Raising Godly Boys Minute

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#999: Sticky Faith Oct 03, 2025

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How can you help make sure your kids keep their faith in God?
The following statistics are eye-opening and sobering.
According to Barna, nearly 59 percent of youth leave the church after they graduate high school, and only 17 percent maintain a biblical worldview.
Common reasons for leaving the church include moving to college, judgmental and/or hypocritical church members, and no longer feeling connected to the people in their church.
It’s crucial to equip your children to defend their faith. The “why” is just as important as the “what.” They need to know why they believe what they believe.
Be faithful to “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#998: Raising Generous Kids Oct 02, 2025

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Do your kids believe it is better to give than receive?
Science shows that children are born with a “compassionate instinct.” They observed that infants help others even though they are too young to have learned this behavior. Their motivation doesn’t depend on the expectation of a reward.
As parents and father figures, it is our job to encourage our children to be givers, not takers. Takers are selfish: They seek to be better than others. Givers are generous: They want to bring out the best in others.
Here’s a tip from psychologist Adam Grant: Say “Thank you for being a helper” instead of “Thank you for helping.” Recognizing kids as “helpers” helps them to internalize giving as part of their identities.
For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or
RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#997: Is Safety the Goal? Oct 01, 2025

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Maybe our son’s safety shouldn’t be our only goal.
Author Leslie Leyland Fields raised her son in Alaska. One day, her son got injured in an accident, and Leslie boarded a plane with him to get help. But when she felt the pilot pull up hard and turn, she thought they were about to hit a mountain and die.
At that moment, Leslie felt regret. She thought she had failed at her one goal as a mom: to give her son a safe childhood. But just as her anxiety grew, a sense of peace from Jesus filled her heart.
Leslie realized that, more than just safety, her goal was to raise a boy who could courageously face whatever challenges life brings– knowing that Jesus is always by his side.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#996 God's Children Sep 30, 2025

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Who do your children belong to?

The Bible says that once they decide to follow Jesus, they become God’s children.

“To all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

It’s amazing that God loves them so much and has named them as one of his children.

Becoming a child of God comes with security. Being secure in your identity as God’s child removes your need for worldly love, praise, acceptance, affirmation, and respect.

When the world, people, and circumstances try to bring you and your boys down, remind yourself and them of your secure identity in Christ.

For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#995: Are Girls Better Sep 29, 2025

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Dr James Dobson of Focus on the Family once received an interesting letter from a nine-year-old girl.
The letter was titled “why girls are better than boys.” The list included everything from “girls are kinder to animals,” to “girls don’t smell as bad.” Amused, Dr. Dobson posted the letter in his newsletter, and asked boys to make their own list. He received a variety of responses, including “boys are better because they aren’t scared of scary movies,” and “boys can build better forts than girls.”
Unfortunately, our society often leans towards that nine-year-old girls’ perspective– celebrating feminine traits and dismissing masculine traits. It’s up to us as parents to remind boys that their natural tendencies to be brave, innovative, and energetic should be celebrated, as well.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#994: Peace Provider Sep 26, 2025

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What gives you peace?

Is it listening to music, spending time outdoors, or meditating?

The best source of peace is the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.

Jesus told his disciples — and us: “I am leaving you with a gift — peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

When our boys are worried and scared, we should point them to the Provider of Peace, Jesus.

His peace will help change how they respond to scary situations. When they focus on Jesus, he will quiet their fears and give them the peace the world cannot offer.

For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#993: The Talk Sep 25, 2025

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Have you had The Talk with your son?
That conversation about physical differences between males and females can be awkward and uncomfortable. So awkward, in fact, that some parents postpone The Talk until a later, more convenient time.
As a dad, you need to courageously begin that conversation. Today’s kids encounter sexuality at school, the mall, and even at sporting events. And because boys are curious and visually enticed, waiting to have The Talk may lead to confusion of what sex is all about.
Fortunately, there are excellent resources from Christian organizations to help you talk about sex from a biblical perspective. And even though the conversation may be a little awkward, when your son realizes that you want the very best for him, he’ll listen.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#992: Teaching Respect for Women Sep 24, 2025

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How can you teach your son to respect women?
Romans 12:10 says “Love one another with a brotherly love.” That is a far cry from the values of our culture, where disrespect is the norm. But while boys tend to have a natural respect for older men, they may need help learning how to treat women appropriately.
First, lead by example. If you’re a man, treat the women in your life with kindness. Second, be sure to filter out and discuss what messages are shown in TV shows. And thirdly, remind your son how much God loves him, and allow age-appropriate levels of responsibility. When your son knows he’s a beloved child of God, he’s more likely to treat others that way, as well.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#991: Gardening and Parenting Sep 23, 2025

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Raising a son is a lot like growing a garden.
There’s a lot of strategy and decision making involved– where to plant your garden and what seeds to put in the ground. There’s grunt work– cultivating, planting, and building a fence. There’s waiting and watering daily, and dealing with unknowns like weather. There’s the stress of predators, and the joy of watching new growth.
Even with all that work, in the end, in both gardening and parenting, the results are still completely out of our control.
As parents, we have two choices. We can fear that lack of control, and exhaust ourselves trying to do everything right. Or, we can do our best, and trust that it’s God who ultimately helps our son grow and bloom.
For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

#990: Strategic Correction Sep 22, 2025

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When you want to open a package, you use scissors, not a jackhammer. When you want to tame your bedhead, you use a comb, not a pitchfork.
Using the appropriate tool for the job is important. Similarly, when it’s necessary to correct your son, make sure to use the appropriate technique.
A stern gaze might be enough warning for a sensitive boy. Another child may need extra chores or other forms of discipline to remind him that wrong behavior has consequences.
As you train your son in the way he should go, be sensitive to his attitude and emotions. By adapting your method of correction, your son will be more likely to respond positively. And as he grows wiser, your relationship with one another will grow stronger.
For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

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