Podcast Episodes

#988: American Idol

Episode 988

Are you an idol worshiper?

While most Americans don’t worship carved statues, idol worship is still prevalent in our society. We idolize things like money, possessions, and jobs … and people like acto…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#987: Time to Relax

Episode 987

Here’s a simple parenting tip– take some time to relax with your boy. 

Pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker says that most parents don’t realize the importance of “doing nothing” with sons. 

Even if you only ha…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#986: His Story

Episode 986

Winston Churchill, British prime minister during World War II, said, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”

And yet, some in our society are trying to change history, to make …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#985: TV and Masculinity

Episode 985

What is TV teaching your son about masculinity?

One study about male representation in TV shows studied 25 shows, over three thousand characters, and over four hundred episodes. Researchers found tha…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#984: Dirty Jobs

Episode 984

Ever heard of the Discovery Channel’s show Dirty Jobs?

As the name suggests, in the show a man named Mike Rowe tries disgusting and dangerous occupations. He tours sewers, learns from roadkill cleane…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#983: He Needs a Gang

Episode 983

Your son needs a gang.

Every young man is asking the same questions– “who is with me, who is in charge, and what is our mission?” Unfortunately, those questions are very clearly answered in violent g…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#982: Happiness Is...

Episode 982

What makes you happy? Not just a little happy, but really happy?

Maybe it’s when your team wins the championship, or when you get that work promotion, or when you slice into that perfectly cooked stea…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#981: He Needs Both

Episode 981

Boys need their mom and their dad.

As a mom and dad play with their young son, the mom will remind him to “be careful.” The dad will toss the son into the air and encourage him to run as fast as he c…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#980: Default Location

Episode 980

What’s your son’s default location?

Jackson, a 16 year old, was tinkering on his car in the garage when his mom brought her laptop out and set up a makeshift desk. She didn’t say much– just did her w…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#979: Dealing with Death

Episode 979

Has your son experienced the death of a loved one? Maybe a classmate who died. Or perhaps a grandparent who suddenly passed away.

Dealing with death is hard for everyone. But for kids, it’s especially…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago