A Candid Conversation on Mental Health
We welcome Lance and Jeff into the podcast to talk about mental health. In the military, in the private sector, there's no doubt that mental health is an issue that Legacy Dads must be prepared to address. Listen in to part 1 of the conversation and hear the guys talk through some of the foundational principles that help us to thrive, no matter the circumstances. Tune into the next episode to hear the conclusion of the conversation next week!
Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you wish to be, visit https://www.christianparenting.org/.
Nuclear Power Plant Dads...and other topics with Chris Bruno
Chris Bruno joined the Legacy Dads for an engaging conversation on all things fatherhood and being a man. Chris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Restoration Project and Founder and CEO of ReStory® Counseling, devoting his life to helping people come alive. He is the author of "Sage: A Man's Guide Into His Second Passage," "Man Maker Project: A Father's Guide to Initiating His Son to Manhood" and "Brotherhood Primer: A Journey Into Genuine Masculine Friendships," and a licensed professional counselor. He has decades of experience helping men recover their hearts.
Listen into this episode to hear about the comparison of men and fathers being nuclear power plants; the link between trauma and tragedy; and the importance of men seeking counseling in order to be effective ambassadors building the Kingdom!
For more information about Chris' resources click on the following links:
"Sage: A Man's Guide Into His Second Passage" book: https://www.amazon.com/Sage-Mans-Guide-Second-Passage/dp/B0B8RJ3CPS
ReStory Counseling: https://www.restory.life/
Restoration Project: https://www.restorationproject.net/
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.
"Daddy's Girl" with Michael Schnabel
In this episode we interview Michael Schnabel, author of "Daddy's Girl: A Father, His Daughter, and the Deadly Battle She Won."
This is a story of one family facing the most daunting of circumstances, at once celebration and devastation. Michael Schnabel, Stephanie's father tells the story of survival and how three generations of a family respond to crisis. Stephanie's courage is fueled by her son's deep brown eyes and unconditional love. Her faith comes from the belief that something greater than us provides what we need, when we need it. Daddy's Girl illuminates a range of emotions, and delivers them with humor, love--and some miracles.
Buy the book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/daddys-girl-michael-a-schnabel/1142550888
More about Michael Schnabel here: https://authormichaelschnabel.com/
Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more information and resources to become the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit https://www.christianparenting.org.
Financial Freedom Leads To Legacy
In this episode, the guys start the conversation on what it looks like for a Legacy Dad to have financial freedom. "Leaving a legacy" means a lot, and it is important for men and fathers in all stages of life to ensure they are setting not only themselves, but also their families - and future generations - with financial blessings rather than burdens. The guys talk through assessing your current situation, taking responsibility for where you're at currently, being a good steward, giving to God what belongs to God, and determining what the financial future should look like as God's financially responsible man.
Future episodes on this topic are up to the audience, so listen in and let Dave and Dante know where they can take this wide-ranging topic!
Free book offer (rules): For the first two listeners who send us feedback on this episode (i.e. future topics to cover under the financial umbrella), we've got two books to send you:
Oh God Why Can't I Stop by Jason Ritchie, and Stumbling Toward Eternity by Josh White. How to enter: send an email to both dave@legacydads.org and dante@legacydads.org, send us a direct message on Instagram @legacy_dads, or find us on our closed Facebook Group "Legacy Dads Online Community" and let us know. We'll pick the first TWO individuals (based on time we receive the message) and contact you for shipping information.
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.
Thriving in Babylon
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.
Listener Question: Love and Marriage...and In-Laws
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
Light the Fire, New Dads!
"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.
BetterMan CEO, Chris Harper
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 priest of his home.” Chris is convinced that the most critical need of the church today is men, bold men, men willing to lead their homes and serve the church.
Listen in to this episode to get your extra dose of biblical masculinity and go be the spiritual leader God has called you to be!
For more information, visit https://www.betterman.com
Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. For more information, please visit https://www.christianparenting.org.
Quit Porn. Happy Valentine's Day!
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/
Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of Podcasts. For more information about CPN, please visit https://www.christianparenting.org.