Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante

On this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast , hosts Dave and Dante speak with Gabriel Gibson —husband, father of two, founder of the Bible Mastery app, and leader of a Regeneration men's recovery group . Gabriel shares his testimony of overcoming an unstable childhood surrounded by crime and drug addiction, followed by years of severe substance abuse, sexual addiction, and suicidal despair that cul...

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, which supports fatherless youth through mentorship, counseling, and outdoor adventures. Luke shares his personal journey of overcoming a fatherless childhood, addiction, and rock-bottom mental health struggles to becoming...

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 framing the holiday as an opportunity to teach kids how to think discernment-wise about the world. They break down three common family approaches— abstaining (stepping away from themes of evil without isolating from the comm...

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 spiritual strangers. To move beyond mere efficiency and fulfill the Biblical mandate to love and understand their wives (1 Peter 3:7), husbands are urged to transition from managing household tasks to actively shepherding t...

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—specifically the dual traps of striving to win arguments or silently capitulating—by adopting a biblical "third way." Rooted in Genesis 2, the guys unpack how Eve was created as an ezer (a strong, necessary partner rathe...

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. Wrestling with the tension between the consequences of inherited dysfunction and personal responsibility, they analyze Exodus 20:5–6 alongside Ezekiel 18:1–20 to dismantle the fatalistic belief that a father's failures dictate...

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 in a way that reflects God and honors His work in your life? Join the Conversation:  Have a story or a struggle you want to share?   Email us at  dave@legacydads.org  and  dante@legacydads.org . You can also find us on ...

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 2:11-12, the discussion reveals how Paul's model of leadership—focused on exhorting, comforting, and imploring—requires active relational proximity rather than flawless execution. By challenging the myth that fathers mus...

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 tragic desperation of Esau's cry in Genesis 27 and the transformative redemption of Jacob blessing his sons in Genesis 48–49, "The Blessing You Never Got" explores why silent love is never enough. We unpack the four crucial...

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 outlives them. Drawing from Proverbs 22:6 and Psalm 78:4-7, the episode reframes fatherhood not as a formula for guaranteed immediate outcomes, but as the intentional, long-term act of planting trees whose shade will o...

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. They emphasize that fatherless or deeply wounded children are constantly watching the men around them, looking for examples to piece together what healthy manhood actually looks like. By simply showing up with consisten...

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. They tackle the heavy performance pressures, shifting identities, and daily frictions that modern men face, offering a liberating perspective: a dad's authority is delegated, his identity is immutably fixed by the King,...

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 shifts from protector and fixer to...

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 conv...

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...

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, o...

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 your child's life to a "mentor" of their soul. It's about anchoring them in biblical truth while providing the safe harbor they need to navigate identity, doubt, and independence. Conn...

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. The conversation centers on Proverbs 4:23 , highlighting the father's role in helping children "guard the...

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 that will last a lifetime. In this episode, Dave and Dante break down the "why" and "how" of discipling children ages 2–7. We're moving away from the pressure of perfection and leaning into the beauty of simple, faithful...

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. Jesus' final command in Gospel of Matthew 28:19–20 wasn't to build programs, grow attendance, or launch niche ministries. It was simple and direct: "Go therefore and make disciples…" So why are so...

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. Pick one spiritual habit to start this...

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,...

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 Scripture says about restraint, suffe...

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 c...

LEGACY DADS PODCAST — "I Have Finished the Race: Consistency Over Speed" Episode Overview 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 steady. We talk about the difference between sprinting through seasons of fatherhood and f...