure and Infrastructure Security Agency information for churches: CISA 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!

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 Fathers In The Field or Man Enough to Forgive 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 Christian Parenting

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. 

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

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 Christian Parenting today!

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 ha

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 imperfect parent you wish to be, visit Christian Parenting today!

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 Mu

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 book includes real-life homicide cases to help illustrate ten common rules of evidence for how to make a reasonable decision. Wallace shows readers the reliability of the Christian faith through evidence and eye-witness accounts of historical Jesus. With a master’s degree in theological studies, J. Warner Wallace is an award-winning detective who has been featured on Dateline more than any other homicide investigator. A popular national speaker and podcast host, he is the bestselling author of numerous books including Co

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 shows readers the reliability of the Christian faith through evidence and eye-witness accounts of historical Jesus. With a master’s degree in theological studies, J. Warner Wallace is an award-winning detective who has been featured on Dateline more than any other homicide investigator. A popular national speaker and podcast host, he is the bestselling author of numerous books including Cold-Case Christianity, Person of Interest, Forensic Faith and God’s Crime Scene. An adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University,

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 future. God created us to be in community with each other...and that includes our school-age kids! Listen in to hear the passion behind Terry Ann's ministry and get involved today at https://www.mys3.org. If you have any questions, reach out to Terry Ann at terryann@mys3.org where she will respond! 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 https://www.christianpare

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, relationships, suicide, and grace. No matter where you are in life, you are sure to hear a topic that is probably present in your life. Listen in as Dr. Ellen provides all kinds of good knowledge in all aspects of life. *Apologies for the audio issues - blame Dave for that one! For more information about Dr. Ellen, go to these sites: Expository Counseling Training Center More about Dr. Ellen Community of Faith Bible Church Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more p

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, visit this website: https://contentmavericks.com/best-porn-blocking-software/. "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures." We both highly recommend this book: https://a.co/d/5SMgaou or the junior version here https://a.co/d/gqhIWAa. 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 https://www.christianparenting.org today.