Legacy-dads Podcast

In this episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Jason Ritchie, author of Oh God, Why Can't I Stop? Are you sick and tired of failing? It’s frustrating to fail against the sin of this world. It’s even worse failing against temptation, fear, and faithlessness as a believer in Christ. You are not alone. Jason Ritchie never felt so “not right” with God as during his biggest failure. He cried out in distress, “Oh God, why can’t I stop failing? I can’t seem to stop. Though I pray, though I study, though I return to You, I still sin, and I don’t want to.” In the aftermath, he wondered: “Will You still keep me? Will You still love me? Will You still use me?” What does God say to these questions? Oh God, Why Can’t I Stop? examines God’s fundamental response to failure through the story of Peter’s denial of Christ. It explores the Apostle Paul’s lament in Romans 7:19: “For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.” You can find Jason's book and more information here

What do you do when it seems like the world around you is spiraling out of control, losing any sense of morality, and drifting away from the way which God prescribed us to live? Well, you learn ways to thrive! In this episode, the guys discuss the principle of thriving in Babylon. Whether it is societal influences or individual choices that we are trying to work through, the answer is simple: have hope, use wisdom, and above all, trust God! A good resource for this (which we didn't mention in the podcast) is a book called "Thriving In Babylon" by Larry Osborne. If you have the bible app, you can also download and complete a 7-day from Larry Osborne as well.  As always, Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit https://www.christianparenting.org.

We had the pleasure to sit down with Josh White to discuss his new book "Stumbling Toward Eternity: Losing and Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus" which is out now (as of Feb 28, 2023). Josh's story is one of redemption and restoration which he weaves into the pages of the book. Josh White is a speaker, recording artist, writer, and founding pastor of Door of Hope, a thriving church community in the heart of Portland. He has recorded multiple worship albums, including as the frontman of Telecast. Josh has also produced numerous records, including Liz Vice’s first album, There’s a Light. Josh and his wife, Darcy, reside in Portland, Oregon, with their son and daughter. Find the book anywhere books are sold! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit https://www.christianparenting.org.

One of our listeners sent us a message about some challenges he is facing with his relationship with his in-laws. The guys dive into the topic under the premise of first going to God, and second, realizing the importance of setting up healthy boundaries. When it has to do with protecting the marriage relationship, sometimes we need to take more direct action. Other times, we need to have some open and honest conversations and pray for the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of those in our lives. Listen in as Dave and Dante discuss this topic...and let us know if there's more that we could cover! Book referenced: https://www.drcloud.com/books/boundaries Legacy Dads is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit https://www.christianparenting.org  

"Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them." (Psalm 127:3-5a). This verse explains our topic this week: all about being a new dad. Listen in as the guys discuss a few items that are important reminders for guys who are about to be new dads. Love your wife, plan ahead, and most of all...get ready for the new adventure that you will find yourself thrust into in a matter of months! Legacy Dads is proud to be associated with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. To find out more about CPN, visit https://www.christianparenting.org.

What does it look like for men to follow King Jesus? Listen in to this interview with the CEO of BetterMan, Chris Harper. BetterMan is the definitive voice surrounding biblical manhood. Biblically rich, theologically sound, and incredibly practical content - Betterman exists knowing that having a clear vision of manhood changes everything. BetterMan is a series of studies on the essentials of biblical manhood. Each week, you’ll learn how to be a better man through live or video teaching and build relationships with other men through group discussions.  Chris Harper loves his wife, four children, books, basketball, movies, and 90’s hip-hop. King Jesus is his Savior, and Andrew (Peter’s brother) is his hero. Chris believes that Jordan is better than Lebron, and nothing beats Nashville hot chicken. Chris holds a Master’s Degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is currently finishing his Doctorate at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary SWBTS. Chris’ academic pursuits center on the “father as chief pries

Porn is bad for you. Again...porn is bad for you! That's what this episode is about. Even though we all know the toxicity of the issue, it continues to be a problem. There's plenty of statistical evidence that shows what happens physiologically when you consume and get addicted to porn. There are plenty of stories of people who have tried to hide their habit and let it destroy them from the inside out. Yet it remains present, and something we must address. Listen in as the guys get real in a no-holds barred conversation about porn. If you take anything from this episode, it should be this: porn is bad for you. Stop rationalizing the behavior. Stop trying to say it's something else. You know what you're doing, and God knows. The best thing you can do is turn to Him and let Him overwhelm you with His grace and His mercy. That's the way out. And there are other resources you can turn to as well: https://www.fightthenewdrug.com https://www.theasservoproject.org/ https://www.covenanteyes.com https://exoduscry.com

