Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante

Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante

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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May 25, 2026 55 mins

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 conversation addresses the "identity crisis" many fathers face when their role sh...
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    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 Pipeline," Lake shares how his philosophy evolved from a passion for church reproduction to a deep conviction that every father is called ...

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    April 22, 2026 64 mins

    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 dive into the "Long Game" of parenting and why the fear of God is the ultimate antidote to the fears of this world.

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    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 becoming controlling, providing a roadmap for fathers whose children are navigating college, careers, or even sea...

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    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 ...

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    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.

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    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 d...

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    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.

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    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, and humble leader who treats God as a reality, not just a concept.

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    February 3, 2026 27 mins

    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 extraordinary circumstances. Their faith wasn't passive belief, but active obedience—often costly, uncomfortable, and unseen by the world.

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    January 26, 2026 36 mins

    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 identity-driven conflict and the rejection of authority, they explore what Sc...

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    January 12, 2026 42 mins

    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 conversation examines how feminist ideology—once framed as liberation—has ultimately collapsed under its own contradictions and found an unexpect...

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    January 6, 2026 34 mins

    LEGACY DADS PODCAST — "I Have Finished the Race: Consistency Over Speed"

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    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 fewer finish ...

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    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...

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    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

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    December 15, 2025 71 mins

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    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.

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    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 promise in Genesis 3:15.

    This passage — often called the Protoev...

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    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 enjoy the conversation!

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    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.

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    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 people, and why he believes our education system needs a complete culture shift.

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