What if the greatest threat to your kids isn’t the culture—but your parenting? Legacy Makers dives into the highs, lows, and hard truths of fatherhood. Join two dads as they unpack generational shifts, the pressure to raise happy kids, and why capable kids matter more. From youth sports drama to the dangers of negotiating with tantrums, this conversation challenges dads to lead with warm authority, embrace natural consequences, and resist the cultural current. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a lasting legacy for the faces you love most, this is your playbook.

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Chapters

00:00 Why Parenting Feels Hard and Lonely
02:20 Youth Sports and the Decline of Respect
04:44 Generational Shifts: How History Shapes Parenting
07:11 Boomers, Gen X, and the Rise of Achievement Culture
09:29 Millennials and the Self-Esteem Movement
11:51 The Danger of Wanting Kids to Like Us
13:55 Breaking the Cycle: Fixing What Hurt Us
16:11 Raising Capable Kids vs. Happy Kids
18:40 Warm Authority: Striking the Right Balance
21:00 Why Boundaries Matter in a Culture of Pressure
23:23 Resisting the Current: Staying Encouraged as a Dad

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What if the rhythms you build this year shape your kids more than any resolution ever could? In this episode of Legacy Makers, two dads get honest about emotional availability, sustainable pace, spiritual leadership, and the long‑game of raising future adults—not just compliant kids. From year‑end reviews with their children to redefining success through rhythms instead of resolutions, this conversation challenges dads to rethink how they lead, love, and show up at home.

Chapters

00:00 Lost Days, Holiday Chaos, and Youth Sports
02:45 Year‑End Date Nights and Reflecting as a Couple
05:58 Bringing Year‑End Reviews Into Parenting
09:12 Resolutions vs. Rhythms: A Better Way to Grow
12:40 Emotional Availability Over Emotional Control
16:05 Visible Repentance and Apologizing Well
19:22 Finding a Sustainable Pace of Family Life
22:47 Intentional Words vs. Constant Commentary
25:30 Modeling Faith Authentically at Home
28:04 Parenting for the Long Game
30:12 Choosing One Rhythm for the Year Ahead

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On this episode of Legacy Makers, Kevin and Eric dive into the power of rhythms, rites, and milestones in fatherhood. Drawing inspiration from David Salyers' Champion Tribes and cultural traditions like Bar Mitzvahs, they explore how to intentionally mark life's big (and small) moments—from firsts like losing a tooth or riding a bike, to transitions, coming-of-age experiences, achievements, and even hardships. The conversation unpacks the Peak-End Rule from the Heath Brothers, shares personal stories of one-on-one trips, monthly dates, bedtime rituals, and holiday traditions, and challenges dads to reject "good enough" parenting for a higher standard of legacy-building. Whether it's celebrating a kindergartner's success with ice cream or guiding teens through tough decisions, discover practical, low-cost ways to create lasting memories and teach resilience. Perfect for fathers seeking to amplify everyday moments and build a family legacy that endures—because what gets celebrated gets repeated. Tune in and get inspired to start your own traditions today!

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Community for Dads
06:33 Creating Meaningful Moments and Milestones
11:49 Navigating Transitions and Coming of Age
17:27 Marking Achievements and Overcoming Hardships
22:08 Building Lasting Legacies Through Intentionality

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