In this interview we had the pleasure to talk with Aaron Tredway about his book "Don't Miss Your Life: The Secret to Significance." Live life to the fullest. Nobody wants to look back on a disappointing, unfulfilled life. Why then are so many of us dissatisfied despite our goals and continual striving? In Don’t Miss Your Life, Aaron Tredway reveals we’re aimed at the wrong target: success. Despite our pursuit of something more, we are stuck chasing our idea of success instead of true significance. But we don’t have to be rich or famous to lead a life of meaning in God’s kingdom. In this practical guide, Aaron shares his personal discovery of the secret to significance and invites you to live the life God created you for. Learn to recognize the exhausting emptiness of pursuing success, find liberation from a life without purpose, pursue God’s glory instead of unrewarding self-focus, and choose significance over success one step at a time. You were made for a meaningful, deeply fulfilling life, and you can achi

A few episodes ago (season 7, episodes 13 and 14) we discussed humility and vulnerability. In this podcast we discuss authenticity and how it correlates with those other two characteristics. In order to be effective in Christian community, we need to be authentic. Being authentic means being true to one's own personality, spirit, or character. Our sinful nature tells us to hide our truth, to not be authentic. But, as we discussed with both of the other qualities, when we are authentic with who we are and with those around us, the only thing that happens is spiritual growth in the image of God. Listen in as the guys discuss this character trait, and see if there are any areas where you could open this up in your life!

In this episode, we had the pleasure to interview Richard Capriola about his new book "The Addicted Child." This book is a parent's guide to adolescent substance abuse. In non-technical language parents learn how to identify and find treatment programs for their child. Brief chapters explain substances being used by today's adolescents and the process addictions which accompany substance abuse, like self-harm and eating disorders. Richard Capriola spent 11 years working as an addictions counselor for Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas before retiring in 2019. Menninger Clinic is one of the top ten psychiatric hospitals in the United States and specializes in the assessment, stabilization and treatment of adults and adolescents with substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. During his tenure there he worked in the Adolescent Treatment program and the adult Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment and Stabilization program. Working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses he was responsi

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thess 5:16-18). On January 2, 2023, football fans witnessed Damar Hamlin suffer a severe medical emergency, being resuscitated on the field and taken to the hospital where he went through a miraculous recovery. In situations like this, it's important for legacy dads (and moms) to use it as a teachable moment. When we see something like that happen, how do we rejoice? How do we pray? And how do we give thanks? Even in the circumstances where it is difficult to do any of those three things, we are still called to do so because it is God's will for us who are in Christ Jesus. Listen in as the guys discuss the incident and talk about how to apply this particular verse into our daily activities!

We had the pleasure to interview Fox and Rob Richardson about their upcoming book "Time: The Untold Story of the Love That Held Us Together When Incarceration Kept Us Apart." This is yet another example that there is nothing that God cannot shine through. The twenty-one years that kept Rob separated from his wife, Fox, and their six sons was long enough. As Rob survived two decades at America's bloodiest penitentiary and Fox raised their sons solo, they never stopped fighting for Rob's freedom and for their futures against the statistical odds. All the while, it was love that carried them through. The Academy Award-nominated documentary Time introduced audiences to Fox and Rob, who riveted audiences with their relentless fight for each other and justice, despite America's broken prison system. This book tells the rest of their story. In alternating voices and intimate detail, Fox and Rob reveal what the film does not--how a person can cultivate the radical love needed to see them through any hardship and how

The Legacy Dads continue the conversation with Jeff, Joe, and Phil to discuss the ways in which Christians, who are living in their true kingdom identity, are called to mission. Whatever sector of life you are in (there are 7), God calls Christians to "therefore go and make disciples." That involves sacrifice, effort, and most importantly, full faith in where God leads you. Listen in to this episode to hear some truth-bombs being dropped by all the guests. If you aren't inspired to go and do something for the kingdom of God after this conversation, we aren't sure what else we can do! Step 1: shed the false identity and assume your God-given kingdom identity. Step 2: get into true community with other Christians (not fellowship...but actual community...where you're vulnerable with others). Step 3: listen for God...He is always talking. He'll point you where you need to go. Step 4: Go! Here is where you can find more information: Identity Exchange: https://www.identityexchange.com/ Reproducible Discipleship: h

