Raising Godly Boys Minute

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#1049: Protect Your Son Dec 12, 2025

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Can you protect your son from today's toxic culture?
The Bible says to “train up a child in the way he will go, and he will not depart from it.” Just like training to throw a spiral pass or paddle a canoe, training your son to avoid today's moral pitfalls is worth the time and effort.
Workouts and drills are for more than the football field and the outdoors. Teaching your son that daily time with God is important for his soul, mind and body and helping him practice it day after day will give him strong roots that grow deep into good soil and can keep him anchored in the way he should go.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1048: Blessing Dec 11, 2025

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Would you give your son a blessing?
It may sound like a strange concept, but it’s seen throughout the Bible between fathers and sons. Dr. John Trent and Dr. Gary Smalley wrote about this in their book, The Blessing. They say that most blessings in the Bible include five things, quote, “meaningful and appropriate touch, a spoken message, attaching high value, picturing a special future, and an active commitment.” [end quote]
Try it yourself. Before your son goes to bed, give him a hug. Tell him about his worth, his future, and your role in all of it. It may feel awkward at first, but ask God to give you the right words. I promise, even if your son doesn’t seem to respond, it will mean the world to him.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1047: Mentoring Dec 10, 2025

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How can you be sure your son will succeed?
If you've asked this question, you're not alone. We all want the best for our children, but how can we help them on their way?
Give your son something to aim for. Set a target for him that ignites excitement. Surround your son with great examples of godly character. Finding father figures and mentors to teach him, train him, and be his guide as he grows and develops strong habits of excellence is a very good start.
Frank Sonnenberg says of mentoring: “You never know when you're creating a spark that will last forever.”
Create that spark in your son. Inspire him. Give him his path to success.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1046: School Trouble Dec 09, 2025

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Is your son struggling in school? He’s not alone.
Unfortunately, many traditional schools are not set up to maximize a young man’s success. First, boys are wired to be movers, so sitting all day can be a challenge. Second, boys’ ears are less skilled at picking up higher frequencies, so learning from a female teacher’s voice can be difficult. And lastly, boys usually develop slower than girls, so when compared to their female peers, it can seem like boys are behind.
Here’s how you can help as a parent– show your son grace and patience. Meet with his teacher to discuss alternative learning options. And before and after school, make sure he has lots of opportunities to get outside and “be a boy.”
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1045: Riptide Dec 08, 2025

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How fast can a riptide kill you?
Matthew was about to find out. Caught in a riptide off the coast, he watched the shoreline grow further away as he exhausted himself fighting against the current. Weak and in despair, he suddenly remembered his training, and swam a short twenty feet out of the current, where he was able to float, recover his strength, and swim back to shore.
Today’s toxic culture wants to drag your children far away, and fighting the culture is exhausting and demoralizing. Give them the tools to recognize the current and swim out of it, and they’ll find an entire ocean ready to explore and adventure in. You can do it. It’s a challenging task, and the blessings last forever.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1044: Relationship with Jesus Dec 05, 2025

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How can you teach your son how to have a relationship with Jesus?
A parent of a prodigal child was reflecting on his kid’s growing up years, and said, quote: “I’ve realized that we raised our children in church, but not in Christ.” [end quote]
How can we teach our boys to abide in Jesus?
First, we have to make sure our own walk with the Lord is growing. Second, encourage your son to not just attend a church service, but also join a small group and serve in a ministry. And finally, let your son have his own relationship with God. He might not connect with God exactly how you do. Trust that our clever Creator will speak to your son on His own terms.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1043: Knight Dec 04, 2025

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Has your son ever wanted to be a knight?
Plastic swords and armor strewn about his room, breastplate dangling from his bedpost, and picture books of Teutonic knights adorn many a boy’s room.
What is it about righting wrongs, defeating evil tyrants and rescuing the innocent that calls out to a boy?
The Bible says, “Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.” God teaches us a desire to save the helpless and see righteousness prevail in his word.
Affirm your son's desires to do right, to help save others and to rescue the perishing. You may be amazed at the size of his heart for helping others.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1042: Saw Toss Dec 03, 2025

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How does a boy learn right from wrong?
Sometimes, boys can learn more from our mistakes than from our teaching. Brian had just finished teaching ax and saw safety to a troop of boys eager to build towers and rope bridges. While loading his equipment, he carelessly tossed a saw that bounced and rolled to within a foot of the boys he had just taught about safety.
Everyone froze. They all stared as he pulled out his wood tools safety card, and handed it to the 14-year-old troop leader, who tore it up and said he would have to take the safety course again!
Brian graciously accepted the consequences from a boy leader. All the boys learned that day that real men accept responsibility.

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

#1041: Building a Firm Foundation Dec 02, 2025

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Do you know where the world’s tallest skyscraper is located?
At an incredible height of 2,722 feet (just over half a mile), Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, is almost 500 feet taller than the second-tallest skyscraper.
If you want to build high, you must first dig deep and build a foundation below the surface.
As a parent, grandparent, or mentor, you can help build a deep and firm biblical foundation for children.
A child’s foundation of faith is best built by purposefully and consistently sharing God’s truths with them through what you say and do.
Use the time you have with them to teach them God’s Word and how it applies to their lives.
For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#1040: The Swamp Dec 01, 2025

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Have you ever seen good advice ignored, with hilarious results?
I heard about a boy who camped with a new group of friends in a campground he knew well. It flooded frequently, and was nicknamed, “The Swamp.” All of the adults and other boys ignored his advice to camp on higher ground, and they pitched their tents in the easy, sandy soil.
Finding the highest ground, he slept through the night to the lullaby sound of rhythmic drumming rain, and woke to find the camp a wet, soggy shambles, while he was high and dry.
Many times, easiest is not best, and it is good to listen to the voice of experience.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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