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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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#804: Arrows to Mold

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2025/01/03

Did you know that a recurve bow arrow can fly 2.5 times faster than a cheetah can run? This type of arrow can reach speeds of 150 miles per hour, while the world’s fastest cheetah maxes out at about 60 miles per hour.The Bible likens children to arrows.Psalm 127:3-4 says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.”As parents, we need to shape and mold these arrows into godly boys and the...

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#803: Lemons

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2025/01/02

Have you ever seen a boy bite into a lemon? If so, his face probably scrunched up into wrinkles because of the super sour taste.You may have never bitten into a lemon, but in life, we all experience sour moments. Maybe your son loves basketball. But then, while making a simple layup, he sprains his ankle and can’t join the school team.During times of unexpected frustration, help your son see through the pain and annoyance. Remind him that God is in control. By shifting our focus away from us ...

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#802: New Year - Fireworks

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2025/01/01

Boys love fireworks! There’s just something about a monstrous Bang!—Boom!—and Blast! that shakes the air and excites the heart. As the sky vibrates with fiery explosions, fingers tingle with excitement, and fountains of sparkling light shine down on smiling faces.But guess what lasts even longer than firecrackers and bottle rockets? Memories do! Have fun with your son as you ring in the New Year together. As you show interest in him, he’ll be more likely to seek your help when peer pressure a...

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#801: New Year - Resolutions

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2024/12/31

As January 1st approaches, do you plan to make any New Year’s resolutions? About 32% of Americans do. Here are the top 3 resolutions they make:Get More ExerciseLose WeightSave MoneyEven though these are commendable resolutions, there’s something even more important that we should strive toward. That’s loving the Lord our God with all our heart and soul and mind. Of course, that’s easier said than done. But guess what? As God transforms your heart and mind, He will transform your relationships...

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#800: New Year - Hours and Minutes

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2024/12/30

Boys love statistics—the crazier the better! For instance, did you know that the average American eats around 23 pounds of ice cream a year? Talk about brain freeze!Here’s another statistic: Each year contains almost 9,000 hours! That’s a HUGE number. But do you know how YOU spent your time throughout this past year?How many hours did you stare at your phone?How many hours did you spend with your son?As the New Year approaches, be intentional with how you invest your time in your son’s life. ...

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#799: Spending Time

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2024/12/27

Around 7,000 languages are spoken throughout the world.But to communicate with your son, you don’t have to be a linguistic expert. In fact, you don’t even have to be bilingual. All you need is a desire to spend quality time with your son.This language of love is demonstrated through action. Play catch with your son. Go fishing together. Visit a National Park and explore God’s creation.By spending time with your son, you speak to both his heart and mind. And show him through action that you ca...

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#798: Competition

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2024/12/26

Boys love to wrestle. They love testing their skill and strength against other kids. As they compete, they experience the thrill of victory . . . and—sometimes—the agony of defeat. Victory isn’t guaranteed—but that’s okay. Boys compete for more than just a ribbon. They love the challenge and excitement competition brings.Boys desperately need this. Too often the only thing they wrestle . . . is boredom. They sit on the couch and stare at their phones. This isn’t physically, mentally, or spiri...

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#797: Joy to the World

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2024/12/25

Nearly 2,000 years ago, an angel appeared to shepherds outside of Bethlehem. That angel declared, “I bring you good tidings of great joy, which will be to all people.”Those “good tidings” are still great news to us today. That news is that Jesus Christ is Lord.With Christmas in full swing, now is the perfect time to teach your kids that this festive season is about much more than presents. Use caroling to sing about the Gospel message. Or bake some cookies and share them with your neighbors. ...

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#796: The Greatest Gift

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2024/12/24

When you were a kid, what was the best present you ever received? Was it a toy train? Maybe a bike, or perhaps a remote-controlled car.As a Christian, you now understand that the greatest of all presents wasn’t bought at a shopping mall or even on Amazon.com.When God sent His one-and-only Son to earth, He gave us the greatest of all gifts. Because of our Savior’s sacrifice, we can be redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Don’t let your kids get so captivated by physical presents that they forget...

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#795:The Present

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2024/12/23

In Charles Dickens’s classic book, A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas. Whenever someone wishes him “Merry Christmas,” he responds by saying, “Bah! Humbug!” But after a visit by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Scrooge realizes that a selfish life is a wasted life.This is a great reminder to make the most of the present. By “present,” I’m not talking about wrapped gifts, but about being intentional in how we use our days and hours.By adding fun and laughter t...