In this episode, the guys interview Dr. Kathy Koch about her new book "Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence." From her website: Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”) is the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, and a cofounder of Ignite the Family, based in Alpharetta, GA. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. She is proud to be represented by the Ambassador Speakers Bureau of Nashville, TN. She is a featured speaker for the Great Homeschool Conventions, on the faculty of Summit Ministries, and a frequent presenter for Care Net, Axis, and other organizations. She speaks regularly at schools, churches, and pregnancy resource centers. Dr. Kathy earned a Ph.D. in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University. She was a tenured associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, a teacher of second graders, a middle schoo

In this final conversation about discipleship in the modern church, Dave and Dante have three guys on: Phil, Jeff, and Joe. These guys bring their perspectives about disciple-making on a personal level, interpersonal level, and then at a macro-level (with and through the body of Christ). This conversation spans over an hour, and this is the first half of the total conversation. Listen in as the guys start giving their perspectives on these topics and more...with the ultimate goal of helping us all "therefore go and make disciples of all nations..." as Jesus commanded to His disciples...and therefore us! Learn more about Phil Ling here: https://thelinggroup.com Learn more about Jeff McDaniel here: https://www.220life.com Learn more about Joe Svoboda here: https://www.reproducible.me/ Legacy Dads is proud to be associated with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. Find out more about CPN here: https://www.christianparenting.org.

The Legacy Dads are happy to welcome back author Laura Smith to discuss her new book "5 Minute Devotions for Teens: A guide to God and mental health." Her book removes the stigma on mental health and advises Christian teens what they can do when they are depressed and anxious. Scattered throughout the book are tips to help teens maintain good mental health practices such as meditation, disconnecting from social media and technology, saying affirmations, and much more. Each day includes a Scripture verse, short devotional, and a prayer or prompt. This 100-day devotional will help teens 13 to 17 years old: -deal with mental health issues, depression, and/or anxiety. -re-enter normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic. -develop an authentic relationship with God and deepen their faith. 5-Minute Devotions for Teens is an affordable resource that can be read again and again. You can find her new book anywhere books are sold. Learn more about Laura at her website: https://www.laurasmithauthor.com. Legacy Dads is proud t

In this second part of a three-part series on modern-day discipleship, we bring back Joe Svoboda and bring in Jeff McDaniel. Building on the last episode and the fact that we need to understand our God-given identities, the guys bring into the fact that Christians then have a mission to undertake...but in community with others. Humans, and Christians, are neither made nor called to operate alone. Therefore the next step after learning our identity is to determine the mission and get after it. Listen in as the guys talk through this important topic!

While Christianity and the Church is growing in some parts of the world, there is a noticeable decline of Christianity in western churches. Why is this? In this first of a three-part series on modern-day discipleship, we interview Joe Svoboda. Joe is the founder of "Reproducible Discipleship." Having served as a discipleship consultant for ministries all over the United States, Africa, Asia and SE Asia, Joe has had the privilege of watching believers grow in discipleship competence with results that transcended cultural barriers. Additionally, he has seen those disciples go on to disciple others, who are now discipling others, who are now discipling others. This generational view of disciple-making is one way in which the western church can start to experience the revival that is definitely needed. Listen in to hear Joe's wisdom about identity and generational discipleship. Reproducible Discipleship Website: https://www.reproducible.me Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network.

In our final episode of 2022, we sit down with Heath and Joey, the guys behind Aro. Aro leverages the science of habit formation and motivational design to ensure parents and kids don’t miss out on what’s most important by helping reclaim time spent on their phones. This at-home solution is creative, sleek, and easy to use, and helps all of us create a barrier between ourselves and our phones. "Kaizen" means "change good," and if you're looking to make a change in the upcoming year, consider this as a way to get some more quality time back with the people around you. Find out more about Aro at their website here: https://www.goaro.com/ Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. Find out more about CPN at https://www.christianparenting.org. Please consider giving a year-end gift to CPN at https://www.cpgive.org

As the calendar flips to a new year, many people often take the opportunity to make resolutions to change something, or do something, or not do something...because they believe something about themselves that guides their behavior. That's all well and good, but if all of this is based on a false identity that we have come to believe, then any resolution we make will likely fall apart. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss the importance of realizing our "kingdom identity" and listening to who (or what) God calls us to be. Once we get that implanted into our being, there's no limit to where He will take us! God's word about our identity: Jeremiah 29:12-13...you are heard! 2 Timothy 1:7...you have power, love, and discipline! John 15:16...you are set apart! Ephesians 1:7...you are forgiven! 2 Corinthians 5:17...you are redeemed! Romans 8:37-39...you are loved! Zephaniah 3:17...you are exulted over! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network: https://www.christianparenting.org Gi