The Hidden Art of Raising Strong Sons | Dr. Meg Meeker

Help deliver hope and joy with your MATCHED gift today: https://bit.ly/48jr1Xx On this best of 2025 episode of Focus on the Family, Dr. Meg Meeker joins Jim Daly for a powerful conversation about the unique needs of boys, the cultural shifts affecting their development, and the vital role of fathers and mothers in shaping their identity. You'll learn how 🔹A fresh perspective on why masculinity is not toxic or broken 🔹Practical insights on how to encourage boys’ natural strengths 🔹Guidance for raising healthy, confident sons in today’s culture 🔹Wisdom applicable to parents, grandparents, and mentors of boys If you're a parent, grandparent, or anyone invested in raising the next generation of men, this conversation is for you! --- Chapters: 0:00 – Why Boys Are Struggling More Than Ever 2:10 – How Masculinity Became a “Dirty Word” 5:40 – Why Boys Are Wired for Risk and Adventure 8:10 – The 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons 14:20 – Emotional Development: What Moms and Dads Each Do Best 24:40 – Why Boys Need Rules, Boundaries, and Limits 29:55 – Why God Makes Sense to Boys 35:00 – The Irreplaceable Role of Parents in a Son’s Life --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook:   / focusonthefamily   Instagram:   / focusonthefamily   X:   / focusfamily   --- #FocusontheFamily #RaisingBoys #BiblicalMasculinity #ChristianParenting #BoysShouldBeBoys #FaithAndFamily #GodlyMen #ChristianFatherhood #ParentingWithPurpose ---