#1148: Lost Expectations

#1148: Lost Expectations

Author: Trail Life USA April 30, 2026 Duration: 0:59
When you’re expecting a baby, you’re filled with dreams of how extraordinary your child will eventually become. But if your son has special needs or experiences developmental delays, you dream about him functioning in an ordinary way. The expectations we have for our children don’t always turn out the way we wish. During these times, it’s easy to become angry, frustrated, and bitter. When these emotions begin swirling through your mind, return your focus to the God of all comfort. Remember ...

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Raising Godly Boys Minute
Podcast Episodes
#1120: Only One String [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Teach your son to do the best he can with what God has given him. Violinist Niccolo Paganini was playing a piece in front of an audience when, one by one, his violin strings began to snap. Finally, Niccolo was left with…
#1119: Sibling Rivalry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Tim Allen once said, “Do you know what causes sibling rivalry? Having more than one kid." Worldly speaking, this is true. And funny. However, from a biblical perspective, the cause of sibling rivalry can reside in an “on…
#1118: DaVinci [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Is your son ready to face life? Would you like him to be? Giving your son challenges to overcome strengthens him to take on more. Hiking a misty morning trail, sweating and pushing himself on the football field, or learn…
#1117: Kinesthetic Learner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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“You’re not listening.” Have you said this to your son lately? Maybe he was clicking his pen or fidgeting with a toy rather than paying attention to your words. He appears to be ignoring you. However, his annoying behavi…
#1116: Einstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Does your son have a direction? Has he chosen what he wants his character to be? You can help him do this, you know. When you do, help him choose a character not based on pleasure or self, but on fulfilling God’s purpose…
#1115: Missing Buttons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Teach your son to be a friend to all– even to those who are missing buttons. In the classic children’s book Corduroy by Don Freeman, a little stuffed bear sits on a store shelf. Children see the bear and consider purchas…
#1114: Fish Talk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Have you ever wanted to talk to your son? Like, really talk? Life can come at them hard and fast in today’s world. Chris was concerned about his son after cancer took his wife. His son always said he was fine, but Chris…
#1113: Be Yourself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Almost all of us have been bullied or observed someone bully others. How do we help our sons stand up to a tormentor without retaliating or being a pushover? Devon joined the swim team last summer. A few teammates made f…
#1112: Your Old Jersey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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As soon as you found out you were having a son, you probably started dreaming about what he would be like. Maybe you started dreaming about what he would grow up to be. Maybe you even laid out your old football jersey, w…
#1111: Vito Campanella [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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What is the allure of camping? Why do children want to sleep in tents, wander trails with flashlights, climb trees, and have adventures? Painter Vito Campenella once said, “The world is all sense, life, soul and body, th…