The War for Men: Rebuilding the Fatherless Generation with Luke Detraz

In this episode of the Legacy Dads podcast, Dave and Dante talk with Luke Detraz—a Phoenix-based pastor, author of The War for Men, and founder of the non-profit Field & Faith, which supports fatherless youth through mentorship, counseling, and outdoor adventures. Luke shares his personal journey of overcoming a fatherless childhood, addiction, and rock-bottom mental health struggles to becoming a mentor who builds real-world confidence in young men. He unpacks his book's core themes—rebuilding male identity, purity, forgiveness, and healing father wounds—before the episode concludes with actionable advice for present fathers seeking to emotionally connect with their children and mentor fatherless youth in their own communities. Join the Conversation: Have a story or a struggle you want to share? Email us at [email protected] and [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook Legacy Dads Online Community and Instagram.