Raising Godly Boys Minute

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By: Trail Life USA

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.

#603: Parenting Teenage Boys
#603
Today at 4:00 AM

Parenting boys is tough. Parenting teenage guys is 100 times tougher! Or at least it can feel like it.

When your teenage son challenges your authority, when he blatantly disobeys, or when he rolls his eyes at your advice—it’s natural to feel frustrated.

It’s easy to think, “Why me? Why do I have a son that acts like this?”

In these moments of crisis, take heart. Remember that the Lord makes NO mistakes.

In His divine wisdom, the Lord chose YOU to be your son’s parent. That’s a tremendous r...


#602: Heroes of the Faith
#602
Yesterday at 4:00 AM

Who is your son’s hero? Is he a sports star? An actor? A musician?

As you guide your son through today’s popstar-infatuated culture, encourage him to study the lives of godly men who displayed courage, service, and devotion.

Introduce your son to heroes of the faith found in Hebrews 11. There he’ll read about ordinary people who were used by God in extraordinary ways. Your son will be captivated when he reads about men who escaped the edge of the sword, who endured torture, who were imprisoned for their faith, and who conquered kingdo...


#601: A Firm Foundation
#601
Last Tuesday at 4:00 AM

How important is a firm foundation?

The construction of an eight floor tower began in 1173 AD. The design and architecture was considered genius. But the foundation was not properly tested. After the first three floors were constructed, it was discovered the tower was leaning!

You guessed it … this was the famed “Leaning Tower of Pisa.”

A firm foundation is of vital importance in a boy’s life. When the foundation of God’s Word is removed, boys tend to lean in the direction of constantly shifting societal norms.

What kind of foundation...


#600: Release
#600
Last Monday at 4:00 AM


Have you ever heard of the 'seat grip"?

For decades now, fathers have taught their sons how to ride a bike using the “seat grip” technique. The father holds the bike upright by firmly gripping the back of the seat while running along behind the bike. The son steers and pedals confidently knowing Dad is behind him, holding him up.

Finally, the day comes when Dad removes his grip. The boy is pedaling and steering on his own, but doesn’t realize it. He still thinks Dad is supporting him.

How do you ra...


#599: Boundaries Bring Freedom
#599
Last Friday at 4:00 AM

Did you know that clear boundaries actually help kids feel free?

There was an experiment done at a daycare center. At first, the outdoor playground at the daycare was surrounded by a fence. When the children ran outside to play, they would climb the fence and try to see what was behind it.

But when the fence was taken down, the children didn’t explore the wide open space. Instead, they stayed clustered up beside the building.

The researchers concluded that the fence made the children feel free to explore.

Your so...


#598: Sermon on the Mound
#598
03/21/2024


Have you heard about the sermon on the MOUND?

Baseball manager Tommy Lasorda visited the pitcher’s mound to speak to his young, skinny pitcher who was getting shelled. He looked into his eyes and said, “I don’t see a scared, timid kid. I see a fighter. From now on, your name will be ‘Bulldog.’”

The name of the pitcher was Orel Hershiser, and he would go on to win the Cy Young award as the best pitcher in the National League. To this day, Hershiser credits his turnaround with what he calls Lasorda’s “S...


#597: Certainties
#597
03/20/2024

What’s your favorite Benjamin Franklin quote?

He famously said, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.”

We laugh at that because we know that life is certainly full of change.

This change is especially obvious in children. As parents, we sometimes wish our adorable toddlers would stay young forever. But they grow—and soon they’re attending kindergarten, then elementary, then high school.

In addition to growing physically and academically, our children also need to grow spiritually. The tragedy is that many boys are being misled by today’s an...


#596: Focus Your Perspective
#596
03/19/2024

Does your son ever complain? Most likely, yes.

Perhaps he whines about food or chores, or having to study for a test. Maybe he complains about not getting the latest digital gadget—or about not being allowed to do a certain activity.

Complaining is almost second nature. However, as a parent, be intentional in teaching your son to focus on the positives of life, rather than on the negatives.

That’s tough!

But by helping your son follow the Lord, his perspective of what’s important in life will change. And as his...


#595: Biblical Masculinity
#595
03/18/2024

What does it mean to be a man? Today’s anti-Christian culture defines a “real” man as being stylish, popular, and rich. But being a man involves so much more.

Qualities of biblical masculinity include:
Courage
Service
Leadership
Sacrifice
Commitment
Self-control
And unconditional love.

Are you teaching your son these characteristics?

In 1 Timothy 4:12, the Apostle Paul encourages Timothy with these words:
“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”...


#594: Magic Motivation Words
03/15/2024

Do you know the four magic words to motivate your son?

These four words are powerful. These words might help your boy pay attention at school or cause him to clean his room.

Are you ready for the four words? They are:

“Here’s what’s at stake.”

You see, boys are motivated by challenges. And when they don’t know what’s at stake, it’s hard for them to stay focused.

Here’s an example. Maybe your son lacks motivation in his art class. If so, consider this– does he un...