Wake up, Gear Up, Come Alive! Known Legacy

Eli the priest in the book of 1 Samuel finds himself with two sons defined as worthless.  We dont know exactly how they came to be that way but based on the conversations Eli had with them thorughout the story we realize there was some form of passivity on his part as a father.  The guys talk today on the podcast about recognizing passivity and how to move forward thorugh it to help our kids not l...

  The Dad issue with God from his father to his uncle   Jacob wrestles God   God gives him a new name   God changes us to who we are meant to become     Why the wrestle with God is important for all men:   God has equipped us with all we need to do what He called us to   He wants to validate the strength he has given us.   The wrestle helps remove our false identity to show us he we really are  

Raising boys who are polar opposites . Issac’s son Jacob and Esau were completely different and the guys share insight of possibly issues that caused the blessing to move from Esau to Jacob.   The guys  talk about:   Understanding your child’s personality and passions   The value of engaging all your kids   Communicating with your spouse on how to impact your children together   Defining courage w...

This week the guys are talking about Abraham and Issac thorugh out thier lives in regards to:   The value of patience and trusting in the waiting   How Abraham showed his son the way to trust God ( Even though some of it was pretty intense)   How Issac took his fathers example of following God and acted on it in his own life.   The Value of delayed gratification

“If your dreams don’t include your spouse it’s simply a getaway”   Abram was called to great things but he was not alone in his pursuit and trust with the Lord, his wife was a part of the decision to be all in for the God.   This took communication between them in their lives during the day to day moments.   The Guys share insight from Abram and the value of staying connected to your spouse as you...

It must have been interesting to hear about the worlds greatest cataclysmic event from someone who was there. Abraham might have been one of those who got to hear about it from his great great many times over great grandfather. Today the guys are talking about a different Dad of the Bible, Abraham.  They talk about the steps he took, the people he listened to and the value of telling the stories o...

The guys keep up with the Dad jokes, This Old house rerun episodes and Travis’s dad breaking into the house. This all leads to Noah and his faithfulness to trust God as he built the ark.   The powerful part was how after all that time hIs kids still wanted to be around him.   The guys share some insight about Noah and his parenting skills that can help us today.   Noah teaches us to:   Hear from G...

Its great to be back and the guys are in full force today. Oh by the way Bill found a Dad joke book so that’s fun. Amidst solid dad jokes and the normal shenanigans, the guys are starting a new series -   Dads in the bible. Today they start with the first dad, Adam, his failings and things we can learn from him.    With the murder of one son by the other son, great lessons can be learned about how...

Valetines approaches with the stress no man can seem to handle. Do I get flowers, candy, dinner out or pay my mortgage? Along with the ups of the day of love comes the lows for so many others.  The guys are talking about what needs to define us as we enter times like these - you are valuable regardless of how many roses you get or give and how much that must have cost! They talk about how to fight...

How to move our daughters from helpless to helpful   Kids grow up too fast and suddenly you’re filling out college applications, ordering their cap and gown and waving goodbye.   When you say goodbye make sure you have done all you can to get them ready for the world that awaits them.   No one wants their child to be helpless as they enter this new chapter.   The guys share thoughts and tangible w...

This past October Travis and Bill had the chance to share about Known Legacy at a mens event. They had the privilege to sit down with the founder of Longshot Mens Ministry Retreat, Aaron Goeke. With the retreat strong into its 10th year, they got the opportunity to hear why he started and where his passion for the hearts of men came from as well as:   The value of Resting and its impact on the hea...

Parenting is tough enough without all the chaos in our culture right now. There is hope to still effectively lead our children and direct their hearts towards Gods truth and wisdom.  The guys talk about how to lead your kids effectivley to walk with wisdom according to Gods word and be who God created them to be in this current climate.     Episode notes:  How to lead your kids while buildings bur...

It's the New Year finally!  2020 is gone and so much is in store for 2021.  The guys talk about the value of having a plan of attack for the new year.  They share practical steps of looking back, resetting our focus and looking forward to all God has designed you to become.    Start the year with impact by downloading the Family Bucket List conversation starter from Known Legacy here.

Controlling your words and what you say is one of the most difficult mountains to conquer. This battle is a life long pursuit that can add value to yourself as well as you familiy's. The guys share thier own battles with this struggle as they view it through the lens of the scriptures in James chapter 3. They ask the questions we all need to ask and the steps we all need to take as we walk the pat...

This week Bill had the privilege of sharing the mic with Chad Mattson the lead singer of the band Unspoken - www.unspokenmusic.com   They talk about success, God's timing and the importance of keeping our eyes focused on Him. Chad shares his journey of how he has strived to keep Christ at the center of his daily life.  He shares what success looks like in life with a family according to God's word...

The holidays are amazing, until they arent. This can be a powerful season of hope, joy and peace but can also bring a looming cloud of fear, loneliness and hopelessness. The guys share how they are doing themselves during this season and how to walk through those times when burnout seems to be inescapable. They share tips from Gods word on how to move with victory through dark times.    We would l...

Bell Rock lighthouse is over 200 years old and still stands strong through all the fierce storms that rage against it. Today the guys talk about how to help your family live on the rock of Jesus. Not only how to live on the Rock, but thrive in a world that fights against all your family stands for to show them the hope only Jesus can offer.

It's hard to be thankful sometimes but especially needed in todays climate. The guys share how to build a thankful spirit that lasts beyond the holiday season. Known Legacy has also developed a free gift!  The Known Legacy Thankful Tree is a free gift to help you engage your family to move towards a spirit of thanksgiving.  Download it here

Election Time!  It has been quite a year! The guys talk about smoking meat as they share their thoughts about the future and how we can lead our families through the outcome of this election regardless of who sits in the Oval Office. They share truth from God's word on how to live as a child of God and lead our families through life the same way. Follow us @knownlegacy  for info email us info@know...

Election Time!  It has been quite a year! The guys talk about smoking meat as they share their thoughts about the future and how we can lead our families through the outcome of this election regardless of who sits in the Oval Office. They share truth from God's word on how to live as a child of God and lead our families through life the same way. Follow us @knownlegacy  for info email us info@know...

No matter what the outcome of 2020 what have you resolved to do? When push comes to shove what will our faith and trust be in? This week the guys talk about our fears and how to live in continued unceratain times as how to lead our kids through these moments. 

This week the guys are talking about how the loneliness of COVID has affected all of us, especially men. They share some truths about how to squash the seed, build the fire and fill the void as you impact those around you. 

Parenting is hard enough without pandemics, masks, and cancelled events.  Dealing with Emotions and attitudes of those around us and ourselves as culture moves away from the biblical values we hold to.  The guys share the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who stood in the gap when all others simply followed the flow of culture. As we face uncertain moments or times of fear, there are ways we...

Chris Miksa joins the guys on the podcast this week. Chris is a man who went through the horrific reality of dealing with losing a family member to suicide. He shares the journey of how he responded to the loss of his brother and how God used it to revel a passion he still follows today, as well as practical steps to help move towards healing. 

Back at it for Season 3! During continued unceratinty dignity is more important than ever. Dignity is more than self-esteem or believing in yourself, it is a value placed solely in the truth of God's word and his view of you.  The guys share how we as parents or adults can add this to the world by accepting this ourselves and how we can cast this on our children and others. For questions or commen...