#1132: Protectors

#1132: Protectors

Author: Trail Life USA April 8, 2026 Duration: 0:59
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.&nb...

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
#1134: Rainy River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
#1133: Teaching Trust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 courag…
#1131: Personal Hygiene [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
#1130: Waterbottles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 l…
#1129: H.E.A.R. the Word [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Here’s an idea for studying the Bible with your teenage son. First, find a simple Bible reading plan online. Each day, you and your son read the passage together or own your own. Then, after reading the passage, go throu…
#1128: William Wallace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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William Wallace, who fought for Scottish independence, recalls this quote his uncle used to tell him: “I tell you a truth: Liberty is the best of things, my son; never live under any slavish bond.” Teach your son to walk…
#1127: Integrity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Integrity. We sometimes call it, “Honor,” or “Our Word.” If we say, “You have my word,” we wish for that person to believe us and trust us. Not just now, but in the future as well. Yet, Integrity is a difficult thing for…
#1126: John Eldridge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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John Eldredge writes, “Men want a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue. That is what is written in their hearts. That is what little boys play at. That is what men's movies are about. You just se…
#1125: Popcorn Development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Do you know how microwave popcorn works? Each kernel has a tiny drop of water inside. When that drop of water is heated up, the kernel explodes into popcorn! Here’s what I want to hone in on– even though they are placed…
#1124: More Fish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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How much food can one boy eat? What about ten boys? If your son is anything like mine, they can put away some groceries. David and the other leaders planned ahead, and had a cooler full of food for the boys' outdoor lead…