Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante

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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 faithfully running the long race God has placed before us. This conversation encourages dads to value presence over intensity, consistency over emotional bursts, and long-term faithfulness over short-term momentum. We also discuss what it means to "keep the faith," not as flawless belief, but as resilient trust sustained by the grace of God. Key Themes & Takeaways 🏃‍♂️ Consistency Over Speed — Finishing the Race * Sprinting vs. running a race * Many dads start strong… fewer finish steady * The real work of fatherhood happens: * when results aren't visible * when progress feels slow * when it feels ordinary or unnoticed Kids don't remember intensity — they remember consistency.

Christmas in Genesis, Part 3: Judah's Prophecy and the Blessing of a Coming King

📖 EPISODE OVERVIEW 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. This ancient blessing points directly to Jesus, the Lion of Judah, and reveals what true kingship looks like—strength under control, authority with humility, and leadership rooted in sacrifice. For fathers, this passage challenges how we think about power, leadership, and legacy in our homes. 👑 KEY SCRIPTURE "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs; and the obedience of the nations shall be his." — Genesis 49:10 🛠 PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS * Reflect on how you use authority in your marriage and parenting * Ask where God may be calling you to lead with humility rather than control * Model repentance and courage for your children * Point your family toward Christ—the true King—this Christmas season 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another dad and leave a review—it helps more men find the Legacy Dads Podcast. For more about Legacy Dads, click here: Legacy Dads Website [https://www.legacydads.org/] Legacy Dads Facebook Group: Legacy Dads Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1855766087773593/] Legacy Dads Instagram: Legacy Dads [https://www.instagram.com/legacy_dads/]

Christmas in Genesis, part 2: Messy Families, Merciful God

📖 Episode Overview 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 Christmas in Genesis series, Dave and Dante walk through the messy family tree that leads to Jesus and reveal a powerful truth every dad needs to hear: God doesn't wait for perfect families — He works through broken ones. From Abraham's deception, to Jacob's favoritism, to Judah's moral collapse, Genesis makes one thing clear: the line of the Messiah is anything but clean. And that's exactly the point. 🔎 What You'll Learn in This Episode * Why God intentionally chose flawed men and families to bring forth the Savior * How Genesis dismantles the myth of the "perfect dad" * What Judah's story teaches us about repentance, responsibility, and redemption * How God's mercy shows up again and again in generational brokenness * Why Christmas is ultimately a story of grace, not genetics 🧬 Key Passages Discussed * Genesis 12; 16; 27; 37–38 — A family marked by deceit, favoritism, and sin * Genesis 38 — Judah, Tamar, and the unexpected path of redemption * Matthew 1:1–6 — The Messiah's genealogy includes scandal, outsiders, and grace * Romans 5:8 — God's mercy meets us in our mess 👨‍👩‍👧 Application for Dads This episode speaks directly to men who feel the weight of their failures: * You don't need a perfect past to lead well today * God can redeem your mistakes and use them for good * Your repentance matters more than your record * Faithfulness now can change the legacy of generations to come If you've ever felt disqualified as a husband or father, this conversation reminds you that God specializes in restoring broken men and broken families. 🔥 Big Takeaway Christmas didn't come through perfect people — it came through repentant ones. God's mercy is bigger than your mess, and His redemption reaches further than your failure. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe Be sure to subscribe to the Legacy Dads Podcast and follow along with the rest of the Christmas in Genesis series as Dave and Dante uncover the hope of Christmas where we least expect it — right at the beginning of the Bible. For more about Legacy Dads, click here: Legacy Dads Website [https://www.legacydads.org/] Legacy Dads Facebook Group: Legacy Dads Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1855766087773593/] Legacy Dads Instagram: Legacy Dads [https://www.instagram.com/legacy_dads/]

The Sin of Empathy with Dr. Joe Rigney

📖 Episode Overview 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. Empathy is often celebrated as an unquestioned virtue—but what happens when empathy is detached from truth? Dr. Rigney helps clarify the difference between biblical compassion and disordered empathy, showing how misplaced emotional identification can lead men away from wisdom, courage, and faithful leadership. This episode is especially relevant for fathers and husbands navigating emotional pressure, cultural confusion, and moral compromise—both inside the home and in the public square. 🔥 Key Topics Discussed * What Dr. Rigney means by "the sin of empathy" * Why empathy is not always a virtue when divorced from truth * The difference between compassion and emotional manipulation * How empathy can be weaponized in modern culture * Biblical examples of rightly ordered love and mercy * Why men are especially vulnerable to disordered empathy * How fathers can lead with both truth and tenderness * The role of courage and clarity in Christian masculinity * Teaching children to care without surrendering conviction * Pastoral and parental wisdom for engaging emotionally charged issues 🛡️ Legacy Dads Takeaways * Truth must lead love, not the other way around * Compassion does not require agreement * Fathers must model emotional strength rooted in Scripture * Saying "no" can be the most loving response * Biblical empathy always points people toward repentance, restoration, and Christ 📚 About the Guest Dr. Joe Rigney is a theologian, author, and pastor known for his work on Christian ethics, masculinity, and cultural engagement. He has written extensively on the relationship between truth, love, and emotional formation within the church. For more about Legacy Dads, click here: Legacy Dads Website [https://www.legacydads.org/] Legacy Dads Facebook Group: Legacy Dads Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1855766087773593/] Legacy Dads Instagram: Legacy Dads [https://www.instagram.com/legacy_dads/]

Christmas in Genesis, Part 1: The First Christmas Promise

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 Protoevangelium, or "first gospel" — reveals God's redemptive plan immediately after humanity's fall. In this episode, we unpack how this ancient verse points forward to Jesus, what it teaches us about sin, hope, and spiritual warfare, and how men can lead their families with the confidence that God always keeps His promises. For more about Legacy Dads, click here: Legacy Dads Website [https://www.legacydads.org/] Legacy Dads Facebook Group: Legacy Dads Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1855766087773593/] Legacy Dads Instagram: Legacy Dads [https://www.instagram.com/legacy_dads/]