Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante

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 school coach, and a school board member before becoming a full-time conference and keynote speaker in 1991. She has loved Jesus for years and her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry. About Resilient Kids: Children need to believe their future is bright. The more disappointments they don’t recover well from, the less likely they are to dream. When they do not process challenging experiences well it can lead to defeat, rather than encourage them to grow and mature. Far too many children don’t grasp their strengths and, as a result do not believe they can overcome negative encounters. Apathy sets in. Discouragement persists. Arguments rage. Mental health suffers. Children need to be resilient and when they develop this ability and make wise choices it becomes part of their character. Furthermore, they need parents who help them to learn from negative experiences and who allow them a certain measure of struggle. In Resilient Kids moms and dads will learn the power and purpose of resilience and how to parent so as to make it more likely their children will utilize this character quality. Find out more about Dr. Kathy at her website: https://www.celebratekids.com Find her books everywhere books are sold! Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. Find more resources at https://www.christianparenting.org.

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 to be partnered with the Christian Parenting Network of podcasts. Find out more about CPN at https://www.christianparenting.org.  

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. Find out more at https://www.christianparenting.org

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 Give a year-end gift to CPN: https://www.cpgive.org    

Statistics show that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce (and that number goes up with multiple marriages). While the Legacy Dads are firm believers in preserving the covenant of marriage, they know there are times when it just doesn't (and can't) continue to be a viable option. In this episode, the guys sat down with Karen McMahon, founder of "Journey Beyond Divorce," a team of certified life coaches specializing in relationship and divorce coaching. In the interview, Karen discusses her own high-conflict divorce and how she was able to find her faith in God through it. She also describes some of the ways in which JBD coaches their clients through the often stormy waters of a divorce. Listen in to hear how Karen is able to use her God-given skills as a counselor and coach to help others through one of the most challenging personal times in a person's life. Find out more about "Journey Beyond Divorce" here: https://www.journeybeyonddivorce.com https://www.facebook.com/journeybeyonddivorce Twitter: @JBDdivorcecoach Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce

Christmas is the season of giving. In this episode, Dave and Dante discuss Dave's recent trip to support Unusual Soldiers with a training event. God equips each of us with unique gifts that can ultimately help build up His kingdom. Whether it's providing training to others, giving generously, supporting church and local ministries, playing music, leading bible study, or any number of other gifts, it's important for us to have the spirit of giving in all aspects of our lives. "And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15. For more about Unusual Soldiers, go to https://www.unusualsoldiers.com For more about Hope4Liberia, go to https://www.hope4liberia.com

In this interview we were happy to sit down with Blake Canterbury, founder of Purposity. Purposity is a technology-based application that you can use to identify specific needs and choose to meet those specific needs. Blake is technologically gifted and uses his knowledge and skills to connect those in need with those who can be generous. When we live generously, we are fulfilling a purpose greater than ourselves! Listen in as the guys talk about the application and get involved with the giving today! Find out more about Purposity at their website: https://www.purposity.com Instagram: @purposity (https://www.instagram.com/purposity/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Purposity/ Legacy Dads is proud to be partnered with Christian Parenting Network: https://www.christianparenting.org Consider a year-end special gift to Christian Parenting by clicking the link here: https://www.cpgive.org