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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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#709:Emotions

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2024/08/23

Dealing with emotions can be difficult … for all of us. But for your young son, feeling frustrated, disappointed, or jealous can be all-consuming. Here are some steps you can take to help your son work through his feelings. First, find a list of emotion words online. Post that list on your fridge, and discuss what each word means. Second, draw a thermometer and talk to your son about different levels of anger, so he can notice when he starts to get angry and take steps to calm down. Third, al...

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#708:Busy Isn't Bad

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2024/08/22

What if there are benefits to keeping your son busy? Children and teens are spending more time in front of screens than ever before, and their mental and physical health is suffering for it. But instead of focusing on getting your son away from the screen, what about trying to keep him so busy he doesn’t have time for his phone or TV? It may take lots of trial and error to find what your son likes. Some unique ideas include joining a robotics club, volunteering at a local radio station, ...

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#707:Boys Are Alright

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2024/08/21

“The kids are alright” was an iconic rock song by the Who. But unfortunately that phrase no longer rings true when it comes to young men in our society. Boys today are struggling with rising rates of depression and anxiety, and underperforming girls at every academic level. The boys are “not alright.” So what can we do? The key is to go back to the basics. Boys need less time sitting down in school. They need more freedom to run, explore, play, and take healthy risks. One way to do this...

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#706:Angers Root

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2024/08/20

This parenting tip may surprise you. When your son is struggling with anger, your instinct may be to address his behavior. But did you know that, in boys, anger is often just a mask for a much deeper issue? Child development specialists have found that, in boys, slamming doors, yelling, or being mean to a sibling can actually be signs of intense anxiety. When your son seems angry, consider what’s going on in his life. Is he struggling in school or sports, or going through a major life change?...

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#705:Splurge Outing

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2024/08/19

Going to theme parks and ball games with the family isn’t cheap, and requires parents to say “No” to souvenirs, snacks, and other requests. That’s okay. Boys need to learn moderation and the value of a buck. But let’s say your son “gets it” and shows genuine appreciation. If you can swing it, next time – before you go through the gate – announce, “This is a splurge outing.” Budget some extra cash and let the family know you will try to say “Yes” to just about any request. You may discover you...

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#704:Poster Board Stash

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2024/08/16

Next time you’re at Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby, spend about twenty bucks on a nice set of colored markers and a half dozen assorted poster boards. Then stash them in secret at home. In the next year or so, your son is going to come to you as bedtime approaches with a look of terror on his face. “I need to make a poster for school that’s due tomorrow!”You could say, “Too bad, too sad. Hope you learned a lesson.” You could race to the 24-hour drug store across town and pay triple for those supplie...

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#703:Honor Apologies

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2024/08/15

Most of the time when your son messes up, he knows it. He has instant regrets. But it’s not easy to apologize. Guilt, ego, and fear get in the way. He may feel unworthy of your love and forgiveness. Consider the Prodigal son when he found himself broke, lonely, and even yearning for pig food. He was prepared to tell his father, “I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.”But what did that dad do when he saw him a long way off? He ran to the boy!Let’s...

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#702:Embroidary Medaphor

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2024/08/14

When your son starts questioning why God sometimes doesn’t make sense, turn to Isaiah 55 and explain that God’s thoughts are “higher” than ours. Then, if you can, pull a cross stitch or embroidery off the wall. Turn that tapestry over so your son sees the tangled zig-zag of knots and loose threads on the back. Explain how that’s “our view,” and that life does get messy. Then turn it over and reveal “God’s view.”That heavenly perspective – one we cannot possibly have yet – reveals perfect orde...

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#701:Flipping Technology

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2024/08/13

The best way to stay one step ahead of the latest technology might be … to ask your son!Whether he’s 9 or 19, there’s a good chance he knows more than you.Do a bit of research about emerging technologies in gaming and networking and then ask your son about it. He may be eager to show off his tech knowledge.Treat him as an authority. Tell him you feel out of the loop and say, “Can you help me?” then let him teach you. By entering his world, you might identify stumbling blocks before they...

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#700:World View Sources

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2024/08/12

Initially, a boy’s worldview comes from Mom and Dad.Beginning around the age of 4 or 5—no matter what you have planned for his schooling—he will begin to learn things from other avenues. Cool, fun stuff. And maybe dangerous stuff. Some is taught quite intentionally in textbooks and lesson plans. Other worldviews and attitudes come from friends, relatives, the kid down the street and the many screens he’ll come across in the decades to come. From teachers, grandparents, and coaches, much of it...

