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Raising Godly Boys Minute

The Raising Godly Boys Minute is a daily 60-second broadcast designed to help you learn to raise boys to become godly men. In life, watching a boy head straight into challenging territory can be a frightening and stressful experience. But there’s a reason God wired boys to crave adventure, excitement, and risk. Listen to our full archive of Raising Godly Boys Minutes and get the answers on how to equip your son, grandson, or young mentee with the knowledge he needs to keep moving forward.

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#743: Disciplining or Naming

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2024/10/10

Are you disciplining your son, or are you naming him? Many parents are guilty of using phrases like this with our son: “You are so messy” or “You are so disrespectful to me.” But family therapist David Thomas reminds us that, to our boy, it may sound like we are “naming” him. And hearing those phrases can lead a boy to believe that he is simply a messy or disrespectful person. Instead, David suggests reframing the situation by saying: “Son, I’ve noticed you’re stuck in a pattern of disrespect...

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#742: A Spark

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2024/10/09

Ever strike a match?A single match—or even a single spark from flint and steel—can start a fire. And if provided with enough fuel, that small fire can quickly grow into a large and powerful force.The same can be said for words. A simple word of encouragement could be the spark that encourages your son to accomplish incredible things. If your son is struggling with school or sports or social activities, give him some tips and pointers in a kind and patient way. Then, when you see progress, say...

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#741: Modeling Frustration

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2024/10/08

Stuck in traffic? Use the time to teach your son a valuable lesson.David felt his blood pressure rising one day while driving. He said to his son, “I’m getting really frustrated. How about we turn on some music so I can think about something else?” A few days later, David’s son was working on some math homework. He looked at his dad and said, “Dad, I’m getting really frustrated with this homework. Can we turn on some music so I can think about something else?” Our kids learn so much fro...

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#740: Run Like Glen

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2024/10/07

He was told he’d never walk… but God had other plans. When Glenn Cunningham was eight, his legs were burned badly in an accident. Doctors suggested amputation, but his parents didn’t allow it. Against all odds, Glenn started walking again, and eventually, running. Years later, Glenn broke the world record mile time, giving all the glory to God. Just like Glenn’s experience, the world will put limits on our son’s hopes, dreams, and abilities. If your boy expresses an interest in a challenging ...

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#739: Day Trip

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2024/10/04

Want to give your son a boost of confidence? Try this. Let him plan a fun activity for your family. This could be a day or weekend trip to a zoo, a baseball game, a water park, or a concert. Give him a budget, and help him research buying tickets, planning meals, and booking a hotel. While on the trip, stay back and let your son take the lead with things like talking to the person at the ticket counter. When you return home, sit down with your son and evaluate the experience together, giving ...

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#738: Grandparents

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2024/10/03

Does your son need his grandparents? It’s true that there are many children who are raised without their grandparents who do just fine. But child development researchers have found that children who feel relationally close to a grandparent tend to show higher levels of kindness, better school performance, and a better attention span. Of course, many times grandparent relationships can be complicated, and even full of hurt. If your relationship with your parents,or your spouses’ parents, is es...

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#737: Pressure is Off

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2024/10/02

Are you trying too hard with your son? It’s been a long day, and you and your son are raking leaves. It’s rare that you have one-on-one time with your boy, so you feel pressure to start a conversation about something important– like grades, or friends, or God. But fellow parent, the pressure is off. Just doing simple tasks together like yard work, building model airplanes, working on an old car, or riding bikes can be incredibly meaningful– not because of the words you say, but because of the...

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#736: In Ten Years

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2024/10/01

Who will your son be in ten years? In day-to-day parenting, it’s easy to get caught up in how our sons are acting today. Today, your son will throw a tantrum when you don’t let him buy a toy at the store. Today, he might not seem to pay attention when you read the Bible with him. Today, he’ll roll his eyes when you remind him to practice his violin. But fellow parent– take heart. Your son will grow up. And when he does, he will begin to see that all along, although you took the time to guide ...

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#735: Expert Son

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2024/09/30

What if you let your son be the expert? Your boy is surrounded by adults telling him what to do– buckle his seatbelt, pay attention in class, and be nice to his sister. While this guidance is necessary, it can be frustrating for him. So what if you took some time to let him teach you something? If he’s little, let him take the lead when playing toy trucks. If he’s into video games, grab a controller and ask for a tutorial. You can even compliment him on something simple– such as the way he lo...

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#734: Effort not Results

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2024/09/27

Are you praising your boy’s effort, or his outcomes? When Mitchell achieved something, such as winning a soccer game, or a high score on a test, his parents expressed a lot of excitement, lavishing praise on him. Inside, Mitchell began to ask himself, what if I didn’t win or get a good grade? Would my parents still love me? What about you? Do you praise your son more for his good results than you do for a good effort or a great attitude?Make a point to compliment him by saying things like “I ...

