#1064: 50-Miles
Have you ever seen the power of a boy? All that boundless energy is there for a reason. Steve led a 50-mile hike with a group of boys and began to worry he might have to cut it short. His son and some of the other younge…
Raising Godly Boys Minute
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.
Episodes
#1063: Never Give Up
Encourage your son to make only one resolution this year: to never give up. The movie A Million Miles Away tells the true story of Jose Hernandez, who grew up as a migrant farmworker and eventually fulfilled his dream of…
#1062: New Year's Eve Reflections
On this last day of the year, reflect with your son about the 5 critical needs. First, do a check on your son’s “compass.” Ask him what he would like his life to look like in 5 years, and what he needs to do now to achie…
#1061: Boy Parenting Simplified
It’s easier than you think. In her book Boys Will Be Boys, Dr. Meg Meeker jokingly describes a fictional encounter between a father and a son. The dad says, “Hey son, I’ll see you later, I’m going to a seminar on how to…
#1060: Firebreak
How does a boy know he is becoming a man? Sometimes, life tells them along the way. Late in the dry summer, Robert looked out his back door, and saw smoke billowing across his property. A growing fire crawled across his…
#1059: Boy Body Image
What does your son think about his looks? The media has been focusing a lot on a positive body image movement for girls. But it’s easy to forget that our sons can also feel pressure from peers to have a “perfect” body. H…
#1058: Christmas Inspiration
In a time when boys are struggling to know their purpose and identity, look to the beautiful story of Christmas. First, Jesus’ time on earth gives young men guidance. Jesus embodies Biblical masculinity. He loves, heals,…
#1057: Does Christmas Matter?
Is celebrating Christmas really important? Does it matter? Today’s world seems ready to tear down any tradition that reinforces Christianity, family, and morality. For our children, this can lead to confusion and despair…
#1056: Challenge
What sets a boy's heart on fire? Whether it's beating the next level, winning the next game, or paddling around the next bend, boys love a challenge. And more than that, boys need a challenge. Put a group of boys in cano…
#1055: Remember Spiritual Heroes
Who are your families’ heroes? Take time in the month of November to teach children about great spiritual heroes - and also remember some of the heroes in your own life. Don't just let these days float by as missed oppor…
