Episode 114. Raising Gender Healthy Boys

Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this first episode of a 2-part series, Amy interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries on how to raise gender healthy boys.

In Raising Gender Healthy Boys, Ricky unpacks how to nurture your sensitive boys and rough-and-tumble-boys, what each child needs based on their personality from mom and dad, and how to launch men solid in their manhood. Filled with practical tips and humorous stories, listeners will leave knowing how to raise up their boys to be warriors in the faith.

Main Points Covered

• The importance of nurturing gender healthy kids today.
• Understanding your boy.
• What individual boys need from Mom and Dad.
• Suggestions for when you're struggling to connect with your boy.
• What can moms and families do when they don’t have a present/stable father figure within the home?

Unfamiliar Vocabulary

• Rough and Tumble Boy: A boy who wants to express his emotions in physicality.
• Sensitive Boy: A boy who is more inclined to express his emotions in creative, artistic, or emotive ways.

People and Resources Mentioned

• www.livehope.org
• www.biblicalsexuality.net
• www.mamabearapologetics.com
• Proverbs 22:6
• Matthew 3

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