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#733: Catch 22

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2024/09/26

There is a catch-22 of every boy’s life.He craves independence and freedom. But he also still wants and needs the attention and approval of his parents.Be sure to set aside some time each week for intentional time with your boy. Invite him on a hike or a fishing trip. Take him along when you need to go pick up something from work. Ask him to help you with a task, like staining the back deck.This isn’t the time to pester your son with questions, or lecture him about behavior changes. Allow for...

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#732: The Greatest Superhero

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2024/09/25

Who’s your favorite superhero?Boys love superhero movies—especially when characters like Superman and Thor travel to earth from distant space, fight the bad guys, and save humans from total annihilation.These films capture our attention, but it’s important to remember that they’re fictional. If your son wants to talk about superheroes, mention the greatest superhero of all. Not only is Jesus all-powerful and all-knowing, but he also loves us beyond comprehension. That’s why He paid the punish...

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#731: Take Tiime

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2024/09/24

Time is a curious thing. You wish you had more time to enjoy life, but there never seems to be enough spare time to have a good time. That’s because time flies. You rush to work, arriving just in the nick of time. Or when at the grocery store, you grumble because you’re losing time.In the race to make the most of your time, don’t forget what’s truly important. Spend quality time with your son. He’s growing up super fast. Don’t squander your time by wasting time on less important things. Remem...

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#730: Dollars & Sense

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2024/09/23

The tyranny of the checkout line.If you’re a parent, you probably cringe whenever you have to wait in line at the grocery store.That’s because young kids see the checkout aisle as a carnival of fun.“Dad, can I have a candy bar?”“Not today.”“What about this racecar?”“No. Put that back.”“Why not?”“Because I said so!”It’s easy to grow frustrated when kids whine for stuff at the store. But use the occasion to teach your son important lessons about financial responsibility. There are many ways to ...

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#729: Day by Day

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2024/09/20

Ready for some stats?Statistics indicate that most people live at least 75 years. That life expectancy equals 900months or 27,394 days.But statistics are only an average. Some people live longer. Others shorter. Even though this is a sobering thought, Psalm 90:12 reminds us, “to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”When we understand that life is short and unpredictable, we shift our focus from thetemporary to the eternal. And in doing so, we recognize the God-given responsibil...

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#728: Coffee

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2024/09/19

Coffee’s on!It’s Saturday morning. You had hoped to get some extra sleep, but your kids are already running around the house. As you drag yourself out of bed and pour yourself a cup of coffee, take a moment to consider this COFFEE acronym:C stands for Christ. Draw closer to him!O stands for opportunity. Parenting is a privilege, even when it tests your patience.F stands for faith. Keep Christ first in all that you do.F also stands for family. Stick by each other through thick and thin.E stand...

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#727: Strength Training

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2024/09/18

How strong is your son?When boys reach middle school, many of them take a sudden interest in how strong they are. They like to do things like arm wrestle with their dads or compete in push-up contests. Some boys even begin lifting weights to bulk up. Strength training is a great way for boys to build muscle and endurance, but boys aren’t the only ones who need exercise. As a dad, are you exercising your parenting skills? Are you intentionally strengthening your communication abilities? Guidin...

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#726:Squeaky and Rusty

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2024/09/17

Where’s your WD-40?When a door hinge squeaks or a bike chain becomes rusty, what do you spray on it? Probably WD-40. The spray lubricant works so well that around 80% of American households have a can somewhere in their garage. But WD-40 wasn’t easy to create. Engineers developed dozens of mixtures until formula number 40 proved just right. As parents, WD-40 helps us remember that good things take time to develop. It’s easy to grow frustrated when our sons don’t mature as quickly as we’d like...

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#725: Shortcuts

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2024/09/16

Shortcuts. We all kind of like them.As you drive around town, do you ever take a shortcut? Maybe there’s a light that stays red too long. Or perhaps a street that’s always packed with cars. In these cases, we like shortcuts that save us time and frustration.That’s fine for driving, but in the parenting journey, there are no shortcuts. The process of training your son to become a godly man can’t be rushed. You may wish your son learned a skill faster or matured more quickly, but becoming annoy...

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#724: Music to Your Ears

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2024/09/13

Music to your ears?Ludwig van Beethoven is recognized as one of the greatest composers of all time. But did you know that he wrote five sonatas and his famous Ninth Symphony while completely deaf? The secret to his success was his passion for music. That and a whole bunch of hard work and dedication.As parents, we may not have the musical genius of Beethoven, but we can still create wonderful harmony within our homes. Begin by providing your son a consistent tempo of training, and a steady me...

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