Raising Godly Boys Minute

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#1139: Kuyper Apr 17, 2026

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Is your son growing closer to God, or further away?
It seems that everything in our modern culture is trying to drive a wedge between our sons and their faith in God. Many times, this worldly influence comes from their friends.
Abraham Kuyper, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, once said, “He is your friend who pushes you nearer to God.”
Surround your sons with godly men to mentor him and with true friends who will encourage him in his walk with Christ. Modern culture wants to rip him away from God. Put people in his life that push him, by their example and by their words, ever closer to the love of Jesus Christ.
For more information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1138: Shoulder to Shoulder Apr 16, 2026

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Walk into any coffee shop, and the chances are high that you’ll see two women talking. Sitting across from each other, the women will look each other in the eye and discuss deep and personal issues.
You probably won’t see two men sitting and conversing in the same way. Why?
Well, as Dr. Emerson Eggerichs points out, it’s a matter of gender differences. Women prefer face to face communication, while men tend to prefer shoulder-to-shoulder discussions.
As a parent of a son, this is deeply valuable information for you to consider. When you’re concerned about your son and would like him to share his struggles, get beside him. Take a drive, hike together, or stand on a dock side-by-side and fish. Your boy will most likely prefer those settings over going to a coffee shop.
To learn about raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1137: Rappell Tower Apr 15, 2026

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When is your son strong enough? How do you know he’s ready?
Tyler was the smallest, youngest member of the troop, and afraid of heights, so when it came time to go down the rappelling tower, the leaders were not surprised when Tyler got into the harness and timidly inched down the side of the tower. What blew their minds was that he went back over and over again, until he was kicking out off the top ledge, the rope zipping through his hands as he flew through the air in giant leaps, with a huge grin on his face.
Sometimes, all a boy needs is a challenge. Give him that challenge, and see who he can become!
For more information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1136: Sportsmanship Apr 14, 2026

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I have a tough time visualizing Jesus, mocking an opponent, calling them “losers.”
It’s called “trash talk,” or having “swag.” And it can get ugly.

Sportsmanship, like so many cultural norms these days, is becoming a thing of the past.

When a player does something memorable, like crouching down and consoling a member of the losing side after the game is over, we marvel at their example.

That’s the kind of life Jesus lived. Winning a game is just that. A game. Sportsmanship is a life lesson that shapes and molds a young man into something more. When taken deeper, showing compassion, even when you “lose,” becomes the ultimate example. That’s when you can say to the vitriol of an ungracious opponent, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”*
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

*Luke 23:34

#1135: Perseverance Apr 13, 2026

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Are there days you want to resign as a parent? You wish you could throw in the towel and call it quits?

Most parents have fleeting thoughts of giving up. During these problematic moments, remember God’s encouragement in James. The one who perseveres under trial is blessed and will receive the crown of life.

Raising boys is a long endeavor. A marathon, not a race. And it sometimes requires thick skin. On the days when our boys run through the house and knock things over or leave their socks laying around for the umpteenth time, remember your goal isn’t to only change behavior, but to build character. And that takes perseverance and patience. So, go ahead and remind them one more time not to run. Smile and tell them to pick up their dirty clothes. You’re raising Godly boys.

For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1134: Rainy River Apr 10, 2026

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How do your son’s friends influence him? Do they make him better? Do they encourage him to be his best and have a good attitude?
The twins were away from video games and TV. Cold and wet from the rainy canoe camping trip, all they wanted when they put in to camp was to go home. Bad became worse when they discovered their patrol’s food and all the extra water got left behind.
But the other boys shared their own food and started playing games in the rain. Soon, they were cannonballing into the river, finding frogs, and running through the woods. That night, they crawled into their tents wet, hungry, and very, very happy.
For more information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1133: Teaching Trust Apr 09, 2026

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Luke, a senior in high school, took a breath. He was about to rappel down a steep cliff. He knew that, at the bottom of the cliff, an experienced rock climber was holding the safety rope. But it still took all the courage Luke had to begin to rappel.
A few weeks later, Luke took a deep breath yet again. But this time he wasn’t rappelling. He was about to graduate high school. Just as had known the experienced rock climber would keep him safe, he knew his Heavenly Father was holding his future.
As Luke learned while rappelling, out of all the ways that outdoor activities benefit your son, perhaps the most important of all is the lesson in trusting God. These activities teach your boy to have courage and step out in faith.
To learn about raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1132: Protectors Apr 08, 2026

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Why are boys protectors?
At four years old, Thomas saw a red wasp fly into the room and land next to his baby sister, buzzing threateningly. Scared for his sister, he stepped in front of her, stomping on the wasp with his bare foot, and the stinger went deep into his soft skin.
His mother rushed from the kitchen and scooped up the brave little boy who saved his sister by taking the pain himself.
Boys are men-in-training, and the God-given role of protector is hard-wired into them. Masculinity is not toxic, it is godly and heroic.
Help your son become the best. Live Christ in your life. Find good, strong mentors to train him, and high-character friends to walk alongside him.
For more information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1131: Personal Hygiene Apr 07, 2026

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Wet towels on the bathroom floor. Dirty clothes strewn about the bedroom with Legos embedded within, acting as a plastic minefield. And dirt. Dirt everywhere.

If you have boys, then this little visual has you nodding in agreement. Personal hygiene for the average pre-teen boy or early teenager just doesn’t compute. Not until there is a girl involved. Then, we see the transformation unfold before our eyes. The hair has to be just so. Clean clothes matter. Deodorant and cologne become necessities.

What happened?

He now has a reason to care.

But didn’t he have a reason to care before? Yes. “Whether then, you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”* Sometimes, boys need to be taught how God’s Word applies to every aspect of life.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1130: Waterbottles Apr 06, 2026

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Is your son ready?
John David was giving the boys a last-minute pack check before heading out on a week-long hike and campout of over eighty miles, when he noticed they only had one water bottle apiece. The trails were long and dusty, and many times there would be no streams or rivers along the way, and they could only find water to filter at the end of the day. He quickly got them more water bottles, and they were ready for the trip.
One sip of a Sunday sermon is not enough to carry your son through the week. Teach him to drink deeply of the word, daily refreshing himself by streams of pure water in scripture. Morning and nightly draughts from God’s word will sustain him, clear his mind, and give him strength to carry on.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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