Podcast Episodes

#1018: Honor and Respect

Episode 1018

What should you do when your son disrespects you or someone else?

Try to resist the urge to reprimand or correct him in public.

When you are in private, calmly tell him that while you are sad that he c…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

#1017: Caterpillar Circle

Episode 1017

In his book Bringing Up Boys, Dr. James Dobson compares parents of sons to a bug called a processionary caterpillar. 

A scientist once tested these caterpillars by making them walk in a circle, with …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

#1016: Authentic Mistakes

Episode 1016

You know who needs to see your mistakes? Your son. That’s right.

When you miss a work deadline or hurt a friend’s feelings, let your son know. If handled properly, it can be a great training ground fo…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

#1015: Does He Need a Break?

Episode 1015

Maybe your son just needs a break.

You only want the best for your son. You want to make sure he does well in school, eats reasonably well, makes friends, and participates in extracurriculars. And th…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

#1014: Boys Are Not Alright

Episode 1014

Our boys are under attack.

Boys have fallen behind girls in every academic category. Girls are now more likely to have a college education than boys, and boys are more likely to live at home longer a…

Published on 2 months ago

#1013: Eternal Perspective

Episode 1013

Have you heard this criticism of Christians? “They’re so heavenly minded, they’re no earthly good.”

Focusing on the world to come doesn’t mean that we are to leave the present world as it is, but ever…

Published on 2 months ago

#1012: Help Them Grow

Episode 1012

How can you help your children grow spiritually?

Here are three ideas:

Set an example for them. It’s been said that when it comes to children, more is caught than taught. They’ll see when you read your…

Published on 2 months ago

#1011: Delayed, or Just a Boy

Episode 1011

Is your son truly delayed…or is he just a boy?

Asher, who is six years old, got a letter sent home with him from school saying he is delayed and needs to work on sitting still. Asher’s mom took the l…

Published on 2 months ago

#1010: Pass It On

Episode 1010

How will you pass your faith on to the next generation?

Psalm 78:4 charges us to “tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD, about his power and his mighty wonders.”

In this psalm, …

Published on 2 months ago

#1009: Toy Preference

Episode 1009

Why do boys like to play with cars and trucks?

In 2002, a study at Texas A&M University was designed to explore this question. Researchers took male and female monkeys, and gave them equal access to …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago