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A practical podcast about a variety of topics which are common to life from a Christian perspective. Our hosts often think very differently to each other yet are able to arrive at solutions that work. We are a husband and wife team who have been married for 22 years, and are currently surviving the parenting of 5 strong boys while leading a local Church with all of it's challenges. We are generally known for our strong convinctions and authenticity with a focus on figuring out ways to successfully get the job done.

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EP 9: Raising Sons in The Modern World

August 15, 2026 • Daniel and Michelle Abou-zeid • Season 1 • Episode 9

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We're back! After a house move (and a very long, podcast-free 12 months), Daniel and Michelle return to talk about something close to their hearts: raising four sons into strong, capable, Godly men.

This isn't a theory episode. It's decades of hands-on, occasionally chaotic, deeply intentional parenting distilled into practical wisdom for anyone raising boys — whether you've got one or a houseful.

In this episode, they cover:

Why "emotional support eggs" (yes, really) can defuse half your teenage son's meltdowns
The difference between an under-challenged boy and an over-challenged one — and why both are dangerous
Why doing activities alongside your sons (not sitting them down face-to-face) unlocks real conversation
How to hold kids accountable without sacrificing grace — and why "keeping the peace" isn't the same as making peace
Letting boys take calculated risks, get physical, and serve in church
Building family traditions that stick, even as life gets busier
What Psalm 127 and Proverbs 22:6 actually mean for parents raising sons in today's world

Whether you're in the exhausting toddler years or watching your sons become young men before your eyes, this conversation will encourage you to see your boys — and the hard work of raising them — as the gift Scripture says they are.

Scripture referenced: Psalm 127:3-5, Proverbs 22:6

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