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#794: That's a Wrap

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2024/12/20

When you wrap a present, does the final package look like an explosion of paper—or like a decorative piece of artwork? No matter what the packaging looks like, don’t get so wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas season that you forget what’s truly important. As we celebrate Christ’s birth, honor Him by being the father God wants you to be. That involves spending time with your son. Here’s an idea: Push the living room furniture aside and have a wrestling match. Boys LOVE that! Then...

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#793: Reason for the Season

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2024/12/19

The Christmas season is busy! There are presents to buy, desserts to bake, Christmas lights to untangle, greeting cards to write, stocking stuffers to find, trees to decorate, performances to attend . . . and so much more!As you know, Christmas is a BUSY time!Yet, amid all that busyness, don’t forget the real reason we celebrate Christmas.Some 2,000 years ago, God demonstrated His love to us by sending His one-and-only Son to earth. That was the start of something incredible . . . the start o...

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#792: 911

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2024/12/18

When your kids stress you out, don’t you wish there was a parenting 911 phone number? You know, a phone number you could call for emergency help in dealing with bad attitudes and rebellious behavior.Although there isn’t a parenting 911 phone number, there’s something even better, faster, and more effective. Whenever the parenting journey feels overwhelming, ask God for help. Jeremiah 33:3 provides a wonderful promise. It says, “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty ...

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#791: Batter Up

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2024/12/17

What’s the hardest part of playing baseball? For most people, it’s timing your swing when a baseball comes flying at you. But when you swing the bat and connect solidly with the ball, you just might earn yourself a home run. As a parent, you want your son to succeed in life. But before he’ll take your guidance and instruction to heart, you first need to connect with him on an emotional level. And that connection doesn’t happen by accident. It takes practice, timing, and a whole lot of pa...

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#790: Beautiful Feet

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2024/12/16

Did you know that your feet contain around a quarter of all the bones in your body? It’s true! Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles. From a medical standpoint, feet are amazing. But Romans 10:15 gives a different perspective. The verse says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace.”Sharing the gospel message with people is incredibly important. Show your son, through action, how to talk about Jesus. Then, if your son ...

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#789: First Aid

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2024/12/13

When out in the woods, accidents happen. A Trailman may sprain his ankle, or someone may brush up against poison ivy.During these times, a first aid kit comes in handy. But don’t you wish parenting kids came with its own first aid kit? If it did, it’d definitely include an ice pack to cool high tempers, bandages for wrapping hurt feelings, and ointment to sooth frustration away. Optional accessories might include aspirin for headache relief during those teenage years, antiseptic wip...

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#788: When Life is Scary

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2024/12/12

The world is a scary place. Hurricanes pound coastal cities. Riots burn businesses. And in war-torn countries, missiles destroy homes and separate families. Are your kids scared of what is happening in today’s world? Are TV broadcasts, internet headlines, and YouTube videos making them fear the future? Don’t let bad news destroy your children’s courage and steal their happiness. Despite the turmoil around us, use these scary situations to point your kids to Christ. Remind them that in John 14...

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#787: The Mirage of Social Media

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2024/12/11

When scanning social media, do you find yourself becoming jealous? Do other families seem to have kids that are perfectly behaved, perfectly athletic, or perfectly talented?It’s easy to see social-media posts and think those snapshots tell the whole story. They often don’t. That’s why it’s important to realize that God made each child uniquely different. Even though your son may be a little clumsy or a little shy, God values him just as much as anyone else. Don’t let social media steal your j...

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786: Loss

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2024/12/10

Has your son experienced the death of a pet? What about the loss of a friend or a grandparent?Death is a hard concept for young kids to understand. But even for children who are older, emotions can quickly spiral out of control. And without proper perspective of what this loss means and how to deal with grief, death’s grip can drag kids into anger, despair, and loneliness.When death steals a loved one away, take time to answer your son’s questions. Remind him that even Jesus cried when his fr...

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#785: Lead by Example

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2024/12/09

Charles Spurgeon, a famous preacher from the 1800s, said, “Let no Christian parents fall into the delusion that Sunday School is intended to ease them of their personal duties.”While church is a great place for your kids to learn biblical truths, they spend many more hours of the day at home. And it’s there that they should be learning about how Jesus influences all areas of our lives.So, what kind of example are you providing? Your kids don’t expect perfection, but they want you to be genuin...

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