Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante

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.

Dante has a conversation with friend and elder David Kline about the fall of capitalism when good men do nothing. The conversation covers a bit of history around socialism and communism and transitions to the truth found in Scripture...that Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE. Listen in and enjoy the conversation!

In this powerful conversation, Dave and Dante sit down with Clifford Stephan, founder of BoozeVacation.com, to talk about the journey of taking a "vacation" from drinking and how intentional breaks from alcohol can transform your faith, family life, health, and leadership.

Clifford shares his personal story, the moment he realized alcohol was holding him back, and why he built a community to help others explore life with less booze — or none at all. This episode encourages men to evaluate their habits, prioritize their spiritual and physical health, and lead their families with clarity and conviction.

• Clifford's personal turning point and what inspired BoozeVacation.com

• The difference between quitting drinking and taking a healthy break

• Why alcohol has become so normalized in culture — and why men rarely talk about it

• How a drinking "vacation" can improve sleep, energy, mood, and relationships

• The spiritual implications of numbing, coping, and self-medicating

• Rebuilding discipline and mental resilience

• Being a better husband, father, and leader through sobriety or moderation

• How community and accountability fuel long-term success

• Clifford's practical steps for anyone wanting to start a 30-day break

• What churches, men's ministries, and small groups can do better in this area

• Identify if alcohol is filling a role that God should fill

• Notice the patterns: stress drinking, weekend "reward" cycles, or emotional escape

• Begin with a clear goal — "cut back," "take a break," or "quit"

• Invite one trusted brother into the process for accountability

• Replace old routines with healthier rhythms: exercise, prayer, hobbies, service

• Track how your body, mind, and spiritual life respond during the break

• Set boundaries around environments that trigger unhealthy habits

• 1 Corinthians 6:12 (ESV) – "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are helpful.

• Ephesians 5:18 (ESV) – "Do not get drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit."

• Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) – "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls."

These verses guide men toward living with intentionality, discipline, and spiritual clarity.

Clifford is the founder of BoozeVacation.com, a platform designed to help individuals take meaningful breaks from alcohol through structured challenges, coaching, and community support. His mission is to empower people to rediscover their best selves and experience life without the haze and habits alcohol often brings.

In this powerful episode, Dave and Dante sit down with Daniel Puder—former MMA fighter turned educator and youth advocate—to discuss the urgent challenges facing today's schools, kids, and families. Puder shares how his experience in the cage shaped his passion for protecting and empowering young people, and why he believes our education system needs a complete culture shift.

In this episode, we dive into the latest research from Barna on how Americans view truth and morality. The findings reveal a culture increasingly skeptical of moral absolutes and more reliant on personal feelings and pluralistic sources of truth. As dads who want to pass on a legacy of clarity, conviction, and faith, we'll explore what this means for our families, our faith, and how we model truth for the next generation.

1. Setting the Scene – What the Research Says