#1151: In God We Trust

#1151: In God We Trust

Author: Trail Life USA May 5, 2026 Duration: 0:59
Glance into your purse or wallet and you’ll probably see a few dollar bills. Written on those dollar bills are these words: In God We Trust. It’s nice having that motto on our coins and bills—but it’s even more important to demonstrate that motto in our lives … that we teach this to our sons. Has your son trusted in Jesus as his Savior? If so, are you teaching him the importance of trusting in the Lord for daily guidance? Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean ...

Finding your footing as a parent or mentor to a boy can feel like navigating uncharted wilderness. Raising Godly Boys Minute, from Trail Life USA, offers a daily compass for that journey, packed into just sixty seconds. Each brief episode acknowledges the very real tension that comes with raising boys-that mix of fear and pride when you see them drawn to adventure and testing their limits. Instead of seeing that inherent drive for risk and excitement as a problem, this podcast explores it as a foundational part of how boys are designed, offering practical perspective on channeling that energy with purpose. The archive is filled with concise, thought-provoking insights aimed at equipping you to guide a son, grandson, or young man in your care. It’s not about quick fixes, but about building a framework of character, faith, and resilience one minute at a time. Tuning into this daily podcast provides a moment of reflection and actionable encouragement, helping you move from anxiety to intentionality as you nurture the boy in your life toward becoming a man of strong, godly character.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Raising Godly Boys Minute
Podcast Episodes
#1140: Video Reality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Does your son play video games? A grandfather asked his grandson, “Why do you like playing Fortnite so much?” His grandson’s reply was telling: “Because I’m good at it.” Why do we have such an inner drive? To be good? To…
#1139: Kuyper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Is your son growing closer to God, or further away? It seems that everything in our modern culture is trying to drive a wedge between our sons and their faith in God. Many times, this worldly influence comes from their f…
#1138: Shoulder to Shoulder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Walk into any coffee shop, and the chances are high that you’ll see two women talking. Sitting across from each other, the women will look each other in the eye and discuss deep and personal issues. You probably won’t se…
#1137: Rappell Tower [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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When is your son strong enough? How do you know he’s ready? Tyler was the smallest, youngest member of the troop, and afraid of heights, so when it came time to go down the rappelling tower, the leaders were not surprise…
#1136: Sportsmanship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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I have a tough time visualizing Jesus, mocking an opponent, calling them “losers.” It’s called “trash talk,” or having “swag.” And it can get ugly. Sportsmanship, like so many cultural norms these days, is becoming a thi…
#1135: Perseverance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Are there days you want to resign as a parent? You wish you could throw in the towel and call it quits? Most parents have fleeting thoughts of giving up. During these problematic moments, remember God’s encouragement in…
#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…
#1132: Protectors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 hi…
#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…