Discipling through the years: The Adolescent Stage

Discipling through the years: The Adolescent Stage

From Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante by Legacy Dads

March 16, 2026 · 36 min · Season 10 · Episode 22

About this episode

Dave and Dante discuss the critical phase of discipling adolescents aged 8 to 12, focusing on their spiritual development and practical strategies for teaching biblical principles.

In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast , Dave and Dante dive into the "Training Wheels" phase of fatherhood—discipling adolescents aged 8 to 12. This is a critical developmental window where children shift from simply absorbing their parents' beliefs to investigating the "why" behind them. The conversation centers on Proverbs 4:23 , highlighting the father's role in helping children "guard their hearts" as they begin to encounter more complex social and cultural pressures. Dave and Dante discuss the transition from providing "spiritual milk" to "solid food," offering practical strategies for teaching kids how to read the Bible independently and apply a biblical worldview to school, sports, and friendships. Connect With Us Join the Conversation: Have a story or a struggle you want to share? Email us at dave@legacydads.org and dante@legacydads.org . You can also find us on Facebook Legacy Dads Online Community and Instagram .

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Dante

Topics covered

  • fatherhood
  • discipling adolescents
  • spiritual development
  • biblical worldview
  • parenting strategies

Keywords

  • fatherhood
  • adolescents
  • discipling
  • Proverbs 4:23
  • spiritual milk
  • solid food
  • biblical worldview
  • parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Proverbs 4:23

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