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#699:Son Glasses

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2024/08/09

A comedy group once posted a fake commercial online for a device called “husband glasses.” When a wife put on the glasses, she no longer noticed the clutter in their home– but she could see a deer out of their window quite well. That satire video points out an interesting truth. Starting from a very young age, boys and girls see the world quite differently. While girls focus on details, boys tend to be more skilled in noticing things that are far away– making them better hunters and protector...

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#698:He Didn't Have to Be

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2024/08/08

Sometimes a country music lyric just nails it.In 1999, a unique song was released on country radio. It wasn’t about trucks or dirt roads– it was about the relationship between a loving stepfather and a stepson. To everyone’s surprise, the song reached number one on the country charts. The key lyric, sang by artist Brad Paisley, reads: “I hope I’m at least half the dad that he didn’t have to be.” You may not have a biological son. But every young man longs to be mentored, invested-in, an...

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#697:Results Not Needed

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2024/08/07

Henry David Thoroeau once said, “I go a-fishing and a-hunting every day, but omit the fish and the game, which are the least important part. I have learned to do without them.” Even when our fishing lines are slack and our deer tags are unfulfilled, we men have been wired by our Creator to need challenge and adventure. And boys today are no exception.Each week, help your son find a new activity to tackle. It doesn’t have to be hunting or fishing– it could be trying a complicated recipe,...

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#696:Potatoes and Boys

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2024/08/06

You wouldn’t eat a raw potato, of course. But what if you chopped that potato up, and put it in hot oil for several minutes? You would have delicious, golden french fries. As parents, we want our sons to have the happiest life possible, free of things that are risky or hurtful. We often wish we could take away every obstacle in our boy’s way so that he can accomplish all of his dreams. But don’t be afraid to let your son fail, whether that means falling while trying a new skateboard trick, or...

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#695:Inspiring Your Son

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2024/08/05

In 1962, the Soviet Union was winning the Space Race. To inspire the nation, President Kennedy announced, “We choose to go to the Moon.” He admitted that this wouldn’t be easy, but that we would succeed.President Kennedy was right. Achievement is built on the backbone of hard work. But it’s competition that spurs us to even greater heights of progress. That’s why it’s unfortunate that today’s socialistic society tells parents that competition harms a boy’s self-esteem when they lose.Even thou...

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#694: Celebrating Success

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2024/08/02

Boys love action and adventure. God made them that way. But in our quest to keep them safe, we discourage risk. The result is that boys don’t have an outlet to test their courage and physical abilities. That’s one reason video games are so popular. Boys play them for hours, trying to conquer new levels and beat the competition.But life is more than a video game. As parents, we need to help boys develop their strengths. This might be on the athletic field, through a hobby, or even in the great...

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#693: Fully charged

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2024/08/01

Every night, you make sure your phone is plugged into its charger. If you forget, you know that your phone won’t last through the next day. Your son is much the same way. If you don’t make sure his “battery” is charged at home, he will struggle to sit still and focus while he is at school. Make sure your boy has plenty of opportunities each day to do fun and fulfilling things. Create an obstacle course for him in the backyard. Give him a bunch of cardboard boxes and help him build a fort. Tak...

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#692: Grounded in God's Word

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2024/07/31

The USS Gerald R. Ford is America’s newest aircraft carrier. It’s longer than 3 football fields and taller than a 24-story building. But when this massive ship needs to stay in place, it relies on a 30,000-pound anchor.In life, your son doesn’t need a physical anchor, but he does need to be grounded in God’s Word. Today’s anti-Christian culture will try to make him believe that choices of morality, truth, and gender are defined by each person. But by being well grounded in Scripture, he can d...

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#691: The Extra Mile

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2024/07/30

A young man was on his first river rafting trip with a group of friends. As he paddled through the rapids, he glanced at the shore and was surprised to see his dad, waving and cheering the group on. Later on, he saw his father again, standing on the shore, shouting encouragement. The boy realized that his dad was running along the shore and waiting at each section of rapids to cheer his son on. The boy couldn’t stop smiling. As parents, we often feel like we are failing our sons. But our boys...

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#690: Guidance and Growth

Raising Godly Boys Minute ·

2024/07/29

Today’s boys seem busier than ever. They dart from one activity to another, and yet remain confused and unguided. Why is that?Consider, for a moment, the Falcon 9 rocket. It launches astronauts into space at more than 17,000 miles per hour! But if the rocket doesn’t go the right direction, the mission is doomed.That’s why guidance and navigation systems are so important. They keep the rocket steady as it soars toward its destination.As a parent, are you providing your son the guidance he need...

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